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[Ex-SD]

temeculaguy: I’m with you.
I used to naively believe that who the person in the oval office was would make more of a difference than it really does but in reality, it ain’t so. In the end, the overwhelming majority of politicians are crooks and will take a bribe to enrich themselves and say anything to keep getting elected so they can keep taking more bribes. For each one that they catch, a thousand more get away with it. And when they get caught, (since most are lawyers) they find loopholes to slip out of a conviction.

One of the most recent, glaring cases was William J. Jefferson of Louisiana who was caught with $90k in cash that he took as a bribe and that he was hiding in his freezer. (earlier, Jefferson was videotaped by the FBI receiving $100k in $100 bills in a leather briefcase) Despite this evidence (and much more), legal maneuvering has kept him out of prison and he ran for re-election and won. Presently, he has finally been indicted by a grand jury and but is still serving in Congress. In the end, he will probably get off with a slap on the hand………..and we’ll never know how many times and how much money he took as bribes over his political career.

And on a local level………….who could ever forget, “Greedy” Duke Cunningham?

And so, the political beauty pageant goes on and the general public gets poorer by the actions of these fools on Capitol Hill.

[TheBreeze]

Hmmmm … I have to disagree. I think who the President is can have a major influence on society.

I voted for Bush in 2000 just because he was a Republican even though I had a strong suspicion that he was a dumbass. Turns out, not only was he a dumbass, he is also probably the most corrupt Presidents since Nixon. If Gore had won in 2000, I seriously doubt we would be in Iraq now. Plus, I believe that Bush’s “Ownership Society” policies played a major role in this housing bubble. If I could go back in time, I’d definitely vote for Gore in 2000 (as would a large majority of Americans I suspect).

Looking back, some of the best times for the United States in recent years have been the Clinton years. I believe that was not only due to Clinton being a smart guy, but also because Republicans controlled Congress and were able to shut down some of Clinton’s more radical ideas, such as universal health care. I’d like to see us get back to a split government, with Obama in the White House and Republicans in charge of Congress. Unfortunately, I think Bush has screwed things up so badly that Democrats will win both the White House and Congress.

[TheBreeze]

Hmmmm … I have to disagree. I think who the President is can have a major influence on society.

I voted for Bush in 2000 just because he was a Republican even though I had a strong suspicion that he was a dumbass. Turns out, not only was he a dumbass, he is also probably the most corrupt Presidents since Nixon. If Gore had won in 2000, I seriously doubt we would be in Iraq now. Plus, I believe that Bush’s “Ownership Society” policies played a major role in this housing bubble. If I could go back in time, I’d definitely vote for Gore in 2000 (as would a large majority of Americans I suspect).

Looking back, some of the best times for the United States in recent years have been the Clinton years. I believe that was not only due to Clinton being a smart guy, but also because Republicans controlled Congress and were able to shut down some of Clinton’s more radical ideas, such as universal health care. I’d like to see us get back to a split government, with Obama in the White House and Republicans in charge of Congress. Unfortunately, I think Bush has screwed things up so badly that Democrats will win both the White House and Congress.

[TheBreeze]

Hmmmm … I have to disagree. I think who the President is can have a major influence on society.

I voted for Bush in 2000 just because he was a Republican even though I had a strong suspicion that he was a dumbass. Turns out, not only was he a dumbass, he is also probably the most corrupt Presidents since Nixon. If Gore had won in 2000, I seriously doubt we would be in Iraq now. Plus, I believe that Bush’s “Ownership Society” policies played a major role in this housing bubble. If I could go back in time, I’d definitely vote for Gore in 2000 (as would a large majority of Americans I suspect).

Looking back, some of the best times for the United States in recent years have been the Clinton years. I believe that was not only due to Clinton being a smart guy, but also because Republicans controlled Congress and were able to shut down some of Clinton’s more radical ideas, such as universal health care. I’d like to see us get back to a split government, with Obama in the White House and Republicans in charge of Congress. Unfortunately, I think Bush has screwed things up so badly that Democrats will win both the White House and Congress.

[TheBreeze]

Hmmmm … I have to disagree. I think who the President is can have a major influence on society.

I voted for Bush in 2000 just because he was a Republican even though I had a strong suspicion that he was a dumbass. Turns out, not only was he a dumbass, he is also probably the most corrupt Presidents since Nixon. If Gore had won in 2000, I seriously doubt we would be in Iraq now. Plus, I believe that Bush’s “Ownership Society” policies played a major role in this housing bubble. If I could go back in time, I’d definitely vote for Gore in 2000 (as would a large majority of Americans I suspect).

Looking back, some of the best times for the United States in recent years have been the Clinton years. I believe that was not only due to Clinton being a smart guy, but also because Republicans controlled Congress and were able to shut down some of Clinton’s more radical ideas, such as universal health care. I’d like to see us get back to a split government, with Obama in the White House and Republicans in charge of Congress. Unfortunately, I think Bush has screwed things up so badly that Democrats will win both the White House and Congress.

