Posted on 11/04/2004 9:54:41 PM PST by My Favorite Headache
Students split on Bush win USF students and presidents of two political organizations weigh in on the outcome of Election Day 2004.
By Lateefa Morehouse Staff Writer November 04, 2004
The country was almost equally divided between supporting President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry for president. After a 14-hour wait, it was announced Wednesday at 2 p.m. that Bush would serve another four years.
From happiness to devastation, the reaction of USF students to Bush's victory varies.
Andrew Winquist, pleased with the outcome, is optimistic about the future.
"Hopefully, Bush will lead us through the war and problems at home," he said.
On the contrary, Sidney Moore, suspicious of the Bush campaign, is disappointed about Bush's re-election.
"It was my first time voting and a lot of other minorities. I just hope this doesn't deter future minority voters from participating in politics," said Moore, who vowed he will continue to vote in the future.
The outcome of the election inspired College Democrats President John Duddy to resign from his position, withdraw from school and make plans to move to Canada.
"There's no point in party affiliation in this country," Duddy said. "The Republicans have a lock on this country."
Duddy predicts that in the next four years, the Roe vs. Wade court decision supporting abortion will be overturned, environmental regulations will be a thing of the past, the United States will be on multiple war fronts, and there will be a draft.
"The Patriot Act will strengthen to the point where McCarthyism will seem like a welcomed alternative," Duddy said, completing his political forecast. "Students around the country who didn't vote are pathetic and will pay for it for the next 30-40 years,"
Senior Patrick McKinley was up until 2 a.m. waiting to hear the result of the elections.
"I really thought Kerry was going to pull through --well, I was hoping," he said. "It's a real shame that we're going to have to deal with Bush and his incompetence for four more years. Just the fact that he won popular vote makes me wonder about the rest of the country."
But the President of College Republicans, Matt Strenth, is optimistic about the outcome of the election.
"It's going to be a great next four years for America, with President Bush in office," Strenth said. "I think Bush has a message of hope. I think people will get better jobs and he will put policies in place that will promote economic growth."
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, after observing the exit polls leaning toward Kerry, Strenth said he became worried about the turnout of the election. After the polls closed and precincts began reporting, however, Strenth said he regained his surety.
"From the time I saw the real votes coming in, I was pretty confident all the way that President Bush was going to win," he said.
Some students are just happy Election Day has ended.
"I'm excited that it's over with," said Jessie Hagy, who is pleased that Bush won.
Allison Rhodes, who voted for Kerry, is not disappointed with Bush's win.
"I'm not unhappy about the outcome; my favorite part was to see so many people getting passionate about what they believe in," she said.
"The only thing that scares me about Bush is his extreme conservatism, I think any extreme in any direction tends to be dangerous."
"There's no point in party affiliation in this country," Duddy said. "The Republicans have a lock on this country." ______________________________________________________
Got that right...c-ya!
Don't let the door hit you on your way out.
Geee! We're gonna miss you.
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Ha haaaaaaa! The joke's on Duddy. Canadia has imposed a one-year moratorium on allowing disgruntled DemocRATS from moving to Canadia.
Presumably draft-dodgers, illegal aliens and Islamo-fascists are still on a waltz-right-on-in status.
"College Democrats President John Duddy to resign from his position, withdraw from school and make plans to move to Canada"......"The only thing that scares me about Bush is his extreme conservatism, I think any extreme in any direction tends to be dangerous."
Now who is it that is extreme? You know, I was disappointed when Clinton won, but never thought of withdrawing from school and moving to another country!
Good bye. We won't miss you. Please don't come back.
This slimeball will be singing a different tune after his first Canadian winter-Don't let him back in the USA!!!;)
Good bye. Good riddens to him.
They all should buy surplus uniforms and tell the Canadian government that they're deserters. They love em.
Don't forget your mittens.
Don't discourage them. They'll be happier among their own kind and we'll be happier without them.
Actually, he's probably pulling a McGreevey, standard Dem tactics. He's most likely absconding with the treasury - this way he can blame it on W.
LOL. We saw what happened with the gene pool up there when they welcomed the draft dodgers. This latest influx should produce a generation with the last of their spine and minds removed.
Prime Minister Dithers was caught in a reporters scrum on leaving the House. One ditzy little journalette asked him if disgruntled democrats fleeing George Bushes America would be granted refugee status in Canada. The lefties up here are going absolutely nutz. What a hoot. Time will demenstrate what a huge victory this was not just for America but for stalwart Conservatives everywhere. Thanks America.
"I was disappointed when Clinton won, but never thought of withdrawing from school and moving to another country!"
That's because Republicans/Conservatives are mature even when chronologically young. Young liberals are spoiled rotten little brats who can't take a good butt whoopin. They cry, whine, throw a temper tantrum and then run home to mommy, or in this case, Canada.
This little boy will grow up quick when finds out that the socialist "utopian" Canada is not what he thinks it is and he will come back to the US with his tail between his legs and start living off of mommy and daddy's money again.
My 12 year old daughter is more mature that this "college" student.
I think one of the left's biggest reasons for their election loss was that they started buying their own bogus press.
Yeah! We need a little sedition and trason to balance out all that conservatism!! (/sarc.)
where is the Buh Bye Cat?
He already resigned!!!
College RAT prez "John Duddy"???? Har-de-har-har!
Hey, lets send him to Cuba
Well they do like socialism.....he'd really love Castro...heh heh heh
"The outcome of the election inspired College Democrats President John Duddy to resign from his position, withdraw from school and make plans to move to Canada.
"There's no point in party affiliation in this country," Duddy said. "The Republicans have a lock on this country." ______________________________________________________
"Got that right...c-ya!"
Maybe someone should offer to help him and his husband "pack"......????
Goodness gracious! I've lost count of how many times I've shouted "booyah" since FNC projected Bush winning Ohio.
Don't let the door hit ya where the dog shoulda bit ya...
Another idle threat...
"The Patriot Act will strengthen to the point where McCarthyism will seem like a welcomed alternative"
Now THAT'S comedy!!!! I spit my drink of Coke all over the screen when I read that....
Klinton had the treason, chicom $$$, crimminal conduct prett well sewed up. Is this what they long for? (IF it's a RAT leftie doing it, that is.)
If all the liberal college professors and students flee America, our education here will improve dramatically!
Hey John, we'll miss you...if you bob and weave and try to keep your fat head down.
Guess he didn't hear about that waiting list huh?
Excellent. The more of them that leave this country the better it will be for the rest of us.
How much DNC Koolaid did you drink before posting?
That is proof these people hate this country. If they were real Americans they would say and fight. What about their fellow travelers that stay behind, "So long, suckers?" Liberals are finks.
These kids need to stop smoking weed. It makes them paranoid and delusional.
Maybe our handful of Senate RINOs will go with him. That way, they can find out whether or not they can really hold on to economic conservatism in a socially Libertine system.
Another stirring 'Rat Profile In Courage -- just like his heeeeeee-roh, John "Self-Inflicted War Wounds" Kerry! ROTFLMAO!!! :)
Besides, our friends in Canada don't need more of him & his ilk.
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