Have you noticed?

Question

That many republicans just want to attack Clinton and Obama's names (which is ridiculous and holds no sway over who they actually are) and many democrats just want to attack Giuliani's marriage history and the fact that he's the most liberal republican running (shouldn't they be happy that he's more liberal than half the democrats in office? just in case he does win?)

why don't we spend a whole day talking about policy instead?

(I know, wishful thinking.. but hey.. I'm a liberal.. gotta try and find something positive to talk about) :)

Answer 1

I'm on your side, on this Issue at least. I don't like these Mud-slingers to accuse someone without proper proof of their accusations. Let's get back to seeing what it the truth. I'll gladly extend my hand to a Liberal. On the idea of finding out what is the truth.

Answer 2

I don't care about Clinton or Obama's name, I care about policy. I agree that people spend too much time discussing stupid stuff. For example, here are the last 10 questions while I answer this:

What WAR PLAN did Republicans NEVER TRY?
1 In Politics - Asked by CHENNEYis A CROOK l - 0 answers - 7 minutes ago

Concerning the 'history' of weapons of mass destruction and the war in Iraq and the Bush Legacy of Lies
0 In Politics - Asked by citizenjanecitizenja... - 0 answers - 7 minutes ago

Why are liberals on here always attacking/reporting other users?
0 In Politics - Asked by FryChefHi-D - 6 answers - 8 minutes ago

All to draw near and be heard?
0 In Politics - Asked by Buzzard - 1 answer - 10 minutes ago

Will IRAN ATTACK US?
0 In Politics - Asked by CHENNEYis A CROOK l - 0 answers - 11 minutes ago

The big one.. Clinton on Universal Health Care?
0 In Politics - Asked by pip - 5 answers - 12 minutes ago

All goofy questions being asked, I am assuming by high school kids or the very uneducated. Basically they are being asked just to get inflammatory answers.

How about asking some actual questions about policy and the differences between democrats and republicans?

Answer 3

Yes, we are a completely divided nation polarized by the mistakes of this currently administration and both of the parties have major divides within them as well. Looks to me like this two party system may be failing.

I consider my self a Progressive on most issues and tho my resistance is toward conservatism with my biggest issue being to maintain separation of church and state, I am not necessarily opposed to all politicians within the Republican party and with that said, I would be willing to consider Giuliani a good President (and I am a New Yorker!)

I already proposed a hypothetical question once about bringing this country together in a non-partisan way by truly having a representative system that combines the work/issues/voices of both parties and my vote would be for a Clinton (President) Giuliani (Vice) or vice-versa I am flexible (I mean we are talking about trying to save our nation, right?)

Answer 4

Yes Pip, all the name calling has worn me down. With this sports team mentality we end up with presidential candidates like Clinton or Bush. Both side could have done better. Both sides went for low profile State Governors. The less history the better.

So, let's talk ideas. I feel that the essential conflict between Liberal and Conservative economic ideas is between fairness and freedom. The core argument for thinking Conservatives is that each man should be free to use the gains of his own labors as he sees fit. It appears that the thinking Liberals basic belief in this area is that each member of society should have just access to the nations wealth. The resulting conflict defines the differences.
Dose this seem a reasonable description of the basic ideas behind the two sets of beliefs, as you see it?

Answer 5

We can only blame ourselves. We vote people like this in every day. Why do we vote for a 90 year old as Senator? Why do we vote for the surviving spouse of a dead Senator/Rep. How do we go into the polls without really knowing what the issues are and/or which candidate supports what issues. We continue
to let the media and politicians dominate and control us.

How do we effect change? I don't know but boy am I open to suggestions.

Answer 6

I don't know about you, but I haven't once attacked Giuliani's marital issues.

They're really not my business.

I will, however, say that I don't think being mayor of New York City automatically translates into a good Presidential candidate, so I'd like to hear more from him about his stance on the issues and less about his status as "America's Mayor."

Answer 7

It is refreshing to see a question posted by a self proclaimed liberal that isn't filled with mindless Bush-bashing.
More people should think about what you have posted here.
Does Guillianis marriages or relationship with his kid have ANY bearing on how he will deal with terrorism and border policy?
I don't think so.
Does Obama having a white grandmother have anything to do with how he would address those same issues?
Of course not.
I do believe it is fair game to attack politicians records and voting patterns.
Things they have said on record etc...but these personal issues are irrelevant IMO.
(BTW, I have NEVER heard anyone attack Clintons 'name'...what did I miss?)

Answer 8

So quit whining about the people who attack the candidates and ask a policy question. Ask something regarding the issues. Let us see the responses.

Answer 9

Agreed. I believe our candidates should discuss their plans for the nation as well as their fundamental political beliefs. Don't look at the campaign slogans. Those are worthless. Look at what they have done and said in the past and what they plan in the future. This can and will tell us what kind of leader they would be.
I am a Republican

Answer 10

It is easier to resort to name calling than to discuss meaningful issues. I would LOVE to discuss policy or my views on certain topics with anyone, from either side, but it seems that, in order to find a meaningful dialog on this site, you need to wade through 10 pages of vindictive diatribes. It's sad, really...