BCITORGB wrote:
TnT says:
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You say though that we are out of step with the prevailing global
position. Can you share what you feel that opinion generally would
amount to. I have heard so much scuttlebut about left and right, red
an
blue, that I am interested in your fresh insight. That way we could
discuss specifics.
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There is too much to comment on. Let's start by recalling polling
done
in many (I can only assume all) western, developed nations. In not
one
poll did the people of these nations prefer Bush over Kerry. In fact,
had the election been global, it would have been a clear landslide
for
the Democrats.

But now, even Sorros, the arch Democrat and supporter of Kerry in the
last election, has come out and acknowledged that Kerry was not the
right man for the job.

As to polls in general, they only show what the pollsters are trying to
present. We had a poll recently, it was called the election, and it is
the only poll that counts, at least as far as we are concerned.

As to specifics, there are too many to mention. Here's a few
(comparing
Republican doctrine with prevailing western attitudes outside of the
USA): abortion, capital punishment, decriminalization of recreational
drugs, gay unions, possession of unnecessay firearms, Kyoto,..... and
on, and on, and on....

Other than Kyoto, these are all internal issues that are our business.
How are they your concern. Try abortion, or capital punishment,
decriminalization of rec drugs, gay unions, or firearm unless you plan
on invading us. How do thes affect world politics.

Regarding Kyoto, it would have been a terrible treaty for us to become
a part of, and even the recent blue president recognized that, and
luckily the Congress as well. Should we just agree to something because
the rest of the world says it is good for them if we are hamstringing
ourselves. Come up with a win/win treaty and you may get more support.

What else is in the "on, and on, and on?" I would still like specifics
that affect the global position. TnT

Cheers,
frtzw906
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