TwistedCU
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Being a worker in a union shop, I am a rare conservative type who is most interested in seeing the constitution remain our guidance. I hear the "yellow Dog Dems" (that is an old phrase that means they would rather vote for a yellow dog than a republican) views on a daily basis. Then I listen to talk radio and hear a few guys that I think are in love with Bush. There seems to be no middle anymore. That conservative/constitutional interest (not a party-line republican interest) is being challenged more and more on a yearly basis from both of our political parties. I have been both a registered Democrat and a registered Republican, but I truly believe that we really don't have much of a choice today. Every time any politician seems dedicated to upholding the constitution and keeping federal government small from either party, they are made out to be nuts by both political parties and the media - Dean, McCain, Buchannon to name a few. Heck even Al Gore was a conservative Democrat before he teamed up with Slick Willie. It's true and some of you all wouldn't believe the things he originally ran on like he was pro-life for example. Well they whipped that ol boy into shape didn't they :roll:
They have monoplolized our government for too long and although I believe Bush to be the lesser of two evils (my opinion folks - don't flame my OPINION), I very well may cast a protest vote to someone else. I know it is a vote wasted but I'm just so damned sick of politicians having a platform leveled by their parties. You get out of line the media will be all over you. You don't change your stance on this issue we'll cut off your support. Howie Dean was made out to be a complete idiot for that scream while Clinton was glorified even after affairs, whitewater, etc. John McCain was made out to be the hot-tempered angry white male, and Buchannon was made out to be a whack job because he was a Christian and the spin was that he would not be able to maintain a separation of church and state. The difference between them and Clinton is Clinton was the "perfect Democrat" while the 3 mentioned above strayed from their political party's line a bit.
Sadly it will be at least another 4 to 8 years before the next poor bastard tries to run for the office with solid ideals, but most likely they'll make him out to be a homo-phobe or male chauvanist or a pooch screwer.
It's just so painfully obvious how strong our governent has become and how deep the influence of out politicians in every aspect of our country. Freedoms are in serious jeopardy and the more I think about it, I may just vote against all incumbants across the ballot, voting for any independants, greens, libertarians, or moonies I see on it. What a beautiful thing it would be to get all or most of these senators and congressmen out of thier offices and some new blood in there. A pipe dream I know.
I can't believe you read this whole thing but thanks for letting me rant.
Harry
They have monoplolized our government for too long and although I believe Bush to be the lesser of two evils (my opinion folks - don't flame my OPINION), I very well may cast a protest vote to someone else. I know it is a vote wasted but I'm just so damned sick of politicians having a platform leveled by their parties. You get out of line the media will be all over you. You don't change your stance on this issue we'll cut off your support. Howie Dean was made out to be a complete idiot for that scream while Clinton was glorified even after affairs, whitewater, etc. John McCain was made out to be the hot-tempered angry white male, and Buchannon was made out to be a whack job because he was a Christian and the spin was that he would not be able to maintain a separation of church and state. The difference between them and Clinton is Clinton was the "perfect Democrat" while the 3 mentioned above strayed from their political party's line a bit.
Sadly it will be at least another 4 to 8 years before the next poor bastard tries to run for the office with solid ideals, but most likely they'll make him out to be a homo-phobe or male chauvanist or a pooch screwer.
It's just so painfully obvious how strong our governent has become and how deep the influence of out politicians in every aspect of our country. Freedoms are in serious jeopardy and the more I think about it, I may just vote against all incumbants across the ballot, voting for any independants, greens, libertarians, or moonies I see on it. What a beautiful thing it would be to get all or most of these senators and congressmen out of thier offices and some new blood in there. A pipe dream I know.
I can't believe you read this whole thing but thanks for letting me rant.
Harry
