Bush Supporters...would you...

[The Duchess]

wear your Bush-Cheney shirt at WDW?

We're from MASS, so wearing it around here is like wearing a bullseye.

(Although I am heartened to see so many Bush bumper stickers on cars here!)

 

[BostonTigger]

If I was heading down to WDW I'd be wearing mine. And as you point out, wearing it here IS like wearing a bullseye.

 

[Sirius]

I say wear it! People are having too much fun to worry about what others wear. I'd wear my Kerry/Edwards shirts.

 

[Pugdog007]

I certainly would wear it to WDW. Although I'm in NYC this week and didn't have the guts to wear it here

Walking through Soho today, I walked passed a building that someone had spraypainted, in pink lettering: Osama votes Kerry.

 

[Princess Michelle]

If I had the shirt and I wanted to wear it, I'd wear it to wdw and anywhere else I felt like wearing it.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

ABSOLUTELY! We are going to be there but I don't have one to wear - but I think I will wear my button all week!

 

[OceanAnnie]

I don't know. There are a lot of looney tunes out there (on both sides of the fence). IMO, I wouldn't provoke anyone on the other side. Things could get volatile.

I'd just let my vote speak for itself.

 

[Buckalew11]

Wear it if you want to but I think they should only allow "Mickey For President" shirts in the most magical place on Earth. Just my .02!

 

[GoofItUp]

Wear away, I say!

 

[Nancy]

If I had a shirt and felt like wearing it I would. Wouldn't matter which person I was supporting.

 

[luvthatduke]

Yep, You Betcha I'd Wear Mine!
Not to antagonize, mind you,
just that I'm sick of some people
who can't agree to disagree...

 

[Dakota_Lynn]

You have a right to wear your bush shirt where you want. I personally would avoid wearing politcal shirts at Disney because I know if I did it would offend half the people there (I'm a Kerry supporter) and I see no reason to intentionally irritate people at such a happy place...but that's just me. My parents taught me (and I believe they are correct) that there are three subjects that should be handled carefully and not brought up in the company of people you don't know well: sex, religion and politics. Of course, it is America, and you have a right to wear your political clothing. My personal take on it is this: Why bring politics into Disney? Wouldn't it be nice to just have a vacation where everybody can just "be" without highlighting the things that have divided America? Just let it go for a few days and have a happy vacation without worrying about the election.

Here's an idea...when you get to Disney and make your first stop a gift shop at Downtown Disney. Buy yourself several Disney T-shirts and wear them for the duration of your visit. I bet you a thousand dollars that you will feel happier wearing them than wearing a "statement" that will likely create animosity in half the people around you.

 

[Beth76]

Originally posted by Dakota_Lynn
Of course, it is America, and you have a right to wear your political clothing. My personal take on it is this: Why bring politics into Disney? Wouldn't it be nice to just have a vacation where everybody can just "be" without highlighting the things that have divided America? Just let it go for a few days and have a happy vacation without worrying about the election.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

At MGM on Saturday I saw both Bush and Kerry shirts. No biggie. It didn't take away from my magical day.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Sure. I don't have one as I'm not particularly fond of either candidate enough to warrant wearing a t-shirt, but I think as long as it was just a regular BUSH CHENEY 04 type shirt, the kind that look like the banners and are not really offensive in any way I don't see a problemw ith it.

Likewise, if some has one of the Kerry Edwards 04 shirts that looks like the banner I don't see a problem with that.

As long as it is not inflamatory I can't imagine anyone having a problem with it.

Shirts with crude sayings, swears or pictures of violent acts or nudity are another thing though. I don't know if there are any political shirts out there mocking either side that contain these but those I would not wear period, let alone to a family theme park.
This is my biggest pet peeve at WDW. I'll never forget the 12 year old boy with his parents wearing a shirt that said :
I Love (derogatory word for an "easy" woman)'s

or the kid who looked about 9 wearing a shirt with a nude biker woman on it.

 

[caitycaity]

I personally would avoid wearing politcal shirts at Disney because I know if I did it would offend half the people there (I'm a Kerry supporter) and I see no reason to intentionally irritate people at such a happy place...but that's just me.

i agree, but you should wear it if you want.

honestly, if i saw a lot of bush or kerry stuff when i was at wdw, i would probably be upset. i go to wdw for escapism.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Originally posted by Dakota_Lynn
You have a right to wear your bush shirt where you want. I personally would avoid wearing politcal shirts at Disney because I know if I did it would offend half the people there (I'm a Kerry supporter)

How is a shirt that just says the name of a candidate offensive?

I mean, I could see if it was a negative statement or a mocking picture, but I just don't understand how anyone can get that worked up over seeing the opposing candidates name on a shirt?

 

[Maleficent2]

You have a right to wear your bush shirt where you want. I personally would avoid wearing politcal shirts at Disney because I know if I did it would offend half the people there (I'm a Kerry supporter) and I see no reason to intentionally irritate people at such a happy place...but that's just me. My parents taught me (and I believe they are correct) that there are three subjects that should be handled carefully and not brought up in the company of people you don't know well: sex, religion and politics. Of course, it is America, and you have a right to wear your political clothing. My personal take on it is this: Why bring politics into Disney? Wouldn't it be nice to just have a vacation where everybody can just "be" without highlighting the things that have divided America? Just let it go for a few days and have a happy vacation without worrying about the election.

well said...I agree totally.


Mal

 

[goudaman40]

you have a right to wear what you want when you want; I would avoid wearing it at Disney, because you are at the happiest place on earth and that would be inviting possible unwanted conversations.

Youre on vacation - enjoy it without politics (I know it's hard because of all of the commericals they are running here).
Take a moment from the politics and enjoy splash mountain!

Also, you will notice alot of W stickers on personal vehicles around the state of fL. I can't tell you how many Bush stickers we saw on cars this past weekend - for every 20 bush stickers there was one kerry sticker.

Again - enjoy WDW and try and leave the politcs out.

 

[jrydberg]

My parents taught me that you can talk about politics with anyone if you're respectful.

If you want to wear the shirt, wear it. I wouldn't because I'm not that adamant a supporter. But I certainly wouldn't be irritated by a bunch of people wearing a Kerry/Edwards shirt.