On the Republican side, the anointed one may already be the nominee. But he has yet to earn my vote. While I have enormous respect for his travails in the service, I am not impressed by his political track record.

The only one who actually can discuss economics, and is committed to the constitution, is also dismissed as a wacko.

We may yet get the .gov that we deserve.

I agree with your last post. The comments you made about regular people is I believe true as well. I think that civility and kindness are needed even among those who disagree. Keep writing because every voice needs to be heard as long as it speaks rather than screems.

I think everyone (citizens, not talking about politicians or political party heads) wants liberty, freedom and for their children to live in a country that is better than they lived in. I believe everyone wants to live in peace and wants to live well.

I do not believe that any of these candidates or any of the others that were put up during this entire Presidential “Survivor Reality Type TV Game” are the best we have here in the states, although I do recall a couple that perhaps may have been better suited, but none that were what we need.

Fahrenheit 911 should concern folks, it was not factually based. As far as Capitalism is concerned it has proven itself, beyond a reasonable doubt to be the best possible structure to date, in the evolution of human civilizations.

When I speak of agreeing to disagree, I speak of civility towards your fellow man, online or in mixed company, without a fist fight or personal attack of another’s character, and I am not speaking to allowing a nation to crumble if it is running the wrong way, enough civilization in history have turned out that way, it’s not our turn to fall and it’s not okay. I believe we concur on several issues.

I am afraid that I have to diagree with your comment that “everybody wants the same thing.” I believe that there are clear differences between the two major parties and that if you look at their party platforms you will see that clearly.

My view of America is considerably different than that of the producers of Farenheit 911. They see a world that I do not understand and when they and folks like them hijack a political party, it disturbs me greatly.

It is not possible for a capitalist to simply agree to disagree with someone who at best is a redistrabutionist and at worst is a Marxist/Stalinist. Now I don’t know where on the spectrum these folks are, however I struggle with government’s role in making sure I have what I need even if I don’t want it or really need it.

By just agreeing to disagree we allow whoever wins an election to go about doing their thing no matter what long term danger that action holds. No matter who wins this election the members of the loyal opposition should speak loudly and keep the leaders feet to the fire. It should be done with respect and with good manners (not very popular these days, I know), but it should be done.

I see a very different America depending on who wins this election and I for one cannot just agree to disagree and hope everything works out ok.

You know running for office is not easy, I’ve been involved in local politics quite heavily run for office, had successful campaign and some not so successful. It’s amazing the garbage that flies at you, the half-truths, falsehoods, it really is not a pleasurable experience at all, of course, winning is the best revenge.

Most good people will not run for office because it’s just nuts and the slam your personal character. It takes an ego-centric arrogant sociopath or someone who cares so much about the city, county, state, jurisdiction, agency, crime states or nation, that they are willing to sacrifice their good name to do it.

With politics I have a love hate relationship and having had experience on all sides of these issues; voting, running campaigns, being in politics (local level); I have written some 1500 articles here. Most are based on observations, real experience and passion for the greater good.

Indeed, I do believe that everyone wants the same thing, and too often we get caught up in the how to get there part. There are those who use politics for advantages in business or satisfying their ego, that is truly unfortunate but an innate need it appears (respect from fellow man - Maslow [as Chris points out]).

Articles written in the “Pure Opinion” or “Politics” section are just that; opinions and politics and all must be taken with a grain of salt. Putting one’s name on opinion rather than hiding in the bushes is to me shows integrity, and we ought to agree to disagree as often as possible, but if your passion takes you to a place that you wish to make a note of it, sure, write an article and have your soap box and say; that’s America, first amendment and it’s all good. Just do it with integrity and honest is my best advice.

Right now, I am finishing up an article;

“Who Are the Romper Room Obama Ramas - this a New Type of Voter?

I believe that we must look past the political rhetoric and consider the future of this great nation with a 16 Trillion Dollar economy, 5 times the next nearest nation’s economy and 303 Billion People, the third most populated in the World. I believe the United States is the greatest nation ever created in the history of the World and we ought to put someone into run it, which is the best possible person. I fear that person may not be running, and well, this concerns me. You ought to be concerned too.

I also want to make a good living from my business ventures and don’t think that I should then be responsible to those who think not working is better than working. If I am going to be involved in charity work (and I am) I want to know when, where, and how my donations are being used. And if I don’t like it I want the opportunity to spend my money somewhere else. You can’t do that if you just package your money into a check and send it off to the IRS.

Otherwise I just want to be left alone to do my thing and live life the best way I know how. I want good roads, a strong military, and the freedom to choose success or failure.

What I am tired of in politics is that we have most often been forced to choose the lesser of the evils rather than a candidate who is really the best person for our country at this moment in time!

So …

I know this thread could easily turn flame war, so I offer you this:

I’ll let controversial comments pass here that normally would be rejected provided that you uncloak and provide your real name and link to your website.

I intend to delete comments left on this thread if there is no accountability as to who really said the comments. ie: No anonymous posts.

The usual human courtesy rules apply… ie: I expect respectful debate, no personal attacks, no name calling, none-of-that-high-school stuff, etc.