Posted by
Villain21x on Monday, June 11, 2007 5:53:09 AM
2008 ELECTION ADVICE: KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID
Too many times, people look so deep into something that they overlook the obvious. Sure, you have to look into a candidate's character, voting record, stances on issues, and other basic thingies, but you don't have to dig up every spec of dirt on someone's personal matters (financial wealth - or not, marital history, etc.) from a gazillion years ago just to vote.
This list is for undecided voters. Just look at the buzz words associated with each presidential candidate (or possible candidates) and use your God-given brain. Maybe you think of other, better buzz words that you might want to use. Either way, think of this as a word association game.
GULIANI: 9/11
CLINTON: Mrs. Clinton
ROMNEY: Religion (Mormon)
OBAMA: Black
McCAIN: P.O.W.
EDWARDS: Trial Lawyer, Hair
THOMPSON: Law & Order
GORE: Global Warming
GINGRICH: War Strategy
I could go on with some other noteworthy folks, but you get the idea. These are just the first things that come to my mind when I think of these people.
My point is: What's most important for America right now? Global warming, Law and order, terrorists, war strategy - or Hair?
Easily the right side of the fence has the vast majority of the initiatives that the good old US of A needs at this juncture. To me, the Top 5 issues go like this - and no, I don't think abortion, gay rights, legalization of drugs, or any other topics that nobody can agree on is a factor anytime soon.
1. Immigration. Protect our borders not only from illegal "migrants", but from possible terrorists.
2. Terrorists. Keep the war on terror abroad. Attack first.
3. Iraq, Iran, China, Russia, and any other Tom, Dick & Muhammad who's head is swelling with potential power to rule the world.
4. Religion. Bring Religion Back Out Of The Closet© (the book I'm writing)
5. Morals. I want better public service announcements, education, and guidance/assistance for our children.
Not that other issues such as taxes, and the Fair Tax, aren't important as well, I just tend to think that these are the Top 5 and need to be addressed immediately and firmly. Then we can move on to other topics that we, as Americans, want to preserve for our country, our culture and our future as our forefathers did.
I realize that #4 is controversial to some, but Athiests (I took the liberty of capitalizing the word albeit not worthy of the keystroke), for example are a small minority and shouldn't change the majority. Problem solved.
I also realize #5 is a wide and basic boring point to some, but every day on television, the radio, and on the internet, the fabric of our family values are crumbling at an alarming rate. I'm not suggesting to shut them down, just get Paris Hilton off of my news channel! Note: this was only 1 example - you get the picture.
These are just my opinions. No need to reply. I just truly believe we have an global issue with anti-american hatred, as well as internal issues that are compounding. We should think "inside the box", not be on the outside looking in.
Sounds like I'm running for President, eh?
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