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Old 09-16-2008, 05:12 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aceventura3 View Post
The most basic value we have in common is an optimistic outlook on life in general and the country in particular. Obama/Biden's basic premise is that everything is wrong with this country. I believe most of the things are right with this country, not perfect, needing some changes and improvements, but I basically think our country is on the right track. I find it very difficult to buy into the doom and gloom message of the Democrats.
My god! Perspectives are SUCH interesting things!

I can't FATHOM how you could find the GOP message positive and optimistic. It sounds cynical and paranoid to me. And I can't imagine how you can hear "hope" as doom and gloom. The cognitive dissonance for me in reading this paragraph is nothing short of stunning.

I'll also note that, in the question of "is the country on the right track?" you're in a marked minority. You're entitled to that opinion, of course. But you're nuts.

Direction of Country

Here are the most recent numbers (from a GfK Roper poll Sept. 5-10):

Quote:
"Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the right direction or in the wrong direction?"

Right Direction: 26%
Wrong Direction: 70%
Unsure: 4%

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