Bush supporters

[peachgirl]

Why is it that the Kerry supporters think they are so much nicer and better behaved than the Bush supporters????

God grant me the strength not to say it....

At least we don't flip flop!!

How very original....

 

[Geoff_M]

I'll go on record as stating that I think our country will not be "ruined" if Kerry is elected. Nor to I think that Kerry is "stupid" or a "buffoon". Nor would I say that he is any of the other less-than-nice names or things that Bush's detractors here have posted about him.

Out in the general public, I don't recall seeing shots fired into Kerry campaign offices or burgled, inflammatory symbols being burned into the lawns of Kerry supporters, Kerry being portrayed as a genocidal dictator, etc. So I'm not sure Bush supporters have a corner on acting "mean".

 

[PolyConFan]

Originally posted by peachgirl
None of the above post on the Dis...at least not that I know of and I believe that's who the op was talking about.

No, it was you who said

Originally posted by peachgirl

The right tends to get mean when things aren't going their way...

So, I was responding to your post.

Originally posted by Rafikifan

It's sad that people actually support the man who is ruining our country and risking American soldiers lives just so he could save face after 9/11 and divert the country's attention away from the ill he has done to our economy, education... Ask any teacher how wonderful the "No Child Left Behind Act" is. It is a bad joke. Sounds good until you research the facts and see it is phony just like everything else this administration has done. God help us all if he gets another 4 years. And of course the troops say they support Bush. Who wants to admit they have wasted all this time and energy fighting a war that never should have existed? Ask them when they get home. I know many families of soldiers in Iraq and they do NOT agree with George Bush.

1. He is protecting our country from terrorism. Take the battle off of our shores. You don't want to hear it, but it is the truth.

2.Our economy is GROWING at a rate not seen in decades. Do your homework

3. I am a teacher as well. NCLB sucks. Nothing good about it. We teachers want high standards and accountability. This, in reality does neither. Its only REAL pur[pose is to end public education, and replace it with a voucher system. No arguements there.

4. I have 2 issues that really concern me:
Fighting Terrorism/domestic safety & Taxation. I am with GWB all of the way there. There are many other issues where we part (immigration, perscription drug plan, too much spending on social programs, NCLB, border policing, etc...) BUT, I must focus on my major issues.

 

[Rokkitsci]

Originally posted by peachgirl
The right tends to get mean when things aren't going their way...

I wish I knew how to post that rolling on the floor laughing icon.

I recall your particular brand of post from my very first visit to the DIS board. For you to call someone "mean" in their posting is like a warthog calling someone "ugly."

I am also intrigued by the premise of this thread. Is it the position of the author that the Kerry supporters do not post attacks on Bush, or that they do not try to "explain" Kerry's gaffes?

This appears to be tunnel vision with immense narrowness.

Personally, I make no excuses for Bush's miserable performance at the debate. Whether Kerry had a 'cheat sheet' or not is of no concern to me. All that matters to me is that Kerry was not made to defend his sorry record, and that Bush did not seem prepared to go the distance in the debate.

This was an awful setback as far as I am concerned. This debate should have flattened Kerry. Instead, it left him standing and his supporters so glad that he survived with his head still on his shoulders that they have become absolutely gleeful.

Kerry did not "win" this debate. This was a forfeit. Bush gave it to him. I could have slam dunked Kerry myself. Of course, if Lehrer had been up to the task, he would have tried to probe Kerry himself, but that is no excuse for Bush to not do what had to be done. Letting Kerry get by without having to defend his record is shameful.

It will be serious if Bush does not get out of his defensive stance in the next two debates.

 

[peachgirl]

So, I was responding to your post.

Actually, I was referring to the right wingers who post on the Dis as well.

I recall your particular brand of post from my very first visit to the DIS board.

I'm flattered... Since of course you are never "mean", I'm sure you meant that in the nicest possible way, right?

Just an fyi......What I meant by "mean" is that whenever Bush gets into trouble, or when it looks like Kerry may be giving him a run for his money, the right starts in with their sludge report rumors and whatever mud they can sling to try and sidetrack the issues. It has nothing to do with how posters respond to one another, rather the topics and the timing of those topics that those on the right tend to post.

