Politics time! (US)

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Honestly I don't trust or like any of them! 

I've heard that outside the US, Obama has a lot of the "black" vote. But apparently outside the US, "black" is anyone with dark skin. So he's got supporters all over the world, even parts of the middle east.

RyanAnn wrote:

I voted for Hilary in the Michigan primary, so it doesn't count. I am still for her, but I will vote for Obama if he is the one on the ticket in Nov.
I am just happy that we are less then a year till we get a new president.

lol, my friend said he went to a republican thing on his campus and started chanting, "Four less years, four less years!"

Go Obama!

Deltania wrote:

What a dangerous topic. Especially during an election year.

Honestly, I can't put my support behind anyone. I'll be gladly welcoming a change of pace, but I don't like any of the candidates. Obama's got some good ideals. But I'm worried that that's all they are. Hillary knows politics, but  she plays the game too much. And I'm disappointed in McCain's complete change in policy on torture just to gain party support.

I totally agree with you...this election is a scarey one!! 

It is a very dangerous topic but some one wanted to know what a McCain supporter thought of the Hillary/Obama situation.

I don't like either one. Hillary (don't send me nasty messages)...as a woman she just can't keep her "feelings" under control and crying on tv proved we are not ready for a female president.....what is she gonna do.....get what she wants by shedding tears? No way, that's a huge sign of weakness I don't want in my next president.

And Obama, everything that surrounds him and his wife....not the answer either, Our country is going downhill and this election is just going to make it worse in my opinion.

I am from England and the updates are always on our news....

I think in terms of Hilary Clinton, she would have had a lot of input into what happened and the same views as when Bill Clinton was president so I think she had her chance then to make a difference and they didn't do that much so why would it be different this time?

If Hilary Clinton wins it would be the same as having Bill Clinton in power again.

Chantilly33 wrote:

Hillary (don't send me nasty messages)...as a woman she just can't keep her "feelings" under control and crying on tv proved we are not ready for a female president.....

That's really sexist and I'm quite shocked to hear that in this day and age.
I dislike Hilary, but not because she is a woman, I dislike her because I think she is power hungry and lies.
Many countries have female leaders- New Zealand, for one- Helen Clark. And England was ruled by Margaret Thatcher for years, she was fabulous. A woman can be just as good a ruler as a man and it's unbelievably sexist to say that a woman can't be a president because she is a woman.
If I were you, I'd go do some research about female leaders and try to get some respect for your own gender.

I am a conservative and tend to vote Republican, butI have supported Obama from day one!  At first I chose not to support Hillary because of Bill, but now I choose not to support her because of her. She lies, she cries and whines, she manipulates and she is incredibly hypocritical.  I don't agree with the above post that we aren't ready for a female leader--I just believe we're not ready for this one in particular.  And being married to a president does not give you experience. I'm sorry, it doesn't! 

I will admit, though, if she wins the democratic party's nomination, I will cringe and shudder as a I cast my vote for McCain. (Yes, I dislike her and her politics that much.) I just hope he picks a decent running mate. I don't want him for president, but the Bush/Clinton era IS OVER!!

I'm not the OP and maybe I missed a joke, but...

Moswen wrote:

Xambesi wrote:

Chantilly33 wrote:

Hillary (don't send me nasty messages)...as a woman she just can't keep her "feelings" under control and crying on tv proved we are not ready for a female president.....

That's really sexist and I'm quite shocked to hear that in this day and age.
I dislike Hilary, but not because she is a woman, I dislike her because I think she is power hungry and lies.
Many countries have female leaders- New Zealand, for one- Helen Clark. And England was ruled by Margaret Thatcher for years, she was fabulous. A woman can be just as good a ruler as a man and it's unbelievably sexist to say that a woman can't be a president because she is a woman.
If I were you, I'd go do some research about female leaders and try to get some respect for your own gender.

Personally, I think the female gender is absolutally absurd. Whiney, manipulative, hypocritical. Always talking about how they want equal treatment but when it comes right down to it, they'll throw a fit if you don't treat them differently on account of the contents of their pants. They don't want to be equal, they want to be special, just like any other group of people that's ever been opressed.

LULZ. Yes, the evil womenfolk! Talk about archaic stereotypes... But it's okay, since I find men equally as chick and obnoxious.

Moswen wrote:

Buuut, ya know. That's a different argument entierly, really, and being a feminist I don't think you'll put any weight in things like that anyway.

What. No seriously, what? Explain.

This topic is w nktastic!

Regardless of who you support or your party affiliation (or lack thereof--I personally enjoy being an independent too, Diax) I want to encourage everyone who is old enough to to get out and vote. If your state hasn't held its primary, vote in it!  And if you aren't registered yet (especially if you will be 18 by Novemeber), get registered. Its quick and easy. I know in Texas all you do is pick up a form at the post office and mail it in, no stamp required.  You can check out www.declareyourself.com to get more registration info.  We can't make a change if we don't speak up!