When Great Britain (including its colonies in North America) 

finally adopted the Gregorian Calendar in 1752, it was 

necessary to correct the old Julian Calendar by 11 days.  

As a result, Wednesday, 2 September 1752 was 

followed by Thursday, 14 September 1752. Rioting 

ensued, with people demanding, "Give us our eleven 

days back!"  In contrast, those who are inclined to vote 

for Mitt Romney today aren't rioting and demanding, 

"Give us our eight years with George W. Bush back!"  

Why is this?