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[*kryogenix*]

I've approached some people with the question, Why John Kerry, even when you acknowlege that he's a lousy candidate? They reply "He's not George Bush. Anyone but Bush."

Well, Ralph Nader isn't George Bush. Michael Badnarik is not George Bush. Why not vote for them?

Most reply, "Because they won't win."

I thought the reason we vote was because we wanted the candidate with the closest ideals to ours to be elected. Not because we wanted to vote for the winning candidate.

Responses?

[inquisitive_]

It really annoys me when people say "any one but bush" ...its so...stupid...i wish some one could tell me what bush has really done so wrong to get that response from people...if i were old enough, i'd vote for bush, and i grew up in a democratic family, too

This is my opinion.

The reason I don't like Bush is because of the war he started. Sure, if I was him I would've went to war too after what happened on September 11,2001 but not necessarily with Iraq. I still don't understand why Iraq? WMD? There aren't any as it has been proven. I just don't understand it.
And also, Bush is opposed to abortions. If a woman isn't ready to have a child then it should be her own decision. For what ever the reason is, it should be her choice and not the government's. By making abortions illegal, wouldn't he be taking away our rights?

Thats two of the reasons to why I don't like Bush. I'm not saying Kerry is the best man for the job but I have faith that he can do better. I'm not old enough to vote but if I was, Kerry would be my choice.