I feel like I've lost my leader. After a year of hope and a positive agenda to help this country rise from the ashes via stronger education, health care, security and pride, our leader is gone.
Without warning over half of the American people revolted and assassinated their bright shining star without knowing his real potential. Swayed by propaganda and hallow promises our leader is in ruin and for the immediate future our country will not progress.…
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26 - Gee Dubs
Shark,
Is this an example of your sense of humor?
S'matter with ya, dude?
You desperately need to get a life.
GW
27 - Yensid
Ok, ok.... RJ, I am an open minded person. I love stats so if you can point me to stats on the subject from a non-partisan source I would love to see them. Don't say that you heard it on the radio or TV. I want stats and then I might change my mind. Bring it on because my mind is open and my brain is exposed...
28 - boomcrashbaby
Is this an example of your sense of humor?
I've been sayin that with every post of yours I've read.
Isn't there some country, here, over there, somewhere, that you can go destroy?
29 - Douglas Mays
hhhmmm...the election in general. First of all, Bush wins. I know alot of people are thinking "somebody needs to take this guy out".
Things are a mess in America. The reason? The public input is a crucial aspect of the function of democracy. The public has been sitting on their asses. It really doesn't matter who is in office, they just want your vote. So whoever is in office, it is up to the people to tell them what to do, that way they will get your vote next election...
Rise up America. We've got 4 years of ass kicking to do. We have to take control again.
peaceloveguidance
30 - Douglas Mays
"but what can I do?" says the effete typical American (who thinks voting is the only voice in democracy).
The answer? It is called 'throwing a brick'
peaceloveguidance
31 - Truth Minister
John Kerry was never a leader nor did he ever bring anything of substance to the table.
That bastard would have sold out everyone in America just as he sold out and betrayed his fellow soldiers.
Face it. The Democrats got bitch smacked like a two dollar whore in nearly every race.
32 - Hal Pawluk
Face it, Rove's propaganda beat facts on the ground because the "reality-based community" seems to be in the minority.
But the piper will be paid, so I'd suggest you accumulate cash as quickly as you can - there are going to be some real bargains around before too long unless Congress reins in this anything-but-conservative adminstration.
33 - Truth Minister
Thank you P. Diddy, you did the Republicans a favor. Vote or Die?
Several of the news and news tabloid shows have already announced who's in and who's out for celebrities.
Matt Damon and pal Ben Lo as well as "punk" Ashton Kuthcer, P. Diddy and several other big named Kerry supporters were all "out". Brad Pitt was one of a few as being called "in" because of his support for stem cell research. That was a lame stunt. They showed him standing in some room looking through a fucking microscope. He stated "seems to be some pretty promising technology". For all he knows he was looking at bacteria in some pond water.
34 - andy marsh
come on Truth...don't mince words...tell us how you REALLY feel!!!
35 - MT
As long as there are people like
Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson and Karl Rove and Tom DeLay and John Ashcroft, and slews of other unconscious Gophers in power, America will be nothing more than a military industrial complex with a heavy handed, greedy approach to the rest of the world. Shame, shame.
36 - gary
Kerry loss is easy to explain. He is quite liberal and the majority of citizens do not want someone that liberal. He tried to hide from calling himself a liberal. Why do libs hide the fact they are lib? Why not be proud of what you are? Bush has labelled himself "compasionate conservative". Was he afraid to call himself conservative? Not in the least... he proudly announced it. He did not attempt to hide himself (not that he could anyway). Kerry would not label his politics as liberal but there is no doubt he is and the people saw it. Now if the majority HAD wanted a liberal then they would have voted him in. If you are liberal then please be proud of it and be honest about it. Dont hide behind labels like "progressive", etc. The dems are going to have to elect folks who are centrist and more conservative. They may not like it but the political reality is clear. The country, like it or not has moved right and it votes right and center. Zell Miller represents to me the type of democrat that could be elected in today's climate... too bad he's too old and retiring. How about Barak Obama? He was elected but he seems a very reasonable and centrist democrat. I think for the Dems he represents their future... the libs are out. The dems wont believe it though and they will continue on with the likes of Hillary. Nope, not gonna work. Unless they change they will continue to lose serious political ground. Think about this... the dems have been eroding their power and now have the least amount of power that they've had since reconstruction. They have cut their throats with liberal ideology. Carter positioned himself as a religious conservative... he won. He was no conservative but that is how he positioned himself. Clinton, tried to position himself as a new, more conservative democrat... and a southern baptist. It worked. Ultimately he proved more liberal than centrist but one cannot ignore the trend. and it was on Clinton's watch that the House of Reps went republican for the first time in 50 years. Dems had better wake up or they will continue to lose ground. They cannot change the electorate by insults... they have tried and only made enemies.
