Ramping Up

As the 2012 presidential election cranks into full gear, I want to make you guys aware that this is the time I become really passionate about my beliefs and opinions. Over the next few months, you will more than likely see posts on this blog, Facebook, and Twitter that clearly display my opinions on the politics of this election. That is the beauty of this blog and other tools I use: I can make my opinions known without any real conflict.

First off, in case you didn't know, I am a proud Democrat. That does not necessarily mean that I agree with every part of the Democratic Party's platform but I do believe in many of its core ideas. I have seen how Republicans want to run this country and I believe it will only degrade our standard of living instead of improve it.

People have asked the question multiple times, "Are we better off than we were four years ago?" The president inherited a tough situation. There is no way our situation could be completely fixed in four years. Heck, it may take longer than eight years if the president gets reelected. And, while I am at it, do not say I have no right to blame the previous administration for what happened. There is still a multitude of people who blame President Clinton for things that happened so it is fair game.

That is such a ridiculous question. Who in the world could answer it? I know I could never answer that question completely if I was president. I believe, instead of asking questions of the Obama campaign, the GOP needs to focus on the issues at hand. At the end of the day, Americans care more about the issues and if they will be solved rather than the finger pointing game being played in Washington and beyond.

My mom has also been receiving emails from a Republican friend that are just dead wrong on the facts. One such email questioned souvenirs being sold at the DNC depicting President Obama as the "Messiah" and a stained glass window backdrop being used on the main stage inside the arena. The email argued that the president and/or DNC officials themselves were endorsing these things for this purpose, especially the souvenirs. In all actuality, the email had zero facts as to what the real purposes of those things were and who might have been behind them. 

More than likely the souvenir seller is some person on the side of the street, tapping into people's emotions and looking to make a quick buck. That happens a lot during events like this convention. As far as the stained glass, that can be used for a multitude of things. Keep in mind, "Amazing Grace" was sung at the GOP Convention and they had a daily prayer. I am sure some of the same things are going on at the DNC as well.

Those are my views on some recent events and the election. If you do not agree with them, that is fine but don't correct me on the issues when I am right!