<font color="#ff6666">Right and thats what I said, that we was no more up to date than anyone on here [img]smile.gif[/img] The only reason aside from political and philosophical stances I would think the Dems could do better, is because Al gore, has no real backbone, he seems too easily swayed by public opinion polls and has no real personal conviction...or at least that is my view of him.</font>

Ah.... swayed by public opinion. I like that. I used it to defend Bob Dole's comments regarding abortion, which basically amounted to: "Bob Dole doesn't think it's right, but Bob Dole knows the American people are overwhelming in favor of freedom of choice, so Bob Dole does his best to represent those people." :D Gotta love his 3rd person self references. :D

But, I think it's true. A politician's job is to represent my view, no?

I know what your saying, but his perceived insight, as well as the things TL just posted make Gore's thoughts news worthy whether he's actually in the loop or not.

I think he'll get to run in '04. After all, he did get more popular votes than any other man in history. I seem to remember reading that somewhere, or was it Reagan?(**see edit**)

If Bush is still as popular then as he is now, or even close to it, I think the other contenders would be more than happy to let Gore have another shot and bide their time until '08. I could be wrong, but that's my guess.

EDIT - Popular Votes Research Update(as if anyone cares...lol)

1st Place - In 1984 Reagan received the most votes ever for a presidental candidate, and won re-election, with 53,428,357.

2nd Place - In 2000 Gore received the second most(official) votes for a presidental candidate, but lost the Electoral College, with 50,456,167.

3rd Place - In 200 Bush received the second most votes for a presidential candidate, but won the Electoral College, with 50,996,064.

[ 11-21-2002, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

I really like Dole! I like him so much I voted for his wife here in NC...lol.

I still hate that I wasted what could have been a perfectly good vote for Dole on Perot in '96!

Quit laughing, or I'm telling! :D

[ 11-21-2002, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

Perot: the only man in history out-of-touch enough to address the NAACP as "you people." LOL. :D :D :D :D :D

I warned you, so now...

<h2>I'm telllllllliiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnngggggg!</h2>

<font color="#ff6666"> Not yours no [img]smile.gif[/img] Those of the people who voted for him [img]smile.gif[/img] He should run on what used to be called a "plank" Ie state what he believes in, what he will fight for and allow people whith those valuse to vote for him. Not change his opinion every other week during the election campaign so that you have no idea where he as a man stands. You need to be able to know what kind of person your representative is. (and we won't discuss politicians that flip flop on issues cause almost all of them do to suit their own ends) </font>

I disagree to some extent, there, MagiK. One of the Brits in Parliament representing the colonies - and I apologize for forgetting who it was - wrote regarding a proposed legislation which would in effect make any colonial ship on the seas without the proper Stamp Act papers a pirate vessel. And, in the days where many British Navy Sailors made fair fortunes off of privateering pirate ships, this was bound to have a big impact. This representative basically said, quite eloquently, "I know I supported this in theory once, but now it has come to my attention that it would have a huge impact on those I represent, who are all opposed to it, and since I represent them, I must do what is best for them."

Hell, if you're someone who is so firmly grounded in their "plank" that you will not budge or bend when it comes time to re-evaluate something, you are obviously beyond growing and maturing as a person, beyond critical thought, and not, IMHO, worthy of my vote.

The reed which does not bend must break.

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LoL errrr hehehe sorry Bman [img]smile.gif[/img] heheheheh :D :D :D </font>

<font color="#ff6666">I didn't say you had to be adamant about it, just not whipping back and forth in the breeze so fast that you make a fair immitation of a flag. </font>