Did You Make the Right Choice in the 2000 Presidential Election?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants' reflections on their choices in the 2000 U.S. presidential election, including feelings of regret, satisfaction, and the implications of their votes. It touches on personal opinions, political candidates, and the perceived impact of voting decisions.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express regret or uncertainty about their voting choices, while others indicate they have no regrets.
  • One participant humorously notes that many seem to believe they have never made mistakes regarding their voting decisions.
  • There is a suggestion that voters for Nader and Gore may fantasize about better outcomes had their candidates won, while Bush voters may have mixed feelings about their choice.
  • A participant mentions dissatisfaction with Bush but expresses reluctance to vote for Gore, indicating a desire for a more appealing Democratic candidate.
  • Another participant references Howard Dean as a candidate they liked, suggesting that his policies, particularly regarding healthcare for children, could be appealing to some voters.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on their feelings about their voting choices, with multiple competing views and expressions of dissatisfaction or humor regarding the situation.

Contextual Notes

Participants' opinions are shaped by their individual experiences and perceptions of the candidates, and there is a lack of resolution regarding the effectiveness or satisfaction with their choices.

How do you now regard your choice in the 2000 U. S. presidential election?

  • Regret having chosen George Bush

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Satisfied having chosen George Bush

    Votes: 3 16.7%

  • Undecided having chosen George Bush

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • Regret having chosen Al Gore

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Satisfied having chosen Al Gore

    Votes: 10 55.6%

  • Undecided having chosen Al Gore

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Regret having chosen Ralph Nader

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Satisfied having chosen Ralph Nader

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • Undecided having chosen Ralph Nader

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • None of the above

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • Total voters
    18
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Do you regret your "vote"?

Are you satisfied with, do you regret or have you no opinion regarding your (American or otherwise) choice in the 2000 U. S. presidential election?
 
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Hahaha, didn't (couldn't) vote!

cookiemonster
 
gookiemonster,

That's why I ask your "choice" over "vote."
 
Yeah, I didn't take the time to choose since my choice wouldn't matter anyway.

cookiemonster
 
this could take a while...
 
I just find it funny on how nobody regrets their vote... Man I guess we are amidst people who don't make any mistakes, ever.
 
Mattius_ said:
I just find it funny on how nobody regrets their vote... Man I guess we are amidst people who don't make any mistakes, ever.
Or perhaps with only 3 choices, there's not a lot of room for a problem.

People who voted for Nader and Gore are going to believe the grass would have been greener with their respective candidate. There's two down.

People who voted for Bush are the only ones who have a chance of being unhappy about their choice (fantasies of how gore and nader would have done everything right, that bush had done wrong keep the opposing voters' hopes alive). You'll then notice that Bush is the only option up there that has anything but being fully happy about the choice checked.
 
Mattius_ said:
I just find it funny on how nobody regrets their vote... Man I guess we are amidst people who don't make any mistakes, ever.
My vote in the poll was "undecided, voted for Bush." I'm not a big fan of Bush, but I certainly wasn't going to vote for 'Hi, I'm Al Gore...You are hearing me talk.'

I find myself in a similar situation now. If the Democrats could find a decent candidate (does one exist?), I might vote for him.
 
They've got a decent candidate. Too bad it's not Howard Dean. Man I love that "Yeaaahhhh!" but you would hate him, Russ-- he ensured that 100% of little kids have health care. Even black kids.
 

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