Hiding in the Bush
I was thrilled to find out that President Bush plans to appear Thursday afternoon at the Science Museum of Virginia for George Allen's campaign fundraiser. The event, just a few blocks away from my apartment, is sure to attract a number of protesters, so I'll have my camera ready in case there are any outrageous signs.
Though I consider myself a liberal-leaning moderate, I would have voted for Bush in the 2004 election. I say "would have" because my absentee ballot never arrived, but I can still say that he was my definite choice. John Kerry was just too plastic, emotionless, and indecisive for me and, I believe, many other people. The 2004 race was gigantic failure for the Democratic party because it was their's to win. We should have a Democratic president right now (and I'm not talking about a second term Al Gore, either). I voted for Wes Clark in the primary, but I would have readily stood by John Edwards or possibly even Howard "Byah!" Dean had either of them gained the nomination. However, at the time I could not justify a vote for Kerry. Would I prefer him now, knowing what I do about Bush's second term? Who cares? We can't change the past, only the future.
On November 7th, we have the opportunity to vote in a major, major election. Make it count! Vote for your Senator, vote for local officials, and, for goodness sake, please vote 'No' for the so called "Marriage Amendment." There's a long post about that amendment in the works, but I haven't been able to write it yet. It should appear in the coming week.
I'll try to have president/protester/riot pictures tomorrow night.
Interesting note: on the eve of the gubernatorial election last year, Bush came to VA to stump for Jerry Kilgore. Here's hoping he has the same effect on Allen!
Though I consider myself a liberal-leaning moderate, I would have voted for Bush in the 2004 election. I say "would have" because my absentee ballot never arrived, but I can still say that he was my definite choice. John Kerry was just too plastic, emotionless, and indecisive for me and, I believe, many other people. The 2004 race was gigantic failure for the Democratic party because it was their's to win. We should have a Democratic president right now (and I'm not talking about a second term Al Gore, either). I voted for Wes Clark in the primary, but I would have readily stood by John Edwards or possibly even Howard "Byah!" Dean had either of them gained the nomination. However, at the time I could not justify a vote for Kerry. Would I prefer him now, knowing what I do about Bush's second term? Who cares? We can't change the past, only the future.
On November 7th, we have the opportunity to vote in a major, major election. Make it count! Vote for your Senator, vote for local officials, and, for goodness sake, please vote 'No' for the so called "Marriage Amendment." There's a long post about that amendment in the works, but I haven't been able to write it yet. It should appear in the coming week.
I'll try to have president/protester/riot pictures tomorrow night.
Interesting note: on the eve of the gubernatorial election last year, Bush came to VA to stump for Jerry Kilgore. Here's hoping he has the same effect on Allen!
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