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My previous entry was stream of consciousness catharsis. Here's rev 2...

I feel personally responsible for the ascent of George W Bush. Even though I spoke out against him, even though I voted for McCain, even though I tried to sway swing votes, I feel like Schindler. I could have done more.

I suspect there are many others - practical Greens, Democrats, paleo-Republicans and moderate Libertarians - who also feel guilty. Once again we speak, and we vote, and we donate. But it won't be enough. Bush will be elected unless we do more this time.

As mentioned previously, it's all about the swing states. My vote (for Badnarik) won't matter much, but I have dozens of friends and relatives in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia & Florida. My first objective is convincing them to vote anti-Bush. Kerry is the most practical choice, but even a switch from Bush to Badnarik or Peroutka is worth the effort.

I've asked my parents for their family address books. I'm tracking down my old college friends for theirs. I'm working on letters to ask for their help. I should probably write three variants for left/right/undecided. Suggestions for quotes, phrases & wording would be appreciated.

Objective two is getting my positive respondents to become active campaigners. Whether they follow my plan, volunteer with Kerry, or do their own thing, the swing states need more feet on the pavement.

Phase three is taking election day off from work. I'll vote absentee, drive there, and walk the walk. Help voters get to the polls. Push the margin from 48-50 to 50-48 or beyond. Especially in Walden O'Dell's Ohio, it has to be large enough to catch vote rigging.

Will it help? I'll find out on Tuesday November 2nd. But I wouldn't be able to look at myself in the mirror on November 3rd if Bush triumphed while I did nothing.

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  • So lets clarify, do believe John Kerry is a good candidate for president? Do you agree with his views on a majority of issues and are not in serious conflict on the others? Do you think his experience has given him the tools to do the job right? Do you think he will make America a better place?

    Or are you just taking action to promote the less of two "evils"?

    Notice no flames here. I'm just asking.
    • I hold little hope that you will be equally candid with your views, but I was planning to post my platform anyways in a month or two.

      So far I am underwhelmed by Kerry. His positions [issues2000.org] on abortion and public schools are out of touch, he's in bed with RIAA/MPAA, and he's 0 for 3 on Iraq votes.

      On the other hand, most of his other positions are tolerable, and he got an A from the LCV. The environment is one of the few issues I'm immoderate about. He and McCain were way out in front pushing for higher CAFE stan
      • From this response it is clear that you have selected the less of two evils route. Based on your journal entry's rhetoric I was actually becoming a little disappointed and thought you were actually behind Kerry and thus a dyed in the wool Dem.

        A couple things still do shock me here. The Yellow Dog reference is nice, but based on the bullshit flying around the Democratic party right now, I'd say it goes beyond that. To toss a little hyperbole of my own, I bet there are Democrats who would vote for Kerry
        • less of two evils route

          You want a binary answer? Yes, Kerry is the lesser evil, especially since Congress is Republican. Until America has a real multi-party system, divided government is the least-worst option.

          The Yellow Dog reference is nice, but ... I'd say it goes beyond that.

          There are definitely some crazy rabid democrats out there. Same with crazy rabid republicans who think Bush should be allowed to violate the Constitution whenever he feels like it. (some of them even say the Constitution help

          • No, I can't see any reason why one of the few (only?) sites to reprint the book would leave out portions for ANY reason. That notion makes me laugh. Seeking actual knowledge rather than psuedo-information, I'd like a first print edition to exist. Seems like this should be readily avilable at the local library. I have tried 3.

            Let's think about this. Kerry in his 20s fought for his country, then worked to end the war once he realized we couldn't win. Is that really unforgivable? For comparison, GWB spe
            • That notion makes me laugh. Seeking actual knowledge rather than psuedo-information, I'd like a first print edition

              So... you flatly reject my statements about New Solider on the grounds that I only have "pseudo-information", yet I'm supposed to accept your assertions which are based on the same secondhand sources? If you meant to say something else, please rephrase more clearly, and with unambiguous citataions that I can refer to for verification and refutation.

              arguing the war should end sooner does not

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