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dangermousie

So. Politics.

Aug 15, 2007 17:11

Of which I almost never talk. Of these three potential Democratic presidential candidates, which one would you pick and why ( Read more... )

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dangermousie August 15 2007, 21:33:09 UTC

The problem with Clinton is that she is such a dividing figure: of all the candidates she is the one where most people are likely to have an instinctive negative reaction to her (which is perhaps inevitable as she had the longest time in the spotlight). Of course, being dividing didn't stop W getting re-elected, so who knows ( ... )

I pick not from those 3 skippydoo August 15 2007, 21:23:58 UTC

Have you heard of Bill Richardson?

New Mexico Gov., was Secretary of Energy, was UN Ambassador, was a US Congressman for an age.

When it comes to diplomacy he's the man.

Re: I pick not from those 3 dangermousie August 15 2007, 21:33:55 UTC

That is an AWESOME icon.

I haven't heard of him. Must research him now.

Re: I pick not from those 3 skippydoo August 15 2007, 21:44:39 UTC

Here's a link to his website.

http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/

Let me know what you think after a little research.

weissman August 15 2007, 21:44:36 UTC

Well I wouold choose the one that I think would be best in protecting the country. None of the above.

Ugh!

dangermousie August 16 2007, 15:57:55 UTC

Any one you like this election?

weissman August 16 2007, 16:30:35 UTC

I actually like Giuliani, I think he is the most socially liberal republican canidate ever. Basiaclly a pro-choice republican.

janlake83 August 15 2007, 21:54:18 UTC

since this is my specialty...

i would have to say i'm an independent *way toooooo liberal*

and i would pick obama........ i understand that his not very experienced but somestimes i think that is what we need, someone who doesn't know the politics of being president..... i am a woman but hillary has been rubbing me the wrong way....

i need someone in office who isn't soooo ummmmmmmmm connected to other corporate associations.... this past eight years, weve been at war, attacked and our economy has sucked.... and there has been issues with how money is being spent........... i would like a candidate that would understand that the reason american schools are behind is because of the way its being taught, and even the lacking of funds for schools that need it. i dislike the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND policy since i have seen way too many students give up.

dangermousie August 16 2007, 16:02:38 UTC

i need someone in office who isn't soooo ummmmmmmmm connected to other corporate associations....

I agree. Never going to happen for either party though.

janlake83 August 16 2007, 21:50:23 UTC

yeah it seems politicians are very very synonymous to corporations....

ohhh well a girl can have her ideals...

grey_fuzzy August 15 2007, 22:34:53 UTC

As far as politics go, I'm somewhat undecided (with Libertarian leanings). Also, I've been pretty busy, and haven't been able to follow the debates, etc. as closely as I'd like. Having said that, I'm biased against Edwards because my mother is a obstetrician, and he used a trial lawyer specializing in malpractice suits. Apparently, he's won some cases against OBGYNs that were really unjustified. Being a New Yorker, I've come to not like Hilary much (I'm not totally opposed to her though), so I guess that leaves Barack.

dangermousie August 16 2007, 16:01:15 UTC

Didn't know he was a malpractice lawyer. Hmmm