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

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (22062)	5/12/2004 2:44:19 PM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 81568

What's the cost of fighting terrorism Kenneth?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (22062)	5/12/2004 11:43:56 PM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 81568

Four More Years? consortiumnews.com <<...Mounting U.S. casualties and photographic evidence of abused Iraqi prisoners seem finally to have awakened many Americans to the dreadful realities of this war. Mainstream America also is starting to ask questions about how the nation got into such a mess. That line of questioning will inevitably lead back to Bush's style of decision-making and the way his administration sells his "gut" judgments to the public. To Bush's supporters, his pattern of trusting his instincts and then sticking to his decisions regardless of the consequences is a sign of resolve, strength and boldness. To them, Bush will remain an inspiring leader, while Kerry's tendency to weigh all sides will be seen as indecision and a lack of core beliefs. After more than three years, however, other Americans are recognizing the dangers that can result from a political leader who believes his instincts are inspired by the Almighty and who rejects a pragmatic assessment of the limits of American power. To them, Kerry's more careful deliberations may become appealing. Election 2004 will be the final word on whether Americans are ready to give another four years to Bush, the believer, or whether they have concluded that it's finally time for a president who thinks things through...>>