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firewind451 @firewind451 (129) 25 Sep 08

Actually that's not true. However I am interested in what any of you would say to someone who holds that opinion.

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magnolia17 I think I do know people who are opposing Obama for this reason. I don't know for sure because I have not confronted them on this. I won't because family relationships are too important, but I fear it is what is happening. I am sorry that people feel that way,...

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Rachel85044 @Rachel85044 (426) • United States 26 Sep 08

Wow, What did you think of it and did it change anyone's opinion on it that had a positive opinion of her? All, I have to say is Oh, my! Did she really say that!

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magnolia17 Unfortunately, that is true. I read through the transcripts sometimes and still can't quite figure out what she said. I've begun to wonder if she is even capable of governing Alaska.

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4magoo @4magoo (396) 27 Sep 08

I saw a short note on a blog posing the question of whether or not McCain is a Maverick or a Gambler. The definition of a maverick is a nonconformist, eccentric, individualist, rebel, one of a kind or "odd man out." A gambler is...

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magnolia17 I used to think pretty highly of McCain. I am hoping, if he becomes President, that the person who ran in 2000, is still there. But I do not admire him as much as I once did. I think he wants to win too badly, and he has compromised himself too much--a bad VP...

28 Sep 08

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5562) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 27 Sep 08

Some of my family members have gotten into an intense political discussion and there was a disagreement which left some of them mad and not wanting to speak to the others. My daughter also tries to draw me into political...

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magnolia17 Yes, I think this is happening to many families. In our family, I think my husband, two grown up children, and myself are the only Obama supporters. In the past, a lot of the family voted for Bush, but I had at least one other family member voting against him....

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starr4all @starr4all (2863) 28 Sep 08

I know, I'm on a roll today! Can't help it. I was wondering if anyones noticed that their political views have changed the older they got. Me personally, I've noticed with this election that mine have. Not to say I'm old, I'm a...

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magnolia17 I've been a Democrat almost all my life, and I will be voting for Obama this year. I will admit to you that John McCain himself does not strike me as an absolutely awful alternative. I prefer Obama, but I don't dislike John McCain that much. I do, however,...

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Milanovich @Milanovich (700) • Egypt 28 Sep 08

when i searched the net to know what the world defines the meanning of terrorism i was amazed to find that There is no internationally agreed definition of terrorism! how it comes?! do every country create a definition by...

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magnolia17 I doubt seriously that we can come up with a definition everyone would agree with. Think back to the American Revolution in 1776. The British did not think much of our tactic of hiding behind trees and taking potshots at their army. They figured we should...

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Holv03 @Holv03 (534) • United States 27 Sep 08

We'll as you all know here on mylot and around the world the United States Economy right now its not doing so good. A lot of people in the USA have different types of way to improve our economy so with that said what do you guys...

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magnolia17 You are right. I think Obama was quite right during the debate that we aren't going to be in a position to do a lot of things we want to do, and thus it will become extremely important to prioritize our expenditures. What do we really need? What's "nice to...

28 Sep 08

Holv03 @Holv03 (534) • United States 27 Sep 08

We'll as you all know here on mylot and around the world the United States Economy right now its not doing so good. A lot of people in the USA have different types of way to improve our economy so with that said what do you guys...

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magnolia17 One of the best suggestions I have read recently is for the U.S. to try, big time, to get into the "green" market. There are so many things that can help us as a nation become more energy efficient, and the good thing is you can't get someone from China to...

28 Sep 08

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 28 Sep 08

How many times have we all heard John McCain promise he won't raise taxes on anyone and that he wants to make Bush's tax cuts permanent plus cut them even more? How many times has he accused Barack Obama of planning to raise ALL...

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magnolia17 I agree with you. I think most people, who are lucky enough to get health care from work, do not realize how much it is actually worth. As you correctly point out, in a group health plan, the cost can be $12,000 a year. You are also right that getting a credit...

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Holv03 @Holv03 (534) • United States 26 Sep 08

I know a lot of people have been looking into the Presidential debate and who should be the next president of the United States. I honestly am a Obama supported but I really don't care who is president as long as the person who is...

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magnolia17 I very much agree with you. The ship has just about sunk; it's going to take some very skillful bailing to give us half a chance again. I don't envy the guy who comes next. It's hard to believe that Bush has really been on our side for the last eight years. If...

27 Sep 08

gwoman2 @gwoman2 (710) • United States 27 Sep 08

The truth--what I saw and heard... On last nights debate...Both candidates looked a bit uncomfortable at the start of the debate and McCain's body language screamed anger. Jim had to repeat himself several times to both Obama and...

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magnolia17 I too noticed that McCain seemed angry. He was very dismissive of Obama, as if he wanted to make it seem as if Obama is an idiot. I know he wants to emphasize his experience, but it was not necessary to be so disrespectful to his opponent. Obama, on the other...

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morethanamolehill @morethanamolehill (1586) • United States 24 Sep 08

Rule Number One: Government is not the solution, Government is the problem. Rule Number Two: Liberals think that Government is the solution, That is the problem. (See Rule number One)

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magnolia17 And thus the root of our problem in American politics. Republicans (Rule 1) obviously think that government is needed to run the U.S. military. They've also become really good at saying what kind of education is okay (even though they supposed stay out of...

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zydecokitten @zydecokitten (451) • United States 24 Sep 08

What they are afraid that we; will discover and have discovered, by her being sequestered from the press, is that she is without the knowledge and experience necessary to act as the Vice President of this country. We also know...

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magnolia17 Boy, do I agree with you. I guess it is true that life is not always fair. I agree she looked like a good deal (before they knew about Troopergate), and a very ambitious woman said, "Oh, goodie. Look what I have a chance to be!" She is not someone, whose...

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mookhor @mookhor (304) • India 23 Sep 08

Many countries in the world have passed legislation to make the capital punishment something of the yesterdays. Still in most of the countries this punishment by which life of the accused can be taken away by hanging him till...

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magnolia17 I do not favor capital punishment. There are very few nations in the world which still practice it, and the ones who do are not ones we want to emulate: China, Iran, Saudi Arabia... Europe views capital punishment as so barbaric that you cannot even join...

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rodney850 @rodney850 (2145) • United States 22 Sep 08

Joe Biden, the democratic nominee for vice-president opened his mouth and put one foot in it last week when he touted higher taxes on the rich as "patriotic"! Well, Joe must have thought the one foot in his mouth was lonely...

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magnolia17 You know I am not sure that he is that far off the mark. We all have different ways of supporting our government. Most of us are not in uniform, but that does not mean we can't play a role. If I lived in a family burdened by serious debt, I think I would...

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4magoo @4magoo (396) 22 Sep 08

It has come out that while Palin was the mayor of Wasilla the city charged rape victims for their own medical exams. The article claims that eight years ago, complaints about charging rape victims for medical exams in Wasilla...

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magnolia17 This sounds interesting, but where is the article?

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