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Hello, Gender Gap; Friday night in St. Louis, George W. Bush hurt himself with women.
The American Prospect ^ | 10/9/04 | Michael Tomasky

Posted on 10/09/2004 7:32:34 AM PDT by MarlboroRed

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To: Carolinian
I cannot support anyone who seeks to reverse women's rights

You think it is wrong for a woman with a unexpected pregnancy to have a place to go and live while she is carrying the baby so she is not forced to abort it?

To you that is not a woman's right?

How interesting.

61 posted on 10/09/2004 7:52:59 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (There is no Chaos. Only very complicated Order. (Presenting Lady Snuggles of the Lethal Yew in PJ's!)
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To: Trust but Verify

To a liberal, a child is a failed abortion.


62 posted on 10/09/2004 7:53:14 AM PDT by reg45
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To: Militiaman7

Women voted in droves for Clinton because he has that certain appeal. (I know a sexist remark but I'm just making a political point about something that is true.)

I don't think women are looking at Kerry the same way at all. He is slimy, wishy washy and metro. The comment about the women in the crowd cringing while he was talking is telling because I noticed it too and it was basically all the women shown.

I don't know if Bush's performance last night swung alot of women to his side but it clearly did not hurt at all. I think he gained ground.


63 posted on 10/09/2004 7:53:27 AM PDT by JustDoItAlways
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To: Carolinian
Tell me I'm wrong.

You're wrong.


64 posted on 10/09/2004 7:54:18 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Official RKBA Landscaper and Arborist, Duchess of Green Leafy Things)
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To: Carolinian
Ok, you're wrong. How does that take away women's rights? What "rights" are you talking about? Surely the views President Bush has on abortion are not new to you, but you now are thinking of changing your vote? That doesn't make sense to me.

As a woman, I saw President Bush as a strong and resolute leader. I was happy to see him come out swinging last night. Kerry thinks he can "talk" his way around anything, he's been doing it for years. Other world leaders won't buy in to his tactics. They will walk all over him and us, if he becomes president. Frankly, I don't think that is what America needs right now. I am also a small business owner and I know for sure, Kerry is not good for my business and thus, my household.
65 posted on 10/09/2004 7:56:17 AM PDT by jennyjenny
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To: HarryCaul

I think this writer's opinion of Bush mirrors the difference between the European and the American response to the Islamic offensive.
I hate to sound like a bigot, but there is a big difference between the masculine and the feminine response to conflict (duh), and Bush and Kerry reflect them almost perfectly.
Europe, like Kerry, is also characterized by the feminine, conciliatory response to aggression..and Islam is taking over because they are inherently the masculine agressor, seeing conciliation not as an olive leaf, but as a sign of weakness.
On the other hand, American under Bush has recognized this basic characteristic of Islam, and has met threat with force, to bring about peace through strength. "Make peace", vs. "keep the peace". This is intrinsically the masculine view and is Western Civilization's only hope.
The US, Britain, and Australia are the only vestiges of man still standing in the legitimate authority given to him by God when He said "Fill the earth, and subdue it". and this is because they are the only nations whose leadership still retains at least a semblance of Judeo Christian underpinnings.
As the rest of the civilized world has abandoned these values as the "north star" in public policy, they have fallen into the quagmire of pluralism, and have no firm ground for their convictions. As a result they no longer have the resolve to stand against the aggressor.


67 posted on 10/09/2004 7:58:23 AM PDT by CThomasFan (John F. Kerry IS a weapon of mass destruction)
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To: Carolinian
Tell me I'm wrong.

You'd rather she a baby die, or grow without security, and good nutition in side of her mother.

I know a few instances when a young women would have loved a home until her baby was born. She could then decide whether to keep it, or give it to good people who are on a LONG waiting list to adopt.
68 posted on 10/09/2004 7:58:24 AM PDT by Delphinium
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To: blues_guitarist

No need for a Barf Alert. A Barf Alert is understood when the posted article is from the American Prospect - a major socialist rag. Think Bob Kuttner.


