HUGE thank you to everyone who gave their time. I know this is a Minneapolis based thing - and I may get kicked off for sending this - but since most of us are Democrats I wanted to share something I found on a Message Board for the Blue Man Group because it really makes the point.
If there was ever a time to use our own personal power, this is it. Do SOMETHING this week on an issue that bothers you. ANYTHING. It eeally does say, after all, "we the people" not "we the president"... Shawn Marie Christenson Central - Downtown/West quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Yes I am European and wanted Kerry to win. But at the end of the day it doesn't affect me as much as those who voted for Bush. Good luck with the record deficit, the growing unemployment, and continuing lack of friends...and of course, the more hostile terrorists that Bush has unleashed. Kerry would have been better for you, and you guys are going to kick yourselves. Security, Pah! Anyone, including Kerry could have instigated security for your country. Bush has only taken away your civil liberties and created a big brother dictatorship. Charlize Hoff, Frankfurt, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- To the Americans who voted; Good for you. To the Americans who voted for Kerry; hold your head high, you did all that you could. To those Americans who voted for Bush and 4 more years of incompetent leadership; You will get exactly what you deserve. To my fellow Canadians who live in such close proximity to what is apparently a large population of war- mongering idiots, we must continue to remain unmoved by propaganda and threats and again respond with a polite "No thank you" to the next request to join the "coalition of the willing to bomb other countries because we feel like it". With Bush in office again it's only a matter of time. Chelsea, Toronto, Canada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- I feel great pity on behalf of the American people, as it is a poor reflection of themselves to have re-elected this sham of a leader. For those who protest against European criticism of the USA and of the Bush administration, they are quite right in that their country is free to choose its own way. However it is when the US meddles needlessly in foreign affairs that the Europeans really get critical Philip, Belfast, Northern Ireland ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- What does the likely outcome of this election mean to me over here in Australia? It means that the majority of U.S citizens prefer: war to the possibility of peace, unilateralism to the possibility of a worldwide effort in the face of terrorism, more reliance on oil and the Middle Eastern problems that come with it, to the possibility of more sustainable and viable energy sources. These amongst other issues were clear differences between the two candidates. Unfortunately I fear that they will get what they ask for and takes us down with them. David Allen, Brisbane, Australia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Oh goodness, what a sad day this is for democracy. With Bush as president for next 4 years we can only look forward to more incompetence. America will continue to lose the trust within it's allies and the respect of the rest of the free world. Darren Bussler, Staffs, England ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Bush wins, and it really tells something about people of the United States. More war and misery. Annika, Helsinki, Finland ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- The voice of America indeed - but which America? How so many people voted for Bush is mind-boggling. An absolute disaster. This is a tragic day for our planet and for all of us, wherever we live. Raymond Perrez, Toulouse, France ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- According to this result the majority of American voters are apparently happy to live in a society that eschews any kind of social or liberal values whatsoever. I fear for the future of America's many poor citizens and the minority of civilised and decent and above all educated American voters who voted for Kerry. Most of all I fear for the future of the world and hope that Europe and in particular Tony Blair takes a much tougher stance against any more US military aggression that Bush has planned for his second term. Matt, London, UK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- It is "almost" unbelievable that the American people have once again chosen to allow Bush control of power for another four years. I feel as though they have turned their back on the international community, that they have forgotten that the world is small place, where America's actions affect us all. Jennifer, Munich, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- It looks as though George Bush is to be re-elected. I used to believe that Americans were largely well meaning, peace loving people. Now I feel that at least half of the country is driven by fear and selfishness to the detriment of themselves and the world. Michael, Himeji, Japan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Well it looks like we have to put up with another four years of Bush. I think that in a country like America, it was naive to believe that Bush would lose elections. I think most Americans approve of the arrogance that Bush portrays to the world. Today, I wish Soviet Union never disintegrated and there would have been some balance still in this world. Let's hope Bush learns from the mistakes made in the first term and we get a more peaceful and balanced world in the next four years. Maybe just like Reagan, Bush would be less radical in the next term. What's funny, except for America, Kerry would certainly have won an election anywhere else in the world. HA Qureshi, Islamabad, Pakistan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- quote: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Bush will unfortunately win the election and therefore chaos and havoc will be inflicted to the rest of the world for at least four more years by the US. Attacking innocent nations in a name of peace is the grand game plan of this administration. I cannot believe that this guy is going to be re-elected after all he has done over-seas. This clearly shows that majority of the voters is US don't have a slightest clue about what is going on in the outside world. If Bush is re-elected, US will continue making more enemies than destroying them. Like USAMA in his newest statement said to the American public: "The security is in your own hands". With the foreign politics executed in the way it is done decades by the US, the number of enemies will just keep growing. I too would be angry if the "coalition" came to Finland and started to run my life. Lucky me, we don't have any oil in our country... Veli-Matti Rahja, Kotka Finland ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Gina Palandri'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 3:37 PM Subject: RE: [Mpls] RE: Insight from a Minneapolis Chair Judge I want to echo what Gina said about things going smoothly. I served as a Poll Challenger for the DFL in 10-7, Painter Park, and the judges there ran things wonderfully. Almost all of them were there all day, and they had a student judge as well. The head judge in particular really knew his stuff and ran things very well. Despite the long lines, the voters were patient and courteous. The folks from Sonny's Ice Cream/Crema Caf� passed out coffee to the cold wet voters in line. My Republican colleagues (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) were quite pleasant and helpful. The numbers in our precinct (I also live there) were tremendous. We started the day with 1980 registered voters. There were 439 same day registrants, over 20% of the prior total, an amazing number. So, a very smooth, enjoyable day as Poll Watcher with nothing to do, which was nice. A huge THANK YOU to the election judges there and everywhere. Jon Lewis Lyndale Jon Lewis 3109 Hennepin Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55408 Phone: (612) 825-8837 Fax: (612) 827-3564 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 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