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GernBlanston
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So... What would it take?
#2870524 - 07/08/04 09:23 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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Ok - I've been doing a lot (and I mean a ton) of activism stuff surrounding Kerry in the last few days, indcluding helping setup for the Kerry press-conference Tuesday morning here in my (current) home town of Pittsburgh. I've gotten into some very interesting and some very weird discussions with independent voters as well as die-hard Bushies. The one thought that keeps coming to mind during these discussions is "what would it take?"
What would it take for you, assuming that you are not already solidly in the Kerry (or at the very least, the "Anybody But Bush") camp, to decide once and for all to vote to kick Bush out of the White House?
Is there an argument that can be made to convince you? Is there a question that can be answered? Something about Kerry's plans once he gets into the White House? Some piece of information or evidence that would convince you that Bush doesn't have the best interests of Americans at heart (or even that he is a criminal)?
What would it take for you to not give your vote to W in November?
And I'm really not interested in any snide answers... if you don't want to answer honestly, I don't want to hear it.
Gern
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Ancalagon
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2870576 - 07/08/04 09:40 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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Convince me that Kerry is even aware that this country has a constitution. Prove to me he will not be bullshitting us completely when/if he takes the oath of office and will uphold that constitution. That's all it'd take buddy.
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BleaK
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2870719 - 07/08/04 10:16 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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i wanna hear that he is gonna abolish the federal reserve.
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Shroomism
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2870862 - 07/08/04 10:41 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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well if he was going to decriminalize drugs (or at least marijuana) and end the war I'd vote for him
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Ancalagon
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Shroomism]
#2870928 - 07/08/04 10:54 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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I realize you lean left Shroomism so feel free to decline the invitation, but the Libertarian candidate for President would do both of those things, if that happens to be what you're looking for.
-------------------- ?When Alexander the Great visted the philosopher Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for him, Diogenes is said to have replied: 'Yes, stand a little less between me and the sun.' It is what every citizen is entitled to ask of his government.? -Henry Hazlitt in 'Economics in One Lesson'
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d33p
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2870954 - 07/08/04 10:58 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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The president would of have to of been pissing on an eleven year old girl; while being watched by his mother, both daughters, Mike Tyson, every signer of the declaration of independence and oh yea i would have had to be there video taping it.
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Ancalagon
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: d33p]
#2870960 - 07/08/04 10:59 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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Chappelle's Show references always key!
-------------------- ?When Alexander the Great visted the philosopher Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for him, Diogenes is said to have replied: 'Yes, stand a little less between me and the sun.' It is what every citizen is entitled to ask of his government.? -Henry Hazlitt in 'Economics in One Lesson'
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Skikid16
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Shroomism]
#2870983 - 07/08/04 11:03 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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end the war
What do you mean by this, seeing that we are officially not in a war right now? Do you suggest we retract troops and let the chips fall where they may?
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well if he was going to decriminalize drugs (or at least marijuana)
I'd more than vote for him, I'd send him a joint.
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BleaK
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Skikid16]
#2870992 - 07/08/04 11:05 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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id send a blunt.
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Shroomism
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Ancalagon]
#2870996 - 07/08/04 11:05 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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ok sure, why the hell not. he doesn't seem like as big a douche as the other guys.
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Shroomism
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Skikid16]
#2871011 - 07/08/04 11:09 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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Skikid16 said: Quote:
end the war
Do you suggest we retract troops and let the chips fall where they may?
that's exactly what I suggest. They don't want us there. we don't want to be there. why are we there? oh oil.. I forgot for a moment.
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Skikid16
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Shroomism]
#2871066 - 07/08/04 11:21 PM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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If we leave now, Iraq would collapse, either internally or externally, mostly both, and would become another hotbed of terrorist activity in the region. I don't think we should've gone in the first place, but I definetly do not think we should leave now that we've gone and gutted their government and security forces.
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Kasumeat
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Skikid16]
#2871272 - 07/09/04 12:03 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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From what it looks like to me, Iraq is collapsing right now. Or already collapsed, take your pick. It's definitely not in as good shape as it used to be.
Iraq is a hotbed of terrorist activity right now. It has been ever since the western forces occupied it. It wouldn't be one, were there are no more U.S. soldiers hanging around to kill.
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Skikid16
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Kasumeat]
#2871306 - 07/09/04 12:10 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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From what it looks like to me, Iraq is collapsing right now
As compared to what other nation/state collapses that you have observed? Honestly, I don't know how its going over there, I'm not there. It doesn't look good, but that is not to say all hope is lost.
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Iraq is a hotbed of terrorist activity right now. It has been ever since the western forces occupied it. It wouldn't be one, were there are no more U.S. soldiers hanging around to kill.
I completely agree.
Let me ask you this, when you step in dog shit, do you sit there and bitch about how much better it was before you stepped in the dog shit, or do you find a hose or a stick to clean your shoes and get on with it, hopefully looking out for dog shit in the future?
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Skikid16]
#2871312 - 07/09/04 12:12 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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Skikid16 said: Let me ask you this, when you step in dog shit, do you sit there and bitch about how much better it was before you stepped in the dog shit, or do you find a hose or a stick to clean your shoes and get on with it, hopefully looking out for dog shit in the future?
I usually clean up the dog shit, but that's just me.
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Innvertigo
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2871851 - 07/09/04 05:26 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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If Kerry could convince me that he will follow the constitution and end entitlements, i'd consider it.
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Positronius
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Innvertigo]
#2872042 - 07/09/04 08:13 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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I'm amazed that Americans are still so obsessed with such an old constitution that has been proven to be a non-item so long ago, and so many times.
not to say it isn't a good constitution, its just interesting that it is still relevant to people long after its demise.
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Positronius]
#2872073 - 07/09/04 08:21 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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I'm amazed how slow and behind other countries are when the US has been around a little more than a couple hundred years. What country are you from?
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an old constitution that has been proven to be a non-item so long ago
who's proven it? Please point to the part where it's been proven to be a non item?
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not to say it isn't a good constitution
name a better one.
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ld50negative1
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: GernBlanston]
#2872083 - 07/09/04 08:24 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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kerry lost it with me when he had to brag about being in vietnam.. from that whole thing.. just seems like you can't trust the guy, but that's just me
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Positronius
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Re: So... What would it take? [Re: Innvertigo]
#2872176 - 07/09/04 08:51 AM (19 years, 8 months ago) |
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I'm amazed how slow and behind other countries are when the US has been around a little more than a couple hundred years. What country are you from? wow, you criticize my country without even knowing what it is, nice touch, very American. who's proven it? Please point to the part where it's been proven to be a non item? sorry, did you miss the twentieth century? they are showing re-runs on the history channel. A few elements of the orginal text have endured, but many have been trampled. name a better one. thats going to be impossible, because it all depends on your political ideals.
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