Presidential Candidate John McCain Does Not Support Abortion

sbl_admin · 02-19-2007, 07:55 AM

"I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned," the Arizona senator told about 800 people in South Carolina, one of the early voting states.

joepole · 02-19-2007, 08:48 AM

As big an issue as abortion is, the President has almost no influence over it other than Supreme Court appointees.

AnimeSpirit · 02-19-2007, 08:59 AM

I'm sure that comment will win him some points with the voters though.

joepole · 02-19-2007, 09:36 AM

The race for President is a contest to see who can pander to the greatest number of stupid people.

AnimeSpirit · 02-19-2007, 09:58 AM

I get irritated listening to the promises and politics. Think of me what you will, but I don't vote, especially for the president. If I cared who was president, I probably would, but politics just isn't my thing.

Maybe if I had the time to actually research the issues myself, I'd care more about what the candidates have to say about them. I dunno. But anywho, I don't vote.

There are exceptions though. For example, if Congress offered a public ballot to decide when THEY get a raise, I'd certainly vote then.

joepole · 02-19-2007, 11:20 AM

>if Congress offered a public ballot to decide when THEY get a raise

They do. No Congressional pay raises go into effect until after the next election.

They almost never vote to raise their salaries, though. When was the last time they did?

LateNight · 02-19-2007, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepole

The race for President is a contest to see who can pander to the greatest number of stupid people.

Yup. They'll shorten everything down to a few sound bytes that sound good.
Let the insanity begin.

Isaac-Saxxon · 02-19-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joepole

As big an issue as abortion is, the President has almost no influence over it other than Supreme Court appointees.

The Supreme Court is where the battle is taking place. People on the other hand like to know where their president or president hopefuls stand on this and other issues before they vote so all the politicians have to run to middle or at least as close as they can. Sen. Clinton has been doing some changes on her platform this weekend funny how those stripes can change color.
Isaac-Saxxon

02-19-2007, 07:55 AM	#1
sbl_admin Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,965 Rep Power: 260	Presidential Candidate John McCain Does Not Support Abortion "I do not support Roe versus Wade. It should be overturned," the Arizona senator told about 800 people in South Carolina, one of the early voting states.

02-19-2007, 08:48 AM	#2
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 259	As big an issue as abortion is, the President has almost no influence over it other than Supreme Court appointees.

02-19-2007, 08:59 AM	#3
AnimeSpirit SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nowhere Age: 41 Posts: 1,659 Rep Power: 261	I'm sure that comment will win him some points with the voters though.

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joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 259	The race for President is a contest to see who can pander to the greatest number of stupid people.

02-19-2007, 09:58 AM	#5
AnimeSpirit SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nowhere Age: 41 Posts: 1,659 Rep Power: 261	I get irritated listening to the promises and politics. Think of me what you will, but I don't vote, especially for the president. If I cared who was president, I probably would, but politics just isn't my thing. Maybe if I had the time to actually research the issues myself, I'd care more about what the candidates have to say about them. I dunno. But anywho, I don't vote. There are exceptions though. For example, if Congress offered a public ballot to decide when THEY get a raise, I'd certainly vote then.

02-19-2007, 11:20 AM	#6
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 259	>if Congress offered a public ballot to decide when THEY get a raise They do. No Congressional pay raises go into effect until after the next election. They almost never vote to raise their salaries, though. When was the last time they did?

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