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Originally Posted by Ustwo
Well needless to say I completely disagree with your assessment, but that in itself doesn't matter as such is untestable except with time.
What matters is the above line. You have to know you are in a tiny minority, and a powerless one at that in America. We don't want a far left government, which should be abundantly clear by now. In your lifetime you will not see an America which fits your vision. This is just a simple fact I don't think many would disagree with.
For you, if you want a government more towards your liking, leaving might not be a bad option. This is not tongue in cheek, but an honest feeling.
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Roachboy, thank you for your heartfelt and sensible musings. OK, I guess I'm going to have to keep saying this until the Conservatives pay attention--Kerry was not left wing, far-left, or ultra liberal. In fact he is actually slightly to the right of purely moderate. (check
www.politicalcompass.org yourself)
The vast majority of Democratic supporters do not want a left wing government they would settle for a moderate one. The problem is that a great many Conservatives feel that far, far right is the new center so the actual moderate position must be just over the horizon. Until this ridiculousness is sorted out there will never be an end to the current acrimony.
Like Smooth, I am also finishing my Doctorate and will therefore be tied to the United States for a couple more years. I feel as if it is both a blessing and a curse. As much as i feel uncomfortable about having less freedom to roam, I figure the proof of this administration's puddings taste will be abundantly clear by then, at which time I can make a thought out decision. If I come to feel that this country no longer has a place for me then I will begin a systematic search of possible new homes, probably starting with Australia etc. but we'll have to see.
I have to say, as an Independant this entire situation is indeed very sad for me. I would have never predicted 12 years ago when I began voting that there would be no place left for moderates and that i would be actually considering leaving this country. I have my (veteran) Grandfather's flag hanging over my bed, and it kills me that the things that his generation fought for are being undermined because of yahoos who can't stand the idea of: not owning Uzis, letting gay people marry, or believing in Dinosaurs.