Interactive Graphic: Swing States on the 2008 Electoral Map

God help this country and the citizens. I am Rep. but voted Dem. but I really think we are to far gone for either man to bring us back. The only hope we have is if we try and work together for a better tomorrow instead of trying to pull apart from one another. We have got to be one of the greediest and most self centered countries there is. The man elected for President is only as good as the people who put him there.

God help this country which ever one wins. I am Rep. but voted Dem. We are to far gone for either man to bring us back in 4 or 8 years. The only hope we have is to pull together as a nation of one.

Look at the past 8 years and tell me about the intellect and Americanism of so called Republicans. How does our country look in the eyes and hearts of the rest of the world at this point in time? Why do so many of the rich and well off people in this country feel they have no obligation to the poor, needy, hungry, homeless, helpless and downtrodden "fellow" Americans in this country?

I have read hundreds of the comments posted on the internet and was amazed and disgusted at the number of those individuals who stated how hard they had worked and no one (refering to Obama's comments on taxation) was going to take thier money. A lot of the comments stated that everyone had the same rights and abilities to make fortunes but they were just too lazy and irresponsible. For the vast majority of my fellow Americans, I totally disagree with that perception. As for those who have been fortunate enough to accumulate $250,000 or more a year in wages or net profit, they have not done so because they have worked harder than the many thousands that have worked two, or more, jobs. Or, those who work long hours seven days a week just to make ends meet. Not all people have the same educational levels or learning abilities as those who are blessed with them. Not all people can continue thier education when thier children or families are destitute. Are these examples of the people you refer to as lazy and/or irresponsible?

If you are making over $250,000 a year, you are doing so, for the most part, totally due to luck. Many others get there from stepping on others, like rungs on thier ladders to so called success. Others achieve thier status by various illegal means. NO ONE IS BETTER OR HAS WORKED HARDER THAN THE MAJORITY OF THIER FELLOW AMERICANS!

How much wealth does any one person need to achieve the American dream? Ten million? Fifty million? A hundred million? A billion or more? When does the American dream become the American greed and selfishness?

If you acquired wealth through an inheritance, or you won the lottery, or you took over the business mommy or daddy left for you, you did not earn it.

Every American needs health care, equal educational opportunities, food, clothing and a roof over thier head.

My American dream includes every fellow American. Not just myself or a chosen few.

Most of the people I have to work with are Mexican immigrants who cook, clean, plant, garden etc... and do not get half of the money they should, they do not get a free handout. I also live in a place where most of the renters are Mexican because they have been loosing their houses due to the fact that they got high interest loans of $5000 a month. they go to sleep early and get up early. They hope to get visas someday so people do not mistreat them and treat them as slaves. They hope when they get visas they will feel as they have as much rights as others. Unfortunately, until Americans who have money and employ cheap workers "negreros" get penalized for employing undocumented people there is not going to be change.
Remember this is America and yes we have a lot of opinions; however those who never voice their opinion for whatever reason (lack of language, education, working 3 jobs not being able to seat at a computer etc.) are those people who generally do everything we do not do. Most of us or our ancestors have been there at some point; it just happens now Mexicans are the last mayority of immigrants who arrived last.
For those who still do not understand I challenge you to move, not because you want to, but because you have to ... arrive in a land where you don't speak the language, you do not understand most of the system and where you have to work to survive... It will be a hell of an experience. I did. :)

What's really sad is even the talk radio channels in Phoenix right now, which I believe is held nationally, is just ribbing McCain because he can't even win the support of his own state. And they are Republicans! The anchors are Republicans and just find it so pathetic that McCain can't even sustain his home state.

OMG im puking inside my mouth right now.....

