I hate politics
Monday, February 4th, 2008Pol-i-tics
plural noun
from the greek “poly”, meaning many, and “ticks”, meaning blood sucking insects.
I know this saying is overused (at least by me), but I still love it.
Tomorrow is the so called “Super Tuesday”, when who knows how many states hold their presidential primaries, including Colorado. And guess who is 18 in time to vote in the caucus? Yes, yours truly. And guess who has no clue which candidate to vote for? Yes, yours truly again.
Its not as if I can’t agree with any of the republican candidates, its more that I agree partially with some, and partially with others, but not entirely with any of them.
Mike Huckabee: Appears to be a very committed christian with whom I have a lot in common with morally, but not so much fiscally. He’s a nice guy, but not really very conservative in the classical meaning of the word, particularly in the area of taxes and big government. I can’t help but think he would be just another Bush, which I don’t want. He also believes in global warming and ethanol.
Ron Paul: About as radical as I would be if I was elected president, (ie: abolish everything), but without much of a chance of winning, and somewhat lacking in certain moral issues, that is if you believe in constitutionally banning gay marriage and abortion. I am also highly uncertain about his position on the war. If he was leading the poles, I’d vote for him in a second, but I’m not sure if giving him a “protest vote” is really going to accomplish anything.
Mitt Romney: Ok morally, although I’m a bit dubious of his pro-life stance because of his recent switch. Not what I would call a conservative fiscally, due to RomneyCare and support for agricultural subsidies. He apparently supports the “assault weapons ban” as well, which in my mind classifies him as a bit of a gunaphobe (as if a flash suppressor and a pistol grip really makes a gun any more capable of killing people). The more I read about him, the less I like.
McCain: Oh boy, lets not get into him, NO! Ok, I guess I should say something about him, but where to start? He support embryonic stem cell research, is against a federal ban on abortion or gay marriage, somewhat supports “hate” crimes and affirmative action, believes in global warming, and is, shall we say, extremely militant in the opinion of someone who just got their selective service papers a few months ago. I’d agree with him on education, gun rights, unions, and ethanol being stupid, but that’s about it.
So the choice for me is between a fiscally liberal, hopefully christian Huckabee, and the extremely conservative, yet most likely unelectable Ron Paul. Dang it, why isn’t George Washington running?
Holy cow, I totally agree with you!!!! It seems so confusing this time around. Last Presidential Election I was too young to even really think about it, but this one seems rather overwhelming and wishy-washy.
I don’t think Romney is a good candidate. He doesn’t seem to stand for anything. He has said some amazing stuff, but doesn’t have a solid position on really anything.
Perhaps it’s time to vote Democratic? I think it’s a good idea to get in there and stir things with a stick (a.k.a. “vote”), but what to do?
I get to vote this year, I think. Elections happen after I turn 18, so uh, yeah. I’m with you, though.
Hillary Clinton seems a bad vote. She is an amazing politician, and it’d be kinda cool to have a woman in office…maybe…
How about Barack Obama? Hmm… Don’t know ANYTHING about him…
Yeah, I’m with you. Is there anyone else out there to vote for?!?!?
I’m in the same boat. I don’t really like any candidates out there right now. Luckily I registered independant, so I don’t have to decide on anything till November.
I don’t think I’m ready to vote democrat, but I’m pretty certain that I am NOT going to vote for McCain if he get the republican nomination. I’ll probably vote for Ron Paul if he runs as a third party candidate
Ahhh…yes…I will have a similarly-titled post up shortly. I completely agree! McCain is not a Republican, no matter what he says. And Huckabee just doesn’t have the experience he needs. Paul is pretty much out, and Romney is out, too. So that narrows your choices (as of now).
I can’t wait until Condoleezza Rice puts in her bid for president. ::crosses fingers::
Anyway…most of these candidates support big (huge) government – shocker – they do work in government, just a bit – which is a tough pill to swallow for this almost-libertarian non-voter. Thank goodness for that last part…..
Holy cow, I totally agree with you!!!! It seems so confusing this time around. Last Presidential Election I was too young to even really think about it, but this one seems rather overwhelming and wishy-washy.
I don’t think Romney is a good candidate. He doesn’t seem to stand for anything. He has said some amazing stuff, but doesn’t have a solid position on really anything.
Perhaps it’s time to vote Democratic? I think it’s a good idea to get in there and stir things with a stick (a.k.a. “vote”), but what to do?
I get to vote this year, I think. Elections happen after I turn 18, so uh, yeah. I’m with you, though.
Hillary Clinton seems a bad vote. She is an amazing politician, and it’d be kinda cool to have a woman in office…maybe…
How about Barack Obama? Hmm… Don’t know ANYTHING about him…
Yeah, I’m with you. Is there anyone else out there to vote for?!?!?