No matter what either of these candidates do they could NOT lower the deficit at all with the plans proposed. How the fuck would Kerry have done everything he wanted while lowering taxes...it's not possible. The deficit will always be there. It grows by billions per day just from the functions of the government.
The economy was good when Clinton was in office because he did not fuck with it. Think about what was going on while he was in office. E-commerce boom sound familiar? He let all the internet up start companies drive the economy through the roof. He did nothing and that was the absolute perfect thing to do. Bush caught the aftermath of the internet decline, then 9/11. Nothing could be done to save the economy while this was going on. He did the right thing by lowering interest rates to stimulate the economy. Market collapse, then a tragic event tend to not make a lot of folks rush out to make more major purchases.
Ski8990: do you know what causes a depression? What has to happen for anything to be considered a depression? By definition, it won't happen again. As long as Greenspan is working, no way. They guy is an economic genious. He guided Clinton through his booming economy and is guiding Bush through is recovering one.
The comment about social security: This has nothing to do with Bush. He wants to privitize SS, meaning, you won't have to rely on what the generation behind you is paying into your retirement fund. The reason SS is disappearing is because of your grandparents. Ever hear of the Baby Boom? That is the problem. They could fix it, but it would mean more money out of your paycheck every time. Then you would bitch about having so much taken out. Do yourself a favor and research better ways to save for retirement. SS doesn't pay shit anyway.
I am so sick of the stereotypes of Republicans and Democrats. Judge the comment on the person making it, not on what tehy believe politically. What the hell does it matter what party they identify with, unless they are being told so say everything based on the ideal thoughts of each party.
Farenheit 9/11 should not have swayed any votes, if it did, those who voted based on that movie are sheep who believe any form of controversial propaganda and gossip placed before them. Moore makes amazing use of his resources by poking at open wounds, and nerves to build emotional pity for those involved. He's damn good at it, but that doesn't make it true. He twists facts, leaves out parts of quotes to make them sound the opposite of what they are. Again, damn good at it. Watch some of his other movies. If you are a hunter or gun owner, watch Bowling for columbine, then tell everyone how you feel about him. Watch his first film, Bob and Me, and tell me how much you hate GM for wanting to make money.
Bush won, Electoral College, and Popular Vote. That's it, done. Kerry's speech was great, and shows he is much more of a man than Gore was. Gore cried recount, Kerry gave the speech of a rational man, and accepted defeat. Props to Kerry for his ability to be a gracious in defeat.
