Posted on 08/31/2004 12:09:16 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
Oh why don't you go ahead and vote for Buchanan. Who cares
Actually he's been here for quite awhile. Amazing isn't it?
Yes, and I'm having trouble separating some Bush policies from Democratic policies. I'm an old conservative, and remember what the Republican party used to represent, and I can't help but be disappointed, regardless of what some of the posters here think.
What other president would show this kind of concern?
Oh, you think that Buchanan is running?
We're at war. Obviously they are important issues but the overriding issue is who can keep us safe in a dangerous world? I thought President Bush handled the situation very well. He's not afraid to speak his mind. The best thing about the interview is how he touched on 9/11 - Rudy just brushed Elliot Spitzer's warning aside. The best way to kill your opponent is with kindness and the President is doing just that. He's having a terrific time as he makes his way to New York City to address the nation on Thursday night.
This is what I love about President Bush. He has a program and once in office he tries his level best to, well, execute it.
As far as I can tell, Kerry promises to give us all free healthcare and jackets and all that sort of stuff, but if he was so unfortunate to become President, he'd forget all that and do whatever he felt like doing.
We don't really have a clue as to what that is.
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I don't agree with all his domestic policies but as Rudy explained it last night, this is no ordinary time. We're choosing a leader to keep this country safe. Look - the President is setting the agenda and Kerry is firing his campaign staff. And the polls are already beginning to shift. And this is BEFORE the convention ends. I think the President CAN and will close the sale with the American people in his acceptance speech.
Yes, those are interesting and valid questions. HOWEVER, they are not actually relevant to the election. Sorry to pop the bubble. We may not like Bush's stand on some issues, but those who would not like Bush's answers to those questions are not going to respond by voting for Kerry instead. Such questions are, unfortunately, red herrings at this point.
You: "Mr. President, are you going to stop illegal immigration by building a wall, reduce government spending to less than total revenues, pay off the deficit pronto, and fight hard for XYZ social issues?"
Bush: "No, I'm not. You know I'm not. But the only viable voting option in this election is Kerry, who will do even worse (in your eyes) on these issues, so you're not going to vote for him. You know you prefer me over him, and come November 2 you'll vote for me lest Kerry win. Now, let's stop arguing about issues which do not advance our mutual interests, and campaign against our common opponent."
If it were Bush vs. Keyes, raising those questions might be relevant. Since it's not, you'll just have to deal with voting for the lesser of two evils on those issues.
Ah. Wasn't clear.
EXACTLY. The time to publicly whine about our candidate not being conservative enough is during the primary process. Bush is our nominee now, and it's time to get on board or usher him back into office.
Anyone who believes it's better not to vote for Bush because he's not conservative enough---and therefore increase the chance that Kerry is elected---is practicing the utter height of illogic.
Where do you get the "revenge" thing from Frank? If someone came into your house and killed a few family members, and you knew that they wanted to wipe out the rest of your family, would you consider it protection or revenge to go after them to keep them from wiping you all out? If I was in your family, I would think twice about trusting you with my welfare. Would you spend your savings to keep your family alive? Would you go into debt to do it? What "social issues" would you put ahead of your family's wellbeing, Frank? Frank? Fraaaaaannkkk?
LOL what a great post ...lol
R U A troll?
RUSH: Before he voted against it?
THE PRESIDENT: Pardon me?
RUSH: Before he voted against it?
THE PRESIDENT: (Laughing.) Well, that was -- you're talking about the actually funding of troops.
Is Bush not aware that we refer to Kerry as Flip-Flop Kerry? Or that "he voted before it before he voted against it" is sort of a standard joke with us? Too bad the President is not a FReeper. He could learn a lot.
Thanks - and Yes, those who know me have no doubt that I am a Christian. The end is ordained, but it is still our job to fight the good fight until He decides to step in for the formalities. God Bless...
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