yes there is a way to say that nicely and it was meant with humor, not distaste.
I realize its very difficult to understand someones post, or what someone means via the computer (unless youve spent alot time posting to each other).
Sometimes you come across harsh at times, but I also realize that you have a big heart or atleast thats what ive concluded from the little we have talked.
I do know what the primaries are and i have watched them, though generally not the dems (bad for blood pressure)!
I initially didnt see the reason for all the excitement. I thought my post made sense. now that i am up and have had a cup of coffee, i see that it did not.
Its also not the first time Ive popped something off between trying to cook dinner, spend time with my husband or son, and jump from one thread to another. have you never had more than one thought at once?
I was thinking about the primaries, the early debates and the general and it all came out in one very short, very bad post.
I usually try and make my post short, since i dont much care to read an opus, but today i will attempt to explain what i meant. For whatever good it will do:)
I dont think either hillary or rudy will participate in any early debating. firstly because Hillary is considered too right for her base, where as rudy is considered too left of his.
Instead I beleive they will wait, see how the other candidates do and what best hits the heart of the base and moderates of thier party's and procede from there.
If they participate in early debating it will be OBVIOUS where they stand and yes, i do believe that folks would see some simularitys between the two (even though they are not debating each other).
Rather i think both will continue to do what they are doing ie: travelling to places where they already have a large amount of support. this rallys folks up and makes for great photo ops and TV time.
I was also thinking of the general election and sometimes it gets in my head on these threads that its already been decided rudy vs hillary.
I know you think they will have plenty to debate, but i dont think it will be substantial, such as watching dick cheney and john edwards (which was awesome). I know you see lots of differences and thats fine. we probally wont ever agree there;-)
So, I dont know if I made sense, hopefully some. I have no desire to get into heated debates with anyone. I wish to vote in the primaries the man that most represents my views and values. that man is duncan hunter.
I know you think thats wishful thinking yada yada yada. and maybe it is. we will see. primaries are a ways off and alot of things could happen. one dean scream and poof!!
Youre more than welcome to give me some type of FR poltical test if you want LOL I realize I sometimes come across polianish and unaware, but im not, just a careless poster at times.
So anyhoo. Im off to spend some time with my family:-)
I won't make this long; just hit on a few points.
First of all, most people no longer watch both parties' primary speeches, debates, or even the nomination conventions. You just admitted that you don't. ERGO, nobody will "see" nor hear ANY similarities between Hillary and Rudy.
Neither would there be ANY "similarities" should both garner their party's nomination and they debate each other. NEITHER NOMINEE GETS TO WRITE THE QUESTIONS ASKED AT ANY DEBATE!
Rudy will NOT skip any early debates; Hillary might, though she needs to be on top EARLY! The primaries are front loaded, this time. Nobody can skip Iowa and N.H. and then just bid their time. By Next year, at this time, it really WILL be more or less all over but the cheering.
I would heartily suggest that you dig deeper into your chosen person's background. He is being investigated by the DOJ and has been, for a long time. He isn't "Mr. Clean" at all and could very well wind up in a cell next to Duke Cunningham.
I'll save you from taking the test. :-)