I actually enjoyed watching the Biden-Palin debate last night. Although I’m a Mama for Obama, I really went into it with an open mind. Gov. Palin is obviously a very intelligent, successful woman with great confidence. I also believe that she is an honorable person who goes with her gut versus pressure from the outside. In addition, she’s funny. I think that if she lived near me, I’d like to be her friend. She seems like someone who would be a lot of fun with her quick wit, and she obviously likes to shop - lots of extra points from me!
As far as Sen. Biden is concerned, his appearance is a little too polished for my taste, but he is obviously also very intelligent, very qualified, and like Gov. Palin, seems to have a quick wit as well. I don’t know if he likes to shop or if someone else shops for him, but I would like to get the name of his dentist! He has the whitest teeth I’ve ever seen!
No, I’m not as shallow as I’m appearing. I’m not going to vote for anyone because of their teeth or their sense of humor. I am concerned with the issues. I’m concerned with the economy, with the health care system, and with single moms in particular. Yes, I believe that the church should be taking care of the underprivileged, but unfortunately, we’ve got a ways to go before that actually happens. I don’t want higher taxes, but if I made over $250,000 a year, and a few extra dollars could help some of my friends without insurance, friends who are self-employed or who have been laid off, I suppose I’d be willing to part with some of mine to help them. Robin Hood, socialism???? I hope not, but I know that I’m sounding a little that way.
Bottom line, though, after watching what I deemed an excellent discussion, I was thoroughly disappointed, even ticked off, when I got on the internet for a fact check and discovered that both candidates had lied about their opponents. Surely, they were just spinning the truth as most politicians are known to do, but they LIED. Gov. Palin lied, and Sen. Biden lied. (Gov. Palin actually lied more, but I”m not sure that that makes a difference.) Why do they have to lie? Let me hear the truth and then choose who I agree with the most. I’m not an idiot. I don’t think that I’m going to agree with anyone all the time. JUST QUIT LYING OR SPINNING OR WHATEVER IN THE HECK YOU CALL IT!!!!
October 7th, 2008 at 7:19 am
I’m curious what you used to do your fact checking online? Are you sure that source(s) is telling the truth either?
No comment on the socialism thing…I still love ya though! =0)
October 7th, 2008 at 7:27 am
I’m not sure they’re telling the truth either. Seems that everyone lies or spins everything. It was actually an “independent” article composed by several different people. It was posted just after the debate, and I can’t honestly tell you who it was by. Regardless, I think it’s fair to say that they’re all politicians!
I know I sound like a freakin’ socialist sometimes. I’m not proud of it - just amazingly frustrated with the state of things!!
October 8th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
What was the source? I’m always curious about what each of the sides say and how much truth or lies are in them. I too am frustrated with all the lies. I want a FACT SHEET on both candidates. Just tell me the FACTS, no spins, no half truths, no fluff. I think that I am also intelligent enough to make a decision AFTER I know what I’m looking at it. Seems so easy and logical…but why can’t we get that?
Regarding the Robin Hood syndrome…I think those that do make over $250k are already giving away 1/2 of that to the government to supposedly fund such wonderful programs as mentioned by the candidates. And, I know several of those people that give generously to many, many legitimate causes. Why do they need to give even MORE than their fair share? Why would they want to work harder (or smarter) to make more money if the gov’t is only going to take more of it away, thus bringing everyone to the same earning level? Is that fair?
Is it the government’s job to tell us how to help our fellow American in need? Or maybe I should say, “dictate” us? I don’t feel comfortable with that plan.