July 21st, 2008
04:35 PM ET
15 years ago

What does politics mean to you?

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soundoff (377 Responses)
  1. Politics is:

    Not just a choice between the lesser of two evils.

    July 18, 2008 01:37 pm at 1:37 pm |
  2. Sue

    People who hate the government should not be president.

    July 18, 2008 01:37 pm at 1:37 pm |
  3. Diane, OK

    The government should not be for sale–kick contractors out.

    July 18, 2008 01:38 pm at 1:38 pm |
  4. Dayahka

    This is a tipping-point election: survive or extinction.

    July 18, 2008 01:41 pm at 1:41 pm |
  5. Laura

    Patriatism
    Opposition
    Liberals
    Independents
    Talking
    Indulgence
    Campaigning
    Spin

    July 18, 2008 01:43 pm at 1:43 pm |
  6. Faith, IN

    ... all the kings men, couldn't put the US together again.

    July 18, 2008 01:45 pm at 1:45 pm |
  7. Stephanie, VA

    My country, right or wrong–but we'll make it right.

    July 18, 2008 01:46 pm at 1:46 pm |
  8. Dennis, MI

    Even under extreme circumstances Americans will not torture people.

    July 18, 2008 01:48 pm at 1:48 pm |
  9. Bob

    socialism versus free enterprise

    July 18, 2008 01:49 pm at 1:49 pm |
  10. Dinah

    Our great Constitution is locked in a dungeon, no more.

    July 18, 2008 01:49 pm at 1:49 pm |
  11. skip

    2008: The election my students will tell their grandchildren about.

    July 18, 2008 01:51 pm at 1:51 pm |
  12. DJ, Los Angeles

    Vulnerable to bribery and corruption by lobbyists. We need change!

    July 18, 2008 01:52 pm at 1:52 pm |
  13. Sheilah

    Bravado is easy when you dont' have to fight.

    July 18, 2008 01:52 pm at 1:52 pm |
  14. OPEN YOU MIND

    Today's issues tomorrow.

    July 18, 2008 01:54 pm at 1:54 pm |
  15. Billary Mangina

    In one word the word politics means conspiracy to me

    July 18, 2008 01:56 pm at 1:56 pm |
  16. Abraham Hoff

    Politic-way of life; vote-traffic light that preven collision.

    July 18, 2008 01:56 pm at 1:56 pm |
  17. Fair Minded

    Equality, fairness & just- American glory under Obama.

    July 18, 2008 02:00 pm at 2:00 pm |
  18. Margy

    I want a strong, safe, confident America again.

    July 18, 2008 02:01 pm at 2:01 pm |
  19. Blue

    Politicans do the crime, the public does the time!

    July 18, 2008 02:02 pm at 2:02 pm |
  20. Moses, Ca.

    Watching scripted media coverage, a new reality show " Barack Obama"

    July 18, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  21. Erica

    Yes we can change the world.

    July 18, 2008 02:12 pm at 2:12 pm |
  22. Sandy

    Gotta sort through the fluff to determine the TRUE stuff!

    July 18, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  23. Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI

    This board shows that some people can't count to ten.

    July 18, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  24. caron

    The people have the power to change our nation's course.

    July 18, 2008 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  25. totally neutral

    You can't fix stupid

    July 18, 2008 02:29 pm at 2:29 pm |
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