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« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2011, 09:38:12 AM »
Which is one of the many problems with our country's political system.  When the majority of voters listen to and parrot the loudest voices, and those voices are pandering to an "us vs. them" political system, no one ends up actually listening to the candidate's stance.  It's always "pro-choice" this, "conservative" that, "socialist pig" here, "liberal hippy" there.  People want to address vague stereotypes, not specific stances.

Of course, I understand that this is how group think and the bipartisan political system generally operate, but it's frustrating nonetheless to see individuals perpetuate those stereotypes by claiming that X candidate is not Y because he does not fit some retardedly simple definition of what Y is.

The majority of voters really have bigger issues than this.  Many of them don't even pay taxes anymore and don't really have a vested interest in our country.  Then, there's public education and the inherent lack of standards...  They shouldn't be allowed to vote... or procreate... or even breathe...
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« Reply #21 on: April 29, 2011, 10:21:06 AM »
The majority of voters really have bigger issues than this.  Many of them don't even pay taxes anymore and don't really have a vested interest in our country.  Then, there's public education and the inherent lack of standards...  They shouldn't be allowed to vote... or procreate... or even breathe...

Agreed, but if the loudest voices are polarizing the smaller issues into these black and white stereotypes, then they're certainly doing it with the bigger issues.  Again, this is nothing new, but it pisses me off nonetheless.
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« Reply #22 on: April 29, 2011, 11:08:47 AM »
Agreed, but if the loudest voices are polarizing the smaller issues into these black and white stereotypes, then they're certainly doing it with the bigger issues.  Again, this is nothing new, but it pisses me off nonetheless.

Yes, but the candidates are just as guilty playing into these stereotypes and simplistic catchphrases mainly to keep it simple for the weaker voters.  And let's face it; the majority of voters are incredibly weak nowadays, especially when you extend voting, bus 'em in, and provide free meals for their vote.  Pander to the lowest common denominator... 

Now, I need to get me some o' dat O'bama money.  Where's my check?
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Nothing says "Obey Me" like a bloody head on a fence post!  - Stewie Griffin

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."  - Ayn Rand

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« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2011, 01:18:58 PM »
Yes, but the candidates are just as guilty playing into these stereotypes and simplistic catchphrases mainly to keep it simple for the weaker voters.  And let's face it; the majority of voters are incredibly weak nowadays, especially when you extend voting, bus 'em in, and provide free meals for their vote.  Pander to the lowest common denominator... 

Now, I need to get me some o' dat O'bama money.  Where's my check?

However, I think it unfortunately has to start with the voters.  The politicians are selling it because the voters are buying it.  If we want change (not Obama change), then we have to start with the masses.
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« Reply #25 on: April 29, 2011, 02:32:30 PM »
However, I think it unfortunately has to start with the voters.  The politicians are selling it because the voters are buying it.  If we want change (not Obama change), then we have to start with the masses.

Masses who are educated in government schools... without real standards...  We have a chicken and egg scenario here.  The voters aren't going to change anytime soon. 
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"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."  - Ayn Rand

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« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
Masses who are educated in government schools... without real standards...  We have a chicken and egg scenario here.  The voters aren't going to change anytime soon.

Bingo.
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Re: Gary Johnson 2012?
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2011, 09:50:56 AM »
I'd vote for Gary...that dude fought terrorists.

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« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2011, 10:58:44 AM »
I'd vote for Gary...that dude fought terrorists. 

It's not about the sex.
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« Reply #30 on: May 03, 2011, 10:32:21 AM »
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« Reply #31 on: May 03, 2011, 10:40:06 AM »
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My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.  - Winston Churchill

Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar.  - Mark Twain

Nothing says "Obey Me" like a bloody head on a fence post!  - Stewie Griffin

"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others."  - Ayn Rand