A Question For Non Americans: Who Do You Want To See As Our Next President?

Question: I'm new here, and after I posted my comment I got a box saying add life as a hobby. When did life become a hobby? Just wondering.

Hey RenoMan... I agree with you re: Rick Mercer for PM... how about Stompin' Tom as Deputy PM? I've also asked the "life is a hobby?" question myself, and that's why I refuse to add it as one of my interests.

I agree that Hillary Clinton would have been a better choice. I just hope she will run again in 2012 and I am still around to vote for her (which I did in the primary).

Yes I would have preferred Clinton as well..a lot of us would have

You're right neither candidate seems "stellar"...there are just too many issues to resolve to make our country a better one --we've had Presidential candidates before making promises after promises about reforms and none have kept their word

Yes, I am well informed of her deeds. I am an active cyberactivist (I learned about this word recently, and I've been dying to use it ) and many environmentalist web sites, such as Defenders of Wildlife or NRDC are taking a stand against her at least by informing the public on who she really is.

I see you're well informed about Palin's issues about the environment in general and of course of her wolf (and bear) slaughter...no one who is involved with the environment or conservation issues would want this woman anywhere near the White House

I'm a great cyberactivist too..lol...I subscribe to Defenders of Wildlife, World Wildlife, Sierra Club and on and on and am always getting their email newsletters..and don't ask how many animal organizations I belong to.

ok I had a talk with a black lady and she said Obama for he would be looked at to be more into pleasing the people for he is black. but that was her only reason. Adn my daughter said to her if he became prez. and turned us whites in to slavery would she(the Black lady ) be our owner! I dont like either one really either but I do think that with all the years that Mc Cain has been in the government he knows the ins and outs alot better than Obama who has only been in for 144 days! And I wish the mud slinging would stop! Makes them all look like little kids!

Yes there has been a lot of mud slinging in this campaign ....worse than I ever remember....yes what was the woman's response?

LOL! What was the lady's reply when your daughter asked her that?

I think a lot of what happens here in America does have an impact on other countries...look how our financial situation is causing a snowball effect on the stock in other countries.

Well what you have to understand is that all candidates make promises for change....going all the way back...and we haven't seen it happen yet...I just really don't know whom to vote for to be honest...none inspire me....both seemed filled with empty promises that they can't keep. For instance when Bill Clinton was President he had a meeting with the Native American nations (it was telecast live on CNN...remember seeing it)--boy did he go out on a limb promising this and that and a better policy for Native American peoples...there was one Senator (crap forget his name) that was a Democrat and Native American himself...he was very impressed with Clinton and so were the other members of the Native American delegates that finally real results would come about ...after time passed it became apparent that Clinton was just doing lip service and this senator actually changed parties and became Republican as he was fed up with the broken promises Clinton did to the Native American people

That is very interesting. A lot of people are comparing him to Hitler. I think he is too socialist. Actually, both seem to have similar ideas about war, which is something I don't understand about the Obama supporters. Why do people think he is not going to war? He talks constantly about returning to Afghanistan, he has even talked about invading Pakistan, Iran. He's a dangerous person in my opinion, as you said. But McCain does not speak so recklessly about war. He just wants to not leave Iraq dangling; he wants to finish the job......

You seem to be the only pro McCain person here...LOL. I hate to say it, but I'm pro-choice...I'm not sanctifying abortion mind you, but I think it should be a woman's freedom of choice.

LOL--it seems most people here are rooting for Obama, doesn't it?

I'm thinking a lot of younger Americans will particularly vote for him...hope so

It's a shame that to be honest neither candidate is "stellar" I was disappointed Clinton did get the Democratic go ahead instead.

Just did a quick analysis. Out of 37 responses so far there are about 7 fence sitters and a score of 28 -2 for Obama. But Clinton may have done even better if the number of folk wishing it was her instead of Obama standing is anything to go by. Lash

Well all I can say is that I sure as heck didn't vote for Bush...LOL. How he got in again is a mystery to a lot of us. I was a Clinton backer myself..preferred her over Obama...but no way am I voting for McCain..it is a gruesome thought...yes, wonder how long Obama will last...we unfortunately have a lot of white supremacist groups here

If he does get elected I hope he keeps his promises he's been making

Yes McCain does sound like Bush..uh, what kind of sauce do you want?

I think the world in general is getting fed up with their political leaders no matter which country you're talking about...good luck..hope you get a more favorable candidate in your country

The deciding factor in any political election is the voters and the real power is now in our hands. If need be the candidates would want to beg us to vote for them to be in power and to sit on the hot seat. We are not going to misuse our citizen rights as we need to ensure our country is well looked after even though whoever is elected and be at the helm of the country's administration, our daily life would always remain the same. A very good example is my country Malaysia. We just had our election and the result was a total dismay to the ruling government. We are now facing political instability and we see reports of political unrest in the daily news everyday. Who are we to blame now, the Government of the day who failed to deliver their promises and incompetent in the country's administration or the voters who voted the opposition to distabalize the Governement? With this kind of scenario the citizens of the country are the people who suffer most having a weak leader that is incapeable of running a good governement. Make sure you vote the right candidtate. Your happiness is our delight and hopefully we all would share and stay in a peaceful world with the coming of a new American President.

zandi: in re your comment, "...he is sure to be a favourite of the muslim countries as he is known to be one of them which I think he denied." I think your comment is uninformed and irresponsible since I don't believe you would have any inside information about Mr. Obama. Simply having an ethnic name does not make a person that ethnicity. I have a Latino name but that doesn't make me a Latino.

Very well said. You sound very wise. Yes, Obama says he is Christian. Anyway, it is interesting to me that people outside the US believe he is Muslim. And it is also interesting to me that you say we need a very strong president! We are always hearing that people outside our country believe we are too strong and too much bothering other countries. I agree, we need a strong president who is committed and dedicated to preserving our individual freedom as well as protecting our nation.

Yes McCain does sounds like a Bush...who needs another Bush type administration...eight years has been enough I think

LOL--I think a lot of us folks here tend to switch off listening to the candidates after awhile

Yes it is a mess. Also I can't help thinking that the truly genuinely qualified people that wish to run for President never get the chance as they don't have the financial backing, not like the millions and millions the major candidates can rake in

Yes, I would think that Pakistan's harboring of terrorists would be a threat t to India since the countries are neighbors.

I knew there HAD to be someone in the world besides me who had heard Obama's talk about fighting in all these countries: Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, etc! I didn't know that Pakistan harboring terrorists was such a problem for India? I thought they were mainly aimed at the US.