If you want the , just click on "get more" on the left side of the screen. There are lots of goodies there to express one's self with.

 

[disney4us2002]

Rokkitsci, just for you ......

When you hit "post reply" and the typing box comes up, to the left you will see a box labled "Smilies" and then in pink "Get More". Click it. A nex box appears with add'l smilies, click the one you want and it will post wherever your cursor is in the typing box. Close smilie box and finish typing. That's it.

OR you can just type it in manually - : rotfl : but take out the spaces.

The premise of this thread is to attract those who may actually be Bush supporters to mock them. If that wasn't the premise, the title instead would say something like, "Why is it necessary for Bush supporters to attempt to build up their guy?" or "Are Bush supporters feeling nervous?" The title is misrepresentative in the least and just sneaky and underhanded at the most.

 

[goin2disneyagain]

Originally posted by peachgirl
God grant me the strength not to say it....


How very original....

I didn't say it to be original. See that is my point, exactly. The attitude. Seems to me like the Kerry supporters are the mean, nasty ones. How sad!!

 

[lucysdad]

Originally posted by PolyConFan
Not the left, though...Michael Moore, Randy Rhoades (sp?), AL Franken, Dan Rather, MoveOn...etc, etc, etc......

Let's compare Michael Moore, Randi Rhodes, Al Franken and Dan Rather, to, uh, say Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly and Michael Savage.

OK, we'll pit Dan Rather vs. Bill O'Reilly, since they're the two closest to being actual journalists

O'Reilly: Claims to be fair and balanced, and in his defense, he does criticize both sides farily equally. However, he only praises the right, only argues with people that have opposing viewpoints that oppose the right, and frankly has an exceedingly short fuse.

Rather: OK, I'll surrender this one.

Winner: O'Reilly

Then we'll go Rhodes vs. Hannity, arguably the two most intelligent from each side.

Hannity: Smart, personable, and a big fat liar. Damn, all this guy does is repeat himself and lie, and then repeat the lies. What a waste of intelligence and talent.

Rhodes: Far and away the most introspective, truthful and "done their homework" political talk-show host going. Kudos to Randi, although her style and voice are both acquired tastes.

Winner: Rhodes

OK, then Franken vs. Rush.

Franken: A goofball, at times an idiotic goofball. Yet, he's done his homework and has an underlying intellect that sometimes shows through (as in his book, sorry O'Reilly and Hannity). He could do a better job of staying focused, but he does get in the occassionial zinger, and rarely criticizes unjustly.

Rush: As in "oh whatta" The only true Rush echoes are the ones in his empty head. Drugs and hatred have taken their oh so dreadful toll. Should retire to the Betty Ford Clinic.

Winner: Franken

Savage vs. Moore. The two so-called nutjobs.

Savage: Agree 100% this man is a certifiable lunatic. Never have I heard so much hate spew from one mouth. I know most of you on the right won't even claim him as one of your own, but anyone who continually calls liberalism a "mental disease" can only be called one of your own. Sorry.

Moore: Over the top? Yes. Certifiable? Absolutely not. Despite all your denials, much of what he has to say is absolute fact. Yes, he embellishes to get his point across, but that does not diminish the point.

There you go: Libs 3, Cons 1. Deal with it, baby.

 

[disney4us2002]

Deal with it??? Ha ha ha.

Moore wouldn't know a fact if it bit him in his big rear! His purpose is to make money. Bashing Bush was merely a way for him to capitalize on the popular sport of doing just what all the liberals are doing for free. I cannot find a single redeeming quality about him.

I watch some of 'OReilly and agree he is a hot head but I don't find him particularly offensive toward the left. DR is not a person we mention in my house anymore. He has proven himself to be indefensible.

