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To: Mary Cluney who wrote (37967)	4/5/2004 10:20:34 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793964

Liberals and Conservatives have to get together - they both have to clean house and get rid of the crazies in their ranks. Amen. Unfortunately, that won't happen because the crazies are the dedicated party workers and voters. It is counter-intuitive for politicians to discard them in favor of a potential vote from the apathetic middle.

To: Mary Cluney who wrote (37967)	4/5/2004 10:51:22 AM
From: Rascal	Respond to of 793964

There are only 4 categories of Leaders. 1. Good guy, good for the country. 2. Good guy, bad for the country. 3. Flawed guy, good for the country. 4. Flawed guy, bad for the country. Bush doesn't budget, plan and implement foreign policy , or manage the size and scope of government according to conservative ideology. When do conservatives think he is going to start? Will conservatives buy his soft pedaling of sound bites AT SMALL TOWN adoring news stations such as jobs are growing, rates are good, deficits don't matter. Maybe he has a plan to cut and run from his economic policies like he is doing in Iraq. Do you think the conservatives will not notice? It is too late to enjoy the comfort of defining ourselves by our anachronistic political beliefs. It doesn't matter anymore. It's the 21st Century. The COld War is Over. They are starting to think Friedman was wrong. The dynamic unfolds between the relationship of the big product levers that balance and suck value from economies: Oil/Gas US Dollar Interest Rates Gold Diamonds Drugs The cash flow of the big money men lands in one of these categories based on how well they manipulate these products through the system (Have you noticed how much heroin production and refinement has grown in Afghanistan?) The grand game is no longer reflected in the gdp, stock market or financial statements. And politics is just the back ground music. Who ever is our next President will be equally challenged by the task. And the solutions will driven by needs lower on Maslow's pyramid. We increase our chance for success with a #1 or #3. Even a #2 might work out. At least we would feel better about our country's more palatable paternal profile. I don't know if Kerry is a #1, #2, or #3. He isn't my first choice. But I know we've got a #4 and it is too dangerous to let keep him keep driving the bus. We are off the road heading into the jungle.. Rascal @AnyBodyButBush.com

To: Mary Cluney who wrote (37967)	4/5/2004 10:57:07 AM
From: Suma	Respond to of 793964

You are not butting in and I think what you say is precisely what I think. We all are seeking the truth. Personally I am tired of the posts that only attack others and the rancor that sometimes permeates some of the posts on this board and OTHERS.. I have been bashed for an opinion and am willing always to listen to be referred to a site wherein I might hear the other side of an argument. I think it is time for the Country to come together but I don't see either candidate doing this. All I hear are allegations in the ads of what one candidate did wrong or contradictions to anyone's finding the truth. And things are extrapolated from what the full meaning of what candidate may have said or intended and twisted to sound like a truth... Your post was very salient for me and well said. I wish I could express myself as well. Thank you for sharing it.