I am a staunch supporter of Obama. I'm from Massachusetts, so it seems pretty obvious. In fact, my vote doesn't really count because no matter what I do, Obama will win. I am the daughter of a mixed marriage, if you will. My mom is borderline first generation American (mom immigrated from Canada upon marriage and my grandfather was born here but was first generation himself). My dad is old-school New England Republican. His ancestors fought in the Civil War, in World War II and probably a bunch of others, including the Revolutionary War because we can trace that side back to the Mayflower.
That being said, my dad is still from Massachusetts and he's rational. Lately, he's been more Republican by birth and votes Democratic. He votes for Senators Kennedy and Kerry every time and he voted for Clinton twice and Kerry last time around. He liked (emphasis on the past tense) John McCain in 2000 and voted for him in the primaries this year, but my gauge has him going blue this election as well. I see myself as a nice mixture of the two parents. I'm a moderate. I'm a social liberal (pro-choice -- which is wayyyy different than being pro-abortion! -- and pro gay marriage and pro stem cell research), but I'm conservative in other ways. I'm not nearly as versed in economics as I should be, so I can't really express my views on it, and it's something I'd like to change, but with law school, it won't happen anytime soon. While I don't have an Economics degree or any schooling in it, I do know that Reagonomics does not work. So I got that on the Republicans. My point is that I would have no problem voting for a Republican if I liked what they brought to the table -- if they were smart, accountable, reliable and trustworthy and I agreed with their stances on many levels. That's not happening here. There is a HUGE intelligence and judgment gap, leaning in favor of the boys in blue.
Another thing I'd like to say real quick: I was never a Hillary fan. The baseless assumption that I must love Hillary because she's a woman -- just like me! -- is just that, baseless. That goes for Sarah Palin too. Hillary is a great woman and I'm sure she's a great senator and all that stuff, but I always liked Obama more. There was just something about Hillary that rubbed me the wrong way and I agreed with his policies on a deeper level. I always have and always will respect Hillary and I know her journey was tough and far from over. My favorite moment from the campaign was when those stupid boys in New Hampshire brought signs saying "Iron My Shirt" to one of her speeches and she addressed it by offering to teach them how to iron. I thought that was poised and professional. Still doesn't mean I'd vote for her.A couple comments to her supporters: Get over it. Your candidate didn't win -- welcome to a democratic society. Stop being bitter and look at the facts. If you truly liked Hillary and what she stood for, you could never vote for McCain/Palin. And look at the pandering he's doing to you! He thinks you're so fucking dumb and blinded by the idea of a woman in power that you'd vote for Palin! Even though she disagrees with Hillary on every issue and is the exact opposite of Hillary! Seriously! That's what he thinks of you!
A couple of comments to McCain: Seriously? You should be ashamed of yourself. Palin is borderline retarded. I know that schtick worked for Bush, but can we please stop it with the "Joe Six-Pack" stuff? I think I'm a pretty smart person, in fact, I would be willing to wager a hefty amount that I'm smarter than Palin. I want someone better than her, I want someone better than me in that office. Speaking of which...
Love Obama/Biden. Last night's debate was impressive. He was so good. He was so knowledgeable. Where Palin seemed to be reciting a party line, something rehearsed, he sounded like he knew what he was talking about and reaching into his wealth of knowledge (probably because he was). Why does this seem to intimidate the voters? Why does someone sounding smart lose to someone sounding "folksy"? The polls, both after the Obama/McCain debate (where McCain was stiff, mean and cranky) and after last night's seem to reflect that people are seeing beyond the personalities and to the credibility and intelligence. This economic crisis has made people think and realize that folksy doesn't solve a financial crisis. Folksy doesn't execute and manage a nation at war. Joe Six-Pack can't balance a budget the size of the nation's.As for Biden, at the convention, his son made me tear up. Last night he made me tear up. And reading his speech to the troops today in Delaware who are preparing to ship out, yup, teared up. This guy is, admittedly, a bit verbose, but he's passionate, he's smart and he seems like a good person. Obama is the same way. I believe Obama when he talks about his kids, his wife, this country and his passion for it. I don't believe McCain. He is blinded by ambitions and has been every step of the way. He's never taken things seriously. Everything is about image, ever since he was a young man.
Obama has the best interests of our country at heart and he's more than qualified, he's the best man for the job.
Whether you like him or not, you can't deny he's better than McCain and he's what the country needs in 2008 and beyond.
Rant done.
1 comment:
um hillary is amazzzzz. obama supporters hate on her, but then when she and bill come out to support him, all of you are like SEEEEEEEEEE? you can't have it both ways!
secondly, no one said you have to like her b/c she's a woman. you should like her b/c she was the better choice, idiot!! haha j/kkk.
thirdly, i do share your concerns about mccain winning. he just might! ohio, fla, and virginia will be big, as usual, and probably determine it all.
lastly, you may like obama/biden, but you can't tell me he did amazing last night and say with a straight face! he looked like he was asleep except for when he cried.
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