 citizenbfk says: First actual real vote for USA president in two days, in the state of Iowa. Then in about a month most of the other major states will have decided. It hard to know who to vote for, esp. with the high level of deceit, deception and false promises in politics. When Hilary Clinton says and claims she wants to get out of Iraq it appears to mean to reduce troops by 50%. When Obama says he wants to get out of Iraq it sounds like troop reductions to 25%; and no more free lunches for war profiteers. Now, bold Johnny Edwards promises an 88% troop withdrawal, with more name-changers as to what we call these troops (i.e., call them 'trainers,' rather than combat troops; call them counterterrorist forces rather than an occupying arms, etc.) Is this like 'withdrawing,' from sex but still having sex? Or stopping smoking, but just smoke less? Eating on a diet, etc.? guess this is progress in Alice in Wonderland. But we still have to vote for the most reasonable lies we like, I sup I think you must ask yourself one question, and that is what do you want out of this election, or more-so who do you believe. I feel bringing our hero's home should be first on the list, they did everything that was ask of them and more. Bring them all home to a ticker tape parade and show them all our respect. The next thing on the list would be health care, ours is amongst the worst in the world and we need a change. Pharmaceutical corporations are killing us, and getting rich in the processes. Number three on the list would be bringing our jobs back to the U.S. Number 4 would be giving the lower and middle class the tax breaks instead of the super rich. Make it fare for everyone to succe... Sounds good. If Edwards wins in Iowa and goes on to become the Democratic nominee, I'll be one of his big supporters. He seems like a real good man. I like Obama better, though. I get a 'whiff,' of inspiration when I hear him speak. It reminds me of 'the old days.' Of course, if I have to, I'll hold my nose and vote for Hillary. My priorities are: #1 > Defeat Republicans big time. #2> Get out of Iraq completely. #3.> Capture or kill bin Laden #4 > Stop supporting Israel's policies of ceaseless aggression, constant expansion, collective punishment, apartheid and the blockades and slow starvation of over a million people in Gaza. #5 > Stop giving tax breaks to the oil companies and give th... While I agree with the positions mostly my approach is different. I refuse to vote until the government stops directly and indirectly controlling the electoral process. They have mastered the show and manipulate us all. If all just stopped participating in the big show, it would make the clearest statement and bring about the biggest change. Just say no! Refusing to vote is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. I'm not always happy about it either. I wish it all was exactly perfect (as I see it) -- but I am only one number in the equation. My parents would drag themselves out of their sickbeds to vote. I will do the same. |
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