From Libby to Ian:
In response to your earlier entry: I guess I am truly an endangered species. I honestly believe I am an “indie” and I will choose a candidate on his/her merits, not their party. I have only voted in a few elections (all local elections, as I recall), but would never vote for someone just because they are Democrat/Republican/Green Party. I think that is one of the most narrow-minded and apathetic things a person can do in their lifetime.
To answer the primary question: I have not heard a whole lot I admire about either the Democratic or Republican candidates for POTUS. It is not that I hate either one of them or would vote for one (or NONE, as the case may be) just so I would not have to vote for the other; I just don’t hear a whole lot of positive things coming from either campaign.
I don’t hear candidates addressing issues (except for Kerry pledging to help the “middle class”, which doesn’t help ME out… ).
I do not hear the people introducing the candidates addressing issues. So far, all I see is pointing fingers and poking fun and people booing and pointing fingers and wearing little Purple Heart stickers on Band-Aids , and frankly, I left that sort of behavior behind in high school for a reason.
I want a president who will be able to get through a whole sentence without a speechwriter whispering in his ear, but I also want one who can make a firm decision. I want a president who will help everyone out (not just his buddies), but I also want a president who knows exactly who it is he’s helping. I want a president who doesn’t exist, probably.
Would someone PLEASE direct me to the nearest person who will explain exactly what the candidates I CAN choose from will do to make my country better? Will it just be a choice between the lesser of 2 evils for me??
Thanks!
Libby
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