Reply #109: Maybe I still want to believe that some of us see the bigger picture

[Sydnie]

that sacrificing for the greater good means something still. I am not saying that he wouldn't have gotten personal gratification if he had been deemed the winner... no one can be THAT selfless and still function in our society, such as it is.

But having said that, I do believe that he would have set the tone for getting back to basics as far as thinking things through before acting. And, just maybe, make a choice (as with abortion rights) that benefited the people rather than just furthering his own opinion.

Having pride in oneself is not a damning postion. Thinking that your opinion is more important than what is good for all (as bush does) is.

I am NOT saying that Kerry didn't have issues, we all do. I am not saying that he represented me and my opinion fully either. But he was a damn fine example and would have made his administration something that would uplift us and give us something to believe in again.

I just hate to see us trash "our" candidates every time they don't meet our expectations. No one candidate will ever do that.