My wife, the Republican, voted today for...

[DirkBelig]

It's good to know that chivalry isn't dead, but I feel no need to apologize for my comments.

C9 could've kept his family problems secret and his comment "No! It didn't happen! How could she?" indicates that he's displeased with it.

Al Gore USED to be pro-gun, scoring A and A- scores from the NRA. He USED to be pro-life, writing to constituants that he considered abortion the taking of innocent life. He USED to be a tobacco farmer and took tabacco money AFTER his sister died. Remember her? The sister who he figuratively dug out of the ground to cry crocodile tears over at the '96 DNC?

He USED to be damn near Republican until 1988 when he got national aspirations and had to conform to the Democratic party line which is anti-gun, anti-smoke and anti-life. Why do you think he's running behind in his OWN STATE? Because he's too liberal and out of touch with the people.

C9's wife didn't like his flip-flops on issues, but for some reason preferred a guy with no sense of self, who constantly reinvents himself depending on wind direction and has arguably been a near-pathological liar over the guy she doesn't like because he used to be a wild frat boy, before sobering up and settling down.

Sorry, kids...that's not the behavior of someone thinking clearly. That's someone who votes carelessly and with pettiness at heart.

That's a MOR-ON.

(And if this was the real world and I was face to face with Mr. & Mrs. C9, I'd say the same. Stupidity must not go unchallenged, otherwise it will claim us all.)

 

[Format C:]

Heheh, I think I like you Dirk.

Opinionated, arrogant, and crass, but never backing down even in the face of hordes of attackers. While I may not agree with some of your methods, I certainly admire your intestinal fortitude and strength of conviction. One thing is for sure, there's certainly no guessing as to where you really stand on an issue. That's more than can be said for a lot of members here, not to mention the majority of politicians slumming for votes. Actually, you remind me quite a bit of Red, and thats probably why he picks on you so much. The old two-roosters-in-the-chicken-yard scenario.

 

[Pennstate]

Actually, you remind me quite a bit of Red,


Red, if that's not an insult, I don't know what is

 

[Format C:]

Insult?? Why how on earth do you arrive at that conclusion? Think about it. Both of them are like a bull in a china shop aren't they? I agree with just about.... NUTTIN'.... Red believes, BUT, I certainly admire his gusto and honesty. Wouldn't vote for him for dog catcher either, but if he was elected I'd wager my last nickel that he'd do the job the way HE felt it needed to be done. Of course until his term was up I'd have all my canines hidden in a secret mountain retreat somewhere.

 

[fluxquantum]

ya know...i am sick of hearing people bashing clinton. i think he is a good president. leave the man alone and let him finish the rest of his term.

 

[ICyourNipple]

i've said it once and i'll say it again, when you vote for a "lesser evil" you are telling Washington you want "evil" in the White House.

 

[Format C:]

Well,,, even though I agree with most of the Libertarian platform,,, I'll say this once. If you vote outside the status quo with no hope of winning then you're telling Washington that you want to be considered irrelevant and ignored. And thats just what you'll get. Maybe thats not fair, but its the truth for the time being. Wishing it to be different won't make it so.

 

[Pennstate]

For once, Format C: and I agree on something.

 

[ICyourNipple]

I am not a sheep. You may want to be lead to the slaughter, but I will pass.

Answer me this: How can a vote for Harry Browne be considered as anything other than a direct message that you want smaller government?

"want to be considered irrelevent and ignored"?

HA! Get a clue buddy! You are the one who will be ignored because your vote essentially says "your doing a good job keep up the good work. Mine gives the message "get your act together, I refuse to stand for this disgraceful government any longer."

That is one of the most absurd statements I have ever read.

 

[Format C:]

How are you "refusing to stand for this disgraceful government any longer"? Are you helping to put in or put out those that have views you either like or don't? Are you still subject to the laws and regulations passed by those that you had no hand in electing? Are you still paying the taxes and fees they impose? Change comes from within, not from opting out, standing on the sidelines and making a lot of noise that may get a bone or two tossed your way when you get too loud.

 

[chess9]

My connection has been down for about 13 hours, so I haven't had an opportunity to respond to any of the comments. I just installed a temporary dialup at 28800. Yuck!!

UG:

We really don't mind discussing our vote in public. Many people do and I respect their privacy. Frankly, I like having some of my fun in the open. Politics IS fun. I wish she were interested in participating in these discussions because she's quite a character.

DirkTheQuirk:

No, I'm not disappointed with my wife's vote. I'm simply surprised she voted for a Democrat. I think Carter was the last Dem she liked. I voted for Ford that year, because I couldn't stand to hear Carter speak! I was dead wrong because Carter really was a fairly good Prez, excepting the Olympics boycott. He's been a great human being since leaving office, of course.

The rest of your comments, Dirk, are almost totally irrational, as usual. Go get your mascara on straight and dry out for a few days.

Russ:
The polls are fun, but I do agree they are probably worthless. However, the talking heads this a.m., particularly that Neanderthal McLaughlin, think the polls mean something.
I do think Bush will win. But with the Congress so divided, they will be very lucky to do much, even with the Presidency. By the way, aren't most of those programs taped the day before?

Edit: Oh, she voted on Saturday because she's going to be out of town on Tuesday. Florida lets you do that sort of thing. I'm sure most of you could do the same in your state.

 

[Wedesdo]

it doesn't matter who wins.

both of them suck.

 

[ICyourNipple]

Format C:

"Are you helping to put in or put out those that have views you either like or don't? Are you still subject to the laws and regulations passed by those that you had no hand in electing? Are you still paying the taxes and fees they impose?"

Of course I am helping to put in those that have views I like. The Libertarian Party is growing rapidly. I understand change doesn't happen overnight, but contrary to popular belief, my vote is very powerful even if he loses. Browne has more support than the media wants you to believe. Don't be surprised if he gets up to 2% of the vote in this election, coming mostly from Republicans. You don't think the Republicans want those votes? Same thing with Nader. The more support these 3rd parties get, the more effect it has on them.