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Re: Election Day has come and gone....
      11/03/04 07:35 PM
JBI

Reged: 01/25/04
Posts: 579
Loc: BC, Canada

Hey Mindy, Thanks for the reply

You brought up some very good points, and the fact that you have lived in China and have been able to compare different ways of life is both fasinating and refreshing.

My first thought is with regards to Bush's Us vs. The Terrorists, or "Evil doers" attitude. To often it seems that Bush makes it seem as 'You're either for us, or for the terrorists' which I think is silly. There are other ways to react. Just because someone doesn't support the measures that The President has taken, doesn't mean that they want Osama to set up camp in Idaho. I'm not saying that I think every single thing that Bush has done is wrong, but I do think that overall, there are better ways to solve things than the way Bush has. (but seeing as I'm not born in the US and am not over 40, I can't be President)

With regards to the border. Americans and Canadians alike are proud of the border. I do not think that it is a bad idea that the US has increased its border patrol services and increased co-operation between customs officials on each side. However, the terrorists who piloted the planes for 9/11 not only passed through US customs talking to US officals, they also did their flight training in the US.

I totally agree with Tommy that the US is in a difficult situation in international affairs. No matter what it does, somebody is bound to get upset.

If you, as an American citizen are comfortable with the new broad ranging powers that the government has to thwart the evil doers, then great! For me, I guess I'm lucky that I don't have to worry about it, cause giving the government the ability to pass over many of the checks and balances between the judicial and legislative branches of government written into the constitution, would worry me.

I've thoroughly enjoyed this discussion And I do realize that while I'm expressing my opinion, it is simply that. There's nothing I can do to change the outcome of the election (unless of course enough members of the electoral college change their minds). The American people have spoken, used the tools of democracy and elected a president.

Cheers to that!
Jamie

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* Election Day has come and gone....
jules
11/03/04 06:53 AM
* OK GUYS!!!
heather7476
11/04/04 03:52 PM
* Re: OK GUYS!!!
StephS
11/04/04 04:10 PM
* Re: OK GUYS!!!
Cara4503
11/04/04 04:27 PM
* And you thought the Making babies thread was long!!!!LOL JJ N/T
heather7476
11/04/04 08:14 AM
* LOL - I was thinking the same thing... -nt-
Cara4503
11/04/04 08:16 AM
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11/04/04 07:30 AM
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gigi
11/03/04 10:08 PM
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chinagrl
11/04/04 03:40 PM
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BuggeeBoo
11/04/04 08:36 AM
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Sunshyne
11/04/04 08:06 AM
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Kimm
11/04/04 09:41 AM
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Cara4503
11/04/04 08:16 AM
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heather7476
11/04/04 10:05 AM
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Cara4503
11/04/04 10:08 AM
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Sunshyne
11/04/04 08:20 AM
* Sunshyne - absolutely agree n.t.
daliatree
11/04/04 08:28 AM
* Re: Sunshyne - I absolutely agree to n.t.
heather7476
11/04/04 09:32 AM
* Re: I hate to offend anyone, but I have to stand up for what I believe in.
melitami
11/04/04 08:25 AM
* Re: I hate to offend anyone, but I have to stand up for what I believe in.
Sunshyne
11/04/04 08:28 AM
* YEP YEP YEP YEP!!!!!
heather7476
11/04/04 09:39 AM
* Amen and God Bless your testimony here! -nt-
bamagirl
11/04/04 05:58 AM
* Gigi - God Bless You! -nt-
Cara4503
11/04/04 05:46 AM
* Re: I hate to offend anyone, but I have to stand up for what I believe in.
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/04/04 05:20 AM
* Re: I hate to offend anyone, but I have to stand up for what I believe in.
Kimm
11/04/04 09:43 AM
* Re: I hate to offend anyone, but I have to stand up for what I believe in.
heather7476
11/04/04 02:38 AM
* I am not here to judge anyone, just stating my opinion.....a little more...
gigi
11/04/04 07:45 AM
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heather7476
11/04/04 08:03 AM
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gigi
11/04/04 08:10 AM
* My opinion (of course).
UrbanRain
11/04/04 04:20 AM
* Update: My opinion (of course).
UrbanRain
11/04/04 02:32 PM
* Re: My opinion (of course).
StephS
11/04/04 07:05 AM
* Re: My opinion (of course).
daliatree
11/04/04 07:54 AM
* Re: My opinion (of course).
michele
11/04/04 09:59 AM
* I agree with ya Daliatree totaly!!!!!! N/T
heather7476
11/04/04 08:05 AM
* Yes - NOT natural -nt-
Cara4503
11/04/04 07:32 AM
* Re: Thats right Steph -nt-
gigi
11/04/04 07:14 AM
* As the saying goes...Don't mess with Texas! -nt-
UrbanRain
11/03/04 10:14 PM
* Thank goodness "Ohio" wasn't another "Florida" -nt-
UrbanRain
11/03/04 09:43 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
BarbaraS
11/03/04 08:56 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....Barbara...
gigi
11/03/04 10:20 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
LittleLisa
11/03/04 05:21 PM
* Well, it's over...
Cara4503
11/03/04 04:01 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
heather7476
11/03/04 06:31 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
michele
11/04/04 10:11 AM
* Michele
Sunshyne
11/04/04 10:18 AM
* Re: Michele
jules
11/04/04 12:05 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
Cara4503
11/03/04 07:10 PM
* Well said Cara!
BarbaraS
11/03/04 08:38 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
chinagrl
11/03/04 06:38 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
StephS
11/03/04 05:55 PM
* Re: Well, it's over...
atomic rose
11/03/04 05:20 PM
* I'd reply, but I'm not allowed to talk to you :) -nt-
Cara4503
11/03/04 05:56 PM
* Re: I'd reply, but I'm not allowed to talk to you :) -nt-
StephS
11/03/04 06:02 PM
* Boy oh boy, I have a feeling I'm going to hear about that one for a while!
atomic rose
11/03/04 06:01 PM
* Big kiss on the lips for Rose. Big punch in the mouth for Bob from Rose's husband!!! -nt-
UrbanRain
11/03/04 10:24 PM
* OMG!!! boyfriend. Smack on the face from Rose!!!
UrbanRain
11/03/04 10:26 PM
* well.. my DH's comment wasnt' about the president..
khyricat
11/03/04 04:22 PM
* Nicely put Cara! nt

