I tried to avoid this thread but I keep reading it. It's like a train wreck, I can't not watch.
This:
Goes hand in hand with this:
They say the same thing using different verbage - "Abortion is a topic that, when brought to the forefront of debate, gets in the way of discussing key issues."
And as for the use of the word "key" and the subsequent debate both sides are correct, in a way:
When an election is close (2%, in this case) almost any group of voters will affect the election outcome. All voting groups become important - or "key."
Using the Zogby poll 13% of the voters will not ever vote for Kerry, based on his platform at the time of the election. These voters are essentially a "lock" for Bush. The critical votes in a close election are the swing votes, not the locked ones - or not "key."
Perhaps what I wrote may help us Lurkers to find some common ground. If not, carry on and don't forget to wear your helmet, it's dangerous in here.
EDIT: I would just like to say quite a bit has been posted while I was working on this post at work. It may not necessarily apply any more. ;)
This:
Quote:I suspect they may now finnaly realize the Republicans(and Democrats)have been playing them.
Abortion arguing has become a large industry itself. An industry that doesnt want to die itself and one that make huge abounts of money for both parties.
Anyway it may be a bit fanicful to think this, but imagine how great it would be if other important but less emotional issues(I know that event issues like war and terrorism DO effect elections) actually effected elections.
Goes hand in hand with this:
Doc Wrote:The abortion issue is a decoy. A "lookie here boy!" tactic. While the public and the media are busy paying attention to the ultimate distraction, other forces will be at work in future quaqmires like Iran or maybe Korea II.
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!
They say the same thing using different verbage - "Abortion is a topic that, when brought to the forefront of debate, gets in the way of discussing key issues."
And as for the use of the word "key" and the subsequent debate both sides are correct, in a way:
When an election is close (2%, in this case) almost any group of voters will affect the election outcome. All voting groups become important - or "key."
Using the Zogby poll 13% of the voters will not ever vote for Kerry, based on his platform at the time of the election. These voters are essentially a "lock" for Bush. The critical votes in a close election are the swing votes, not the locked ones - or not "key."
Perhaps what I wrote may help us Lurkers to find some common ground. If not, carry on and don't forget to wear your helmet, it's dangerous in here.
EDIT: I would just like to say quite a bit has been posted while I was working on this post at work. It may not necessarily apply any more. ;)
The Bill of No Rights
The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. Robert A. Heinlein
The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. Robert A. Heinlein