November 11, 200718 yr Author I don't post much in political Bullpen threads but I thought I would offer my "common man" viewpoint on Republicans and Democrats and George Bush. Ive been a police officer for roughly 6 years and Im very pro-death penalty. At the same time, Im pro-choice and the more gun control, the better (yes criminals will still get guns but the penalties will be more severe). So no one would label me as a staunch Repulblican or a sure-thing Democrat. I don't dislike George Bush because he's a Republican. I dislike him because it appears to me that he is not very intelligent. He might be the nicest guy in the world but when I hear him speak the only thing I can think to myself is, "jesus, Im smarter than the President". Why do I feel this way? All I have to do is listen to him address the nation. John McCain on the other hand strikes me as a very intelligent man. He's the kind of guy I would like to have lead me into battle. I know my post is very simplistic but Im just giving a "common guy's" perspective on liking/disliking political figures. I find your comment interesting, because I have always heard that a lot of people voted for Bush in 2000 because he was 'a guy you could have a beer with'. I guess they never heard him open his mouth...
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