Your takes on both candidate is really good, as I said you've given me lots of room for thought.
Kerry
1. The candidate: Justice:
Not only does he try to look at all sides of an issue, he wants to be fair and make reasonable decisions. I think he does have a real sense of justice, of doing the right thing for the right reasons and tries to keep his emotions out of it. I was also thinking that it could also refer to his being an attorney and D.A. before becoming a senator. His experience in area of law and justice.
2. Inner drive: Page Spears The image on this card is a Hare He has good news he wants to share, he's cheerful, optomistic, he really wants to get his message across as being a trustworthy, reliable person, that he has hope for better things to come.
3. Outer surface, public persona: 5 Cups: I agree with your take on this, but also feel that he is showing some genuine regret over the current state of affairs, that we are in a major mess and have much to learn from our losses, but he has the vision to take what is left and go on from there. To take the good and build something much better and brighter on that. I also think that this goes well with #1 and #2, he is saddened by the current wrongs and injustices and want to impart hope for the future, that it's bad, but not all bad.
4. How people really see him: Knight Spears: What struck me in your interpretations was the Camelot image, especially since I'm using the Arthurian Legends deck. I think they do see him as a Crusader, having the courage and commitment of his convictions to bring forth innovative ideas, that he is confident and self assured. Then on the other hand is the going off half cocked Knight that Bush is portraying in the newest glitch of missing armaments and his statement, that Kerry jumped to conclusions based on bad information and took action on it (as if this whole mess in Iraq, wasn't started in the same way?) oh well...
5. Reality – his true colours: : 8 Swords. I found it interesting that this card showed up in both spreads, different positions, but...I think this has to do with the way the game of politics is played, having to scratch backs and make strange bedfellows in order to get legislation passed or not. I would also think that these are the liabilities, his background, religion, party politics and some of the things that have gone on during the campaign, things he can't escape even if he wanted too. So I would imagine this would create some internal conflicts, having to vote against bills he really does want but have unacceptable riders attached for example, so it makes him look bad or that he is changing horses mid stream. Another might be his anti war speeches after returning from VietNam coming back to haunt him, he is bound by his convictions.
6. What would he bring – domestic issues 3 Shields RX This stumped me, but I think I'm getting a handle on it now. I think that there is something about lack of conviction, not following advice and being on the wrong path, I'm not quite sure on this, but think that the focus is on foreign affairs, Iraq in particular, so that funding will be diverted into continuring to try to fix that mess and not leave extras for dometic programs. Also I think this could be the trend of the stock markets in reaction to democratic policies, tax revisions in particular, creating unconfidence in future gains??? I'm still having a tough time seeing this one.
7. What will he bring – foreign affairs ; 5 Shields. If elected he will have to continue what Bush began in the Middle East, so this will be a long drawn out affair, because we can't withdraw without losing our image and will have to keep pouring $ and troops to create some sort of stability, draining funding from other areas that really need it. It's sort of a no win situation no matter who is elected. This isn't going to win him any fans on the anti-war front and his opponents will say he's is contradicting himself once again by our continuing prescense and if he does withdraw, to cut our losses...we won't be able to be relied on or taken seriously. But the hard facts are this is exhausting our resources to the max! We can't afford to continue on this same path.
8. What will he bring – economy? 8 Shields Rx. I think this will be reversing some past legislations, tax reforms and deal with a lot of environmental issues as well. Making making it toughter on manufacturers to out source and make them clean up their acts as well. Well, this doesn't sound like any fun at all, dreading the workplace, shoddy work, depression...I'd see this as the stocks dropping in response to his policies...I don't think the markets like Democrats a whole lot. If he does decide to get us out of Iraq, there would be more downsizing and layoffs in the defense/arms sectors of manufacturing.
9. What people like about him?: - King Swords Rx I agree, difficult card. I was thinking that it's his attack on Bush, anti war without good cause arguments, that he has the ability to used heavy handed authority, but not without just cause. I think he has brought up some real tough issues that tend to be sidestepped and not really are addressed, so he is intent upon the destruction of the "more of the same" by Bush.
10. What people don’t like about Kerry: 9 Cups. Lots of Heinz catsup jokes going around, so I'd say it goes back to resenting his affluence, his social circles, etc. Very similar to Bush as well isn't it. Perhaps it is kindness and compassion, they think he may have too much of it? This card is about overcoming obstacles, success, accomplishment, good health, sharing blessings with others? Maybe they think he will share too much? The Dawn of Dreams...dare we dream of something better or stick with what is predicable? "A team, united in vision, makes success a reality" from the legends book. Got me??? The name of this card is my deck is the Healing of the maimed king, that the wasteland in 5 Shields is restored with the healing of the King (King of Cups). This is about accepting the Grail and becoming the gaurdian of it, to restore the land. Heavy. Your Camelot analogy is playing itself out here big time.
11. What will be the effect of Kerry if elected? King Cups. What you had to say could be too true. I'm going to write what I found in the Legends description for this card..."A mature, dignified man of authority. Someone who may be relied upon for guidance and assurance. A man of strong faith and liberal views. One whose strength lies in his mind, which when combined with his uncanny foresight, is capable of orchestrating and achieving long-term goals. Can represent a lawyer, ...tends to be reclusive and carries an air of mystery." This card also refers to the maimed king, the Fisher King entrusted to guard the Grail, so I find this Camelot scenario very intriging here too. Basically that once it is restored, the Kings recovers (US) and he withdraws from this world.
12. How will people vote 10 Spears. Sorry about the mix up... really changes the way it reads. Feeling tremendous pressure, playing by the rules and feeling the restrictions of them, feeling out of their depth, temporarily suppressing personal desires in order to complete a task. Perserverance... I agree tho, I think people will stick with what they know and be glad to lay tihs burden down, at his door ??? I can't decide on this if they continue with what they know or the election will be overweighted.
That brings us to The Election but I need a break from this...
