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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: ChinuSFO who wrote (2174)	2/13/2004 7:21:17 PM
From: rrufff	Respond to of 81568

Most US voters either vote for the candidate they least hate or grudgingly for the one they feel more in tune with. It's not a great commentary but it reflects reality. The fortunate thing is that normally there is not a lot of difference in how the men handle the job. I truly believe Clinton would be exactly where Bush is after 9/11, same mistakes on intelligence, same "get Saddam", etc. So given all that, despite the bluster and the posturing, I believe Kerry or Edwards would be pretty close to where Bush is vis-a-vis the war on terror, the mideast and global issues. I think Bush is feared by opponents more and Kerry/Edwards may be able to foster international help more. For me, very close - but I'd go with Bush - just because I don't change horses unless I see a clear better ride. As for domestic policy, I am much more in tune with Democratic social values than with Bush. The abortion business, stem cell research, religious nuts, anti-nudity, etc., is not something I'd ever vote for, but I realize that much of the nation votes in a way that is much different from those of us who live close to urban areas of liberal thinking. So socially - I'd vote for the Democrats. As for business - I'd like to see a clear program. So far, Bush has been pretty decent for business, particularly small business. I hate the inclusion of super rich in the tax breaks. However, I prefer this to the democrats taxing the rich, which usually means middle class. Although I'd swing my vote to Kerry if he had a clear plan to tax million dollar salaries, except capital gains, eliminate death taxes on estates under $10 million, etc., I'm afraid we are going to have more of the same old thing. That is "we are going to roll back the Bush cuts." Although it sounds nice, it means we in the middle class will pay for it. So tax and business - my vote goes to Bush by a fairly good margin here on this issue. Medicare, medicaid, social security issues - welfare,etc. I'm not impressed with either side's vision. Lots of talk, no getting to the root of the problem, which is excess paper, inefficiency and vested interests. Vote for Bush - but only by default. As for character, I've previously posted that I feel both Kerry and Bush are opportunists in different ways. Both have been groomed and have played their cards to appear as something that they may not necessarily be. Characters - they both fit into the mold of "politician." That is good or bad. Good if you like typical politicians, bad if you want to really feel warm and fuzzy about the man. Again - Bush by default as no clear improvement with Kerry. Edwards could be a real improvement but it doesn't look like he is going to overcome the Kerry lead. So there you have the thinking of someone who could vote either way, doesn't see a lot of real dynamics coming from the Kerry camp, and would vote for Bush but reluctantly. How's that?