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2004-03-04 Britain

Independent sorry American President will be chosen by Americans

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Posted by B 2004-03-04 10:00:04 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This is an example of the Left's self-delusion. If all the people in the world got to vote for the US president, Bush would win by a massive landslide. Bush is popular (although not as much) for the same reasons Reagan was. A straight talking can-do guy who has a plan that ordinary people can see the sense of. In Asia there would be no contest.

Posted by phil_b 2004-3-4 10:11:22 AM|| 2004-3-4 10:11:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 # define sarcasim
I wonder why no one has suggested that the rest of the world simply submit themselves to U.S. rule. If they were territories they would get the best of both worlds.
#undefine sarcasism

Posted by N guard 2004-3-4 10:37:04 AM|| 2004-3-4 10:37:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 The Guradian has an article that has this great quote: "Senator Kerry carries the hopes not just of millions of Americans but of millions of British well-wishers, not to mention those of nations throughout Europe and the world."
Maybe John F. Kerry should moved to Europe and run for office in maybe France? He carries no hope for me and probably MOST of the people in the U.S. For me November can't come quick enough!

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-3-4 10:42:57 AM|| 2004-3-4 10:42:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 1. The types of voters the Indy has in mind would have much preffered Howard Dean over John Kerry
2. Most of the world, if they were voting, might be more inclined to vote for an Asian American, seeing as most of the population of the world is Asian.
3. Independent may not be happy with what it gets if Kerry wins - these things have a way of turning out unexpectedly

Posted by liberalhawk 2004-3-4 10:46:15 AM|| 2004-3-4 10:46:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 When is the next election in the UK? I want to vote for Margret Thatcher. Who's a good French guy?

Posted by Super Hose 2004-3-4 11:31:15 AM|| 2004-3-4 11:31:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 4 out of 5 dictators prefer Kerry! [The fifth was forcibly removed from power and is awaiting trial for war crimes and, unfortunately, could not be reached for comment.]

Posted by Dar 2004-3-4 11:38:12 AM|| 2004-3-4 11:38:12 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Who's a good French guy?

Charles Martel. He's nearly a thousand years dead, but he'd still do a better job than the bootlickers running France now.

Posted by Laurence of the Rats 2004-3-4 12:10:58 PM|| 2004-3-4 12:10:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 I could give a f#@$$% less what the Uk, France or the world thinks about the USA. My only problem is we have an Internationalist (Hanoi John) running. He appeals to the world but when it comes down to it the US voter won't be fooled by this self proclaimed, medal thumper. Americans vote on morals and character generally. In that case the Dimmy's have a big problem.

Posted by dataman1 2004-3-4 12:14:36 PM|| 2004-3-4 12:14:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 4 out of 5 dictators prefer Kerry! [The fifth was forcibly removed from power and is awaiting trial for war crimes and, unfortunately, could not be reached for comment.]

I love it! Place this under a picture of Kerry on a T-shirt or placecard.

Posted by CrazyFool 2004-3-4 12:24:07 PM|| 2004-3-4 12:24:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 This type of editorializing used to be called pandering.

Posted by john 2004-3-4 12:29:58 PM|| 2004-3-4 12:29:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Who's a good French guy?

A girl, Sabine Herold

Posted by Sharon in NYC 2004-3-4 1:14:18 PM|| 2004-3-4 1:14:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 And if pigs had wings they could fly

Posted by Michael 2004-3-4 1:55:59 PM|| 2004-3-4 1:55:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 DAR & CF, what a great idea. A caricature of Kerry on the front with the slogan "4 out of 5 dictators prefer Kerry!" and on the back the "street person" photo of Saddam with the title "#5 couldn't be reached for comment!"
Who are the guys who did the "72 Virgins Dating Service" T-shirts? Maybe they would be interested.
I'd buy and proudly wear such a shirt this summer.

Posted by GK 2004-3-4 2:07:03 PM|| 2004-3-4 2:07:03 PM|| Front Page Top

#14 yeah...and if the human race as a whole could cast votes they'd get rid of the dictators whom the EU coddles up to in the middle east. And the world would be a democracy. And the world would embrace the USA more than ever. So, BRING IT ON!

