I'm basically a libertarian anarchist with doubts that I've quite got it right, but I don't feel that voting for Kerry is selling out a principle.
My feeling about voting is that it generally isn't worth the trouble because you frequently can't tell what the politician will actually do and/or it's a close balance between what's dislikable about both sides.
However, a wimpy pragmatic statement like that is strongly overridden by "No one gets to screw up the country I'm living in", and Bush has a dedication to doing just that.
Anyone who believes in the government's righ to disappear people should be discouraged from public office unless the alternative is clearly worse, and Kerry isn't. I wish Kerry were stronger on civil liberties, but, well, apparently neither is the American public. At least he isn't strongly anti-civil liberty.
The US government is potentially a lot more dangerous than terrorists, but I also have some hope that Kerry will be more competent than Bush.
I agree with some of each. Give yourself no labels, and decide as you will. You do not have to conform to anyone's party. Look at what who's spouting. Then think what your best bet is. I agree with the libertarian platform mostly. But have reservations about some issues.
I don't think I could've said what you said better. I have complicated issues, but am pretty sure Kerry being elected will not cause me to take to my bed with cold compresses and smelling salts.
It's just so close. I'm empathic. The tension is here. Everywhere in the air. I know I could rally for Kerry, but doubt I'd be the best person to do it. I can have an abrasive side. S'pose that 'counts for my furnishings.
I keep trying to ignore it, and get snuggled. It will keep me functional to vote.
I try to keep the good thought, whatever the heck that is.
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My feeling about voting is that it generally isn't worth the trouble because you frequently can't tell what the politician will actually do and/or it's a close balance between what's dislikable about both sides.
However, a wimpy pragmatic statement like that is strongly overridden by "No one gets to screw up the country I'm living in", and Bush has a dedication to doing just that.
Anyone who believes in the government's righ to disappear people should be discouraged from public office unless the alternative is clearly worse, and Kerry isn't. I wish Kerry were stronger on civil liberties, but, well, apparently neither is the American public. At least he isn't strongly anti-civil liberty.
The US government is potentially a lot more dangerous than terrorists, but I also have some hope that Kerry will be more competent than Bush.
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I don't think I could've said what you said better. I have complicated issues, but am pretty sure Kerry being elected will not cause me to take to my bed with cold compresses and smelling salts.
It's just so close. I'm empathic. The tension is here. Everywhere in the air. I know I could rally for Kerry, but doubt I'd be the best person to do it. I can have an abrasive side. S'pose that 'counts for my furnishings.
I keep trying to ignore it, and get snuggled. It will keep me functional to vote.
I try to keep the good thought, whatever the heck that is.