I'm a swing voter. I voted for Bush in 2000 and Kerry in 2004. It is my wish that after this election is over Republicans and Democrats can begin to put away these bitter and hateful feelings, and the name calling that has so deeply divided America. I know family members and long time friends who now literally hate each other because of differences in political views. This is NOT what the founding fathers of America had in mind when America was formed. To Democrats- There is an excellent chance your party will win the presidential race, and will also control both houses of Congress. Stay on a moderate path, and make every attempt to work with Republicans to find solutions to the many problems America faces. DON"T become arrogent! Republicans-
There is an excellent chance you'll be the minority party for the next 4 years. Rather than becoming bitter, and lashing out at the other side, accept the fact that the G O P has become a little too extreme in there conservative views, and have stopped listening to the will of most American's. A wise course of action would be communicating a more moderate conservative message, in a dignified and statesmenlike manner, without any mudslinging which America has become weary of. America is a deeply divided country. I think some fence mending is in order on both sides of the political spectrum. - bill718
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Originally posted by bill718are you voting for Obama then?
I'm a swing voter. I voted for Bush in 2000 and Kerry in 2004. It is my wish that after this election is over Republicans and Democrats can begin to put away these bitter and hateful feelings, and the name calling that has so deeply divided America. I know family members and long time friends who now literally hate each other because of differences in politi ...[text shortened]... ome fence mending is in order on both sides of the political spectrum. - bill718
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Originally posted by CliffLandinWhen Democrats say "unity," that's code for: Republicans should just shut the hell up and stay out of our way while we push the country further along the uphill path of socialism. No thanks -- I will never be quiet.
That would make sense. Obama supports are looking for unity and McCain supporters are looking for division.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterNot at all. If that is how you would like to take, that would be great.
When Democrats say "unity," that's code for: Republicans should just shut the hell up and stay out of our way while we push the country further along the uphill path of socialism. No thanks -- I will never be quiet.
You know that the more you use the word Socialism, they more you sound like an idiot. Everyone, even your candidate says that what Obama has in mind isn't Socialism.
Originally posted by bill718Nice! Rec'd.
I'm a swing voter. I voted for Bush in 2000 and Kerry in 2004. It is my wish that after this election is over Republicans and Democrats can begin to put away these bitter and hateful feelings, and the name calling that has so deeply divided America. I know family members and long time friends who now literally hate each other because of differences in politi ...[text shortened]... ome fence mending is in order on both sides of the political spectrum. - bill718
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I agree whole heartedly.
DSR, unity is unity. Look at your posts and look at the divisive nature that is so prevalent in your speech. You can disagree and be civil. However, you, you claim to be a Christian, are frequently much more prone to insult your peers than to offer a message of finding common ground.
Originally posted by EladarI've seen many belittling remarks from both republicans and democrats here. Bill and I are calling for unity. I am calling for people to find common ground.
Mr Hand,
I've received multiple belittling remarks by multiple Obama supporters at this site. There's no "unity" party here, just people venting their opinions.
I took umbrage from DSR's comment about "unity" being nothing more than a demand for aquiescence.
Originally posted by EladarI strongly disagree. Perhaps you feel that you can not find common ground. If that is the case, then I assert that you are too unbending in your positions.
DSR is correct about the definition of unity. You may not like it, but it is true.
I can not recall a time in my life when the country has been as polarized as it is now. Based on what I know of the 60's, it seems that is approaching that level.
Our country needs to work together, not against each other. We need to agree to disagree and agree where we can agree.
I strongly disagree. Perhaps you feel that you can not find common ground. If that is the case, then I assert that you are too unbending in your positions.
I don't think I'm unbending. It is the leftists who are unbending. If there is going to be any agreement, it is that we agree with their agenda.
The conservatives are not more conservative than they were in the 1980's, but the liberals are alot further left. The fact that Obama was selected to run for President is evidence enough of the shift to the left.