[TheBreeze]

Hmmmm … I have to disagree. I think who the President is can have a major influence on society.

I voted for Bush in 2000 just because he was a Republican even though I had a strong suspicion that he was a dumbass. Turns out, not only was he a dumbass, he is also probably the most corrupt Presidents since Nixon. If Gore had won in 2000, I seriously doubt we would be in Iraq now. Plus, I believe that Bush’s “Ownership Society” policies played a major role in this housing bubble. If I could go back in time, I’d definitely vote for Gore in 2000 (as would a large majority of Americans I suspect).

Looking back, some of the best times for the United States in recent years have been the Clinton years. I believe that was not only due to Clinton being a smart guy, but also because Republicans controlled Congress and were able to shut down some of Clinton’s more radical ideas, such as universal health care. I’d like to see us get back to a split government, with Obama in the White House and Republicans in charge of Congress. Unfortunately, I think Bush has screwed things up so badly that Democrats will win both the White House and Congress.

[Bunny Meadows]

I’m a long-life Democrat and am beginning to agree with Temecula Guy. I know that writing local officials and politicans has much more of an impact.

Call me jaded, but I think the president staffs the government with friends and cronies (sheeeshhh…we all remember “Brownie” after Katrina, right?) Plum diplomatic posts are awarded to $upporter$, etc. Then, backrooms deals are cut that support the President’s $upporter$ and agenda.

I’m not wild about ANY of the dem candidates. As a woman, I really want to like Hillary. I loved Bill (much to my husband’s dismay). But, I dont think she can really win.

If you look at their websites, with their issue positions, it’s almost laughable. John Edwards wants to “end poverty in a generation” along with other grandiose (and unrealistic) goals. Yeah, right. They all blow a lot of smoke at us…and nothing ever really changes.

The one candiate that scares the CRAP out of me is Huckabee…I’m tired of mixing religion and politics, and dont really want to see a Baptist minister in the Oval Office. Especially one with a son that tortures animals for fun (http://www.newsweek.com/id/78241)

Sorry for the rant. I’d better go eat something. I’m hypoglycemic and cranky…

[Bunny Meadows]

I’m a long-life Democrat and am beginning to agree with Temecula Guy. I know that writing local officials and politicans has much more of an impact.

Call me jaded, but I think the president staffs the government with friends and cronies (sheeeshhh…we all remember “Brownie” after Katrina, right?) Plum diplomatic posts are awarded to $upporter$, etc. Then, backrooms deals are cut that support the President’s $upporter$ and agenda.

I’m not wild about ANY of the dem candidates. As a woman, I really want to like Hillary. I loved Bill (much to my husband’s dismay). But, I dont think she can really win.

If you look at their websites, with their issue positions, it’s almost laughable. John Edwards wants to “end poverty in a generation” along with other grandiose (and unrealistic) goals. Yeah, right. They all blow a lot of smoke at us…and nothing ever really changes.

The one candiate that scares the CRAP out of me is Huckabee…I’m tired of mixing religion and politics, and dont really want to see a Baptist minister in the Oval Office. Especially one with a son that tortures animals for fun (http://www.newsweek.com/id/78241)

Sorry for the rant. I’d better go eat something. I’m hypoglycemic and cranky…

[Bunny Meadows]

I’m a long-life Democrat and am beginning to agree with Temecula Guy. I know that writing local officials and politicans has much more of an impact.

Call me jaded, but I think the president staffs the government with friends and cronies (sheeeshhh…we all remember “Brownie” after Katrina, right?) Plum diplomatic posts are awarded to $upporter$, etc. Then, backrooms deals are cut that support the President’s $upporter$ and agenda.

I’m not wild about ANY of the dem candidates. As a woman, I really want to like Hillary. I loved Bill (much to my husband’s dismay). But, I dont think she can really win.

If you look at their websites, with their issue positions, it’s almost laughable. John Edwards wants to “end poverty in a generation” along with other grandiose (and unrealistic) goals. Yeah, right. They all blow a lot of smoke at us…and nothing ever really changes.

The one candiate that scares the CRAP out of me is Huckabee…I’m tired of mixing religion and politics, and dont really want to see a Baptist minister in the Oval Office. Especially one with a son that tortures animals for fun (http://www.newsweek.com/id/78241)

Sorry for the rant. I’d better go eat something. I’m hypoglycemic and cranky…

[Bunny Meadows]

I’m a long-life Democrat and am beginning to agree with Temecula Guy. I know that writing local officials and politicans has much more of an impact.

Call me jaded, but I think the president staffs the government with friends and cronies (sheeeshhh…we all remember “Brownie” after Katrina, right?) Plum diplomatic posts are awarded to $upporter$, etc. Then, backrooms deals are cut that support the President’s $upporter$ and agenda.

