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Let me first say that I do not like politics. I don't really even like talking about
it because people get so emotional and I end up feeling not very educated in the matter. I am striving to know
and understand more from both sides of the road while attempting to
leave my own agenda to the side. What do I look like politically? Well, here:
~ I am a Christian and I am pro-life.
~ I
do not hate gays.
~ I really like wine.
~ I love rock music and dancing. (I
also like rap but not the new stuff)
~ I believe in straight marriage and I
understand that not everyone believes in straight marriage.
~ I
understand the point of view for pro-choice, though I don't agree with
it.
~ I am not a war monger but I'm glad Hussein is out of power even if
that's not what the "war" is all about. I'm glad we went to Iraq but I
think the time to leave is overdue.
--- I could write more but
let's get to the point of writing something so serious.
I hate all the tension that interrupts great fall tv because of elections. This one in particular is driving
me crazy. I'm talking about the specific political race that's heating up
between Obama and McCain. I'm not talking about the candidates
themselves as much as I'm talking about their supporters. First off,
why are so many open minded liberals so close minded when it comes to listening to
other people's points of view? I don't think I could have a political conversation with a
liberal. It always, in my experience, becomes a lecture or soapbox rant
about how sheep-like conservatives are or how conservatives have got to
stop pushing their beliefs onto everyone else. Let me ask this. Isn't
that pushing your beliefs onto everyone else? My favorite, however, is
how much stock liberals seem to put into public speaking. Maybe it's
just me and the people I've talked with but let's get off the public
speaking thing already. I really don't care if Barack Obama is a good
public speaker, or Bill Clinton, or Palin, or McCain. I care about
their leadership, their character, integrity, ability to make decisions
under pressure, and how much they really care about my family, my
country, and other Americans. Yay, Obama is a good public speaker.
Let's vote for him. Guess what? There is a guy on Sunday morning in
church (my pastor) who is a great public speaker. Let's vote him into
office instead. Why not, if that's your criteria? (oh ... he can also
balance his checkbook, so that's good too.)
How about it conservatives? Maybe all you really need to do is get
tortured. Apparently that's what makes a good president (no offense to
McCain or anyone else who has endured torture). Let's all get on board
with whoever is pro-life. I can see the thought process now. "Okay, who
is pro-life? Oh, it's good old what's-his-face from some state in the
south. Ok, so maybe he is all for jacking up taxes, fighting a war
that's gone on way too long, or just plain dumb. He is pro-life so
there's my vote." Please tell me you're joking.
I'm not sure which side of the road you stand on. According to an online quiz I took, I am classified as a Libertarian. That would likely upset my mother, but who can argue with the divine wisdom of an internet quiz? My supposed party affiliation is defined
as such: "Libertarians support maximum liberty in both personal and
economic matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one that is
limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence.
Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose
government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate
diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil
liberties." Apparently I lean towards the conservative side of being a
Libertarian.... whatever that truly means. I don't really care. I just know I want the best
person in office. I would really like to hang out with both candidates
for about a week and make my decision after that. I don't have that
luxury so the next best thing is DVR. Now I can watch their speeches
any time I want. That's what I have to think on. And the grownup in me needs to focus on the content, not
the style, or delivery, or smoke and glitter, but the content. What I
see in their eyes when they speak. That's all I've got. That comes
with all the great things they say and do... things that we voted for and all the
other crap that comes along with it. So maybe for once we can put our
parties aside and vote for the best person.
Disclaimer: SmartAss is not a political party, but I am that first and foremost. This verbal cleanse is very general and I clumped party thoughts together on
purpose. I am well aware that not all people from the political parties I mentioned subscribe to the fictitious thoughts I created above. Stop being so defensive. Sheesh!
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