Election

I was a Hilary supporter right to the  bitter end. I wrote to the Obama campaign and put in my 2 cents about including Hilary as the vice candidate. I didn’t have much feeling for Obama and while I vote, I wasn’t particularly excited voting for Obama. I also didn’t have much feeling for Gore or Kerry. It was kind of depressing; actually, the last democratic candidate I admired and felt strongly about was Clinton. I remember the second time he was elected I went to DC for the inauguration. It was great.

Anyway, McCain isn’t a monster so I didn’t have a burning desire to see him on a pyre, but when Palin came on board I began to see Obama as much more desireable. Then, the Clusterf#@ck to the Poor House (credit: Daily Show). After watching the candidates handle the situation I have a new respect for Obama. Calm. Considered. Responsible. A Leader. I feel like I can relax a little because someone competent will shortly be watching over the situation. Not like with Bush where I feel a little helpless because there’s nothing I can do and I don’t understand the details and I don’t trust him.

In any case, I’m feeling very good about voting for Obama. I’m feeling like he’s someone I would look forward to seeing address the nation during crises. Someone, like Hilary, who will be caring for the nation in a way I generally approve.

Over the summer I went through his site and read a bunch of his positions. I didn’t find what I was looking for on Afghanistan – something specific to that country and his plans separate from what’s happening in Iraq. I’ll have to go back and do that. It looks like his plan is shortly to be taking effect. Gotta go get an Obama yard sign today. I wonder if the Peace Education Center has any… I’m off to the phones.