Election Madness

[oxydolfan1]

"In closing, I cannot in good conscience support this man. I am prepared to vote for McCain and I can say in all honesty that while McCain's support of the war deeply concerns me, McCain has the character and judgment to be President. The Republicans were smart to nominate him, if there is any Republican who can win the presidency this year it is him."

Shane, I'm in agreement with you on everything you've written except this part.

I'm nervous about McCain. He is, to me, a war-mongerer and another opportunist, a guy who snuggled up to Bush after his wife and child were dragged through the mud.

I also don't like his predisposition to refer to Asians as "g--ks". I'm not usually a PC person and it takes a lot to offend me, but, I'm not in the least impressed by his war experiences and, if still has unresolved issues, he should be campaigning for a barstool at his local VFW hall, not the Presidency of the United States, where his job is to represent the interests of ALL the American people, not just the ones he favors. To me, it's the same thing as Obama's favoritism, only from a different angle.

As it stands now, as willing as I would be to vote for a sane Republican if Obama is the nominee, and doing so would keep him out, I don't think I can cross that Rubicon for McCain.

If Obama is the nominee, I'll probably just have to revert to "Plan A", and stay home in November.

I'm gonna keep on praying for a brokered convention, and a surprise Democratic nominee.

 

[re563]

I have sat here on this Sunday morning reading this entire thread. I have not looked at it until today.

I have to say that everyone that has posted, has very valid points. This is a too important election for anyone to just sit at home and not vote. This country is on the verge of a huge disaster, and the only way is to vote.

Whether you are Democrate or Republican, we all need to do our part. As Americans, WE ARE ALL guilty of becoming complacent, self-serving, and yes arogant. We have so many laws to make the general public accountable for every action we take, yet we do not apply these rules to government and elected officals. We need to return to the basics of our parents and grandparent. We, as citizens of this US of A not only have the right, but it is our duty to question our elected leaders, and make them accountable. We as the people really have the power, but we don't use it. We all sit by, get angry, and complain about what they are doing, and we don't send a clear message what will or will not be tolorated. There is suppose to be separation of church and state. But, that line has been crossed so many times that we now don't care.

No elections should not be about soundbites, and tit-of-tat. But, we let it continue. All I'm trying to say is that, we all have to get up off our lazy butts and not accept everything that comes down the pike and say "well, I guess it's ok". We all need to question everything that goes on and how and why it's going to makes our lives better for a stonger country. After all, elected officals DO work for us, we pay their salaries. If an empoloyee does not do the job they are let go. We are the employer.

 

[~sudsshane]

Dan~

I respectfully disagree. I think Hillary's years as First Lady and 8 years in the Senate make her very qualified to be President. It is interesting that during the years that Bill Clinton was President, Hillary was all but accused by the Republican Party of acting as Bill Clinton's co-president. I do believe she was heavily involved in policy making and Bill Clinton himself has confirmed that.
As for Obama, were you aware that since he announced his intention to run for President, he has missed more votes in the Senate than any candidate running for President?
Look at his voting record since being elected. It is lackluster at best.
I cannot believe after 8 years of hell with George W Bush, some Democrats would consider taking a chance on another inexperienced candidate for President.
I want a President who is a fighter. A President that will represent all Americans and deliver on their campaign promises. Not a President that will say anything and do anything to get elected. I also don't need a President to inspire me to be a better American. I can do that on my own.
I think the Democratic Party is starting to wake up to this, but I fear it may be too late. The Super delegates who will decide the nominee won't have the guts to deny Obama the nomination. The black community, including Rev. Al Sharpton, will destroy anyone who votes against Obama.
So sad that the party of Roosevelt has been highjacked by extremists.

 

[dalangdon]

Shane, an example of an extremist candidate in the United States would be whomever the Socialist Workers Party or the Prohibition party is running for president this year. Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama's platforms are so similar that you would be hard-pressed to tell them apart - there's nothing "extreme" about either one of them.

As far as experience goes, our best president (Lincoln) and our worst president (GW Bush) both had little experience when they came into office, so I don't really think experience is all that important. It's judgment, the ability to sway opinion, and the ability to represent the US on the world stage.

And as far as "the black community" goes - since when is supporting one candidate over another "destroying" that candidate? And why this belief that blacks vote as a group, and that they are lead by Al Sharpton? That's like saying that white dems do whatever Ted Kennedy tells them to do.

 

[oldhouseman]

I may humbly submit

Our nation has been at some heated points in our past. May I offer and present this election is and may in some ways become a turning point in our country.

I urge everyone here to vote.

I am not a liberal or conservative. I look at each election and vote for who seems right for the country. As of this election not one candidate seems right for America.

I am sick and disgusted with American politics.

Not one candidate running has any idea about how to actually govern the nation.

 

[rickr]

The Black Community does NOT vote as group. I even know a couple Black republicans. (i don't understand that either, but I also know a few Gay republicans, and that REALLY trips me out!) I know of several Black folk that will vote for Hillary on Tuesday. One Black person said he fears that Obama would be shot if elected. A couple others say that Hillary has a better chance at defeating Mccain.

We shall see here in Indiana on Tuesday. I saw Obama this afternoon at a rally. There was a HUGE amount of people there. There was also a few pro lifers holding their signs up outside the rally. I think it is important to remember that the Liberals must stick together to win this time! The other side is hoping that we will split apart and stay home on election day this fall if our favourite does not get to run.
Either Obama or Hillary are great choices and well qualified. I support Obama, and will be voting for him on Tuesday. However, I will be voting for whoever wins the democratic primary this fall.

 

[andrewinorlando]

If we had the three candidates we have running today, and the fourth choice was Ronald Reagan, I'd vote for Reagan! That says a lot, doesn't it?

On paper, certain of these candidates look good, but none of these candidate have proven that they actually have the ability to sway opinion, exercise sound judgment, and most especially, clearly articulate important policy ideas that are critical to this country's survival....or in other words, LEAD! When you give me that, I'll feel very comfortable voting for one of them....and I'd prefer it be Hillary Clinton, not because she's a woman, but because she is a known quantity, capable, resilient, and the most sane of the bunch. Remember, the balance of power can shift in a single election, but most critically, we need a president who won't appoint a complete right wing loser to the Supreme Court.

 

[48bencix]

Maybe I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one. Actually I am very excited by both of the democratic party candidates. I also do respect Senator McCain, but cannot support him for president. I think we support candidates for logical and emotional reasons. Like Rick, I will support the democratic candidate.

Why I support Senator Obama.

A couple of months ago I went to the memorial of a good friend, Jane. She and my mom were best friends and her 8 kids and us 4 kids played together. One of Jane's daughters couldn't have children and adopted two black girls. Another daughter married a Mexican man and had two beautiful children. A son married a black woman and had a couple of kids with her. Jane's family and our family are from a European background.

Seeing all of her family together at the memorial made my heart very warm. This mix is the new face of America, as is Senator Obama.

I also believe that we need to turn the country over to the younger generations. I am 62 years old and would like someone younger for president.

I will admit that Senator Obama's smile is another great reason to want him for president.

He has a great wealth of experience in community relations and government, he was a representative in Illinois. He has the energy and heart that we need. He will be able to bridge the horrendous gap left by the Bush administration in our relations with other countries.

I am one of 1.5 million small contributors to the Obama candidacy. Many contribute just a few dollars, but it has really added up.

Here is a picture of me and my friend Jane.

 

[tbolt25]

voting for Obama

As far as I know, I will be voting for Obama.