Who are you going to vote for?

[dissention]

I see the one person who voted Bush didn't expound on why. Shocking.

[CarneVaca]

Originally Posted by Jason T.

Granted, I'd rather have her running, but she can't because she wasn't born in the US (have I mentioned how stupid of a rule that is?).

It is stupid. And it's the only thing preventing me from throwing my hat in because god knows I have all the answers.

Then again, if the Germany had had such a rule in the 1930s, Hitler wouldn't have risen.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by CarneVaca

It is stupid. And it's the only thing preventing me from throwing my hat in because god knows I have all the answers.

Then again, if the Germany had had such a rule in the 1930s, Hitler wouldn't have risen.

and then there is Arnold!!!!!!!

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

That is cool. I wish her husband would be more supportive, though.


Hillary

Yeah, once I heard that both Kerry and Edwards were both opposed to same-sex marriage, he lost some of my respect. The way I look at it is I'd rather have a President who will work to some form of 'equality,' than one who only mentions the gay community when trying to harvest conservative hate for political gain.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike Republicans? LOL!

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

and then there is Arnold!!!!!!!

LOL! I think we'll stick with the rule.

But seriously, this country was founded by people who came here from other countries (and completely wiped out the original occupants...I'll shut up about that now). It just doesn't make sense why only natural-born citizens can rule a country that is "open" -- and I use that term loosely -- to everyone. Especially when there are such awesome people out there like Teresa.

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by dissention

I see the one person who voted Bush didn't expound on why. Shocking.

I'm sorry, I mis-clicked. LMAO -- j/k. Whoever did vote for Bush should at least do it with pride...not many people vote for an idiot again after seeing the damage he's done in four years!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Jason T.

LOL! I think we'll stick with the rule.

But seriously, this country was founded by people who came here from other countries (and completely wiped out the original occupants...I'll shut up about that now). It just doesn't make sense why only natural-born citizens can rule a country that is "open" -- and I use that term loosely -- to everyone. Especially when there are such awesome people out there like Teresa.

See Art. II, Sec. 1, Clause 5:

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.

I am fairly certain one of the reasons it was put into the Const. in the first place was so that the King of England could not send someone here and have them elected President. Remember, not everyone living in America was for the Revolution. I think the natural born restriction is quaint, but a little antiquated. Having said that, there is zero chance it will ever be erradicated, esp. not when we have gays trying to marry

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Jason T.

Yeah, once I heard that both Kerry and Edwards were both opposed to same-sex marriage, he lost some of my respect. The way I look at it is I'd rather have a President who will work to some form of 'equality,' than one who only mentions the gay community when trying to harvest conservative hate for political gain.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike Republicans? LOL!

Yeah, I agree with you. This is the first election I get to vote in, and I feel like I need to vote. I can't stand the thought of not voting, and I don't want to vote for someone who won't win. So, I must choose between the two, and then the choice is quite obvious for me. I like how you put "equality" in quotes there, since I have to say that it's really this pseudo-equality with Kerry. But it's better than nothing at all.

Hillary

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

Yeah, I agree with you. This is the first election I get to vote in, and I feel like I need to vote. I can't stand the thought of not voting, and I don't want to vote for someone who won't win. So, I must choose between the two, and then the choice is quite obvious for me. I like how you put "equality" in quotes there, since I have to say that it's really this pseudo-equality with Kerry. But it's better than nothing at all.

Hillary

Plus, Kerry isn't that bad of a guy.

I actually won't get to vote in this election, because I don't turn 18 until December...nevertheless this election has sparked my interest.

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

See Art. II, Sec. 1, Clause 5:

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.

I am fairly certain one of the reasons it was put into the Const. in the first place was so that the King of England could not send someone here and have them elected President. Remember, not everyone living in America was for the Revolution. I think the natural born restriction is quaint, but a little antiquated. Having said that, there is zero chance it will ever be erradicated, esp. not when we have gays trying to marry

I guess I can see the purpose for it 'back in the day...but I don't think it is needed right now. I mean, I doubt Arnold or Teresa are undercover English spies determined to overthrow our government. Well, I'm not too sure about Arnold...lol, j/k.

[jwd]

dissention:

I see the one person who voted Bush didn't expound on why. Shocking.

UPDATE: There's five now!

Ummmmmm, because he's NOT John Kerry!

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by jwd

UPDATE: There's five now!

Ummmmmm, because he's NOT John Kerry!

That's the same reason I didn't vote for him!!! LOL! Nice to know all opinions are represented here...

[jwd]

Jason T.

That's the same reason I didn't vote for him!!! LOL! Nice to know all opinions are represented here...

Thanks for making me feel so welcome, except for that disparaging Republican remark.

[Jason T.]

Originally Posted by jwd

Thanks for making me feel so welcome, except for that disparaging Republican remark.

I can't help it sometimes. LOL! I live in Texas.

In the end we all know what IS important. It isn't politics or ideals. It's Fleetwood Mac...lol!

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by Jason T.

I can't help it sometimes. LOL! I live in Texas.

Yeah, same goes for Louisiana. There are so many things I'm just so tired of hearing. I feel compelled to make generalizations sometimes. Okay, lots of times.

Originally Posted by Jason T.

In the end we all know what IS important. It isn't politics or ideals. It's Fleetwood Mac...lol!

Safe answer.

Hillary