benny 0 #1 January 15, 2004 Are you better off now than you were when Bush took office? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmatousek 0 #2 January 15, 2004 No but it deals with my career in the education world.Life doesn't have to be perfect in order to be beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 January 15, 2004 No. Absolutely not. Thanks to Bush and his war in Iraq, I have one friend who is now considered permanently disabled from a shattered ankle from enemy fire, and one friend lying in a military hospital with a bullet wound in his abdomen. I'm very, very relieved they aren't dead. But... the question of whether I'm better off than I was when Bush took office is not nearly as relevant as the question of: "Are our soldiers and their families better off since Bush took office?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 January 15, 2004 Sure I am. I have a job, a fiancee and a baby on the way. As you can see, I could give a shit about what politicians promise, or their effects on my life. Correlation v. Causation. Something to which your poll hints. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #5 January 15, 2004 I voted no as far as I can tell all Bush wants to do for Oregon is cut down all the trees and than move to Mars. blues jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 January 15, 2004 QuoteI voted no as far as I can tell all Bush wants to do for Oregon is cut down all the trees and than move to Mars. blues jerry ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #7 January 15, 2004 Since Bush has taken office: The economy has gotten worse. The deficit has almost doubled. The job market has gone from the best its been in 40 years to the worst its been in 25. We have been PROVOKING a war in Iraq. We've lost a few civil liberties. He has neglected the health care and educational efforts of his predacessors. And now he is focussing on things that aren't even on this planet. What the hell is going on with this guy?!!! His father did a much better job. In my opinion he is not quite a BUSH, he's a SHRUB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #8 January 15, 2004 QuoteSince Bush has taken office: The economy has gotten worse. The deficit has almost doubled. The job market has gone from the best its been in 40 years to the worst its been in 25. We have been PROVOKING a war in Iraq. We've lost a few civil liberties. He has neglected the health care and educational efforts of his predacessors. And now he is focussing on things that aren't even on this planet. What the hell is going on with this guy?!!! His father did a much better job. In my opinion he is not quite a BUSH, he's a SHRUB. let the flames begin! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #9 January 15, 2004 I'm not better off. I do have a new rig though and I'm jumping a lot but that has nothing to do with Bush one way or the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #10 January 15, 2004 I put yes but only financially. When I graduate I'm going to work for a defense contractor. It's been my (cynical) opinion for a while that people don't vote to have their candidate win, but rather they vote so that when their candidate loses they can blame everything from the economy to the weather on the other chump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #11 January 15, 2004 Personally, yes I am better off. The world has changed. It would have changed no matter who is in office. I shudder to think what condition our country and world politics would be in if Gore had been in the office through the events of recent years. Not a direct answer to your question, I know, but its the first thing that occurred to me when I thought about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,501 #12 January 15, 2004 QuoteI shudder to think what condition our country and world politics would be in if Gore had been in the office through the events of recent yearsz Why? Do you really think his reaction to the 9/11 events would have been that different? The main think I see is that individually we might not have been as strong, but we would have a whole lot more countries willing to stand confidently with us, rather than being scared that we'll stomp them if they're not with us. But then I'm not big enough to think that intimidation and overwhelming strength are the only ways to win. Sometimes they're needed. But remember that whole "united we stand" thing? It's not only the US it can apply to. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #13 January 15, 2004 my personal life sure has gotten better - but i won't attribute that to bush. i did buy a condo 2 years ago with a low interest rate loan. just sold it for 53% more than i bought it for, so that sure puts me better off financially. it's definitely been a good time to get a loan the last 2 years with the rates dropping. also helps living in a 'hot' area with realtors for parents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites meltdown 0 #14 January 15, 2004 I'm far better off. Of course, it doesn't have a damn thing to do with any politician. It has everything to do with the decisions I make on a daily basis. One of the best decisions I have ever made was to start taking care of my own problems instead of waiting for a benevolent big government program to come do it for me. Life's been pretty good since I decided that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites melstarr 0 #15 January 15, 2004 QuoteThe economy has gotten worse. The deficit has almost doubled. The job market has gone from the best its been in 40 years to the worst its been in 25. let the flames begin! you took the words right out of my mouth! it amazes me how many people truly believe that bush just simply "created/contributed to" these issues. ~ meL* Pink Mafia / Tunnel Mafia Sister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #16 January 15, 2004 QuotePersonally, yes I am better off. The world has changed. It would have changed no matter who is in office. I shudder to think what condition our country and world politics would be in if Gore had been in the office through the events of recent years. Not a direct answer to your question, I know, but its the first thing that occurred to me when I thought about it. That seems to be the typical response concerning post 9/11 events... However, as Wendy pointed out before I got the chance, how do you know? You really think anyone in office at that point wouldn't have gone after Bin Laden (or Afghanistan)? We can't be sure, but it is really a cop out to say well I'm just glad it was him rahter than the other guy. The other guy never had the opportunity to make those decisions and it's not exactly fair for you to decide what he would or would not have done for him. We can however see what Bush has done and it certainly has not been to capture Osama. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #17 January 15, 2004 I'm replying to myself, YAY! Hey, I know it's probably a joke, but if not I'd love to hear from you freshly liberated Iraqi's... How has your life changed since Bush came to power? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Katzeye 0 #18 January 15, 2004 By your poll, No only because I now have a job making less than I have in the past 10 years. But I am safer and happier than ever! Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites meltdown 0 #19 January 15, 2004 "We can however see what Bush has done and it certainly has not been to capture Osama." Too bad sugar Bill didn't do that when Sudan wanted to hand him over to us. Then it wouldn't even be an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #20 January 15, 2004 I gave you an option for that... I tried to make this poll as fair as possible... Now where are all you liberated Iraqi's?? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dustin19d 0 #21 January 15, 2004 A lot better. He has given me several raises Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #22 January 15, 2004 QuoteA lot better. He has given me several raises You work for him personally, or do you mean Congress gave you several raises? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #23 January 15, 2004 Of course I cant, and did not say exactly what Gore would have done (other than crap his pants). Years of observation have proven to me that Gore is purely politically-driven. He has no real-world experience and can not relate to the daily trials of man. For these, and other reasons, I am glad that he is not President. Its not a cop-out. I honestly believe that there would have been several more attacks on American soil if Gore were in office in place of Bush. Its a lot easier to pick on the geeky kid on the playground than the short guy who wears cowboy boots and will kick you in the nuts. You dont have to agree with me. I didnt start a poll asking for your opinions, you started one asking for mine. Have a lovely day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #24 January 15, 2004 Why are people under the hallucination that because their homes go up in value, they are automatically doing better financially. If you sell your house for 53% more. You either have to move in with a relative, rent (a No No), or purchase another home which will be just as inflated - if not more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #25 January 15, 2004 As the geeky kid on the playground, I take serious offense to this, and if you had them, I would kick you in the nuts. Now, with respect to real world experience... Ahem, when did Bush get that? Yeah, being given an oil company (which he totally failed at) by his daddies buddies, there's something the common man can relate to, right... Never go to a DZ strip show. 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meltdown 0 #14 January 15, 2004 I'm far better off. Of course, it doesn't have a damn thing to do with any politician. It has everything to do with the decisions I make on a daily basis. One of the best decisions I have ever made was to start taking care of my own problems instead of waiting for a benevolent big government program to come do it for me. Life's been pretty good since I decided that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melstarr 0 #15 January 15, 2004 QuoteThe economy has gotten worse. The deficit has almost doubled. The job market has gone from the best its been in 40 years to the worst its been in 25. let the flames begin! you took the words right out of my mouth! it amazes me how many people truly believe that bush just simply "created/contributed to" these issues. ~ meL* Pink Mafia / Tunnel Mafia Sister Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #16 January 15, 2004 QuotePersonally, yes I am better off. The world has changed. It would have changed no matter who is in office. I shudder to think what condition our country and world politics would be in if Gore had been in the office through the events of recent years. Not a direct answer to your question, I know, but its the first thing that occurred to me when I thought about it. That seems to be the typical response concerning post 9/11 events... However, as Wendy pointed out before I got the chance, how do you know? You really think anyone in office at that point wouldn't have gone after Bin Laden (or Afghanistan)? We can't be sure, but it is really a cop out to say well I'm just glad it was him rahter than the other guy. The other guy never had the opportunity to make those decisions and it's not exactly fair for you to decide what he would or would not have done for him. We can however see what Bush has done and it certainly has not been to capture Osama. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #17 January 15, 2004 I'm replying to myself, YAY! Hey, I know it's probably a joke, but if not I'd love to hear from you freshly liberated Iraqi's... How has your life changed since Bush came to power? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #18 January 15, 2004 By your poll, No only because I now have a job making less than I have in the past 10 years. But I am safer and happier than ever! Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltdown 0 #19 January 15, 2004 "We can however see what Bush has done and it certainly has not been to capture Osama." Too bad sugar Bill didn't do that when Sudan wanted to hand him over to us. Then it wouldn't even be an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #20 January 15, 2004 I gave you an option for that... I tried to make this poll as fair as possible... Now where are all you liberated Iraqi's?? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #21 January 15, 2004 A lot better. He has given me several raises Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #22 January 15, 2004 QuoteA lot better. He has given me several raises You work for him personally, or do you mean Congress gave you several raises? Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #23 January 15, 2004 Of course I cant, and did not say exactly what Gore would have done (other than crap his pants). Years of observation have proven to me that Gore is purely politically-driven. He has no real-world experience and can not relate to the daily trials of man. For these, and other reasons, I am glad that he is not President. Its not a cop-out. I honestly believe that there would have been several more attacks on American soil if Gore were in office in place of Bush. Its a lot easier to pick on the geeky kid on the playground than the short guy who wears cowboy boots and will kick you in the nuts. You dont have to agree with me. I didnt start a poll asking for your opinions, you started one asking for mine. Have a lovely day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #24 January 15, 2004 Why are people under the hallucination that because their homes go up in value, they are automatically doing better financially. If you sell your house for 53% more. You either have to move in with a relative, rent (a No No), or purchase another home which will be just as inflated - if not more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #25 January 15, 2004 As the geeky kid on the playground, I take serious offense to this, and if you had them, I would kick you in the nuts. Now, with respect to real world experience... Ahem, when did Bush get that? Yeah, being given an oil company (which he totally failed at) by his daddies buddies, there's something the common man can relate to, right... Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 9 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Vertifly 0 #24 January 15, 2004 Why are people under the hallucination that because their homes go up in value, they are automatically doing better financially. If you sell your house for 53% more. You either have to move in with a relative, rent (a No No), or purchase another home which will be just as inflated - if not more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #25 January 15, 2004 As the geeky kid on the playground, I take serious offense to this, and if you had them, I would kick you in the nuts. Now, with respect to real world experience... Ahem, when did Bush get that? Yeah, being given an oil company (which he totally failed at) by his daddies buddies, there's something the common man can relate to, right... Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
