I have not always been interested in politics. And the only reason I started to care about the subject is because I became a parent. As the years have passed I started to realize that it really does matter.
I am not one to get into rowdy debates. I love America and I love that one of our greatest freedoms is to vote for who we as individuals support. My beliefs have become more conservative as I have gotten older, but that does not mean that I am a right wing nut. I would consider myself more of a conservative independent. But, I do not like to box myself in.
I will admit that I pay WAY too much attention to the media. I have made it no secret that I love Bill O’Reilly and that I listen to conservative talk radio. I read all sorts of articles and blogs and I am pretty informed. I primarily watch Fox news because I have found that they really are “fair and balanced”. One thing that bothers me about watching Fox…all of the ads are directed at senior citizens.
I mean really? Just how many commercials for viagra, the scooter store, glucose meters and AARP can a 27 year old woman endure on a hourly basis? Just last week I seriously received an AARP card in the mail with my name on it. Yesterday a local audiology clinic sent me an invitation to a free “lunch and learn” so I could learn about hearing aids. Ok whoa! Can a girl feel any older?
I feel like I need to just admit that I’m old and go to Walgreens and buy some adult diapers and call it a day. Because clearly I need to find a supplement card for my medicaid plan and to remember to take my monthly Boniva.
PBS anchor Gwen Ifill ,the moderator for Thursday’s VP debate, is releasing a new book on Barack Obama. How is that considered fair and balanced? Everyone should know about this. If you are Pro Obama you should want him to win on principle…not because the general media machine has a crush on him.
I have never really talked about my political views on my blog, and I probably won’t be doing it very often. But I have been reading a lot of articles lately about who might be our next President and I take the subject very seriously. So this post is just my opinion and although I chose not to go into great detail, I feel like I could back up everything I wrote , otherwise I would not have written it.
I know that I will probably get lots of crap from all of the big Obama fans out there, but I will take it. I will take it because the thought of this man becoming the President keeps me awake at night. It makes me frightened for my children. I can’t be afraid to speak my mind and maybe change someone’s point of view. Please don’t play the race card if you decide to message me. I am far from racist and I am certainly proud that our country is forward thinking enough and colorblind enough to support an African American for President with such enthusiasm. I just don’t happen to identify with him politically.
There are people out there from all political affiliations and from all walks of life who are starting to see through the “hype”. Please don’t make an uninformed choice.
If you TRULY want to see huge tax increases, BIG government socialism and partial birth abortions become the norm in this country then go ahead and vote for Obama. I am not completely thrilled with the alternative, but at least I am doing my homework before making such an important vote. Take it seriously…it impacts everyone and it impacts American history and our global fate. Don’t be seduced by the left wing media. I will admit that it’s hard to find unbiased news sources, but it is possible.
Now before you email me and say ugly things check this stuff out and remember that I am just like you. An American trying not to bury my head in the sand, but instead actually be informed.
I found this on You Tube and I thought it was so funny!
