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dy156 · 04-21-2004, 10:59 AM

I like Ron Paul. He has courage too, but I think the vote "against Snoopy" might hurt his hypothetical campaign.

Here are some other options:

How about the bipartisan, compassionate George W. Bush that was Governor of TX before he became president. The man that took principled stands, even in losing political battles, because it was the right thing to do.

Oh, well.
Someone else-
I've always liked Dick Lugar. He's been chairman of the Senate foreign relations, and knows what he's doing. Before that, he was mayor of Indianapolis, then president of the national council of mayors, or something like that. He started on his political career by running for and serving on the school board. He also ran the family farm and small business manufacturing specialty farming equipment. He served in the Navy.
Talk about someone that can bring the country together! How many other candidates for any political office have experience in issues facing the rural red states and the urban blue areas? Here's a moderate Republican that has expertise in foreign affairs, business, military, urban problems, agriculture, and education! he's also a Republican that's not beholden to the religious right wing of his party. If I were to be able to appoint someone, he'd be it.
However, he tried to run in the primary against Dole, and he's just another short white-haired Republican Senator without much campaign charisma.

Another option-
Arnold Schwarzenegger

There, I said it. Mock me all you want.
Here's why:
Fiscally conservative/socially liberal, yet pragmatic.
Should know enough to let the professionals advise him. There are alot of Hollywood stars, but few of them have the business experience that Arnold does. Former Hollywood stars have done alright as president.
I know he can't be president because of the Constitution. (Though it didn't stop Cheney from being VP even though he was really living in Texas)

Those are two great options.

04-21-2004, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
dy156 cookie Location: in the backwoods	I like Ron Paul. He has courage too, but I think the vote "against Snoopy" might hurt his hypothetical campaign. Here are some other options: How about the bipartisan, compassionate George W. Bush that was Governor of TX before he became president. The man that took principled stands, even in losing political battles, because it was the right thing to do. Oh, well. Someone else- I've always liked Dick Lugar. He's been chairman of the Senate foreign relations, and knows what he's doing. Before that, he was mayor of Indianapolis, then president of the national council of mayors, or something like that. He started on his political career by running for and serving on the school board. He also ran the family farm and small business manufacturing specialty farming equipment. He served in the Navy. Talk about someone that can bring the country together! How many other candidates for any political office have experience in issues facing the rural red states and the urban blue areas? Here's a moderate Republican that has expertise in foreign affairs, business, military, urban problems, agriculture, and education! he's also a Republican that's not beholden to the religious right wing of his party. If I were to be able to appoint someone, he'd be it. However, he tried to run in the primary against Dole, and he's just another short white-haired Republican Senator without much campaign charisma. Another option- Arnold Schwarzenegger There, I said it. Mock me all you want. Here's why: Fiscally conservative/socially liberal, yet pragmatic. Should know enough to let the professionals advise him. There are alot of Hollywood stars, but few of them have the business experience that Arnold does. Former Hollywood stars have done alright as president. I know he can't be president because of the Constitution. (Though it didn't stop Cheney from being VP even though he was really living in Texas) Those are two great options. Last edited by dy156; 04-21-2004 at 11:05 AM..