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http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL1626574720080616?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - The residents of a Romanian village knowingly voted in a dead man as their mayor in Sunday's municipal election, preferring him to his living opponent.

Neculai Ivascu, 57, who ran the village for almost two decades, died from liver disease just after voting began -- but still won the election by a margin of 23 votes.

A local official said the authorities decided to keep the poll open in case Ivascu's opponent, Gheorghe Dobrescu, won, avoiding the need for a re-run.

"I know he died, but I don't want change," a pro-Ivascu villager told Romanian television.

In the end, election authorities gave the post to the runner-up, but some villagers and Ivascu's party, the powerful opposition Social Democrat Party (PSD), have called for a new vote.

(Reporting by Marius Zaharia; Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky)

Thoughts?

The only good politician is a dead politician.

Mayor, schmayor. I helped elect a dead man to his first term as a U.S. senator a few years back. :p

The only good politician is a dead politician.

Agreed! :p

And the opponets name is Gheorghe Dobrescu. I wonder if anyone calls him Dubra? :p

Bah, Zombie Reagan has been running for office for years.

That guy's got to have a lot of self esteem - people think the dead are more capable than him.

I wonder which key election promises he will keep?

He is probably a little more conservative than he used to be.

I wonder which key election promises he will keep?

That he´ll die and continue to do so for the village people?

Such a good reason

Or a bad one. Change can be good too.

"I know he died, but I don't want change," a pro-Ivascu villager told Romanian television.

Such a good reason

Mayor, schmayor. I helped elect a dead man to his first term as a U.S. senator a few years back. :p

In Missouri?

He's the perfect political candidate.

Yup, it was covered. He´s dead. Therein lies his perfection.:p

I hear he is refusing to take bribes from the mafia :eek:



ah the old "vote for me or I will rise up and create an army of the undead" strategy

McCain would be proud

So would Reagan.:p

He's the perfect political candidate.

The only thing we need to do is remove the extend the term limits to three terms and we can re-elect Regean.

He is probably a little more conservative than he used to be.

I hear he is refusing to take bribes from the mafia :eek:

That he´ll die and continue to do so for the village people?

ah the old "vote for me or I will rise up and create an army of the undead" strategy

McCain would be proud

The only thing we need to do is remove the extend the term limits to three terms and we can re-elect Regean.

Or Kennedy... but you would have to extend the term limit to what.... like... 15 or more years?:p

Or Kennedy... but you would have to extend the term limit to what.... like... 15 or more years?:p

I was thinking something simmilar to North Korea with Kim Il-sung, and being eternal president. Or we could find Doctor Fronk-en-stien...

I was thinking something simmilar to North Korea with Kim Il-sung, and being eternal president. Or we could find Doctor Fronk-en-stien...

Stalin´s mummy´s around! Can you imagine Comrade Zombi-stalin at the head of the Ruskies?

In Mother Russia, the Undead rule you!

Stalin´s mummy´s around! Can you imagine Comrade Zombi-stalin at the head of the Ruskies?

In Mother Russia, the Undead rule you!

I thought that was Lenien that was a mummy? Or is it both?

Andras would faint out of joy..

I thought that was Lenien that was a mummy? Or is it both?

Andras would faint out of joy..

One of the two Mo´fos is. That´s all we need to know.:p

Andaras would have an orgasm out of pure, unadulterated joy.

One of the two Mo´fos is. That´s all we need to know.:p

Andaras would have an orgasm out of pure, unadulterated joy.

As long as they stay dead, I don't care.

As long as they stay dead, I don't care.

But you have to admit, having a Gladiator match with all these zombie leaders would be awesome.

On this corner!!! Representing big, ol´ US of A, wearing red, white and blue like a peppermint stick: Zombie Teddy Roosevelt!

And on this corner!!! Representing all that´s evil about Commie Russia, wearing red like the devil of ¨Legend¨: Zombie Jozsef Stalin!

Epic and full of the lulz.:D

I wonder which key election promises he will keep?

that he won't interferre with people's lives.

I remember hearing of a small town that kept re-electing their dead mayor for several terms. this was way back in the 80's...

Can we do this for all our politicians in the next election? Please?

