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Originally posted by brawlins
Anyone noticed the lack of attacks on America since 9/11? Duh, that's why people will vote for George W. Bush regardless of the hyberbole of the left.
As for privilege - Speeder said himself that he was "part of the relatively privileged class". So - Does that mean he will not try to get his kids into the best colleges or otherwise help them out? How about Al Gore's father? Or the Kennedy's? Or how about John Kerry and his rich wives?
- Bill
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Bill, how many planes flew into the Pentagon during Clinton's watch? And Gerald Ford's? I took a class in college called "logic" that dealt w/ arguments such as yours above, but unfortunately I think that you are right about people voting for Bush for that reason. Of course by your reasoning, Bush is also the cause of 9/11, but I'm not going to pursue that one.
As for political discussions staying "civil", I prefer that they get heated and issues really get wrung out. I only object to personal insults between members here. I am pretty sure that I have not called anyone a name or questioned their mental state, (OK, maybe Tabs),
, but if I have I apologise and will try to watch that.
As for my kids, I do not have any, (that I am aware of), but yes I would want the best for them. The difference is that liberals are aware of the inequities of the world and have a sense of justice, many conservatives seem happy w/ the explanation that "hard work" and ingenuity are the only things that separate the rich from poor. If you travel and become worldly, this POV will soon evaporate. What separates people's fates is largely opportunity and circumstance, many millions of people in the world will work harder than you or I could ever imagine and never have a dime.
I always found it impressive when rich people cared more about helping the less fortunate than getting a tax break on their millions. But that's just me.
