Election 06, It's Finally Here
Thank God...
I don't know about you, but I'm so sick and tired of hearing "I'm so and so, and I approved this message." That has to be one of the most annoying and idiotic election laws in the history of this Republic.
I headed straight to my polling place on my way to work this morning and I was the first voter there. No surprise in the small town I live in. I cast my vote, and feel great having done it.
If you'll recall, I have expressed some discontent with my current Congressman, Phil English, in previous posts because he is what I call the Stealth Congressman. He's nowhere to be found and I follow politics pretty close. From everything I've read on him, he just seems like another Washington fat cat that will do what ever somebody tells him to do. His political stance for the most part is inline with mine, but there's just something about him that irritates me. It's a pretty safe bet he's a shoe in to win the Pennsylvania 3rd, but I decided to take a chance.
So I didn't vote for Mr. English. Don't worry, I didn't vote for the Democratic Candidate Steven Porter either. He's a leftist that believes in Universal Healthcare. None for me thanks.
No, I voted for Tim Hagberg of the Constitutional Party. He's a plant manager at a manufacturing facility in Northwest PA and from what I've read, he's more inline with where this country needs to be headed.
I know, I know, people will say I wasted my vote. For some reason, people like to vote for the person they think will win. I don't really get that. If the projected winner doesn't fall in line with what you believe, then why would you vote for him? I am the first to recognize that politics usually comes down to voting for the lesser of two evils. Call me an idealist, but that's what we need to change. We need real people in government. Real people that know how to get things done. I'm thinking a plant manager is someone that fits that category better than some Bush-Bot fat cat that just promotes the party line. And on many issues, I don't care for the Republican party line.
So, I did what I thought was right and I voted for someone that believes in the Constitution and not the party line. And I'll tell you this, I have a clear conscience. I feel better about voting for this guy than I've ever felt about voting against some other guy. Sure, my guy doesn't have a snow balls chance in hell of winning. But we have to start somewhere. Our country is in deep shit and I truly believe if we can get back to basic American thinking, we'll be fine. But we won't get back to basic American thinking if we don't do what we can to make a change. And what I can do today, is vote.
Have a great day and don't forget to vote.
I don't know about you, but I'm so sick and tired of hearing "I'm so and so, and I approved this message." That has to be one of the most annoying and idiotic election laws in the history of this Republic.
I headed straight to my polling place on my way to work this morning and I was the first voter there. No surprise in the small town I live in. I cast my vote, and feel great having done it.
If you'll recall, I have expressed some discontent with my current Congressman, Phil English, in previous posts because he is what I call the Stealth Congressman. He's nowhere to be found and I follow politics pretty close. From everything I've read on him, he just seems like another Washington fat cat that will do what ever somebody tells him to do. His political stance for the most part is inline with mine, but there's just something about him that irritates me. It's a pretty safe bet he's a shoe in to win the Pennsylvania 3rd, but I decided to take a chance.
So I didn't vote for Mr. English. Don't worry, I didn't vote for the Democratic Candidate Steven Porter either. He's a leftist that believes in Universal Healthcare. None for me thanks.
No, I voted for Tim Hagberg of the Constitutional Party. He's a plant manager at a manufacturing facility in Northwest PA and from what I've read, he's more inline with where this country needs to be headed.
I know, I know, people will say I wasted my vote. For some reason, people like to vote for the person they think will win. I don't really get that. If the projected winner doesn't fall in line with what you believe, then why would you vote for him? I am the first to recognize that politics usually comes down to voting for the lesser of two evils. Call me an idealist, but that's what we need to change. We need real people in government. Real people that know how to get things done. I'm thinking a plant manager is someone that fits that category better than some Bush-Bot fat cat that just promotes the party line. And on many issues, I don't care for the Republican party line.
So, I did what I thought was right and I voted for someone that believes in the Constitution and not the party line. And I'll tell you this, I have a clear conscience. I feel better about voting for this guy than I've ever felt about voting against some other guy. Sure, my guy doesn't have a snow balls chance in hell of winning. But we have to start somewhere. Our country is in deep shit and I truly believe if we can get back to basic American thinking, we'll be fine. But we won't get back to basic American thinking if we don't do what we can to make a change. And what I can do today, is vote.
Have a great day and don't forget to vote.
Labels: Politics
posted by Goose at 10:56
11 Comments:
I am constantly reading that America is in 'deep shit'. I am interested to know why so many of you think so.
Interested to see what the voting will mean to Bush.
Its a pity to waste you vote, but you only really do that if you fail to use it.
S
In case you hadn't noticed, the country continues to move to the left. Most Republicans today are as far left as John Kennedy was 45 years ago. A little progression is one thing, but things are quickly getting out of control.
Some ideas that seem to be gaining popularity could be disasterous for the U.S.. Government Healthcare: Think that's a good idea? Try going to the VA. That's a prime example of government healthcare. It's a nightmare. Government Schools? We spend $9,000 per child and we are still getting our ass kicked by how many countries? Widw open borders? You think maybe in a time of war we should take securing our perimeter fairly serious? The gooberment doesn't seem to think so. I could go on and on, but you should get the point.
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