Her lies about the Bosnia sniper-rifle fire are really humiliating. I am having a hard time supporting Hillary in light of all of her ugly blunders.
Although, if you ask me, not nearly as ugly as Obama backing his anti-semitic anit-America preacher. AIDS introduced as a way to kill black people? Oh please. People like the Reverend should know better than to take advantage of ill-educated city folk that would likely believe such lies. Sad.
On the other hand though, as the Iraq war continues to be a failure, I will vote for whichever democrat wins the nomination (assuming the nomination battle ends in my lifetime) just for the sake of ending the war.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Just wondering
So, for those of you Dems, or left-leaning independents, if Hillary loses can you support Obama? And if so, why? I loved Romney but I will probably vote for McCain. I don't really like him enough to be devastated if he loses, though. I am only doing it because I couldn't handle seeing another Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the courts. I am now a one-issue woman. I don't really see McCain doing anything else that would put me on his side. I feel very strongly about judges, though, so I will have to side with the devil. ;-)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Hillary loves earmarks!
I just got done reading an interesting article about earmarks. It puts Hillary at the top of the list for earmarks. I guess we know now why she wants to repeal the tax cuts. I realize that all Senators and Congressmen want to do the most they can for their constituents but why should I pay for a Woodstock Museum in New York? The opportunity to abuse the system is too easy as is evidenced by the bridge to nowhere. I resent that they are so willing to tax the "rich" while feeding these useless projects our hard earned money. People are loosing family farms and family businesses because of the inheritance taxes while Hillary is spending their money like a drunken sailor. This is so wrong. Here is the article if you want to read it.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/13/AR2008021303635.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/13/AR2008021303635.html
Friday, February 8, 2008
The Pointless War in Iraq
The war is a total disaster-the Bush administration has admitted as much (worded a little differently-they said "mistakes" had been made). They insist that a nondemocratic country hold parliamentary elections, and what happens? They elect Hamas, the freaking terrorist leaders that we were trying to oust. The people choose to follow radical leaders when given the opportunity. Now America is expected to remain there while their government falters and refuses to take responsibility? Note to President Bush: Democracy is not for everyone, and we shouldn't ram it down other people's throats. Early Americans sought for it and were willing to fight for it. The people in Iraq (the voting majority, anyway) have shown that they do not
Britain was correct in pulling out of Iraq, and finally requiring the local army and government to step in and do something-there have been improvements in that area since. America should follow suite. Iraq will almost definitely fall into civil war, and mediating that war while ignoring larger threats (i.e., Iran, North Korea) is a misuse of resources. I do not believe that the next attack on America will be from Iraq. The terrorist camps are in the nether regions of the country anyway, where are troops are having little or no influence. The individuals who are training terrorists are doing so whether our troops are there or not. We may be stopping terrorists from coming onto American soil (only for the time being-they are sure to find a way over sooner or later), but Americans are still dying-just dying under a different flag. Pointless.
Meanwhile, North Korea has completely ignored UN sanctions to disclose it's nuclear proliferation programs. You missed the mark Bush.
Britain was correct in pulling out of Iraq, and finally requiring the local army and government to step in and do something-there have been improvements in that area since. America should follow suite. Iraq will almost definitely fall into civil war, and mediating that war while ignoring larger threats (i.e., Iran, North Korea) is a misuse of resources. I do not believe that the next attack on America will be from Iraq. The terrorist camps are in the nether regions of the country anyway, where are troops are having little or no influence. The individuals who are training terrorists are doing so whether our troops are there or not. We may be stopping terrorists from coming onto American soil (only for the time being-they are sure to find a way over sooner or later), but Americans are still dying-just dying under a different flag. Pointless.
Meanwhile, North Korea has completely ignored UN sanctions to disclose it's nuclear proliferation programs. You missed the mark Bush.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Race IS a valid issue!
Why does everyone say that race should not be an issue? I think that it is whether we like it or not. I know that Hillary being unattractive shouldn't affect my opinion of her, but it does. So then why would something so much more polarizing not affect my opinion of a candidate? I think it does and I think it should.
Certainly a candidate's qualifications are the foundation of who you are going to vote for. Both Hillary and Obama are equally qualified if you appreciate their liberal philosophies. Since they will both do the same thing in office, what do they have to have to offer beyond their record (very similar) and their stance on issues (very similar as well)? They offer the first black president and the first female president.
