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Now
that it seems over, what do you think about the U.S. Presidential election?I am happy that such
confusion and chaos was not met with a coupe as might have been the case with other
nations in the world. Can't say that I really feel our political system represents the
vast and diverse interests of the country that are not wealthy and powerful though.
Also it was pretty amazing to see how the
country is split between democrat and rebublican. Made me think we may very well be two
separate entities.
Felicia, 34
Lowell, MA
USA
I imagine that in each sovereign and
independent state of the United States that voting procedures will be examined and
reevaluated.
Jill, 59
Saylorsburg, PA USA
I think everyone made a big deal outta
nothing. Bush had the most anyways from the get-go and Gore is just whining cuz he was
vice pres. but nobody liked him well enough for the chief. This so could've been over 3
weeks ago.
Stephanie, 25
TX USA
What junk. Can we get some real
news, please?
Jesse, 25
Bowie, MD
USA
Bush is an embarrassment to the country. I
fear what is ahead.
Tina, 31
Medford, MA USA
I'm glad that George Bush got elected
Melodi, 19
Hlliard, OH
USA
I am as pleased as you can be that Bush won,
but I can't find anyone who agrees with me. I didn't want Al Gore to win because I think
he's under his wife's control and I don't like her. But it provided the newspapers with
something to write about I guess.
Shanna, 15
Cardiff ENGLAND
The Us one, right? I think it's
gross and embarassing. People have been saying
that they think voter turn-out will increase with the next election, but I don't see how
that's possible -- everyone knows now that in the Us that votes don't count. 'That the
prez is elected by the few and not by the population. It's really too bad it turned out
this way, because I think Gore would have been a good president. And after all this, he
probably won't run again, which is way too sad in my books. The Canadian one? Turned
out exactly as I would have wanted it. Thank you very much for asking.
Jaden, 21
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
I loved following it. I listened to all my
favorite NPR talk shows: The Connection, Talk of the Nation whenever I could. It was
better than the best gossip. The whole process was fascinating. I can't wait for
Round 2, Congressional Gridlock.
Laura, 35
Lowell, MA
USA
I believe that the people of the United
States benefitted by having it clearly demonstrated that our system of government works
overall despite many substantive and procedural glitches. The extraordinary thing is that
we were not daunted by the delays and uncertanties but simply carried on, confident that
the dispute would be peacefully resolved. Al Gore's declaration that "While I
strongly disagree with the court's position, I accept it" exemplifies that Americans
do respond to the rule of law "for the sake of our unity and the strength of our
democracy."
Reluctantly, I also concur with Justice
Stevens , who said, "Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity
of the winner of this year's presidential election, the identity of the loser is perfectly
clear. It is the nation's confidence in the judge as an impartial guardian of the
law." But we still accept the judge's powers.
Jane, 60
West Linn, OR
USA
I think I have other things to worry about.
I mean, Bush is scary, but my life is scarier right now.
Karen, 21
Marshelltown/Ames, IA USA
It sucked...they picked the wrong
guy!
Tracy, 24
Ocean City, NJ USA
I wrote in Ventura this year. Four years
from now I'll be filling in the oval next to the name 'Ventura.' What I don't get is all
the people who can't understand why it went to court. When you have all these
companies paying millions of dollars so one guy can get a job that pays less than a
quarter mil, there's obviously something to fight for and if the fight is that close the
fight is going to get ugly.
But the highlight of it for me was when so
many people who have been complaining about the allegedly liberal media for years suddenly
decided to trust the media when it was announced that their state had already
Alias Irrelevante
Nightmare!
Susan, 32
Chicago, IL
USA
Well, now that it's over, I think it's great
that Bush won the election. I voted for him. And I also think that the press made too big
a deal of the whole situation. But then again, when they find something to report on,
they'll suck the blood out of anything. But, it's good that its over. Go Bush, Go Bush,...
Lisa J., 22
TN USA
Now that it is over, I am happy. I
was tired of the whole thing anyway. People start
campaigning for the White House two years in advance of election day. Isn't that
ridiculous? Let's just move on and enjoy our Holiday season.
Andrew C., 25
Dallas, TX
USA
I'd have to use far too many expletives to
be able to respond honestly.
Fisch, 45
Preston, CT
USA
I think that it's time to move to Canada,
now that the rights of anyone who isnt rich, white, straight, and male are going to go
straight down the tubes.
Talia, 23
Wilton, CT
USA
I think that what happened with this
election was a tragedy, for our country and for the democratic process. I know it's over,
but I still wish that Gore could have prevailed. The world would be a much better place.
Sarah S., 17
Ithaca, NY
USA
I found this election confusing (to
say the least!) and didn't follow it on TV or in the
paper. However, my husband was obssessed with it and listening to him jabber on and on, I
picked up more than I want to know. On the news this morning they said that according to
polls taken (where do these polls come from? I don't know ANYONE who has ever been
polled!) over half of all Americans think the election was unfair and that this country is
going to the dogs. So I feel sorry for the president-elect.
Reba, 51
Rockville, MD
USA
Oh God. So much to say. ...It did get a lot
of people out to vote that had been staying home before, which is a good thing. What is
startling is the degree to which it seems this country is divided -- the race was
practically 50-50, the House is nearly 50-50, the Senate IS 50-50, the Supreme Court
decision was similarly double-headed...I hadn't realized exactly how partisan the country
was until I saw this.
I'm seriously wondering if anything is going
to get done because of this. ...I also was a little disappointed in Gore -- even though I
voted for him -- because it just seemed after a while that he was delaying the
inevitable. I'm afraid that won't look good for him the next time he tries running. And I'm pretty sure he will try running again...
Kim, 30
New York, NY
USA
I think it is time for our country to get
back in order with things. I think it was not necessary for our country to go through what
it has for the last thirty something days. We as a country will have to try to go on
without bitterness to any one country. I think President elect Bush did the right thing to
fight back, if he had not he would have appeared to be a weak president so I am glad that
he did fight back. I hope this does not appear to other countries that we are weak or not
together. I think our country has split in two different ways as there are alot if issues
for both parties.But I am glad it is finally over with and President elect Bush can get on
with the countries business.
Marci, 55
Diamond, OH
USA
Pretty sad.
Maggie, 20
Sandwich, IL
USA
Well, I don't live in USA, But I thought it
was hilarious.
Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
I'm a Nader fan, so I think both of the
other guys are bums, like, it was a contest between dumb and dumber. The process was ugly,
sloppy, messy, and highly political, but in the end the process worked. At least I know
who I can complain about for the next 4 years.
Mick, 30
Chicago, IL
USA
I still don't have a clue what was going on
with it. I didn't pay attention to the news that much and I don't know what happened for
the last month. I hope they keep whatever decision they made, though, the inauguration
ball is only a few weeks away.
Karen2, 15
Boston, MA
USA
I think I now understand why we're the
laughingstock of Europe.
Amy, 24
New Orleans, LA USA
You know, I was hoping Gore would win, but
now that it's over I really could care less... they both made fools of themselves in my
opinion.
Jeremy, 13
Highlands Ranch, CO USA
White Christmas
Dianne, 16
Oshawa, Ontario CANADA
uh. . ..I guess George W. won. . . .
mothmc, 36
Los Angeles, CA USA
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