At first I created an email distribution list. I wanted to tell all my friends about interesting facts and issues in the presidential race between John McCain and Barack Obama. I offer the option to opt off of the list.
Happily, I received many replies, mostly favorable. Then it occurred to me that I could make it even easier for folks to ignore my ravings. Just create a blog, and rant all I want. If anyone cares to listen they can subscribe, otherwise they won't even know it exists. Good idea, eh?
So, since you have subscribed, I hope I don't bore you too much. I promise to stick to issues and not get down into mudslinging. Both candidates have promised the same, and I certainly hope they stay that course!
As you know, I'm firmly in the Obama camp. John McCain is a fine man and I respect him. But the Republican party has, for eight years, 1) spent us into new debt territory, 2) initiated a war that was totally unnecessary and unjustified, 3) weakened our military, and demonstrated that weakness to the world, 4) done everything they could for corporations and 5) done literally nothing for the 'common man'. And that's just the overview. I believe we need a change, and I am sure we will not get change from any Republican president.
I'm rambling now, so I will stop for now. Future posts will be directed at specific issues, trying to compare the candidates views on each issue.
Oh - please feel free to post comments at any time. Thanks.
4 comments:
I'm quite proud of your enthusiasm for this. I haven't ever heard you be passionate about a politician. There is a change in your emotions. I get the feeling you aren't just voting against McCain... you're actually voting for Obama. He is charismatic and smart. I hope I can make a difference with you.
Congratulations on starting a great dialogue. Thanks. Matt
01/07/2009: Florida Gators win the Narional Championship and their legacy is "the greatest NCAA football team of all time"
01/20/2009: President GWBush is finally ousted and his legacy is an unwarranted and unfinished war and a country so far in debt it cannot be funded correctly
01/20/2009: A new Presidency is sworn in....whether it be Obama or McCain it will be a VAST improvement over "W"
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