I just found out my girlfriend voted for Bush

[absolutezero]

Poll question: I just found out my girlfriend voted for Bush

I''ve been dating this girl for a little while now, and as far as I knew she was kinda liberal (not as much as me but nobody's perfect) but I found out last night just before I dropped her off at home that she voted for chimpy. Somehow the topic of Bush came up and she told me that Kerry just creeped her out too much and that as much as she hates Bush she needed to flip a coin to see who she'd vote for (stupid random probability)

My only consolation is that she still doesn't like Bush, voted Democrat for every other office, and that this is Jersey so her vote didn't effect the electoral college anyway.

What should I do?

Edit: Ok, she just promised to vote for a dem next time. I'm going to keep working on her just to make sure though :evilgrin:

One less repuke voter

[Maestro]

1. It's Valentines

so blame the "librul" media like Fox and CNN, but edumacate pronto!!!!!!!! Make DU her homepage.

[David__77]

2. Were you with her during the election?

If so, why did you not discuss it? Personally, I could not be with someone who was so backward. The exception is that some can be reeducated. Being gay, it's more clear-cut, since gay Republicans are a curious species indeed. However, my own significant other, in his first election, voted for Dole in 1996. He has since evolved. Change is possible.

[absolutezero]

7. didn't know her

If I had I would have stopped her from doing that

[David__77]

14. Sounds like you shouldn't make it a decisive issue.

I can understand how a relatively unengaged person could do such a thing. I don't like it, but it sounds like she could come to a good position.

[absolutezero]

25. Wasn't planning to

just venting really

[JohnKleeb]

3. Forgive but seek to educate

I dont know how anyone who hates Bush could have voted for him.

[RubyDuby in GA]

4. Perhaps it's just me, but

I don't even talk to Republicans if I don't have to. Dating one would never happen. Just ask my family :)

[davidinalameda]

5. dump her and find a nice liberal girl

who doesn't use a coin toss to decide her vote

[southpaw]

13. Yeah...

That's pretty fucked up...

[LDS Jock]

19. I agree.. I'd have more respect for her

if she had voted for * out of conviction. Flipping a coin to see who she votes for? Sorry.. that would just bug the hell out of me.

[davidinalameda]

59. cute kitties!

meow!

[TahitiNut]

44. Indeed. Being a Bushbot is the new definition of "Double Coyote Ugly"

If I woke and discovered that I'd slept with a gal who voted for Bush*, and my arm was under her pillow, I'd gnaw off my arm rather than risk waking her - and I'd run outa there like my ass was on fire and the only water was a block away.

Then, knowing she'd be looking for a one-armed guy, I'd gnaw off the other arm.

I'd then go to a doctor, not for my bloody stumps but to get shots. I can't even imagine how soiled I'd feel. Yechhh!

[Samurai_Writer]

68. LOL

Now, tell us how you *really* feel, TahitiNut!

Peace,
Bella

[TlalocW]

6. Tell her her Valentine's Day gift

Is out in the lawn or in her trunk or apartment/house or whatever, and when she goes there to look for them, and there's nothing there, tell her that satellite photos proved that they were there at one point, but that's not important now but liberating the Iraqis is, and she's un-American if she pitches a fit.

TlalocW

[Feathered Fish]

8. Try and school her

on the importance of being an INFORMED voter. That would be the most important first step.

[BlueCollar]

9. leave her

it's a matter of principle...

[Anarcho-Socialist]

10. Try to get through to her...

...if that doesn't work, then it's not going to work.

[BillZBubb]

11. Stay with her

If you find imbeciles appealing. Me, I prefer my women intelligent. Your friend is clueless. Kerry creeped her out and the Chimperor didn't scare the shit out of her? Jeez.

[hfojvt]

12. okay, I did the same thing in 1984

but my coin came up Mondale.
That coin toss result is a sign. I still say dump her, if she had her head on straight it would be "heads, democrat; tails, socialist workers party". Bush should not even be an option.

[Skittles]

15. I need her name and address please

SO I CAN KICK HER IGNORANT ASS

[Withywindle]

16. Far away!

Join the boycott (or girlcott!): No romance or sexual favors of any kind for Bush voters. They don't deserve it.

[jdots]

stay with her and become a republican

become active in republican politics learning the dirty tricks of sheepdom,then blow the whistle.

[Jack_Dawson]

17. Just Educate Her

Don't throw away good tail just because she's misinformed.

