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Reply to Bush Condones Gay-Lesbian marriages (He changed his mind) in Blogging JoeUser Forums

wuxiaomao: You need a link to this story in order to give it credibility. Otherwise, it is perceived as either humor (from the left) or Bush bashing (from the right). Thanks!

Reply to EVOLUTIONARY FRAUDS in Current Events JoeUser Forums

Marvin Cooley: Yes and the stars are only 5000 years old too. But the problem is that God isn't here to trick us into believing that the universe is some synthetic creation where He purposely tries to fool us. There is no contradiction between the Bible and Science. Well, except in those who think God is some kind of cross between Santa Claus and a magician.

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

BakerStreet: In Viet Nam burning villages and killing livestock was the only way to find the enemy who hid in caves in fields during the day. Did we use too much force? I think we did, but the soldier in the field obeyed an order from a commander who was responsible. But, he obeyed an order. What Bush did was not obey orders, do whatever he wanted and then says "now I want soldiers to do and live through the Viet Nam experience"

Do Republicans Have a Corner on Religion in The Election? in Politics JoeUser Forums

My wife and I were talking with some friends this weekend and the discussion turned to the election. The other couple, who are good people and whom we care greatly about astonished us by saying that they believe that if John Kerry is elected that the Bible will be banned from public places. It took me a moment or two to "process" this as it was so extreme a statemen

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

BakerStreet: Well, not knowing if you were around during and after the war in the 1970's I can't comment on who you knew or when other than to repeat what I said. The war was brutal to the soldiers and their mental state. Many are still in psychiatric care still for the damage it did to their beliefs and personality. The war was like a sieve for patriotism because as time went on it became more and more obvious we didn't have the will to fi

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler: So, you can HONESTLY say that in 6 years in the navy you saw no favortism for promotion or placement? Were you permanently on "sleep guard"? I mean, do you actually read what you write BEFORE you post? You know, it really makes me wonder where you are coming from asking for proof! Even the most Republican of Republicans admits in the case of W that he received favorable placement and treatment. Or is "working on a politic

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler: You are either poorly informed about the practices of the Air National Guard or have no understanding of how money goes a long ways to cover for a lot of sins in America. Could W get away with a missed physical? Are you seriously thinking the rules for the poor folk applied to him? Hmmm.....

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

BakerStreet: Having lived through that period and experienced the effects of Viet Nam first hand (in the form of a brother who served for 2 years in the Central Highlands) I can tell you that this "police action" we undertook was ill concieved and never executed properly. If you have read McNamera's book about how the government lied and lied and lied about what was going on you quickly would see why if you served there you would be very upse

Reply to Mike Moore's Fairy Tales in Politics JoeUser Forums

hitparade: Thanks for telling us what you disagree with. Of course, it has to a be a cheap shot with someone from Flint, the unemployment rate there is over 30%. Think that might have anything to do with Kerry leading in Michigan?

Reply to The real issue about the Bush National Guard Service in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler: Regardless of how W got into the guard, the truth is that he should have entered the army or air force and served as ordered in a time of war. Isn't that what he asks young Americans to do every day with himself as Commander in Chief, a man who could have served, but didn't? People can say that Kerry did a disservice to his country by protesting, but at least when the nation

Reply to Bloggers making "poor choices" in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Draginol: While I would never use such terminology for anyone and I share your sentiments in terms of the language, should you be the only person who doesn't have to suffer from the abuse? I mean, wouldn't a general warning that use of such language towards anyone will not be tolerated be appropriate?

Reply to Seriously, why would anyone vote for... in Politics JoeUser Forums

Terpfan: If you look historically at the roles of Senator/Congressperson and that of President they are both not the same role nor do they play to even the same people. A Representative (lumping together Senator and member of the House) is a coalition maker because only through coalitions can bills be passed into law. He is not concerned so much with how the public views his personal actions but rather the actions of the coalitions. Now, 2

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Draginol: I think the Republicans who criticize Mr. Bush have more in mind than the election. If Mr. Bush wins, I think they would like him to change course on Iraq and try to reevaluate economic policies that have put us on the brink of disaster. Can you see their point that without such change the country is in trouble? I have not seen the proposal for private health accounts and until I do I will reserve judgment.

