So I watched some of the Presidential debate tonight. I was amazed at how often the candidates agreed with each other. They shared their opposing views, but often in the context of agreeing with the fundamental principle the opposing candidate had just espoused. The funny thing is, that many of the points they bring up about their opponents record are not things that I can substantiate without intense research. Also, politicians are very selective about painting a picture with a broad stroke, without telling the whole story. In the end, I am not sure what that debate did for me, as a voter. Espescially since I am in a state that it really doesn't matter how I vote.
I think I'll write in my name for President. Who's with me? (even if I only get one response from a random friend from a past life who is brilliantly supporting this blog, I will have started my campaign career.)
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I dunno, man. I think I'm going have to pick one of the two big hitters . . . pretty sure which, but I won't share.
In 2004 I wrote in my mom. I strongly didn't like neither Bush nor Kerry and made my voice heard that way.
This election I have chosen certain key issues (since I'm in a state where a BIG issue is on the ballot) and am choosing the candidate who I think will best uphold those issues.
I agree that there is way too much sensationalism out there for me to wade through to really get to know the candidates. I'm sick of hearing everyone's beef on Sarah Palin and not hearing a whole lot about Joe Biden. I mean, Obama has about as much chance of dying in office as McCain, despites McCain's age (JFK anyone?), so why don't people go into his VP pick? I don't get it. I don't get politics.
I would TOTALLY write you in... but I live in a state where my vote really matters. Sorry, I have to make my voice heard. ;-)
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