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irateplatypus · 08-24-2004, 05:55 AM

Frankly, I'm growing tired of the swiftvets issue. Not because I think there is nothing valuable to be learned from its developments... but because I think it has spun wildly out of control. It has devolved into chronological disputes and nuances that rely solely on 30 year old undocumented accounts. The media and the respective campaigns are not interested in finding the truth.

Same w/the war in Iraq. The Bush campaign will continue to try to minimize the failures and maximize the successes of the war as far as public accountability will allow them to stretch. The Kerry side will continue to try to distort realistic expectations for our progress and spread half-truths about the President's pre-war rationale.

This thread is intended for discussion of domestic issues (i.e. the economy, stem-cell research, abortion rights, gay marriage, role of religion, healthcare, taxes etc.). I think there has been too little emphasis on this in the media, I'd like to have a discussion about it here on TFP.

Did anyone else think that Kerry's convention speech dropped a few domestic policy bombs that have gone relatively unnoticed? He briefly mentioned something that seemed to resemble socialized healthcare. If that is his plan, that would affect the average American more than any other issue (with the exception of national defense.)

What about the tax-cut modification that Kerry is proposing? Do you think it is fair to tax the top 2% more heavily in light of the load they are paying now?

What do you think about Kerry's religious beliefs? He professes to not "wear his religion on his sleeve". Is that a good thing... a bad thing? Was he trying to pander to the religious community or was he giving a sincere statement of his beliefs? Does this have a place in a political discussion?

Does Teresa Heinz Kerry have the power to influence voters one way or the other?

Hopefully we can get some factually grounded discussion going here on these issues that appear to be somewhat neglected.

08-24-2004, 05:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	The candidates on domestic issues... Frankly, I'm growing tired of the swiftvets issue. Not because I think there is nothing valuable to be learned from its developments... but because I think it has spun wildly out of control. It has devolved into chronological disputes and nuances that rely solely on 30 year old undocumented accounts. The media and the respective campaigns are not interested in finding the truth. Same w/the war in Iraq. The Bush campaign will continue to try to minimize the failures and maximize the successes of the war as far as public accountability will allow them to stretch. The Kerry side will continue to try to distort realistic expectations for our progress and spread half-truths about the President's pre-war rationale. This thread is intended for discussion of domestic issues (i.e. the economy, stem-cell research, abortion rights, gay marriage, role of religion, healthcare, taxes etc.). I think there has been too little emphasis on this in the media, I'd like to have a discussion about it here on TFP. Did anyone else think that Kerry's convention speech dropped a few domestic policy bombs that have gone relatively unnoticed? He briefly mentioned something that seemed to resemble socialized healthcare. If that is his plan, that would affect the average American more than any other issue (with the exception of national defense.) What about the tax-cut modification that Kerry is proposing? Do you think it is fair to tax the top 2% more heavily in light of the load they are paying now? What do you think about Kerry's religious beliefs? He professes to not "wear his religion on his sleeve". Is that a good thing... a bad thing? Was he trying to pander to the religious community or was he giving a sincere statement of his beliefs? Does this have a place in a political discussion? Does Teresa Heinz Kerry have the power to influence voters one way or the other? Hopefully we can get some factually grounded discussion going here on these issues that appear to be somewhat neglected. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill