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    "When Democratic voters are asked which politician they want as president, one name consistently appears at the top--Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the New York senator couldn't make it any clearer that she isn't running for the White House. At least not in 2004..." http://www.statesman.com/aponline/content/news/ap/ap_story.html/Washington/AP.V8300.AP-Hillarys-Clout.html[^] this leaves one question in my mind. Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB?:~ Later,
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      "When Democratic voters are asked which politician they want as president, one name consistently appears at the top--Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the New York senator couldn't make it any clearer that she isn't running for the White House. At least not in 2004..." http://www.statesman.com/aponline/content/news/ap/ap_story.html/Washington/AP.V8300.AP-Hillarys-Clout.html[^] this leaves one question in my mind. Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB?:~ Later,
      JoeSox
      www.humanaiproject.org "Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean(ISTP)

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      Hillary is too smart to run in 2004. Her target date is 2008. Unless the economy tanks completely, or there is another 9/11, GWB pretty much has the 2004 election in the bag. Anyone going up against him is just going to be a foot note in history.

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        Hillary is too smart to run in 2004. Her target date is 2008. Unless the economy tanks completely, or there is another 9/11, GWB pretty much has the 2004 election in the bag. Anyone going up against him is just going to be a foot note in history.

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        I give you 10 out of 10 for the analysis. bitwiser wrote: Anyone going up against him is just going to be a foot note in history. It's becoming more unlikely these days that any contender who looses once for the Presidency will ever have another shot. My guess is that the mud-slinging done during a campaign always leaves the contender too dirty to fight again. ---- Like you say about being a foot note in history, anyone who does run is really running for the 'footnotes' position. So they will probably be someone either on the way out, or a low ranked but high stakes playing character. The meer fact of such a character running will make it near impossible for the Dem's to even raise funds for the election. And so begins a cycle of self prophesised failure. Regardz Colin J Davies

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          I give you 10 out of 10 for the analysis. bitwiser wrote: Anyone going up against him is just going to be a foot note in history. It's becoming more unlikely these days that any contender who looses once for the Presidency will ever have another shot. My guess is that the mud-slinging done during a campaign always leaves the contender too dirty to fight again. ---- Like you say about being a foot note in history, anyone who does run is really running for the 'footnotes' position. So they will probably be someone either on the way out, or a low ranked but high stakes playing character. The meer fact of such a character running will make it near impossible for the Dem's to even raise funds for the election. And so begins a cycle of self prophesised failure. Regardz Colin J Davies

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          The big problem the dems will have in 2004 is the primary process. The party hacks who run the primaries hate Bush so much that they are likely to choose a very anti-Bush candidate to run against him in 2004. But Bush is very popular and, given a reasonably sound economy, will remain so. Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most Americans as a left wing extremist, and Bush will be able to easily position himself as a moderate. The Republicans could easily increase their hold on congress if Bush is strong enough. But, again, that is all based on a good economy, and something that can be interpreted as success against the "war on terror". The 2008 election will be far more interesing. If GWB has a succesful second term, his brother, Jeb, will be a likely contender in 2008 to go up against Hillary. That should be fun!

