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11/1/04
"One Day Left" by Michael Moore
Friends,
This is it. ONE DAY LEFT. There are many things I’d like to say. I’ve been on the road getting out the vote for 51 straight days so I haven’t had much time to write. So I’ve put together a bunch of notes to various groups all in this one letter. Please feel free to copy and send whatever portions are appropriate to your friends and family as you spend these last 24 hours trying to convince whomever you can to show up and vote for John Kerry.
Here are my final words…
To Decent Conservatives and Recovering Republicans:
In your heart of hearts you know Bush is a miserable failure. From having no plan on what to do in Iraq once he conquered Baghdad to the 380 missing tons of explosives that could be used to kill our brave young men and women, this guy doesn’t have a clue how to fight and win a war. You should see the mail I’ve been getting lately from our troops over there. They know how much the Iraqi people hate them. They are sitting ducks anytime they go out on the road. Many believe we are not that far away from a Tet-style offensive inside the Green Zone with hundreds of Americans and Brits killed.
Bush refused to go after and capture Osama bin Laden. He fought, every step of the way, the investigation into the 9/11 attacks. Who on earth would oppose such a thing? If 3,000 people died at your place of work and your boss said we don’t need to find out why or how it happened, he’d be thrown out on his ear. Bush’s behavior after this great tragedy alone is reason enough for his removal.
You already know that George W. Bush is the farthest thing from a conservative. He’s a reckless spender who has run up record-breaking deficits and the biggest debt in our history. He believes in having the government pry into everything from your library records to your bedroom. He has hit you with hidden taxes with his tax cuts for the rich.
I know many of you don’t like Bush, but are unsure of Kerry. Give the new guy a chance. He won’t raise your taxes (unless you are super-rich), he won’t take your hunting gun away, and he won’t make you visit France. He risked his life for you many years ago. He’s asking for the chance to do it again. Scott McConnell at The American Conservative magazine has endorsed him. What more do you need?
To My Friends on the Left:
Okay, Kerry isn’t everything you wished he would be. You’re right. He’s not you! Or me. But we’re not on the ballot – Kerry is. Yes, Kerry was wrong to vote for authorization for war in Iraq but he was in step with 70% of the American public who was being lied to by Bush & Co. And once everyone learned the truth, the majority turned against the war. Kerry has had only one position on the war – he believed his president.
President Kerry had better bring the troops home right away. My prediction: Kerry’s roots are anti-war. He has seen the horrors of war and because of that he will avoid war unless it is absolutely necessary. Ask most vets. But don’t ask someone whose only horror was when he arrived too late for a kegger in Alabama.
There’s a reason Bush calls Kerry the Number One Liberal in the Senate – THAT’S BECAUSE HE IS THE NUMBER ONE LIBERAL IN THE SENATE! What more do you want? My friends, this is about as good as it gets when voting for the Democrat. We don’t have the #29 Liberal running or the #14 Liberal or even the #2 Liberal – we got #1! When has that ever happened?
Those of us who may be to the left of the #1 liberal Democrat should remember that this year conservative Democrats have had to make a far greater shift in their position to back Kerry than we have. We’re the ones always being asked to make the huge compromises and to always vote holding our noses. No nose holding this time. This #1 liberal is not the tweedledee to Bush’s tweedledum.
To Nader Voters:
See the above note.
Ralph’s own party, the Green Party, would not endorse his run this year. That’s because those of us who want to build a third party in this country know that the only way to do this is to build bridges with those who believe in the issues Nader believes in. But not one of those people will sacrifice the chance to remove George W. Bush from the White House on Tuesday. The choice here is clear: do we join with our friends, or do we piss on them?
After the debacle of 2000, the Democrats got smart and abandoned the conservative wing of their party. That’s why 8 of the 9 Democrats in the primaries this year were from the liberal wing. Ralph should take credit for that and declare victory. It’s so sad that he doesn’t realize the good he’s accomplished. But for reasons only known to him, he’s more angry at the Democrats than he is at Bush. He has lost his compass. I worry he has lost his mind. But he still gives a great speech!
