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Originally posted by Strange Famous
I would be astounded if 98% of American's did not support Gay marriage. I have never met and do not personally know of anyone who is against it.
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Be astounded, be very astounded. I really do not believe that even a small minority are in favor of gay marriage. There may be another % that just don't care what 2 (to 100) consenting adults do in the privacy of their bedroom. The "bible belts" are entire states that will "raise hell" to prevent it. I don't believe that even San Fancisco or New York have 98% in favor. While it may be gaining momentum, it is not as favorable as many would like to believe it is.
98% of all statistics are made up at the time of need.
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Originally posted by Strange Famous
It is a fact that "President" Bush is believed to be an idiot by many people, especially overseas.
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IMNSHO - Unlike the Dixie Chicks who blast our president to feel good about themselves. Some Americans believe that President Bush is "OUR IDIOT" and might not care so much what the rest of the world thinks of him.
Some of us "YANKS" believe that he has learned to watch who he trusts for information. That he will scrutinize his informants more diligently and weigh his options with more objectivity. I also think that Bush is doing a tough job in a tough time (Blair too BTW). I also look around and have problems seeing anyone else that I would want to put in his position in the middle of such a huge undertaking. I don't want an armchair quarterback with no real experience coming in and screwing it up more than it already is. Sometimes it takes time to "fix" things. I really don't think that we have had more than a few presidents in our history that have taken on as many serious problems at one time.
I also believe that the only Democratic ticket worth voting for is Dean and Edwards (I don't care who gets top). I also believe that they would get beaten by Bush in 2004, but may be HUGELY successful for the US following the current crisis.
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Originally posted by Ustwo
Guys, I hate to break it to you, but you wouldn't have ever voted for him anyways. We could find live nukes in Iraq, he could capture Osama personaly rambo style, and he could cure cancer and you still wouldn't vote for him. In the grand picture, you don't matter any more then I would. You are always going to vote for some liberal no matter what. Facts don't matter so you don't matter. You don't swing that way.
Its those millions of people who see the sound bytes and get caught up into the moment that matter. You will always vote against the Republican, they just sort of vote on what they feel at that moment. Bush can lose it but you are delusional if you think he doesn't have a chance.
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I really really don't think that mainstream America feels this way. Americans want another Kennedy to save the day. Since there isn't one, we will re-elect Bush.