How George won the election ( link) 
"In a country of nearly 300 million people, with a complex and increasingly polarized social structure, the political choice offered in November [was] to decide which Yale-educated scion of a wealthy family will govern the country"
The Third America
"I suspect there's a third America: members of an increasingly radical middle that will become more obvious in the next few years, tolerant of those who are different and aware that the big problems of our times are being ignored -- or made worse -- by those in power today. That third America needs a candidate. Or, maybe, a new party" [DanGilmore]
We're still fucking barbarians
"It struck me yesterday, before any polls had closed or results had come in, how nice it would be if Kerry won. It would feel like we were in a civilized nation again. But we aren't. We're still fucking barbarians" [IanBicking] How George Bush won the election
"I don't think America is that divided. I think most of us are ill-informed in two major ways, "conveniently" split along the lines of the two major political parties available to us. We're told we have two different choices -- you're rooting for this team or that team and the other team is the enemy -- and we believe that and organize our beliefs accordingly" [JasonKottke] Another Four Horrible Years
"I'm not sure what to think about this news. I'm still stunned. I woke up this morning feeling betrayed, and shocked" [PeerFear] Making A Call
"Dear President Bush...I’ve long been an undecided voter, thanks in no small part to the choice of candidates this time around. I’m sure you’re a very honorable man, at least to the extent your office will permit. Nonetheless, about half your policies have been deeply dismaying to me. On the other hand, about half your opponent’s positions are no more appealing to me."[EricMeyer] Bush and his people are smart
"I agree Bush and his people are smart, very smart, but I believe there's a difference between the people who voted for Bush, and the people whose interests he serves. Do the people who voted for him understand that? That's a question, not a statement. Now another statement. I can't believe they really do" [DaveWiner]
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