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Would you ever vote for someone that voted for the Patriot Act? (Original Post) marym625 Aug 2014 OP
Let's just say Jackpine Radical Aug 2014 #1
Thanks for your reply marym625 Aug 2014 #3
I like your reply. eom BlueMTexpat Aug 2014 #6
Not sure, depends on the person, why they voted for it and their positions. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #2
May I ask marym625 Aug 2014 #4
I have no idea, it would have to be considered with the other qualities of the candidate. For RKP5637 Aug 2014 #10
Thank you marym625 Aug 2014 #13
I understand how volatile this discussion could become marym625 Aug 2014 #5
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #7
If I may, marym625 Aug 2014 #9
I would never vote for a candidate against equality, equal rights. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #12
Same here marym625 Aug 2014 #19
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2014 #15
lesser of two evils marym625 Aug 2014 #18
yes greatlaurel Aug 2014 #8
Thank you marym625 Aug 2014 #20
That would exclude a great number of people. alphafemale Aug 2014 #11
Thank you marym625 Aug 2014 #16
I would prefer not to. And just like the vote on the Iraq War, 20score Aug 2014 #14
Doesn't happen often marym625 Aug 2014 #17

marym625

(17,997 posts)
3. Thanks for your reply
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:40 AM
Aug 2014

I considered spelling out some of my thoughts on my post. However, for more than likely obvious reasons, decided that with just the question I might receive more responses.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
4. May I ask
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:43 AM
Aug 2014

What reason would be acceptable? I am not saying there isn't one. I am seriously trying to find out what people are thinking on this.

RKP5637

(67,030 posts)
10. I have no idea, it would have to be considered with the other qualities of the candidate. For
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:55 AM
Aug 2014

me, it would not be a singular answer. I would find it difficult to judge a candidate solely on their patriotic act vote.

marym625

(17,997 posts)
5. I understand how volatile this discussion could become
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:46 AM
Aug 2014

I don't want to hinder anyone from stating their opinion. But I would love to know what everyone thinks

Response to marym625 (Original post)

marym625

(17,997 posts)
9. If I may,
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:52 AM
Aug 2014

Do you think there is ever a single issue that is important enough to, well, basically look no further?

Response to marym625 (Reply #9)

20score

(4,769 posts)
14. I would prefer not to. And just like the vote on the Iraq War,
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:57 AM
Aug 2014

I don't think those who voted for it are qualified to run an Arby's. They're either cowards, idiots or kind of fascist, but sometimes those they are running against are far worse. If they admitted their mistake and are good on other issues...

marym625

(17,997 posts)
17. Doesn't happen often
Sun Aug 31, 2014, 12:00 PM
Aug 2014

That an elected official admits error. But damn, that would be nice.

Thanks for your reply.

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