About PWerner

PWerner

Location:

Iowa City, IA (52240, USA)

Joined on:

06/07/07

Occupation:

Graduate Student (Philosophy)

Contact:

steveys_myhero@yahoo.com

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  response to  Morgan Clendaniel's post Pro-Choice Billboards Take Manhattan

  Wow

  I think its hilarious, but I find it hard to believe more people aren't offended. Usually just the words 'coat-hanger' and a subtle reference to abortion always seems to upset people.

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  Commented on August 16, 2007 by - PWerner

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  Politics

  response to  Morgan Clendaniel's post Maverick Politicians

  Third Parties

  Hell yeah! You've got to support third parties. Duopoly is hardly democracy.

  Unfortunately, in my opinion the third parties are going about it the wrong way by running presidential candidates and focusing their funds and attention on that. They should start small with local politics nationwide and gain people's trust. You've got to have more credentials to run for president than just being a guy who hates Bush (green), or hates the government (libertarian).

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  Commented on June 15, 2007 by - PWerner

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  Politics

  response to  David Puner and Ramona Rosales's post Outsider Politics

  Radical?

  First of all, I guess Gravel is a radical because he has virtually no showing in the polls.
  I would also consider myself radical--but before we judge this candidate as a great leader, maybe you should do some research on some of his views.
  I definitely respect that he really seems to believe what he says, that he isn't just playing politics. But unfortunately his policies aren't as in depth and (in my opinion) good as some other candidates.
  Kucinich is sort of like Gravel except more of a peacenik. Gravel is a loose canon, who wants all citizens to take part in all electoral decisions. Now I know this sounds great idealistically--but think this through for a couple minutes. This is what ruined direct democracies like Greece--people are easily sucked into fads and fears that are unreasonable when thought about in hindsight. (Look at all the ridiculous diets and how popular they are even though science completely disagrees with them.)

  Before you choose Gravel because he is liberal, or 'different' or 'the little guy', do a little more research, and I think you'll agree.

  Nevertheless, good story, Good. All candidates should get media coverage, even the longshot ones--its best to have the most options available, rather than just the lesser of two evils.

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  Commented on June 15, 2007 by - PWerner

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  response to  Morgan Clendaniel's post Democratic Debate Recap

  Who do you support?

  I am torn between Edwards and Kucinich. Edwards seems to be about as liberal as Kucinich, but also a bit ashamed of it. Kucinich I like because he isn't in the pockets of any lobbyists, but, sometimes I think he might be out of his mind...

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  Commented on June 10, 2007 by - PWerner