Posted by PlanetDan 2004-3-4 2:07:43 PM|| 2004-3-4 2:07:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#15 Somehow I think most of the population of China (despite their leadership) would favor Bush in the next election. Add to that the people living in dictatorships hoping the US will notice them and overthrow their dictatorship and include the number of non-leftists throughout Europe. I think Bush would do very well.

Nguard. I wonder that myself, without sarcasm. Puerto Rico has done pretty well as a US territory, what would Haiti (or a dozen other hell-holes) have to lose? If they could convince the US that is.

Posted by ruprecht 2004-3-4 2:36:50 PM|| 2004-3-4 2:36:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#16 PlanetDan--Actually, the whole human race does have a voice if not a true vote, and, considering how many of them are so irate at the removal of someone like Saddam, it appears many wouldn't vote that way.

Besides, everyone knows the dictators get 100% of the vote anyway... ;-)

GK and CF--Ooh, I like that! I've just sent an email off to "ThoseShirts.com" suggesting just that (BCC'd CF, but don't have your email, GK).

Probably won't happen, but what the hell!

Posted by Dar 2004-3-4 2:45:06 PM|| 2004-3-4 2:45:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#17 Ruprecht, if we put it to a vote I'm betting 80% of Haitains would vote to become a US territory/commonwealth/mandate for the next 50 years (followed by independence again), as long as we promised to help clean the place up. Wonder what the Left would say to that? Um, no, I don't wonder, I already know.

Posted by Steve White 2004-3-4 3:02:37 PM|| 2004-3-4 3:02:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#18 regardles of who wins in november realites of geo-politica/military issues in the next few years will force the prez to follow our third major doctrine - The Bush Doctrine. Unless that prez wants to be intimidated by the likes of iran.

Posted by Dan 2004-3-4 3:13:21 PM|| 2004-3-4 3:13:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 Dan: That's just it....Kerry IS intimidated. He's already said that if elected, he'll go cap-in-hand to the mullahs ang beg forgiveness.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2004-3-4 3:26:38 PM|| 2004-3-4 3:26:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#20 Great thread, guys.

Since it's Bush's oh-so-ickey war in Iraq that these guys are mainly griping about, let's give Iraq thirty electoral college votes and see who gets them.

Posted by Matt 2004-3-4 3:38:36 PM|| 2004-3-4 3:38:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#21 "Ruprecht, if we put it to a vote I'm betting 80% of Haitains would vote to become a US territory/commonwealth/mandate for the next 50 years (followed by independence again), as long as we promised to help clean the place up. Wonder what the Left would say to that? Um, no, I don't wonder, I already know."

I dont think the right would be very happy with it, either.

Posted by liberalhawk 2004-3-4 3:43:38 PM|| 2004-3-4 3:43:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#22 Citzens Aaarayest! Citzens Aaarayest!
Peshwar! Peshwar!
Citzens Aaarayest! Citzens Aaarayest!

Posted by Gomer Pyle 2004-3-4 4:06:55 PM|| 2004-3-4 4:06:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#23 I am sorry that the Independent's editorial positions are chosen by Muslim terrorists.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2004-3-4 4:08:10 PM|| 2004-3-4 4:08:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#24

I'd buy and proudly wear such a shirt this summer.

Dang, GK! GREAT idea! Can you follow up on that one? Somebody's got to want to make it. I'd buy a shirt, too, and wear it everywhere.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-3-4 5:21:43 PM|| 2004-3-4 5:21:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#25 Oh, and by the way, as an American I don't give a rat's ass in hell who the rest of the world supposedly thinks should win our election. They can collectively kiss my royal red, white and blue ass.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-3-4 5:25:38 PM|| 2004-3-4 5:25:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#26 The T-Shirt idea is brilliant! Reminds me of some of the funnier things I'd seen over at Protest Warrior.

I wonder who the Independent used as a polling service.

Posted by eLarson 2004-3-4 5:26:55 PM|| 2004-3-4 5:26:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#27 ROFLMAO!!! My oh my, RB is such a fun place! Can't quit laughing! Awesome comments!

72 Virgins...

Posted by .com 2004-3-4 8:35:16 PM|| 2004-3-4 8:35:16 PM|| Front Page Top

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