Well, I had appreciated his populist message and concern for American workers. Also I thought I'd found some common ground with someone on this, but now this person is an unabashed Bush-basher and I'm getting pretty sick of hearing it, so I'm voting for the President even if just out of spite for all the historical and nonsensical attacks by nonthinking sycophants who hate him.
I've also found it odd that people are very sensitive to any criticism of the President. I was listening to a religous talk show on the radio yesterday. The caller wasn't pro Kerry but was critcal of the President on a number of issues. The host got very huffy and said seems your call is only to bash the President. The man responded that he was only commenting on the issues that many evangelical's hold dear and that Bush has not delivered. If one can't hold to their values and speak out on those values when they aren't delivered, then either clarification from the Presidents supporters should be given or there should be agreement. But to denigrate someone for "bashing" is not productive. Sort of a "I have no answer, but don't say anything negative" get's us nowhere.
I believe there are many things that he should be criticized on. I also believe that in some instances he has been sucessful. He will get my vote. Doesn't mean I'll be dancing in the street.