Entry for October 25, 2006(Election Year)
Seems as if every time there is an election year, politicians have nothing better to do but bash one another, instead of telling us what they will do to better the economy(bringing back jobs,increasing the minimum wage, dealing with the fuel prices(increasing fuel mileage , finding better ways to decrease foreign oil)controlling the global warming, protecting our rain forests, and parks(what we have left of our heritage for generations to come).Instead of drilling, increase the fuel mileage, and find other ways and means for fuel(solar energy, hybrids, windmills). There has been alot of corruption in this government, as we have found out, and the republicans are trying to avoid alot of issues. We need people that will work for the people , not corporations, lobbyists, or the so called rich(not all are bad)Keep the politics out of the peoples homes(pro, or anti-choice activists) ,after all it is a womans body, and they too have rights. No president is above the law either. We need people in office that are not afraid to stick to the Constitution, and protect the people's rights. We need people that are willing to find a better way to lower our taxes(NY being the highest tax rated). No more dipping into the pork barrels for personal gain either.A politician that gives themselves a raise during a war, is only looking out for themselves. They make enough, even more than enough. They get paid more for jusyt showing up at least 2 to3 weeks total a year, and not all show up when needed for a vote or whatever, but yet they all show up to give themselves a raise, and leave out raining minimum raise in the process. Men and woman are dying to help another country out, and our government worries about giving themselves a raise. They don't pay taxes, or into Social Security, but they would like a raise anyway. It is time that we have taken back this country and vote for all the right reasons, not for what some politicians try to use (fear as an example: terrorism) towards us to win the elections. I am a Conservative(Republican-Democrat-does it really matter), I do go out and Vote, because like some I want to make a difference,but vote for who I feel is right for office. Do the votes count? I would hope so, electorial Votes should be done away with, since we no longer have 13 states, but now have 50.We have been fooled as to the war in Iraq, whether right or wrong, diplomacy would have been the right way to have gone. We should have tried harder in that retrospect.Whether I am against it or not it feels as if we are at another Viet-Nam. Have we not learned anything from that war?I am not out to bash anyone, this is my right as to Freedom of Speech, and I am expressing my opinion. Since Bush has been in office, our gas prices have doubled, cost of living has gone up, we have gone to war, more lives lost do to a war that should have never been(as seen from today), there has been alot of corruption with the Republicans in office(which they avoid the issues). Which I believe that most of you know what I am talking about. We all need to speak out more..Another thing that bothers me is Religion and Politics do not mix. Religion has not, nor should ever be, mixed with politics. Men and woman have died for this country to protect our freedom, and lately it seems as if we are being stripped away piece by piece of our rights and beliefs. When you Vote, if you Vote at all, please vote for what is right, not because you are being scared into voting , but because your rights might be at stake, your choices, your beliefs. VOTE with a conscience. Tell them Enough is Enough, we want our Jobs here, we want to be able to make our own choices, we do not want to be taxed(Remember the Boston Tea party, thats a hint), as we are over taxed already. Woman should be able to make there own choices. As to abortion, or non abortion,it is a woman's body, not the politicians. Eve'e dropping should also not be allowed unless warranted. We have the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution put in place for a reason. No politician, or President is above the law. I chose to use my freedom to speak out, listen if you will, if not, that too is your choice. We make choices every day, but when it comes to election year lets make the RIGHT CHOICE. Let us not forget about all the corruption, and lies , and the deciet from those in office now when we do go out to vote. Those that do Vote , vote with a Conscience, and for those that do not , Please go out and Vote , because whether you believe it or not, your vote does count. You can not complain much , if you have not voted . Vote!!, and it gives you reason enough to complain. I know that when I go vote, I will not forget abbout all the corruption, lies or deciete, when I cast mine. I would hope everyone that takes the time to read this, does the same.......................................