And Lila Lipscomb, the mother from Flint who lost her son in Iraq, she still grieves -- as do the mothers of 1,120 others (not to mention the mothers of the 100,000 Iraqis who have died because of Bush’s war). That’s what this election is about. Not Ralph proving some point. Almost none of us on his 2000 advisory group are supporting him this year. His total lack of respect for his best friends should tell all of you something about what he really thinks of you, too.
To the Non-Swing States:
Stop listening to how your vote doesn’t count in this election and that your state is already decided for Kerry or Bush. It is critical that you vote because we not only need to give Kerry the electoral win, but he needs to have a HUGE mandate with an ENORMOUS popular vote victory as well. It will be impossible for him to get anything done for four years if there is no clear mandate. We must not only defeat Bush, we must put a stake in the heart of the right-wing, neo-con movement. If you live in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, the Northeast or the Deep South, you need to vote and you need to bring ten people with you to the polls. If you live in a state where we have the chance to elect the Democrat to the Senate or the House, you need to vote. Turn off the TV. Quit listening to news media that has a vested interest in repeating to you over and over that your vote does not count. It does.
If you have friends or relatives who live in the 30-plus non-swing states, call them and remind them how important it is that Kerry gets a massive popular vote victory.
To Non-Voters:
I understand why you stopped voting. Politicians suck. Nothing ever seems to change. You’re only one vote.
Yes, politicians suck. But so do car salesmen – and that hasn’t stopped you from buying a car. Politicians only respond to the threat of the angry mob also known as the voting public. If most people don’t vote, that’s good news for them ‘cause then they don’t have to answer to the majority.
Almost fifty percent of Americans don’t vote. That means you belong to the largest political party in America – the Non-Voting Party. That means you hold all the power to toss George W. Bush out of the Oval Office. How cool is that?
I believe that we are going to have the largest election turnout in our lifetime tomorrow. You don’t want to miss out on that. The lines at the polls are going to be long and raucous and fun. It is an historic election. You won’t want to say that you were the only one who wasn’t there. Promise me you’ll vote, just this one time.
To All First-Time Voters:
Welcome to the longest running, uninterrupted democracy on earth! You own it. It’s yours.
A few words about how messy it’s going to be tomorrow. The lines are going to be long. Bring your iPods. Better yet, bring a friend or two. The election officials have no clue just how many millions are going to show up at the polls. This will be the largest turnout in our lifetime. They don’t have enough machines. They are going to have to send for more ballots.
And they are going to make it difficult for you to vote. The new law says if this is your first time voting you must bring ID with you that matches the address you are registered at.
If for some reason they can’t find your name on the voting rolls, you have the right to ask for a provisional ballot, which you can fill out and then sort things out later.
If you have any problems at the polling place, please call 1-866-OUR-VOTE. The people there can tell you how to find the precinct where you should be voting, get you legal help if you are denied the right to vote, or answer any other questions you may have.
If you need any help figuring out the ballot, don’t be afraid to ask. If you screw up your ballot, you can ask for another one. In fact, the law allows you to screw up your ballot two times before you finally have to submit your final ballot! Be careful to vote on the line that says John F. Kerry/John Edwards. Don’t vote for more than one Presidential, Senate or House candidate or you ballot won’t be counted. If your polling place has a stub or a receipt from your ballot, make sure they give you one.
Thanks for joining us. Democracy is not a spectator sport. It only works when we all come off the bench and participate.
To African Americans:
First of all, let’s just acknowledge what you already know: America is a country which still has a race problem, to put it nicely. Al Gore would be president today had thousands of African Americans not had their right to vote stolen from them in Florida in 2000.
Here is my commitment: I will do everything I can to make sure that this will not happen again. And I’m not the only one making this pledge. Thousands of volunteer lawyers are flying to Florida to act as poll watchers and intervene should there be any attempts to deny anyone their right to vote. They will NOT be messing around.
