Posted on 10/29/2004 10:23:56 AM PDT by presidio9
As the only independent serving on the Hennepin County Board, I often find myself in the middle of contentious debates. And, as someone who has never caucused with either party, I view issues from a unique perspective.
It is from that unique perspective that I offer my reasons for supporting George W. Bush.
One, the war on terror is real. Crazed, militant terrorists want to attack and kill Americans. The attack on the USS Cole, the first World Trade Center bombing, and the devastating attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are examples of their desire. President Bush understands this reality and knows the primary role of the federal government is to protect its citizens. He has pledged to fight the terrorists overseas, rather than fighting them here at home.
John Kerry claims that he will fight a more sensitive war on terror. Kerry hopes to enlist France and Germany as allies to help fight the war on terror. I appreciate his desire to build strong alliances, but I have news for John Kerry: The terrorists will not care whether the United States has 32 allies or 132. They will continue their attempts to terrorize and kill Americans. The United States must stand firm against this threat and not waver to the whims of Europe.
Two, actions speak louder than words. Nearly every pro-Kerry ad I see talks about Kerry's "plans" for America. So, I looked on his campaign Web site and, indeed, found more than 45 plans in 15 categories. I appreciate his hard work and enthusiasm in talking about the issues of the day. But I have a question for John Kerry -- what have you been doing for the last 20 years?
As a member of the U.S. Senate, Kerry has been a member of the most exclusive
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Holey Mackrel! How did the Star and Sickle editors let this through?
The rats are deserting the sinking Swift Boat "Kerry".
Interesting. From that paper it's almost unbelieveable.
Junod writes, "the reason Bush will be difficult to unseat in November is that his opponents operate out of the moral certainty that he is the bad guy and needs to be replaced, while Bush operates out of the moral certainty that the terrorists are the bad guys and need to be defeated."
There are clear differences in this election. These differences clearly favor George W. Bush.
There you have it in a nutshell, Sorry globalists and american haters... reality is, you chose a piss poor candidate with a piss poor motivation. Talking down america, being pessimistic and doom and gloom will never sway Americans.
Trying to portray GW Bush as the bad guy shows exactly where you stand.... out in left field and America will never join you there.
It's amazing what a call from Hillary will do.
You may be on to something. The DNC is moving heaven and earth when it looks like Lil Tommy Daschel might sink becuse they need eveyone but Kerry/Edwards to win to prepare for Hilliary's run. But when Kerry has screw up after screw up they just let him go merrily down the road.
Contrast Kerry's record against George W. Bush's.
Bush campaigned in 2000 on lowering taxes for working families. He brought forward an idea, worked with Democrats and Republicans, and increased the per child tax credit to $1,000.
Bush campaigned in 2000 on reforming education in America. He brought forward an idea, worked with Democrats and Republicans and signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act.
Bush campaigned in 2000 on providing a prescription drug benefit plan for America's seniors. He brought forward an idea, worked with Democrats and Republicans, and signed the Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act.
While Kerry plans, Bush delivers.
Three, St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly was onto something when he endorsed Bush earlier this year. Mayor Kelly rightly noted the extreme political hatred in opposition to George W. Bush.
Of those people who say they're supporting Kerry, more seem to be voting against Bush than for Kerry. That's too bad, but it says quite a bit about John Kerry.
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