More politics

Wow, President Obama came through for tonight's debate.  The thing that I can't understand is why Romney keeps opening his mouth; I think it would benefit him to keep it closed.  Fact checks are getting the best of him.  Not that I mind he looks like a complete moron, but you would think that some of his Republican buddies would advise him to do a little research or to talk less.  Favorite quote from this debate:  

"Gov. Romney, I'm glad you recognize al-Qaeda is a threat, because a few months ago when you were asked what is the biggest geopolitical group facing America, you said Russia — not al-Qaeda. And the 1980's are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back — because the Cold War has been over for 20 years. But Governor, when it comes to our foreign policy, you seem to want to import the foreign policies of the 1980's, just like the social policy of the 1950's, and the economic policies of the 1920's."

I think we all know who is president material and who isn't...especially when we look at their policies and look at how Romney doesn't seem to know how to make his mind up about things, except for his policy about gay marriage and equality.  He even wants to take away rights for homosexual couples that Obama has just given them.  Ugh.  Homosexuals getting married will not ruin anyone else's marriage!!!!!!!!  Homosexuals getting married will not result in an apocalypse!!!!!!!! Homosexuals getting married doesn't affect anyone else outside of the couple and their families and friends.  Who are these people kidding?!  Do not use the Bible/religion as a shield for your lack of tolerance of others, for your need to stomp on others so you can feel superior.  Mr. Romney, you are already a rich white male, of course you are on top right now, the only thing you are afraid of is having others that you see beneath you (common folk) as equal to you.  

Romney is also turning his back on people who have fought for our country, people who deserve our respect, people who deserve the resources this country can offer them.  If it doesn't benefit himself or his other rich buddies, it isn't worth his time.  He supports war, yet he has never served.  He wants others to die for him, yet he doesn't feel he owes them anything.  No benefits will find their way to deserving veterans if Romney becomes president.  President Obama has never served in war, but he doesn't seem to like war very much.  Basically, ask yourself if you could vote for a man of privilege who doesn't mind war and is willing to send other people's children to die for himself and others. 

Link to check out more about the debate:
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/10/22/best-romney-rebukes/



*Kristen

November Election

Midterms at WSU this week, but I realized I haven't posted in awhile.  Here's another blog listing accomplishments of Barack Obama, since there are so many people that feel as though he hasn't done anything worthwhile in office.  Also, I wanted to point out that we gave Bush eight years to create the mess we were in, bringing us almost another depression, how can we expect anyone to pull us out of the hole that he dug within just a couple of years?  We can't.  He has been working toward a better America, with very little support from Congress.  Come November, we will see whether the majority of our country is for progressing forward or if they want to take several steps back by voting in Romney.  I'm tired of counting the lies in the debates that he and his VP candidate tell.  If they are already this way, putting them in office is a really bad idea.  I'm not saying Obama is perfect; no human is.  I was disappointed at the lack of fight in him during the debates, but he didn't sink to Romney's level either.  He needs to step it up and be proud of what he's accomplished and point them out, modesty isn't that great in a situation like this.  People don't know what he's done because he, unlike most other politicians, doesn't brag about them every chance he can get.  He's probably disappointed that he hasn't made as much change as what he wanted, so he might see that as a failure.  Well, he's had about four years to begin filling the huge hole Bush dug us and threw us in, as well as adding water so we could slip around in the mud for awhile before being able to fix it.  Critique President Obama, but give him another chance, another four years to see what he really can do, now that he finally fixed some of Bush's failures. 

http://pleasecutthecrap.typepad.com/main/what-has-obama-done-since-january-20-2009.html

Keep in mind, that with Romney, people's rights will most likely get taken away, whereas with Obama, we'll continue to move forward toward equality.  If we truly love our country, we will vote for someone who advocates for those who are seen as "inferior" to people like Romney and the rich.  None of us are inferior just because of a difference in gender, sexual preference, skin color, economic status, etc, so we should step up and support people who see that as the truth.

I received my absentee ballot in the mail yesterday, and I am excited to vote for Obama again to truly see what more he can do for this country.

*Kristen