JD

[pf99]

18. Carville and Matlin

This has got to be the oddest couple but they seem happy.

Love can overcome these differences, but for youe sake I am praying she changes.

[progmom]

20. Here's your chance to be a good influence.

You like her, right? And it's not like she's some rabid conservative who disagrees with your ideology.

Give her a chance, and maybe she'll see the world through your eyes, and won't decide her vote by the flip of the coin.





Oh yeah - and never ever let her see this poll.

[absolutezero]

23. what poll?

And like I said, she hates bush and most other repubs, but I really think watching CNN messed with her head and she'd rather deal with the asshole we know than someone we don't (remember the dumb excuses in 2000?)

[HeyManThatsCool]

64. If she really hated Bush, she wouldnt have voted for him

Personally I could never be with someone who flipped a coin to vote for a murderer

[fujiyama]

74. I have a friend

that admitted that he voted for Bush...and before he admitted it, he even added a caveat.. "As shameful as it is..."

Anyways, if I were you I'd flip a coin to decide whether to stay with her or not.

[rogerashton]

21. Drop her like a hot rock,

unless, of course, she really is hot.

[absolutezero]

22. Should I mention?

That she also said she would've voted for Kerry if he'd picked a different VP? I was just talking to her and she said anyother dem for prez and any other VP would've gotten her to vote against the chimp without a coin toss.

She's also promised to vote for a dem next time around

[Beaverhausen]

26. She didn't like Edwards but did like Cheney

why are you even asking? She must be really hot.

[absolutezero]

27. exactly

and begging for me to forgive her

[madison2000]

30. dumpher dumpher dumpher dumpher dumpher dumpher

what are you waiting for?

[Atlas Mugged]

37. Next time around???

Too late. Damage is done.

[HeatherG.]

58. Different VP

Who did she want for VP? Was Edwards creepy too? I would be happier if I wasn't aware of politics. Reading posts off the internet makes me depressed. There are so many stupid and/or cruel people in this world that I would be happier not knowing about.

[HeyManThatsCool]

65. Riggggghhht. Edwards WAS really unlikeable. NOT

IMHO-

I voted for Kerry not just because I am a DEM, but because I liked Edwards so much

[gardenista]

67. Sorry, but she doesn't sound very smart or responsible.

I think it sounds like time to "just be friends".

If she "hates" Bush, but still voted for him, how do you know she really likes you? She may "hate" you, but still go out with you, because she flipped a coin?

She sounds like she has no principles. It would be different if she had a good reason for voting for Bush, or if she could explain her choice in some rational way.

I gotta go with the "dump her" crowd.

[sniffa]

24. dump her ass

[Cadence]

28. I had something similar happen last year around this time.

I was dating a guy that called himself an "independent" but everyone in his family were ultra consevatives. He made himself seem open and didn't really have that many opinions on things. Kind of let me drive in that area and seemed agreeable.
It was all just an act to impress me. I finally was able to push his buttons and get him to tell me what he really felt and it was not good. He was a closet Republican.

And that was the end of him. :evilgrin:

[Lone_Wolf_Moderate]

29. Forgive her. Honestly the thing that scares me more is that she basically

left her decision up to a coin toss. She doesn't seem like a hardcore Bush voter, so she can be converted. Besides, if you really like this girl, it shouldn't matter. Heck, if James Carville can do it...

[skypilot]

31. Just skip out the back, Jack.

No need to be coy, Roy.
Just drop off the key, Lee and set yourself free.

[emulatorloo]

32. Kerry "Creeped her out" but Bush didn't scare the sh*t out of her?

I am afraid I am leaning towards having you dump her. . .I mean really!

[3rdParty]

33. It depends what her measurements are!!!

>= C cup.....then keep her!!!!

[drumwolf]

34. Depends on whether you think you can talk some sense into her.

If it was me, my first impulse would be to dump her ass and run far away. And not even so much because she voted for Bush, but because she did so based on a freakin' COIN TOSS.

But if she's not completely self-absorbed or dumb as a rock, it would be more productive to help make her into a more well-informed voter. Too many people vote based on the dumbest reasons, and even one less person doing so would be a good thing.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

35. You realize if you have kids with her, you must handle ALL the teaching.

I wouldn't trust my kids' education with someone who voted for Bush for ANY reason.

