My Take On The 2008 Election

Hi Rozie37, I agree with you. I think key issues need to be focused on moreso than who is running. I am a registered Democrat moving toward being an Independent. I really find our current president to be one that is soft on the things that are causing the country to go in a downward spiral. These things in my opinion are illegal immigration the nation's deficit/spending and the current tax structure. I am trying to learn about the "fair tax" idea right now. Hopefully the turning around of this country will include its citizens as well as the government. Take Care.

I hate politics and have never voted because it really doesn't matter who you vote for the system is rigged. They already know who the president is going to be. Besides the presidental canidates are good at making false promises.

Hi Rozie:) I think we should kick all the current persons in the running and start with a fresh batch. I'm an independent and while I consider all of the canidates, I usually find myself voting republican. This elections is rather frightening to me, I don't feel that any of those in the running are up for the job. Yet we are left with no other choice than to vote for one of them. *sigh* Maybe I'll just write myself in. lol I can't possibly make much more of a mess than we are already in eh?

Yes, there are many issues that need attention. How come we can go back 10,20,30 or more years and find many of the same issues facing the country. Every election, we hear about all these issues that we need to work on and every election period it is mostly the same issues, just in a different order. As I see it, Congress is the culprit because instead of fixing anything, they just add more laws and rules. Instead of bandades and bactine, we need some serious surgery. The longer we put it off, the more devestating it will be to change things later. I seriously doubt that either party has the will or guts to fix this country (that is assuming things need fixing). So, I will bet all I have that come election time in 2012, we will be facing the same list of "issues" because as long as we keep electing Dems or Repubs, we will get the same non-action.

The first thing I look for in a candidate is morals. I consider that first, because I believe if the President has morals, eventually this country will turn in the correct direction. I am a registered Republican, although I have voted Democratic once. However, that one time was not for President. Right now I'm not happy with any candidates, Republican or Democrat or Independent. I know I will vote, but I want to hear more about what these people have done in their past. More and more things are coming to light on both sides that are alarming. One person I know I will never ever vote for is Hilary Rodham Clinton. I'm not insulting the woman, I just disagree with a lot of things she represents. I'm not opposed to a woman President, but I pray it won't be her.

I so agree with you, Rozie! I would really love to see Mike Huckabee become our next President. He is a Christian and has morals and values that we so desperately need! IMO, Hillary would be the worst of all of the candidates! I pray she does not get in!

I surely do agree we need to focus on the issues at hand and the money spent by the candidates running for office could be put to much better use! I'd love to see a way to take money, at least the amount spent today, out of politics. I also agree that you have the right to vote and you also have the right NOT to vote; I wish you'd change your mind and exercise that right but that's a decision only you can make. I hope you don't take offense at my asking how the Republicans come closer to lining up with your beliefs? Anyone can SAY they're religious and that "Jesus told me I'd be President" but to me it's their actions that are much more important. I ask questions like who will be less likely to start/continue needless wars, killing innocent people, who will help see to it everyone who needs health care gets it, who will help keep our children from going to bed hungry, who will help parents send their children to college - the list goes on and on and on! I totally respect that there are issues that are close to your heart because of your religious beliefs but at the same time some of these issues shouldn't be political issues to begin with but rather personal ones or decided by individual states or municipalities. Basically, when I ask the rhetorical question "What would Jesus do?" the answer is usually that he would be against most wars and he'd be for helping the sick and hungry and for taking better care of our planet. Annie