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.

BlueMTexpat

(15,700 posts)

6. I like your reply. eom

Reply to Jackpine Radical (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:47 AM

Aug 2014

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

2. Not sure, depends on the person, why they voted for it and their positions. n/t

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:40 AM

Aug 2014

marym625

(17,997 posts)

4. May I ask

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #2)

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

(67,112 posts)

10. I have no idea, it would have to be considered with the other qualities of the candidate. For

Reply to marym625 (Reply #4)

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)

13. Thank you

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #10)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:57 AM

Aug 2014

marym625

(17,997 posts)

5. I understand how volatile this discussion could become

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

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

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marym625

(17,997 posts)

9. If I may,

Reply to Name removed (Reply #7)

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?

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

12. I would never vote for a candidate against equality, equal rights. n/t

Reply to marym625 (Reply #9)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:56 AM

Aug 2014

marym625

(17,997 posts)

19. Same here

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #12)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 12:03 PM

Aug 2014

Thank you

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marym625

(17,997 posts)

18. lesser of two evils

Reply to Name removed (Reply #15)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 12:02 PM

Aug 2014

Seems others agree. I appreciate your responses.

greatlaurel

(2,020 posts)

8. yes

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:49 AM

Aug 2014

n/t

marym625

(17,997 posts)

20. Thank you

Reply to greatlaurel (Reply #8)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 12:15 PM

Aug 2014

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)

11. That would exclude a great number of people.

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:55 AM

Aug 2014

So other considerations would have to be weighed.

marym625

(17,997 posts)

16. Thank you

Reply to alphafemale (Reply #11)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:58 AM

Aug 2014

And yes, it sure would.

20score

(4,769 posts)

14. I would prefer not to. And just like the vote on the Iraq War,

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

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

Reply to 20score (Reply #14)

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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