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Is there a difference between President Bush and Senator Kerry?
www.presidentmatch.com ^ | 2/2/04 | Jwalsh07

Posted on 02/02/2004 5:25:30 PM PST by jwalsh07

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Party  Democrat Republican
Has Held Elected Office  Yes Yes
Served in the Military  Yes Yes

Issues

Abortion
Appoint Judges Who Will Outlaw Abortions  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Outlaw "Partial Birth" Abortions  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Outlaw Abortions Except for Rape/Incest  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Parental Notification for Minors Under 18  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Gay Rights
Constitutional Gay Marriage Ban  Somewhat Opposes Strongly Favor

Equal Rights for Civil Unions  Strongly Favor Somewhat Opposes

Allow Gays to Openly Serve in the Military  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Religion in Government
Organized Prayer in Public Schools  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Commandments Displayed in Federal Buildings  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Federal Funding of Religious Charities  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Gun Control
Safety Devices on All New Guns  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Background Checks on Gun Show Purchases  Strongly Favor Somewhat Opposes

Require Safety Course, License Before Gun Purchase  Somewhat Favor Strongly Opposes

Allow Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers  Somewhat Favor Strongly Opposes

Death Penalty
Abolish the Death Penalty  Strongly Opposes Strongly Opposes

National Review of Death Penalty Fairness  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Education
No Child Left Behind Act  Somewhat Favor Strongly Favor

Vouchers for Public, Private or Religious Schools  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Increase Federal Funding for Higher Education  Somewhat Favor Somewhat Opposes

Homeland Security
The Patriot Act  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Tighter Immigration Controls  Strongly Favor Strongly Favor

Iraq
The War in Iraq  Somewhat Opposes Strongly Favor

Turning Over More Political Authority to U.N.  Somewhat Favor Strongly Opposes

Immediate Withdrawal of U.S. Troops  Strongly Opposes Strongly Opposes

Foreign Trade
Embargo on Cuba  Somewhat Favor Strongly Favor

U.S. Involvement in NAFTA  Strongly Favor Strongly Favor

Mandatory Labor/Environment Standards in Trade Agreements  Somewhat Favor Strongly Opposes

Health Care
Universal Government-Supervised Health Care  Somewhat Opposes Strongly Opposes

Medicare Prescription Drugs Coverage By Private Insurers  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Expand Medicaid to Cover More Uninsured Americans  Strongly Favor No Opinion

Limit Malpractice Suits Against Doctors, Insurers  Somewhat Favor Strongly Favor

Welfare Reform
Hiring Welfare Workers Tax Incentive  No Opinion Somewhat Opposes

Welfare Benefits for Legal Immigrants  Strongly Favor Somewhat Opposes

Child Care Services for Getting Off Welfare  No Opinion Somewhat Opposes

Social Security
Raise Retirement Age  Strongly Opposes No Opinion

Privatize Social Security  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Cap Payments to Wealthy  Somewhat Favor Strongly Opposes

Tax Cuts
Roll Back the Bush Administration Tax Cuts  Somewhat Opposes Strongly Opposes

Roll Back Cuts for People Making Over $100,000  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Additional Tax Cuts for Businesses  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Jobs
Raise the Minimum Wage  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Extend Unemployment Benefits  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

Environment
Oil Drilling in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge  Strongly Opposes Strongly Favor

Mandatory Clean Air Emissions Standards  Strongly Favor Somewhat Opposes

Tougher Fuel Efficiency Standards  Strongly Favor Strongly Opposes

   



TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2004; bush; electionpresident; gwb2004; issues; kerry
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To: jwalsh07
Like what?

Oh I dunno, make speeches about changes that they advocate being made to our government.

Changes that might be percieved as being wrong, or worse yet, unconstitutional.

Politicians will push whatever position delivers a large block of votes.

They trust that in a two party system, the rank and file will go along with anything to be part of the "winning team"
21 posted on 02/02/2004 5:55:03 PM PST by WhiteGuy (Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...)
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To: WhiteGuy
Bush has done everything he sais he would in his campaign, the good, the bad and the ugly.

I think you are simply misinformed because I watched him from early on and knew exactly what to expect. He did what he said he would do.

The question is, how come I know that and you don't?

22 posted on 02/02/2004 5:57:25 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: Aaron0617
Also important but not listed is:

Affirmative Action
Kerry ~ Strongly Favor
Bush ~ Somewhat Opposes

23 posted on 02/02/2004 6:00:10 PM PST by Aaron0617
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To: jwalsh07
**Is there a difference between President Bush and Senator Kerry?**

I certainly hope so!