For my part, I have organized an army of 1,200 professional and amateur filmmakers who will be armed with video cameras throughout the states of Florida and Ohio. At the first sign of criminality, we will dispatch a camera crew to where the vote fraud is taking place and record what is going on. We will put a big public spotlight on any wrongdoing by Republican officials in those two states. They will not get away with this as they did in 2000.
In Ohio, the Republicans are sending almost 2,000 paid “poll challengers” into the black precincts of Cleveland in an attempt to stop African Americans from voting. This action is beyond despicable. Do not let this stop you from voting. I, and thousand of others, will be there to fight for you and protect you.
To George W.:
I know it’s gotta be rough for you right now. Hey, we’ve all been there. “You’re fired” are two horrible words when put together in that order. Bin Laden surfacing this weekend to remind the American people of your total and complete failure to capture him was a cruel trick or treat. But there he was. 3,000 people were killed and he’s laughing in your face. Why did you stop our Special Forces from going after him? Why did you forget about bin Laden on the DAY AFTER 9/11 and tell your terrorism czar to concentrate on Iraq instead?
There he was, OBL, all tan and rested and on videotape (hey, did you get the feeling that he had a bootleg of my movie? Are there DVD players in those caves in Afghanistan?)
Speaking of my movie – can I ask you a personal question before we part ways for good on Tuesday? Why did you and your friends fund SIX “documentaries” trashing me -- but only ONE film against Kerry? C’mon, he was the candidate, not me. What a waste of your time and resources! Sure, I know what your pollsters told you, that the film had convinced some people to vote you out. I just want you to know that that was not my original intent. Funny things happen at the movies. Hope you get to see a few at the multiplex in Waco. It’s a great way to relax.
To John Kerry:
Thank you.
And don’t worry – none of us are going away after you are inaugurated. We’ll be there to hold your hand and keep you honest. Don’t let us down. We’re betting you won’t. So is the rest of the world.
That’s it. See you at the polls – and at the victory party tomorrow night.
Yours,
Michael Moore
http://www.michaelmoore.com
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*bans Jimmy*
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That was the longest piece of liberal propoganda I've ever allowed myself to be exposed to. It won't happen again.
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lol Tricia...
I still feel so dumb not knowing whether I am registered or not. How crap will it be for me to show up at the polls and not be registered because some jackass lost my form. heh.
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Okay, I rarely speak up about politics because I think that American politics have sunk to an all-time low and would prefer not to get in arguments about who sucks and who doesn't and who lies and who doesn't. It's ridiculous. But I'm going to say something right now.
I didn't read that letter you posted (and this is not directed at you, LittleEarthquakes). I didn't read it because anyone who's heard Michael Moore once has heard him a thousand times, and I already know what it says without even having to read it.
I don't turn 18 until December, and therefore I can't vote tomorrow. And, sadly to say, I'm glad. That way, I wouldn't have to feel guilty for choosing not to vote. I feel it is unbelievable how out of hand this election has gotten, and I have completely lost any respect I might have had for both Mr. Bush and Mr. Kerry. Insulting each other and making accusations is no way to prove that you're a mature person. And I'm not saying that the two of them are immature, but name-calling stops once you hit a certain age. Preferrably before you have children.
Now, in defense of President Bush:
There is no way that anyone can honestly believe that he didn't truly feel he was making the right decisions during his term. He did not go out of his way to hurt our country. He made some bad decisions and he has admitted that he has. But he can't erase the decisions he's made; he can't turn back time to before he sent troops to Iraq; he can't go back and capture Osama bin Laden before he could fly airplanes into our skyscrapers. I'm not trying to say that Bush should be our president for another term. But the man is not the Goddamned devil.
Now, Mr. Kerry:
He takes the same side on issues as I do. And I think he could do some good things. But he has not done a single thing to prove to me that he is going to prevent this "bigger than Manhattan" event bin Laden hinted at. Or that he can do anything to clean up this Middle East mess.
