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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective
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To: American Spirit who wrote (1624)10/8/2000 6:05:16 PM
From: cosmicforce  Read Replies (1) of 10042
 
I think those gaffes are mainly invented and promulgated by the political media (both news and PAC flavors) to symbolize content.

There should always be things that bug you about a candidate. If there isn't then you aren't examining their records closely enough. It's not like Gore isn't connected. This connection robs you of quality and weakens their character. Most politicians would sell out their mother to get elected. I think Jimmy Carter was a notable exception.

But Nixon, who I think was a better president than some Democrats would let you think, said "You wouldn't want the attributes in your children that makes for a good politician." I think this is an intelligent and accurate assessment.

When I participated in College Politics I was surprised by the self-serving nature of people. The very process of politics corrupts.

So I'd counter, that even though I may vote for Gore, that the things they say about him and the Clintons in regard to character are not ALL empty. There are things as a humanist or progressive that should really bother you about the Clintons. Gore is backed by the Clintons and was selected 8 years ago as his successor. If you doubt that in that 8 year period, he has not made tacit agreements, then you don't understand Washington politics. Please, be ever vigilant especially about those who purport to support your beliefs and show very little evidence. Support for women's rights? Where is the female VP? Support for minorities is somewhat better supported by them.
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