I have formed a very strong opinion about both Obama and McCain on my own. I didn't need crazy false e-mails or stupid "I approve this message" commercials to do so. I didn't put as much emphasis on researching about the VP candidates but felt I did do enough to make a decision. I was born into a strong 'blood line' of Democrats and was told I had to be one by my Grandparents. In high school I took AP Government which funny enough was one of three classes I thoroughly enjoyed. At that time I leaned more towards the left wing and registered as a Democrat to vote. In November 2000, I was thrilled to vote for the next US President for the first time in my life. However, my life path was about to change... I was engaged to marry into the military. I did research only to learn as military the Republican party was going to benefit me, my family (Max), and my future more. Some vote for the overall big picture...that particular time I admit to voting for selfish reasons. Ever since, I have been changed. Yes, this year I voted for McCain. First off, I'm a Christian. I don't care if they are going to raise taxes for us or not, I vote my morals and values...and do not want GOD taken out of this country. We should all at least hold a high school Diploma (even though my spoken English and writing shows different) therefor know the history of what our country was founded in. GOD! It doesn't make me lean that direction...it makes me turn, and run that direction! Exactly where Obama stands as far as believing in God is kinda grey in my eyes... somehow, not knowing makes me feel un-easy. Matter of opinion now days. I'm an opinionated Prayer. That is all I can do. On that same note, McCain was not my choice of Republican party. It came down to voting for the lesser of the two evils! I think serving one tour in any US Armed Force should be a pre-req for becoming President. I will say McCain has earned my deepest respect...as with ALL honorable service members. Call me bias. That's OK. I'm married to a service member. I'm a sister of a service member. I'm a granddaughter of several service members and have countless friends serving. Of coarse I'm bias. If the president is going to serve our country as a Commander in Chief, how is he going to expect respect when he hasn't climbed the latter honorably? Felt the same way about Clinton. I respect President Elect Obama as an individual, but nothing like any former service member. Once again, this caused me to lean towards McCain. Then with McCain's former POW history? Hello!
Now to the part of my wound that has had salt poured on it. Race. Let me explain that by no means do I have anything against any skin color unless it's mine, red, and peeling in the Summer. I have seen how there is good and bad in every race. Does society 'profile'? Yes, I believe so. When we think hick...white. Gang...black. Child Predator...white male in his 40's. Freakin' smart people....Asian.
Change, sure. Sounds great to me. It would have been nice to see someone breastfeeding in the house. ;P But at what cost?
~Jesus loving crunchy milk making lactivist~
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Ooooh-ooooh! (jumping up and down with hand in air) Something else I forgot to mention....
Guns! I'm still searching for information from valid sources but the political advertisements made me a little uneasy. I believe guns should be off the streets (and AWAY from children). But don't make it impossible for sportsmen to use them. I guess you can call me a tree hugger sometimes...but killing Bambi bringing it home and using the whole animal-food, skin, and if your a part of my family it's quite normal to proudly display the 12 point buck head on the wall- is OK in my eyes. Call me weird. I'm used to it. I have a father, brother and husband that hunts and eats anything that moves. As for me, I'd sit in a tree stand with Max...only if I have a good book. But mention shooting range. I'll be prancing with excitement piddling like a puppy waiting by the door to take my baby out. Talking about a fine dinner doesn't turn Max on, but mention deer jerky, fishing, or MY 6 shooter (family heirloom)...it's a date! ;P Take guns out of criminals hands- I agree. Make them difficult to buy- go for it. Mandate safety classes- sounds great. But if prices are jacked up on sportsman stuff then make it fair and raise the tax evenly on sports equipment across the board.
Humm, should I get my CCW before it's too late?
Roll your jaw up, I know this may come as a shock to some. Shhh, it's a secret. :)
7 comments:
I agree with alot of what you are saying. By the way thanks for calling me. But I think it is funny how OBAMA didn't even go to Iraq until he was elceted as a candidate. To me there is something wrong there. He doesn't FULLY understand what really happens there he is just guessing.
The whole welfare thing is DUMB. I think he is just trying to get alot of people's money and just send it to people who really don't care about working or what not. That just makes me sick. People CHOOSE NOT to work and they are going to get paid for it. Wow that is really messed up. Plus he wants to either have poor people or rich people and no one in between. In his standars since we don't make 200,000 dollars a year we are in the POOR range. In no way or shape or form am I a POOR person. He just doesn't have any morals as far as I am concerned. Who does he think he is that he can take money from people and then give it to someone who chooses to NOT to work!! Uggghhhh so much frustration on that topic!!
Alot of the media and alot of the people, espeically HERE IN IL are saying on news and stuff that they voted for him because of his color and thinks that because of his "COLOR" he is going to CHANGE THE WORLD. BS in my opinion!!! I think if anything he is going to make our world WORSE rather than CHANGE the world.
I think he will ONLY have 4 years to prove himself whether it be GOOd or BAD!! I don't know what he is going to do but ALOT of the things he does or says he is going to do just really sounds like he is getting ready to get himself in a HOLE and not be able to get out of it! For all those YOUNG Black voters that voted or people who are in their 40s or older who have never voted until this election I juist hope he does something so BAD that everyone is going to be like oh why did we vote for him in the first place? Then again if he does something miraculously awesome that makes me especially be like oh I should have had so much more FAITH in myself that he would do something good for or country. So it goes both ways.
