I participate in a little social group of about 12 die-hard liberals (all people from my neighborhood).
I am, by far, the most centrist in the group, though my girlfriend is relatively close; while I generally support certain hallmarks of the left-leaning populace (social programs, etc.), I am not as much of a "bush sucks" sort of guy as the rest of them. Consequently when we get together, I end up arguing for a lot of somewhat conservative stances, for example, gun rights.
Anyway.
On a bit of a challenge, Kate (my g/f) and I are trying to gather research about Bush's presidency, as it is seen by people who are more conservative than I. I brought up his economic "package," which, according to some has stimulated growth and had a positive effect on the country. There was little response to that; what else can I bring up that Bush has done that people would acknowledge? The war in Iraq, given the justifications (WMD) that have, thus far, turned out to be false, I hesitate to bring up anything around that.
I was trying to articulate why, while I don't support Bush, I'm having a hard time culling support for Dean. I'd like to continue on that line, but given that I'm not a Bush supporter, I have a tough time. Anyone wanna offer some info?
Rob
I am, by far, the most centrist in the group, though my girlfriend is relatively close; while I generally support certain hallmarks of the left-leaning populace (social programs, etc.), I am not as much of a "bush sucks" sort of guy as the rest of them. Consequently when we get together, I end up arguing for a lot of somewhat conservative stances, for example, gun rights.
Anyway.
On a bit of a challenge, Kate (my g/f) and I are trying to gather research about Bush's presidency, as it is seen by people who are more conservative than I. I brought up his economic "package," which, according to some has stimulated growth and had a positive effect on the country. There was little response to that; what else can I bring up that Bush has done that people would acknowledge? The war in Iraq, given the justifications (WMD) that have, thus far, turned out to be false, I hesitate to bring up anything around that.
I was trying to articulate why, while I don't support Bush, I'm having a hard time culling support for Dean. I'd like to continue on that line, but given that I'm not a Bush supporter, I have a tough time. Anyone wanna offer some info?
Rob