<p>Is anyone else bummed out Kerry lost? I'm even madder that my stupid state basically made him lose. We were his last chance and we betrayed him. I was so sure he was going to win, that this came as a real shock. It's amazing how such a small percent can make a difference. As a liberal democrat, four years with a republican again seems like a long time.</p>
<p>Yup. totally bummed. Don't worry, you're not alone lol I feel like it's going to be such a looooong 4 years now...</p>
<p>Not at all...I'm thrilled.</p>
<p>im totally bummed. im wearing black for a week, as a sign of mourning. tho at least this time he won legit, he didnt steal this election.</p>
<p>I posted on the next thread that a few members of my rather conservative middle aged womens book group are so depressed that they want to go drown their sorrows.
As for me I am too busy but coming from a state that went for Kerry, I am puzzled at what those red states see in Bush.
I am pro-choice, pro- marriage ( for everyone) pro-environment, pro-education ( and funding)
I have major problems with the Patriot Act, war in Iraq and big tax breaks for businesses and investors overseas.
What exactly can Bush do for our country? give me specifics, I don't see being bornagain reformed substance abuser as enough of a reason.</p>
<p>I am thrilled that we have George Bush for four more years and don't feel the need to defend my choicre in voting for him. (and it was the largest popular vote in history - that should tell you something) I am secure, the stock market responded positively, and he will now have the chance to finish what he started.</p>
<p>emerald, I wholeheartedly agree</p>
<p>I'm not bummed at all, but I appreciate your concern. A good man who was unfairly vilified for years has been vindicated. And he will lead our military in the tough task ahead, which is the annihilation of Islamofascism.</p>
<p>"it Was The Largest Popular Vote In History-that Should Tellyou Something"</p>
<p>Bush Won Fair And Square. But Since When Is Something Right Just Because The Majority Believe It?</p>
<p>that's true grammy. Plus, the reason why it was the biggest vote was because it had one of the biggest turnouts. I can't fathom why people are happy that Bush won because "he can finish what he started." I support the troops, because what else am I going to do if they're already there, but there is no logical basis for this "war." He shouldn't have gone in in the first place, and he shouldn't be given the ability now, by the people, who voted for him, to kill millions of other men simply for the sake of his pride.</p>
<p>I'm not saying Bush is terrible, I just don't favor him we'll say. I believed Kerry would win so much, I was shocked when he didn't. I'm still shocked. This was the first election I took a real interest in, and it sucks when your state made the opponent win. I don't think Bush can do anything for this country (my personal opinion). It hurts when you're watching the election, knowing your canidate has a .00001% chance of winning it. When it was 112-156 I really got bummed. My teacher even let us watch his concession seat even though she's strongly republican. <em>sigh</em> If you're a hardcore Kerry fan like me, you understand this devestation, and if you're not you think i'm crazy, which is probably true as well. :(</p>
<p>It's not worth being bummed out about. At the end of the day, the only difference between the Dems and the Republicans is their slogans and the special interest groups each is in bed with. Does it really matter if the candidates are bought and paid for by Wall Street investment bankers or trial attornies?</p>
<p>The parties want to create this illusion of grand disagreement -- it's good for fundraising. But, the reality is that both go about their business in Washington in exactly the same way and that business is mostly about raising money from corporate interests.</p>
<p>Having John Q. Public bitterly disappointed or jubilant works to their advantage, because it distracts your attention from their real work. Most of the philosophical debate is posturing.</p>
<p>I know how you feel. I thought the world would come to an end when Ron Reagan was elected. But, eight years later, the country was still going along about like it always had.</p>
<p>I reckon the country could surive four years of George W. Bush or John Kerry, which is testament to the resiliancy and strength of our country.</p>
<p>We are all entitled to our opinions and we had the chance to air them for many months now. No need to argue about any of it. I don't need to understand why you feel the way you do and you don't need to understand why I feel the way I do. What we do need to do is unite as one country and get on with enjoying our lives, support our government and be united. Kerry asked his supporters to do that, Bush asked everyone to do that and moving on for the good of the country is a positive, productive thing to do. I hope your anger becomes positive energy.</p>
<p>"to kill millions of other men simply for the sake of his pride."</p>
<p>Just a tad of hyperbole there? A very few very bad people are about to be killed in Fallujah and Ramadi. These evildoers would gladly kill you and yours, yet thanks to the administration, they will be killed by the US Marine Corps. instead. Yes, the president is now free to allow these troops to finish what they started, which is what they must do...and what they want to do. There is no running away from this challenge history has presented us.</p>
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As for me I am too busy but coming from a state that went for Kerry, I am puzzled at what those red states see in Bush.
I am pro-choice, pro- marriage ( for everyone) pro-environment, pro-education ( and funding)
I have major problems with the Patriot Act, war in Iraq and big tax breaks for businesses and investors overseas.
What exactly can Bush do for our country? give me specifics, I don't see being bornagain reformed substance abuser as enough of a reason.
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<p>W0w... Just because YOU don't agree with Bush or his policies does not give you the right to question other people's BELIEFS, especially about things like abortion and gay rights. Why do YOu seem so "puzzled" by the simple fact that different people have different opinions. </p>
<p>I don't feel the need to defend my support of Bush. Neither does 51% of the rest of the country. Maybe YOU should accept other peoples beliefs, rather than regarding them as "puzzling" or "unfounded". Maybe you should wait four more years and then work to vote a Democrat in if you feel like it. This country has always survived through opinions and competition, and it always will.</p>
<p>I don't really feel like hearing this "It's happened to me before..." I think there are quite a few differences between the parties and the congress. We will be conservative for the next four years, and it sucks. Things have to change, and I thought JFK (John F. Kerry) was the key. And by the way, Reagan did nothing good for this country, no matter how many people think he is/was a national hero.</p>
<p>If I seeem bitter, I am</p>
<p>Haha...yeah, saving the world from nuclear holocaust is nothing...nothing at all...</p>
<p>bush had the most votes for a candidate in history but also the most votes against a candidate. more people than ever voted, and looking at the results, they voted almost exactly evenly.
and there is no need, with such a divided election, to tell anybody they dont have the right to find certain beliefs confusing or puzzeling. 100% of voters are confused by the 50% of the people who didnt vote for the same candidate they did.
BECAUSE we are American, vancat, we all have the RIGHT to question what other people believe. YOU, as an American, have the OBLIGATION to accept that some people will disagree with you, just as every single other American has that exact same obligation.</p>
<p>Celebrian:</p>
<p>I know how your feel. I'm just trying to point out that the American political system is intentionally designed for government to not be able to change very quickly or do very much. There's an inertia that is far beyond the ability of a President to make anything but small, incremental changes.</p>
<p>I don't honestly think that the country would look very different in 2008, regardless of whether Kerry or Bush was elected on Tuesday.</p>
<p>If it's any consolation, second-term lame-duck Presidents don't usually accomplish many sweeping initiatives.</p>
<p>It's not big changes that worry me, it's small ones. And that's where the parties reeally differ. It's often these small changes that sneak up on us.</p>