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Well, they just voted, didn't they? And the majority of Americans support a right-wing Christian conservative as their President most powerful man on Earth.
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Harry, they may not all be 'right-wing orthodox Christian conservatives' but some of em sure are silly. As are people everywhere.
Still as long as GWB is honestly elected this time around I can't gnash my teeth too much. I do disagree with it, democracy, like the law can sometimes be an ass.
Oh and one more thing.....the entire universe is doomed
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Well, along with everything, lets not forget this interesting tidbit:
quote: Six months after gay and lesbian couples won the right to marry in Massachusetts, opponents of same-sex marriage struck back Tuesday, with voters in 11 states projected to approve constitutional amendments codifying marriage as exclusively being between a man and a woman.
Man, you guys would vote down evolution being taught in schools if you could.
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A terrible defeat for common sense nad agiant leap backwards socially.
Man, I feel worse for my friends in the military than anything else.
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Well, contrary to the opinions on this board, it seems that just over half of the US prefers Bush over Kerry. I also voted for Bush. There were many many reasons behind this, but the number one reason that I voted for Bush is because I don't want Kerry as the Commander in Chief of our armed forces. He may have said a lot in his campaign about supporting the military, but in my opinion his past record of voting down every single defense program vastly outweighs that. I also work in the defense industry, and would like to keep my job, thank you.
B.J.
P.S. - I also have friends and relatives in the military, and they all voted for Bush.
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According to a poll on the BBC website, of the people who said that "terrorism" was the most important issue of the election, around 82% were Republican compared to 18% Democrat. On the economy, it was 80% Democrat to 20% Republican. So I'd say that the war in Iraq had an effect on a lot of people.
And I don't want to promote the "stupid orthodxx American Christian" insults that have been flying aroud, but apparently 2/3rds of those who attend religious services weekly voted Republican.
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quote:Originally posted by B.J.: ...but in my opinion his past record of voting down every single defense program vastly outweighs that. I also work in the defense industry, and would like to keep my job, thank you.
*rolls eyes* This doesn't even fall under the category of political debate. You've entered urban legend territory.
On an unrelated bit, there's this fun note:
quote:re: Colarado: The law would have changed the system which gives all Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate with the most votes state-wide...The votes would have been awarded based on the percentage of votes for each candidate.
You let the majority vote on how the minority vote should be treated. Quality.
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I just wish there were electiuons for VICE president the biggest qualm I have with Bush is that I think Cheney/Rumsfeld are calling the shots an waaaay too many issues.
Tom Dashell got voted out: good and bad- he's a dickweed but the republicans having even MORE power is a scary scary thought.
BJ, I share your concerns over Kerry: it's why I think he was a poor choice for the democrats. Most of my military pals voted for Bush as well. Much to my dismay.
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I never said stupid orthodox right-wing Christians. And it's not an insult, just an observation and something that puzzles me greatly. Because Americans always talks about freedom and liberty, yet are more convervative than many Europeans.
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Of course, they could just keep the "fear factor" going nad get another republican elected. All the democrats need to do is find someone the US armed forces will have nearly as much as Kerry....
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I was wondering where this conversation was on the board.
Speaking as someone who finds orthodox Christianity attractive, I am glad the side I have chosen won. That said, I am about as happy that the election was clearly a victory for one side versus another, counting the Senate, the House, and several ballot issues. Plus the absolute majority that even adding Nader votes would not overcome. I've gotten sick of gridlock.
And just so that everyone doesn't label me a shill, I would vote to keep evolution in schools, and I did vote for two Democrats at the state level.
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