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diamondlady
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« on: September 05, 2008, 03:41:15 pm » |
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Now that both conventions are over, does anyone wish to post their opinion here about how they felt the conventions were handled, do we still need a convention, and if they feel each candidate made the right choice for Vice Presidential running mate, and does it matter that much in your choice. If you want to open the debate on Governor Palin, please also keep in mind the same respect please for these candidates personal life. They deserve respect in that regard and slander will not be tolerated here. Also to our fellow members across the pond, if you have been following the debate, or if you have any questions to pose, or opinion, please feel free to post. Diamondlady Peer Moderator  |
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spitfire78
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« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2008, 05:04:25 pm » |
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Oh wow - don't get me started on our political system!!!!
I feel the conventions are basically unnecessary. Once the primaries are over, the parties know who their candidates will be, so I think it is a waste of time and money. I didn't watch either of them because it's all just rah, rah, rah - our party is wonderful and the other party is terrible. I'm one of those strange individuals who happen to think that both parties are a bit of both.
Instead of spending money on conventions and attack ads, I would rather see the money spent on televised debates and national forums where the candidates can lay out their ideas and agendas without belittling the other candidate.
I also feel the entire election process goes on for entirely too long. By the time the election rolls around, I'm sure I'll feel the way I always feel - at that point I'm so sick of the process I just want it over and don't really care one way or the other about EITHER of the candidates - just get it over with!
Well, I could go on and on, but I guess I've probably opened a big enough can of worms with this.
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gee4
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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2008, 06:02:55 pm » |
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I never understand the election campaign process in the US so reading your postings will be interesting.
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diamondlady
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2008, 06:23:15 pm » |
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Spitfire, it's ok. This is what this thread is for. Exactly those kinds of comments. Why not. I feel we've been in campaign process for entirely too long. Seems like every time I turned around another candiate came out and put his/her name into the ring. I'm going to be happy when this election is over. Just wanted to see what others thought, if they think they have had too much politics or if things should be run different, or, like or dislike the candidates without bashing the other side. Personally, the conventions are too long. They can shorten them down. Yes it's a good idea in theory to "get to know" your candidates a bit better and announce your running mate, but, really, how much is too much. You hear some of the same information over and over again, while still wanting to know their agenda's and specifics on their campgaign should they be elected. Each candidate has a website that gives specifics on each topic, which is great. I've been thru that on each side. This is the first time I actually spent time watching both sides of the conventions and reading and trying to learn a bit more about the candidates before making my decision. I already know my vote, but, I like to know what the differences are on each side with an open mind. Diamondlady Peer Moderator |
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msmarieh
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2008, 07:09:49 pm » |
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I have all kinds of things that bother me about our election process.
One of the most annoying in my opinion is that you have to choose a party in the primary. No one has every explained to me why that is necessary. I prefer to vote by individuals, not by party lines.
I'm always sick to death of it and think there has got to be a better way than we do it.
Marie
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mlm668
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2008, 08:02:11 pm » |
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In VA we don't have to choose a party in the primary but we can only vote one party. What party we vote in the primary isn't what we have to vote in the general election. The Republicans tried to make it that way here this year I think (or maybe it was you had to be registered Republication to vote Republican) but fortunately it failed. I have to say that for me this election has been interesting to watch - especially on the Democratic side. Either way it could have gone, it has been an historic event and kind of fun to know I was around to witness it and that my daughter's first election had an historic race. As for Governor Palin, I was insulted when I heard she was Senator McCain's choice. To me, it is so transparent why he chose her. If he wanted a female running mate, there are so many more qualified Republican women out there. She just doesn't have enough experience to gain my vote. To try and cater to me as a female, well, the simple fact that she is a hockey mom isn't going to grab me. I'm more like Lorelai Gilmore without the rich parents than your stereo-typical suburban mom. And having been a teenage parent (first child was born when I was 17 and a high school senior), I was horrified that she would put her daughter through all of this media scrutiny. Being pregnant at 17 is hard enough to cope with, but to be thrust into the national spotlight on top it is going to mess with your head no matter how well adjusted you are. Yes, the media is wrong to focus on it beyond the initial announcement, but she is wrong to place her daughter out there in the first place. Very poor judgment in my book and yet another strike against her. I'm leaning towards the Democratic ticket because I don't like what I'm hearing from the Republican. I don't think this country can take more of the same. Sad part is, I'm not confident the Democrats, while they may honestly try, will be able to make things much better. Michelle  |
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peaches2160
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2008, 11:29:18 pm » |
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Not really pleased with either choice of candidates. Didn't watch the TV to hear more of the same rhetoric. Either choice is scary to me.
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laurafmcdermott
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2008, 06:52:21 pm » |
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I live in the state with the first in the nation primary. I've been listening to this mess for over two years now. I am sick to death of it!
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adminforyou
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2008, 07:02:37 pm » |
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I think that six weeks of campaigning before the elections is more than enough time to know the candidates, have a couple of debates and then get it over with! Time and money could be better spent on handling the affairs of state.
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movinonup
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2008, 01:24:00 pm » |
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I believe McCain's choice of VP was excellent. If you watch her interview with Charlie Gibson on ABC, she has a strong grip on international affairs, and can hold her own on any subject. I am so relieved he was able to find a strong woman who feels so strongly about the pro-life issue. On the other hand... I am a little concerned for her family, which will have to deal without her presence for a good part of the next 4 years if she wins. To me, that's a HUGE sacrifice on her part. I realize it's a double standard for me to be worried about her family, since if this were a male, nobody would even think about that. I hope this post goes through -- I have had a lot of trouble posting replies lately. Movinonup |
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