Does your philosophy of life determine who you support for your leaders?

Stress with Dearra and one thing and another, but things are basically OK...

Let me guess, puberty?

I try to do the same thing Dawn, there is no way that one candidate lines up 100% with me, lol. I have been doing good. I like where I work and I am slowly getting caught up with things. Plan on some summer courses at the college. If I can convince my employer to let me work only weekends will take a full course load. (not likely) Kids are doing good, my youngest grandson just turned one. Remember my blog on his birth? My health is not so good, blood sugars are way to high. But now that I can afford my supplements again, I will get them back under control. How are things with you?

I was away too, first unemployment and then lightening struck my house and took out my computer. I'm back to work, but using computer at work. Bills come before a new computer! Sorry to hear you were sick. Hope all is well now? Did you have to go to the hospital? I'm glad you're back too! I too, base my choices on my personal beliefs and philosophies. I am just confused as to why we are so afraid to admit this very common occurance? Most people do vote according to conscience, don't they? Yet we're told it is NOT a good thing to do. How else DO you choose, is my question to those who insist on keeping 'religion' out of politics. In my mind, any belief system or philosophy is the SAME as a religion, isn't it?

lol...thanks David, how ya been? I too, liked Ron Paul. We need to ditch the two party system. As for the liberals being self hating, I disagree. They're really (as a party) pretty proud of themselves. I read a book by Ann Coulter that listed all the hate and slander that they have endorsed against the very constituents they claim to be so concerned about. If you look at the voting history, you'll see they're not that loving OR concerned about blacks, women, minorities, gays, or children. They're just good liars! As for Bush and McCain being evil...I'll reserve judgment. I have a hard time calling anyone evil, unless they're a serial killer or child molester. As far as I know, neither one is. I will say that I do think Bush suffered some slandering from the far left...and that some of what he did was good for the country. Notice, I said SOME. Of course, that might be said of any politician. I prefer to look forward, and choose very wisely next go round.

Thanks for responding cecillecarmela, I admire that you vote according to your principles while also keeping your mind on reality. So many feel that their reality, what they live by, must be imposed on everyone. In our day and age I can admire the morals and principles of others, but what impresses me most is people realizing that not every one has the same opinion on what is right. I am a conservative Christian, I don't demand everyone live by my beliefs. But I SURE do not want someone telling me I must live by their beliefs either. What I feel is happening in my country is that the liberal left has imposed their belief system on American's for a long time and we are beginning to see a conservative groundswell, even amongst the democrats (liberals) living in our country. People all over America are tired of the radical left telling them what is politically correct and what they should be thinking or feeling about the issues. Along with that, I see conservatives reject the status quo in their own party. I think finally, Americans are starting to reject the media and their political parties telling them who to vote for. This is a great thing as far as I am concerned.

Thank you for telling me about this article, it validates what I have been thinking for quite some time. They are controlling us and we're letting them. I'm glad you introduced me to this columnist, I'll be reading more of his thoughts!

I'm glad you could find it. I live in an area that is very open to the Tea Party movement. Even 'old' democrats are voicing their disgust with how things are turning. Our paper is 'liberal' but the editor is getting pretty vocal about the mess this country is in since November 2008.

Sounds wonderful, how do you know that they're not lying to you and everyone else when they promise these things?

It is always good to be guided by compassion. I admire that. I strive for it myself when possible. Sometimes, I'm much to nice to those who are NOT compassionate. lol May I remind you, if you have raised kids; you may realize that sometimes there has to be such a thing as 'tough love'. I'd always try and allow my kids to experience the consequences of their choices if I could. I wanted them to learn that the world was not always a compassionate place. Why I felt the need to say all that I really don't know. Your response was excellent!

That sounds like a good plan. But how do you know if it is hope that is attainable or false hope? Do you research the past track record of the person offering hope?