Seriously! Who Would You Vote For President? And Why?

[nolippin]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

[nolippin]

No. Everyone has the option of writing in anyone they want on election day. Usually, it is just a waste of your vote or is often done to protest the choice of candidates offered.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write-in_candidate

You don't write in a candidate until the day you vote. I'm only half kidding. I think the Democratic Convention is going to be very interesting.

None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks.

I thought that's a done deal...(?)

[Rick]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

[edcha]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

Noted.

[nolippin]

I can't either. At a time when we so badly need good leadership...these are our choices??

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

[Rick]

I can't either. At a time when we so badly need good leadership...these are our choices??

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Is Canada accepting citizenship applications?

[nolippin]

Eh???

I can't either. At a time when we so badly need good leadership...these are our choices??

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Is Canada accepting citizenship applications?

[edcha]

No. Everyone has the option of writing in anyone they want on election day. Usually, it is just a waste of your vote or is often done to protest the choice of candidates offered.

You don't write in a candidate until the day you vote. I'm only half kidding. I think the Democratic Convention is going to be very interesting.

None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks.

I thought that's a done deal...(?)

OK. All the while I thought there are simply check boxes opposite the names of legitimate candidates in the ballot...and no blank spaces for "others."

[nolippin]

I added this to the post above before I saw your response here. Read up on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write-in_candidate

No. Everyone has the option of writing in anyone they want on election day. Usually, it is just a waste of your vote or is often done to protest the choice of candidates offered.

You don't write in a candidate until the day you vote. I'm only half kidding. I think the Democratic Convention is going to be very interesting.

None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks.

I thought that's a done deal...(?)

OK. All the while I thought there are simply check boxes opposite the names of legitimate candidates in the ballot...and no blank spaces for "others."

[Don]

I can't either. At a time when we so badly need good leadership...these are our choices??

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Is Canada accepting citizenship applications?

Yep, Deb keeps some spare apps in her igloo. There's a catch however. You have to be fluent in Puerto Rican.

[edcha]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Thanks. So I'm not the only one undecided/unsure about this stuff!
Do you plan to follow GB's and S78's advise to wait till next election to cast your vote, then?

[nolippin]

No. I'll vote for somebody. I just may not be very happy about it.

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Thanks. So I'm not the only one undecided/unsure about this stuff!
Do you plan to follow GB's and S78's advise to wait till next election to cast your vote, then?

[edcha]

I can't either. At a time when we so badly need good leadership...these are our choices??

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Is Canada accepting citizenship applications?

Yep, Deb keeps some spare apps in her igloo. There's a catch however. You have to be fluent in Puerto Rican.

[Rick]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Thanks. So I'm not the only one undecided/unsure about this stuff!
Do you plan to follow GB's and S78's advise to wait till next election to cast your vote, then?

Nope, I'll vote, but I'm just not sure which ticket my hand will punch just yet. There's still a lot of campaigning to go and skeletons to reveal just yet.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

[edcha]

Yeah, it's going to be a matter of the lesser of two evils or none of the above for me. Obama's inexperience is scary and McCain's senility is scary.

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

I can't remember when I've been this unsure. Very scary, yes.

Thanks. So I'm not the only one undecided/unsure about this stuff!
Do you plan to follow GB's and S78's advise to wait till next election to cast your vote, then?

Nope, I'll vote, but I'm just not sure which ticket my hand will punch just yet. There's still a lot of campaigning to go and skeletons to reveal just yet.

Noted. Thanks, Rick.

[Don]

I'm waiting for the Michelle Obama “Black Power” rant tape to surface.

[edcha]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

I just started to read on popular and electoral votes...a little confusing to a newbie.

[larryfromnextdoor]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

I just started to read on popular and electoral votes...a little confusing to a newbie.

i think the big cats STILL wade through it each year.. every 4 years letterman has on someone to help explain it ..

[edcha]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

I just started to read on popular and electoral votes...a little confusing to a newbie.

i think the big cats STILL wade through it each year.. every 4 years letterman has on someone to help explain it ..

So, After All These Years, it is still sort of a mystery to some voters...(?)

[Don]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

I just started to read on popular and electoral votes...a little confusing to a newbie.

That's what I'm talking about. Have a clear grasp of how the system works before you vote. Me and 78 are voting but if you're going to participate edcha, make sure you understand the whole process, not just the candidates. You might want to wait til next time rather then cast a vote when you're still shakey about how the whole system works. But there's still time. Read up on it so you can vote with confidence.

[edcha]

i know nothing about nothing.. but every election year ive heard the same thing..

popular vote isnt the deciding vote..

I just started to read on popular and electoral votes...a little confusing to a newbie.

That's what I'm talking about. Have a clear grasp of how the system works before you vote. Me and 78 are voting but if you're going to participate edcha, make sure you understand the whole process, not just the candidates. You might want to wait til next time rather then cast a vote when you're still shakey about how the whole system works. But there's still time. Read up on it so you can vote with confidence.

Noted. I always read, watch the news, and talk to people. This thread is just one simple attempt at "talking to people" about this topic. I'm confident I'll be thoroughly informed before election day!

[nolippin]

Biden it is.


http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id ... _article=1

[edcha]

Biden it is.


http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id ... _article=1

Thanks for the update, nolippin.

[edcha]

OK, guys...time to get some sleep!

Thanks a bunch to those of you who have, so far, given their thoughts; and those who have voted in the poll! Your participation is much-appreciated.
Please feel free to continue posting....I'll try to respond tomorrow.

[Michigan Girl]

Here's a pretty basic example of Electorial vs. Popular vote and the voting process...............

http://occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bookb ... ntent.html

It's really not that hard......good luck!!!

[edcha]

I added this to the post above before I saw your response here. Read up on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write-in_candidate.....

Thanks for this add'l info, nolippin..

[WIX]

Why don't you just research the candidates and form your own opinions instead of letting others decide for you?

Any argument you get ITT is going to be really biased. Maybe most people here lean a certain way, then you won't get a real picture of the situation at all. Better start out voting by doing it right, or don't vote at all.

BECAUSE, it allows scape goats................

[edcha]

Here's a pretty basic example of Electorial vs. Popular vote and the voting process...............

http://occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bookb ... ntent.html

It's really not that hard......good luck!!!

Hi, MG!
That's what I call team or "MR family"play! Thanks for the good info!
I agree it's simple...it's just that I had not paid any attention to it in the past;
'coz I didn't have any compelling reason to understand it at that the time.

[edcha]

“If you talk to Warren [Buffet], he’ll tell you his preference is not to meddle in the economy at all — let the market work, however way it’s going to work, and then just tax the heck out of people at the end and just redistribute it,” Obama said. “That way you’re not impeding efficiency, and you’re achieving equity on the back end.” He continued by saying that he thought there was some merit in Buffett’s argument.

Thanks, FF.
BTW, I like Warren Buffet..he's a no nonsense ultimate businessman/investor!