Quote Originally Posted by Oggyflute View Post
In regards to this election, what I look for is basically any reaction that will filter down to our own market & economy, interest rates etc. Things that would have a direct bearing on myself and my lifestyle. Which is also how I look at elections locally, both State & Federal, at least at first. Then of course, you might afford yourself the luxury of thinking about issues in a wider outlook, like troops at war & global warming. But essentially, I believe most people are worried about their jobs, feeding their family, health care, schooling, basically the things that allow us to function in society. OK, now who's the best person and party to do that!?? Can be a tough choice, but I'd rather have to have that choice, than to never have it.
Ahem, at the risk of offending my "fellow 'Murican's"-


At 232 some odd years old the Untied States (pun intended) in some cases is way too young to really know what we want in a politician.

It's great to hear opinions, without the well deserved snickering, about how we look to other people in other places.

There are many, more qualified men than BO that could run for the Democratic nomination. The fact is that money fueled 'extravaganzas' and wasteful spending is part of the plan to get into office. All politicians have the inner megalomania -as you may suspect and know. So spending money on elaborate stages with giant screen TVs, fireworks and speeches that captivate but do not flesh out any political standings are the norm.


About Barack-
There is a certain novelty about his being black, being a good speaker (BS shoveler) and having rock star good looks. I really don't care about that. being a little more insightful is always a good thing! The Republican-LOL, you may know the answer to this.....Why not just call them PUBlicans? - isn't any better. He does have a bunch of minuses on his dance card. But he's what we have to look at.

In the end it's a popularity contest that includes the spouses, the issues and how many lies you can get away with.

You can equate the campaigning to a clown car you see at a circus.

Except it's a limo and and the pinstripe suit is the costume of the day.


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One day I hope we can meet, I'll explain American football to you in exchange for some pointers on what happens on the pitch with the Aussie style FB? It's far more exciting than stupid politics.


I'll buy the first round!