I’m not wild about ANY of the dem candidates. As a woman, I really want to like Hillary. I loved Bill (much to my husband’s dismay). But, I dont think she can really win.

If you look at their websites, with their issue positions, it’s almost laughable. John Edwards wants to “end poverty in a generation” along with other grandiose (and unrealistic) goals. Yeah, right. They all blow a lot of smoke at us…and nothing ever really changes.

The one candiate that scares the CRAP out of me is Huckabee…I’m tired of mixing religion and politics, and dont really want to see a Baptist minister in the Oval Office. Especially one with a son that tortures animals for fun (http://www.newsweek.com/id/78241)

Sorry for the rant. I’d better go eat something. I’m hypoglycemic and cranky…

[Bunny Meadows]

I’m a long-life Democrat and am beginning to agree with Temecula Guy. I know that writing local officials and politicans has much more of an impact.

Call me jaded, but I think the president staffs the government with friends and cronies (sheeeshhh…we all remember “Brownie” after Katrina, right?) Plum diplomatic posts are awarded to $upporter$, etc. Then, backrooms deals are cut that support the President’s $upporter$ and agenda.

I’m not wild about ANY of the dem candidates. As a woman, I really want to like Hillary. I loved Bill (much to my husband’s dismay). But, I dont think she can really win.

If you look at their websites, with their issue positions, it’s almost laughable. John Edwards wants to “end poverty in a generation” along with other grandiose (and unrealistic) goals. Yeah, right. They all blow a lot of smoke at us…and nothing ever really changes.

The one candiate that scares the CRAP out of me is Huckabee…I’m tired of mixing religion and politics, and dont really want to see a Baptist minister in the Oval Office. Especially one with a son that tortures animals for fun (http://www.newsweek.com/id/78241)

Sorry for the rant. I’d better go eat something. I’m hypoglycemic and cranky…

[XBoxBoy]

Regardless of whether the president has much impact on your life, as a Californian, your vote has virtually no impact on who will be elected. In political circles it’s a given that whoever the Democrats run in California will win ALL of the electorial college votes for the state of California. And I guarantee this year will be no different. In the last several elections the republican candidate has not even bothered to do anything more than one or two token appearances in California.

There are three ways you can look at this:
1) Not vote since the result is a foregone conclusion.
2) Be a good sheeple and vote Democratic and enjoy the fact you voted for the winning candidate.
3) Vote for some radical nutcase candidate, hoping to send a “message” that you are fed up with the lousy bums the demrepubs give us.

My personal preference is #3, but then again I never have had much sense and always had a soft spot for radical nutcases.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

Regardless of whether the president has much impact on your life, as a Californian, your vote has virtually no impact on who will be elected. In political circles it’s a given that whoever the Democrats run in California will win ALL of the electorial college votes for the state of California. And I guarantee this year will be no different. In the last several elections the republican candidate has not even bothered to do anything more than one or two token appearances in California.

There are three ways you can look at this:
1) Not vote since the result is a foregone conclusion.
2) Be a good sheeple and vote Democratic and enjoy the fact you voted for the winning candidate.
3) Vote for some radical nutcase candidate, hoping to send a “message” that you are fed up with the lousy bums the demrepubs give us.

My personal preference is #3, but then again I never have had much sense and always had a soft spot for radical nutcases.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

Regardless of whether the president has much impact on your life, as a Californian, your vote has virtually no impact on who will be elected. In political circles it’s a given that whoever the Democrats run in California will win ALL of the electorial college votes for the state of California. And I guarantee this year will be no different. In the last several elections the republican candidate has not even bothered to do anything more than one or two token appearances in California.

There are three ways you can look at this:
1) Not vote since the result is a foregone conclusion.
2) Be a good sheeple and vote Democratic and enjoy the fact you voted for the winning candidate.
3) Vote for some radical nutcase candidate, hoping to send a “message” that you are fed up with the lousy bums the demrepubs give us.

My personal preference is #3, but then again I never have had much sense and always had a soft spot for radical nutcases.

XBoxBoy

[XBoxBoy]

Regardless of whether the president has much impact on your life, as a Californian, your vote has virtually no impact on who will be elected. In political circles it’s a given that whoever the Democrats run in California will win ALL of the electorial college votes for the state of California. And I guarantee this year will be no different. In the last several elections the republican candidate has not even bothered to do anything more than one or two token appearances in California.

There are three ways you can look at this:
1) Not vote since the result is a foregone conclusion.
2) Be a good sheeple and vote Democratic and enjoy the fact you voted for the winning candidate.
3) Vote for some radical nutcase candidate, hoping to send a “message” that you are fed up with the lousy bums the demrepubs give us.

My personal preference is #3, but then again I never have had much sense and always had a soft spot for radical nutcases.

XBoxBoy

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