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I don't know much about Cheney, but in my opinion George Bush is a normal man like you and I, and I'm not going to hate him for doing what he thinks is right. I think he's got a good heart and a good mind, and I believe he does his job to the best of his ability. I can't ask for more than that in an elected official. It amazes me that everyone sees him as a snake in the grass when it's clearly apparent to me that's he's honest to a fault, even to the point that it makes him look like a buffoon on television.
the problem is you (americans) only see one allternative to capitalism, which is communism. which due to the cold war you have been conditioned against. neither system is perfect. where is the 'left' in american politics? it doesnt even exist.. even the slightest hint at that and they get labelled as commies.
Quote from: Overseer on July 19, 2004, 06:27:43 AMthe problem is you (americans) only see one allternative to capitalism, which is communism. which due to the cold war you have been conditioned against. neither system is perfect. where is the 'left' in american politics? it doesnt even exist.. even the slightest hint at that and they get labelled as commies.The US has a left, that is what the Democrats are. Now if by left you mean socialists or communists, then no we don't, because the overwhelming majority of Americans hate socialism and communism. And our economy is better because of that.
America may not have much of a left but it doesn't seem to hurt us. We are the strongest country in the world.
I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility
I believe Americans value and should preserve out national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
I just have a few comments/questions in regards to these things mentioned:Quote from: Woodrow on July 19, 2004, 11:10:09 PMI believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.So how do you feel about the Patriot Act, which in fact takes away some of our constitutional rights and freedoms?Quote from: Woodrow on July 19, 2004, 11:10:09 PMI believe government must practice fiscal responsibility How is the Bush administration doing on that one?Quote from: Woodrow on July 19, 2004, 11:10:09 PMI believe Americans value and should preserve out national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.At the moment, the opposite is happening (war, not peace; torture of prisoners, some not even being captured in battle, etc). What's your opinion on the torture of prisoners?
I am a republican because:-I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.-I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless or race, creed, sex, age or disability.-I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.-I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.-I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.-I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.-I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.-I believe Americans value and should preserve out national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideas into positive and successful principles of government.