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Originally posted by Little32:
How anyone could have viewed the debates of the last three weeks and still view George bush as a viable candidate for the "highest office in the land" is a mystery for the ages.
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I think the debates made it clear to me that Bush is the right choice for me. If nothing else - when Gore was attacking him for the "special rights" deal and Bush said "I'll vote for equal rights but not special rights" that really hit home. We are all *special* people and we all have needs - but having equal rights is the basis of our freedom.
As far as your "exact" numbers - when have you ever heard a politician stand up and give the "exact" figures. It doesn't happen. They all stretch the truth when it suits their needs.
Another issue - even though you said "issues aside", I prefer to argue the "issues" - is the big government campaign of Gore. I do not think Big Brother needs to have any more power than it does right now. I want to be able to send my child to whatever school best suits his or her needs. Not where Big Brother says I should send them.
What about Gore? He knew that money was dirty and he took it and then lied about it. I think we have had enough lies in the White House for the past 8 years!
Out of respect for other opinions, and because I don't want a flame war started, I won't touch the late-term abortion issue.
Yes - I will agree that politics have gotten way out of control. I hate the fact that my tax money goes to support their campaigns, welfare for people who can - but refuse - to work, $900 toilet seats for Congress, and a desk from underneath which our current president received a *special* present which he lied about and nobody seemed to care. But I also know that I enjoy my freedom. I enjoy the fact that I am allowed to worship who I want. I enjoy the fact that I am allowed to vote...or NOT to vote. I enjoy the fact that I'm allowed to state my opinions.
So I think that Bush is the right choice. People are going to disagree - obviously. Otherwise we wouldn't have people run for office - but the issues do matter.
As far as the personal thing...I hope I have lived up to
your assumption.