Commentary Harry Browne Pat Buchanan George W. Bush Al Gore John Hagelin Lyndon LaRouche Ralph Nader Mock the Vote It’s election time and we need your help. The Chronicle would like to run a mock presidential election.         To the right is a list of candidates. Please send an e-mail to richmondmatthew@hotmail.com, telling us which candidate you would vote for. Or call the Chronicle Office at (312) 663-1600 ext. 7256. We need to receive your votes by the end of this week.         Next week the Commentary section will be dedicated to reporting and analyzing the results of the mock election. Thank you for your participation. George W. is just a good ol' boy I’ve said it many times and I’ll say it again: most politicians are hypocrites scrambling for money. They promise one thing and effortlessly do another while the American public busies itself with real work and real sacrifice. Morally, these “public representatives” stand for this or that national concern, but politically, clamor for what will net them the most financial support in their re-election campaigns. Continued More style, less substance in last debate These debates seem to be a case of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (very fitting for the Halloween season). The two candidates, who were so amiable during the second debate, seemed to suddenly realize all their differences. Don’t misunderstand, the candidates didn’t offer any new information about their stance on the election issues—they merely changed the way they related to one another. No more kowtowing. It was time to spar, and both candidates attempted to dominate the evening, even going so far as to circle each other while debating. Continued Libertarian Browne needs a shrink This year presents college students with some interesting choices for president. Al Gore has a plan to squander your retirement savings, while George W. Bush has a plan to do away with your right to control your body. Ah, what a choice. The Democrats and Republicans may disagree on a lot, but both Gore and Bush agree that they know best how to run your life. Continued Letters to the Chronicle I am writing in response to the article written by Assistant A&E Editor Chris Roach in the October 16, 2000, issue of your newspaper.         It is truly a sad state of affairs at the Chronicle when a bigoted homophobe like Mr. Roach is allowed by his superiors, whether they be peers or faculty, to essentially just run his mouth off for no discernable reason save to insult or shock a portion of the Columbia academic community. Continued Photo Poll Question: What is your fetish? Back to top   |   Home Webmaster: Sal J. Barry   Copyright © 2000, Columbia Chronicle Columbia Chronicle articles, photos, and graphics are the property of the Columbia Chronicle and may not be reproduced or published without written permission from the staff, editors, or faculty advisor. The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students.

October 23, 2000 This week in Commentary: George W. is just a good ol' boy More style, less substance in last debate Letters to the Chronicle Photo Poll Libertarian Browne needs a shrink Search our archive: The Columbia Chronicle is an award-winning college newspaper written and distributed weekly by the students at Views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Journalism Department or the college. Visit the Columbia College Chicago Web Site