Neither one of them, in my opinion, is anything close to what a true leader of our country should be. And don't ask me who the ideal leader is. Cause I don't know. But not either of them.
No matter who wins tomorrow's election, huge groups of people are going to be extremely unhappy.
I wash my hands of this.
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Exactly!
Now, though I am a self-proclaimed "Right Wing Nut Job", I do not believe that GWB is the best man to run this country. I have no idea who is. Contrary to Natalie, I do agree with GWB more than I agree with John Kerry, and that is why I will be voting for Bush.
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Bush never admitted he was wrong. That is because he doesn't think he was. Even though there are no ties to Al Qaeda and WMD could not be found. Now, there are 100,000 innocent Iraqi civilians and over 1,000 US troops dead. I don't believe that America is safer...Good thing we have Saddam, because he didn't attack us.
I was a little :? about Kerry in the beginning, but throughout the months I have felt more at ease with him. About his vote on the war...I would post his speech he made on the Senate floor Oct. 2002, but not many would read the part where he says if all diplomatic means are used, then he would be one of the first to protest. Kerry didn't protest until recently, but he admitts that he was wrong and he is now against the war. The point is, HE ADMITTED HE WAS WRONG. It's something a leader should be able to do. Also, forgetting Poland as an alliance should not be an Issue--1) Poland is pulling out its troops by 2005 2) They can't do much damage.
Where are our alliances?
Emily, I don't know who you are voting for (doesn't matter), but if you don't show up on the registration thing ask for a provisional ballot. *EDIT* Or call 1-866-our-vote.
With all that said, you know who you're voting for...So, no matter what I say, you already know who you're voting for. I know I am not going to change people's minds who are set on their candidate.
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I agree with Kerry on the stem cell issue (Bush is so uneducated in this area that he just shouldn't talk about it). I agree with Kerry on the abortion issue (I am pro-choice. However, that does NOT make me in any way pro-abortion. But people should be able to choose in a free country). And those are the two major issues for me, except for the war, but they've talked it to death and I don't even really have a clue where each of them stands, meaning, what they plan on doing about it.
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Bush never admitted he was wrong. That is because he doesn't think he was.
I stand corrected. Bush never said he was wrong but he did recognize that his decisions were unpopular but that he truly believed they were the right decisions when he made them.
I recognize that taking Saddam Hussein out was unpopular. But I made the decision because I thought it was in the right interests of our security.
You know, I‘ve made some decisions on Israel that‘s unpopular. I wouldn‘t deal with Arafat, because I felt like he had let the former president down, and I don‘t think he‘s the kind of person that can lead toward a Palestinian state.
And people in Europe didn‘t like that decision. And that was unpopular, but it was the right thing to do.
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omg, i honestly get more and more surprised that ppl are actually voting for GWB :roll:
considering I live in a poor country that is strongly affected by what goes in the US I feel sick when some1 says "I support Bush" it´s like saying a big "F*ck you" righ to my face... and the entire world too , of course :cry:
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Also,
Where is Osama?
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Maybe I just don't get it, but I fail to see how my supporting Bush is me saying "Fuck you" to everyone in the world. Me supporting Bush is me supporting someone who has the same beliefs I do. How is that saying "Fuck you"? By the same token then, someone saying "I support Kerry" should be a big "Fuck you" to me, and the other 50% of US Citizens who are voting for Bush tomorrow. Right?
Surprisingly enough, I don't feel that way.
I would, however, like to read about specific examples about how Bush and Bush alone is the cause of problems in Brazil. Iraq, sure...Afghanistan, I get it. Brazil? I haven't heard a thing. I'd appreciate being enlightened.
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I was thinking "I support Kerry" was just saying "Fuck you, Bush" and "Bush supporters are creepy"...but if you want to think i am saying "fuck you"...go ahead... *shruggs*
I really do love ya Tricia, no matter if you support Bush.
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LOL...LimeyJoe, that's the point. I don't think you're saying that to me.
