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Saturday, December 04, 2004
unity
I have come to terms with the idea that Bush has won re-election. I remain unhappy. The fact of the matter, however, is that most of the country voted differently than me.
I live in a liberal bastion of Oregon...and I know a lot of people who view local and world affairs much like I do. I also know people who don't think like I do, and those people have never presented to me a compelling case for why casting a vote for Bush = "a good idea." Why has George Bush convinced voters with particular religious convictions ,and perhaps more surprisingly, people in constricting economic situations, that he is presidential material, and an appropriate, practical choice for our national leader? I personally do not view Mr. Bush as a "moral" character. I suspect those who do might be projecting a personal opinion, or misplaced allegiance, as opposed to considering the record and alarming pattern of world discord fostered by Mr. Bush.
I am interested in hearing a clear explanation of the postive aspects of a continued Bush presidency.
I want to understand.