I feel McCain has strong military background, which is important to understanding and managing our position in Iraq. I feel that he has been around a long time and that is important because history repeats itself and yes, the older I get the more wise these older folks look to me (rather than just old and fogey). I also liked McCain because at the time my husband and I were both working which put our incomes into a highly taxed bracket and I felt like a Republican would do more to keep our hard earned cash in our pockets.
That said, I don't want Sarah Palin for president - I would never vote for her - she is too conservative and too inexperienced, among other things. This has put me in quite a quandry because I feel a bit like a vote for McCain is a potentially a vote for her to be president (given his age).
In an earlier post, I declared a hop for another party more "in the middle" to vote for, but since I feel like that choice ends up being a non-choice in this race, I will be spending the next few weeks really delving into the options I do have (McCain/Palin or Barrack/Biden).
So to ease into it and for fun, I took a quiz on "Who should you vote for" dot com and here are my results...
Who should you vote for?
| Barack Obama |  | 42 | ||
| John McCain | -24 |  |
You expected: Barack Obama
Your recommendation: Barack Obama
Party: Democratic
Born: 1961, Honolulu, Hawaii
Family: wife and two daughters
Career: Business International Corporation; NYPIRG; attorney and constitutional law lecturer
Political career: Member of the Illinois State Senate from the 13th district, 1997-2004. Incumbent Junior Senator from Illinois since 2005
Hot topic: Universal healthcare
Did you know? He is the only African American currently serving in the US Senate
1 comment:
Barack +57 McCain -48
Funny, I also knew my results would come out for Barack but I didn't realize the gap would be that large. I agree with pretty much everything you said except of course the whole tax bracket thing. I am obviously biased on this issue because we are piss poor. Oh, Hillary why didn't you win?!? Can we call a do-over?
I, too, am heavily weighing in on my preference for McCain, especially in light of the possibility of that she-devil becoming president by default. I run the middle of the road with party lines but, historically favor the democrats.
Okay, this is where I will get into trouble with many people... I am a bleeding heart. I want healthcare especially for children and yup, that comes at the expense of those that claim they aren't that wealthy but drive a brand new S.U.V., have disposable income (of course they don't beleive it is), and could eat out every night while others are hungry. First of all it is not the childrens' fault, we of all people should understand that! Also, somebody has to pump our gas, clean the public bathrooms, and care for our sick(most CNA's make slighlty more than minimum wage). Yes, they have the opportunity to do more but it is a sad day when people think an investmant banker should take home more money than a caretaker of a human life or educator of our children should. Why do you think the healthcare system and schools in this country are so f'd up? Or why should a housekeeper have to watch her child suffer because, even with the insurance she struggles to pay out of pocket, will not provide the very best care for her child afflicted with cancer. I could never look in the eyes of that mother and say, Tough, I ain't payin, now get out of my way I need me a latte. Alright, I need to stop here this is a heated issue for me. Sadly, there are tons of scumbags out there who take any chance to get what they can for the world and sit on their butts. I wish there were enough resources to be sure only those in need got services unfortunately there are not. That's why at least universal healthcare for children would be fair. I am also hugely in favor of saving our environment at all costs. The crack (read oil) will all be gone someday, no matter what. So, do we drill for oil and feed the habit for a couple more years or cut it cold turkey, invite Main Street America back to the game. I'll take the latter.
Remember how I said my bleeding heart comment would get me in to trouble. Well here it is. Here is your (not you literally)chance to hate me. I support Roe v. Wade, I support abortion, so there. I do not however support things Barack supported which I will not repeat here, it is not the appropriate place. If you have are following the candidates you will know what I speak of. Again, in a perfect world it would be regulated but still accesible. Also, a huge supporter of stem cell research. I'm really gonna let it all hang out here. If, (please don't jinx me please jinx me), my son needed to be treated and they needed embryonic stem cells to find a cure or therapy you better beleive I would grow them myself. Yes, literally I would become pregnant and sacrifice that life to save my son. Funny that Republicans fully support sending 17 year olds to have their heads blown off but they so strongly oppose humane medical research.
Truly, I am very sorry if I offended anyone. I respect EVERYONE'S right to their own opinions. These are mine.
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