To better understand how I have formed my opinion, you need to know two things. The first is a study that a teacher presented back when I was in college all those years ago. No old lady jokes here - Adam! Hehehe. ;-) The study showed that before George W. Bush ran for president people with Texas accents were regarded as less intelligent. Once he became president, that same group was considered more intelligent. The second thing that formed my opinion is that my father was raised by a bigot who hated anyone who was not white, Christian, and of course hetero. He was literally taught that black men would hurt him if given the opportunity. For years my father was uncomfortable around black people and men in particular until a black man moved into our church congregation. He was a good man and my father was able to overcome his unfounded fears that had been so deeply ingrained into him. They became good friends and my father loves him dearly.
So, with those two things in mind, I feel that having a black president would improve the status of black people in society. I think that when a person becomes our president, we start to feel a familiarity with them. We watch them lead and we become involved in their daily decisions. We grow to respect them even if we don't agree with them. We feel like they are one of us even if they are not on our same side. I believe that this familiarity and respect would ultimately result in a higher opinion of black people in general. Just like my father grew to love his friend once he was able to connect with him as a person and not an idea or how people respected Texas accents more once Bush was president.
To sum it up: Race IS a valid issue!
Certainly a candidate's qualifications are the foundation of who you are going to vote for. Both Hillary and Obama are equally qualified if you appreciate their liberal philosophies. Since they will both do the same thing in office, what do they have to have to offer beyond their record (very similar) and their stance on issues (very similar as well)? They offer the first black president and the first female president.
To better understand how I have formed my opinion, you need to know two things. The first is a study that a teacher presented back when I was in college all those years ago. No old lady jokes here - Adam! Hehehe. ;-) The study showed that before George W. Bush ran for president people with Texas accents were regarded as less intelligent. Once he became president, that same group was considered more intelligent. The second thing that formed my opinion is that my father was raised by a bigot who hated anyone who was not white, Christian, and of course hetero. He was literally taught that black men would hurt him if given the opportunity. For years my father was uncomfortable around black people and men in particular until a black man moved into our church congregation. He was a good man and my father was able to overcome his unfounded fears that had been so deeply ingrained into him. They became good friends and my father loves him dearly.
So, with those two things in mind, I feel that having a black president would improve the status of black people in society. I think that when a person becomes our president, we start to feel a familiarity with them. We watch them lead and we become involved in their daily decisions. We grow to respect them even if we don't agree with them. We feel like they are one of us even if they are not on our same side. I believe that this familiarity and respect would ultimately result in a higher opinion of black people in general. Just like my father grew to love his friend once he was able to connect with him as a person and not an idea or how people respected Texas accents more once Bush was president.
To sum it up: Race IS a valid issue!
Mitt is Out
It's funny that I should be so sad over something so Republican, yet here I am, alone in the computer lab, with a sad and heavy heart. I called Jill for some comfort-she says I am overly dramatic. I say that we just lost the best Republican candidate that the party has seen in years. Finally someone who knew and understood how to make a successful business run. A true genius.
I don't know even know that I would have voted for him in the general election, but to see him lost his seat to stupid freaking McCain is a total upheaval of Republican ideals. The exit polls are clear indicators of the problem with McCain-he is being supported mostly by independents and left-leaning Republicans, not the GOP base that he would need to win in a general election.
I am happy that the white house will go to the Democrats this fall (with a Democratic administration, congress, and house, maybe some things can finally get done). I have to say though, I am sad that there won't be much competition. Mitt vs. Hillary (or Obama) would've certainly been worth watching.
I should relate that the match-up polls have shown that voters are more likely to vote for McCain over Hillary, and Obama over McCain, indicating that maybe some people do like McCain. There are problems here as well, though. First, this election year has seen several large blunders from the pollsters. Second, the general election is months away, and I am certain that in debates and future campaigning, McCain's temperamental approach will hurt his campaign in ways that the Dem camp will take advantage of (have you seen his recent behavior in debates? Despicable at best. Al gore took the same caustic approach in the final debates with Bush, then lost the election. It just doesn't work).
I am certain this will be a win for the democrats.
