Presidential Politics

For those of you looking for a TAR recap/thoughts, I'm claiming the 5th today... thought it was a good episode, particularly Lorena's classic meltdown over the camel milking... but some thoughts about the Presidential race have been on simmer for awhile, so I feel it's time to let those thoughts out.

I am supporting the Democratic nominee for President. 

Who?  While it doesn't show much depth to my political character... it really doesn't matter... just like it hasn't mattered for most of my voting life.

While it is fun to argue amongst the candidates and take those tests that tell you which candidate most closely aligns with your own belief system, my gut tells me that a lot of people are not too different from myself.

That's why I get kind of frustrated when I read... "anyone but xxx" or "I hope it's not xxx"... and this is about members of one's own political party (or should I say not a member the opposition party?). 

Okay, who am I kidding ... when it comes to the Democrats, those xxx's are pretty much Hillary with a hint of Barack and John thrown in for good measure.  Sometimes it feels as if way too many people are waiting (or, dare I suggest, even hoping) for Hillary's version of the Howard Dean Scream implosion... and again, I am sensing this amongst non-Republicans.

I do "get" the reasons for ABC (the 'ole "'Anyone But Clinton" acronym resurfaces)... yes, even amongst non-Republicans, but I just don't see ultimately what good it does... except give the opposition more ammo (pardon the pun), that it's a divided front... one reason I particularly dislike primary season.

So sure support your candidate, but why go on the record bad-mouthing or expressing disdain for the others?  If Hillary's not your choice, are you voting for Rudy?  If Barack's not your cup of tea, is Mitt the way you go?  If not John E. or Joe or Dennis or Chris or  Bill... then Fred or John M. or Mike or Tom or Duncan?

Comments

[Scott-O-Rama]

Well said Ed! Well said!

I generally like to say who I'm *supporting*, but I did rag on Obama for a bit regarding his stance on gay issues. I don't think I trashed him though, and he will still be a million times better than any of the Republican candidates.