Originally posted by lizzielou742
Do any of those things resonate with you?
Liz, I've heard this stuff until I can't see straight. I've avoided these political boards until now because they always seem to be one sided.

First of all, I HAVE researched both candidates . . . more so than just their own campaign websites. I vote based on my own convictions, my beliefs, my principles. I don’t vote thoughtlessly, as you imply.

I know that Bush was wrong about the WMD’s . . . but I also know that Saddam had the capabilities and I feel safer knowing that he is out of power and sitting in a prison cell. Besides, how can you say that we were wrong to free the people of Iraq? They have been living under the rule of a tyrant. A man that only knows violence. Rape rooms, torture chambers . . . how can you believe that what we did was a mistake? That’s basically what Kerry is saying? Am I wrong?

Things are much different than they were in 2000. We were attacked . . . but believe me when I say that things will be much worse if we start letting other countries dictate how we protect ourselves. (which is what Kerry says he will do)

And all this about Kerry bringing other countries in . . . OK, first of all, I’m sure that’s what he wants. Who’s to say that it will actually happen? We don’t know what the future holds. He may or may not get other countries to join our alliance. You don’t know that he will! You don’t know that he’ll do anything that he says because his record stinks!

Bush didn’t lay out his plan very well during the debate, I will admit. But he did state more than once, that he planned to do the only thing he could do . . . continue to train Iraqi troops & police until they’re ready to stand on their own.

About the draft: I’ve read countless articles about this . . . and from what I can see, it’s a scare tactic headed by two of the most liberal members of Congress. Rep. Charlie Rangel and Sen. Fritz Hollings.

"It's absolutely false that anyone in the administration is considering reinstating the draft" –Rumsfeld

Bush even stated last night that it would be a voluntary army.

I think that a lot of people would be surprised to hear that proposal is coming from democrats!

I think we’re total opposites on ANY political issues, Liz, but you’re still my bud.

Let’s not get too ugly about this.