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Yes, like the previous commenter picturised, "when the nose is closed,

the mouth opens". That very much explains the voting processes of anti-incumbency in some ways

posted by Straightforward on December 12, 2008 at 6:34 AM | link to this | reply

How did I vote???

This year it was like this......

posted by Corbin_Dallas on December 9, 2008 at 6:46 AM | link to this | reply

You give thought to your opinions well.   

posted by BC-A on December 8, 2008 at 4:25 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, we're in agreement...and that pleases me because...

I consider myself a non-partisan, independent-minded, spiritual moderate...which goes to show that when rational folks communicate rationally their views usually converge, something grossly missing, not just in our nation, but in the whole world...part of the reason is, some folks, both leaders & followers, thrive on that divisiveness...and when people wise up to that, they call their bluff, and boot 'em out, because in the end it is He, thru His children, that is each & everyone of us, rules the universe..to believe & act otherwise is foolish...history has shown this over centuries across all cultures & nations, and in that sense we are not unique...what u r seeing now is the culmination of that phenomenon over the past decades...but not to worry, it is only for our better, and as far as checks & balances..rest assured that absolute majorities do not last long...bars get raised & success criteria get stricter...ultimately for the benefit of all...take care my friend, best, Ash 

posted by ash_pradhan on December 7, 2008 at 5:22 PM | link to this | reply

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At age 16 in 1977 in Virginia, I began my interest in politics by passing out literature on John Warner (R), now he is not the John Warner (D) of Virginia today. The John Warner back then was a Republican, you still may know of whom I speak of, now he is 81 years old. He was once married to Elizabeth Taylor, the actress, not that this means anything. John Warner did not choose the seek re-election in 2008 so that makes 29 years as a senator, not bad. On May 18, 1979, I turned 18 and on that day I registered as a Republican and proudly I might add! I am so proud to say that Ronald Reagan was the first president I voted for and supported! Since then, of course, I voted for Bush 42 twice then Dole then Bush 43 twice and now McCain. As you can seethe Republican party has always represented my beliefs and values, so far. I hope and pray it continues.

I can understand the motivation factor.I suffered from this with McCain until his Palin pick. before this election if someone would have asked me what I thought of McCain I would have said that he is a RINO (Republican In Name Only). This is where my principles came in as I still saw the party holding on to its' values.

Jimmy Carter was a joke. He sat around all the time and smiled while his brother was drinking beer all day and peeing in the garden at the White House. I think Jimmy was probably a good guy, twisted political beliefs, but he liked to build houses for the underprivileged so... ha! However, Jimmy was not a leader. Reagan was the best of my life going back to JFK. Reagan was a real leader. Trust me, Obama will nmever deserve the right to be mentioned within the same sentence as Ronald Reagan.   

Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy your writing.

posted by RedStatesMan on December 7, 2008 at 5:14 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Everyone is entitled to their beliefs...however,

I understand your thoughts here. However, I believe it was this nation who gave one group blind unequivocal support on November 4. This is obvious across the nation. I will say that I, as a conservative republican, I would not hope that one day the Republicans would have full power with the overwhelming majority in congress plus the White House. I feel this goes for both sides. Without some checks and balances our nation is not for good. There always must be a balance which I believe goes hand-in-hand with your thoughts. Thanks!

posted by RedStatesMan on December 7, 2008 at 4:51 PM | link to this | reply

I'll answer you the way I did on my post. I identify with the right of center psychologically. Naturally this makes one normally vote for the right the way a lib would vote for the left.

However psychology is one thing and politics is another. How much do any of these politicians ideologies actually come into play?

I think it's all business. As I said...guns, abortion and unions will probably never change no matter who holds office.

However I think you know much more about political history than I do and I sure the hell wouldn't want Jimmy Carter back.

And I actually fit the profile of what you said about non-voters. Unless a candidate really motivates me, it's hard for me to bother.

I was too young to vote for Reagen and that's the last guy that I found inspiring.

I know your religious background gives you a much more concrete view towards politics and values. Hard to get excited about a democrat.

posted by mordent on December 7, 2008 at 9:35 AM | link to this | reply

Everyone is entitled to their beliefs...however,

because we live in an ever-changing world, it's most wise to keep an open mind, try to listen to all viewpoints, and intelligently make your voting decisions based on which policies one thinks are going to be the best for the nation & the world, reagrdless of party or any other affiliation... also, never give any group blind, unequivocal support, lest one gets taken for granted and thus loses one's effectiveness, the very reason one votes for, best, Ash

posted by ash_pradhan on December 7, 2008 at 8:39 AM | link to this | reply