OT: Election 2004

[Atrocities]

Well its getting to be that time once again were we get to vote for whom we want to lead our nation.

I have no shame in admitting that I favor Bush and will vote for him this year as I did in 2000. Even though there are many who blame him for the outsourcing of jobs, poor job market, poor job growth, and the lost jobs that have occured under his watch. The truth is it was President Clinton who ratified NAFTA and gave China free reign.

Sure Bush should have placed terrifs and other disadvantages against companies that sent jobs out of the nation, and he didn't so that does not look good for him. However, he has done what he said he was going to do and despite the costly war we are now involved in, he has done a far better job at running the country than Mr. Clinton.

Clinton was lucky, he had the teflon shield of the Internet and DotCom boom, but when the bubble began to burst, 97 and on, he was on his way out and the resulting destruction to our lives, economy, and futures was dropped squarly into Bushs lap even though he had not caused this, he has been blamed for it.

No justice for the inocent I say.

I do not like the Democrat front runner as he seems to, well to much like a man who should not be president than one who should be.

I would like to see the economy continue to improve, Job growth improve, and the war to end terrorism continued to be supported and under the Democrates that will not be the case.

The Iraqies will be left to fend for themselves like the Vietiense (sp) were left out in the cold by Ford and Carter.

We are there now and we should continue to stay there until it is safe to leave. No politics involved, simply stay and do the right thing and then leave.

Fight those who wish to do the other harm through terroristic attacks and continue to hunt and kill them for as long as they continue to commit terrorist acts.

It is going to be an interesting election year. One that I am certain will be another close call.

Best of luck to both canadates, but GO BUSH.

[ March 24, 2004, 01:24: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

[Renegade 13]

Oh no, not the dreaded politcal conversations!!

Really, I'm Canadian, so I don't know much about American politics, but it seems to me that Bush is more than a little bit bloodthirsty. Afghanistan wasn't good enough, so lets go invade Iraq!!

And yep, we're only there to stop him from having weapons of mass destruction....but wait a minute...who has the most weapons of mass destruction of all the countries in the world...hmm lets think about that.

Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the US having weapons like that. In fact, it is necessary, or else the other countries that did have such weapons would run rampant, with no counter force to stop them.

But look at it this way. Lets say that Canada started developing in earnest a whole bunch of WMD's. Would the US invade Canada, saying that Canada shouldn't have such weapons? Of course, I'm missing a lot of points here, and the comparison is not near accurate, but I think you get my meaning.

Now, to bring this back to the real reason for this thread, that is why I don't think I would vote for Bush, precisely because of his prediliction for war mongering. That's all.

Please no one be offended by this, it is merely my opinion on the matter.

[Atrocities]

Thanks Renegade 13.

There are two sides to every story and it is important to keep an open mind when discussing those points of view. Well done my friend.

[Atrocities]

Oops, forgot to mention:

The US already owns Canada, so invading you would be pointless.

[Renegade 13]

WHAT!!!

The US owns Canada, and no one told me! I think I may die of shock right here and now!

Just don't try to come here with your army or you'll find a bunch of rednecks in the hills, shooting at you with hunting rifles! And let me tell you, we've got good aim!

[Azselendor]

Militant Canadians, that's just not right.

Of course, I'm voting for Kerry.

Bush had 4 years to do his job and he did a half-assed job at best. Sure, Clinton had the internet to protect him, but Bush used fear and threats against americans who critized him to protect himself.

Bush lsot any support from me a long time ago.