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler: Ok, just for the record, I think JU (and probably every sentient being on the planet) knows you do not like nor will you vote for Mr. Kerry. I'm sure that will make him very sad....not. But that does not excuse Mr. Bush from failed policies in Iraq, poor budgetary planning during his Presidency nor his inability to own up to his own mistakes. This is a man who can't say "I'm sorry, I was wrong" about Iraq, WMD's or the "alleged all

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

pictoratus: This race is extremely divisive in many parts of the country. If you look at an electoral map it is northeast, Illinois and far west versus the south and midwest in terms of the candidates' votes. In some states the candidate leads by as much as 30%. That is a sign of the "Anybody But" vote. The middle is the voter who like me would more naturally gain more personally from one candidate or the other but for everyone's

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Lee1776: Well, that was well put and I appreciate your thoughts. There are ABB and ABK groups who are not listening to any arguments. For me as a stock trader it would be better for me if Bush won because the stock market sees Bush as a known quantity. However, I see the democrats as a better choice on healthcare, education and foreign policy. It isn't so much to me about morals. Both men will do the best job they can and in acc

Reply to 09/11, the economy and liberal memory loss in Democrat JoeUser Forums

d3adz0mbie: How do you explain why so many Republicans are upset with the President over the economy? Many are saying that regardless of the attacks on 9/11 that Mr. Bush has done a very poor job in this area. Other than Larry Kudlow (who once told an audience that I was part of that oil was going to $7 per barrel) many see the economy as teetering between disaster and "stagflated" with little growth potential. The Nasdaq is down 10% sinc

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

pictatorus: You say that "republicans make up their own mind." I appreciate that the people who use JU are some of the best thinkers around. BUT, in light of the article and so many of their fellow Republicans making such obviously pointed arguments about how bad these issues are getting, isn't it prudent to listen to those whom have always been the leadership in the party? Isn't the pack mentality you sight the ABK crowd, as we

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Madine: This isn't about the Democrats. Do you think Bush WILL get a handle on a budget after doing so much to increase the deficit and with Iran and Korea on the horizon. The CIA report would indicate the earliest we could leave Iraq is 2007 or 2008. How much do you think that will add to the deficit? In light of this (as noted by not me, but your fellow Republicans) how can you say Bush is "one of us"?

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

drmiler: Once again, this article is not about Mr. Kerry. I understand why conservatives dislike Mr. Kerry and giving Draginol a link he probably has seen many times is not productive. The question is why Republicans support Bush in light of what other Republicans are saying. Got an answer to that?

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Draginol: As I said to Lee1776, is it enough to NOT like the opponent to get your vote? If Bush has done the things those in this article say he has what makes you think he will stop or that the country he will leave behind will not be a country in shambles, which is what many in the Republican party are saying.

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Lee1776: What I am interested in concerning this article is either criticism of Bush or defense in light of what REPUBLICANS are saying about the White House and the President. You may have good reasons for supporting Mr. Bush and that is the issue. ABK is a wide range including not voting. Tell me what you see in Bush that says he DESERVES your vote.

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Reply By: d3adz0mbie I have. You didn't. Talk to me about Iraq. How can you support the effort there when so many Republicans including the Senate Intelligence Committee DOESN'T?

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

Grim Xiozan: It isn't about the Democrats. As I say in the article, the Democrats "get Bush" but reject him. But why do Republicans defend someone so clearly out of step with the values they say they have?

Reply to When Are Republicans Going to Get It? in Politics JoeUser Forums

thatoneguyinsic: Well, that is what amazes me about the situation. FOX, which is no friend of Kerry and is often accused of being biased towards Bush has reporters in Iraq saying that our policy there is wrong and is that by the end of the year there will be over 100,000 insurgents besides the Iraqis. This is usually not reported by those friendly to Bush. Yet, there it was, live on my screen. It would seem thus far from what I hav