Thanks to my friend, Erin, I have another site to add:
Campaign Issues 2008
It attempts to deliver succinct summaries of where the candidates stand on the issues by using their own words (from speeches, debates and press releases) and actions (through voting, bills, proposals, etc.).
After this last debate (Which most of the press I've seen calls a slight win for Obama, but where instead I saw two children get involved in a battle of, "Nuh-uh, that's not what I said, that's not what I meant! But you said..." ... rinse, repeat...) it may be a breath of fresh air.
A debate where I heard very little new, but heard both candidates take opportunities to show how contumelious they can be to each other, and still have a thin veneer of civility. I keep finding myself wishing there was a debate where the person asking the question was able to say, "Stop. You're going back to your script. Stay focused, and answer MY QUESTION." And I thought that Brokaw did a better job of this than previous moderators, but both men tended to blow right by their 1 minute time limit as well as any re-focusing attempt.
Is it possible to have a viable third party? I don't know. Is it possible to have politicians that you respect? I don't know. Is it possible to have a politician take a stance based on principle or belief, without weighing the balance of which answer will mean a net increase in votes? I don't know.
Who am I voting for? I still don't know. Grr.
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Moving on...
7 years ago
3 comments:
Is it possible to have a third party? There is a third, fourth and fifth party represented on most ballots in the US, the Libertarians, Greens and Independents.
This election, more than any I can remember, has given us a chance to look closely at third parties. The two party system is breaking down, these two candidates are trying to appeal to so many that they both look the same, and all they ever talk about is what the other has done in the past.
Don't be afraid to look into the other parties, it's not a wasted vote.
Who to vote for...McCain's 72...I'm sitting here picturing a President Palin...hmmm...not so much.
doug
I always love Dems and Repubs, never can have an intelligent debate. I ask my dad (who recently switched sides) why do you want to vote for him, what does he stand for, what about this issue or that, what about his plan for healthcare; I don't know.
My question: do any of these sellouts actually have a true stand. Obama "I will cut spending" what is the one thing he has done since he has been in office, asked for $900,000,000 in earmarks. Obama "I will have strict oversight on the banking industry" yet employees one of the biggest rapists, former CEO of Fanny May. And McCain, while he says I will cut taxes wants to tax your healthcare, has been on the hill for 26 yrs, tries to get rid of lobbyist but now employees 20+ on his campaign.
All four of the debates lacked anything of substance.
I think it is funny that the dems are saying Palin doesn't have the experience when Obama has no more than her. And she is the only one that could truly bring change to DC, at least she did that in Alaska.
Until we wake up as Americans and realize that they all have screwed us, vote all the bastards out, and tell them we will not take this anymore. It won't change.
I would fully agree with David, a third party vote isn't a wasted vote. The more people that vote for third parties the more it sends a message to the hill that we won't take it anymore.
Bill,B, or bro that forgot his log-in :)
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