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            "When Democratic voters are asked which politician they want as president, one name consistently appears at the top--Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the New York senator couldn't make it any clearer that she isn't running for the White House. At least not in 2004..." http://www.statesman.com/aponline/content/news/ap/ap_story.html/Washington/AP.V8300.AP-Hillarys-Clout.html[^] this leaves one question in my mind. Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB?:~ Later,
            JoeSox
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            JoeSox wrote: Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB? Here are my opinions on the current crop: The three strongest, at this point, appear to be Dean, Gephardt and Kerry. Dean is Vermont's governor, Kerry and Gephardt are career Congressmen. To me, Dean is the most interesting: he's tough; his hands are clean on the Iraq mess (since, as a governor; he didn't have to vote for the war and then oppose it for political reasons like most everyone else on the list); his stance on the Iraq war is that we didn't need to do it immediately; he has a good record in Vermont; he's anything but a "tax-and-spend" liberal; he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal; he's not a career Congressman. Kerry is generally shown to be on top of the polls, but he doesn't do anything for me. I think Gephardt has been running for President forever. There are 6 or 7 other candidates: John Edwards (NC Senator) : he is doing inexplicably poorly in polls - nobody seems excited about him, despite his being a young, attractive (i'm told) smart, moderate. It's only his first term as Senator, so maybe he should have waited. Joe Lieberman : He's so conservative on many issues that he's widely considered to be a Democrat in name only. Among other things, he's for legislating morality in Hollywood. Plus, as a devout Jew, he has almost no chance of being elected President. Al Sharpton : though I do a double take every time i see it, he is one of the better speakers in the gang. He has a sharp wit and since he has almost nothing to lose and isn't a career politician, he can say whatever he wants. It's too bad his entire past makes him irrelevant, because right now he's coming across really well - not at all the polarizing ass you'd expect. As a black preacher, he has zero chance of being elected, of course. Carol Moseley-Braun : a black woman. That's pretty much all I know about her. Graham : Florida congressman and a member of an important congressional security committee. While this makes him credible on national security issues, like Lieberman, he's seen as a Democrat in name only by many; i think he feels GWB didn't go far enough in Iraq. Kucinich : he comes from Ohio. And it looks like he'll be headed back there soon. I think I heard Joe Biden was running, too. Don't know anything about him. There are rumors that former UN allied commander General Wesley Clark might be considering a run, bu

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              The big problem the dems will have in 2004 is the primary process. The party hacks who run the primaries hate Bush so much that they are likely to choose a very anti-Bush candidate to run against him in 2004. But Bush is very popular and, given a reasonably sound economy, will remain so. Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most Americans as a left wing extremist, and Bush will be able to easily position himself as a moderate. The Republicans could easily increase their hold on congress if Bush is strong enough. But, again, that is all based on a good economy, and something that can be interpreted as success against the "war on terror". The 2008 election will be far more interesing. If GWB has a succesful second term, his brother, Jeb, will be a likely contender in 2008 to go up against Hillary. That should be fun!

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              Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most Americans as a left wing extremist Remember, though, the winner of the 2000 presidential election only received the votes of 20% of the total US population. One must be careful when speaking for "most Americans".

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                Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most Americans as a left wing extremist Remember, though, the winner of the 2000 presidential election only received the votes of 20% of the total US population. One must be careful when speaking for "most Americans".

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                Ed Gadziemski wrote: Remember, though, the winner of the 2000 presidential election only received the votes of 20% of the total US population. OK, so it would be better worded as: Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most American Voters as a left wing extremist. Same result. "For as long as I can remember, I have had memories. Colin Mochrie."

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                  Ed Gadziemski wrote: Remember, though, the winner of the 2000 presidential election only received the votes of 20% of the total US population. OK, so it would be better worded as: Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most American Voters as a left wing extremist. Same result. "For as long as I can remember, I have had memories. Colin Mochrie."

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                  Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most American Voters as a left wing extremist which means the american public is as dumb as dirt. :( To vote with no response is to follow the way of the coward.

