His wife's failings aren't reasons not to vote for him, and changing his mind in the face of new information isn't, either. The fact that he panders to whomever he's talking to (which leads to self-contradiction on a daily basis), his freakish lust for war, and his lock-step with Bush on crucial issues are very good reasons not to vote for him.
I used to respect him for his willingness to work with Senators regardless of party, but this information makes all that seem like yet another tactic to move him closer to the White House instead of a genuine desire to actually help this country. He's more of the same evil, self-serving power madness we've had for the last eight years. And I say we've had enough of it. We need new self-serving power madness.
I think that changing your mind and then lying about changing it is bad and noteworthy. I picked up these links from Freyr and edited them. I left the stuff about his wife because I know some people that have already forwarded me crap messages about voting for McCain simply because his wife is an angel. I plan on replying to future messages with those links included. I do feel that between two completely equal candidates, I would vote for the one that has a better relationship at home. It should be far down the list on reasons to chose a candidate, but it still gives some insight into a person's character.
Well, if they're completely equal in all other ways, you've got to decide somehow. And if you've got a loving, stable relationship with your wife, you're probably a lot more likely to be able to handle the pressures and stresses of being President without flipping out.
And with McCain, I can never tell if he actually changes his mind or if he's just pandering.
The easiest way to tell if he's changing his mind, pandering, or (and I hope not) losing his mind is to look at the timing. I'd need to look at things on a time line comparing other issues of the day to give a definite answer on that one. However, my immediate reaction is to say that his timing shows that he's being opportunistic with his swapping of stances. In the past, he has had a reputation of breaking step with the GOP. I think that, like any 3-legged sack race, he realized that it was causing him to be left behind or fall on his face. Since then, he's started to lock-step with the party.
Secondly, politicians are politicians... even the ones who are viewed as for good and truth and anything else are still just politicians. I could probably easily make an equally incriminating list about Obama (well, maybe not QUITE as easily, as he hasn't been around as long to give as large a catalog to choose from). Or just about any other politician.
In the end the problem is that the system has been broken. There is no magic bullet aside from overthrowing the government (which I don't see happening anytime soon). Changes will be slow to come.
My prediction for 'the best thing that could happen' from this upcoming election. Barack Obama is put into office. Maybe gets some crazy socialized systems put into place. People eventually realize that socialism just doesn't generally work and as a result begin to push towards a more libertarian limited government. It's a nice pipedream of mine. Unfortunately, no matter what, I think the next few years will be rather shit.
That's why I said it was nearly 100, not exactly 100.
Anyone could put together a list of reasons to not vote for a disliked candidate. That is exactly why there are options for people at the polls and we don't no longer have a monarch, despot or emperor. I feel like the current system that is in place is only as flawed as the electorate. As long as we continue to be ignorant about those chosen to represent us, the system will appear flawed as those in power exploit the system. This post was only created as a tool for those looking to dissuade others from voting for McCain. There are very valid reasons for voting for McCain. However, I feel that the bad outweighs the good. It's not a pro's and con's list. It's just a tool and a blog post by an educated nobody living in Alabama. :)
Of all four candidates, I would choose Obama. There are things agree and disagree with on each of the candidates. I can give you a long list if you'd like, but I'm at work at the moment.
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The fact that he panders to whomever he's talking to (which leads to self-contradiction on a daily basis), his freakish lust for war, and his lock-step with Bush on crucial issues are very good reasons not to vote for him.
I used to respect him for his willingness to work with Senators regardless of party, but this information makes all that seem like yet another tactic to move him closer to the White House instead of a genuine desire to actually help this country. He's more of the same evil, self-serving power madness we've had for the last eight years. And I say we've had enough of it. We need new self-serving power madness.
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I do feel that between two completely equal candidates, I would vote for the one that has a better relationship at home. It should be far down the list on reasons to chose a candidate, but it still gives some insight into a person's character.
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And with McCain, I can never tell if he actually changes his mind or if he's just pandering.
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Secondly, politicians are politicians... even the ones who are viewed as for good and truth and anything else are still just politicians. I could probably easily make an equally incriminating list about Obama (well, maybe not QUITE as easily, as he hasn't been around as long to give as large a catalog to choose from). Or just about any other politician.
In the end the problem is that the system has been broken. There is no magic bullet aside from overthrowing the government (which I don't see happening anytime soon). Changes will be slow to come.
My prediction for 'the best thing that could happen' from this upcoming election. Barack Obama is put into office. Maybe gets some crazy socialized systems put into place. People eventually realize that socialism just doesn't generally work and as a result begin to push towards a more libertarian limited government. It's a nice pipedream of mine. Unfortunately, no matter what, I think the next few years will be rather shit.
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Anyone could put together a list of reasons to not vote for a disliked candidate. That is exactly why there are options for people at the polls and we don't no longer have a monarch, despot or emperor.
I feel like the current system that is in place is only as flawed as the electorate. As long as we continue to be ignorant about those chosen to represent us, the system will appear flawed as those in power exploit the system. This post was only created as a tool for those looking to dissuade others from voting for McCain. There are very valid reasons for voting for McCain. However, I feel that the bad outweighs the good. It's not a pro's and con's list. It's just a tool and a blog post by an educated nobody living in Alabama. :)
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