11/03/04 04:14 PM
* Brittney!
Cara4503
11/03/04 06:16 PM
* Re: Brittney!

11/03/04 06:40 PM
* Well said Cara! - nt
RachelT
11/03/04 04:04 PM
* Cara- I agree
cailin
11/03/04 04:09 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
JBI
11/03/04 02:46 PM
* security..
khyricat
11/03/04 04:31 PM
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TommyNY
11/03/04 04:21 PM
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stevensa
11/03/04 03:33 PM
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chinagrl
11/03/04 06:43 PM
* Non US view re elections...
cailin
11/03/04 03:42 PM
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stevensa
11/03/04 04:37 PM
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mindyj
11/03/04 03:20 PM
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JBI
11/03/04 07:35 PM
* Amen, Mindy -nt-
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 06:51 PM
* Well said MindyJ

11/03/04 05:10 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
Little Minnie
11/03/04 11:08 AM
* I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
bamagirl
11/03/04 10:57 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:01 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
bamagirl
11/03/04 11:08 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
Sunshyne
11/03/04 11:11 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
jules
11/03/04 11:03 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:19 AM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
khyricat
11/03/04 01:13 PM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
BarbaraS
11/03/04 08:41 PM
* Re: I served as a poll watcher yesterday, and after what I saw
jules
11/03/04 11:22 AM
* I noticed this Panda...
mindyj
11/03/04 10:50 AM
* Re: I noticed this Panda...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:01 AM
* 9/11
khyricat
11/03/04 01:17 PM
* Re: I noticed this Panda...
mindyj
11/03/04 12:03 PM
* Re: I noticed this Panda...
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:17 AM
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heather7476
11/03/04 03:31 PM
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khyricat
11/03/04 04:24 PM
* Tommy, with you 100% -nt-
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:21 AM
* For the people in NY

11/03/04 11:30 AM
* Re: For the people in NY
Sweetd
11/03/04 12:03 PM
* Re: For the people in NY
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:38 AM
* Hmm..interesting --we will see! nt

11/03/04 11:57 AM
* Re: For the people in NY
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:37 AM
* well that's what's funny...

