Election 2008 In Brief
There are two major parties in the United States. One party nominated a man who always needs to be perceived as the hero. The other party nominated a man who constantly requires the approval of others. I forget which one is which.
The voters are themselves divided. Most voters support individual rights - but not for anyone beside themselves. Some voters think credentials are important for the presidency. Others think credentials are important for the vice presidency.
Many voters are concerned about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Republican nominee doesn't share these concerns. The Democratic nominee is very concerned and he will do something about it . . . not now, of course, but maybe after he's out of office.
Many voters are concerned about the economy. The Republican nominee admits he knows nothing about economics. The Democratic nominee thinks that eventually socialism will simply work - just like in Star Trek.
Many voters are concerned about civil liberties. The Republican nominee admits he knows nothing about civil liberties. The Democratic nominee thinks the problem is low self-esteem, which can be solved by putting him on more magazine covers.
Many voters are concerned about health care. The Republican nominee says he knows how to fix the health care system - after all, he's been in Congress for 25 years. The Democratic nominee personally guarantees he can provide health care for everyone - after all, he did go to Harvard Law School.
Many voters are concerned about the courts. The Republican nominee wants judges who will always agree with him, even when he doesn't know what he believes. The Democratic nominee wants judges who will be nice to people and not make them feel bad when they violate other people's rights.
Many voters are concerned about the right to keep and bear arms. The Republican nominee is sort of okay with this - as long as the government has more guns. The Democratic nominee is sort of okay with this - as long as the government has more guns.
Comments (11)
You're very kind to both. Both have voted pro this "Failout" plan. None has come up with an own idea. I was thinking it cant't get worse after Mr Bush, but now I'm not that sure any longer.
Published: October 13, 2008 12:27 AM
This is the Sienfeld election...its about nothing.
Published: October 13, 2008 7:19 AM
How many times will we be told that this "is the most important election of our lifetime"?
Published: October 13, 2008 7:29 AM
The less important this election the better.
Published: October 13, 2008 7:30 AM
They're cut from the same political cloth. It's like watching a football game where the two teams are playing between their respective 45-yard markers. Boring.
Published: October 13, 2008 7:42 AM
The approach to the election is important and 'lively' with debate only because the media make it such. The real issues are not solvable in the near term as long as 'those-in-the-know' refuse to accept simple facts.
Published: October 13, 2008 12:01 PM
This will be my second time voting for the Constitution Party candidate.
Published: October 13, 2008 12:07 PM
We need a simple and effective way to get our message out to the public in general. I vote that we create (private) schools in the inner cities paid for by scholarships. We literally educate the ones who are manipulated the most by the socialists.
Published: October 13, 2008 4:33 PM
Thank you for the succinct primer on the presidential candidates. I will print it off and take it with me into the voting booth this November, where I will carefully review it before blowing my head off.
Published: October 13, 2008 5:37 PM
I may vote for McCain since the "infrastructure" for resisting him is in place already. I am assuming he will be perceived as another Bush, and Bush's 80% disapproval rating will transfer to McCain.
Published: October 14, 2008 1:21 AM
What everyone forgets is that it's the jerks in Congress that write our laws and pass them. The President can propose laws and veto them, but it's those 535 nitwits that do most of the damage. And it seems most people hate Congress but love their state's/district's Congressmen/women, which is why this sad bunch of sacks rarely changes much. Things being what they are, we are best served by having Congress & the President at odds with each other. Since it looks like the socialist party will hold Congress, I hope the Republicans can take the Presidency so normal people have some chance of surviving the next 4 years.
Published: October 14, 2008 8:25 AM