An Olive Branch

And look at what a great President Carter was!

"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in
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"Newps" wrote in message
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Jay Honeck wrote:

Now that it appears that George Bush has been re-elected with a true
majority of the popular vote (the first president to do so in 16
years),


Jimmuh Carter was the last one to get more than 50%.


George H. W. Bush received 53.4% of the popular vote in 1988. Jimmy
Carter received 50.1% of the popular vote in 1976.

Newps wrote:



Jay Honeck wrote:
Now that it appears that George Bush has been re-elected with a true
majority of the popular vote (the first president to do so in 16 years),

Jimmuh Carter was the last one to get more than 50%.
Nope, GHW Bush.

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Well stated sir! Personally, I'm glad its over and that Kerry
didn't drag this thing out like Gore did 4 years ago. The stock
market apparently agrees as well.

"kontiki" wrote in message
...
.... snip... The stock
market apparently agrees as well.


Well, if voters were serious about stock market returns, they might have
read this before going into the booth:

http://www.personal.anderson.ucla.ed...a/Politics.pdf

It shows that historically since 1927, the market has done about 9% better
when Democrats were in power when compared to the periods Republicans were
in power.

On a similar note about stocks and presidents, there is this:

http://www.financialadvisormagazine...._2004_was.html

Well I don't know about all the way back to 1927 but in recent history
(aka Bill Clinton) the market did well with a republican congress that
could basically nix all his grand spending plans.

GW's lack of vetoing any spending bills in 4 years was frustrating to
me and I will not be alone in makeing sure he knows I expect him to do
that in the next 4. The market doesn't like big spenders.... but it
it is more distasteful of John Kerry's promises to not only spend more
but tax more.


Icebound wrote:

"kontiki" wrote in message
...

.... snip... The stock
market apparently agrees as well.



Well, if voters were serious about stock market returns, they might have
read this before going into the booth:

http://www.personal.anderson.ucla.ed...a/Politics.pdf

It shows that historically since 1927, the market has done about 9% better
when Democrats were in power when compared to the periods Republicans were
in power.

On a similar note about stocks and presidents, there is this:

http://www.financialadvisormagazine...._2004_was.html

kontiki wrote in message ...

GW's lack of vetoing any spending bills in 4 years was frustrating to
me and I will not be alone in makeing sure he knows I expect him to do
that in the next 4.

Why would he listen now?


The market doesn't like big spenders.... but it
it is more distasteful of John Kerry's promises to not only spend more
but tax more.

So you are saying you prefer a borrow and spend policy to a tax and
spend policy? I thought fiscal responsibilty was a conservative
ideal?

tb

Jay - I do appreciate your kind words, and I have valued your insights and
your personal messages to me. But - see my other post.

-- David Brooks

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:ke7id.350687$MQ5.178085@attbi_s52...
Now that it appears that George Bush has been re-elected with a true
majority of the popular vote (the first president to do so in 16 years),
let
me be the first to extend an olive branch to those here who may be
disappointed in the results.

What has made America strong, and allowed our democracy to thrive for over
200 years, is our ability to embrace the loyal opposition on election day.
We, as pilots, may be just as divided politically as the rest of the
country, but where we differ from the common electorate is in our shared
love of aviation.

This bond, in my opinion, transcends any fleeting election disagreements,
and I, for one, will be more than happy to see all this animosity
evaporate,
so that we can get back to the fun of talking about flying!

Blue skies, all!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay - I do appreciate your kind words, and I have valued your insights and
your personal messages to me. But - see my other post.

You don't yet understand democracy, do you David?

Now is the time for the loyal opposition to come together -- so that they
may start making plans on how best to throw ball bearings in front of the
winner's parade!

:-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote:

Now that it appears that George Bush has been re-elected with a true
majority of the popular vote (the first president to do so in 16 years), let
me be the first to extend an olive branch to those here who may be
disappointed in the results.

What has made America strong, and allowed our democracy to thrive for over
200 years, is our ability to embrace the loyal opposition on election day.
We, as pilots, may be just as divided politically as the rest of the
country, but where we differ from the common electorate is in our shared
love of aviation.

This bond, in my opinion, transcends any fleeting election disagreements,
and I, for one, will be more than happy to see all this animosity evaporate,
so that we can get back to the fun of talking about flying!

Blue skies, all!

Well, that spirit lasted all of two or three posts! Nice try, though;
I commend your attitude.
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Well, based on responses so far, it appears that an honorable off-topic
gesture to reduce and soften off-topic animosity has resulted in more
off-topic discussions and one public departure to other topic destinations.
Oh well. Based on politicos' jabber today, our little group lasted about as
long as the larger politic in seeking common ground.

As long as we can keep the current topic/off-topic ratio to current volume
and tenor, this crowd is still a huge net plus for me and my flying.

No hard feelings ... at least until the Rehnquist replacement is announced
....

Bob Clough


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:ke7id.350687$MQ5.178085@attbi_s52...
Now that it appears that George Bush has been re-elected with a true
majority of the popular vote (the first president to do so in 16 years),
let
me be the first to extend an olive branch to those here who may be
disappointed in the results.

What has made America strong, and allowed our democracy to thrive for over
200 years, is our ability to embrace the loyal opposition on election day.
We, as pilots, may be just as divided politically as the rest of the
country, but where we differ from the common electorate is in our shared
love of aviation.

This bond, in my opinion, transcends any fleeting election disagreements,
and I, for one, will be more than happy to see all this animosity
evaporate,
so that we can get back to the fun of talking about flying!

Blue skies, all!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"