Politics, the good and the bad (not yet ugly)

[theatokos]

I AM SO DISAPPOINTED!!

I just got to work (late, I'm dragging today) and checked the news headlines as I always do. John Edwards is dropping out! I don't get to vote for him Tuesday! What am I going to do?! I figured it would come after Tuesday, because really, he doesn't stand a chance. But I so looked forward to voting for him anyway. And now, my only choice on Tuesday is Obama. And the man has no policy. I might consider voting for McCain, but as an undeclared voter I can't do that in California. It's back to the drawing board.

In good news, Australia is set to apologize to Aborigines, as soon as Kevin Rudd's new administration takes office on Feb. 13. I am so proud of Australia! The new government over there certainly looks set to do new and good things. Hopefully this time next year the people will be saying the same things about the United States.

Update Thanks to erinya who posted links to the candidates voting records on abortion issues, I will NOT be voting for McCain. His record is atrocious. Plus, he's been playing the I'm More Conservative Than You Game lately. I always thought he was above that.

It's Obama or bust. Sigh.

Comments

Re: Yeah...NARAL is right where I would go for unbiased political research

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm not a huge fan of NARAL either. Thank you for pointing this out. The problem is, that while in theory states rights makes sense, on this issue I could see the vast majority of states voting to ban abortion - and extremely so. Some states would go so far as to outlaw it even in cases of rape and other horrors. Now, shouldn't I think that if the people have spoken, then we should respect that decision? Not in this case. Most of the people who would vote to ban abortion never have to deal with the realities of the issue or the complications surrounding it.

So, in theory I may agree with McCain on his over riding logic, the fact that he desires to put this particular choice into the hands of the states is worrisome to me. However, I don't think that he would actually act on this.

Should McCain become the Rep candidate, I will do more research. I'm thrilled that I might actually have to do real research to vote in Nov. Nothing makes me happier than having choices and tough decisions. So... maybe I should hold off on making any statements of preference for the time being.

Re: Yeah...NARAL is right where I would go for unbiased political research

[snowcalla.livejournal.com]

Oh I agree that some states would ban abortion. But...that's what the people in that state wish to have happen. Who am I to say I know better than them? I'm not. Also...if States had stronger rights, people would move to the state that aligns more closely with their ideals. Those states would get more tax revenue. So states would be trying to attract good citizens through a bit more careful laws.

So yeah...some backwater, hosed up states would do all kinds of crazy crap, but they would do it to a pretty low population. Where as now....WE ALL get screwed in so many ways and there is not much of a chance to change it. At the state level...changing laws isn't such a hard thing.

I can't say I would vote for McCain...he acts like an independ....but I think he is a tool.

I don't know. I'm more unhappy about this election than I have about any other one I can remember. I feel like we are at a crisis point and no one that makes it through to get named to either party ticket will be a person that can deal with it. No one is up to the job....

States rights

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

I disagree with your first paragraph. I want to say that if the majority thinks it's a good idea to ban abortion then it should allowed. But I just can't. Because for those that can't afford to travel to that states that allow it, banned abortion is a real problem. (I, morally and ethically, lean strongly toward pro-life, but politically I just have to lean pro-choice.) I want to think that people would move to where their values are, but it's more complicated than that. Connection to land, economics, family, etc all keep people in a place that may not line up with their political values.

Hmmm.... I would love to hear more about why you think McCain is a tool. If I haven't expressed it, I really value your opinions and thoughts in these matters. Even if I don't agree all the time. I mean, I have an especially hard time not feeling waaaay more optimistic about the next president, even if few people are as equipped for the job as I'd like. Hell, a person just can't be more UNprepared for the job than GW - and we're all still alive.... except for the people who aren't. But, you know.