Now, I know that it's not a good idea to talk politics. However, I am open to others' opinions, it just doesn't mean it will change mine. That being said, feel free to ramble on when I am done.
I won't lie, I am a little behind on the debates (Presidential). I had company when the first one was on, so I recorded it and am just now getting the time to sit and watch it tonight.
I am maybe 15 minutes into it and the phone rings. I have that handy little thing that pops up on my tv screen to tell me who it is. It's all 0s. I answer. It's a pollster. Pardon me. A surveyor. Asking me about our Legislative candidates. I was honest and said that I hadn't had a chance to research them as of yet because I am a little behind this year and am still looking into the Presidents. (Believe it or not, I really spend a LOT of time researching these people on the internet before I go vote. I even do research up until I walk out the door to cast my ballot). The woman on the other end asked if I would be more willing to vote for candidate A or B if the election were today. I said I don't know. She then went on to talk about candidate A's promises but said nothing of candidate B's. Then repeated the first question. I again answered I don't know. When she asked if I had any other comments, I said this:
"How can I vote based solely on what you just told me? I am not trying to be harsh, but I told you in the beginning I had no idea who either person was and yet you told me only about one. Do people really make their decisions based on the "truths" of only one candidate, not knowing anything about the opposing other than their name (because they see it on the ballot) and their party (which they also see on the ballot)? This is honestly what is wrong with our government right now, ma'am. People are uninformed about who it is they are voting and then when it all goes to pot, they blame it solely on the President. Never mind all of the hands and minds things have to go through before the President even sees them. I am sorry that I have wasted your time by not being swayed by what you told me tonight, but I am beginning to realize with the more and more calls I get like this that I can't believe what I see on the news anymore about who is being voted for. And the reason I say that is because with each call these uninformed people get, they are changing their minds over and over based only on the information given them, at that moment, in that call. Have a good evening. Goodbye."
Rude? Probably. Too much honesty for a probable college student just trying to pay rent? Yeah, it is. However.... maybe she will think about what I said before SHE votes and will educate herself on more than just the one person paying her to ask these questions. Poor girl should work for Pizza Hut instead. She would get yelled at a lot less.
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I think it's all on our minds right now. That's for sure. Which is probably why I'm skipping straight ahead to Christmas. And am praying for President Obama under my tree. For what it's worth.
I have pretty much ignored everything. Good for you voicing your thoughts to that silly girl. She could also work at Walmart and get yelled at just as much but could also have the opportunity to walk aroundl.
I am in this for the long haul, I've campaigned, called, donated, watched debates, read, read, read, had discussions (I love the ones with my children). Sorry to you young ladies and your families for what my "DA" generation has done for you. [That DA means dumb ass.] I'm so upset with what's been done for you. I promise I'm doing all I can to help make it better. Callers don't bother me unless they speak under false pretense.
Yay Obama! Last night the presidential debate got me all fired up! I'm ready for Obama! I wasn't impressed with McCain's answers and felt like he did more finger pointing and nay saying than actually answering questions. Obama at least answered the questions, and then pointed fingers. And kudos to Tom Brokaw for trying to keep them in line!
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