Posted by Nadezda on August 31, 2008, at 18:15:53
In reply to Re: Sarah Palin???, posted by healing928 on August 31, 2008, at 9:22:47
It remains to be seen how Palin will come to be seen after she's tested. There are corruption issues, environmental issues, and-- contrary to what she says-- she did support the "bridge to nowhere."
I mostly vote on issues, not personalities, although I'd like to like my candidate. Obama isn't my personal cup of tea, although he's obviously a person of great talent and skill, and the ability to learn from experience. I just happen to agree with him on the issues. One that's particularly important to me is civil rights in general and womens' rights in particular. The Supreme Court under McCain really scares me.
Plus I agree with Obama on the economy (McCain admits he knows nothing about it, and his advisors seem quite bad-- eg, we all have access to free health care: just go to your local emergency room and you'll be treated, etc). Also on international relations-- I think McCain will have us in a terrible crisis with the Soviet Union before you can turn around, and I think his temperament (he's impulsive and given to fits of anger, as well as known to enjoy gambling-- all characteristics I think are dangerous in a world leader) and bad judgment could backfire and worse..
So I guess I really don't care that much about Biden (don't particularly like him) or Palin (don't like her for lots of reasons, and she's totally unready for the job).
To me, this election is about too many things I really care about--
What issues are important to you?
Nadezda
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