So by the same token, by supporting Bush, I'm not saying it to you, or anyone else. Agreed?
Liberal weiner ;););););)
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To Nader Voters:
See the above note.
Ralph’s own party, the Green Party, would not endorse his run this year. That’s because those of us who want to build a third party in this country know that the only way to do this is to build bridges with those who believe in the issues Nader believes in. But not one of those people will sacrifice the chance to remove George W. Bush from the White House on Tuesday. The choice here is clear: do we join with our friends, or do we piss on them?
After the debacle of 2000, the Democrats got smart and abandoned the conservative wing of their party. That’s why 8 of the 9 Democrats in the primaries this year were from the liberal wing. Ralph should take credit for that and declare victory. It’s so sad that he doesn’t realize the good he’s accomplished. But for reasons only known to him, he’s more angry at the Democrats than he is at Bush. He has lost his compass. I worry he has lost his mind. But he still gives a great speech!
And Lila Lipscomb, the mother from Flint who lost her son in Iraq, she still grieves -- as do the mothers of 1,120 others (not to mention the mothers of the 100,000 Iraqis who have died because of Bush’s war). That’s what this election is about. Not Ralph proving some point. Almost none of us on his 2000 advisory group are supporting him this year. His total lack of respect for his best friends should tell all of you something about what he really thinks of you, too.
I call bullshit.
The reason the Green Party didn't endorse Nader this year is because Nader wanted to run an aggressive, 50-state campaign, and the Green Party didn't. Nader runs Independent, the Green Party gets pissed. Boo frickedy hoo. I wish Nader would've run with the GP, and that the GP would've run an aggressive campaign, but oh well. I have no say in it.
He thinks Nader has lost his mind. Pfft.
What the hell? The election isn't run by the God damned two party system! That's why Nader's running! The election isn't simply about the war! Get with the program, Moore! There are other pressing matters that need to be attended to. Nader is not trying to spoil the election, he's trying to make a point, and you saying it's not right for him to do so is absolute BULLSHIT.
Yeah, he really hates his country. WTF? His total lack of respect for his best friends? You supported him in 2000, and then stab him in the back by going straight to John Kerry this year. Some friend YOU are. Nader is fighting for more control BY the people. If he wanted the people, and not the corporate paymasters, to run the country, then why would he hate them? I don't get why he said this.
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Well, there are some issues that I am "conservative" about...okay, not many...but I will register Independent in 2 years.
I think that should be my title "Liberal Weiner."
and...Nader isn't gonna win.
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I totally agree with Tricia. I'm not a Bush fanatic, like I said, I'm not crazy about either of them, but I don't think he's a bad person and I don't think everything he did was wrong. But no way is that saying "Fuck You" to the rest of the world. I've done mission work in both Nicaragua and Peru, does that sound like a "Fuck You" attitude? No, it doesn't because one thing really doesn't have much to do with another. I don't see many European nations (or ANYONE, for that matter) asking us about our opinions on their elections, or wondering whether or not their decisions will be bad for America. I'm not saying we shouldn't be concerned, do unto others and all that, but seriously, liking Bush doesn't mean someone hates everyone else.
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The reason many countries are concerned with America's election is because we are the biggest country in the world. Bush ignored the UN, that has one thing to do with Europe. We're not concerned with European elections because we think we're the sun, and we're not worried about what other countries do...that's because we more than likely won't feel an impact--or know that that's what we feel.
Also, there are a few trading issues in Latin America...
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and...Nader isn't gonna win.
I never said he was going to, or even had a chance! I specifically said that he was running to make a point, and the fact that someone (I'm not saying you did, Joey, other people have) would automatically count him out, not even think about it, because he won't win, makes me so mad. VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE.
And Moore doesn't seem to scared that Nader will effect the race to much, because, according to him, Kerry's already won.
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i thought this was interesting (100 undeniable facts about the bush administration)-
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20041108&s=facts
i heart michael moore. i want to hug him.
