Warning… I'm very cynical when it comes to politics and politicians. I have major gripes with both parties and with how our political system works. The people that I think would be great as President have enough common sense to NOT run.
Good grief, the mud slinging is just horrendous in these campaigns!
I chuckle sometimes (and other times cringe) at my friends who are very enthusiastic about their political convictions and candidates.
One friend is so Republican that she would vote for ANYONE who runs on that ticket. I admire her convictions and beliefs that the Republican party is the only party for conservative Christians. She constantly sends me email chains that are “Pro-McCain” or “Anti-Obama”. You have probably seen a few of them - but honestly I don't know where all of these things come from.
Anyway, one of particular extreme radicalism talked about Obama saying he couldn't wait to campaign in “57 states” and then pointed out that there are 57 Muslim states. Therefore, because of that slip of the tongue, every American should vote for McCain. (I gently reminded my friend that we all call our children by the wrong name several times a day…)
My other friend is very much for Obama. But, I think that her support is mainly because the local campaign office has welcomed her and put her in charge of several projects. She is more of a “gentle” campaigner though. She will mention the campaign in passing while staring intently at me, searching for some sign of non-verbal support for what she's doing.
When it comes right down to it, I don't like either candidate. I didn't like any of the candidates who were involved in the primaries. I have seen first hand how corporate giants use the lobbying system to squash the safety and well-being of the average American. Money makes the political world go "round. Then - you factor in how poorly Congress works together and with the President - I"m not sure it really matters who the candidate is.
I received my sample ballot in the mail today - my eye immediately went to the “Write In” option.
