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If you voted for Bush, do you regret it now? If so why? or why not?
I'm curious as a Canadian, seeing what I have seen from here since 2000, I have always wondered why Americans voted for him, and if the majority regret it now.
Yes; however, I do regret some of his undertakings that have added a few trillion dollars to the Federal debt. However, given the same choice again (eg, Bush or Gore), I would still (hesitantly) vote for Bush.
The elections have become more of a game than anything else now. The Democrats versus the Republicans.......being in that battle keeps anyone from having to state any actual issues or plans.
This year has been even better because it's between an African American and a female - more diversion to keep issues at bay.
A lackluster congress decides who will be the candidates - a special delegate force will come at the end of the caucus and determine who wins the place on the ballot.
...and then we can look forward to polling errors - preventing people from voting - voting twice - being unregistered - confused - voting machines and counters not working -
The winner will then be decided by a 2 out of 3 win in Roshambo between the two candidates
Its amazing how in each election there are the same issues or conflicts that arise every time. It is important to remember how we have a voice in all of this. A famous quote still resonates with me over this issue of who represents us as a nation, and our freedoms and rights. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens chan change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." I guess the bigger picture in all of this is what is important to me. It isn't really about the candidates themselves, but how they do or do not reflect the voices of the majority of our nation.
What can we do? Well, I think the first step is to recognize that a few people who only complain amongst each other is a futile effort. However, bringing people together to form a mass awareness of paying attention to Election Laws, could be a key component. We have the ability to fight for change. We can attack the ways in which things have been done, we can advocate for amending the rules and laws, surrounding campaigns, voting and fundraising. We can show an absolute stand against that which is unfair, unethical and unlawful, in electing or allowing candidates to run.
BOTTOM LINE, We have to make a stink. This means addressing local lawmakers, State representatives, Rallying candidates to force them to pay attention to the issue during election time. WE can start petitions addressing our concerns with all branches of government involved. We can unite and be a driving force in getting Congress and possibly the Supreme Court to pay attention to certain unconstitutional issues. It does start with a few and once the flame is ignited, it can only bring more awareness, which is the first step to any change necessary to resolve conflict. I myself have learned about so much and how the laws work, or don't. First people have to be interested enough to become aware and want to help change what isn't working. WE cannot give up as a nation and allow a few to control the masses. IT CAN BE DONE, although each step is complicated, I do believe in the POWER OF THE PEOPLE.
Remember, slavery used to be status quo. With a few amazing and dedicated people who came together to bring awareness and insight to the masses, they destroyed that. We can also destroy the monopoly that has been created surrounding elections and who is allowed to be an eligible candidate.
The unknown is always scary, but so is staying with more of the same. (Just my opinion, I am an expert in nothing but opininated about everything) lol
shatteredsoul writes: "Remember, slavery used to be status quo. With a few amazing and dedicated people who came together to bring awareness and insight to the masses, they destroyed that."
Not to chill your enthusiasm but whomever those "few amazing and dedicated people" were brought forth that at least 618,000 Americans died in the Civil War, and some experts say the toll reached 700,000. At any rate, these casualties exceed the nation's loss in all its other wars, from the Revolution through Vietnam. If this example of 'what we can do' had spared the lives, limbs, and property of millions of victims then I would agree about the efforts of "a few amazing and dedicated people".
On a constructive note, let me suggest reading and not watching television news unless you check every story for its bias, especially if the medium claims to be unbiased.
It is interesting how you so poignantly point out my choosing of words, for how slavery came to be undone. The truth is, that maybe I should have focused on women's rights or desegregation or for victims rights .... etc.... Slavery itself did indeed cause much bloodshed and took countless lives... but war is war. Blood is blood and that wasn't what I was talking about. I was talking about how change occurs, overtime it begins with grass root movements. A few people who spark the fire and ignite the interest to change what is wrong.. You could have pointed out anything else, but rather than focus on the big picture, than we could begin uniting rather than continue to divide...
Shattered, George, and all...
It is necessary for people to regain power over what they fundamentally believe in again, but that is not going to happen with uniting and just talking or petitioning.
Unfortunately any forthcoming 'revolution' will need more than that. With all the mud-slinging, skeletons, and blackmail through media or behind hidden doors, financial support from the 'unknown' powers that truly rule right now and will continue to do so unless a revolt begins. This revolt will not be peacefully achieved - never, ever... no matter what you wish.
This upcoming election will not be changed overnight unless those that really determine what happens say so. It will take education, innovation and determination for at least 20 years to change. Those determined to have the New World Order are far too powerful and will not be stopped with individual votes or petitions, sorry to say. As a matter of fact they want to 'divide' even more - makes it easier to control.
My brother was in Afghanistan and now his reserve unit will be sent elsewhere for 24 months (probably deeper) and I am not the only one with family or friend in the same situation. But I also had friends in the Pentagon and Towers. Don't you think that I wish all this never happened, and wish that we could have the power to ensure peace and freedom of religion worldwide???