11/03/04 11:43 AM
* Re: well that's what's funny...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:45 AM
* Re: For the people in NY
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:41 AM
* Amanda
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:23 AM
* Re: Amanda
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:25 AM
* Re: Amanda
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:28 AM
* Re: Amanda
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 11:43 AM
* Re: Amanda
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:55 AM
* your comments here- both of you...
khyricat
11/03/04 01:33 PM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
Sunshyne
11/03/04 10:36 AM
* Sunshyne...
khyricat
11/03/04 01:36 PM
* I am so frustrated..
khyricat
11/03/04 10:25 AM
* Yep...I get so sick of the MTV garbage!!!
StephS
11/03/04 10:30 AM
* AMIE!!!!!
heather7476
11/03/04 10:30 AM
* Re: AMIE!!!!!
khyricat
11/03/04 10:40 AM
* Moving to Canada...
Stephie
11/03/04 09:45 AM
* Re: Moving to Canada...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 09:51 AM
* Re: Moving to Canada...
heather7476
11/03/04 10:04 AM
* Re: Moving to Canada...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 10:06 AM
* Re: Moving to Canada...
heather7476
11/03/04 10:13 AM
* Re: Moving to Canada...
Stephie
11/03/04 10:00 AM
* I am very happy too!

11/03/04 09:12 AM
* Well I'm happy!!!NT
StephS
11/03/04 08:50 AM
* I'm Happy, too! nt
MissS
11/03/04 08:54 AM
* Re: Election Day has come and gone....
Angela E.
11/03/04 08:33 AM
* I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
atomic rose
11/03/04 07:55 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
LittleLisa
11/03/04 05:47 PM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
melitami
11/03/04 09:16 AM
* I'm A Canadian But.....
Kimm
11/04/04 09:39 AM
* Long live the Queen!!
Sunshyne
11/03/04 09:19 AM
* WWWWOOOOOWWWWW
heather7476
11/03/04 09:14 AM
* ROFL! So will I... like I can ever REALLY stop talking to someone
atomic rose
11/03/04 09:22 AM
* ROTFL!!
heather7476
11/03/04 09:25 AM
* Ok, now I'm really cracking up!
atomic rose
11/03/04 09:39 AM
* Re: ROFL! So will I... like I can ever REALLY stop talking to someone
jules
11/03/04 09:24 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
jules
11/03/04 09:10 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
Cara4503
11/03/04 08:59 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 09:24 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
Cara4503
11/03/04 10:20 AM
* panda.. cara.. stephs...
Dr. Spice Yamin
11/03/04 09:47 AM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...spicey
lovejoy_22
11/03/04 12:25 PM
* election lurker & Michael Moore
cailin
11/03/04 12:55 PM
* Re: election lurker & Michael Moore
jules
11/03/04 01:12 PM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...

11/03/04 10:03 AM
* brittany...
Dr. Spice Yamin
11/03/04 10:29 AM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...
AmandaPanda, J.D.
11/03/04 10:07 AM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...
Dr. Spice Yamin
11/03/04 10:27 AM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...
TommyNY
11/03/04 11:32 AM
* Re: panda.. cara.. stephs...
Sweetd
11/03/04 12:14 PM
* Spicey
heather7476
11/03/04 10:33 AM
* heather..
Dr. Spice Yamin
11/03/04 10:34 AM
* Re: heather..
chinagrl
11/03/04 01:40 PM
* Meh, I'll get over it...
atomic rose
11/03/04 09:08 AM
* Casey
Linz
11/03/04 12:59 PM
* Linz
SLiCKsGiRL
11/03/04 02:21 PM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
StephS
11/03/04 09:04 AM
* Re: I was, and still am, VERY unhappy...
Sunshyne
11/03/04 08:21 AM
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Nelly
11/03/04 07:10 AM
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jules
11/03/04 07:27 AM
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11/03/04 07:30 AM
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cailin
11/03/04 07:04 AM

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