Here's a couple of samples to give you the flavor:
No, it isn't good enough, because it does nothing to help Bush win, and it does nothing to help retain control of Congress. Bush can think ahead to "governing" all he wants to, but he's got to get there first, and, if he gets there, it will all be for nothing if they lose the House to Gephardt. Three heart attacks? Five Vietnam draft deferments? Big Oil? Daddy's pick? Overweight, bald, and boring? None of those may matter in reality, but politics is not about reality. It's about perception. And winning . . . and losing. I am a Bush supporter, and will work for his election, but I almost feel like I might as well not bother. Almost.
Cheney is a good pick in a perfect world where the Dems play fair. This is not a perfect world. He gives Gore a fighting chance. The Dems can now put some 'evidence' behind their charge W is just the same old Pubbie wolf in sheeps clothing. W didn't pick a minority or woman or pro-choicer. He had a brilliant opportunity to underscore this ticket as a new, fresh Republicanism. Cheney's not the way to do it. I see from the NYT via Drudge that Cheney's heart is not 'normal' in function but that he's considered in good health and able to withstand the vigors of a campaign--a campaign that's just going to be a few months long. This isn't the same as if he ends up President somehow. I'm uneasy with this medical issue. I can just look at my own father at 66 as a bypass patient. It opens up the 'daddy's boy' thing which *will* work. All the Dems need to do is hit Bush with 'remember the recession?' What's he going to do? Counter with the Gulf War? Didn't work for daddy. Also, neither Bush nor Cheney has worn the uniform. I expect Gore will pick another 'Nam veteran (likely one that didn't fly a typewriter) to underscore that point. IMHO, this shows Bush is overconfident in his lead. I'm very concerned he just handed over the election. I think this is a disaster.
Cheney is a good pick in a perfect world where the Dems play fair. This is not a perfect world. He gives Gore a fighting chance. The Dems can now put some 'evidence' behind their charge W is just the same old Pubbie wolf in sheeps clothing. W didn't pick a minority or woman or pro-choicer. He had a brilliant opportunity to underscore this ticket as a new, fresh Republicanism. Cheney's not the way to do it. I see from the NYT via Drudge that Cheney's heart is not 'normal' in function but that he's considered in good health and able to withstand the vigors of a campaign--a campaign that's just going to be a few months long. This isn't the same as if he ends up President somehow. I'm uneasy with this medical issue. I can just look at my own father at 66 as a bypass patient. It opens up the 'daddy's boy' thing which *will* work. All the Dems need to do is hit Bush with 'remember the recession?' What's he going to do? Counter with the Gulf War? Didn't work for daddy. Also, neither Bush nor Cheney has worn the uniform. I expect Gore will pick another 'Nam veteran (likely one that didn't fly a typewriter) to underscore that point. IMHO, this shows Bush is overconfident in his lead. I'm very concerned he just handed over the election. I think this is a disaster.
The saddest of all things this time around is that those of wealth who did step up to the plate were cut off at the legs. Cheney is an admitted internationalist and China-lover. You obviously believe Cheney's the type of guy who would step up and unselfishly serve his country, losing millions in the process. Wow. I guess I'll just wallow along with the rest of the 2% in the pigpen of ignorance and help elect Al Gore.
I could go on, but you get the point.
Oh my, that is a post of beauty! Thank you. Sorry I missed all the fun back then. Is the poster still an active Freeper? Maybe under a new name after that brilliant analysis?