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When GWB was elected...I issued him a certain level of respect, above that which I would give to virtually anyone, simply because of the level of responsibility he was taking on. This is the same amount I have given to all four presidents I have had in my adult life.
Respect is given by myself, and must be maintained, grown, or lost. Mr Bush (and his administration) have managed to lose all that I had to give, this is not an easy task. I have no problem supporting something of worth, and to a certain extent that which is less than acceptable (if I can see a future correction), I see neither in this cabinet. I cannot continue to support the obvious(to me) failings, and blindness of our current administration. As I have stated before , I am of no party, However I will be voting democratic this election for the first time in my life. I do this in an attempt to prevent the likely damage I foresee to our republic. For those who cannot (or will not) put the pieces together, that spell out the future direction we are headed, I do not fault you, nor do I completely understand you. This is my own failing, and frequenting this board is of great help in this reguard.
Mine is a rant of frustration, and limited fear. For I do not know where my rights will stand in four years, and I have never had to worry about this before, in America. I only hope I can respect my president again, whomever that may be. Even Clinton left office with more honor in my eyes.....and he was a dog.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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