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Originally posted by soup sandwich
I've been lurking here for about three months or so. I've posted here only once before, thus, I'll first just identify myself as a democrat who's previously voted Bush Sr., Clinton, Clinton, Gore in the past four elections. However, following 9/11, I was very pleased that it seemed like our country was being run by adults instead of the "lob a few missiles" Gore/Clintonites. Truth be known, if the GOP were to change their positions on abortion, gay marriage, and separation of church and state, I'd probably switch political parties.

I'm no big fan of Kerry or Bush, leaving me undecided for this election.

One thing I'm curious about is why is everyone is so surprised when "the other side" does not denounce ads that attack "the other candidate"? Is all this outrage feigned to make this site more interesting or something?

Am I the only one who realizes that:
1) Kerry most likely has exagerrated his Vietnam/"Cambodia" stories to his benefit?
2) Bush most likely benefited from his family's connections to land his nat'l guard gig?
3) Kerry has actually put forth some proposals and is not running based solely on his service in Vietnam?
4) Fahrenheit 9/11 is propaganda loosely based on fact?
5) All politicians flip-flop often?
6) A bad decision is a bad decision. Showing conviction by sticking with a bad decision is not to be applauded.

Also, as for character assassinations, I suggest that both republicans and democrats do it, but that the GOP is simply better at it.

God damn it!!! I hate it when you "mature" types with your "balanced" andd "pragmatic" views of the world come around here and try to make the rest of us grow up.

Cut it out, willya?