I don't know even know that I would have voted for him in the general election, but to see him lost his seat to stupid freaking McCain is a total upheaval of Republican ideals. The exit polls are clear indicators of the problem with McCain-he is being supported mostly by independents and left-leaning Republicans, not the GOP base that he would need to win in a general election.
I am happy that the white house will go to the Democrats this fall (with a Democratic administration, congress, and house, maybe some things can finally get done). I have to say though, I am sad that there won't be much competition. Mitt vs. Hillary (or Obama) would've certainly been worth watching.
I should relate that the match-up polls have shown that voters are more likely to vote for McCain over Hillary, and Obama over McCain, indicating that maybe some people do like McCain. There are problems here as well, though. First, this election year has seen several large blunders from the pollsters. Second, the general election is months away, and I am certain that in debates and future campaigning, McCain's temperamental approach will hurt his campaign in ways that the Dem camp will take advantage of (have you seen his recent behavior in debates? Despicable at best. Al gore took the same caustic approach in the final debates with Bush, then lost the election. It just doesn't work).
I am certain this will be a win for the democrats.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
McCain??
Can the republicans be serious? John McCain? Anyone who believes him to be a champion of Reagan politics (as he so often claims) is severely mistaken. McCain is as liberal as the best of the democrats-he just has a red mask.
Why hasn't Huckabee dropped out? The only thing he does these days is steal votes from Romney, who is the ONLY qualified Republican candidate. Shame on you, Huckabee-when the democrats take the white house in November, it will be largely your fault. I am flabergasted that he thinks he stands a chance on the national level-he performs abysmally (with a few exceptions) outside of the Southern or heavily evangelical states.
Mark my words, Republicans-if McCain takes the ticket to the general election, he will lose it to the democrats. The Republicans are going to have a hard enough time maintaining the white house after the failed Bush administration-this will surely be the kicker. The swing voters who are now supporting McCain will not stay with him in a general election against a qualified democrat. This is suicide for the party. Ugly ugly ugly.
Why hasn't Huckabee dropped out? The only thing he does these days is steal votes from Romney, who is the ONLY qualified Republican candidate. Shame on you, Huckabee-when the democrats take the white house in November, it will be largely your fault. I am flabergasted that he thinks he stands a chance on the national level-he performs abysmally (with a few exceptions) outside of the Southern or heavily evangelical states.
Mark my words, Republicans-if McCain takes the ticket to the general election, he will lose it to the democrats. The Republicans are going to have a hard enough time maintaining the white house after the failed Bush administration-this will surely be the kicker. The swing voters who are now supporting McCain will not stay with him in a general election against a qualified democrat. This is suicide for the party. Ugly ugly ugly.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Clinton the better Dem Choice
There are a lot of awfully strong feelings (almost all negative) regarding the Clinton family. I felt the need to make one final push towards the vote for Hillary-I do so on the basis of her health care plan.
The major difference between Obama's and Hillary's plans are that Obama will not require people to get health insurance, and Hillary will. Although it certainly is difficult to say how this will affect the economy in the long-term, I think the initial effect of Obama's plan is clear. He asserts that all people want health insurance, and will purchase it if it is available at a reasonable price. However, in several prominent economic journals, researchers have found the opposite to be true; those without insurance tend to remain without insurance when it becomes available at their work place. Why? Presumably because they have been ok without it, and are not willing to spend the money when it appears unnecessary to do so. However, when these people do become seriously ill (emergency room style), it will be left to government subsidized programs that help them pay their medical bills. Therefore, tax payers are paying for them to have subsidized health insurance because they would not pay for it themselves.
I believe Hillary's plan is the better option. Because all people are required to get health insurance (at subsidized rates, where necessary), there will be a much smaller drain on the economy in terms of uninsured medical expenses. A recent study from MIT demonstrated how Hillary's plan may help.
I will be voting for Hillary in the primaries. I think her plan and the health plan of Mitt Romney are both very good options, and I think America would receive the most benefit by seeing these two plans juxtaposed this election season.
An excellent summary of this argument was printed in the Salt Lake Tribune today-I hope you'll read it before voting!
