Sunday, September 7, 2008
Politics as usual
As the election grows closer more and more bloggers are posting anti-missives about the candidate they aren't voting for. I did that once and was told to use my space to post about the one I was backing. So, I say the same to all you. The problem is those who are against Obama are going to find all the negative stuff they can about him, and it is massive, and post that on their blogs. Those who oppose McCain will do the same. And lately it seems the dems are more afraid of Palin and that Obama is running against Palin! What a hoot! Some of us actually research both sides and weigh the pros and cons of both parties and candidates and base our decision on those findings. The problem is for some it is all about the party. We must get the dems back into office...why? They've screwed up and messed up just as much as the pubs. So, why the hard party lines? Vote the issues people! It's the issues stupid! not the party. So, this is my last post on politics. I do urge everyone to do as I did. Read as much as you can on both the presidential candidates and their vp candidates and make an intellectual decision. It may not agree with mine, it may not agree with your neighbors or husband or... but it will be the right choice for you and you need to vote your concience not vote what someone else tells you is right. So, go to the polls informed and ready. But vote!
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Darn. I can't remember where I saw it now, but it looks like the press thinks it's Obama/Palin too. Asking for opinions about some issue, they listed answers from Obama and Palin and didn't mention McCain or Biden. I thought that was entirely wierd. I'll find it again and send you the link.
But in some ways, we have to take Palin more seriously than Biden since McCain is not only 72 years old but has had FOUR heart attacks.
As far as weighing the issues, given the platforms of Republicans vs. Democrats, the weight hangs so far on the Dem side for the things I believe in that I must admit that I have become what, in Texas, was called a "yellow dog Democrat". That is, I would vote for a "yellow dog" before I would vote for a Republican.
Oh! I meant to mention last time, I have adopted a new policy with people who I know don't vote. I told Ian I would not let him come over to do his laundry anymore until he shows me a voter registration card. Mackenzie's boyfriend Mike has a web site that he wants me to buy things through. I told her to tell him that I would once I see a voter registration card. If you want to live in the U.S. and be, as Mike wants to be, an entrepreneur, then you have to appreciate and work for our democracy.
Well, as for yellow dog politica... Old Yeller was on today :-). What type of business does her boyfriend have. Once the voter registration card has been produced let me know and I'll check it out too. So there's more reason for him to register and once registered vote. I don't care what side a person is on, if they don't vote, then I tell them I don't respect their opinion. End of discussion on that one. If you don't vote, don't complain!
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