But What About Me?
Question: In what year was the Presidential election decided by a best two out of three game of horseshoes because no one wanted to vote for any of the Candidates.
1. 2008
2. 2008
3. 2008
4. 2008
Factoid: The only control against non-citizens registering to vote is a required statement in the application form that the registrant is a U.S. citizen. Of course this application is printed in 17 languages. Go figure
What about me? I woke up this morning not looking forward to our Presidential elections. For decades I enjoyed listening to and trying to decide which candidate was going to be best for our country --which definitely included me. There were some great debates/platforms that I could ponder with relish. There were even times when I made up my own banner and stood along the highway letting people realize that even my one vote counted. Even in the worst of my own financial recession I could somehow manage to send, albeit it was a pittance, to my favorite candidate. But I can’t find a favorite candidate in any party this election cycle.
Me? Vote? No, I'm a Canadian. That was my response back in 2004 whenever anyone asked “did I vote in the general election.” It was almost true since Florida voters were so embarrassed and frustrated that some actually did move to Canada. Well they say time heals whatever it’s supposed to, but that's not true when it comes to voting in Florida. It is no surprise that when a survey was conducted a majority of the voters expressed their intentions not to vote in the Republican Primary on Jan 29th. So the powers to be had to come up with a solution. For the first time in Florida's history there will be an amendment added to the ballot that is a measure to cut property taxes! Yes that's true and all of a sudden a new survey shows an increase of over 20% beyond the 2000 and 2004 elections. Whoever came up with that idea, certainly deserves some kind of political medal. And maybe there should be other encouragements like an amendment to the Constitution that allows non-citizens to run for President. People who really care about the welfare of the United States. Arnold, Fidel, Hugo are just a few that come to mind. Or perhaps have one of the think-tanks rewrite and update the Constitution to keep up with our evolutionary My-Space, Your Face, My Face, media driven information centers. Of course we'd have to lower the voting age to 16 but if they're old enough to drive and drink they're old enough to vote. But after all we are a country of the people, by the people, except I keep asking "what people" and can't get a good answer from any candidate.
But back to my vote. I have found a candidate who’s my age but some think he’s to old (actually only one…Chuck Norris) and that irks me because I’m the candidate’s age and I certainly feel that I could be president. Oh yeah, Chucky made that comment right after finding out that he application for running was denied based on his height. Simply said he is too short to run because he would always be lost in a crowd or hidden behind a podium –that would certainly keep him from being able to join any debate. Just like in the Wizard of Oz, he’d have to be just a voice.
So what is the real reason Obama and Clinton are running in this race. Actually running away with the campaign leaving Edwards in the starting gate. But maybe like in the movies he just might blast out and win in the final stretch. (Yeah I know, unlikely, but I happen to like horse movies). Getting back to the real reason for O and C running I have but one simple question. Is it because they both want to be the first woman something.
I don’t think that’s enough reason for me to take them seriously especially when it comes to, how about me unless the first black man or first woman also becomes the first one to bring the price of oil down, create an equitable health care plan, realize that social security is important and possibly remember that there are many kids left behind. Just once I’d like to hear something like, we have to “walk softly and carry a big stick”. Thinking about that, if they were given big sticks they’d just battle it out on the debating platform. Although they could be given those little whips that jockey’s use. Small but effective except they do leave deep bruises.
No I haven’t forgotten about the old guy who is running in the other party. I could suggest that he no longer needs to be out there campaigning, he would serve our country better by entering a health spa and getting ready for the task ahead. Oops, did I reveal my projection on who I thought would win? Oh well, I guess I just couldn’t keep from blurting it out.
In simple terms I can only say this: When I enter the voting booth do I think to myself, “I want to be able to tell my grandchildren I voted for the first black president; the first woman, the elder statesman, or I voted for the best person to run our country.” But in truth I will really vote for the one who seems to care about me!
Clay
1. 2008
2. 2008
3. 2008
4. 2008
Factoid: The only control against non-citizens registering to vote is a required statement in the application form that the registrant is a U.S. citizen. Of course this application is printed in 17 languages. Go figure
What about me? I woke up this morning not looking forward to our Presidential elections. For decades I enjoyed listening to and trying to decide which candidate was going to be best for our country --which definitely included me. There were some great debates/platforms that I could ponder with relish. There were even times when I made up my own banner and stood along the highway letting people realize that even my one vote counted. Even in the worst of my own financial recession I could somehow manage to send, albeit it was a pittance, to my favorite candidate. But I can’t find a favorite candidate in any party this election cycle.
Me? Vote? No, I'm a Canadian. That was my response back in 2004 whenever anyone asked “did I vote in the general election.” It was almost true since Florida voters were so embarrassed and frustrated that some actually did move to Canada. Well they say time heals whatever it’s supposed to, but that's not true when it comes to voting in Florida. It is no surprise that when a survey was conducted a majority of the voters expressed their intentions not to vote in the Republican Primary on Jan 29th. So the powers to be had to come up with a solution. For the first time in Florida's history there will be an amendment added to the ballot that is a measure to cut property taxes! Yes that's true and all of a sudden a new survey shows an increase of over 20% beyond the 2000 and 2004 elections. Whoever came up with that idea, certainly deserves some kind of political medal. And maybe there should be other encouragements like an amendment to the Constitution that allows non-citizens to run for President. People who really care about the welfare of the United States. Arnold, Fidel, Hugo are just a few that come to mind. Or perhaps have one of the think-tanks rewrite and update the Constitution to keep up with our evolutionary My-Space, Your Face, My Face, media driven information centers. Of course we'd have to lower the voting age to 16 but if they're old enough to drive and drink they're old enough to vote. But after all we are a country of the people, by the people, except I keep asking "what people" and can't get a good answer from any candidate.
But back to my vote. I have found a candidate who’s my age but some think he’s to old (actually only one…Chuck Norris) and that irks me because I’m the candidate’s age and I certainly feel that I could be president. Oh yeah, Chucky made that comment right after finding out that he application for running was denied based on his height. Simply said he is too short to run because he would always be lost in a crowd or hidden behind a podium –that would certainly keep him from being able to join any debate. Just like in the Wizard of Oz, he’d have to be just a voice.
So what is the real reason Obama and Clinton are running in this race. Actually running away with the campaign leaving Edwards in the starting gate. But maybe like in the movies he just might blast out and win in the final stretch. (Yeah I know, unlikely, but I happen to like horse movies). Getting back to the real reason for O and C running I have but one simple question. Is it because they both want to be the first woman something.
I don’t think that’s enough reason for me to take them seriously especially when it comes to, how about me unless the first black man or first woman also becomes the first one to bring the price of oil down, create an equitable health care plan, realize that social security is important and possibly remember that there are many kids left behind. Just once I’d like to hear something like, we have to “walk softly and carry a big stick”. Thinking about that, if they were given big sticks they’d just battle it out on the debating platform. Although they could be given those little whips that jockey’s use. Small but effective except they do leave deep bruises.
No I haven’t forgotten about the old guy who is running in the other party. I could suggest that he no longer needs to be out there campaigning, he would serve our country better by entering a health spa and getting ready for the task ahead. Oops, did I reveal my projection on who I thought would win? Oh well, I guess I just couldn’t keep from blurting it out.
In simple terms I can only say this: When I enter the voting booth do I think to myself, “I want to be able to tell my grandchildren I voted for the first black president; the first woman, the elder statesman, or I voted for the best person to run our country.” But in truth I will really vote for the one who seems to care about me!
Clay
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