So he won, finally -- an actual win it would appear. Yes, Chimpy McFlightsuit beat out ol' Coffin Face for the highest office in America.
It would appear that he won because of his morality and his fear mongering (as understood by those polled). From the CNN polls:
MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE
Taxes (5%) - Bush 57%, Kerry 43%
Education (4%) - Bush 26%, Kerry 73%
Iraq (15%) - Bush 26%, Kerry 73%
Terrorism (19%) - Bush 86%, Kerry 14%
Economy/Jobs (20%) - Bush 18%, Kerry 80%
Moral Values (22%) - Bush 80%, Kerry 18%
Health Care (8%) - Bush 23%, Kerry 77%
Strangely, people who cared most about Iraq voted for Kerry. Also strangely, during Bush's reign, acts of terror have INCREASED. And I've always felt that his "morality" was highly questionable. He talks a good talk, I admit, but his actions tend to invalidate his words. Sorry guys. You voted for hypocrisy, not morality.
Likewise, the qualities people saw in Bush have an Alice in Wonderland kind of dissonance:
MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY
Cares About People (9%) - Busy 24%, Kerry 75%
Religious Faith (8%) - Bush 91%, Kerry 8%
Honest/Trustworthy (11%) - Bush 70%, Kerry 29%
Strong Leader (17%) - Bush 87%, Kerry 12%
Intelligent (7%) - Bush 9%, Kerry 91%
Will Bring Change (24%) - Bush 5%, Kerry 95%
Clear Stand on Issue (17%) - Bush 79%, Kerry 20%
I actually agree on one point. Bush is a strong leader. I just feel that he's also an ignorant leader, unable to manage the subtleties of world politics, and more than likely to strongly lead us in the wrong direction.
I am happy to be proven wrong, but until then I will nurture my sense of dread.
One thing at least is good from this. If their policies backfire, the Republicans have no-one to blame. They control all branches of government right now. I hope they make honorable use of their position... unlike, for example, those mouth-breathing bastards who redistricted Texas! Geez.
On the down side, if things go well, we will have to give credit to them. The sword swings both ways.
Posted by Edwin at November 4, 2004 09:44 AM