Re-elect Bush!
24 posted on 02/02/2004 6:02:53 PM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: jwalsh07
These little "beliefs" charts are worth next to nothing. Show me something that shows what the man does when given the opportunity. For example:
G. W. Bush ---Issue--------For or Against?---Reason (Action Taken)
           1st Amendment   Against           Supported CFR

Give me reasons why these people are what they are. Don't just tell me they are gods or devils or whatever. I want records, I want substance, I want truth!! Enough of the propaganda already!!

25 posted on 02/02/2004 6:09:31 PM PST by God is good (Till we meet in the golden city of the New Jerusalem, peace to my brothers and sisters.)
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To: jwalsh07
Tighter Immigration Controls Strongly Favor Strongly Favor

Is this a joke? Se hable espanol?

26 posted on 02/02/2004 6:12:06 PM PST by God is good (Till we meet in the golden city of the New Jerusalem, peace to my brothers and sisters.)
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To: God is good
Give me reasons why these people are what they are. Don't just tell me they are gods or devils or whatever. I want records, I want substance, I want truth!! Enough of the propaganda already!!

You don't like the comparison on the thread, don't read it. It's one of your rights, exercise it and the one that allows you to pursue happiness on another thread.

Adios and may you and John Kerry's judicial nominees live happily ever after.

27 posted on 02/02/2004 6:12:08 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: God is good
Is this a joke? Se hable espanol?

Si, yo hablo espanol. Vamanos.

28 posted on 02/02/2004 6:13:03 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: WhiteGuy
Are you taking lessons from another famous poster that never bothers to read the original post....just mindlessly adds comments?
29 posted on 02/02/2004 6:13:52 PM PST by Krodg (...when you no-show for a decade, you ain't the base anymore!)
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To: jwalsh07

The question is, how come I know that and you don't?


Is it possible that I know it all too well?

Is it possible that in a second term, our president will advocate policies even more liberal than he has so far?

Is it possible that a program of amnesty for foreign lawbreakers will become a reality?

(He said in a recent campaign speech that this is what he intended to do, right?)


I think I know as well as you do what this president has promised US.
30 posted on 02/02/2004 6:13:53 PM PST by WhiteGuy (Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...)
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To: IronJack
Kerry has more hair.
31 posted on 02/02/2004 6:14:01 PM PST by God is good (Till we meet in the golden city of the New Jerusalem, peace to my brothers and sisters.)
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To: Dog Gone
Don't vote for him. You will throw your vote away. Vote for someone other than Bush if you want to see him lose.
32 posted on 02/02/2004 6:15:01 PM PST by God is good (Till we meet in the golden city of the New Jerusalem, peace to my brothers and sisters.)
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To: Krodg
Are you taking lessons from another famous poster that never bothers to read the original post....just mindlessly adds comments?

In a word, yes.

But, before you pass judgement answer me this question..........

Is Kerry taller, or is Bush?
33 posted on 02/02/2004 6:16:21 PM PST by WhiteGuy (Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press...)
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To: FloridaBoy; All
To: Gritty

I think there is a growing concern with hardcore conservatives and they will just not vote in November. I will. I voted for Bush last time but not again. Whomever the Democrat is he has my vote.

349 posted on 01/29/2004 3:03:46 PM PST by FloridaBoy


34 posted on 02/02/2004 6:17:29 PM PST by dighton
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To: jwalsh07
It's hard to tell what issues Kerry supports or opposes -- he changes his stance on many of them every other week.

But your point is well taken -- Kerry does not equal Bush, and the Democrat party does not equal the Republican party. The differences may sometimes appear slight, but they exist.

35 posted on 02/02/2004 6:17:47 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: WhiteGuy
I gotta be honest. I'm not looking to make converts. I don't care who you vote for. After looking at Kerry's record and positions on issues if you decide to sit it out or vote third party, that's up to you.

I'll be voting for President Bush because he will appoint the mor, by far, conservative judges. You're criteria is yours.

36 posted on 02/02/2004 6:18:12 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: jwalsh07
Is there a difference between night and day?
37 posted on 02/02/2004 6:20:08 PM PST by sport
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To: Mr. Mojo
That is the point of the exercise Mojo. You win a beer if I ever meet you.
38 posted on 02/02/2004 6:20:34 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: FloridaBoy
Know any other funny jokes?
39 posted on 02/02/2004 6:23:24 PM PST by sport
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