OT, political: Move on, Bush.
 

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
m...

SNIP

Well said, Myron, but I'm afraid it's true that we get the government
we deserve.
SNIP

Ken Fortenberry

Truer words were never spoken! American apathy is running about 70% so
unless we get out the vote of 90% or better (collectively) we have absolute
NO ROOM TO BITCH!

It appears that as long as the average american joe cares only for his 40Hrs
each of employment and TV, some kind of assinie "ball" sports every weekend,
a 6-pak, and a car in the garage... he just doesn't seem to give a ****!!!

GET UR ASS OUT THERE IN NOVEMBER AND EFFIN' VOTE!! Demo or Republican,
VOTE!!!

Back to lurk mode....
Bill

OT, political: Move on, Bush.
 

Well said, Myron, but I'm afraid it's true that we get the government
we deserve. I have little faith in my fellow Americans, most of them
don't even bother to vote and the ones who do are easily bamboozled.
Ken Fortenberry

The Apocalypse clock just ticked away another minute. I find myself
somewhat in agreement with Fortenberry.

But instead of bemoaning the fact, how do all of us act to get new voters
involved and older apathetic voters back into the habit of voting?

We can sit and complain, snipe and bitch all day long from now until
November. But if we don't personally find someway to get people back to the
polls, we've dropped a bit of the ball and shouldered a bit of the blame
ourselves.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Dark Star

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

OT, political: Move on, Bush.
 

"slenon" wrote...
Well said, Myron, but I'm afraid it's true that we get the government
we deserve. I have little faith in my fellow Americans, most of them
don't even bother to vote and the ones who do are easily bamboozled.
Ken Fortenberry

The Apocalypse clock just ticked away another minute. I find myself
somewhat in agreement with Fortenberry.

You poor sap. ;-)

But instead of bemoaning the fact, how do all of us act to get new voters
involved and older apathetic voters back into the habit of voting?

We can sit and complain, snipe and bitch all day long from now until
November. But if we don't personally find someway to get people back to the
polls, we've dropped a bit of the ball and shouldered a bit of the blame
ourselves.

rant I don't feel responsible in the least for other people not voting. Anyone
who has half a brain and sees the issues we are faced with today should vote and
it's THEIR responsibility to do so - not mine. Two of my children aren't
registered to vote, and *that* ****es me off. One of them like to talk about
political topics, but I refuse to discuss anything with him. If a person isn't
voting, I could care less what they have to say about politics.

I registered to vote at 18 and have voted in every state and national election
since. I just don't understand the apathy. Regardless of how lousy the two or
three candidates are put forward every few years, it's better to vote for the
lesser of two evils than not at all, and then bitch about the results
afterwards. \rant
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

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David Snedeker wrote:

Is that you Dean? If so . . .

Nah, it's not him. The poster formerly known as Dicky Dean is in
a jail in New Jersey awaiting a psychiatric evaluation.

http://tinyurl.com/3xeud

--
Ken Fortenberry

OT, political: Move on, Bush.
 

"slenon" wrote in message
. com...
Well said, Myron, but I'm afraid it's true that we get the government
we deserve. I have little faith in my fellow Americans, most of them
don't even bother to vote and the ones who do are easily bamboozled.
Ken Fortenberry

The Apocalypse clock just ticked away another minute. I find myself
somewhat in agreement with Fortenberry.

But instead of bemoaning the fact, how do all of us act to get new voters
involved and older apathetic voters back into the habit of voting?

We can sit and complain, snipe and bitch all day long from now until
November. But if we don't personally find someway to get people back to
the
polls, we've dropped a bit of the ball and shouldered a bit of the blame
ourselves.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69

SNIP

Yes indeed!!! And I've been bitching for nearly 50 years now at those lazy,
apathetic slobs. I especially love it when I, after THEIR ****ing and
moaning about the administration in power, ask them if they voted in the
last election. When I get a negative answer my comment is, immediate and
cynical: "Then you got just who and what you deserved!! I may or may not
agree with your politics but I damned well have shown you one of the biggest
reasons this country is goin' to hell in a handbasket!" No one has ever
give me any crap back about it either!!

Please get out and VOTE!!

Cheers to y'all....
Bill P. Phx.Az

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"Ken Fortenberry" wrote...
David Snedeker wrote:

Is that you Dean? If so . . .

Nah, it's not him. The poster formerly known as Dicky Dean is in
a jail in New Jersey awaiting a psychiatric evaluation.

http://tinyurl.com/3xeud

SPLORK!
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

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I registered to vote at 18 and have voted in every state and national
election
since. I just don't understand the apathy. Regardless of how lousy the two
or
three candidates are put forward every few years, it's better to vote for
the
lesser of two evils than not at all, and then bitch about the results
afterwards. \rant
Tim

Like you, I vote in every election and I fail to see why anyone chooses to
fail to exercise that privilege. I've heard all the arguments that are
currently in use, too busy, too long a line, lost my card, the system's
rigged against ( fill in ______). To me, they all are invalid and translate
as "stupid/don't care."

I'll write my own name in if I can't stomach a person running unopposed.

It was always my understanding that if you don't vote, you have no right to
bitch about the outcome or the actions of the people elected. Most of the
time I vote for losing candidates in major elections. But it keeps the
winners from claiming unanimous victories.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Dark Star

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

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"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
om...

"he defecated in the diaper and fled on foot"

Lost my afternoon pop on that one... :)

Jeff T.

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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 22:13:44 GMT, "slenon"
wrote:

I registered to vote at 18 and have voted in every state and national
election
since. I just don't understand the apathy. Regardless of how lousy the two
or
three candidates are put forward every few years, it's better to vote for
the
lesser of two evils than not at all, and then bitch about the results
afterwards. \rant
Tim

Like you, I vote in every election and I fail to see why anyone chooses to
fail to exercise that privilege. I've heard all the arguments that are
currently in use, too busy, too long a line, lost my card, the system's
rigged against ( fill in ______). To me, they all are invalid and translate
as "stupid/don't care."

I'll write my own name in if I can't stomach a person running unopposed.

It was always my understanding that if you don't vote, you have no right to
bitch about the outcome or the actions of the people elected. Most of the
time I vote for losing candidates in major elections. But it keeps the
winners from claiming unanimous victories.

If nothing else, the Current Regime appears to be doing all it can to
stimulate the turnout in November.

Ashcroft just filed for court orders demanding access to medical records from
Planned Parenthood clinics across the country...

/daytripper ()

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On Thu, 26 Feb 2004 10:10:26 -0500, "Tim J."
wrote:


Are they still easily bamboozled when a liberal Dem is elected.

Yep. Been there, too. Got bamboozled about equally by both parties.
Very seldom vote for either party now, going instead to the splinter
parties.
--

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Often taunted by trout.
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