So I've been an unrelenting critic of John McCain. I don't agree with the man, although I do respect his service to our country, both civic and military. His attempt to shove amnesty down our throats is still stuck in my craw, as it does with many conservatives.
But after hearing Mitt Romney's speech today, I realized how important it is that conservatives set aside their disagreements, and vote for McCain, unless some miracle third-party conservative somehow whips up a viable candidacy.
I know with McCain, that we will have a leader that is committed to national security, and won't appoint radically left-wing Supreme Court justices. Would it be another four or eight years of a Bush-like liberal Republican? Yes, it will be. It will be a lot like the Bush years in terms of policy. But better to have four more years of liberal Republicanism than the radical left agenda of a Hillary Clinton.
It's time to suck-it-up, and prepare myself to vote for McCain. It's the only choice I'm left with.
But after hearing Mitt Romney's speech today, I realized how important it is that conservatives set aside their disagreements, and vote for McCain, unless some miracle third-party conservative somehow whips up a viable candidacy.
I know with McCain, that we will have a leader that is committed to national security, and won't appoint radically left-wing Supreme Court justices. Would it be another four or eight years of a Bush-like liberal Republican? Yes, it will be. It will be a lot like the Bush years in terms of policy. But better to have four more years of liberal Republicanism than the radical left agenda of a Hillary Clinton.
It's time to suck-it-up, and prepare myself to vote for McCain. It's the only choice I'm left with.
Labels: Election 2008
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Ok, now's my chance to throw in my two cents about voting for president. It's unofficial. It is merely free speech rather than action with impact. We do not elect the president, the electoral college does, and there is no mandate or law that the electoral college vote the majority vote. It seems funny that the majority (whether simple or legally determined) popular vote elects everything but the president.
Which brings me to my point...if one does not like any of the candidates, isn't it a better use of your free speech rights (and a clear message to the parties) to nominate better candidates? It's not like a president won't get elected if noone votes...
...isn't it a better use of your free speech rights (and a clear message to the parties to nominate better candidates) to NOT VOTE FOR PRESIDENT?
Dr. S,
You bring up a very good point, actually. The Electoral College is a huge mystery to most Americans.
However, the Electoral College basically does carry out the vote, state to state. So, in fact, your vote can count if you live in a "battleground state". For conservatives on the left coast, our vote for president is moot.
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