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Matthew,
I wish I were as certain as you are with regard to your views of Kerry and/or Bush. My life would then be easier regarding the upcoming presidential elections. Unfortunately, I am one of those individuals whom some political pundits can't seem to fathom: I am undecided. According to them, everyone with an ounce of understanding should by now know which one of these two men they'll vote for. I have more than an ounce of understanding, yet I am undercided. So, what gives?
My indecision regarding Kerry or Bush is not for lack of understanding of their positions and/or track records. Rather, it has to do with fundamental conflicts between my core values and what these two individuals and their philosophies represent.
I am a social conservative. On the issues of abortion and same-sex marriage, I agree with Bush and the Republicans. Had these been the only issues upon which I would base my vote, I would vote for Bush. However, the thought of voting for Bush is revolting to me. I hate the fact that Bush touts his Christian faith and yet the actions of his administration belies that very faith. The arrogance of the Bush administration, their penchant for twisting the truth or lying, and their foreign policies leave me with no desire to endorse them or vote for them. On the other hand, I see in Kerry the potential for lowering the bar and allowing for policies that will put the lives of the unborn at risk. Plus, with Kerry in office, I see the possibility of the appointment of Supreme Court justices that will interprete the Constitution in such a way that same-sex marriage will soon be the order of the day. I am thus left unsettled, not knowing which of the two evils to vote for.
Can you help?
- Wilmot
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From: mathew jallow <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 2004/10/19 Tue PM 01:21:16 CDT
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Kerry Falsely Claims Bush Plans To Cut Social Security
Benefits]
The Bush camp has made a thousand allegations against Kerry and every single one of them is a BIG FAT LIE. I just wish I were a Kerry adviser. I have learnt the art of throwing dunk on peoples mouths and shutting them up, and believe me I am no match to Bush's so-called evil genius Karl Rowe himself. Oooh Yeaaa believe me.
"Wilmot B. Valhmu" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:** Please visit our website: http://www.africanassociation.org **
It just goes to say, don't believe everything you see on TV, especially political ads. See below for the facts on claims made by the Kerry campaign in a TV ad.
- Wilmot
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From: "FactCheck.org"
Date: 2004/10/18 Mon PM 11:16:46 CDT
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Kerry Falsely Claims Bush Plans To Cut Social Security Benefits
Kerry Falsely Claims Bush Plans To Cut Social Security Benefits
It's not Bush's plan, and it wouldn't cut benefits.
Summary
A Kerry ad claims "Bush has a plan to cut Social Security benefits by 30 to 45 percent." That's false. Bush has proposed no such plan, and the proposal Kerry refers to would only slow down the growth of benefits, and only for future retirees. It was one of three possible "reform models" detailed by a bipartisan commission in 2001.
The ad also says nothing about what Kerry would do to address the troubled state of Social Security finances. Unless taxes are increased, the system's trustees say currently scheduled benefits would have to be cut 32%
Click the link below for the full article:
http://www.factcheck.org/article283m.html
If the link does not work, copy and paste this link into your browser and hit "ENTER":
http://www.factcheck.org/article283m.html
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