My first instinct was to think it was all fixed somehow. I wouldn't put it past the evil repukelicans.
Holy Crap man, what are you on? "Evil"?
Therein lies one of the primary differences between the two sides: Republicans see Democrats as misguided or mistaken...Democrats more often see Republicans as evil. That's seriously messed up, Frogman. Apparently it's not enough that you question someone's policies...you have to question their intentions, too?
And I don't think I need to point out that this "think it was all fixed somehow" stuff is just
reeking of sour grapes.
That means a lowlife was guaranteed to be in office.
People who run negative ads are inherently "lowlifes"?
Optimal
I personally think his inability to speak impromptu reflects his ability to think, which is much more important than where he puts his penis! And I don't think he has gotten that much better. He uses certain phrases over and over wheverever he goes so that he can avoid the kind of ridiculous blunders he's had in the past. But when he tries to think of original ideas, he still screws up.
That last part is simply not true. When you see him handling questions on the fly, he does just fine. I don't think it IS important (you've never known an intelligent person who wasn't much of a public speaker? I find that hard to believe)...but even if it was, we'd still have to assume that your assertions that he's totally inept are true.
Personally, I don't buy either of them. His performance speaks for itself (and it speaks loudly and clearly to anyone who goes looking for, I might add). That's all that matters.
His faith based initiatives. Among other things, he sends huge amounts of federal funds directly to churches and other faith-based organizations. I believe that no governmental, faith-based programs should ever exist, and Dumbya has the exact opposite view. If you like him, that's great, but he scares the hell outa me!
Governmental programs are about getting the job done. If the place that can get the job done happens to be a Church, so be it. All Presidents fund organizations like this; it's not a violation of the seperation of church and state (a phrase which, by the way, is NOT part of our Constitution). Not by a long shot.
Originally posted by firegod
I personally don't think it will be as easy for Bush as most people seem to think. Sure, the Republicans have more power now, but the system keeps radical stuff at bay pretty well, even in this kind of situation.
Very true. Our system is designed so that no one can rampage through with all their policies. Which is why all this "sky is falling" stuff is utter nonsense. You wouldn't believe the stuff people are saying (Frogman, I'm lookin' in your direction.
). If you were to listen to them, you'd conclude that the end of the World was night.
Both parties have had total control at some point in the past, and you know what? We're still here. So take a chill pill.
As for maximum voting age: totally impractical, and not exactly consistent with freedom. A simple test to make sure people understand the ballots is all we need.