marwin
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posted on December 12, 2000 07:53:24 PM
[ edited by marwin on Dec 23, 2000 08:26 PM ]
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enchanted
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posted on December 12, 2000 07:56:45 PM
or not.
The "unifier". Hah.
[email protected]
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Zazzie
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posted on December 12, 2000 07:57:13 PM
won by delay tactics--
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chococake
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:00:54 PM
marwin - speak for yourself!!
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FrannyS
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:07:27 PM
Does this mean we are finally done with the political threads? Can I  at the thought?
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Shadowcat
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:14:19 PM
FrannyS: I wouldn't hold your breath, if I were you. Now come the post-court discussions, the rehashings, the lamentings, the sputterings, and so on. Could be a few days yet before the election threads get completely out of the systems. 
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krs
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:16:57 PM
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Shoshanah
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:38:49 PM
The time to support out next President has come.....
NOT! I did not "elect" the momzer! I can never see that thing as my President.
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Gosh Shosh!
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marwin
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:43:51 PM
[ edited by marwin on Dec 23, 2000 08:27 PM ]
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Shoshanah
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:50:02 PM
As a Nation, we are now divided more than ever...It's not going to go away that easily, nor that quickly.
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Gosh Shosh!
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njrazd
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posted on December 12, 2000 08:50:16 PM
Shosh...58% of us did not vote for President Clinton either, but had to settle for what we got. And when he was elected in '92 (with only 40%), he had as much experience as a Southern Governor as Bush has.
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KatyD
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:19:15 PM
Sheesh! What is it about you people that feel the need to keep bringing up Clinton in all this? Do you think you can EVER get over him? Sheesh!
KatyD
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njrazd
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:31:16 PM
katyd...just proving a point. It's okay to insult a Republican president, but not okay for a Democratic president, even when they are almost comparable.
Besides...ol' Bill himself said that electing Al Gore was like getting him for a third term. And we all know that Bill never lies.
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FrannyS
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:33:32 PM
Hey! How about them Raiders?
Hint Hint
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xardon
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:34:55 PM
A President must, like any leader, earn support. It is no one's due.
We shall see.
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Zazzie
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:38:56 PM
Marvin---it sounds like you are a Republican....so I ask you....Did you as a USA citizen unconditionally support President Clintion throughout his 2 terms???
Did other Americans support him blindly without question??
From the news we got up here in the backwoods of Canada---it didn't seem that way....so why expect everyone to welcome the next president with unconditional support???
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outoftheblue
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:55:05 PM
The time to support out next President has come.
Yes, now let's all rally behind Sherif Rosco P. Bush or is that George W? Oh well, what does it matter...
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marwin
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posted on December 12, 2000 09:58:36 PM
[ edited by marwin on Dec 23, 2000 08:27 PM ]
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spazmodeus
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posted on December 12, 2000 10:03:07 PM
Troll on.
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Zazzie
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posted on December 12, 2000 10:04:28 PM
Unconditional support is what is EXPECTED when you have a dictator or you are shot at dawn---that is not the support I would hope to see for an elected leader.
Those in the military are sworn to support the 'Commander in Chief'---the general population does not.
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chococake
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posted on December 12, 2000 10:11:07 PM
The so-called winner didn't abide by democratic principles in the first place, not us. That's why I can't support him.
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siggy
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posted on December 12, 2000 10:40:15 PM
Sorry, I don't get this 'one has to support the President' stuff. What does that mean, precisely? Not plot civil insurrection? That's an easy one for most of us, I think. Not criticize or disagree? That's another matter entirely, regardless of who is President.
The Constitution allows us to disagree with and criticize our government and its representatives, whether elected or appointed. How is exercising that right not abiding by democratic principles?
Dictatorships generally do not allow for dissent or criticism. This system does.
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victoria
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posted on December 12, 2000 11:03:14 PM
When I was enlisted, I was required to show respect to "The Commander in Chief". I respected the office, followed his lawful orders, carried out his policies. Kept my mouth shut while wearing the uniform of my Service. His signature ( or facsimile thereof) is on my retirement certificate.
I did not respect that draft dodging skirt chaser. I did not support him.
I will show respect to the office of the "President". I will teach my children to support our system of government, because I do believe in it. I will obey the laws of the land.
I don't have to respect that smirking little daddies boy, and I sure as hell don't have to support him.
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fred
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posted on December 12, 2000 11:43:20 PM
''I, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
So help me God!"
The oath I took.
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fred
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posted on December 12, 2000 11:55:26 PM
The oath of the President
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Fred
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krs
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posted on December 13, 2000 12:49:50 AM
Sorry Marwin, but nobody gets my respect without earning it.
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IMLDS2
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posted on December 13, 2000 12:50:34 AM
Marwin...don't worry about all the negative garbage you will get regarding posting anything positive regarding Bush or the Presidency here.
Everytime I would try the others would in a very loud voice shout me down.
There are Republicans here...and I am PROUD the US Supreme Court saw GORE'S trying to steal the election for what it was and shut him down. The 'recount' was NOT legal because there wasn't a uniform law in FLA for the recounting..and all the counties and MILITARY VOTES weren't included in the 'recounts'.
It should be amusing to watch the Democrats throw their SORE LOOSERMAN fits Wednesday.
For those democrats of a higher level of education...I will simply say...
NEENER NEENER!
Carole
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siggy
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posted on December 13, 2000 01:33:00 AM
Ah but you didn't and don't support Clinton and according to Marwin you should simply because he's the President. Agree with Marwin now?
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IMLDS2
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posted on December 13, 2000 01:36:26 AM
Siggy,
Nope you are wrong dear. I VOTED for Clinton! (Yep...was stupid and crossed party lines...was won by his charm like a lot of other women...he looks...well...so charming)...
The final straw with him was when he looked in the camera and said 'I have not had sex with that woman!'..you know I believed him.
Won't be crossing party lines anymore...nope...now I would be open to a 3rd party candidate...kinda liked Ross Perot...
Carole
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siggy
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posted on December 13, 2000 02:21:56 AM
But after you (and the whole blinkin' world) found out he lied, you no longer supported him, correct? (It took you that long? LOL.) That was my point, that's all.
Respecting the office is one thing, but the incumbent is open to criticism I figure.
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