[polygirl]

I'd have to disagree. I'm a moderate, and I'll have to say that never in my 51 years of living can I recall a more contentious, hateful election as the one just passed. The whole process felt torturous to me, and I am profoundly relieved that it is finally over.

From my point of view, both parties are guilty of shameful acts of divisiveness. With every politically motivated shot fired, no matter which party fired it, the pull was extreme, or at least that's how I experienced it. It's all spin spin spin - being disingenuous is the status quo of politics today - keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em BS until they don't know what to believe.

My only comfort is that saying that goes, "Democracy is the worst system of government in the world - except for all those other systems."

Polygirl

[BenLurkin]

We are at a point in our nation's political life when there is no point of 'moderation' as between two widely divergent political world views. The remaining Conservatives understand and cherish the Constitution, free enterprise and the joy of liberty. Those on the left view politics, history and the future though the eyes of Karl Marx and other like minded follow-on "philosophers". There is simply no middle ground between these forces and the Republicans have for too long allowed the democrats to drag this nation inch by inch into a Marxist nightmare. It is Fabian socialism practiced by patient enemies of America. The Republicans need to come back strong and start dismantling the bureaucracy's at every level of government.

I was referring to the practice of governance where to the democrat party "bipartisan" has always meant giving them something for everything the Republicans attempt. A practice that is rarely if ever reciprocated in return.

You see, I wasn't referring to the election, but you no doubt observed that the democrat campaign was vicious and deceptive. Republican's tires slashed in Wisconsin, Republican offices invaded and vandalized in various other places, Moore's phony 'documentary' and the CBS forged memos were but the tip of the iceberg.

The Republicans campaigned hard but their's was a campaign of substance and fact. Let's face it: that Kerry was a stooge for the Viet Cong is an ugly thing, but it was HIS doing. The pro-American side would have been remiss not to point out his record of collaboration and appeasement to our enemies. It was just that -- a matter of factual record.

[papasmurf]

Can it be? Are you the Mom of a married female officer to an enlisted man?...Also.

:O)

P

[ladyinred]

Would you mind telling me what the President said or did that was so ugly? The swiftvets told the truth if that is what you mean, and it needed to be told. I am curious what you feel our side did wrong. Thanks.

[rennatdm]

The Left dominated Media is the main instigator of division.

[Stonedog]

I'm a moderate

What exactly does that mean? Does it mean you have no core values? Does it mean you are afraid to take a stand because it might offend someone? Are you saying that those of us who do believe there is a difference between the parties are extremists? In the culture war we find ourselves in as a country at this time, there is no room for fence sitters. You are either with me, or you are with the people who want to force feed our children there aberrant behavior, and misguided philosophy. We are a nation founded on Judaeo-Christian values. We remain great only by adhering to those values. Every time we allow the liberals to tear down another pillar of our freedoms, we lose a little of our greatness as a nation. Choose a side.