Election Addiction

It's going to be tough, but what we need to do next is engage on the issues and remain involved in the governance of our country so that there is never another replication of the last 8 years. This is a government that is supposed to be of, for and by the People, but it will only be if we chose to make it so.

It's going to be tough, but what we need to do next is engage on the issues and remain involved in the governance of our country so that there is never another replication of the last 8 years. This is a government that is supposed to be of, for and by the People, but it will only be if we chose to make it so.

truth be told.. you didn't keep up with all the news, only what you wanted to hear. The RNC and McCain had ties to Acorn. Duh? They even arrested a couple of caucasian guys! Let's get on with the count.

I plan on continuing to watch when I can for other breaking news. I plan on being active online and in the community to help Obama get the job done for America. It will require another grassroots-like effort (which his campaign has started) to achieve the greatness our country needs. Every American needs to play an active role in the process and not just sit back and expect the politicians to do it.

One thing the media overlooks with regards to African-American, Latino-American , and America's Gay voters is their clear disdain for old Washington politics when it comes to race, gender, and sexual orientation. Many countries in the world and many US states now want to decide whether gay marriage should be legalized. McCain and Palin claim to adhere to State's Rights though have spoken out against gay marriage, and McCain supported the DOMA. In regards to civil rights, McCain has changed his tune with regards to the handling of our nation's immigration dilemma involving the 12 milion undocumented residents, many of whom are of Mexican decent and are hardworking people. Also, in 1996, McCain voted AGAINST the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, as it lost by one vote in the US Senate. that year. The name of the bill alone was a no-brainer when it comes to non-discrimination in the workplace, though for some reason McCain voted against it. McCain also voted against the Hate Crimes bill proposed after the beating death of U of Wyoming student, Matthew Shepherd. Gov. Palin also draws stark contrast between her and sen. Biden when it comes to sex education in schools and termination of pregnancy in cases of rape and incest. The former believes a woman should carry a pregnancy conceived by an act of rape; whereas, the later believes it is a woman's right to an abortion that prevails over the life of an unwanted preganacy.

So there are many issues which differentiate Senators Obama and McCain., and their running mates. However, those differences are not only reflected by how they aim to resolve our nation's sinking ecomony, troubled health care and energy policies, and bringing our troops home, but also in how they perceive equality and justice in America. African-Americans seek equality in the workplace, and affordable education. Latino-Americans want immigration reform and affordable healthcare. Gay Americans want the right to be married and adopt children, and Women continue to seek equal pay for equal work , and their continued right to contraception and abortion. It's ironic that McCain voted against ENDA and the Hate Crimes bills, as he said gay Americans are not a "special group". And even America's mddle-class families can be now viewed as a discriminated group wen it comes to the Bush tax cuts on the wealthy, as opposed to the proposed tax relief offered by Senator Obama. However, if they (Gays) aren't a "special group' what makes them so special or extraordinary that Mccain believes the federal government should deny these tax-paying citizens the right to marry their same-sex partners. There is an obvious inconsistency in the way McCain-Palin perceive Equality for All Americans.

When you look at it closely, the differences are quite clear and the American people are finally seeing that in 2008 presidential election. God Bless America.

"The Economist" just endorsed Sen. Obama the socialist. Take that John McCain!

HEADLINE: America Should Take a Chance and Make Barack Obama the Next Leader of the Free World

TEXT: IT IS impossible to forecast how important any presidency will be. Back in 2000 America stood tall as the undisputed superpower, at peace with a generally admiring world. The main argument was over what to do with the federal government's huge budget surplus. Nobody foresaw the seismic events of the next eight years. When Americans go to the polls next week the mood will be very different. The United States is unhappy, divided and foundering both at home and abroad. Its self-belief and values are under attack.

For all the shortcomings of the campaign, both John McCain and Barack Obama offer hope of national redemption. Now America has to choose between them. The Economist does not have a vote, but if it did, it would cast it for Mr. Obama. We do so wholeheartedly: the Democratic candidate has clearly shown that he offers the better chance of restoring America's self-confidence. But we acknowledge it is a gamble. Given Mr. Obama's inexperience, the lack of clarity about some of his beliefs and the prospect of a stridently Democratic Congress, voting for him is a risk. Yet it is one America should take, given the steep road ahead.

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He Has Earned It

So Mr. Obama in that respect is a gamble. But the same goes for Mr. McCain on at least as many counts, not least the possibility of President Palin. And this cannot be another election where the choice is based merely on fear. In terms of painting a brighter future for America and the world, Mr. Obama has produced the more compelling and detailed portrait. He has campaigned with more style, intelligence and discipline than his opponent. Whether he can fulfill his immense potential remains to be seen. But Mr. Obama deserves the presidency.