Posted on 07/06/2004 8:37:51 AM PDT by tellw
Because this election is a contest between those who want America to be culturally and politically part of Europe ("international law", UN based foreign policy, secularist cultural values) and those who don't (unilateralism, religious based value systems).
I disagree. I think most voters will be underwhelmed by Edwards's style.
It's uncanny how much Edwards resembles the Dan Quayle of 1988 -- from the "boyish good looks," and the pumping-fists-in-the-air "youthful energy," to the gaffes and stumbling around when grilled by the likes of Russert.
There is a difference between Quayle's and Edwards's demeanor, though: Quayle's was natural, while Edwards comes off as practiced, i.e., phony and forced.
Of course, the lamestream media claim to be charmed by this persona, this time around, when it's wearing Democrat clothes. The hypocrites.
But I believe it's only the media, and a few rabid Dim primary voters and soccer moms, who think he's a "dymanite public speaker." I think his antics look immature and turn people off.
Bird, I think you underestimate how angry some people have been. Like Sam, I could have considered a pro-war democrat who was against outsourcing. I also could not consider candidates who are taking us down a road where child-rape would be legalized someday.
I spent 18 of the last 31 months unemployed. Frankly, I was enraged at the callous, "Let them eat cake", "Start your own business" obliviousness of globalists at what offshoring and outsourcing are doing to American workers. I still am.
Sam, I was in the same boat for months and I share your anger. I worked for a company that sent thousands of jobs overseas just so they could make "savings" on health care. They still are in the red, but fail to acknowledge they got sold a lemon of an idea.
For a while, I thought it would be Gephardt, but I'm completely unsurprised by this move. I still don't think any southern states are going to tip because when push comes to shove, Breck Girl is the #2, not the #1. The Windbag-in-Chief is still at the top of the ticket, and while sheeple morons may have the hots for this vacuous twerp, Lurch is still the side effect they'd have to deal with. Not a good deal.
I've been hearing around here that Nader hates Edwards. Is this true?
Two Johns don't make a right.
Actually, you answer your own question. Yes, National Security and the Economy are the big issues and they are Bush/Cheney strengths. Thus to focus elsewhere is the goal of John-John and the media that supports them.
As of today I have 4 firm job offers, and 3 more companies requesting my resume. Yep, I sure hate this current economy, why if Kerry-Edwards were in charge I would have 400 or 500 offers by now I bet. ROFL
Right now, God be praised, I have the best job ever.
But so many have suffered. And non-college Americans continue to suffer from the impact of WSJ cheap labor policies on immigration and offshoring.
edwards negatives
1- the only thing he has run in his life is his mouth.
2-less foreign policy interest and experience than qualye
3-trial lawyer
4-dishonest trial lawyer
5-he only has 1 speech.
6-has not said anything remotely reassuring about terrorism
7-hurts in the battleground states of wis, mi, minn, missouri,pa
8-no military experience or interest
9-rich- let's see those taxes (and teresa's as well)
10-lets talk about tort reform
11-how much did he increase the cost of health care
12- how many ob-gyns did he put out of business
13-He never created any wealth, just plundered.
14- when he was talking thru the voice of a fetus and voting for partial birth abortions>that is going to be interesting.
Hey, pal, don't get smug.
The airlines aren't hiring so odds are you are looking at defense contractors whose applications are so specialized that they can only hire ex-military people who have the requisite security clearance in any case. On Dice and Careerbuilder they are alway screaming for people but nobody in the civilian world knows anything about what they are looking for.
Don't get smug. It's all cyclical. I remember all those high flying electrical engineers back in the 80's who made a ton of money during the Reagan arms buildup but had to find something else to do for a living when it all ended (like become entry level programmers).
It could all come crashing down for you when this arms buildup ends.
hmmmm....Kerry & Edwards - a pair of mama's boys both married to women years older than themselves. What's the deal with these guys?
Close. Computer Security expert specialized in Government Certification and Accreditation procedures.
And that is my point.
Your "economy" is government and is based on nothing having anything to do with the overall economy. You are selling very obscure skills and experience only available in the military. And of course a top secret clearance.
Woe betide those electrical engineers who spent as if they would make 1983 paychecks forever.
Yes. However both Kerry and Edwards voted for the war in Iraq as Senators. That leaves a lot of Dem voters all dressed up with nowhere to go. Maybe Dean should get back in the race.
You underestimate the sheer hatred they have for Bush.
Cheney is already "boning" up on ways to embarrass Edwards in debates when National security is the topic. Look for some real winners for Cheney in this category, as well as all the other topics.
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