Can we do this for all our politicians in the next election? Please?

I´m all for it.

I´m all for it.

where have you been my dear friend?

In Missouri?

Indeed.

Can we do this for all our politicians in the next election? Please?

I nominate Ben Franklin. :D

That he´ll die and continue to do so for the village people?

He's going to do what with the Village People (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1328/538840653_452839dd1c_o.jpg)?

where have you been my dear friend?

With Zombie Jeebus.:D

I nominate Ben Franklin. :D

I wonder if he'd still be a womanizer? Would we have to impeach him?

I nominate John Kerry.


Wait, he's not dead? How can you tell?

I nominate Ben Franklin. :D

I nominate Benito Mussolini. That fascist pwned!

Hey, at least a dead mayor can't do any more damage. :p

Hey, at least a dead mayor can't do any more damage. :p

Well, politically-wise, you´re right. Health-wise, I´m not so sure. He´s rotting, a zombie. Can you imagine the diseases he carries?!:eek:

That guy's got to have a lot of self esteem - people think the dead are more capable than him.

Then he'll just be made Director of Homeland Security afterwards.

Is Zombie Jebus anything like Dashboard Jebus?

Nah, Zombie Jeebus is way better. He has a sense of humor.

With Zombie Jeebus.:D

Is Zombie Jebus anything like Dashboard Jebus?

Is Zombie Jebus anything like Dashboard Jebus?

It's all about time warps today.

It's all about time warps today.

It´s our lot in life...

But you have to admit, having a Gladiator match with all these zombie leaders would be awesome.

On this corner!!! Representing big, ol´ US of A, wearing red, white and blue like a peppermint stick: Zombie Teddy Roosevelt!

And on this corner!!! Representing all that´s evil about Commie Russia, wearing red like the devil of ¨Legend¨: Zombie Jozsef Stalin!

Epic and full of the lulz.:D

For even more lulz, someone ought to edit the scene near the end of the NoTLD Remake to reflect this matchup.

For even more lulz, someone ought to edit the scene near the end of the NoTLD Remake to reflect this matchup.

:confused:

Nah, Zombie Jeebus is way better. He has a sense of humor.

I think I've lost mine today.

I think I've lost mine today.

Yes, I read your thread and I want you to know that if you need to vent, I'm a TG or email away.:)

Yes, I read your thread and I want you to know that if you need to vent, I'm a TG or email away.:)

Much appreciated. :D

Much appreciated. :D

;)

cool, i knew those folks were into necromancy.
I wonder what their army is like if their town is led by a dead man.

cool, i knew those folks were into necromancy.
I wonder what their army is like if their town is led by a dead man.

I do wonder if they would let a horse lose and see if it runs to a grave (like I read they do on suspected vampire graves). That way, they can elect their candidate.

I do wonder if they would let a horse lose and see if it runs to a grave (like I read they do on suspected vampire graves). That way, they can elect their candidate.

they use a horse to find vampire graves? wouldn't the horse run away in fear rather than run toward a vampire?
that just doesn't make sense.
these silly small town people, they got it all wrong. now i'm a small town guy i know how folks think and there's no way folks would use a horse to find a vampire.
Besides that's just cruel, they clearly have a disability and people pry and make fun of those who just want to make more of themselves, is that not what humans do too?
Then again they're missing out on the taste of garlic, which i happen to enjoy.
silly small town people.:p

they use a horse to find vampire graves? wouldn't the horse run away in fear rather than run toward a vampire?
that just doesn't make sense.
these silly small town people, they got it all wrong. now i'm a small town guy i know how folks think and there's no way folks would use a horse to find a vampire.
Besides that's just cruel, they clearly have a disability and people pry and make fun of those who just want to make more of themselves, is that not what humans do too?
Then again they're missing out on the taste of garlic, which i happen to enjoy.
silly small town people.:p

Yes, indeed they use that as one of the methods of identification. Let me find you a source.


EDIT:
Source! (http://www.angelfire.com/la/roachie/vampire.html)

One Hungarian way of finding graves follows: "a white stallion that has never stumbled and has never been out to stud is taken to the cemetery; the horse will refuse to walk on a vampire's grave (Hill 2925).