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_8166243
The major difference between Obama's and Hillary's plans are that Obama will not require people to get health insurance, and Hillary will. Although it certainly is difficult to say how this will affect the economy in the long-term, I think the initial effect of Obama's plan is clear. He asserts that all people want health insurance, and will purchase it if it is available at a reasonable price. However, in several prominent economic journals, researchers have found the opposite to be true; those without insurance tend to remain without insurance when it becomes available at their work place. Why? Presumably because they have been ok without it, and are not willing to spend the money when it appears unnecessary to do so. However, when these people do become seriously ill (emergency room style), it will be left to government subsidized programs that help them pay their medical bills. Therefore, tax payers are paying for them to have subsidized health insurance because they would not pay for it themselves.
I believe Hillary's plan is the better option. Because all people are required to get health insurance (at subsidized rates, where necessary), there will be a much smaller drain on the economy in terms of uninsured medical expenses. A recent study from MIT demonstrated how Hillary's plan may help.
I will be voting for Hillary in the primaries. I think her plan and the health plan of Mitt Romney are both very good options, and I think America would receive the most benefit by seeing these two plans juxtaposed this election season.
An excellent summary of this argument was printed in the Salt Lake Tribune today-I hope you'll read it before voting!
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_8166243
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Obama's visit cancelled
With the devastating passing of the LDS Prophet, Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley, presidential candidate Barack Obama has cancelled his stop to Utah. Though i'm grateful for this show of respect, i'm praying that he will be able to fit a visit in to Utah sometime. I pray he'll be able to help enlighten those in need of some direction when it comes to their role of responsibility in society.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Mitt in MI
Well my heartfelt congrats go out to Mitt Romney for winning in Michigan. I really think he deserves the R nomination-I hope he gets it.
I was most delighted to learn that Washtenaw County (home to the lovely University of Michigan and cousins Laurellee and Juan Carlos) voted for Mitt (37%) over McCain (34%). Close, but a win nonetheless. I was surprised that Republicans from Ann Arbor would vote for someone so conservative-certainly McCain is known for appealing to independents and independent-leaning republicans. I guess Ann Arbor has true conservatives after all.
I was most delighted to learn that Washtenaw County (home to the lovely University of Michigan and cousins Laurellee and Juan Carlos) voted for Mitt (37%) over McCain (34%). Close, but a win nonetheless. I was surprised that Republicans from Ann Arbor would vote for someone so conservative-certainly McCain is known for appealing to independents and independent-leaning republicans. I guess Ann Arbor has true conservatives after all.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Democrat Mormons?
It's true. They exist. However sparsely, there are those of us who are Mormons and maintain activity in the democratic party to which we are registered. A conflict of interest? An immorality? You may not believe some of the things I have heard (including being asked whether I was a temple recommend holder or not).
For any of you who are on a political "quest" of sorts to find where you stand on divisive political issues, I dedicate this blog to you. I don't think I could overstate the importance that my political awakening has had in my life-as trite as it may sound to say so. I was one of those (probably like many of you) who thought liberal meant immoral, and automatically assumed that all democrats are extreme liberals. Thanks to the help of some dear friends, I began to understand the freedom we enjoy as members of the Church to explore both sides of the political fence, without facing inevitable excommunication. Hopefully, as we dive into some issues, people feel free to question their political beliefs and feel willing to explore some new options in this ideological refuge.
I invite anyone who loves the church and subsequently, politics (and I dare say that a true love of the gospel engenders profound affections for our political freedoms, and should drive us towards a perfect understanding of democratic principles) to join me here in an effort to perfect our understanding in this regard. Let us be educated, informed, and involved, regardless of our party preference. Let's explore the real issues.
For any of you who are on a political "quest" of sorts to find where you stand on divisive political issues, I dedicate this blog to you. I don't think I could overstate the importance that my political awakening has had in my life-as trite as it may sound to say so. I was one of those (probably like many of you) who thought liberal meant immoral, and automatically assumed that all democrats are extreme liberals. Thanks to the help of some dear friends, I began to understand the freedom we enjoy as members of the Church to explore both sides of the political fence, without facing inevitable excommunication. Hopefully, as we dive into some issues, people feel free to question their political beliefs and feel willing to explore some new options in this ideological refuge.
I invite anyone who loves the church and subsequently, politics (and I dare say that a true love of the gospel engenders profound affections for our political freedoms, and should drive us towards a perfect understanding of democratic principles) to join me here in an effort to perfect our understanding in this regard. Let us be educated, informed, and involved, regardless of our party preference. Let's explore the real issues.
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