A Toe in the Water (Redux)

**Papewaio** · 04-06-2006, 04:32

Originally Posted by Pindar

Gah is an inanity. It is the abode of those without the acumen to think through an issue or commit to a stance but nonetheless feel the need to reply.

Which makes it a perfect reply for the Backroom.

Its a paradox, without having the space for an inane response you are left with an inane poll.

**Xiahou** · 04-06-2006, 04:59

I've got some problems with some of our policies (duh), but overall we're doing quite well.

**Divinus Arma** · 04-06-2006, 05:23

Its a good topic for discussion. Lets get on with it and drop the Gah discussion. If you want a poll with Gah, make it yourself.

I am positive about the direction the U.S. is going overall. I am still frustrated with many of the policies of this Senate and White House. I am especially frustrated with the demise of states rights and the expansion of federal power under liberal constitutional interpretation by this Supreme Court. I look forward to when Ginsburg and her ilk pass the mantle.

I also look forward to a more unified and capable Democratic party. This is because Republicans easily destroy the liberal agenda and so have become complacent and fat in the last few years. Good competition breeds better competitors. I want the state's rights GOP back.

**IrishMike** · 04-06-2006, 05:36

I have a problem with just about everything connected to the current administration here in the USA. I think the next president needs to be a solid moderate to gain back some national unity, and then slowly shift back to a more liberal direction.

**Faust|** · 04-06-2006, 08:47

Extremely naive poll. Unless this is to call out all who answer positively.

**Xiahou** · 04-06-2006, 10:11

Originally Posted by Faust|

Extremely naive poll. Unless this is to call out all who answer positively.

Im totally blown away by all the complaints about this. What's so difficult about it? You just have to say -overall- how do you feel about your country's future? Honestly, it's just that simple.... either you think it looks good or bad.

Yes, there can be both good and bad things happening, but you're expected to weigh them and come up with an overall assessment. If you somehow cant manage that, dont vote.

**Kanamori** · 04-06-2006, 12:17

Overall, I'm disappointed and bothered by many of the policies that have always been in the States and their hypocrisy but we're not a hole in the ground. We have what tends to matter most for good life, a strong economy, and the future in that area looks good with our businesses spreading to developing areas. Unfortunately, I think we have come to be too dependant on foreign trade for manufactoring, and something must be done about the enormous deficit in trade -- nothing "protectionist" will do -- but the economy cannot remain strong unless we produce more and sell more abroad.

**Faust|** · 04-06-2006, 17:21

Originally Posted by Xiahou

Im totally blown away by all the complaints about this. What's so difficult about it? You just have to say -overall- how do you feel about your country's future? Honestly, it's just that simple.... either you think it looks good or bad.

Yes, there can be both good and bad things happening, but you're expected to weigh them and come up with an overall assessment. If you somehow cant manage that, dont vote.

Well you didn't convince me. The area you're talking about isn't what bothers me, in fact to me its a moot point.

Let me clarify: How about we travel to Europe in the feudal age and ask the peasants if they are satisfied with the overall direction of their country?

What is worse, now, is that even the aristocrats are "peasants"... and the most ignoble are "aristocrats".

**Goofball** · 04-06-2006, 18:06

Originally Posted by Xiahou

Im totally blown away by all the complaints about this. What's so difficult about it? You just have to say -overall- how do you feel about your country's future? Honestly, it's just that simple.... either you think it looks good or bad.

Yes, there can be both good and bad things happening, but you're expected to weigh them and come up with an overall assessment. If you somehow cant manage that, dont vote.

I agree.

Don't like the poll?

Too easy: Don't vote.

And if you still feel the need to complain about the poll after not having taken part in it, then please allow me to offer you a nice glass of shut your whining cake-hole.