[Infidel_Kastro]

I thought about this last night, that when Bush wins, how will I treat those that have made vicious and ruthless character attacks, as well as personal attacks on my candidate, the President of the United States. I thought long and hard, and consulted various respected people in the business of forgiveness. Mr. Beam said to live and let live. Mr. Daniels said to show Southern hospitality. Mr. Cuervo said, well its not important to quote Mr. Cuervo in polite company.
Regardless, I have taken personal umbrage to attacks on the President because attacking MY candidate is attacking me and my choices. I never once name-called or bashed on Senator Kerry.
The Bible says to "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." (Matthew, chapter 7 verse 12) and this is how we should leave our lives, but in the Book of IK, Ch. 1, verse 50, It says to "Do unto others before they have the chance.".
So, after much soul searching, I have decided to be magnanimous. I have decided to tell my opponents that their side fought a long, hard campaign. I have decided to be the bigger person, and not say things like "Neener neener neener, your boy choked" or "HAHAHA Buttheads, I told you so", because that would be rude.
Further, I will not say things like " Edwards is out of a job, and Bush keeps his, and the world didn't explode."
I will not specifically say also that "The Democratic party underestimated the country. Although they may hate Bush, others felt that his leadership was better than Kerry, and if they had fielded a candidate with substance and focused on issues and built their candidate up, instead of trying to bash Bush down, they may have won." But I WILL NOT say that, for I am magnanimous.
So Democrats, I thank you for fighting the good fight, and remember, I will not say "You all suck".

[Wino]

Spoken like a true Texan!

[SexyTech]

Originally Posted by Infidel_Kastro

So Democrats, I thank you for fighting the good fight, and rememebr, I will not say "You all suck".

BUT I WILL SAY IT!!!

[GoneForNow]

Originally Posted by Wino

Spoken like a true Texan!

Wrong. Everything is spelled correctly and its coherent. Couldn't have been spoken like a true Texan.

[AcaCandy]

Originally Posted by Infidel_Kastro

IFurther, I will not say things like " Edwards is out of a job

Glad I got this in before you posted! He obviously doesn't follow rule 1.01. Don't quit one job before you have the other one in the bag

[Wino]

Originally Posted by gbrumb

Wrong. Everything is spelled correctly and its coherent. Couldn't have been spoken like a true Texan.

Well then, it's good a 'True Texan' didn't win the election!

[Mulderator]

Hey IK, did you hear also that Bush picked up and additional 10% of the Hispanic vote--he was at 45%, I believe and actually won majorities in Texas and Arizona or New Mexico, I don't know which. This is great news for the Republican party that Hispanics are realizing that so much of what they hold dear in their values are reflected in Republicans. I expect this number to increase.

We also picked up at least 3 Senate Seats and and will likely pick up one more to move us to a 55-45 majority, which is fantastic news. I think again, that much of that has to do with Hispanic vote--the one still in dispute is Hispanic Mel Martinez in Florida, but he will win that one.

We also picked up at least 2 seats in the house and will likely pick up a few more by the time its all over.

And we control the Governors 28 to 21.

This is a great day for Republicans and for America.

[Infidel_Kastro]

Originally Posted by Mulder

Hey IK, did you hear also that Bush picked up and additional 10% of the Hispanic vote--he was at 45%, I believe and actually won majorities in Texas and Arizona or New Mexico, I don't know which. This is great news for the Republican party that Hispanics are realizing that so much of what they hold dear in their values are reflected in Republicans. I expect this number to increase.

We also picked up at least 3 Senate Seats and and will likely pick up one more to move us to a 55-45 majority, which is fantastic news. I think again, that much of that has to do with Hispanic vote--the one still in dispute is Hispanic Mel Martinez in Florida, but he will win that one.

We also picked up at least 2 seats in the house and will likely pick up a few more by the time its all over.

And we control the Governors 28 to 21.

This is a great day for Republicans and for America.

The Hispanic population did exactly what I thought,a dn I believe said in some old post somewhere. The Dem's counted on them to tow the party line, but the California recall election showed overwhelming proof of a swing mentality. You cannot simply expect them to go Dem, especially when the Rep's are making an all out effort to demonstrate that they want the Hispanic support because of a shared value system, but more importantly, they did without looking down on the Hispanic population like they needed to be taken care.
BTW, the AP is saying that our Cuban friend won in FL.
BTW, can't believe Daschle lost.
And lastly, kind of saddened to see Martin Frost gone, he lost to Rep. Pete Session last night b/c of redistricting. I don't believe in Frost's position or spending habits, but I do believe that getting rid of a Congressman with 26 years of seniority and being able to get good committee assignments can sometimes come back to bite your state in the rear.

[Raeli]

C'mon IK, don't hold back, tell us what you really think!



Four more ears! Four more ears! Four more ears! Four more ears!


... no, wait, that's not right.

[GoneForNow]

The Hispanic population is maturing as a voting group. As this minority group becomes more and more established within main stream America by owning businesses, holding elective office and so forth I believe you will see the vote becoming more and more conservative. The Cuban vote in Florida was something like 90% for Bush.

[Raeli]

Originally Posted by Mulder

We also picked up at least 3 Senate Seats and and will likely pick up one more to move us to a 55-45 majority, which is fantastic news.

Now if Frist and Co. can find 5 non-crazy Democrats maybe some business can get done and the judiciary can be repopulated.

5 sane Democrats? Sorry, I lost it for a minute. We'll try again in two years!

[AcaCandy]

Originally Posted by gbrumb

The Cuban vote in Florida was something like 90% for Bush.

Can you blame them after what Clinton and Reno did there?

[AKA Arizona]

Has anyone noticed that even Kerry's consession is a flip flop.
On one hand his running mate is saying we will fight to the last vote
(spoken like a true lawyer)
at the same time Kerry is on the phone conceading to Bush...........

[Raeli]

Originally Posted by AcaCandy

Can you blame them after what Clinton and Reno did there?

Thinking about Clinton and Reno "doing things" gives me night-mares!

[bassetman]

Originally Posted by Infidel_Kastro

I thought about this last night, that when Bush wins, how will I treat those that have made vicious and ruthless character attacks, as well as personal attacks on my candidate, the President of the United States. I thought long and hard, and consulted various respected people in the business of forgiveness. Mr. Beam said that live and let live. Mr. Daniels said to show Southern hospitality. Mr. Cuervo said, well its not important to quote Mr. Cuervo in polite company.
Regardless, I have taken personal umbrage to attacks on the President because attacking MY candidate is attacking me and my choices. I never once name-called or bashed on Senator Kerry.
The Bible says to "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." (Matthew, chapter 7 verse 12) and this is how we should leave our lives, but in the Book of IK, Ch. 1, verse 50 It says to "Do unto others before they have the chance.".
So, after much soul searching, I have decided to be magnanimous. I have decided to tell my opponents that their side fought a long, hard campaign. I have decided to be the bigger person, and not say things like "Neener neener neener, your boy choked" or "HAHAHA Buttheads, i told you so", because that would be rude.
Further, I will not say things like " Edwards is out of a job, and Bush keeps his, and the world didn't explode."
I will not specifically say also that "The Democratic party underestimated the country. Although they may hate Bush, others felt that his leadership was better than Kerry, and if they had fielded a candidate with substance and focused on issues and built their candidate up, instead of trying to bash Bush down, they may have won." But I WILL NOT say that, for I am magnanimous.
So Democrats, I thank you for fighting the good fight, and rememebr, I will not say "You all suck".

Wow, an honorable Republican!

BUT I WILL SAY IT!!!

On the other hand.