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Reply to Does anybody care about this? in Politics PolMach Forums

If the Majority is always right, then how come Al Gore wasn't elected president, hmm? Don't bring up the Electoral College, etc. I'm talking about the POPULAR vote. I'm not shutting out your opinion, Mitch. Your comments are welcome on my thread (as I don't have a personal blog nor do I think I want one). I must admit that the whole bridge argument is being a little technical. My point was about peer pressure, following the mob mental

Reply to Does anybody care about this? in Politics PolMach Forums

I'm sorry, but if 59 miillion people told me to go jump off a bridge, I wouldn't do it. My point is that the majority is not ALWAYS right. Thomas Jefferson himself said "A Democracy is nothing more than a mob rule, where 51 percent of the people may take away the rights of the other 49." Well... 55 million people voting against Bush is nothing to sneeze at. However, this is the message I'm getting so far: we don't care, you don't matter, shut up. Well,

Does anybody care about this? in Politics PolMach Forums

This is from "The Daily Mirror," a paper in Great Britain (one of our "greatest allies") "THEY say that in life you get what you deserve. Well, today America has deservedly got a lawless cowboy to lead them further into carnage and isolation and the unreserved contempt of most of the rest of the world. This once-great country has pulled up its drawbridge for another four years and stuck a finger up to the billions of us forced to share the

Reply to Apologies to the Right in Politics PolMach Forums

Hear, hear! Not much really to add to this. Great article, Bungy32.

Reply to Why Kerry lost: Backlash in Politics PolMach Forums

Meowy: um, perhaps you haven't heard: Link I voted for Kerry too, but it's over.

Reply to My respect for Kerry in Politics PolMach Forums

Daiwa, I'm really glad you said that above. I voted Kerry and had this knot in my stomach waiting for the gloating to come. I am pleasantly surprised that there has been little to none. Mostly, a good number of Republicans seem a bit reflective at this moment, making comments about wondering how we heal the nation and such. I can admit that I was proven wrong about this whole ordeal, and formally say that I'm sorry for that.

Reply to War More Years in Politics PolMach Forums

Texas Wahine, I know I don't know you, and you (probably) don't know me, but I just wanted to say that my heart (and prayers, if I may be so bold) go out to you. In a certain aspect, war IS inevitible just like zombie said, but he already said it better than I could so I'll leave that to him. I voted for John Kerry in this election, and I too am disheartened by the results. However, I think it's im

Reply to The Party's over! in Politics PolMach Forums

With all due respect, whether or not we can heal this divided country depends on a number of factors, including: 1) A willingness to cross party lines and listen to both sides and their issues. 2) An end, for the love of all good, to the name-calling, the mudslinging, and the prejudices of and by both parties against both parties. 3) A concentrated effort by the Government to uphold the Constitution of the United States, including (but

Reply to Will Kerry be man enough to CONCEDE? in Politics PolMach Forums

Kerry just called Bush to concede: Link

Reply to BUSH WINS! in Politics PolMach Forums

As those of you who know me, um, know, I am an avid Democrat who voted for Kerry. Bush won. Plain and simple. I don't like it, but it's what I'm having to deal with and live with right now. I don't really appreciate the rubbing in the face, but hey, the truth can be the hardest thing to take sometimes. John Kerry might as well have shot himself in the foo

A prayer or meditation for election day in Politics PolMach Forums

My mother sent this to me. It echoes how I feel bout this whole thing, pretty much. MEDITATION OR PRAYER BEFORE AS YOU PREPARE TO GO TO VOTE Thank You, the Power of Healing and Transformation in the Universe, that Your energy has moved through human beings in the past and inspired them to create democratic institutions that would give me and others this wonderful opportunity to participate in shaping our world. I know that the outcome

Reply to NEWS: Huge Cache of Explosives Vanished from Site in Iraq in Politics PolMach Forums

These scare tactics reek highly of "election trick" to me. Who knows, maybe there really were explosives, etc. But lest we forget how long ago the invasion was? Does it seem not just a bit coincidental to anyone else that all this came out just days before November 2? You know what this says to me? Bulls***. That's right. Someone wants you to be scared. And someone wants your vote. Because he "warned us" about it. Please. John Kerry oughtta call him on