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                    JoeSox wrote: Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB? Here are my opinions on the current crop: The three strongest, at this point, appear to be Dean, Gephardt and Kerry. Dean is Vermont's governor, Kerry and Gephardt are career Congressmen. To me, Dean is the most interesting: he's tough; his hands are clean on the Iraq mess (since, as a governor; he didn't have to vote for the war and then oppose it for political reasons like most everyone else on the list); his stance on the Iraq war is that we didn't need to do it immediately; he has a good record in Vermont; he's anything but a "tax-and-spend" liberal; he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal; he's not a career Congressman. Kerry is generally shown to be on top of the polls, but he doesn't do anything for me. I think Gephardt has been running for President forever. There are 6 or 7 other candidates: John Edwards (NC Senator) : he is doing inexplicably poorly in polls - nobody seems excited about him, despite his being a young, attractive (i'm told) smart, moderate. It's only his first term as Senator, so maybe he should have waited. Joe Lieberman : He's so conservative on many issues that he's widely considered to be a Democrat in name only. Among other things, he's for legislating morality in Hollywood. Plus, as a devout Jew, he has almost no chance of being elected President. Al Sharpton : though I do a double take every time i see it, he is one of the better speakers in the gang. He has a sharp wit and since he has almost nothing to lose and isn't a career politician, he can say whatever he wants. It's too bad his entire past makes him irrelevant, because right now he's coming across really well - not at all the polarizing ass you'd expect. As a black preacher, he has zero chance of being elected, of course. Carol Moseley-Braun : a black woman. That's pretty much all I know about her. Graham : Florida congressman and a member of an important congressional security committee. While this makes him credible on national security issues, like Lieberman, he's seen as a Democrat in name only by many; i think he feels GWB didn't go far enough in Iraq. Kucinich : he comes from Ohio. And it looks like he'll be headed back there soon. I think I heard Joe Biden was running, too. Don't know anything about him. There are rumors that former UN allied commander General Wesley Clark might be considering a run, bu

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                    Chris Losinger wrote: To me, Dean is the most interesting: I haven't heard him speak and I checked out his website and found this "We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. We must balance the federal budget. We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives. We must guarantee every American equal rights under the law. And we must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy. Together, we can move forward with this new vision for America." http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/PageServer?pagename=about_issues[^] :rolleyes: which is basically what all the rep and dem candidates are saying. I have always like Gephardt and noticed he is making civil rights part of his platform, which is good imo http://www.dickgephardt2004.com/main/issues.html[^] I visited the Libertarian website but I don't know if they have chosen their candidates yet, I think maybe July? but I am sure they will keep their core issues http://www.harrybrowne2000.org/home.htm[^] Later,
                    JoeSox
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                      Chris Losinger wrote: To me, Dean is the most interesting: I haven't heard him speak and I checked out his website and found this "We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. We must balance the federal budget. We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives. We must guarantee every American equal rights under the law. And we must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy. Together, we can move forward with this new vision for America." http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/PageServer?pagename=about_issues[^] :rolleyes: which is basically what all the rep and dem candidates are saying. I have always like Gephardt and noticed he is making civil rights part of his platform, which is good imo http://www.dickgephardt2004.com/main/issues.html[^] I visited the Libertarian website but I don't know if they have chosen their candidates yet, I think maybe July? but I am sure they will keep their core issues http://www.harrybrowne2000.org/home.htm[^] Later,
                      JoeSox
                      www.humanaiproject.org "Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean(ISTP)

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                      JoeSox wrote: And we must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy. To paraphrase Jack Handey: I'm all about preserving a natural heritage for our children to enjoy, but not our children's children, because i don't think kids should be having sex.

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                        Michael A. Barnhart wrote: Anyone winning in the 2004 Democrat primaries is likely to be seen by most American Voters as a left wing extremist which means the american public is as dumb as dirt. :( To vote with no response is to follow the way of the coward.

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                        Chris Losinger wrote: which means the american public is as dumb as dirt. How so?

