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kutulu · 03-04-2004, 03:55 PM

I voted for Nader last time (I even went to one of his rallies) but this time I'm very upset that he is running. To me, it is far more important to get a tyrant like Bush out of office than it is to "send a message."

Presidents in their second term are dangerous because they don't have to worry about re-election. They can push their personal agenda's as much as they want.

A small list of things that Bush wasn't afraid to do as a 1st term POTUS:

Patriot Act
War in Iraq
Gay Marriage
Siding with religion in separation of church and state issues
Relaxation of environmental laws (especially the Kyoto Treaty)

These are all huge issues, just think of the things he will try in his second term if re-elected!

I think it is extremely selfish for Nader to be running again. Last election was very close. It would not have taken many votes for the election to go to Gore. I just hope that Kerry can win.

03-04-2004, 03:55 PM	#34 (permalink)
kutulu Junkie	I voted for Nader last time (I even went to one of his rallies) but this time I'm very upset that he is running. To me, it is far more important to get a tyrant like Bush out of office than it is to "send a message." Presidents in their second term are dangerous because they don't have to worry about re-election. They can push their personal agenda's as much as they want. A small list of things that Bush wasn't afraid to do as a 1st term POTUS: Patriot Act War in Iraq Gay Marriage Siding with religion in separation of church and state issues Relaxation of environmental laws (especially the Kyoto Treaty) These are all huge issues, just think of the things he will try in his second term if re-elected! I think it is extremely selfish for Nader to be running again. Last election was very close. It would not have taken many votes for the election to go to Gore. I just hope that Kerry can win.