I like poking around Craigslist. I jumped on the Rant And Raves this morning to check out the whining and saw a plea for help. Some poor sap was in need of knowing what was good about Obama. I am not a democrat, alas; I’m a halfhearted Republican. But I felt the person needed to hear my worthless opinion, so I emailed the following:
Hi,
I don’t have any names to call you…(what was up with the guy on Craiglist calling you an a-hole?) I do, however, feel his sentiments; it won’t make any difference who you vote for. There’s no way we can get a simple thing like campaign reform to come about. They have the power and we have nothing, but an empty vote.
Maryland will vote Democratic in the General election and no matter what I say or do will change that. Whether you vote for Obama or stay home, MD will still show up on “the big board” as voting for Obama.
I think McCain and Obama are a bit too tied to lobbyists, special interest groups and maintaining the status quo. That is a bad thing. The Federal Government needs a big change, not talk of change. It has grown so large and the ball is rolling down the hill so fast I don’t think it can be stopped any more. Even, my man, Ron Paul, can’t turn it around.
I also don’t think Obama can really change the huge mess in Iraq, either. I don’t think anyone can. There are about 14 mega bases over there with the acreage of cities, i.e., 15 miles across. He’s going to abandon them? Not likely. You can make yourself feel better for voting for him, but he’s just another suit.
Don’t get me wrong, the guy exudes confidence, his oratory is second to none, and his square jaw is carved right out of the same stone as Mt Rushmore. But take all that away and the suit just falls to the floor.
I will write-in Ron Paul because he is the only one that has old ideals of what I think America should be and stand for. Again I say, it’s a wasted vote, but what else can I do? If my vote or your vote could change this country do you really think they’d let us vote?
I don’t mean to come off simply negative. I really think the country is off mark, though. My life is good. Good job…I can afford the high gas. I still dine out, but the leaders are not serious. They are “leaders” in name only. Where are the leaders? Just one would be nice. Do you know any leaders in congress?
Shouldn’t Congress be working on issues related to the war? Isn’t that why so many voted for the change from the Republican run Congress to the now Democratic Congress? Did it even make the slightest difference? Today I hear they will bring up the issue of the Preakness horse that died after the race. I say WHA…? Was Barry Bonds busy? At least 4 from Bush’s administration have been called before Congress and refused to go…without consequences. I am left wanting.
Find something else to do with your life besides counting on these people. I say that with concern, not in a flip way. Or be one of those people that make a difference. (Don’t use the word “change” if you go that route).
See you at the revolution.
Your friend,
Doug
