Thrifty rocker,
It's ok to spout party lines, but do the math yourself on Al's little plan to give free money to those who save a little. How is THAT going to be paid for? That all by itself is going to cost billions more than Al says, why? Because he UNDERESTIMATES how many people are going to take advantage of it. EVERYONE will. It's basically free money (if you qualify.)
As far as all the numbers being bandied about on Social Security solvency...who is getting their numbers from the Citizens for Tax Justice? Now, that is an unbiased third party group if I ever saw one. Do the math for yourself.
Check these out: Who hasn't Gore promised something to--there's no way he can deliver...that's not partisan rhetoric..that's just economic fact. How many #1 priorities can there be? A bunch if you're Al Gore.
?I would ? my first act as president ? if I'm entrusted with the job ? will be to resubmit the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to the Senate.? ? Al Gore, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, March 14, 2000
He said Bradley has no comprehensive education plan. ?It is not a priority in his campaign or in his platform. It is the No. 1 priority for me,? said Gore, who pitched his 10-year, $115 billion investment in school modernization, college-tuition aid, and teacher training. ? Associated Press, February 4, 2000
??I believe it is time to end racial profiling in America,? he said. ?And that will be the first order of business of the Gore-Lieberman administration.?? ? Lawrence Knutson, ?Gore Courts Black Support,? Associated Press, September 16, 2000
?I make you this pledge today: If you elect me as your president, the McCain-Feingold bill will be the first domestic legislation I send to the Congress ? on my first day in office.? ? Al Gore, ?Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Al Gore on Political and Campaign Reform,? Gore 2000 Website, March 27, 2000
?I?ll fight for tax cuts that go to the right people.? ? Al Gore, Speech to the Democratic National Convention, August 17, 2000
?I will fight for a prescription-drug benefit for all seniors under Medicare.? ? Ibid.
?I will fight to rebuild and modernize our crumbling schools, and reduce class size. We need to put safety, discipline, and character first in every classroom.? ? Ibid.
?I will fight for a real, enforceable Patients' Bill of Rights.? ? Ibid.
?We will fight for affordable health care for all.? ? Ibid.
?I will fight for the single greatest commitment to education since the G.I. Bill.? ? Ibid.
?I will fight for a targeted, affordable tax cut to help working families save and pay for college.? ? Ibid.
?I'll fight for a new, tax-free way to help you save and build a bigger nest egg for your retirement.? ? Ibid.
?So I say to you tonight: If you entrust me with the presidency, I will fight for you.? ? Ibid.
?We will?fight for an equal day?s pay for an equal day's work.? ? Ibid.
?I?ll fight to add another 50,000 new police.? ? Ibid.
?I will fight for a crime victims? bill of rights.? ? Ibid.
?I?ll fight to toughen penalties on those who misuse the Internet.? ? Ibid.
?I?ll fight to make every school in this nation drug-free and gun-free.? ? Ibid.
It's unbelieveable what people will believe these days...
As for Bush and internet taxes, please....please don't vote that is. You're a moron if you believe that.
Nader? He's so far left as to be almost inconceivable.
I'm voting Bush because I believe it's the right thing to do.