The Moderate Republican

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If the democrats nominate Hillary Clinton they will surely lose this next election.

Vote Arnold!

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I know why I keep coming back. Thanks!

Interesting... that's good info to know.

That was a good post, thank you!

Couldn't have said it better Nicole, that is right on.

Not all this drama is spewing from the left, it is also coming from the center. I am a Moderate Republican, or as some say 'Thinking Republican' and I am still angered. But I dont have a choice but to live in this world the right has created. woohoo, for more years!!! of what? umm, i dont know, but it sounds good I guess...

It is funny to see how the left is blaming the gay marriage issue for the higher turnout of christians. If they stick with that, 4 years from now they will lose again.

The christians turned out in larger numbers for a few reasons but the one that I have heard most, from christians themselves, is that they finally have a chance to forward those issues that are important to them. abortion is always huge but so are things like the 10 comandments displayed in the courtroom and the pledge of allegiance.

They really believe this country was founded on Judeo Christian ideals and that this country would be better if that was somehow codified.

Notice that the president in his press conference sais something to the effect of being the president for christians, jews or muslims. Promoting the idea that religious values are somehow universal. As a humanist (man created god - not god created man) I am not so sure my values are going to be represented.

I knew this though before I voted for him. I was an anyone but bush except for kerry voter.

I disagree. I think Kerry was a terrific candidate. I won't be a fair weather friend. I still support him. We all thought he could win, and he came close.

In my opinion, Rove and Co. would have smeared anyone into submission. Dean included.

I found this in an article on Yahoo.

"Winner: Conservatives, who backed gay marriage bans in 11 states and gave Congress another nudge to the right.

Loser: Moderates, who are being crowded out of politics by extreme elements of both parties."

One of the greatest weaknesses of the Democrats today is their smug sense of superiority.


I think that line could be reworded to say "One of the greatest weaknesses of Americans today is their smug sense of superiority."  I think alot of people around the world today think we're snots (just like a parochial, Red State person would think I'm a snot for being a suburban college grad).

"When half of the other guy's supporters voted for him because they are afraid of gay people, i don't think it's that unfair to call them ignorant."

Making a comment like that makes you ignorant though.

I like to think of myself as a practical libertarian. I dont think there are gay and straight issues in this country and I dont base a vote on any "bedroom" issue, ever.

Before you point the blame at those that voted against gay marriage, ask the question, "What has the gay organizations done to appeal to those that voted on this issue?"

I havent even seen a television ad that has a gay person stating their case, as a person. I have seen some demonstrations, been informed of court battles and heard sides argued among politicos and lawyers.

I think the gay organizations played the game wrong. They went to the courts before making a real case to the voters. I think many people felt like there was an attempt to circumvent the entire process.

Having said all of this, I sincerely sympathize with those people that are gay and living in those states. They should have the right to do whatever they want in their relationship without anyone else being involved.

When half of the other guy's supporters voted for him because they are afraid of gay people, i don't think it's that unfair to call them ignorant. Furthermore, a study done a couple of weeks ago shows that Bush supporters are less knowledgable about issues than Kerry supporters.

This isnt about I support Kerry or Bush, its about politics in our new world.

"He who owns the information controls the people..."

Apparently, this is the new way of politics. People dont understand what TV & Media does to them, they dont question who owns what and what do they have to gain. Until more people stick their heads out of their asses, we might have a slight chance again... a slight chance to really have democracy once again. But I feel its just about too late, corporations have dug in and become established, and just too powerful.

We have been studied for many years, and now they know how to control the majority of us. Through spin and constant bombardments of messages, they get what they want. Are we too ignorant? Too stupid? probably not, but we're too busy and convenience is what we want. We want remote controls, we want shit to open automatically, so television is supposed to do the thinking automatically for us too, at least we assume, or are just used to it. We are fat, overweight, unhealthy and too lazy to do anything nowadays. This is what they want. To give us the illusion of democracy while they pull the strings, and we dont realize we are attached to them.

I honestly felt, if there is an ounce of hope in people, this would be our last chance.

BUT THERE IS A BRIGHT SIDE TO ALL OF THIS...

Bush 51%, Kerry 48%

What does that tell us? That 1 out of every 2 people know what the fuck is going on... at least for the most part.

Remember Bush's first year? yeah, 30% hated him... making 1 out of 3.

It's only gonna grow.

Dennis,

I think this is sort of what I was driving at in my own post. It is a major mistake to dismiss people who don't think like you do and believe they won't be influential.

It is a mistake the Democrats made in picking Kerry. They wanted someone who could beat Bush - and sure, if only the Democrats voted, Kerry could beat Bush. Hell, I could beat Bush in that case. But the Democrats were myopic in picking Kerry, not realizing that what appealed the most to them might appeal the least to the rest of the nation.

I still firmly believe that Dean was the right man for the job. He clearly had his sights right in aiming for a broad cross-section of America, not a solid left-wing base.