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Back Bone who has it - 9/20/2008 6:48:43 PM
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SpiritualPowers
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Election 08 who can lead, Who can make a stand and change America , Dont talk a good game but who can walk the walk. All name calling aside ,put your baggage down and really think and ask Jesus to gide you.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/20/2008 7:20:23 PM
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cog41
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McCain-Palin.
True change will only come when the voters stand up to Congress and replace the reps and senators with new ones.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/20/2008 10:57:33 PM
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leonfigg3
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McCain-Palin.
True change will only come when the voters stand up to Congress and replace the reps and senators with new ones.
I have the feeling that just voting the present people out of office will not bring the change that is needed in America.
1. We need to get more Americans to take their right and responsibilty to vote more seriously, and get them to vote.
2. We need to refocus energies to grass roots levels and remove the strangle hold money and political parties have over individuals who desire and are able to make a difference.
I do not believe the problem is the people in office, or the system, as laid out by our fore-fathers. The problem is what our political system has evolved into.
I quess George Washington was right in warning us about the dangers of political parties.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/21/2008 12:09:34 AM
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SonInMe1
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There is only one way the government will change...if we stop voting for people who promise us anything from the government.
We gave the government its power and money because of our fear...and greed.
Leadership? Leadership starts with good followers...and we are not good.
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You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/21/2008 1:04:19 AM
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musicboss11
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Where is the option for none of thee above?
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/21/2008 8:56:25 AM
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ta_mosquito
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Moving from current events to Election 2008.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/21/2008 10:08:44 AM
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There's an old saying that goes something like this: "If a person is honest when he goes to Washington, he won't be after he has been there awhile." So, though there are some good people in congress, I think we need a total house cleaning. Maybe elections that are set up so that no one can run for President or congress who has ever run for elected office before ...........?
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ORIGINAL: cog41
McCain-Palin.
True change will only come when the voters stand up to Congress and replace the reps and senators with new ones.
I have the feeling that just voting the present people out of office will not bring the change that is needed in America.
1. We need to get more Americans to take their right and responsibilty to vote more seriously, and get them to vote.
2. We need to refocus energies to grass roots levels and remove the strangle hold money and political parties have over individuals who desire and are able to make a difference.
I do not believe the problem is the people in office, or the system, as laid out by our fore-fathers. The problem is what our political system has evolved into.
I quess George Washington was right in warning us about the dangers of political parties.
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The Prayer of Protection
The light of God surrounds me,
The love of God enfolds me,
The power of God protects me,
The presence of God watches over me.
Wherever I am, God is.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/21/2008 10:15:52 AM
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zamdad
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quote:
ORIGINAL: leonfigg3
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ORIGINAL: cog41
McCain-Palin.
True change will only come when the voters stand up to Congress and replace the reps and senators with new ones.
I have the feeling that just voting the present people out of office will not bring the change that is needed in America.
1. We need to get more Americans to take their right and responsibilty to vote more seriously, and get them to vote.
2. We need to refocus energies to grass roots levels and remove the strangle hold money and political parties have over individuals who desire and are able to make a difference.
I do not believe the problem is the people in office, or the system, as laid out by our fore-fathers. The problem is what our political system has evolved into.
I quess George Washington was right in warning us about the dangers of political parties.
And then Musicboss11 says:
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Where is the option for none of thee above?
While I understand the desire for another option, we have two real options. None of the above does nothing to address any issue of any importance to you. Apathy and ambivalence are why we have so many leaders in Washington that continue to fill their own pockets with the rewards of the hard work of the citizens. Sorry, but this quiz is not multiple choice.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 12:38:05 AM
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cog41
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ORIGINAL: SonInMe1
There is only one way the government will change...if we stop voting for people who promise us anything from the government.
We gave the government its power and money because of our fear...and greed.
Leadership? Leadership starts with good followers...and we are not good.
We did and do give the govt. its power. But I believe it is our fear that keeps it's growing out of control. I think even we conservatives are afraid to let the govt. cut too much spending and too many programs. Programs a nd spending that too many have become accustomed to.
I agree with Leon that our system is a good one, but we have allowed our politicians to corrupt/misuse it. We must take it back.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 9:09:21 AM
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ORIGINAL: davemiller7
There's an old saying that goes something like this: "If a person is honest when he goes to Washington, he won't be after he has been there awhile." So, though there are some good people in congress, I think we need a total house cleaning. Maybe elections that are set up so that no one can run for President or congress who has ever run for elected office before ...........?
Term limits. And idea whose time came quite a while ago but the democrats keep fighting against it.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 9:12:59 AM
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I'm sure that McCain & Palin have more "backbone" and determination to do things a particular way. But then, so do Bush & Cheney.
That's not necessarily a good thing.
-Dan.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 10:37:54 AM
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davemiller7
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Absolutely have term limits. Seats in congress weren't meant for career politicians, originally.
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ORIGINAL: davemiller7
There's an old saying that goes something like this: "If a person is honest when he goes to Washington, he won't be after he has been there awhile." So, though there are some good people in congress, I think we need a total house cleaning. Maybe elections that are set up so that no one can run for President or congress who has ever run for elected office before ...........?
Term limits. And idea whose time came quite a while ago but the democrats keep fighting against it.
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-Dave
The Prayer of Protection
The light of God surrounds me,
The love of God enfolds me,
The power of God protects me,
The presence of God watches over me.
Wherever I am, God is.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 10:39:30 AM
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davemiller7
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And wishy washy spinelessness is never a good thing.
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ORIGINAL: iluvatar
I'm sure that McCain & Palin have more "backbone" and determination to do things a particular way. But then, so do Bush & Cheney.
That's not necessarily a good thing.
-Dan.
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-Dave
The Prayer of Protection
The light of God surrounds me,
The love of God enfolds me,
The power of God protects me,
The presence of God watches over me.
Wherever I am, God is.
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RE: Back Bone who has it - 9/24/2008 10:45:45 AM
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Longfingers1
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I really don't think either has a back bone, if they did, they wouldn't allow for their campaigns to be managed the way they are. It'll be interesting to see who wins and how well they'll fair for the next 4 years with or without a backbone.
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