Fact is that there are too many influential rich and on the other side too many Fanatics who oppose each other and we are smack dab right in the middle. You can lick them or join them, but this will not be achieved without bloodshed. PERIOD. There are pacifists and then subserviants. Sometimes pacifists have to make a choice to protect their rights too - and not expect someone else to fight your battle and then condemm them for shedding blood for your rights.
There will always be loopholes in laws, interpretations of rights and directives - depending how much money and power is at stake.
If I had the time, I would research how much campaign money was used for each and every election throughout history and who donated. Not just in the US, but Germany, and above all France. Think about it. Are all those fancy conventions and dinners really needed to hear the voice of a person who wants the 'best' for his or her country???
I would also like to be a fly on the wall in those secret rooms to hear all the pre-election deals that were made. Sorry, but petitions just wont do it this time.
You all know me, I purposely stayed out of political issues and religion threads - and for a selfish reason. I did not want to step on toes or hurt feelings because I felt helping people one-on-one with their immediate problems was a 'safer' territory for me.
Now that I am dying, and have nothing to loose, but care about the safety and security of my daughter and grandson's future, and the world's future - even though powerless to do anything, I just need to ask those of you who still can do something to please take off your blinders and start making definitive plans - long, painfully enduring plans, to get closer to the reality that you want. Get your rights back, your peace back! But I promise you it will not happen with just passivity alone. There will be sacrifices, just as all throughout history and I for one hope you win eventually.
We are all vulnerable right now, no wonder, with all that is happening worldwide, and vulnerability is an easy target for vultures and corruption from all sides, so go forth and listen to your instinctive 'gut feelings'.
I have not changed, I still hate getting involved here, but really felt the urge to voice my feelings and I hope you can forgive me for being the bearer of bad vibes here - I just had to say it!
Nevertheless, I care for you all and hope that you will eventually get your world back the way it should be.
Love,
Chery
EDIT: P.S. Shattered.. slavery never stopped - just shifted to multi-colored poor who just want to have a normal existance. Just think about those that get fired if they complain about basic safety rights at the workplace and a salary that puts food on the table..
Your words are wise and true my friend. Nothing is as easy as it sounds. IT is a difficult road for all of us. In the United States we are very blessed to not have a lot of the misfortune that we could have. Yes our economy is in the gutter, our international relations suck, we have poverty and crime and terrorism. There is so much to focus on that is bad. It is very easy for us to get discouraged, disheartened and just give up. BUT, in this country we still do have freedoms that other countries do not. That in and of itself is a gift we cannot afford to not use. We can't undo what has been done overnight, but I just HAVE to believe we can make small steps in the right direction. IT is like David and Goliath. FIghting so much evil and corruption with a few good guys, I just don't want to give up. I don't want this nation to give up. If I lose that optimism than I begin to feel powerless to the world around me. I can't do that. Maybe I see the world full of opportunity that begins with me, you, with us.. just having this conversation. For all the people reading it. IT doesn't matter whether they agree with me, hate me or think I am an unrealistic, naiive girl. WHAT matters is that we are talking, and that is where it begins.
It means something. It brings an energy to the discussion that is vital to the basic right of free speech!
However, I really agree with you and respect your awareness of the other side of the picture. We cannot turn a blind eye to the madness around us. Living in a world with rose colored glasses isn't the answer either. BUT, through discussion we can begin to unite across the nation, across the borders and even across the world... I care about that.
Maybe that is why I am so passionate about going beyond the regular debate and focusing on bigger more consequential issues. WE can disagree and agree to disagree but we can still have a mutual respect for our insight and the greater awareness we achieve because of it. Just think of the connection we have made here, any little but of positive has a great affect on the world... in fact, it affects eternity.. because you never know where that influence ends.
CHery, every word you write is from your heart, that is why we all love you. I wish I could reach across the miles and hug you for every kind word you have given me... it has brightened some dark days of mine. Please know that I cherish our talks and the perspectives you offer. They enrich me, and others too. Thank you for that and for always being honest and thoughtful at the same time... xoxoxoxo Peace my friend.
It seems to me that as long as taxes stay in place and the economy is good, our citizens don't care that our leaders vote themselves extra benefits and bigger paychecks. They don't care if they have character or are immoral either. Anything is okay as long as our paychecks are stable, but when the economy goes down and people's wallets are thinner, the alarm goes off. It happened with a Republican president and a Democratic congress. Who's to blame? The Democrats point to the Republicans and vice versa. BUT we still continue to choose one party or the other who bring us all the same tax hikes, disregard for our desires, and a lack of privacy - still we vote them in because who else is there?
We have a disregard for the Constitution. They each maneuver it to mean what they want it to mean and then swear they're following the constitution. Is everyone asleep here?
Or is it that we work so many hours that we don't really have time to investigate our leaders? Maybe that's part of the bigger plan for a NWO. Keep us all too busy to notice all these losses and soon it will be too late - if it's not already so.
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