ok... The Election Is Over- Obama Wins

I watched all the happenings of tonights election. I think it is awesome to see that Obama won the elcetion. What I found interesting is one of the guys commentaries. He was stating how it use to be when your child would say what they wanted to be when they grow up. They would state they would want to be a Dr or Lawyer or something else and would even include being a President. And the parents, because they are black would tell thier kids that they should look at something else. I think it is cool because a message was sent to the world that no matter who you are or what color your skin is, that you can be anything you want to be.

I was also impressed with McCains speech. He was stating how we as a nation need to come together and support our president and he showed alot of respect. I do think that any Republican no matter who is is, would have a hard time considering the last 8 yrs. I do feel bad for him because of that. I usually split my vote and I know myself, I wanted something different. I want someone that isn't on the same mindset. And granted McCain isn't Bush, but there are simular thoughts. But all in all I am pretty happy and if anyone who reads this is a McCain supporter, I am sorry that McCain lost, but in the same sense, I am happy. If that makes any sense at all. I am now wondering what the future holds and in what direction we will go and how long it will take till things get better.

Hmmmmm, Who Will Win Tongiht?

I am glad that tonight is the elections. I just hope there isn't any stupid things that happen in Florida to make us wait and have to hear more. I am sure that Obama is going to win... How do I know this? Well, I just know,lol. But I think that no matter who wins, it is going to be a rough time for them. He/He or He/She will have a hard time trying to clean up the mess that Bush is leaving behind.

I was reading a message that was posted on Myspace from DJ Lex and I have to agree with what he had to say. I think that each state should have it where they are split according to what percentage of votes they get. He was stating how here in Utah thier are 5 electoral votes. If it is 60% for McCain, then McCain should get 40 % of the Electoral Votes and Obama the 40%. That makes complete sense to me... But then when does politics make alot of sense. I don't see some of the issues they think are important, as being important.

I will be watching the elections tonight and am soooooooooooo ready for someone new. I know who I want and that would be Obama. I just can't deal with 4 yrs of McCains wife. Its like she is above anyone else. I am sure that McCain would do a good job. And on that note, I think that any Republican would have a hard time this year considering how bad the last 8 yrs has been. My husband Chuck was looking at who the worse President in History was, and all of them stated that Bush was by over 70 %. Wow, thats a lot of people who don't agree with Bush... But what can I say, his reign is almost over and we are onto something new. I am ready for that.

With living in Utah and it being a Republican state, I have heard alot of people who claim they are voting the moral choice, and yet they live immoral. I don't see how they think McCain is the moral choice. Now granted Palin is Christian, but should that be the deciding factor is someones capabilities? I think not, but then again, who am I to say... So I am going to close on this for today and I am sure that I will write more on this either tonight or tommorrow.

I do hope that everyone gets out to vote... Even if it isn't for the one I want, vote... This election is going to make history no matter who wins...

Tonights Debate

Ok, well, I just got done watching the debate. I haven't changed my mind at all. I do have to admit that John McCain did a better job then usually. But he didn't seem to make me think he was out to help me. Maybe he is out to help Joe the Plumber, but that may be about it... The normal everyday person with alot of bills and middle class. He made me think he was attacking Obama a lot more and that he wanted to be on the offensive rather then defend himself.

I don't particularly like that approach. I want to know the issues that pertain to me and my kids and grandkids. I don't want to hear any of this he said/she said garbage. The only thing I did think he did right was seperate himself from Bush. Well kinda! And he is right, he isn't Bush. He is McCain... But other then that they are almost the same. They voted the same on many issues and have the same mind set. I think with Obama, he was good at bringing the issues back to the table and he answered all the questions and didn't get all flubbed up. I did pick up and thought it was off the wall. When they asked both Obama and McCain about the VP's. I was impressed that Obama didn't go out of his way to bash Sarah Palin. He was respectful to her, but not McCain... He was more interested in being negative to Biden and kept stating about how Sarah would be one for Autism and getting funding. That is all fine and dandy. I am all for finding cures for things like Autism and such. But what about all the other things and diseases? I don't trust her at all with all the ethic things going on with her and her history. I think people are wanting her because of her moral issues. Which I am all for... But she seems to have a double standard when it comes to her ethics and those around her. There are two different rules, Her Rules and What pertains to everyone else... She is exempt from those same rules...

But this is my take on the debate tonight. I don't think it was a changer of any sorts. I don't think people will change thier minds at all. I just think it is what it is... It was 2 hours of the same stuff, different day...

Half Truths

I was just reading about how Palin claimed that Obama is paling around with terrorists. They have found this to be false.

