Comments on: Election 2008: Making and Breaking Opinions About the Parties

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:07:08 +0000

The founding fathers were opposed to political parties the way they are now organized. The concept was to have groups form around a cause/bill and re form around another cause/bill. Even though my home state (Nebraska) has a reputation for voting Republican we have produced and supported Ben Nelson, Chuck Hagel Ed Zorinsky and many other crossover politicians.
If I vote for McCain, the fact that he does not toe a party line will be part of the process. No currently living individual, or party is always right.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:15:00 +0000

That’s a good point, Bob. There are politicians who really care and became politicians to make a difference. They are in BOTH the democrat and republican parties. Often someone has a solution that may really help, but we don’t listen because they are on the wrong “side”.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:10:05 +0000

We all tend to spend most of our time with people who have similar beliefs. Unless you enjoy constant bickering or enjoy guarding every word it simplifies conversation and allows us to relax. When someone reaches a level of wealth and/or influence they tend to be surrounded by people who not only agree with them but stroke their ego. This appears to be common among actors and leads to individuals believing they are more intelligent and or knowledgeable than they may be. Among us mortals this separation is leading to a progressively more divided nation. How often do you hear “I can’t understand how ANYONE could be a (Republican/Democrat/Libertarian/Socialist/****) or “How could he/she be elected? I don’t know any one who voted for him/her.” Can we still open our minds and realize there are good, caring and intelligent people across the political spectrum. Get to know them, ask them questions listen and learn.
Thank you for this opportunity to scratch one of the burrs under my saddle.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:29:01 +0000

I don’t get Daimon when he says there is a 1 in 3 chance Palin will be president. Where did he pull out those stats? We have had 2 vice presidents step in since Kennedy. And there have been really old guys in the job! Heck, Cheney alone has had how many heart problems during the Bush administration, and he shot a guy! But he’s still going. So why is it a 1 in 3 chance Palin will be president? Mostly, him saying Palin is just a hockey mom is terrible! A lot of kids are in sports, but that is not what defines the parents position in life that would qualify them for various jobs. If that’s all this actor thinks of women he should keep it quiet.