Saturday, September 27, 2008

Political Landscape

The political landscape in this country is heating up. It won't be long before we vote for a new President. In South Carolina, you can vote for a Governor and Lieutenant Governor separately. The Governor hates the idea, because he wants somebody that he likes. The Lieutenant Governor likes it, because he can be in office and do stuff without necessarily liking the Governor. It makes for a fun time in state government. But, in the Federal government, the Presidential nominee chooses who they want to be their running mate, and thus their Vice President. What if a candidate chooses someone who just doesn't quite cut it? Such is the situation this year. I wish I could vote for individuals rather than tickets. Usually, I have decided by now who I am going to vote for. It usually comes down as to who I trust. Someone who will make a good leader. Someone who will make the right decisions. But, let's face it. A President cannot do all that they promise they can do. They can make suggestions, but it is the Congress that gets things done. The President can help get more things done, if his party runs Congress. If not, then he just sits in the White House and complains. That is kind of what is happening now, because Bush is in the White House, and Democrats control Congress. A President is kind of like the country's PR guy. He wants to make us all feel good. If we aren't feeling good, he tries to put on a good face. Reagan was a master at making us feel good. So, if the election was held today, and if we could vote on the individual rather than the ticket, I would probably vote for McCain and Biden. I could be comfortable with that. But, I won't be able to vote that way, so I may just have to close my eyes; take a deep breath; and pick a ticket that will be the best for our country. Don't vote for someone just because you think he or she is cute. Don't vote for someone because you think SNL will have someone that can imitate them. Don't vote for someone because you think he or she is a good speaker. It is time to vote for someone that you think speaks to your lot in life. Someone who will make the decisions to keep you safe at night. Because here is something for you to think about. There are people out there who want you dead. Some of them live outside the country, and some live right here in the good old U. S of A. We call them terrorists. So, my friends, vote for someone who will fight to keep us safe from harm. And for goodness sake--VOTE! The next month will be fun to watch. Let's keep it clean, and no punching below the belt.

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