My Thoughts on the Election

Defiant · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:21 pm My Thoughts on the Election**

Yes, Kerry had a chance. I was thinking that odds were 3:1 for Bush to win. But that doesnt matter. He still had a chance.

Before the votes were even counted, I heard analysts saying that the economy wouldnt prefer a Bush or Kerry victory necessarily, but the only thing that would kill it, is a long period of uncertainity. That is what everyone hoped to avoid.

No, I dont like that Bush was elected (NOT re-elected). I think we are gonna be screwed for the next 4 years. But I definetly think Kerry did the right thing. He decided to let it go.

We need a president, either one. We need to stop being a nation divided, and start to heal. We need to re-unite the nation, under whomever. At this time, we need to accept Bush is president for the next 4 years, and let it go. Let it go.

Birdy · Socialist Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 13502 Location: Here.

Exactly. You.. describe this really nice, I totally agree with you (although I don't live in the States

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[accept it] [accept it]

(I'm trying!!)

Link, the Hero of Time · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:54 pm**

Agreed, Now that this election is over all we can do is try to heal up the rift that has formed between our country.

Not like it will happen anytime soon though. Too many Radicals on both sides.

Defiant · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 1:59 pm**

Well, we shall see if the president will make it happen.

But im just trying to remain positive now. Just wait til RM reads this, lol.

Birdy · Socialist Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 13502 Location: Here.

^ Yeah, than it'll be a nice discussion!!

I hope for you guys that the next 4 years will be in your advantage, that 'the rift' will be somewhat closed... We'll see how Bush makes it happen....

Kyre · Commodore Joined: 15 Mar 2002 Posts: 1263

I believe the rift will grow, to be honest.

Birdy · Socialist Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 13502 Location: Here.

Arellia · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:21 pm**

I'm also hoping for unity. And perhaps we'll have it. But I'm not so certain Bush is just going to sit back and please everyone this term...with a large majority in both houses, and no need to run for public office again, if he's smart, he'll get some things done that he's yet to finish. That would likely enrage some on the opposite side. It may be a great divider, regardless of whether what he'll do might be right or wrong. I was glad that Kerry conceded, as well. Not just because that means Bush won--he went out with some measure of dignity, which is something the elections are due to regain.

Republican_Man · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 6:16 pm**

Kyre · Commodore Joined: 15 Mar 2002 Posts: 1263

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

As I've said before on this forum, I am apolitical. For me, that means that I take an interest in politics but don't claim allegiance to any party or political philosophy.

I prefer to make up my own mind about issues, based on available evidence.

Defiant is right, people do need to be united. You know, we're not different, not really. Everyone in the world wants the same basic things:

Warmth
Security
Employment/regular wage
Food
Education
Heating

And much more...

Whether you're a Democrat or Republican, whether you're conservative or liberal, whether you're a capitalist or socialist, you just want to get on with your life, work hard, receive a wage and do good by your family and friends.

I'm not naive, I know we have problems. I know ideological differences have kept us seperated for centures. I know there are no magical solutions to the problems we face. But it is time to unite. By all means, a government should be held to account by it's opposition but I would like to see more co-operation between different parties, whether it be in America, here in England, France or anywhere else.

Like I said, we're all the same. Fly above the Earth in a spaceship (if you could) and you can't tell where one country starts and another begins. You can't see any borders. Maybe the world will see it like that one day. Or maybe I'm just being unrealistic, I don't know.

Jeff Miller · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:04 pm**

Puck · The Texan Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 5596

I beleive if you look he already said yay for Republican's, perhaps he is truly happy for America.

Republican_Man · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:52 pm**

Defiant · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:00 pm**

But you have to admit how your candidate, your party certainly helps things. The republicans are happy, because they got their way. Now the nation turns to the democratic half of the country to see if they will accept this, or go crazy. And also to Bush to see how he will try to make democrats feel accepted and united.

sabertooth1217 · **Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:52 pm**

I disagree and agree with you Mark, The Nation does need to become unified but I will never ever in my entire life side with George W. Bush. I may be considered a self righteous son of a bitch for say thing, but I am stubborn and I have my reasons. I may not be the best person to debate politics in any way, hell Republican Man has given Valid Reasons to everything that I have posted in World News to date. The Nation does need to be unified but it will not give my respect until 2008. I do not trust the country any more, America is foolish to vote for him and because of that we will have more to pay.
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I will be able to vote in 2008 (Will be 20), and I will pay attention even more then I did this year (Though my vote will never matter because I am a Texas Democrat).

Bush won fare and square, but at least I have the power to say that I didn�t support him after we start to feel his �damage�.

Just wait till �08

Five - seveN · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:29 am**

Birdy · Socialist Joined: 20 Sep 2004 Posts: 13502 Location: Here.

Arellia · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:26 pm**

TrekkieMage · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:30 pm**

IntrepidIsMe · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:34 pm**

Tsss, so when someone wins a democratic election, the majority of the population has "their eyes closed." Wow.

Arellia · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:37 pm**

TrekkieMage · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 6:22 pm**

IntrepidIsMe: I'm not saying that America as a whole isn't paying close attention, I was refering to the fact that America seems to be strongly disliked overseas. And I'm not sure how many people are aware of that. That is what I was refering to.

Exlalya: I'm not saying America is doomed in a big pit of darkness for the rest of it's existance. I'm just saying that I am worried about what is going to happen. Yes things get better, yes we haven't done the worst we could do. But that doesn't mean I'm not afraid of what is going to happen in the next four years.

Superman · Fleet Admiral Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Posts: 10220

I was watching BBC's Question Time tonight. For those that don't live in the UK, that is a political debate programme.

For the umpteenth time, a member of the audience compared George W. Bush to Hitler. Thankfully, one of the panel members described that comment as "moronic".

I don't agree with all of Bush's policies but as an apolitical person, I give credit where it is due. It is also interesting to hear some people compare Tony Blair to Hitler.

You know, I'm not Tony Blair's biggest fan. I agree with his stance on the "war on terror". But I disagree with most of his policies. Personally speaking, I believe that I am financially worse off under a Labour government.

However, whilst I am not a big fan of Blair, I can't stand it when people compare him and Bush to a murderous dictator who committed genocide and wanted no less than world domination. I think it is most unfair, whatever your political orientation, to compare Bush and Blair to Hitler. I'm sorry but that is wrong.

Bush and Blair say what is on their mind. They often help out other countries, even when those countries don't want help. They have their faults. But they are NOTHING like Hitler.

IntrepidIsMe · **Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:05 pm**