Election 2008 Thoughts

Disclaimer- I was a Poli Sci Major in college so if you aren't interested in politics you can skip this post!

Before reading this post click on this link about Joe Biden's comments on Oct. 19, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. Then click here to see Barack Obama's stand on the issues.

I am sick over the results of the presidential election! I am amazed that so many people were wooed by this man. I agree that he is a dynamic speaker. However, I totally disagree with his stand on so many issues. I don't want to pay even more towards a broken welfare system, and give even more concessions away. If I didn't feel overtaxed already I certainly will soon. I feel like he and Biden (who is so liberal) will completely change the look and feel of our country for the worse. Bad, bad, bad feelings when I think about the future of our country. I won't add any more of my thoughts, but I truly fear for the future of our country.

On a better note Prop. 102 passed! What a relief. I know that it was only because of all of the prayers, hard work of volunteers at the phone banks, the signs everywhere and bumper stickers that this passed. Thank Heaven!

We also get to keep Joe Arpaio as sheriff! I don't necessarily agree with all of his tactics, but he has done so much to uphold the laws- even the unpopular ones. He took away porn, cable t.v. and other excessive comforts from the inmates (see Tent City). He enforces the immigrations laws, and although I don't agree with his tactics, he does get very good results. I don't have a problem with someone living in the United States as long as they do it legally!

I hope that however you voted that you exercised your right to vote. I think it's so important to participate in the democratic process- even when things don't always go the way I want. It was only 89 years ago that women were not allowed to vote in this country. There are still some countries that don't allow women to vote. Because we are given this right here we should exercise it when presented with the opportunity!