This is a statement from CNN's site:

Obama's Chicago home is in the same neighborhood where Ayers and Dohrn live. Beginning in 1995, Ayers and Obama worked with the non-profit Chicago Annenberg Challenge on a huge school improvement project. The Annenberg Challenge was for cities to compete for $50 million grants to improve public education. Ayers fought to bring the grant to Chicago, and Obama was recruited onto the board. Also from 1999 through 2001 both were board members on the Woods Fund, a charitable foundation that gave money to various causes, including the Trinity United Church that Obama attended and Northwestern University Law Schools' Children and Family Justice Center, where Dohrn worked.

CNN's review of project records found nothing to suggest anything inappropriate in the volunteer projects in which the two men were involved.

The extent of Obama's relationship with Ayers came up during the Democratic presidential primaries earlier this year, and Obama explained it by saying, "This is a guy who lives in my neighborhood … the notion that somehow as a consequence of me knowing somebody who engaged in detestable acts 40 years ago — when I was 8 years old — somehow reflects on me and my values doesn't make much sense."

This is also what was printed:

Verdict: False. There is no indication that Ayers and Obama are now "palling around," or that they have had an ongoing relationship in the past three years. Also, there is nothing to suggest that Ayers is now involved in terrorist activity or that other Obama associates are.

It gets me how on both sides, the candidates say some of the truth, but with thier own spin on it. I am sure both sides are guilty of this. I can see why politicians can't be trusted. But who is the lesser of the two evils. Well, by now you all know who I am going for. I like Palin as a person, I think atleast. Never really met the woman... But I just don't see her as President. And any logical person has to think about the idea that McCain may die before his term is up should he win. I live in Utah, which is primarily Republican. But I have noticed how there is alot of skepticism from even the die hard Republicans. I am not die hard Democrate. But this year I am going to vote Dem. Usually I spilt my vote... But NO WAYYYYYYYY will I do it this year. There is no way I want to have another 4 yrs of this same garbage.

It gets me how there are so many rumors around about Obama. I don't know if it is because of his name or what. Most of what I hear is how he is Muslim, which is false. He is Christian. Others say how he refuses to put his hand over his heart. Which at the event that this was taken at, he did not. What I wonder is what was really going on. And I have seen him in other events putting his hand over his heart.
There are sites out there that will inform people if it is false or not... Here are a few links for those who don't want to take the time to check out the lies... As you will see there are half-truths all over the place.. Which is the worse of the lie? Who knows...

http://www.truthorfiction.com/

http://factcheck.org/

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/

P.S Even if you don't agree with my views, and that is ok.. It is important for everyone to go out and vote and vote for who you believe will best serve this country and the people of this country...

Ughhhh, Politics and Palin

I must say that I don't mind politics, but the whole palin thing is driving me crazy. I just wonder how McCain claimed that Obama is trying to be a star and how they were comparing him to Paris and Britney. Ughhhhh, give me a break. Palin is all over the news and I'm not sure it is such a good thing. Palin is getting more press then Obama. Although it isn't like it is all good stuff. And the whole thing about how those that are surrounding the investigation are refusing to obey the subpeonas. When I heard this I couldn't help but wonder what they were covering. And if they are wanting what is in the best interest of the country. Don't you think that we need to have less drama and focus on healing the economy and the war. I also don't get the who hoopla over her glasses.

I would like to hear more about Biden. But then because there isn't any bad press, there might not be much to show. I want to hear what his views are and more about him and less about Palin. But maybe it is because he doesn't look like a star is the reason why he isn't on the cover of People Magazine or any other celebrity magazine.

But, what can ya do? We aren't the candidates, but we are the ones voting for them. The one thing you can do is vote. And think about who and what you will be voting for when you cast your vote.

On a different note: My satallite for my internet isn't working right now. Something is getting in the way of the signal and they are working on it. I just hope they figure it out soon.

To Vote Or Not To Vote?

Wow, what a loaded question that is right now with all the interesting things going on. For the most part people have made up thier minds who they want to vote for and for thier own reasons. What I wonder is those who choose not to vote at all.

I have a friend that grumbles about everything under the sun when it comes to the way the country is going and that if things don't change, then he is moving to Canada. My thoughts are though is...If you want change or you believe in something, you need to get involved. Even if it is voting. Some will say that thier vote doesn't count. But it does. Everyone has only one vote. All of those votes add up to millions and the new leader of our country. If you don't vote and get involved, you shouldn't complain about who got in or not in.

Also when this election is all said and done. We will have a new Commander in Chief and it is going to be a struggle no matter who wins. But we all need to pray for our leaders and whomever gets in. We will need to mend and heal. Vote with your heart and brain and pray about it. God is still in control. We just want to think we are, lol.