Of the others you mention, I only have limited knowledge of their names (except for Savage and Rhodes of whom I've never heard) as I don't watch most political junkies. I've heard lots of talk here about Hannity but since I cannot stand his partner I do not watch the show at all. I will say I think he's a good looking guy but politically, I have no idea how over the top he is. You could've brought up Bill Maher for the left. I hate him.

 

[lucysdad]

I agree that Moore's biggest ambition is fame and money, but he does have some points. Why do you hate Maher?

 

[luvthatduke]

"Personally, I make no excuses for Bush's miserable performance at the debate. Whether Kerry had a 'cheat sheet' or not is of no concern to me. All that matters to me is that Kerry was not made to defend his sorry record, and that Bush did not seem prepared to go the distance in the debate.

This was an awful setback as far as I am concerned. This debate should have flattened Kerry. Instead, it left him standing and his supporters so glad that he survived with his head still on his shoulders that they have become absolutely gleeful.

Kerry did not "win" this debate. This was a forfeit. Bush gave it to him. I could have slam dunked Kerry myself. Of course, if Lehrer had been up to the task, he would have tried to probe Kerry himself, but that is no excuse for Bush to not do what had to be done. Letting Kerry get by without having to defend his record is shameful.

It will be serious if Bush does not get out of his defensive stance in the next two debates."

Thank you, you said it well... I back our President 100%,
but his lackluster performance is now something he's
going to have to climb back up from.


To the post'r who referred to "us" as having to
prove Bush's lead... Um, what polls have you been
watching for the past few weeks?
Bush HAS been in the lead, and with a good margin
to boot - unfortunately, the bad debate delivery/posture
has now brought him down to a dead heat w/Kerry.
So, we've had NOTHING to PROVE at all...
But, he'd better pay attention to what he didn't do
that he should have done that night!

I have to say that one of my concerns with the
race becoming even closer, is a replay of 2000.
Not with the electorate - I believe it will go to Bush
and perhaps very well, but with the incredibly
even division among the popular votes across the nation
that year... Florida nothwithstanding.


Also, I can't find the links (I'll post later if I do),
but both Iran and China made scathing remarks
directly to Kerry last night/today regarding Kerry's
plans to work w/Iran over nuclear fuel and to
approach N. Korea bi-laterily (sp?).
Iran made it clear they have no intention of
working w/him, and China said they'd walk,
which is EXACTLY what Bush tried to convey
more than once during the debate.

 

[N.Bailey]

A good indication which is update daily.

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

 

[richiebaseball]

And another site to check

http://www.electionprojection.com/elections2004.html

 

[Pete's Mom]

Originally posted by peachgirl
The right tends to get mean when things aren't going their way...

Hmmmm....so you are voting for Bush now? Glad to see you've finally come around!

 

[denisenh]

Originally posted by The Edge
What's up with all of the posts trying to prove that Kerry cheats at debates, troops support Bush, all posts that suggest Kerry is in the lead are biased, etc, etc. Sounds like you are in a little bit of a panic. What are you worried about? Bush has it in the bag. Right?

Just seems like Bush supporters are trying to prove something. Or are they just afraid?

Don't worry about it. I am 100% positive that we will have

United States of America

President John Kerry and Vice President John Edwards

on January 20th in 2005

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

I am voting Bush! I do not want my DH to be in Iraq (or anywhere military related) with Kerry at the helm. *shudder* We FINALLY got someone who appreciates our military and acts accordingly by increasing the wages of our proverty stricken soldiers. I do not want Kerry deciding my fate!

 

[luvthatduke]

"Don't worry about it. I am 100% positive that we will have

United States of America

President John Kerry and Vice President John Edwards

on January 20th in 2005"


Here are all my emotions as I read this:

 

[Galahad]

I have to say that one of my concerns with the race becoming even closer, is a replay of 2000.

Actually I think that this time around, even if the races is not even close, we won't "have a winner" for a few weeks after the election. The Gore campaign in 2000 set the new precedent for how elections are decided for the foreseeable future, IMO.

 

[Jynohn]

Originally posted by Rafikifan
[I know many families of soldiers in Iraq and they do NOT agree with George Bush. [/B]

This one does.