08/30/2008 04:34:38

Honestly ginger I used to vote republican because my parents did it.... I voted for bush in the first election solely on the basis of his wanting to build a missle defense system.... Seems like a good idea, especially if a rogue military faction managed to take control of a missle site and launch a single missle off to try and ignite a global war..... Sadly, bush completely failed us in that promise.... After that point I just really receeded from politics, especially after everyone voted bush in a 2nd time..... So, I once was republican (And taught to be growing up), now I vote on who I really think is the best man / woman.... This go around, I just happen to think its Obama... Perhaps next time it will be the liberal or the republican.... Who knows?

08/29/2008 17:37:34

Sorry... I didn't read this before, hope still can comment..

 I know what you say ... I don't know who you are out there but if don't feel some kind of pride that you are leaving one of those moments that will get forever be recorded in history ( and I mean a good history for a chance) , you must be made of steel! I don't care if you call it cliche, I just feel proud, surprised, amazed that he draws so much hope and damn if that feels good. You may not like the candidate but you have to admit what a hurricane he is for this country.
  I'm so afraid on the other hand. I know that his race is like a white elephant in the room that we don't talk much but I freeze at the idea of how many people in the shadows are pulling their hair out in rage seeing how much this guy have accomplished. As much as I want to believe the people in this country will choose their man with a clean soul, I wonder how many will hide behind excuses of policies, inexperience and whatever and let it pass a better candidate over another because of fear. 

Now Mr Heston, what a rude comment if I may say.... I agree with you though on this ..
 "McCain at least is not a hollow media creation". He is most certainly hollow. But he could never work as a media creation. Specialy because articulation and clarity apparently can not be trained. Besides, it takes empathy, charisma or whatever Mr. Obama has it that makes him look really good when talking to the masses.... he is against all odds, he is history being made.. where do you expect the cameras be on?   I'm a little suspicious of whoever is chanting the media creation hymm...  were you so smart, war propaganda had not been sold to you so easily in the past. Besides, you're a little naive in believing that only Obama needs some kind of propaganda to pass his message... McCain apparently got tired of having nothing new to offer because she just choose the next 'historical' option - a women. I'm a little cynical and skeptical but if I have to choose one propaganda, I'll take the one that promotes hope rather the one that promotes fear..

 

I just know I never liked politics so much... specially one that makes people question themselves...

Ginger, whoever you vote, I'm sure you will have done your best to choose.
kisses and cheers!

08/29/2008 15:52:48

Hey thanks for all the replies! I still don't know what I'm believing in right now. All I know is I saw a sparkle in my sons eye that I've never seen before...maybe I watched the speach with my "mom" goggles on...who knows. I'm sure as I keep looking into this I'll have my decision soon enough. It's weird...I'm usually truly a conservative, but that emotional junk got in my way and now I'm all well....in a state of confusion :P

 

Thank you again for the bday WISHES :D :D 

08/29/2008 09:16:12

if you believe even for a minute that this guy is anywhere near a legitimate candidate or that he will ACTUALLY be able to do or accomplish anything... you are all dupes! we are screwed no matter who gets in office what you will be choosing is...Lube..or NO Lube. time to move back to Scotland waaaaay up in the highlands as far as I'm concerned.

08/29/2008 08:33:38

I just watched it on YouTube and I'll also post it here as well.

08/29/2008 08:03:12

Ugh, I think I just threw up in My mouth a little.  The guys an unkown quantity.  Can anyone tell Me what pieces of major legislation Barack Hussein has his name attached to?  He's a construct of the media and the media might be getting to You.  Don't get Me wrong McCain's a yutz as well, but at least He isn't a hollow media creation.  You'd think Barack Hussein Obama was Christ encarnate by the way the media fawns over him.  Here's a good question as well:  Had anyone ever even heard of the junior senator from Illinois before He decided ( before he was created to decide ) to enter the race.  The fix is in.  The government/media complex is the single most powerful entity on Earth.  Do You trust them with this country?  I sure as hell don't.

08/29/2008 01:12:50

I am very happy for your son. 

I wish I had had a ginger role model when I was young.

Obama gave a good speech.  I like some of his ideas but really don't like others.  I plan to vote based upon policy.  If you agree with his policies, vote for him.  If not, the man will continue to be a good role model even if you disagree with his ideas and can't vote for him.

 

08/29/2008 01:12:20

Yes, that is how we feel...hope, excitment, inspiration. I feel and excitment that I haven't felt for a Presidential candidate in a very long time. 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!

08/29/2008 00:50:27

Happy B-day lady mam, and yeah I think thats exactly how some of us feel.....

I felt, coming up to this point, that our country as a whole was on the edge of a precipice.... We've fallen so far and lost so much, its kinda like the 11th hour... We have to make a choice to keep going the way we have, or make a stand.... I think this is the first time since....... Maybe ever, that I've felt any real hope for things getting better. After watching the speach tonight, its the first time in ages that I've thought, "Yanno, there is no way in hell I will join the military as long as bush is in office, but this guy just might be a good CIC. He might just be the real thing....." I guess in a nut shell he inspires hope to a country that hasn't known any in a long long time..... Maybe I'm nieve, but I haven't felt hope in a what seems like forever.... I had to watch the speach as part of my public speaking class, and for once I'm really glad I had to put in some extra time.... I would say that was one of the best speaches I've ever heard.... Just my personal thoughts anyway.

08/29/2008 00:02:03

WELL IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU GOT A GOOD BIRTHDAY GIFT.. THANKS FOR THE STORY IT WAS A GOOD ONE..... PS..I DIDNT SEE THE SPEACH BUT I WILL SEARCH FOR IT