Posted by Nibor on October 6, 2000, at 11:39:29
In reply to Re-visit of post on Oct. 18th/ wake up, posted by Thomas W on October 6, 2000, at 8:17:41
> Come on you guys. Do you really feel that putting the Democratic ticket in the White House
> is actually going to help?Do you really think any politicians are going to make a difference?
> Gore has had 8 years to persuade his mentor to do investigate the state of mental health,
> and I ask you, are things that much different? I for one think not. It's amazing to me that all
> of you think electing democrats will "help the cause". They have had it for long enough.
> Besides that, someone said Nader would help the Republicans cause; just like Ross Perot
> helped Clinton get in office and we had 8 years of his antics. Guys, face it, all either party is
> looking for is VOTES right now. As soon as the thing is over, it will be politics as usual in
> Washington. Get real....
# # # # # # #Yep, I sure do. Especially as far as stigma goes. Have you seen Tipper in action?
Then...and I hate to look at it this way, but I am being realistic. Maybe Gore/Lieberman won't get done all that I would like...but at least what they would try to accomplish is closer to what I want. Bush/Cheney won't even try to do things the way I would like them to be. They, more than dos dems, cater to the wealthiest among us.
And good old Ralphie...well, he's a good guy, but he doesn't know how to compromise. And sorry, but that's the way life is. You have to compromise SOMETIMES...and you have to be willing to accept that that's the only way to get some things done. He and his style caused the area we live in to completely lose the local hospital; he wasn't willing to allow some necessary cutbacks and merges...and the outcome was that the whole thing collapsed and NOTHING remains. There is only an emergency unit to stabilize a patient and get them to a hospital in another town.
Yes, I wish we could have Mr. Perfect running. But tell me who you think that would be. I think such a saint would not be able to get all the different egos together; he'd be crucified. So there you have it. My opinion for what it's worth.
Take care,
Nibor
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