You are righ though. He can get ANYONE listen to what he says. He has such a way with words that it makes everyone want to believe he is going to do something good. I could probably listen to him all the time and be ok with it but the things he says just makes me want to turn the TV off and never listen to him speak again.
Thanks for posting this. I have definently been waiting for it. Thanks again. I hope that my opinions and thoughts don't piss people off!! But then again why should I care they are MY opinions and MY thoughts!!!
(LOUD APPLAUSE) YAY!!!!! You did it!!!!!!!! You make me so proud!!!! :D
I posted something else on my BLOG about what has been said or going on especially around here. So you can check it out and let me know what you think. You don't have to agree with me but what I posted about is what people are complaining about out here! You know we are inthe state of OBAMA!! Whoop di do!!!!!
I agree 100% about the gun thing! My mom (who when we were young were taught to not have guns and all if we don't know how to use it) took shooting classes this past summer and is considering getting a gun! That is how scared she is for herself and her family now that we have someone in Office that believes in having guns
Im sooooo proud! Ive always known you to be one that speaks their opinion and youve finally come out of your shell about politics. Thanks to whoever helped out with this one! lol I appreciate that you are tactful in your wording since you know that some of your blog-followers/friends voted for the other candidate....
haha!! I can remove your name if you want me to. I just think it is good because we do live here and people need to read and see what happens here ya know!! Lol You are too funny!!
Congratulations! Did it feel good to finally let that off your chest!? I'm happy you finally shared your opinion!
You know, just by knowing me, that I respectfully disagree with most of your opinion. My mom has always been liberal (but can't vote because she's still a German citizen) and my dad was a Republican while in the Air Force (but has since moved to the better side ;-)). I grew up liberal and knew it's what I was meant to be when I realized that there were times we might not have eaten without public assistance; welfare and food stamps helped us get back on our feet when we had no choice but to live on the wrong side of the freeway. We used our assistance responsibly to get back on our feet (by the way, the highest percentage of people on welfare are in no way brown, unless they tan obsessively). I know how both halves live and I understand when people vote based on their religious beliefs or individual needs, but I like to think I vote globally. I'm also pretty sure I don't believe in God the way most others do- I think something or someone might exist, but I also believe in ghosts, guardian angels, and reincarnation, and I don't think other people's religious beliefs should be imposed on me just as I would not impose my beliefs on others. I believe this nation was founded on principles of freedom and a narrow view often takes those freedoms away. Either way, even our founding fathers called for a separation of church and state and our first president, George Washington, refused to hold on to control of the military while president. He believed the military should be run by the people, not the Executive Branch! It is abuse of the president's power. If anything, the military should be run by Congress. Every day the world gets smaller and smaller. America keeps falling farther and farther behind in global communication, science, and technology. I think we'd have less of a need for military if all the peoples of the world understood each others languages and customs, learning to coexist rather than persuade, hate, or eliminate. It's time to focus our priorities on leveling the playing field in education for all Americans: we all have to live here together, and even though my mom made sure I did my homework after school, others don't care if their kids succeed but schools need to provide programs so everyone at least has the opportunity. When schools in Southern CA don't have A/C of schools in Montana don't have heating or schools in Louisiana don't have history books from the last 4 decades, when people struggle to read the newspaper, we have a problem. I also think we need to be able to focus on health care. This is America! Everyone who works or is actively seeking work should be able to see a doctor without having to turn off a utility. I'm an educated woman who had a hard time finding a job after grad school so I didn't have medical coverage; when I was honest about my condition (PCOS), I am rejected, but I need regular care to stay healthy, without care I develop cysts which may require surgery or develop diabetes which is even more costly to treat and more detrimental to my health. Two pills and twice-yearly blood work keep me healthy, but without insurance, I'm screwed.
I didn't vote for Obama because he looks like me, I voted because of Democrat policies. I would have supported any Clinton just as persistently. I have to tell you though, it sure is nice to have a president who looks like me who was elected by the people, who represents a form of the melting pot that is America. The world is going to view us in a whole new way and I think it's exciting.
Guns: I think everyone has the right to own them as long as they know how to operate and store them safely, especially for game hunters. I personally do not intend to own one myself because I just don't want that much power at my fingertips!
Taxes: I think everyone should be taxed pretty equally to fund the things we need (transportation, health care, education, public safety, military). I wouldn't mind paying more if it ensured my safety and the elevation of education across the country.
Economy: Businesses should not be rescued for doing bad business and people should not be rescued for trying to buy things they clearly can't afford. Running a business includes planning and buying a home is a privilege, not a right: that's probably the most conservative thing I will ever say!
One last thing, we need people to do the jobs no probably really wants (pick berries, clean toilets, operate cash registers, change tires, dig sewers, teach preschool...), but someone has to do it and they should be able to feel proud to do it, and those people deserve the same quality of life as "the middle class", which is the ultimate objective of the democratic party!
How'd I do?
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