tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post6866521248666674069..comments2024-02-23T07:25:48.966-05:00Comments on Baring My Soul: A long winded way of saying "I don't know who to vote for.."Pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01088835513981961640noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-68802331832799003392008-11-03T17:20:00.000-05:002008-11-03T17:20:00.000-05:00Patty,This election can be likened to the rebound ...Patty,<BR/>This election can be likened to the rebound relationship. You know, the guy dumps the girl for whatever reason and the girl, in a mad search for something to stabilize her, goes after the guy who has been waiting for the right moment. A good part of this country is disgruntled with Bush for a variety of reasons. Obama has seized this opportunity to convince Americans that the grass is greener on his side and that he is better largely because he doesn't represent the party of the old guy. He promises something different than "Four more years of the same," a statement that of itself is largely unfounded. Obama has been very deliberate to point out all the ways this country is failing "Change" is his montra and I believe him on that. He will change the Supreme Court (he will likely have 2-4 appointments which we can only assume will be judges who will interpret the law nearly as liberally as he does); he will attempt to nationally legalize same sex marriage, partial birth abortion, and standard abortion; he will attempt to bankrupt (his words,not mine) the coal industry (yes, it's true, google his most recently revealed quote on his view on coal in a San Francisco Chronicle interview in Jan '08 and how, under cap and trade policy, electricity prices will "necessarily skyrocket."); he will tax the wealthy and corporations and then expect them not to pass their taxation on. And on and on. Nevertheless, he has successfully downplayed his unprecedented lack of experience and emphasized how he will save us from the turmoil we have been forced to endure under Bush. His platform can only be considered untested theory because he has no significant experience upon which to fall back. (A grand total of 160 days on the senate floor in four years of office) In particular, his economic and foreign policies. Have you noticed recently (last week as an example) that when polls have been released that suggest that McCain has closed the gap the stock market soars. No matter how you slice it, even the lay American can discern that increasing taxes cannot stimulate an economy. He says that he's going to only increase taxation on the rich, but the Bush tax cuts incorporate far more than just those making more than 250K. Obama himself has voted to increase taxation on those making more 42K. How else will he fund a trillion dollars of new government spending? He has promised that the government will solve people's problems. Regardless of where you fall financially or what your stance is on the war or on the environment, etc, I think it is telling when you examine the principles that govern his policy: Tax and spend, let government fix your problems instead of promoting self-reliance and personal responsibility, let women do whatever may be convenient for them, redistribute wealth (which again, regardless of individual views, undermine capitalism and innovation and will squash an economy), sit down without precondition with leaders of countries who wish our demise, and play on the fears of the American public. The American president is not the right position for on-the-job training. And I haven't even mentioned his unbelievable relationships with William Ayers and a host of others who have alarmingly extremist views.<BR/>McCain was not my first choice. I don't agree with all of his policies. But he's morally right, he understands foreign policy, and he has political wisdom. Rebound relationships usually fail because they're built upon the principle of disgruntlement. The new guy gets the girl by being smooth and promising that things will be different with him. Grass isn't greener just because it's on the other side. But, I agree with Obama on one thing, it will definitely be different. Please call or email me if I can help substantiate any claims I have made that you may have questions with. Thanks for reading. John KAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863384154032076664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-41696468537851604292008-11-02T17:21:00.000-05:002008-11-02T17:21:00.000-05:00OK- I have been following my conservative notions ...OK- I have been following my conservative notions through this whole thing, but I got a call from my sis Friday night and she shared a couple of interesting things about Obama. I think the most significant thing was that he is very intelligent, so much so, that he will ask questions and seek information from people around him. In other words, he doesn't just rely on his own smarts to make an opinion, he will ask those 'in the know' about policies and what should/could/would happen in any particular event. Hard to say, but I think I'm leaning to the Dems. <BR/> Good luck with your decision!Louann and Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330327258930266173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-43515012780325556152008-10-30T22:58:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:58:00.000-04:00AMEN, Heather - or Ben and Laura. (or Ben and Jer...AMEN, Heather - or Ben and Laura. (or Ben and Jerry - I'd like that one.)Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-48305561820512329052008-10-30T22:48:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:48:00.000-04:00I think I will vote for Ben too. He can make Colin...I think I will vote for Ben too. He can make Colin his running mate. That would be a pair to get things done.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473209043460357656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-3556869992141848602008-10-30T22:46:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:46:00.000-04:00I'm right there with you! I haven't TOTALLY decid...I'm right there with you! I haven't TOTALLY decided what I'm going to do yet...but here's what I've come up with:<BR/><BR/>I agree mostly with McCain's morals,<BR/>I agree mostly with Obama's policies on things in the government that will affect my daily life.<BR/><BR/>I would vote for neither Biden, nor Palin.<BR/><BR/>In short, if I went to vote TODAY, I would vote for Obama. Tomorrow it might be McCain. Something dramatic would have to happen on Monday to make up my mind definitely.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547354292367239490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-69697540052107168902008-10-30T21:12:00.000-04:002008-10-30T21:12:00.000-04:00I don't like Obama's politics, but he appears to b...I don't like Obama's politics, but he appears to be a good man; Biden is barely tolerable, but he appears to be a good man; McCain is a grumpy old cheating lech, who has caved in to the evangelical right; Palin scares me more than any candidate in a long, long time - including Huckabee.<BR/><BR/>The Democratic Party scares me; the Republican party disgusts me; I don't agree with either party on a majority of the issues; and the beat goes on and on.<BR/><BR/>I have no confidence in the future of this country for the next four years no matter who wins, and the idea of the Democrats controlling all branches appalls me, but I also couldn't reward the Republicans after the ludicrous last few years and how they have shredded the Constitution and absolutely butchered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I plugged my nose with all my might, took Dramamine to control my retching and voted for Obama.Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-27272047585477790782008-10-30T20:59:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:59:00.000-04:00I've decided. I'm voting for Ben. He's waaaay to...I've decided. I'm voting for Ben. He's waaaay too cheap to spend all that gov. money, and waaaay against anyone touching his own money.<BR/>He doesn't even know what abortion is.<BR/>He's not old enough to own a weapon.<BR/>He has completely accepted that the Proclamation has settled the whole gay marriage issue.<BR/>All in all, I think he'd do a better job than those who are up for election.<BR/>Of course, I'd hate that life for him.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742766085329658988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-53438900180421465642008-10-30T20:37:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:37:00.000-04:00Ah, Jamie! You're supposed to tell us who you deci...Ah, Jamie! You're supposed to tell us who you decided to vote for. Maybe it will help some of us decide! :)<BR/><BR/>(I know, we need to make up our own minds...)Mama Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647417825144481742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-70999336469917084732008-10-30T17:15:00.000-04:002008-10-30T17:15:00.000-04:00I also read THE WHOLE THING! I admit that I have b...I also read THE WHOLE THING! I admit that I have been riding the fence. It's only been in the last few days that I've come to my decision. And honestly, it's not the person I thought I'd be voting for . . .Steve and Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127393342838128611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-86119533299055285422008-10-30T14:35:00.000-04:002008-10-30T14:35:00.000-04:00And I agree with Erin! Thanks for sharing all your...And I agree with Erin! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing all your research and ideas on the pros/cons. Wish I could help you out but I'm also where you are...Mama Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647417825144481742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3076473593828344936.post-67560962629239151492008-10-30T13:42:00.000-04:002008-10-30T13:42:00.000-04:00I read your epic post. Every word. And if you were...I read your epic post. Every word. And if you were running for President, I'd vote for you. I don't agree on everything, but I agree with you FAR more than I do with either of our current choices! I'm all for writing in "Patty Radabaugh"! Thanks for your post!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106436159485224240noreply@blogger.com