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If he has all the answers, why isn't HE running for president? :roll:
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Emily, I don't know who you are voting for (doesn't matter), but if you don't show up on the registration thing ask for a provisional ballot. *EDIT* Or call 1-866-our-vote.
Thanks very much for that info! I didn't even know about provisional ballots.
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Yea, if you're not registered, then it won't count...but if you are registered and you don't show up it *should* count.
The fact that you attempted to vote is all that matters if you get into a situation like that.
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Well I should be registered. I mean I sent the form and everything, I just didn't get a confirmation in the mail like everybody else I know, I haven't a clue why not. Thanks!
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The reason many countries are concerned with America's election is because we are the biggest country in the world.
my God Joey, ethnocentric much?
Anyway, I despise Michael Moore. And I'm a liberal Democrat. I'd rather make my own decisions and not have some guy with a video camera try to sway my vote by using his so called celebrity. With that said, go Kerry.
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The reason many countries are concerned with America's election is because we are the biggest country in the world. Bush ignored the UN, that has one thing to do with Europe. We're not concerned with European elections because we think we're the sun, and we're not worried about what other countries do...that's because we more than likely won't feel an impact--or know that that's what we feel.
It was a bit of sarcasm with a bit of reality. The first line is the truth.
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Surely you Americans can see that most of the world sees this as your last chance. When Bush was first voted in nobody knew what was going to happen. Nobody knew about Iraq or about how bad Bush would fuck up. But there is no excuse now. Most of the world sees this as America’s last chance to prove they can look beyond their own borders and see the feelings of the rest of the world. I don’t know if you Americans know this, but the vast majority of the planet hates you. Not just Islamic fundamentalists and Communist countries, but even your staunchest allies. Here in Australia I have never seen so much anti American feelings. I think South Park summed it up best (paraphrasing). 2/3 of the world hates you; the reason being that you don’t know that 2/3 of the world hates you!
Please vote for Kerry. I am terrified to see what terrorists will do to America if Bush gets in again. America is the leader of the free world. It would be nice if the leader of the free world isn’t hated by the free world. The whole world is watching with bated breath.
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Too late now... Kerry has to win all the remaining votes in Ohio to stop Bush. The odds are against him.
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loveplasticlove (10:28:38 AM): damnit ohio
loveplasticlove (10:28:45 AM): if they dont go kerry
loveplasticlove (10:28:54 AM): im gonna go there and shit all over the place
Grakthis (10:29:43 AM): I'm boycotting FL
Grakthis (10:29:45 AM): seriously
Grakthis (10:29:53 AM): I will not spend money in FL for atleast 4 years
loveplasticlove (10:29:53 AM): lol
Grakthis (10:29:55 AM): no FL vacations
Grakthis (10:29:56 AM): nothing
loveplasticlove (10:29:57 AM): hahah
Grakthis (10:30:11 AM): I hate the whole state
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Please don't shit all over Ohio... Can you spare my campus at least? 'Cause that's pretty gross and I think we should all try to be friends here, regardless of our political choices :cry:
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To George W.:
I know it’s gotta be rough for you right now. Hey, we’ve all been there. “You’re fired” are two horrible words when put together in that order. Bin Laden surfacing this weekend to remind the American people of your total and complete failure to capture him was a cruel trick or treat. But there he was. 3,000 people were killed and he’s laughing in your face. Why did you stop our Special Forces from going after him? Why did you forget about bin Laden on the DAY AFTER 9/11 and tell your terrorism czar to concentrate on Iraq instead?
There he was, OBL, all tan and rested and on videotape (hey, did you get the feeling that he had a bootleg of my movie? Are there DVD players in those caves in Afghanistan?)
Speaking of my movie – can I ask you a personal question before we part ways for good on Tuesday? Why did you and your friends fund SIX “documentaries” trashing me -- but only ONE film against Kerry? C’mon, he was the candidate, not me. What a waste of your time and resources! Sure, I know what your pollsters told you, that the film had convinced some people to vote you out. I just want you to know that that was not my original intent. Funny things happen at the movies. Hope you get to see a few at the multiplex in Waco. It’s a great way to relax.
