Bush, Republicans losing support of retired veterans

Knight Ridder ^ | 07-28-03

[farmfriend]

My conscience is clear, what about yours. I voted for Bush and proud that he is my President, rather than the other realistic contender in 2000, Gore.

He has already told you he was Canadian.

[Dane]

That is about the dumbest post I have seen today. Why start taunting people?

It's the Libertarian/OWK/DNC way. A textbook in juvenile taunts.

[farmfriend]

And since you are so hot on people answering question. How about a response to #265? You still have not done that. Or is it just others that have to put up or shut up.

[exodus]

To: taxcontrol
... Guys, I know about this one, because my father-in-law was a 30-year man in the service, and is so conservative he makes me look like Noam Chomsky ... but he's extraordinarily PO'd about stuff like this, although he isn't threatening to vote Dem or stay home just yet. And one can make the argument that such folks shouldn't have the level of expectations that they do about what the government owes them for their service, but the fact of life is that they DO have those expectations and that isn't likely to change without a fight.
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They have those expectations because THEY ARE TOLD that they will have free health care if they dedicate their life to the Service. They're not told "we'll let you pay us back later if you need medical care."

Military recruiter's promises are a big joke, but those promises are where men get the idea that "free" does not mean "loan."

[carenot]

You and me both -- becoming more moderate instead of more conservative because of what I see from the so-called ultra conservatives that post on here.

Comeon, PK. You are saying that if someone does not agree with Bush, it makes you more moderate?

That makes no sense.

[ohioWfan]

Just in case you're confused, I am NOT Dane. If you want to attack him, attack him and leave me out of it.

And I changed my mind. I thought at first you were a nice person defending your friend. Now I'm not so sure. You seem very insistant on picking a fight with me, so I'm bowing out, since I have no quarrel with you, as you seem to have with me.

If you have problems with the President, I might suggest praying for him. You have a Scripture verse as a tagline, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here, and assume it means something to you.

[ohioWfan]

Wow! Thanks for wishing me well twice. I'm flattered.

[Dane]

He has already told you he was Canadian

Sorry that I didn't not ice his assertion about his homepage on FR. I didn't click it.

I also ask, then why is NFP is putting his nose into American politics. How come he doesn't clean up his own mess up in Chretien Canada.

Oh that's right Chretien is pro-pot and anti-American. Notforprophet is happy as a lamb, IMO, with the Chretien socialist/liberal government.

[Notforprophet]

And as I stated, I didn't vote in 2000. Because I am Canadian. Does that make me a bad conservative? Should I have any pangs of conscience? Does conservatism equal goose-stepping loyalty to Bush now?

I generally support the President, and would have been honored to have voted for him in 2000. I may well yet get the opportunity in 2004. In fact, carenot and I have had many a go-round about Bush where I have vehemently argued in his defense.

Your style appears to be to fling accusations of being a Democrat, or being 'Clintonian' - then slip in a little sarcastic jab or two. It has the effect of poisoning real discussion and irritating those that take a different position.

Frankly, it has burned me out on any further discussion with you. Have a nice day.

NFP

[carenot]

(Another member of the 'team?')

Are you afraid of the team?

[Notforprophet]

You sir, are a complete ass. Good day.

NFP

[carenot]

Keep your promises or lose my vote. Simple as that.

Hi, be careful.

[jmc813]

Oh that's right Chretien is pro-pot and anti-American.

Dane, you're winning this argument. Don't bring up the pot thing and make yourself look like an ass. Just some friendly advice. :-)

[farmfriend]

I' not trying to pick a fight with you. All my posts to you have been in response to stuff you posted.

If you have problems with the President, I might suggest praying for him.

Did I say I had a problem with Bush somewhere on this thread? I do have some problems with his environmental policies. They encroach on our property rights.

My tag line, like my handle, was adopted when I was the Legislative Director for the California State Grange.

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11

[Dane]

How about a response to #265?

I can only go back to your 50 last replies. But that still doesn't change the fact that you, IMO, have been a hopeless malcontent since you have registered on FR.

[Dane]

You sir, are a complete ass. Good day

Get rid of that ass Chretien and the Liberal party in your homeland of Canada through the electoral process, and you will have an arguement on FR.

[carenot]

I'm curious, what did Bush lie about?

Nothing that I can remember. That is why I did not vote for him. :)

[Godebert]

"You and me both -- becoming more moderate instead of more conservative because of what I see from the so-called ultra conservatives that post on here. Their attitude with he must do as I say or I won't vote for him makes me absolutely disgusted. "

For us Conservatives....it's not about Bush doing what we say.....it's about our Constitution. If he can't uphold his sworn oath to protect and defend it then he's not deserving of our vote or our respect. Maybe that's just something you liberals and moderates will never understand.

[farmfriend]

I also ask, then why is NFP is putting his nose into American politics. How come he doesn't clean up his own mess up in Chretien Canada. Oh that's right Chretien is pro-pot and anti-American. Notforprophet is happy as a lamb, IMO, with the Chretien socialist/liberal government.

He didn't come on this thread to "put his nose in Am politics. He came here to defend carenot as I did. He lives here in the US.

You still have not backed up your claim that I have been bashing bush since day one. I made it easy for you by providing links to my posts and bookmarks.

[Dane]

Dane, you're winning this argument. Don't bring up the pot thing and make yourself look like an ass. Just some friendly advice. :-)

Huh I guess bringing up the fact of Chretien/Liberal/Socialist Canada is a "loser" somehow.

It's not a "loser", just a fact of the present.