Comments on: What Happens When We Assume?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:03:10 +0000

I didn't vote because I didn't feel I could fully stand behind any one candidate. Abortion is a key issue for me and obviously that hurt Obama's chance at getting my vote, but McCain isn't much better. At least with Obama I knew what to expect because he's been rather consistent (albeit liberal) in his career. But when I compared McCain's voting record to his campaign statements, it was obvious he only jumped on the pro-life bandwagon when it was clear he was going to be the Republican candidate. On top of that, Obama has a clearer plan for abortion reduction, which while it won't get my vote in the next election, I'd rather see someone fighting to reduce abortions (which I've blogged about before; you can find it by clicking the "Abortion" category) than fighting for my money to fight a never-ending battle to end abortion.

But, even outside of Obama and McCain, I didn't find any candidates I felt I could support. I looked at several candidates and if they weren't liberal democrats calling themselves something else, they were extremely conservative.

By: bufanator

bufanator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:09:32 +0000

what I believe and support has come from my personal convictions and what I believe makes this country great! I do hate people stereotyping that conservatives/tea party movement are motivated by racism is stupid, yes there are few idiots in the crowd but not everyone. I personally have to disagree with the people who do, I know very few people, that do not like a black man in presidency…the majority of the conservatives are excited our country has reach a level to vote a black man in the Presidency but disagree with his agenda and policies that he is trying to pass. Which I blogged a little about yesterday…spending money we do not have is NEVER a solution! I do agree with you here…100% educate yourself before making stupid statements, do just believe what you hear.

By: bufanator

bufanator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:09:24 +0000

I had other reasons for not voting for Obama but race was not an issue! I am so thankful our country is at a place where a black man can be elected president disregarding all kinds of claims, muslim, natural born citizen, inexperience…our country was willing to look past that and race to vote him in. That is a major stride in our country. What is amazing is I use to consider myself a liberal conservative (I am neither republican or democrat) but as time goes on I am finding I am extremely conservative in my views…not 100% if that is a good thing but I was not raised with people who follow politics so most of

By: bufanator

bufanator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:01:05 +0000

No I did not vote for Obama but I could never vote for anyone who supports abortion(main deciding factor), but anyone who knows me knows I am not racist by any means! I feel that if I would be supporting Abortion which I HIGHLY oppose by voting and supporting a elected representative who supports this sin(hands that shed innocent blood)…we have had this conversation before and while I agree that we should focus on praying and funding choice groups, and ministries that are working against it rather than spending millions on lobbying against it I cannot vote for anyone who supports it.

By: bufanator

bufanator — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:57:06 +0000

I agree except you should have voted! BAH!

I do see power shifts in the U.S. from states to the federal…kinda scary imo. 1 thing I FULLY support Obama on and stand behind and applaud him for is his stance on education no matter ones circumstances or race! I personally feel that kids, especially in title 1 schools or low income with poor testing performances, should have watched his speech! In his running for president and during his presidency he has not changed! He still says there is no excuse, dads be dads, mothers be mothers, and children might have to work harder than some but GET your education!