I CANNOT believe that such an ANTI AMERICAN can be so close to beeing elected president!! Boggles the mind

inkadinkadoo: I understand the poverty in Mexico and other countries, however, as my parents had to go through the proper proceeders when immigrating from Europe, so should EVERYONE that desires to live in our country. Believe me when I tell you, my parents were given NO handouts when they came here and were told they could go back to their homeland if they required any assistance such as FOOD when they had nothing. Please don't tell me how bad it is. Mexican people need to go through the proper channels and have no rights in our country until they do. Do you not agree that we have a problem with this situation? Why is that anyone who is not a citizen in other countries have limited visas? It's because there needs to be CONTROL. I agree with the statement on the Statue of Liberty, come and be happy, thrive, but do it right.

As for Obama, I see hope and intelligence. He has had the most perfect campaign ever. And I am praying that he will be a great leader against all he has to deal with after GWB. John McCain may be able to handle the job, but my gut says no.

We all have our opinions, that's America! :)

GO OBAMA/BIDDEN!!! Hi OBAMA supporters! I'm asking you to ignore
All the opposition right now. There are no undecided voters here
Any longer. Let's all join together and SEE IT! God Bless Us All!

UNITED WE STAND

VISION: The year is 2016. We glance at the television one morning
and see President Obama having another of his many press conferences.
He has now been in office for almost 8 years.

It hasn't been perfect, but things are way better than when he took office
in January of 2009. You notice that his hair has whitened and he still has
that winning smile and that take charge/positive energy that he had when he
was campaigning way back in 2008.

You remember back to how concerned you were about whether or not he would
win in 2008 and you feel deeply contented that he has been safely in office
for such a long time.

He and Congress have done much to address global warming, health care,
development of alternative energy sources and a variety of other important
matters to the country and the planet. You feel deep gratitude for the past
eight years and how things have unfolded.

See it... Feel it... breathe it....

Let's shift our focus . . .
Stop fighting against McCain and Palin, and start working "FOR" Obama-Biden.

Let's stop driving ourselves crazy with all of the outrageous mind upsetting
details about them, and start remembering all of the wonderful reasons
we want Obama as our President.

THE CHALLENGE: take 30 seconds right now. Close your eyes and imagine
exactly what our country will feel like with President Obama. Imagine how
good it will feel. Imagine whatever it is about him that you desire.
Imagine the pride. Imagine the diplomacy. Imagine the peace. Imagine the
wind mills and the clean cars. Imagine the citizen groups. Imagine the earth
being healed and revitalized. Imagine being very proud of your country and
its leader. Imagine whatever it is that draws you to support Obama. Imagine
what your life will look like.

CHANGE FOR HOPE!

PhoenixAz, I, too, live in Arizona, Tucson as a matter of fact, and you are half right. We do have a problem with illegal immigration but it is NOT McCain's fault. He is not down on the border ushering them into the country. They have come for years and they will continue to come so long as we support policies like NAFTA that make the wealthy richer off the sweat, tears and blood of the Mexican worker. I was going to say poor or poverty stricken but those words do not do justice to the poverty in Mexico. It far exceeds that of the poorest American, I dare say they would gladly live in what we think of as poverty in this country. For you to blame McCain for the problems you have blamed him for you are unfair. He has done a good job and has definitely got more experience that is required by the man who is chosen to lead us than Obama. What had Obama done except talk about Obama? He had done nothing that comes even close to what we need from our leader. I am a Democrat but I cannot vote for him, sorry, he just hasn't gotten the experience. It is not a matter of race, I would gladly have voted for Colin Powell, who is a proven leader with the experience required.

Thank you PhoenixAZ, I'm with you the whole way in your McCain commentary - well said!

And inkadinkadoo, I don't every think Obama EVER ONCE SAID he was going to SAVE US. He is definitely up for the challenge though and being that its between him and McCain, Obama gets my vote because he will have the longevity to make even keeled conscious decisions. McCain is ready to bottom out and then we are stuck with a real mess in second position.

You are a MORON IF:
1) You think you have God all figured out and quote things from Revelations on this Forum.
2) You think Obama is evil; you think McCain is evil. Both are great AMERICAN MEN!!!
3) You cannot objectively look at the issues and vote instead of calling people names.
4) You think one will hut the economy and make it worse than it is. It cannot get any worse!!!