A week from today... in Politics PolMach Forums

This from the cover of Time Magazine : "The Morning After: On November 3, assuming we have a decision, America will wake up to either a President returning to office or a newly elected one. To the victor goes a nation dviided. A nation split over its place in the world, over its basic values, over its future direction. No matter who wins,

Reply to On-line Debate Guide in Politics PolMach Forums

I think little_whip had the right idea. Though one may claim to have evidence and present said evidence, the fact of the matter is there will always be the human element. We interpret said evidence in different ways, based on our own backgrounds and education. Taking the temperature example, someone from Texas, Arizona, or one of those southern states might laugh at the idea that 89 degrees was "hot." In fact, a person from this area might say to such

Reply to It All Hinges on What Is, … Is in Politics PolMach Forums

All very good reasons for voting for John Kerry. I can't add to this. Great article (it's a shame nobody's replied, either to debate or support).

Reply to The average Kerry supporter? in Politics PolMach Forums

Just stop. Wait. Look at her for a second. What does she tell you? What does her picture say to you? Who is she? What matters about her appearance? It'd be interesting if someone could find a picture of a Bush voter, so we could compare and contrast the two.

The Constitution, The Bill of Rights: A Discussion for One and All in Politics PolMach Forums

Reply #29 By: Citizen Grim Xiozan - 10/23/2004 12:55:06 PM Let a man more learned than I on the Constitution say something about this. <br

Reply to Explanation for Memo to Troops in Politics PolMach Forums

What will you type about Gun Control and 2nd Amendment now? I'm moving this to another thread.

Reply to Explanation for Memo to Troops in Politics PolMach Forums

2nd amendment huh? Interesting. This conversation is about to get way off topic. "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." If I played Mr. Literal here this would mean to me 1) Militia = citizens drafted into military service; 2) keep and bear Arms = everyone has the right to own weapons. Playing Devil's Advocate here: st

Reply to 100 Facts and 1 Opinion in Politics PolMach Forums

Dabe, I applaud your efforts and hope that someone decides to read this list. Unfortunately, it would seem to me that most of your support will come from people already voting for Kerry. As the election comes down to the wire, it's going to be harder and harder to get people to change their minds. Hopefully, all Americans would take these facts into consideration before deciding whom to vote for. Thanks for speaking out.

Reply to Explanation for Memo to Troops in Politics PolMach Forums

It's interesting to read this because I'm beginning to understand why certain people don't trust... oh hell, I'll just come out and say it... hate John Kerry. I can't say I personally agree with this, but I can see where this dislike would come from. Let me ask you this, though... suppose he did come out and say "I was wrong, and I'm sorry." Would that change your opinion of the man? I'm not asking if you'd vote for him but just how you'd view him

Reply to Does anyone remember ever having TWO good choices? in Politics PolMach Forums

I'm too young to have been around in JFK's time, but I always hear he was a good president. Him and FDR. And lest we forget about Abraham Lincoln... but maybe that's going too far back. Recently there haven't been choices I'd be 100% comfortable voting for (maybe Dean, but then again I was a fan of

Reply to Presidency Match in Politics PolMach Forums

No real surprise here, although I haven't heard of some of these people: 1. Howard Dean 2. Carol Moseley-Braun 3. Bob Graham 4. Joe Lieberman 5. John Kerry P.S. I can make myself more credible by calling myself "Reverend"? And all this time I didn't know... <img src="../imag

Reply to An open letter to all Republicans from a Democrat in Politics PolMach Forums

I welcome the responses thus far. I'm going to put my two cents in as this discussion continues, though: drmiller: Nope, no name calling either. But to clue you in.... the Democrats think that *their* way is right way to the exclusion of our way. So *both* sides are guil

Reply to Blair needs to remove his head from Bush's ass? in Politics PolMach Forums

Yes I read your *entire* post! And no, I missed NOTHING! What you said was that the electoral vote didn't matter. (Your words, not mine.) And I'm pointing out that it *did* matter. Before this turns into a "tastes great" "less filling" debate... let me just come right out and say it: Bush won the Presid