I finally found a web site that reflects my political views this election season: Republicans for John Kerry. I’m naturally slightly conservative (well, I’m a moderate, really, liberal on some thingsand conservative on othes), but this election season I’m voting Democrat. Unfortunately, this has far more to do with George Bush’s decision-making than John Kerry’s ability.
My gut feeling is that four more years of George Bush will lead the U.S. further into empire-building, lashing out at real and imagined enemies until, overburdened with debt and straining for lack of resources, we crumble into economic ruin in another long depression.
The policy of pre-emptive wars, with policies in place for our country to be responsible for enforcing South African trade routes, and the prospect of war with China… I just don’t want to see more of this. I think we need someone more sensitive to international issues in the White House. Someone who’s willing to admit he was wrong. Someone who will surround himself with advisors that represent average America, rather than the upper echelons of corporate tyranny.
Kerry’s not a perfect match, but I’m voting for him because, well, he’s better than the alternative. Unfortunately, historically no incumbent president who has received more than a 6% real boost in the polls after convention has gone on to lose the election. Which makes the prospects of a regime change rather bleak.
So, if you’re willing, who do you plan to vote for, and why? I welcome disagreeing opinions.
Bleeding Heart Liberals For Kerry
Welcome to the dark side, Matt.
For the record, the 11-point bounce announced by Newsweek was thoroughly debunked by both sides. The actual bounce was somewhere around 2 points, one of the lowest for any incumbent president. So Kerry still has a good shot.
— Ben Schuman Mad, Mad Tenor
Eddie George Is Terrible
All I can say is that I’m fumed that the Cowboys sat Eddie George the entire second half of the game last weekend. Didn’t they know he was starting on my fantasy team?
Sammy G