Originally posted by 667joeDefinitely. One certainly misses having a leader that is capable of formulating coherent, complex thoughts in complete sentences, one who does not fear complexity. And Gore certainly is one of the politicians who took a leading role on Global warming long before anyone was taking it seriously.
After Watching Al Gore's movie,I was struck by how bright, inquisitive, curious and thoughtful Gore is. I got sick to my stomach that we are stuck with Bush, a total moron, with no intellectual curiousity, not appreciation for learning, no inkling of the principles of science, and no sense of the future. (Bush thinks you can prevent pregnacy by not using condoms!)
Originally posted by DelmerI agree Delmer. And I agree with the Libertarian stance on many issues. Especially social issues. The problem is in the end, for the major political offices, I have only dems and repubs to choose from here in Virginia. The repubs are extremely powerful here and many incumbents run unopposed due to the gerrymandering of districts.
Libertarian, wib, libertarian... a third choice.
I subscribe to the Libertarian Newsletter, I get an email from them at leats once per month. And I really do like their positions on many issues, but for the life of me I never hear anything about them from any other source.
I voted for Harry Browne a few elections ago for president. He actually made the ballot here. Of course he gathered, I believe, less than 1% of the vote. So I always end up feeling like I simply voted against a democrat whenever I vote for a libertarian. Know what I mean?
Originally posted by wibI do understand what you mean and glad to hear that you voted for Harry Browne. It's sort of strange to me that states can individually set the parameters for what's needed to get on the ballot for national offices. At least I think that's true. If not I'm sure someone will correct me. I keep waiting for someone to bring forth a case that will reach the Supreme Court and perhaps standardize what's needed to make the ballot for national offices. There were quite a few Libertarians on the Michigan ballot last time. I don't know how much support they got but as long as they are there I'll vote for them.
I agree Delmer. And I agree with the Libertarian stance on many issues. Especially social issues. The problem is in the end, for the major political offices, I have only dems and repubs to choose from here in Virginia. The repubs are extremely powerful here and many incumbents run unopposed due to the gerrymandering of districts.
I subscribe to the Liber ...[text shortened]... ing like I simply voted against a democrat whenever I vote for a libertarian. Know what I mean?