Is this what the Democrat's plan is for national defense?
831836
Here's one--they plan on insulting our enemy to death.
887785
The Democratic party can not be trusted with protecting the defenseless, note they are the party that believes in taking the lives of the unborn the most defenseless of them all and they would like to see you defenseless also by taking away your ability to defend yourself with the use of any weapon. As far as the Iraqi people is concerned by all means take away anything or anybody that is defending them.
764099
Yes, he does remind us what the Democrats are all about.\n\nI'm just sorry our troops have to hear it.\n\nOr that the enemy does.
81354
I'm sorry, but you are obviously one of the stereotypical Democrats out there.  Democrats tend to hear something and take it as whatever meaning they choose, as long as it makes Republicans sound like they don't know what they're talking about.  "Everything changed on 9/11" because we realized that our country isn't as safe as we all thought it was.  We realized that terrorists can attack us and that it was time that we stopped allowing them to carry out their missions the best we can. This was going to happen no matter what party was in office.  It's been being planned for a very long time.  I watch what Democrats say about Bush and I just can't help but think that in the back of their mind they're all saying, "thank goodness it didn't happen while we were in office."  They know it very well could have, but it seemed like a perfect opportunity to crack on the Republican party.  If a Democrat were in office, all of our soldiers would be home and we'd be the target of horrible attacks.  We'd be giving into terrorists negotiations and the United States would be growing weaker every day.  Thank God that Bush is in office right now because he knows what needs to be done and isn't afraid of doing it.  That's why Democrats don't like him so much.  He knows their tactics won't work right now, and he's not afraid to stand up for what he believes will.  God help us if a Democrat like Hilary Clinton takes office next.
882326
Since he has voted  against most defense bills like the B-1 bomber, Patriot Missile systems, etc where does it show he is for the military?  \n\nIs this another liberal dodge to get every ones minds off the elections on Tuesday? Who really cares about John Kerry? He is a non-issue!
769064
sounds like a plan, there is a place for traitors in a time of war. it definitely makes the enemy all warm and fuzzy inside when they see our own people turning against this nation.
851459
I think a vote for Democrat means conceding that the terrorists have won in swaying our opinion.  They have already succeeded in turning the liberals against out own government and president, which is terribly unfortunate.  But yes, the terrorists need to realize all their killing and all their violence has not swayed the American people and we are still hell bent on stopping them one way or another.
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Democrats are going to betray some one.  Will it be the New Democrats?\nOr will it be their commie welfare base?\nThis will be fun.\nBoth Iran and Al Qaeda say the Democrats owe them for helping them take over Congress.\nIllegals say the Democrats owe them.
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I think it partially a coincidence.  There has been talk of strategy for several months now.  Support for the war is dwindling.  Its a constant attack, its not getting much better.   And, anticipating a dem win, they probably figured, they need one really soon.\n\nI think its a combination of things forcing the issue.
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The plan was to get defense contractors billions of dollars in work and to sneak millions of barrels of oil out of the country.\n\nThat plan has worked so far.\n\nCheney's 400,000 shares of Haliburton stock have increased in value by 500% in the last three years.
765343
I dunno, I'm not a democrat. But I do know that no plan could be worse than "stay there, keep creating new terrorists by killing and maiming innocents while watching US soldiers die for nothing".
781128
I Can't enlighten you I am with you...\nWhat they are saying is...By saying Dems do not have a plan...\nDemocrats do not have a plan that Republicans support or care about...they will increasing minimum wagemakes businesses shut down and prices go up...Well really..Oregon has had an increased minumun wage and have grown jobs by 10%... They misinform because...they care not for the guy down the street and only care for the guy they shave with (themselves)...\n ELL ARTICULATED AND GREAT POINT..\nTK>>>>\nYou made a point that why let government fund something that is only theoretically helpful... As if  during Space Exploration  we are doing something except spending money...Why are you not up in arms about NASA...I guess getting TANG...makes it worth it for you....\n How about we take the Nasa money and spend it on finding cures...Oh  wait I know....You do not have a Disease...So who gives a damn right!!!!\n Also I read in a post who is going to pay for these programs...We for 3 years have been spending 10 million dollars an hour for a war of choice getting our heroes killed and occupying a middle eastern country...and Osama Bin Laden ...is not in that country...That is Amazing....and you never Scream..Who is paying for that war....You just keep guzzling Down the right wing Kool-aid....
