Election Thoughts

Am I the only one who is getting tired of the presidential campaign? Some thoughts about it-

First, when John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his running mate, in my opinion he made what was the biggest mistake of his campaign. It was at that moment, that he sold out. He didn't pick the person who would make the best vice president, he picked the person who he thought would give him the best chance at getting elected, and it's working.

The weekend that the selection was announced, C and I talked and she was excited. She said that for the first time, she was enthused about the Republican ticket (she's a registered republican. It was a sexy pick, an offbeat pick, dare I say a maverick pick for Vice President.

McCain compromised his principles ("I'd rather lose and election than lose a war") because this pick was to win the election. Do you think the campaign thoroughly vetted Palin as a candidate? It's tough to find a running mate. I'll give you that. It's especially tough to keep a person that you thoroughly researched a secret today. I honestly wonder if McCain knew about Bristol's pregnancy before he announced Palin. Speaking about the kids- Shouldn't they have been in school a lot more than they have been?

There were so many better choices for running mates that would have helped to get my vote. Sarah Palin was not that choice. John McCain lost any chance of me voting for him (and yes, there was a chance) when he picked Sarah Palin.

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I am sick and tired of finger pointing. I don't want to hear about what your opponent did and or didn't do. I want to hear you talk about you. I want to know what you did or what you are going to do. I don't want the negative campaigning. This whole tearing the other person down and pointing out their flaws and shortcomings isn't what the electoral process was supposed to be about.

Things are different now than when the founding fathers came up with the election process. Back then campaigning was done city by city, and news was weeks old, not seconds old. The candidates didn't go under the same microscope that exists now. There isn't a perfect person. Some of our best Presidents were far from perfect. People just didn't know then.

I'm talking about BOTH parties here. They're both atrocious. In watching the debates, that's all you hear about- Why you shouldn't vote for the other guy. Not why you should vote for the person. Speaking of debates, I think that the candidates need to answer the questions that are asked. I think something should happen to the candidate if the don't answer the question. Electric shock collars come to mind. Perhaps air the debate on a delay, and just have tone come out until the candidate actually answers the question at hand.
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now my mom didn't see this interview. She only saw the SNL version of it. My mom said that she felt bad for Palin and felt like Tina Fey was picking on her. I tried to explain to her how bad the original interview was, and that the sad thing is, the SNL Version was almost WORD FOR WORD from the original interview. Here, a split screen showing what I'm talking about.



Sad, huh?

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Finally, I know I brought up politics here and I apologize. You should never bring up politics or religion in casual conversation. There is no correct answer to either. To suggest that there is is asinine. For someone to suggest that there view is the correct one is a sure sign of ignorance. I work with plenty of people who's ideas and ideologies I do not agree with. When they do bring up such subjects (I never will as I know you should never bring such topics up as they are so divisive) I listen and don't respond with what they want me to. I try and learn from their opinions. I try to understand where they are coming from. I do not need to be converted. I do not need to be called stupid or dumb. I will make up my own mind and make what I feel is the best decision. In the end, if the person who I vote for doesn't win, I will say "I didn't vote for the man, but he's my President" and will support him to the best of my ability. Unfortunately, I can not say that about our current administration.