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

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The discussion centers around the feelings of regret or satisfaction regarding voting choices in the 2000 U.S. presidential election. Participants express a mix of sentiments, with some finding it humorous that no one seems to regret their vote. There's an acknowledgment that with limited choices, such as Nader, Gore, and Bush, voters may feel constrained in their options. Those who voted for Nader and Gore might fantasize about better outcomes, while Bush voters appear to have mixed feelings about their choice. The conversation also touches on the current political landscape, with a desire for a strong Democratic candidate, referencing Howard Dean as a favored option due to his healthcare initiatives. Overall, the thread highlights a blend of nostalgia, humor, and ongoing political dissatisfaction.

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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