Swift Vets Options

[Druid]

Most of you already know about the swift vets and their questions/attacks on Kerry.
The most common response by the Kerry Camp is most of the swift vets didn't SERVE with Kerry because they where on other boats.

It's a funny way to get around the subject.
Here is a funny picture, which I think points out the humor.

[Druid]

My standard preamble to post about politics.
People tend to take things personal, please don't.
Some of you agree with me other don't, which is fine. The real point of these discussions, is the discussion. Maybe something I say will change your opinion or maybe it won't, whats important is it gets people thinking about the subjects.
I highly doubt anyone will sway my opinions because I give a lot of thought to many of these subjects prior to drawing any conclusions. I'm not saying I'm the only one who does, but I do think most people base their opinions on 30 second sound-bytes which is unfortunate.

Hard drive I'll reply to both of your post.
You said "what good has Bush even done. I don't want to hear anything about 911 or anything of the such. He can't even get the guy who is responsible. "

You don't want to talk about 9-11?
Do you honestly not see just how important the subject is?
This was the largest attack on the US in our whole history, but your opinion is "yea but what has he done for me lately?"
For me, there is no larger or more important issue than the war or terror.
9-11 wasn't a fluke, it wasn't a one time thing.
The 9-11 commissions report should be a huge resounding wakeup call for america.
For the terroist 9-11 had a dual purpose, increase recognition for al-Qaeda and with the increased recognition, increased funding for continuing and larger attacks on the U.S. and our interest abroad.
Has their been another attack? no.
People can draw their own conclusions on why we haven't suffered another attack, for me the answer is easy, we took the fight to them and rightfully so.

On the boarder patrol subject I'm in complete aggrement with you.
This subject both parties have yet to come up with a working solution.
For me this is just another example of why Political Correctness is the largest problem with our government. Unlike many problems this is a simple one which has a simple solution. The real problem is no one wants to address it out of fear of alienating some voters.

I think your view on taxes is way off base. Here is a breakdown of who pays the tax bill for 2001 which is most recent year their are complete and accurate totals for.
The top 10% paid 68% of income taxes.
The bottom 50% make up only 3.97 percent of all income taxes paid
Everybody has heard the misleading stories about how the rich paid less taxes because of Bush's tax cut. The real reason why is becasue the wealthy took huge hits during the recent stock market downturn. They didn't make near as much money so they paid less in taxes.
It's pretty simple when you think about it.
Our tax system is a disaster either way you look at it.
For me, the best way would be a split between a flat tax and a usage tax paid in the form of a national sales tax. As a tax break for the poor I would exempt the necessities of life ( food , housing ) from the sales tax.


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