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Hillary and Barack, Barack and Hillary
Jan. 10th, 2008 09:11 amI know that some of you don't like to see too much political stuff on your flist. Feel free to ignore this, if that's the case. I do, however, want to point out that when I bring something political to my LJ, it's because I feel that it's extremely important.
This may be the most pivotal election in our nation's history. There's too much at stake to make a mistake, or to make a vote based on emotions and not issues. If you don't want to read any further, allow me to beg the following:
Please DON'T vote on hearsay about the candidates. Do real research. Ask yourself who can really do the job. Ask yourself who has the experience and the record to back it up, because we can't afford a gamble right now. Ask yourself if your vote balances vision and ideals with practicality and experience in a way that will WORK. Ask yourself if you REALLY researched the issues and the candidates. THEN vote.
For those of you who want to discuss further, click the cut:
( Why I sincerely think Hillary Clinton is our nation's best chance... )
So, that's what I've got so far. If you have information that contradicts any of this, adds to it, or detracts from it, post a comment. Just be sure to give me a reliable source... I research everything regarding the candidates, and I confirm things from a minimum of two independent sources before believing them. Discussion is welcome - but NO FLAMES. (This applies to me AND to anyone who might comment here. Of course, if you post here to support Mike Huckabee, I might suggest you submit to psychiatric evaluation.) If you disagree with me, I'll welcome that, but please discuss with facts, and I'll return the favor. If you give me real, solid reasons to consider changing my mind, and those reasons can be confirmed, you might even change my mind. But remember, I don't take things at face value. I will check your sources. I ask you to check your sources, too. I'll re-check my own sources if there's something questionable. I want EVERYONE to make educated votes this year, including me.
A final note: I'll discuss issues, not race or gender. I'll vote for the candidate that seems to have the best credentials, record, and ability. Regarding race, religion, gender, and the like... I couldn't care less about those things.
This may be the most pivotal election in our nation's history. There's too much at stake to make a mistake, or to make a vote based on emotions and not issues. If you don't want to read any further, allow me to beg the following:
Please DON'T vote on hearsay about the candidates. Do real research. Ask yourself who can really do the job. Ask yourself who has the experience and the record to back it up, because we can't afford a gamble right now. Ask yourself if your vote balances vision and ideals with practicality and experience in a way that will WORK. Ask yourself if you REALLY researched the issues and the candidates. THEN vote.
For those of you who want to discuss further, click the cut:
( Why I sincerely think Hillary Clinton is our nation's best chance... )
So, that's what I've got so far. If you have information that contradicts any of this, adds to it, or detracts from it, post a comment. Just be sure to give me a reliable source... I research everything regarding the candidates, and I confirm things from a minimum of two independent sources before believing them. Discussion is welcome - but NO FLAMES. (This applies to me AND to anyone who might comment here. Of course, if you post here to support Mike Huckabee, I might suggest you submit to psychiatric evaluation.) If you disagree with me, I'll welcome that, but please discuss with facts, and I'll return the favor. If you give me real, solid reasons to consider changing my mind, and those reasons can be confirmed, you might even change my mind. But remember, I don't take things at face value. I will check your sources. I ask you to check your sources, too. I'll re-check my own sources if there's something questionable. I want EVERYONE to make educated votes this year, including me.
A final note: I'll discuss issues, not race or gender. I'll vote for the candidate that seems to have the best credentials, record, and ability. Regarding race, religion, gender, and the like... I couldn't care less about those things.
