Can You Find an Issue Kerry Has Not Flip Flopped On?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying issues where John Kerry has not changed his position, often referred to as "flip-flopping." Participants provide examples of statements made by Kerry on various topics, particularly focusing on affirmative action and the Iraq War, while others challenge or support these claims.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants cite Kerry's past statements on affirmative action, noting that he previously described it as "inherently limited and divisive," while later denying he ever called it divisive.
  • Others mention Kerry's stance on the Iraq War, where he stated he would have voted to authorize the invasion, suggesting a lack of consistency in his views.
  • A participant claims that Kerry never supported the Vietnam War, although they do not provide references to substantiate this claim.
  • There are comments on the scoring system used to track Kerry's perceived flip-flops, with some expressing confusion over the methodology.
  • Some participants express general dissatisfaction with both Kerry and George W. Bush, indicating a broader frustration with the political landscape.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether Kerry has consistently held certain views or has indeed flip-flopped. Multiple competing perspectives are presented, with some arguing for his inconsistency and others suggesting he has maintained certain positions.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various statements and events without providing complete context or verification, leading to potential misunderstandings regarding the nuances of Kerry's positions.

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Wasteof 2 - This thread was supposed to be fun. Russ Waters pretty much stated my view. I really don’t have a problem with a politician changing his mind.

I’m not going to debate the issue anymore. The reason I threw in the English teacher bit was too get an inkling of your age. I’m guessing you’re now a HS senior; a very intelligent one. You’ve made good arguments and I think have learned something in the process. Me? In 10-20 years I’ll only be able to rap on a table during a séance. I need to irritate as many liberals as I can in the meantime.
 
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GENIERE said:
Wasteof 2 - This thread was supposed to be fun. Russ Waters pretty much stated my view. I really don’t have a problem with a politician changing his mind.

I’m not going to debate the issue anymore. The reason I threw in the English teacher bit was too get an inkling of your age. I’m guessing you’re now a HS senior; a very intelligent one. You’ve made good arguments and I think have learned something in the process. Me? In 10-20 years I’ll only be able to rap on a table during a séance. I need to irritate as many liberals as I can in the meantime.
hhahahahaha!
I'm about to be a Junior when school starts (on tuesday), can you believe how much time/effort I put into this crap when I won't even be able to vote until 2006?
 

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