Bush/ Kerry and why?
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| Sun, 10-10-2004 - 8:53pm |
I am very new to this board but have found most of the information I have read to be informative and thought provoking.
In regards to the election coming in November, I have one question that still plagues my mind.
What is more beneficial to our country?
A candidate (George W) who has not striven to settle doubts about whether he has been a good, effective and knowledgable president.
or
A candidate (John Kerry) who has not proven to hold many realistic promises for his idea of "a stronger America"
I am an independant, this year to be the first year that I have found myself devoting ample amounts of time to deciphering the actual "truths" (although I must admit, the spin has got me quite confused) through media left/right biased, to independant sources.
For all of you who seem to share similar ideologies with either one of the candidates, what can you provide me as an independant, without using slanderous rhetoric, in regards to supplying me with more information. And for those of you who feel or think strongly in regards to a particular party or the other, please supply me with good arguments as to why your candidate is the best fitted for the job. I strongly request negative comments about the other candidate to remain low, for believe you me, I have heard it all. What are each candidate's stregths.
Thank you
I look forward to hearing from ya'll

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Thank you allianor, it is redeeming that somebody is trying to help us "virgin" voters become more educated.
1) I think that he will be more able to relate to the leaders of other countries during summits, conferences, etc.
2) I like his plan to make health care more affordable.
3) I agree with his tax policies.
4) I have similar views to him on abortion, gun control, and stem cell research/scientific practices.
5) I feel John Kerry will fund education and help to solve problems with the No Child Left Behind Act.
Honestly, this is rather difficult for me, because to me it comes down to which candidate has views that are the closest to mine. For example, if you are against federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, that wouldn't be a positive for you, although it is for me. In order to make a decision, I would look at the platforms on each of the candidate's websites georgebush.com and johnkerry.com on the issues that you care about. Then, I would go to factcheck.org (a non-partisan website-- the one Cheney tried to refer people to at the VP debate) and see which claims and allegations are false. Hope this helps.
You all have been very helpful and curiously, all Kerry supporters. Now if any republicanns or Bush supporters want to reply...you are welcome....why so silent? Are you at all interested in gathering support for your president hopeful? If so, please give me some info...
"The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him."
- G.W. Bush, 9/13/01
"I want justice...There's an old poster out West, as I recall, that said, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive,'"
- G.W. Bush, 9/17/01, UPI
"...Secondly, he is not escaping us. This is a guy, who, three months ago, was in control of a county . Now he's maybe in control of a cave. He's on the run. Listen, a while ago I said to the American people, our objective is more than bin Laden. But one of the things for certain is we're going to get him running and keep him running, and bring him to justice. And that's what's happening. He's on the run, if he's running at all. So we don't know whether he's in cave with the door shut, or a cave with the door open -- we just don't know...."
- Bush, in remarks in a Press Availablity with the Press Travel Pool,
The Prairie Chapel Ranch, Crawford TX, 12/28/01, as reported on
official White House site
"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."
- G.W. Bush, 3/13/02
"I am truly not that concerned about him."
- G.W. Bush, repsonding to a question about bin Laden's whereabouts,
3/13/02 (The New American, 4/8/02)
Edited 10/11/2004 1:55 am ET ET by allianor
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Edited 10/11/2004 1:57 am ET ET by allianor
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