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                          JoeSox wrote: Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB? Here are my opinions on the current crop: The three strongest, at this point, appear to be Dean, Gephardt and Kerry. Dean is Vermont's governor, Kerry and Gephardt are career Congressmen. To me, Dean is the most interesting: he's tough; his hands are clean on the Iraq mess (since, as a governor; he didn't have to vote for the war and then oppose it for political reasons like most everyone else on the list); his stance on the Iraq war is that we didn't need to do it immediately; he has a good record in Vermont; he's anything but a "tax-and-spend" liberal; he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal; he's not a career Congressman. Kerry is generally shown to be on top of the polls, but he doesn't do anything for me. I think Gephardt has been running for President forever. There are 6 or 7 other candidates: John Edwards (NC Senator) : he is doing inexplicably poorly in polls - nobody seems excited about him, despite his being a young, attractive (i'm told) smart, moderate. It's only his first term as Senator, so maybe he should have waited. Joe Lieberman : He's so conservative on many issues that he's widely considered to be a Democrat in name only. Among other things, he's for legislating morality in Hollywood. Plus, as a devout Jew, he has almost no chance of being elected President. Al Sharpton : though I do a double take every time i see it, he is one of the better speakers in the gang. He has a sharp wit and since he has almost nothing to lose and isn't a career politician, he can say whatever he wants. It's too bad his entire past makes him irrelevant, because right now he's coming across really well - not at all the polarizing ass you'd expect. As a black preacher, he has zero chance of being elected, of course. Carol Moseley-Braun : a black woman. That's pretty much all I know about her. Graham : Florida congressman and a member of an important congressional security committee. While this makes him credible on national security issues, like Lieberman, he's seen as a Democrat in name only by many; i think he feels GWB didn't go far enough in Iraq. Kucinich : he comes from Ohio. And it looks like he'll be headed back there soon. I think I heard Joe Biden was running, too. Don't know anything about him. There are rumors that former UN allied commander General Wesley Clark might be considering a run, bu

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                          I like Dean too. GWB might be riding high now but with the economy still pretty crappy with no clear signs of improving his approval rating should drop between now and the next election. Not sure if it'll be enough for the Democrats to beat him though. However, the continued terrorist threat is something he should definitely be losing sleep over. One terrorist act between now and the election and I think the Democrats could run a 3 butted monkey against him and have a chance.

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                            Chris Losinger wrote: To me, Dean is the most interesting: I haven't heard him speak and I checked out his website and found this "We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. We must balance the federal budget. We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives. We must guarantee every American equal rights under the law. And we must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy. Together, we can move forward with this new vision for America." http://www.deanforamerica.com/site/PageServer?pagename=about_issues[^] :rolleyes: which is basically what all the rep and dem candidates are saying. I have always like Gephardt and noticed he is making civil rights part of his platform, which is good imo http://www.dickgephardt2004.com/main/issues.html[^] I visited the Libertarian website but I don't know if they have chosen their candidates yet, I think maybe July? but I am sure they will keep their core issues http://www.harrybrowne2000.org/home.htm[^] Later,
                            JoeSox
                            www.humanaiproject.org "Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean(ISTP)

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                            JoeSox wrote: We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. JoeSox wrote: We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives JoeSox wrote: must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy Sounds like a left wing extremist to me.

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                              JoeSox wrote: We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. JoeSox wrote: We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives JoeSox wrote: must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy Sounds like a left wing extremist to me.

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                              Paraphrased even further: We must provide every American... community... foreign... children to enjoy. Hmm... Sounds like he wants to reinstate slavery! THAT SICKO! What? Out of context? Oh. Eee, hee, hee!

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                                JoeSox wrote: Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB? Here are my opinions on the current crop: The three strongest, at this point, appear to be Dean, Gephardt and Kerry. Dean is Vermont's governor, Kerry and Gephardt are career Congressmen. To me, Dean is the most interesting: he's tough; his hands are clean on the Iraq mess (since, as a governor; he didn't have to vote for the war and then oppose it for political reasons like most everyone else on the list); his stance on the Iraq war is that we didn't need to do it immediately; he has a good record in Vermont; he's anything but a "tax-and-spend" liberal; he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal; he's not a career Congressman. Kerry is generally shown to be on top of the polls, but he doesn't do anything for me. I think Gephardt has been running for President forever. There are 6 or 7 other candidates: John Edwards (NC Senator) : he is doing inexplicably poorly in polls - nobody seems excited about him, despite his being a young, attractive (i'm told) smart, moderate. It's only his first term as Senator, so maybe he should have waited. Joe Lieberman : He's so conservative on many issues that he's widely considered to be a Democrat in name only. Among other things, he's for legislating morality in Hollywood. Plus, as a devout Jew, he has almost no chance of being elected President. Al Sharpton : though I do a double take every time i see it, he is one of the better speakers in the gang. He has a sharp wit and since he has almost nothing to lose and isn't a career politician, he can say whatever he wants. It's too bad his entire past makes him irrelevant, because right now he's coming across really well - not at all the polarizing ass you'd expect. As a black preacher, he has zero chance of being elected, of course. Carol Moseley-Braun : a black woman. That's pretty much all I know about her. Graham : Florida congressman and a member of an important congressional security committee. While this makes him credible on national security issues, like Lieberman, he's seen as a Democrat in name only by many; i think he feels GWB didn't go far enough in Iraq. Kucinich : he comes from Ohio. And it looks like he'll be headed back there soon. I think I heard Joe Biden was running, too. Don't know anything about him. There are rumors that former UN allied commander General Wesley Clark might be considering a run, bu

