Views On The November Election
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Views On The November Election
I'm curious to see what the other Brits on this side of the Atlantic are making of the upcoming US election. Not so much who you'd vote for (although for the record, if I could vote I'd vote for John Kerry), but more so how election campaigns are run compared with back home. What do you think of the political commercials? What was you're impression of the party conventions?
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by dgsyd1
I'm curious to see what the other Brits on this side of the Atlantic are making of the upcoming US election.
Daniel
Daniel
I guess I’m looking at it from the UK, but over there I’d want to keep up with the BBC news service. It seems like so much of the US news coverage is heavily controlled.
I get the scary feeling that most Americans would be easily swayed by who ever comes out with the wickedest cuss.
Something I would be curious about is what effect/change would either Kerry or Bush landing the job at the Whitehouse have on ex-pats living in the US? Would it make any difference at all?
Sorry to piggy back your thread Daneil
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by dgsyd1
I'm curious to see what the other Brits on this side of the Atlantic are making of the upcoming US election. Not so much who you'd vote for (although for the record, if I could vote I'd vote for John Kerry), but more so how election campaigns are run compared with back home. What do you think of the political commercials? What was you're impression of the party conventions?
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
Which one do you want watching your back ?
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Re: Views On The November Election
As my brother back in the UK said...In a land of nearly 300 million people, these are the best 2 they could find ?
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by doctor scrumpy
As my brother back in the UK said...In a land of nearly 300 million people, these are the best 2 they could find ?
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by dgsyd1
I'm curious to see what the other Brits on this side of the Atlantic are making of the upcoming US election. Not so much who you'd vote for (although for the record, if I could vote I'd vote for John Kerry), but more so how election campaigns are run compared with back home. What do you think of the political commercials? What was you're impression of the party conventions?
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by dgsyd1
I'm curious to see what the other Brits on this side of the Atlantic are making of the upcoming US election. Not so much who you'd vote for (although for the record, if I could vote I'd vote for John Kerry), but more so how election campaigns are run compared with back home. What do you think of the political commercials? What was you're impression of the party conventions?
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
For my part, I continue to be amazed at just how negative and personal the campaigns get over here. I'm also starting to long for the days of Party Political Broadcast, and elections that were based on policies, rather than what the candidates did/didn't do 30 years ago. Quite honestly I couldn't give a toss about John Kerry and George Bush's army service in the early 70s, it really shouldn't be an issue. But it's a part of the character assasination that seems to be part & parcel of US elections, and on the whole I would have to say that the campaigns are generally all style and little or no substance.
Daniel
Well one thing is people watch and follow the conventions, where as in the UK no one watches the Party Political Broadcasts and Conferences.
I also notice that there is not a lot of focus on atual policies but more on whether or not whoever would make a good president.
What I couldnt understand was getting your wife, cousin, daughters etc to speak at the conference. What has that got to do with politics other than showing people how you have a good famliy and crap like that. Like I said it seems more focused on the individual rather than the party and policies.
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by dbickle
Is just the same over here, attack the other candidates policies and character, rather than do any real campaigning and eventaully 40% of the population abstain.
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Re: Views On The November Election
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
I have always been of the opinion that voting in a general election should legally required. It is then up to you to spoil your ballot if you want to protest.
I agree everyone who has the right to vote should use that right. Though since being here I have not voted in though I could have in the UK.
I think then people would take more of an interest.