Reasons to Vote FOR Kerry

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 12:28am

The GOPs in this board LOOOOOVVVVEEEE to pick on us Kerry voters with the notion that we are ONLY voting for Kerry to get rid of Bush. Honestly: that is enough reason for me. But, I want to take the time to list those reasons why I think Kerry will put this country in a better place.

Source: http://www.johnkerry.com/index.html

ECONOMY & JOBS
The first thing John Kerry will do is fight his heart out to bring back the three million jobs that have been lost under George W. Bush. ... Kerry has proposed creating jobs through a new manufacturing jobs credit, by investing in new energy industries, restoring technology, and stopping layoffs in education. ... John Kerry has the courage to roll back Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans so we can invest in education and healthcare.

EDUCATION
John Kerry is proposing a new ‘Education Trust Fund’ that means fully funding education, no questions asked. ... John Kerry will support teachers, reduce class sizes, and rebuild crumbling schools.

IRAQ
What does it gain America to win a war and lose at peace? The Bush failures will cost us dearly in the months ahead, in an Iraq consumed with suspicion, resentment and continued violence. What’s needed now is leadership – to finish the job in Iraq the right way – because America can and must do better.

HOMELAND SECURITY
We shouldn’t be opening firehouses in Baghdad and closing them in Brooklyn. America’s homeland security needs to take steps as big as the threats we face – and give our front lines the resources they need. John Kerry has a six-point plan to ensure that we are safer, stronger, and more secure on our own soil.

HEALTH CARE
John Kerry believes that your family’s health is just as important as any politician's in Washington. Our nation needs a leader who has the courage to take on the big insurance and drug companies to make that same health care plan affordable for every American.

Gay & Lesbian Issues
With a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign since 1995, John Kerry is a powerful voice in the ongoing fight for civil rights for gay and lesbian Americans. ... John Kerry is an original cosponsor of the Hate Crimes Prevention bill, which would extend federal jurisdiction over serious, violent hate crimes. ... He supports passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and has adopted a nondiscrimination policy for his Congressional offices based on sexual orientation and gender identity. ... John Kerry believes that same-sex couples should be granted rights, including access to pensions, health insurance, family medical leave, bereavement leave, hospital visitation, survivor benefits, and other basic legal protections that all families and children need. He has supported legislation to provide domestic partners of federal employees the benefits available to spouses of federal employees. He was one of 14 Senators -- and the only one up for reelection in 1996 -- to oppose the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). ... John Kerry opposed the Clinton Administration’s “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy” He was one of a few senators to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee and call on the President to rescind the ban on gay and lesbian service members. ... John Kerry supports same-sex civil unions so that gay couples can benefit from the health benefits, inheritance rights, or Social Security survivor benefits guaranteed for heterosexual couples

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 12:31am

is it November already?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 12:37am

"The GOPs in this board LOOOOOVVVVEEEE to pick on us Kerry voters..."

I'm sorry you feel picked on. As far as I can tell, the only people on this board who are interested in Bush are Papa and me. I didn't know that we had such power over you Kerry people.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 12:39am

lol I just want to make mincemeat of your ONLY attack line. And, no, it hasn't been JUST you and papa.

Trust me, we aren't the ones who will be worried come November...

[Sunfish]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 3:54pm

Goth, jrb has laid a fairly comprehensive argument for why he supports Kerry.

Although I haven't read every post on the subject, I have read most and I still don't know why you support Bush. Is it because you are a lifetime Republican? Do you think the Bush administration has been successful? (at anything?..whoops, editorial opinion) Have you benefited from the policies of the Bush administration?

If you choose to answer, maybe you'd better start a new thread, after all, this one is about why to vote FOR Kerry. Updated On: 7/11/04 at 03:54 PM

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 3:55pm

Actually I'm a dis-enfranchised Democrat.

[Sunfish]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 4:00pm

Cutting off your nose to spite your face huh? Always a good strategy. Hope you have lifetime medical insurance.

So, do you have any good reason for voting FOR Bush, other than he is not a Democrat?

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 4:09pm

my god man, need you more than that?? ya gotta quit tossing me softballs, you know i have no willpower!

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 7:34pm

Papa, other than your quick response to a previous post, why are you supporting Bush? I would really like to know.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 9:00pm

marc, i am of the opinion that we are in a fight for survival between civilization and barbarism. it is my judgement that a madman like george gives us an edge in that fight. if you want more specific reasons, you're welcome to dig through the archives here, i've been much more eloquent before, but i'm not much of a politician in that i hate repeating myself.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 7/11/04 at 10:58pm

The only Republican I would ever vote for is Guiliani. He's a nazi, but damn if he didn't clean up New York right purty.

[dano]

Posted: 7/12/04 at 10:09am

Best reason to vote for Kerry: He's not Bush.