37 - Dawn
Yensid
I also voted for Kerry because I think he was a principled and dedicated civil servant who had some valid ideas for this country.
I am sad too, but don't dispair, in fact use this emotion to plan for 2008 and galvanize our resources. I believe there are more intelligent and moderate people than we think in this country and the pendulum will swing back to reality soon, but it will require effort and real discussion.
Fret not my friend, the sun will shine on this great nation again!!!
38 - andy marsh
as long as democrats keep picking their MOST liberal representative to run for president, you folks will continue to be disappointed.
39 - RJ
"I love stats so if you can point me to stats on the subject from a non-partisan source I would love to see them."
USA TODAY, 11-04-2004 edition.
40 - RJ
"but what can I do?" says the effete typical American (who thinks voting is the only voice in democracy).
The answer? It is called 'throwing a brick'
You gotta love the Left. They lose an election, they resort to violence.
41 - RJ
"Brad Pitt was one of a few as being called "in" because of his support for stem cell research. That was a lame stunt. They showed him standing in some room looking through a fucking microscope. He stated "seems to be some pretty promising technology". For all he knows he was looking at bacteria in some pond water."
ROTFLMFAO!!!
42 - Yensid
RJ, I guess you can try to twist stats anyway you want and honestly it is fairly easy. But if
you take an honest look at the numbers you'll see that the elite actually voted for Bush according to Gallup. (You didn't make an honest effort to get me stats so I found my own) Yes, The education range was highschool (blue collar) and Post-grads. But look at the income range? Who is pandering to the elite? 41% to 57% for Bush for workers earning over $75,000 a year. And the age range was young and old for Kerry.
18-49: 49% - 47%
50-64: 48% - 48%
65+: 48% - 44%
Mindless hordes? I'm thinking that you are one of those elite that you distain dude. Get a grip.
43 - andy marsh
I earn over $75k a year...and I guarantee you I'm not part of any 'elite'!
I'm just a dumb NASCAR watching goddamn yankee...that's what they call us yankees that move to the south and stay!
I have a problem with your numbers yensid...your first age group spans 31 freaking years!!! the 2nd only 14 and the 3rd would average what, 10, maybe 15?
44 - Yensid
Sorry, just telling you what I got off the Gallup site. If you have better numbers (and links) pass them on. Regarding calling you elite I am only trying to make a point that you can twist stats any way you want. Congratulations on your high salary.
45 - andy marsh
trust me...with 2 teenage daughters, it ain't high enough!!!
46 - MCH
Re comment #38;
What have you got against liberals? - A bird has two wings...a right wing and a left wing - Keeps him from flying in a circle, true?
47 - boomcrashbaby
Andy, I'm curious, over 75K a year, not an 'elite' and complaining about how it is not enough for a family of four. What do you think Bush will do to improve that situation? Or is that not his responsibility, but yours?
48 - andy marsh
it's mine...it's not enough because I live with entirely toooooo much estrogen! I never realized how expensive it can be to raise 2 teenage daughters...
49 - RJ
Again, USA TODAY has the numbers.
Those without any educational achievement voted for Kerry.
And those with Masters Degrees and PHDs (a tiny minority) voted for Kerry.
Everyone else (high school grads, people with Associates Degrees, people with 4-year degrees) voted for Bush.
(In the aggregate, of course.)
So, I'll repeat:
A thin crust of elites and an unwashed horde of the semi-literate and unwashed supported Kerry. Everyone else voted for Bush.
DEAL WITH IT...
50 - Dawn
RJ - when you continue spouting your generalizations about Kerry supporters, you do very little to make your case about Bush being the better candidate.
Why don't you just shut the hell up already - do yourself and President Bush a favor.
Besides, I wash at least once a day and sometimes twice and I voted for Kerry - so I resent the implication.