Would you trust a known cynic to be President?
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My criteria begins with an understanding and adherence to the Constitution.  \nAn ability to understand the workings of the political system and the inclination for ethical action.\nA cynic?  Okay, as long my criteria rules, the new President can be a cynic.
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if you are a person who one could trust it would not matter where you are from, your age or belief...\n\nFrom An American
1141826
I certainly think he would have made an interesting President.  He is obviously very intelligent, and believes in a path to help the USA.  I think he speaks his mind too much to be a viable candidate, but I would vote for him in a heartbeat.
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Probably or he/she couldn't convince people to be swayed by their evil ways.  An individual that was not personable would have a hard time getting a whole world to follow them
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Absolutely not. I have no confidence in a candidate whose political beliefs and campaign initiatives are determined by pollsters and focus groups. Hilary's core values seem to change direction according to whichever way the political winds are blowing at the time. If the Democrats want to regain the White House in 2008, they better come up with a candidate who actually BELIEVES in something.\n\nP.S. I'm casting my vote for Marianne because, as her green hair suggests, she actually BELIEVES in something. ;)
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If she's smart, shares my views on subjects that are important to me, and qualified then I don't see why not. I certainly wouldn't vote for her just BECAUSE she's a woman... she'd have to make a good president.
394258
As a person maybe, as a president he is better than was the option but he leaves a lot to be desired. I am on his side for most issues but not all and I find him to at least be willing to do what he believes to be right. That is rare in politics. He will make the hard choices and stand behind them and that takes balls in his line of work.
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The latter, most definitely. He tries too hard and is clearly lacking in any conviction of his own. While he does have a certain amount of charisma, I just don't think people trust him enough to ever run the country.
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ABSOLUTLY NOT.  One's loyalty to the USA should never be weighed against the native nation of the president.  Last thing we need is either a manchurian candidate, or a president who is second guessed because of their nationality.
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I think so.  He thinks he's a Kennedy.  Like anyone gives a flying squirrel about his views on politics!
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I Do,\n\n if there was one that asshole in the white house would not be our president, my wallet would be so much happier!
853767
Are you still expecting sensible or intelligent things from him ?
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they have male ego i suppose.  i don't mind at who becomes president, as long as they know how to lead a nation and set an example for others, by all means, i'll vote for them.
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I would have to have a realiable source before I would believe certain things like that.  I am suspicious of this administration, but I still would have to feel the source was reliable before I would believe it.
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It is not so much ill-informed blabber as it is partisanship in the extreme.  In the past, one could disagree with your political opponent and still respect him.  However, today, not only must you disagree but that opponent must be evil, controlling, in league with the most demonic forces in the world.\n\nIt has always amused me how the opponents of this President view him as an uneducated fool.  And then claim that he is this manipulative genius who is out to control every aspect of world politics.  Pretty good for an uneducated fool, IMO.\n\nIn the early 1960's when JFK was President and Goldwater was pretty sure he was going to win the republican nomination, they had actually talked about travelling together in a whistle stop type arrangement where they would debate the issues in front of them.  Then JFK was assasinated and everything changed.\n\nI, for one, cannot see that type of honor on both parts ever returning so yes, I am scared for the future of this country.
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Oh my god, I think I've finally found someone more conservative than me.  Is it possible?\n\nHey, I am firmly against Hillary in the Oval Office.  There are two types of personality.  In the first type, the person rises to the occasion.  He realizes the solemnity and critical nature of the office.  Where once the candidate was flippant or cavalier about the issues, he now realizes he has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and he elevates his attitude and behavior to match the importance of his office.  That is Bush.\n\nThe second type of personality is susceptible to corrupting influences, and becomes drunk on power, even if the person believes his or her actions are altruistic.\n\nI'm afraid Hillary falls under the second category.  I too have heard her say some rather unsettling things.  They were not taken out of context; it is what she really meant to say.\n\nThe funny thing about liberals is they have almost everything completely backwards.  Consider the war in Iraq.\n\nBush once made the remarkable statement about "the soft bigotry of low expectations". I want you to remember that quote. Think about what he is saying. I've talked to a lot of liberals about the Iraqi conflict, and when I bring up the obvious point that millions of people have now been given the opportunity to live in freedom rather than tyranny, they prattle on, objecting with erroneous, irrelevant arguments. If I chide them enough, and make them hot under the collar, they will finally lose control and exclaim, "Oh come on, you don't really expect that a bunch of stupid, volatile, irrational Arabs can handle democracy, do you?"\n\nBush does not denigrate the people of the Middle East with the "soft bigotry of low expectations". Unlike the Democrats, he believes in their potential. He does not arrogantly belive that they can't handle democracy.\n\nThis same concept applies to democrats, especially liberal democrats.  Their whole outlook on life is mired in the soft bigotry of low expectations.  They constantly talk about how loving and compassionate they are, so they're going to make the government "help" us.\n\nMy response is, "If that's how you love me....PLEASE... don't 'love' me again!!!"
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Before Bush a person could feel safe telling each other how they felt about a sitting President...are those days gone ? I will vote out of fear in november ...just like the Republicans want me to...Fear of their Party running my Country straight down the tubes!!!