[WMliberal]

36. "creeped her out" too much? sounds like she's too shallow

and a waste of time. Isn't it a great feeling that your thought out, emotionally-invested vote was cancelled out by her flipping a coin? :eyes:

[HeyManThatsCool]

66. Yeah. I agree with WMLiberal. KERRY creeped her out more than Blinky???

& It didnt creep her out that the President can barely string two words together?


Gees

[truebrit71]

38. Dump her.

Find a nice liberal girl...you know, one that doesn't vote for facist thugs...

[CubsFan1982]

40. Besides, liberal chicks are hotter anyway.

:D

[JohnKleeb]

46. smarter generally too

tho I still cant believe I fell for a republican :cry:, that said I have a crush on someone who I know for fact is a dem, and Ive always liked her more.

[CubsFan1982]

39. Dump Her.

Even if she's hot. Unless, of course, she's REALLY hot. Then try gloss over that sordid little detail, and indoctrinate her with as much Air America, Chomsky, Zinn, etc. as you possibly can.

[sans qualia]

41. Dump her and

go with me!

/lives in Teaneck...

[Lilith Velkor]

42. Stupid women are a liability

No matter how hot they are. Take it from someone who learned that the hard way: Run like hell, dude.

[3rdParty]

43. Spank her for being a very naughty girl!!!!

[elperromagico]

45. We needed her vote THIS time.

No further comments.

[BikeWriter]

47. ACK! She'd have to be damned good looking to forgive that!

[Withywindle]

50. Can't be good looking enough...

Looks fade with age, but stupid is forever.

[BikeWriter]

60. It is a terrible thing, but I may have neglected to ask political...

...persuasion before...:(

[pdx_prog]

48. Kill her now....:)

[medeak]

49. husband voted for *&sh

working on him...will bring him around especially now that the "small government party" has the largest def and invading our lives.

[GalleryGod]

51. You'll Have to be a Cunning Linguist to Cure Her !

Faculty Joke!:wtf: I know....Lame-o:puke:

[WI_DEM]

52. any consolation she isn't alone

The reason Kerry lost the popular vote is because women didn't vote for him the way they did for Clinton and Gore. If Kerry had won the female vote by the same margins they did--he would be president. Apparently there was something about Kerry that some women didn't like. When compared to Bush, it makes absolutely no sense to me.

[CubsFan1982]

57. It was the codpiece and the flight suit.

You remember, the one that had those insufferable girls Tweety and G. Gordon Liddy gushing? :puke:

[NoPasaran]

53. Just because a wolf looks cute won't stop him from eating your sheep

[HeatherG.]

54. Creeped Her Out?

I would have forced her to be more specific than that. Make her feel really stupid about it. If you damage your relationship it is not much of a loss. These guys who run for president work really hard explaining their positions and trying to convince people that they would be the best person to run the country.

[miss_kitty]

55. so Kerry creeped her out, but bush didn't have her gagging?

I dunno man. That's pretty gross.:puke: :puke: :puke:

[donheld]

56. EDUCATE HER

at least try to enlighten her.

[Left Is Write]

61. Far Away.

[HeyManThatsCool]

62. Not trying to be mean but.....

anyone who needed to flip a coin to vote is a fuckin idiot.
IMHO.

People died for women to have the RIGHT to vote- and she treated it like a joke.

Anyone willing to vote for Bush wasn't paying attention

[Megahurtz]

63. Think of how many other people

probably voted in this same, ignorant way.

[leftofthedial]

69. dump her

bang her first

[Shredr]

70. I was going to say, try to convert her

Sounds like that's what you're doing.

[intrepid_wanderer]

71. don't make that an issue!

Jeeezschhh... Share thoughts and ideas...


but when it comes to the final vote, THAT IS SO PRIVATE & NOT TO BE SHARED...


rather, it should be cherished!


It's not a secret... it's the pleasure of privacy.

[tjwmason]

72. What is she like as a person?

Not a popular opinion round here, but I don't give a monkey's what a person's political views are. I have left-wing friends, I have right-wing friends, I have apolitical friends, and I have friends who would never dream of mentioning politics in my presence. As long as there can still be mutual respect, I have no problem.

But then things are a tad less polarised over here...

[blueblitzkrieg]

73. Whenever I find out someone voted Bush....

try as I might, I just cannot see them in the same way and I instantly lose a lot of respect for them. So I had to vote "far away". :D

[lonestarnot]

75. That's a dump! n/t