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| 03-26-2005
| Robb Parker
Posted on 03/26/2005 7:23:19 PM PST by TheRobb7
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:23:19 PM PST
by
TheRobb7
To: TheRobb7
Here is my take on the after effects.
First, the majority of americans agree with the decision. Therefore I don't think on the grand scale this will mean anything long term and there will not be any new legislation with regards to this case.
Second, most lawmakers who voted against the bill live in predominantly democratic areas and elections are over 1 year away.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:30:05 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: TheRobb7
The poisonous peons on DU are convincing themselves that Terri's death will cause conservatives to join them in hating Bush (both GW and Jeb!). I predict Bush will express heart-felt grief and sincere condolences which will endear him all-the-more to all those wishing her feeding tube was not removed.
The polls will show otherwise, but let's not forget the polls also predicted he would not be re-elected.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:31:59 PM PST
by
Ludicrous
To: TheRobb7
I can tell ya one thing...
If Terri dies, Jeb doesn't have a snowballs chance in hell at the POTUS.
His half-assed effort already alienated those that were unlikely to vote for him in the first place, and for the rest of us that are witnessing this court-sanctioned murder, he is seen as weak for not going the distance.
To: TheRobb7
Sadly, most will roll over and go back to sleep. As more of these happen they will become numb to them and just roll with it.
One day, it will be them facing this. Then, and only then, will they open their eyes and realize how wrong they were today.
as far as God taking Terri home, that's incorrect. This is nothing more than man sending her off to a horrific death. God has nothing to do with it.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:37:14 PM PST
by
DakotaRed
To: TheRobb7
As much as it breaks my heart, is it perhaps God's will to actually take Terri home in order to effect change for the good of others in the future????
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. Romans 8:28.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:41:07 PM PST
by
Amelia
(Still cynical after all these years.......)
To: Ludicrous
It is my hope that ALL religious ppl will desert the DEMOCRATIC party in droves.. All good ppl wil remember this travasty for a LONG time. I hope the Churches take a stand on this and proclaim to the masses what these ppl did to an innocent defensless lady and her good family. A good indicator was the House vote. This sickened, at least, half of the representatives. This will NOT go away. So laugh away DU'ers. Laugh away..
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:43:22 PM PST
by
glowworm
( Rats and rat behavior, a rat is a rat is a rat..)
To: msuMD
First, the majority of americans agree with the decision. You believe the skewed polls now? All of sudden ABC polling has found legitimacy?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:48:36 PM PST
by
frogjerk
To: glowworm
The house vote was for show. There won't be droves leaving the democratic party....when has that ever happened. Take a look at the polls. Around 25% of republicans agree with the ruling. and on the freeper poll 15.7% of freepers agree with the ruling. Are you afraid of all these republicans leaving the party? That has never happened either.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:50:35 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: frogjerk
Why are polls aways skewed when you don't agree with them?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:51:20 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: msuMD
First, the majority of Americans agree with the decision. Therefore I don't think on the grand scale this will mean anything long term and there will not be any new legislation with regards to this case.
I strenuously object. :) The majority of Americans don't know the facts of the case and would probably sound like buffoons if you asked them why they believe what they believe on the matter. Second, many pollsters have admitted that the polling done by ABC, CBS, FOX, and others so skewed the questions, the polls are bogus and can't be trusted. The questions asked were nothing like what was implied in the news reporting. For example, ABC asked people if they would want to be taken off life support if they were in a coma. That's nothing like Terri's situation. None of them asked anything like "If you were on a feeding tube and there was debate as to whether you would really want to die in that situation, but you were unable to voice your opinion, would you want to be taken off the feeding tube and allowed to die by starvation and dehydration?" What do you think the poll results would be for that question? Drastically different I would say.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:52:12 PM PST
by
Cherokee Conservative
(The Constitution is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary - Jefferson)
To: msuMD
First, the majority of americans agree with the decision.Why would they be right now after all of the election special-sauce they were using? Why are they right when you agree with them?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:52:58 PM PST
by
frogjerk
To: msuMD
Why are polls aways skewed when you don't agree with them?
Do you believe the polls that said Kerry would win the Presidency weren't skewed or wrong? Bush is sleeping in the wrong house if they weren't. Sometimes polls truly are wrong.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:54:17 PM PST
by
Cherokee Conservative
(The Constitution is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary - Jefferson)
To: Cherokee Conservative
Most people in a permenant vegetative state for 15 years would not want live. Do I have to state the obvious?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:54:23 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: Cherokee Conservative
That poll gave Kerry a very slight lead over Bush. BTW, many also gave Bush the lead by a slight lead. 63% isn't slight.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:55:33 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: msuMD
Most people in a permenant vegetative state for 15 years would not want live. Do I have to state the obvious? Channeling with the unconscious? Who are you, John Edwards?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:56:06 PM PST
by
frogjerk
To: msuMD
How do you know this?
Have you been in a vegatative state for the past 10 to 15 years?
Possibly?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:57:01 PM PST
by
Happygal
(liberalism - a narrow tribal outlook largely founded on class prejudice)
To: frogjerk
No. Channeling with commonsense.
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:57:43 PM PST
by
msuMD
To: msuMD
Most people in a permenant vegetative state for 15 years would not want live. Do I have to state the obvious?Given your statement, why does Terri have to be included in the "Most" group?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:58:36 PM PST
by
frogjerk
To: msuMD
BTW...does the MD in your name stand for Medical Doctor?
So you believe in killing the disabled?
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posted on
03/26/2005 7:59:13 PM PST
by
Happygal
(liberalism - a narrow tribal outlook largely founded on class prejudice)
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