Well, I am surprised by several things. First, I am amazed that Huckabee has lasted as long as he has. I would have listed him as one of the first to go, but he has stayed the course. I am surprised at the level of support he enjoys, despite being a former clergyman. Perhaps this is an indication of how weak the choices are. For so many Repubs to give him their support, they must be trying to say something.
Second, I'm surprised at how tough a time Hillary is having. I thought she would be a shoe-in among the Dems, and in fact, would prefer her to BO (see below). Maybe it was just a matter of time until people wisened up about her.
Third, I am surprised that McCain is our man. I really thought Romney was the best qualified and that he would win the nomination. I am quite lukewarm about Mac; he has stuck his finger in the eye of the Republican party so many times that I am not eager to reward him with a national nomination. He is a departure from the legacy of Reagan, and will take the party to the left, no question.
Fourth, I am surprised at, and a bit concerned about, the level of support for BO. He certainly seems like a nice man, but many of his policies are simply non-starters. His radical pro-abortion position is unthinkable, but his policy to withdraw US troops immediately from Iraq is insane. It would be like Harry Truman deciding the war in Europe "isn't worth American lives" and starting to pull "our boys" out of Europe in the summer of 1945. BO seems to me naive about the conflict in the Middle East. Even if he wins the presidency, I suspect those who know better than he does will have a serious sit-down heart-to-heart with him and he will begin to "see the light." "We can end a war" is perhaps the most naive thing I've heard a politician say in years. I also suspect many will be voting for him BECAUSE he's AfAm, not because they agree with, or even know, his policies.
I'm concerned about the level of hysteria in his supporters. The pictures of his rallies are filled with glassy-eyed, almost mesmerized, young people. I am worried about that, for several reasons: first, people who follow like this are easily manipulated; second, I'm afraid they will be deeply disappointed when he gets into office (and I suspect he will), and they discover he's human, can't deliver on all his promises, and the world continues to be filled with evil.
I suspect anyone who attempts to criticise him will be labeled as a racist, which is sad. This will inhibit any serious discussion of his views. This is not going to be a pleasant election cycle.
I wonder: if it is wrong to vote AGAINST someone because of their race/skin color (and it is, in my opinion), is it OK to vote FOR someone because of their race/skin color?
Second, I'm surprised at how tough a time Hillary is having. I thought she would be a shoe-in among the Dems, and in fact, would prefer her to BO (see below). Maybe it was just a matter of time until people wisened up about her.
Third, I am surprised that McCain is our man. I really thought Romney was the best qualified and that he would win the nomination. I am quite lukewarm about Mac; he has stuck his finger in the eye of the Republican party so many times that I am not eager to reward him with a national nomination. He is a departure from the legacy of Reagan, and will take the party to the left, no question.
Fourth, I am surprised at, and a bit concerned about, the level of support for BO. He certainly seems like a nice man, but many of his policies are simply non-starters. His radical pro-abortion position is unthinkable, but his policy to withdraw US troops immediately from Iraq is insane. It would be like Harry Truman deciding the war in Europe "isn't worth American lives" and starting to pull "our boys" out of Europe in the summer of 1945. BO seems to me naive about the conflict in the Middle East. Even if he wins the presidency, I suspect those who know better than he does will have a serious sit-down heart-to-heart with him and he will begin to "see the light." "We can end a war" is perhaps the most naive thing I've heard a politician say in years. I also suspect many will be voting for him BECAUSE he's AfAm, not because they agree with, or even know, his policies.
I'm concerned about the level of hysteria in his supporters. The pictures of his rallies are filled with glassy-eyed, almost mesmerized, young people. I am worried about that, for several reasons: first, people who follow like this are easily manipulated; second, I'm afraid they will be deeply disappointed when he gets into office (and I suspect he will), and they discover he's human, can't deliver on all his promises, and the world continues to be filled with evil.
I suspect anyone who attempts to criticise him will be labeled as a racist, which is sad. This will inhibit any serious discussion of his views. This is not going to be a pleasant election cycle.
I wonder: if it is wrong to vote AGAINST someone because of their race/skin color (and it is, in my opinion), is it OK to vote FOR someone because of their race/skin color?
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