To John Kerry:
Thank you.
And don’t worry – none of us are going away after you are inaugurated. We’ll be there to hold your hand and keep you honest. Don’t let us down. We’re betting you won’t. So is the rest of the world.
That’s it. See you at the polls – and at the victory party tomorrow night.
Somewhere...Michael Moore is sobbing with his face in a tub of Ben and Jerry's...and I couldn't be more pleased.
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I would, however, like to read about specific examples about how Bush and Bush alone is the cause of problems in Brazil. Iraq, sure...Afghanistan, I get it. Brazil? I haven't heard a thing. I'd appreciate being enlightened.
Well since its something you clearly don't have any experience of, i don't expect you to understand. The decisions your president makes have an indirect/often direct effect on the ways in which our economies work (for instance; Steel, Oil and boycotts on food), the ethical situation in countries (detaining innocent British prisoners in Guantanamo Bay) and our foreign policy (Europe's attitude to the Middle Eastern peace process for example). Moreover, the obvious implication of your decision to go to war- and the subsequent death of 100s of British Troops and hostages. Your country and president affects our life on a daily basis- and not just from a moral standpoint. Thats something people in America seem to forget all too readily.
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I would, however, like to read about specific examples about how Bush and Bush alone is the cause of problems in Brazil. Iraq, sure...Afghanistan, I get it. Brazil? I haven't heard a thing. I'd appreciate being enlightened.
Well since its something you clearly don't have any experience of, i don't expect you to understand. The decisions your president makes have an indirect/often direct effect on the ways in which our economies work (for instance; Steel, Oil and boycotts on food), the ethical situation in countries (detaining innocent British prisoners in Guantanamo Bay) and our foreign policy (Europe's attitude to the Middle Eastern peace process for example). Your country and president affects our life on a daily basis- and not just from a moral standpoint. Thats something people in America seem to forget all too readily.
amen. 8)
Fuel is extortionate.
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I would, however, like to read about specific examples about how Bush and Bush alone is the cause of problems in Brazil. Iraq, sure...Afghanistan, I get it. Brazil? I haven't heard a thing. I'd appreciate being enlightened.
Well since its something you clearly don't have any experience of, i don't expect you to understand. The decisions your president makes have an indirect/often direct effect on the ways in which our economies work (for instance; Steel, Oil and boycotts on food), the ethical situation in countries (detaining innocent British prisoners in Guantanamo Bay) and our foreign policy (Europe's attitude to the Middle Eastern peace process for example). Moreover, the obvious implication of your decision to go to war- and the subsequent death of 100s of British Troops and hostages. Your country and president affects our life on a daily basis- and not just from a moral standpoint. Thats something people in America seem to forget all too readily.
I specifically asked about Brazil. I know British and other European troops have died. Brazil has NO troops in Iraq. I know Europe has economic problems...so do we. I wondered if it was more than economy in Brazil. She sent me a PM about the economic troubles in Brazil, and that was fine. It was all I asked for. I know about Europe. That's why I didn't ask about it.
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I'll be the first to say it: ??!?!??????????
Nevermind...I get it. LOL
That's what I get for listening to CDs instead of the radio...
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I'll be the first to say it: ??!?!??????????
KERRY CONCEDED.... :!:
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I couldn't stand another 2000. :?
I'm glad it's finally over.
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Word. I was so irritated when this morning the Secretary of Ohio said we had 11 days to count the ballots... I was like, screw that. That's just ridiculous.
But props to Kerry, it takes a big man to admit when he's lost.
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Word. I was so irritated when this morning the Secretary of Ohio said we had 11 days to count the ballots... I was like, screw that. That's just ridiculous.
But props to Kerry, it takes a big man to admit when he's lost.
It does!
Props to Kerry indeed. It was a close one. Both sides gave it their best.