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Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Chelsea Oliver

Chelsea Oliver — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:07:46 +0000

This 2008 presidential election is very important to me simply because I am eligible to vote. As a young voter I am paying close attention to the debates. As I watch television I notice that I see more of the media making fun of the presidential election then getting the “real” story behind it. When I vote I don’t look at the color of their skin or their names. What I look at it is their plan to fix America. I mean, face it, America is in trouble right now. Many Americans don’t have health insurance and gas prices are sky high. All America needs is a new president that is not just all talk. We need a president that will make a change. The only way this will happen is if everyone that is 18 years or need to exercises their right to vote. Every vote counts. We can make history. Most elderly people will vote for McCain because he is a white man and most of the elderly people wouldn’t want a blank man to run the White House because they are racist, and most black people will vote for Obama just because he is a black man. I feel if everyone let go of the race factor and discrimination and look at the candidates plan to fix America we can make the right decision for the 2008 election.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Odalis

Odalis — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:44:14 +0000

I truly agree with you.Through out the last couple presidential election I have never been so interested and involve than the one occurring this year.The situations occurring and the media had cause me to pay more attention to what is happen in our country.This whole presidential race is becoming something personal and is getting out of hang.There should not be racism during this presidential election because to my opinion this is giving the candidates a bad reputation and why would some vote for some one that is that ignorant to use racism to their advantage so they can reach their goals.I agree this is becoming a popularity contest and that is not how it works.I really do not want to put religion into this but I go to church and I read the bible,all of the things that are happening now in our world is mention in the bible. Like I said I am not be religious here but there is worst things waiting for us, this is only the beginning.I truly would not give my vote to none of them because I want my vote to be giving to someone that would cause a change to our country, our communities, and our life in a good positive way.The candidates in this presidential election do not convince me that they would make a positive change to the country we live. So to all make your right choice and try to make a difference in this country.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Kaitlin Maxwell

Kaitlin Maxwell — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:34:13 +0000

Well, I am still laughing at the fact that Kermit the Frog can run for president. I think there are a lot of things wrong with the presidential campaign. A few people noticed that during the presidential debate, as Biden spoke, the camera was showing the backside of the VP candidates, showing off Palin’s legs. Also people pass judgment very quickly, such as when a woman in the audience called Barack Obama an Arab. I do not even follow the debate, but even I knew he was African American. It seems like people say many Caucasian people do not want Obama in office because he is black (or as one woman thinks, Arab) and are discriminating against him. Even though we are a diverse community there are still a lot of places where racism is still in effect. The media pretty much only broadcasts the drama and bad things that happen. You never see something good, not only with the presidential election, but with everything. Its ridiculous and I don’t even follow it. People need to understand that they are all people, just like everyone else. We all have problems, but it isn’t what you judge someone on. Even though Obama tried drugs in high school doesn’t mean he is puffing the magic dragon now, right? And just because McCain has morals and values that are viewed as old fashioned doesn’t mean he can’t perform the duties a president can. It shouldn’t be about race, the past, personal life or any of that, it’s about who is truly qualified and who can make the decisions that would benefit Americans and this country.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Ashley Fitzpatrick

Ashley Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:10:36 +0000

Ah. I completely agree with you Mrs. Hannon! I understand the media has to get into the presidential campaign, but not to this extent! The whole thing is turning into a popularity contest. That’s not at all how it should be. People should vote for a candidate because of their beliefs on how to run our government. The media has been trashing both candidates and their running mates.
If I could actually cast a vote in this years’ election, my vote would go to Barack Obama, hands down. I will be very upset if John McCain gets elected. For all we know he might die of a heart attack and Sarah Palin will be your president. Do you like the way that sounds? I know I don’t. Sarah Palin has almost no experience in the political world. Yes, the media has exaggerated to an extent, but I still believe she is not right for the job. She can just stay the governor of Alaska. Well, that’s it for my rambling!

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by ashley

ashley — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:25:19 +0000

I agree with everthing you said. But i also think that some people just need to let the racism go. i know its hard for the older people to let it go but time has change you shouldn’t vote on someone because the color of their skin. the canidates should be voted on by their experience and views and what their willing to bring to the white house. And for Mccain, he is really starting to scare me. it’s not really him but it’s plaine and that’s who represents him. i don’t understand why he would pick a air head like her to represent him.If i was able to vote the canidate i would have choosen is Barrack Obama.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Antonia

Antonia — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:20:00 +0000

Honestly I could care less about the election now.Like you said it’s getting a little out of hand with all this nonsense on the candidates.Basically I just want the election to be over with.All I know is that as soon as bush is out of office it will better better no matter which one of them win,Weather its McCain who’s this old ancient grandpa or Obama who’s this middle age black man.
ANYONE IS BETTER THAN BUSH!
Then again I want the best for my country because it is a democracy so therefore I want my voice to be heard and and my opinions to be looked upon.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Christopher Barrile

Christopher Barrile — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:49:22 +0000

Although many of us would not like to believe it, racism and sexism will play a large role in the presidential election.

