2004 Presidential Election - Page 4

**Bill Harsey** · 03-07-2004, 21:58

NDD, Ok, I'll help run machinery if he's on our side. I've never driven a tank before but it looks like a heavy tracked vehicle and has a throttle doesn't it? I hear you can't see out of tanks very well and I'm good there, never looked when I was running cat either. I used the guidance system called braille. Reaper, Nothing you said I disagree with. I wrote what I hoped.

Gypsy · 03-07-2004, 22:17

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Women vote for which ever candidate is cutest.

Aww shame on you NDD for categorizing us all that way. For me it's all about the physique.

I do agree with The Reaper, and it disgusts me how many people place their votes based on "popular opinion" or based on the thoughts of others. Voting for POTUS is always a serious matter, but now so more than ever. We need someone who will not back down especially as it relates to the WOT, our security as a Nation and as a people. I haven't noticed any democratic candidate exhibit the qualities I want to see for a strong and fearless leader of this Country. We cannot back down. Ever.

Guy · 03-08-2004, 08:58

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Women vote for which ever candidate is cutest.

Ummm...can you say CLINTON!

I'll wait until Kerry chooses a running mate. If Edwards is chosen. I think it's going to be a tight race.

DunbarFC · 03-08-2004, 09:04

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Originally posted by myclearcreek
In Oklahoma, in many instances, if you want a voice in local politics, you must be a registered Democrat. When a Presidential primary is in question, of course, they will vote for the best Democrat available, but when it comes to the General Election, many people I know will vote for President Bush again. I believe there are a few other states where this is also true.

Edited for spelling.

You should try Massachusetts sometime !

Where being a Republican is akin to if a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it does it make a sound

Sweetbriar · 03-08-2004, 09:26

Does anyone think Cheney might not run for VP again?

Sigi · 03-08-2004, 09:57

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Originally posted by The Reaper
I don't think the majority of the people voting in this country do think.

I think that they vote for whoever the Union, preacher, organizer, barber, agitator, or the man who drives them to the polls in the bus tells them to.

I just had one of my best friends move in with me this past week. We never discussed politics before. He has mentioned that he wants Kerry to win the election.

Me: "Kerry? Why?"
Matt: "Because he is a decorated war veteran."
Me: "Ok, that is a start. What else."
Matt: "Bush never went to Vietnam and Kerry did."
Me: "But why is Kerry a better leader for the U.S?"
Matt: "Bush got us into a war. Where are the WMD?"

Now Matt is a great guy and at 34, is more interested in the sports we play than he is in politics, to be sure. When I was off at college he was in the Navy Reserves (Seabees) and works in a machine shop. I have had an opportunity to learn a little more about things than he has. I certainly don't think I am better than he is because I am a little more aware than Matt. The kid is not dumb, just has specific interests.

The last conversation we had was about an answer to his question: "What is a liberal?"

I guess my point is that many people are misinformed, or even worse, uninformed. They are lethargic and apathetic when it comes to choosing a candidate, much less educating themselves on the issues that affect our future.

To Matt, they have very little to do woth his paycheck, his rent, car payment, and this past weekends' football tournament. I think many people are like that.

I hope Bush does win. There was no democrat that I felt could do a better job. But I am not convinced that he will be a sure bet in November. My friend Matt is not a voter and is more apolitical than anything else. But people out there who do follow politics get there information from one or two sources. And those sources tend to be more anti-Bush/Kerry apologists.

I think it will be closer than I would want it to be. They will not underestimate Bush again.

Bush-Cheney/2004.

myclearcreek · 03-08-2004, 15:54

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Originally posted by shootandloot
It's the same way in Western Pennsylvania. Democrats get elected to the majority of offices (though I never understand how party affliation matters for a office like the Recorder of Deeds). So we have alot of very conservative Democrats who would fit in more with the Republican party in any other area.

It truly shouldn't matter which party you are for Recorder of Deeds, etc., but for Sheriff (usually the hottest thing in their a.o.), Mayor, etc., it matters. Most of those from my hometown who will actually discuss their politics in a rational manner are truly conservative and more in line with the Republican platform. I suppose even Recorder of Deeds nominees must declare party affiliation.

Dunbar FC: LOL

myclearcreek · 03-08-2004, 16:04

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Women vote for which ever candidate is cutest.

Pfffft. THAT vote isn't for public office. LOL. Okay, I know there are some whose eyes overrule their brains, but certainly not all of us.

**Roguish Lawyer** · 03-08-2004, 16:18

I am disgusted by the number of liberal Democrats on this site. 40-2. Sheesh!

lrd · 03-08-2004, 21:14

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Originally posted by Roguish Lawyer
I am disgusted by the number of liberal Democrats on this site. 40-2. Sheesh!

I've been reading a lot of letters/comments from long-time Democrats that say that for this election nothing matters to them more than who can win this war -- that if we lose the war nothing else will matter. They will be voting for President Bush.

03-08-2004, 21:43

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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc

Greenhat will be here later to invite you to Thailand - don't listen to him, he oppresses The People and is on The List.

As soon as I deal with the agrarian reform movement in Iowa, I'm starting a cell in Bangcock. Never enough time in the day...

Already got our cell in Bangkok, and with the mix of SF, Rangers and PJs, I'm not too worried about your agrarian reform movement (there are people here who have a lot more experience in that area than you...and the bulldozers can ruin your day). However, any and all are welcome to visit anytime.

NousDefionsDoc · 03-08-2004, 21:54

Can't post much right now, I'm updating the Red Book in Thai.

Don't worry Mr. Harsey, we have infiltrated a singleton into GH's AO. I'm a little worried though, no comms for a while - he may have been compromised by the reactionaries. Needless to say, we have alternate, contingencies, and emergencies on stand by.

Aries 2, Aries 2, over.

I may have to go start a foco myself. Recruit some assets no one would ever suspect. Must use a ruse to throw Osama Bin Mama off the track. Thinking...Planning...So little time...

03-09-2004, 03:03

Your singleton is doing great, NDD. He is a fine consumer, spends money like it's going out of style. Not much of an agrarian reformer though. LMAO

03-09-2004, 11:25

Anyone else see this article yesterday in the Wall Street Journal?
Seemed appropriate for this thread,

Since WSJ is subscription only I scanned the image (didn't see
any publication limitations so admins delete if inappropriate).

03-09-2004, 13:28

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