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                                Interesting analysis - I'll have to look into Dean a bit, though the rest of the list are complete losers. Any chance of a last minute darkhorse entry in the race?

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                                  "When Democratic voters are asked which politician they want as president, one name consistently appears at the top--Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the New York senator couldn't make it any clearer that she isn't running for the White House. At least not in 2004..." http://www.statesman.com/aponline/content/news/ap/ap_story.html/Washington/AP.V8300.AP-Hillarys-Clout.html[^] this leaves one question in my mind. Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB?:~ Later,
                                  JoeSox
                                  www.humanaiproject.org "Dream as if you'll live forever; live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean(ISTP)

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                                  Why not Ted ("You get the girls, I'll drive") Kennedy? :-D I really liked Gary Hart, and was sorry to see him drop out of the race years ago. At least his bimbo was attractive, and he was honest about their relationship!

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                                    Interesting analysis - I'll have to look into Dean a bit, though the rest of the list are complete losers. Any chance of a last minute darkhorse entry in the race?

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                                    Roger Wright wrote: Any chance of a last minute darkhorse entry in the race? i haven't heard of any prospects, except Clark. To vote with no response is to follow the way of the coward.

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                                      JoeSox wrote: We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care. JoeSox wrote: We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives JoeSox wrote: must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy Sounds like a left wing extremist to me.

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                                      Stan Shannon wrote: We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care during his 2000 campaign, bush pledged: ---$4.3 billion over five years to expand health care services to rural and inner-city communities --- $3.6 billion in federal aid to create 1,200 new community and immigrant health centers --- $500 million in pilot programs to address specific health concerns (http://www.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/09/18/healthcare.special/[^]) Stan Shannon wrote: We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives during his 2000 campaign, bush stated: "All our goals in Eurasia will depend on America strengthening the alliances that sustain our influence," Bush said in a foreign policy speech at the start of his campaign. America's allies, Bush went on, are "partners, not satellites." (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A27756-2003Mar14[^]) Stan Shannon wrote: must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy June 2000, Bush said: "Since the days of Teddy Roosevelt, there has been a consensus that Americans have a common interest in protecting our natural lands and watersheds," Bush said during a ceremony at Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe, Nevada. "As president, I will speak for that great national goal. It is our duty to use the lands well, and sometimes not to use them at all. It is our responsibility as citizens, but more than that it is our calling as stewards of the earth." -- sounds like a left wing extremist to me. -c To vote with no response is to follow the way of the coward.

