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To: epicure who wrote (178059)	12/27/2011 10:31:51 AM
From: Steve Lokness	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542940

<<You are a conservative who is comfortable posting on politics for pros.>>> Epicure; despite recent postings he hasn't posted on politics for pros in over 8 months! What in the world did you find offensive about his post? He only suggested that Huntsman was a viable candidate for some liberals. Huntsmans is most definitely a social conservative, but he is clearly is very unlike conservatives in some of his other thoughts. He wants to draw down our military - clearly a liberal idea. He also believes in science and evolution which also clearly separates him from the conservative base.

To: epicure who wrote (178059)	12/27/2011 12:47:44 PM
From: bruwin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 542940

The underlying point that I was trying to make in my post was that, in the world of today, with all its complicated problems and issues, it could be a good idea not to be too focussed on one’s own personal political bias, but rather to spend more time constructively analyzing the views and actions of others in a genuine attempt to uncover what is actually best for the country, and support that individual’s attempts to do just that. Personally, I don’t see the point in voting Democrat (or Republican), just because one is Democrat (or Republican), if that particular Democratic (or Republican) candidate isn’t going to cut it in terms of what will be best for the USA. And here, I’m not waving a flag for Huntsman, or anyone else. It seemed to me that Nicholas Schmutte’s approach was a sentiment worth considering. Putting one’s mark on the ballot paper should, IMO, be considered as a most important personal action and responsibility. Needless to say, personal political bias and proclivity will play a role, but should that be placed ahead of the ultimate good of one’s Nation?