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Hope, with a new day
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
I’ve been unhappy for eight years. I cannot fathom the fact that we may now have a president who stands and fights for what we believe in. Hearing discussions of plans and ideals for this new administration while incorporating many of the things we all stand for is beyond my comprehension.
It’s not a revelation like the civil rights movement, or women’s voting rights; it is a revelation of a new kind. I am reveled to know we have a president who is what we elected; he is not a president for the people but by and of the people.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)A Long Day
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
Hart’s Location, New Hampshire: Obama takes 17 votes, McCain 10, Ron Paul 2. There was 100% voter turnout.
Dixville Notch, New Hampshire: Obama wins 15, McCain takes 6. This is the first time a Democrat has won the town since 1968.
Polls are just opening, but results are already coming.
If Barrack Obama hangs on to all states he’s obtained so far, including Virginia, it’s over. The 44th president of the United States is decided. McCain must turn at least three states from blue to red.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Race or Sex: Which is the winning card?
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
We are no longer growing closer and closer to the 2008 Presidential Election by the month, week, day; we are growing closer by the hour, minute, second. It’s less than a week away now, and still we are debating and arguing over points that seem less than important to the whole picture.
So what, you ask, will make or break this election for either party? What could and probably will sway this election more than any other factor? No, it’s not that McCain will suddenly come out as a Muslim, or that Obama will admit that he’s actually a socialist - either way those two are arranged, they’re both false…
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)For justice for all
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
So I’m stepping out of my normal pattern to write to you, because I feel it must be done. I’m not going to write to you, in hopes to sway you one way or the other. My blogs of information pointing out positive or negative attributes to either major party of the election will go on hold for the next few days, because it’s time for us to band together.
Regardless of your opinions or feelings either way in this 2008 presidential election, I hope that you’ll step back and listen, as this goes out to all.
I have a sad feeling that this election will be decided not by those swing voters alone, but by those voting within their party lines because that’s what they know. I’ve traveled over a thousand miles in the past week, from Pennsylvania to New Hampshire and back, and I am saddened to see the same patterns as before.
My point is this - voting within your party lines because that’s what you know and are comfortable with will in no way help resolve any problems we have had in the past, currently face, and will see in the future. Basing your voting on whatever party you are from will not help decide the best candidate for the presidency.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)McCain-Lieberman ‘08?
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
So there’s this thing that I’ve discussed with a select few. Something I’ve been afraid to formulate in my head; something I’ve been afraid to consider; something I’m more afraid of than a McCain-Palin ticket.
What’s this, you ask?
A McCain-Lieberman ticket.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Just a short.
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
A quote I enjoyed from The Daily Show last night:
Jon Stewart: I like this whole Sarah Palin show [after clips of Katie Couric interviews]; it’s like the first season of LOST only it makes less sense.
Ha. How true.
Further, a speech, a president, a vice president–they are supposed to inspire. To make us think, to make us believe, to give us goosebumps. Like Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address to the nation, and countless others.
These things are supposed to make us think, to open our eyes, to inspire us to achieve more; they should make us stand up for what’s right in this world, and fight what’s not. Not make us question our choice of Vice Presidential candidates; it shouldn’t come to news-hosts having more experience and knowledge on almost all issues than the candidate. I’m tired of hosts calling Palin’s performances embarrassing and degrading to the American public.
I’m sad that her running mate / presidential nominee has to step in to protect her from relentless badgering by those very hosts that he and their party approved.
What do we think this is? What can we call this?
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Series of Truths, Part III: Palin… Excuse me, what?
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
It’s interesting to note how the two candidates are handling their VP choices.
Barack Obama’s running mate, Biden, is constantly giving press interviews, speaking on his own in public to media sources about such topics as foreign policy, the economy, and campaigning around the United States, for the most part, on his own. Standing up for issues that the two believe in, and explaining their views on European and Middle Eastern issues. Sure, he’s made some comments that differ from the opinions of Obama, but they’re not the person. Of course they’re going to differ.
John McCain, on the other hand, has recently sat in on interviews with Palin and Katie Couric, where he accused her of making “Gotcha” points; Palin calls herself a “Maverick”, just like John McCain, yet cannot be questioned by more than the few select media sources that the Republican campaign managers decide on.. because she’s still learning. Rephrasing questions as answers doesn’t get you anywhere but further in the hole. And answering a question siding with Obama, while you’re running mate is right next to you in an interview, then asked to explain why your answer differs from his…? He steps in, explaining that she’s not speaking out of line and that what she said isn’t what she really said.. and that she knows what she’s talking about, and can handle it herself.
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Series of Truths, Part II: Palin and Foreign Policy
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
So I’m at it again. I’m again contemplating how Sarah Palin could possibly be a good, or ready, vice presidential running mate for John McCain.
This time, I turn to her leadership and foreign policy—and how she’s being pampered by McCain and his conservative buddies. For McCain to constantly pursue the notion that Barack Obama is not ready nor prepared to be the President of the United States, and then choose Sarah Palin as his running mate, completely blows my mind. How can anyone in his right mind make BOTH of these statements?
US Election 2008 | Comment (0)Series of Truths, Part I: Palin and Energy
Posted by Keanan in US Election 2008.
So I’m really getting wrapped up in trying to write all my thoughts down about this election—and especially Sarah Palin. I’m continually struggling to find reasons for the Republican choice of Mrs. Palin as their VP candidate. A few reasons blatantly stand out, while some clear red flags pop up. I’m going to write these in a series, to explain why the McCain/Palin ticket is the wrong choice without giving you readers a headache—there’s so much to write on.
During the Republican convention, when Palin was being discussed and introduced, the only two traits that really stood out as *possible* positive attributes to her serving a public office were the fact that she is known as an “energy expert” and a “reformer.” Sure, we need some energy style reformation, but I have yet to see any form of alternative energies in her repertoire. She supports exploring drilling at home, specifically in the remote wilderness of Alaska’s ANWR area—not all too bad of an idea, but what exploration into alternative energies does she support or stand for? Under Palin, every resident of Alaska gets approximately $1000 from oil companies each year…Why does she support further drilling in Alaska?
US Election 2008 | Comments (2)