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                                        Stan Shannon wrote: We must provide every American access to quality, affordable health care during his 2000 campaign, bush pledged: ---$4.3 billion over five years to expand health care services to rural and inner-city communities --- $3.6 billion in federal aid to create 1,200 new community and immigrant health centers --- $500 million in pilot programs to address specific health concerns (http://www.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/09/18/healthcare.special/[^]) Stan Shannon wrote: We must cooperate with the community of nations in pursuing our foreign policy objectives during his 2000 campaign, bush stated: "All our goals in Eurasia will depend on America strengthening the alliances that sustain our influence," Bush said in a foreign policy speech at the start of his campaign. America's allies, Bush went on, are "partners, not satellites." (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A27756-2003Mar14[^]) Stan Shannon wrote: must protect our environment to preserve a natural heritage for our children's children to enjoy June 2000, Bush said: "Since the days of Teddy Roosevelt, there has been a consensus that Americans have a common interest in protecting our natural lands and watersheds," Bush said during a ceremony at Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe, Nevada. "As president, I will speak for that great national goal. It is our duty to use the lands well, and sometimes not to use them at all. It is our responsibility as citizens, but more than that it is our calling as stewards of the earth." -- sounds like a left wing extremist to me. -c To vote with no response is to follow the way of the coward.

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                                        Yeah, I know. Those are a few of the many reasons I hated to vote for the guy. Still, like everyone else, I figured he was probably lieing about it - so that gave me some comfort. ;)

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                                          JoeSox wrote: Who are the leading Democratic candidates to run against GWB? Here are my opinions on the current crop: The three strongest, at this point, appear to be Dean, Gephardt and Kerry. Dean is Vermont's governor, Kerry and Gephardt are career Congressmen. To me, Dean is the most interesting: he's tough; his hands are clean on the Iraq mess (since, as a governor; he didn't have to vote for the war and then oppose it for political reasons like most everyone else on the list); his stance on the Iraq war is that we didn't need to do it immediately; he has a good record in Vermont; he's anything but a "tax-and-spend" liberal; he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal; he's not a career Congressman. Kerry is generally shown to be on top of the polls, but he doesn't do anything for me. I think Gephardt has been running for President forever. There are 6 or 7 other candidates: John Edwards (NC Senator) : he is doing inexplicably poorly in polls - nobody seems excited about him, despite his being a young, attractive (i'm told) smart, moderate. It's only his first term as Senator, so maybe he should have waited. Joe Lieberman : He's so conservative on many issues that he's widely considered to be a Democrat in name only. Among other things, he's for legislating morality in Hollywood. Plus, as a devout Jew, he has almost no chance of being elected President. Al Sharpton : though I do a double take every time i see it, he is one of the better speakers in the gang. He has a sharp wit and since he has almost nothing to lose and isn't a career politician, he can say whatever he wants. It's too bad his entire past makes him irrelevant, because right now he's coming across really well - not at all the polarizing ass you'd expect. As a black preacher, he has zero chance of being elected, of course. Carol Moseley-Braun : a black woman. That's pretty much all I know about her. Graham : Florida congressman and a member of an important congressional security committee. While this makes him credible on national security issues, like Lieberman, he's seen as a Democrat in name only by many; i think he feels GWB didn't go far enough in Iraq. Kucinich : he comes from Ohio. And it looks like he'll be headed back there soon. I think I heard Joe Biden was running, too. Don't know anything about him. There are rumors that former UN allied commander General Wesley Clark might be considering a run, bu

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                                          Chris Losinger wrote: he prefers that gun control be handled at the state level; Which is interesting because Vermont has some of the least strict gun control laws in the nation...right up there with Texas. Chris Losinger wrote: he's fiscally conservative, but socially liberal Socially liberal means he likes things like welfare, medicare, social security, saving the environment, etc. These programs all require money, hence, he has to spend more... At a basic level it seems like a paradox. (Don't worry, I understand that you can be socially liberal and fiscally conservative...I'm just pointing out something I thought was kind of funny. :-D) Do you think any of them will win against Bush though? I mean theoretically according to the last election, most of the nation leans left. However, do you think that Bush has done a good enough job as President to secure the next election? I mean, his approval rate (last time I heard) was really good. I'm just looking to get a perspective from the other side.


                                          Hawaian shirts and shorts work too in Summer. People assume you're either a complete nut (in which case not a worthy target) or so damn good you don't need to worry about camouflage... -Anna-Jayne Metcalfe on Paintballing

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