Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Election Day has come and gone....

Well, I'm going wade into this discussion. I will say I'm very pleased that it's been a civil discussion, and while everybody isn't agreeing with each other, someone has already mentioned, that's the great thing about a democracy as you can actually state your political views.

And for anybody that wants to come live in Canada, you're more than welcome!

Someone wondered what the outcome would be if people from other countries could have voted. They actually did a world wide poll, and except for Russia, Thailand and one or two more countries, Kerry would have won by a landside. Should this sway American's opinions? Yes and no. Obviously Americans want to look out for their own interests first. Every government is responsible to its citizens first and foremost. But still, the opinions of your allies should be taken into consideration.

If your friends are all telling you that doing something is a bad idea. Shouldn't you at least stop to examine the idea first before you say "F*#$ You" I'll do it myself?

I find it amazing that in a mere 4 years, George W was able to change the world's deepest sympathy (post 9/11) into international dislike.

I also find it strange that most Americans state that they feel safer with Georgie. I understand how scary it would be to have a terrorist attack on your own soil. I fly a lot and when I visited NYC in 1998, I stayed in the WTC Marriott hotel. However, I'll tell you now. Most of these added security measures at airports don't really do much. If there was a determined terrorist he/she could still cause lots of problems. Armed guards at the doors may make you feel safer, but they really don't do anything. I imagine a lot of these new measures don't really make the average American safer from an attack, yet they do infringe upon your basic rights and freedoms. I highly recommend reading 1984 and a Brave New World.

If Kerry were elected would he suddenly make the world a better place? Not likely. However, this US Vs the rest of the world attitude that Bush is demonstrating will cause more and more people to dislike the US. And if you have more and more people dislike you, you are NOT safer. I think you have to look at the cause of the problem.
I have a number of American friends. I have travelled extensively through out the states and really enjoy it. Overall I find Americans very friendly and I am happy that we have the USA as a neighbour.

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