924188
I think Nancy Pelosi has some great leadership skills and will help set  a direction for the Democrats. I am and Independent who dislikes both parties but voted for Democrats this time as it is a time for a change. Whether it will be positive remains to be seen. I have not heard of a specific direction and program agenda that they have. I do hope for the sake of the nation both parties can get us headed in the right direction. Enough of the scare tactics by Bush regarding national security. Lets actually see what can be done here not abroad to make use safer. I don't care whether Iraq stands up as a democracy or goes down the toilet. They will tear each other up based upon 2000 years of violent history and sectarian violence. Typical third world mentality. We should not abandon them but we do need to start withdrawing.
994701
The Democratic plan:\n\n1. Cut and Run from Iraq.\n2.  Raise Taxes.\n3. Impeach Bush.
890454
I would like to see this plan too. Isn't it amazing how they were elected by simply stating they had a plan. No one made them accountable for their plan. I will say this, I pray they do have a plan and I hope it doesn't involve cutting and running. We owe our troops much more than that. God bless!
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It will be an interesting challenge.  Many of the Democrats' supporters indeed are part of the anti-war hard left.  But the Democrats won in part because they ran more conservative candidates.  (The leaders are NOT moderates, though.)\n\nMinority parties can afford to be ideologically "pure."  Governing majorities have to juggle many warring factions.  The left may well end up grumbling about Pelosi, et. al.\n\nBut past experience indicates to me that the Democrats will overplay their hand.  But the Republicans' appearance of beng entrenched, bloated, corrupt spendthrifts more interested in holding office than in getting things done will linger.  A far cry from 1994.\n\nLots of chellenges here for everyone.  Maybe Bush pulled his punches too much in Iraq, thinking a major military operation to "clean out" the insurgents would sink the party.  I dunno.\n\nSince I'm on it, I think we see again how the Democrats and Republicans have different beliefs and spoke to different audiences.  Democrats thought the war was unnecessary and said things - comparing our troops to Naxis, etc. - meant for domestic consumption but picked up and exploited by our enemies.  Bush knows we are at war - his "stay the course" rhetoric was meant to show our enemies that we had resolve, but played domestically like he was arrogant and out of touch with the American people.  Bush lost the public relations war.\n\nMy big concern is defense.  I hope the Democrats don't force a retreat, and cripple our national security.  I fear they will, given their rhetroric, signalling weakess to our allies and enemies.  (Either that, or they will grudgingly support more of Bush's policies now that they are in power, having merely used the anti-war groups cynically to get votes.)  A Democrat program to "stop the killing" in Iraq and hobble surveillance programs having nothing to do with Iraq could lead to many, many more American lives lost in the long run than a policy of strength would.\n\nI hope I'm wrong.  But I have grave fears for the future.  I hope we don't look back at this election as a "Neville Chambrerlain" moment.\n\nThen again, it was hard for many conservatives and others to take Bush entirely seriously on homeland security when he seemed so lax on our own borders.\n\nJust some honest, rambling thoughts from a long-winded conservative.\n\nWhat happens next?  Time will tell . . . \n\nPS  I have to add - I think the people have spoken, and we have to respect that.  but I do fear for my country when I read all the idiotic posts here - "Bush caused 9/11," "Bush is in cahoots with the oil companies," etc.  What are they teaching kids these days?  Unbelievable.
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It is fatuous to say that the terms "Regressive" and "Progressive"\nare not politically oriented.\n\nThey not only are politically oriented but are considered so by a huge majority of the voting public.\n\nThe argument offered up by "Dim Democrat" is totally accurate.\n\nA National Sales Tax and a National Flat Rate Income Tax would do marvels for the economy of our Country provided that they were not used by Corrupt Politicians to satisfy their "Lust for Spending".\n\nThis is no doubt what would happen if the "Tax and Spend" Democrats gained a majority in the coming election and was used to promote their "Culture of Corruption".\n\nI think that "Dim Democrat" is perhaps not so "Dim" as he professes to be.