70 posted on 10/09/2004 8:00:50 AM PDT by jackbill
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To: onevoter
I do not want women to return to 1950.

You know, you're right. My mom was persecuted in the 50's. She had eight kids. We all had to endure the horror of a stay-at-home mom, the constant companionship of siblings, home-cooked meals, and the injustice of not being latch-key kids. Why, we even celebrated that most sexist of holidays: Mother's Day! The worst of it though, was her statement at the end of her life: "My greatest joy in life is...my children."

I feel your pain.

71 posted on 10/09/2004 8:01:23 AM PDT by browardchad
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To: MarlboroRed

fear trumps reproductive rights.

Security is the issue with import


72 posted on 10/09/2004 8:04:13 AM PDT by bert (Peace is only halftime !)
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To: JustDoItAlways
I don't know if Bush's performance last night swung alot of women to his side but it clearly did not hurt at all. I think he gained ground.

Agreed

73 posted on 10/09/2004 8:04:44 AM PDT by Militiaman7 (Jesus is my personal Physician.)
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To: Delphinium
Women always love straight shooting cowboys.

Ditto. We're fed up with metrosexual men. The world needs more cowboys.

74 posted on 10/09/2004 8:04:45 AM PDT by softengine (Once you acquiesce, its all downhill from there.)
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To: sartorius
"How can women turn from Bush in a week when the floor plans from schools in the US were found in Iraq and are probably Al Quaeda driven? Will Kerry hold a UN summit should the unthinkable happen here. The "cowboy" sure won't."

I would be willing to bet that the DUmb women don't even know about this.

"W" kicked butt last night like a cowboy should!

This woman was not offended.

75 posted on 10/09/2004 8:05:05 AM PDT by WestCoastGal (Sr "whether he ever smoked~ ``I don't mess with anything,'' he said, frowning, ``that's on fire.'')
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To: Carolinian

You aren't just WRONG, Newbie.....you are a dolt....you are a PERFECT Democrat.


76 posted on 10/09/2004 8:05:41 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion: The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Carolinian

I'm not sure if you are from North or South Carolina, but from your previous posts here, you seem to like John Edwards quite a bit. I'm just curious, do you know why he is disliked so much in his own state? So much so, that he would have lost in a landslide if he was running for the senate again?


77 posted on 10/09/2004 8:06:27 AM PDT by jennyjenny
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To: Carolinian

Fear not! I'm sure the homes in 2004 would only seek to help women who want to give birth to their babies and let them be adopted rather than having to sneak into a bathroom and give birth alone and afraid. So often, these babies are then tossed in a dumpster like so much trash. I'd say those babies would rather have a chance, wouldn't you? Americans need to support a culture of life if we are to defeat the ROP (religion of peace) fascists who love death so much. Please support Pres. Bush.


78 posted on 10/09/2004 8:08:40 AM PDT by NRA Mom in LA
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To: Carolinian; admin

Not only are you wrong but you are clearly, based on your grand total of three posts in two weeks on this forum (one pro-Edwards, one anti-Bush, one a direction to Edwards website), a disruptor. A little slicker than most of your kind but still identifiable.


79 posted on 10/09/2004 8:11:12 AM PDT by wtc911 (I have half a Snickers...it was given to me by a CIA guy as we went into Cambodia)
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To: bitt

That's when I started clapping too. I could tell from Gibson's first few words there that he was getting ready to slant the debate in the direction that HE wanted it to go, and Bush basically told him to forget it.
The debate was to center on the questions the audience wanted to ask, not Gibson generated spin.
I cant think of ANYONE that even comes CLOSE to Bush as the best presidential candidate for this hour. If this country can choose Kerry instead, then we have sealed our fate as a "used to be" nation that is FAIR GAME to Islamists, and would make the founding fathers ashamed.


80 posted on 10/09/2004 8:11:34 AM PDT by CThomasFan (John F. Kerry IS a weapon of mass destruction)
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