People say that Obama will not win the race simply because he is not a white male… and what that has to do with politics is??? Well there you have it NOTHING! Senator Obama should be elected (or not) based on how he plans to run the country, what he wants to do for the American people, how true he really is to his campaign promises. Though, we all know that the “uniformed voters” will not vote based on moral intellect.

Sarah Palin. Have you seen the Saturday Night Live skit? She is a good looking idiot right? WRONG! Palin is one of the most intelligent women I have ever seen. Though her and I differ on almost all of our moral values, she knows what she wants, and she will get it. “A woman doesn’t know how to run a country” Yes, because Canada and New Zealand s government completely collapsed when they elected a woman as prime minister. Though I would not like to see Palin in office, because of our differences, she is indeed intelligent enough to run a country.

The uniformed voter. Hopefully there are not too many left out there with all the televised action of the campaigns. Perhaps it really has turned into a realty show. The winner, being the next president of the United States.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Johan Guttenberg

Johan Guttenberg — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:48:36 +0000

Barack Obama and Joe Biden are the obvious choice for the Presidential election. Republicans can only run this country further into the ground. Especially John McCain, he won’t change anything if he’s elected.All John McCain will do is continue the policies of George Bush. And God forbid anything happens to McCain’s old self, because then we’re stuck with Sarah Palin, who is the dumbest person I’ve ever met in my life.She couldn’t even name a newspaper or a supreme court case for God’s sake.In the event that something happens to Barack Obama, Joe Biden would obviously be a better president than Sarah Palin would.Obama is inexperienced, but Palin is even more inexperienced. I just think that as a pair Obama and Biden are better than McCain and Palin.I really don’t feel that any of these candidates are the right ones for the job, but I’d choose Obama if i could vote. But honestly I think everyone should just vote for Ralph Nader, because that man needs a check in the win column. Nader, Nader, Nader.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Todd

Todd — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:47:06 +0000

To start, something that really pisses me off is the whole ordeal concerning Obama’s middle name. So what if it’s the same as Saddam’s last? Was it Obama’s choice? No. I’m sure Obama’s mother gave him his middle name to honor Saddam- you know, before anyone knew who he was (Saddam was twenty-four when Obama was born). That makes a lot of sense. It’s complete bull and a lot of nonsense.

Honestly, I have watched almost none of the debates and media coverages. I know how I’d get and it’d just be added stress- which I don’t think any of us seniors could use more of at the moment.

Although I haven’t paid too much attention to presidential debates in the past, this one is, in my opinion, by far the stupidest, most joke-provoking election. McCain is too old. Palin is too stupid. Obama is “too” black or too “Muslim” (which isn’t even true in the first place). Biden hasn’t received too much attention because he doesn’t really have anything going for him- he’s younger than McCain, “smarter” than Palin, not black, and not Muslim (which, again, isn’t a valid argument).

Frankly, this election is turning me off to politics altogether. Granted, I’m still too young to vote, by one year. But even if I were old enough, I honestly can’t say I would. But I also can’t say that I wouldn’t. Now this may strike up some controversy; “it’s your duty to vote,” “it’s your right as an American citizen.” Well personally, I don’t give a crap. My one opinion is not going to change anything. This country is too close-minded and biased and religion-based to offer any sort of acceptance to the lifestyle I lead and the beliefs I believe in.

I’m sorry if this upsets anybody, but it’s currently how I feel and it’s going to take a whole lot, if anything, to change that.

Comment on He’s a Maverick and I’m Joe the Plumber by Robert A. Houston

Robert A. Houston — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:45:24 +0000

I suppose there is a good side and a bad side to all of this media coverage. People are becoming aware of the issues confronting this country and about the select few who are going to handle it. But, is it all really necessary? Do I care if Mrs. Palin was a beauty queen in Alaska, and has a tendency to make an utter fool of herself in front of a t.v. camera? No, but it makes fine comedy. Is it an issue that Mr. McCain has a wife that’s like 20 years younger than him? No, to each his own, I say. And what relevance is there that Mr. Obama’s middle name is Hussein? A name is just that: a name. I should know, with a middle name that no one can even pronounce. Really, Aristobulus isn’t that hard to say. But I digress. The election of 2008 should be based on the stances these men, and woman, take. If I could vote, I’d ignore the superficial stuff; race, gender, and age are truly insignificant in light of courage, intelligence, and compassion. I’d vote for the candidate who has the better grasp of the struggles of the American citizen. I’d vote for the candidate who understands that war is second to diplomacy. I’d vote for the candidate who supports basic civil rights. But, alas, I cannot vote. Oh, well. There’s always 2012.