Why i've voted for Kerry, why are you?

[sweetheart]

I have read a million reasons, and i thought i'd try to spell out
my own reasons for voting Democratic in this presidential election.

They break down in to two sorts, why not-bush and why kerry.

Why not bush?

He's destroyed more value and presided over the destruction of more
value than any president in history. A CEO is graded by their effect
on the stock price, and this "ceo" has turned a surplus in to a record
deficit. The stock market and all financial markets are down from
when bush arrived in office. He has flushed the net worth of
americans, hard earned net worth, down the toilet with total
disregard. This destruction of public and private property is
criminal, and alone is enough reason to see bush and his fools out
the door.

He lies all the time, and i don't trust a word he says. This total
lack of integrity by a public servant leaves me witn no choice but
to seek out an honest replacement.

He has engaged america in dangerous wars, that have radically
increased the potential of future attack on america and americans.
For the benefit of decent security, it is time to ditch the war
criminals.

Why Kerry?

He's got a long track record of integrity and a forthright intuition
to serve the real interests of the american people.

He knows the world is interconnected, and that we, the people of the
earth, are universally for human goodwill and decent civility. This
strong sense of inclusiveness gives me great peace about Kerry.

The whole democratic party and fringe is behind him, that when he
wins, he'll be able to achieve things that clinton could not achieve,
and the potential for great works is really outstanding.

He understands that cannabis is a drug, not a crime, and that under
his leadership, those millions of us who smoke cannabis can find
that our taxes are not funding a religious war against ourselves.

He supports income equality for women and minorities, showing he
understands fully the concerns of feminists.

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What are your reasons?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

1. Lesser of two evils.

I loathe Bush and all he stands for.

I'm far from crazy about Kerry but, as I've done so many times in the past, I'll hold my nose and vote Democratic.

If it wasn't for Bush, I'd probably be voting Green this time.

[sweetheart]

3. Yes, were there a true multiparty system

I would surely be supporting Kucinich.

I've really warmed to kerry though, and really do think he's the
best man for the job given realpolitik. Dennis K. is on board,
and if he is backing kerry, then i trust his wise judgement as
just another confirmation that voting dem this time round is the
dharma.

With a true mulitparty system, i can't help but wonder how much
of the major parties would remain. I think this mythical "center"
would dissolve in to many parties of various interests.

[oldlady]

2. fear

of facism