Is there anyone else that remains unimpressed with ANY of the presidential candidates?

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Republican or Democrat, I've not seen one that I feel good about. I have no idea who I will vote for, if I even vote. I am not at all optomistic about our future leadership in this country. They all seem either phonys, wishy-washy, or really have no idea about how to lead this nation. They all agree that Bush has done a poor job, but none have impressed me that they could do any better. What are your thoughts?

GratefulDead06: I enthusiastically checked the sites you provided on Sen. Gavel. To be honest, I'm now less impressed with him than most. An immediate withdrawal from Iraq is not the answer. It is true that we probably never should have began this war, but to unseat a government and then leave that country vulnerable is a worse sin. Yes, we need to get out of Iraq, but we need to ensure their stability before we do. Also his 2nd Amendment policy is more of the same wishy-washy doublespeak that we've heard time and again. Basically "I believe in the 2nd Amendment right to bare arms, but we need more gun control."

hahunter88: It sounds like you and I are on the same page. I too usually vote Republican, but would be willing to vote for anyone of any political party that I felt like had what it takes to lead this country. Anyone who is qualified to take the reigns and guide us to greener pastures. I have yet to see that in any candidate thus far. I want to see a candidate that does not mind speaking the truth, without talking out of both sides of their mouth. One who is not simply riding their fame or name. One who doesn't change phony accents according to what part of the country they are giving a speech. One who is not trying to win with the race card, or sex card, or religion card, but with the qualified candidate card. Whoever we elect as our next president is going to have a tough job. I have not seen one that can handle it yet.

jedimorgana: I agree with you on most of your points. However, I don't think it matters about race or sex at this point. I know that a lot of Republicans was wanting Condoleeza Rice to run.

Answer 1

I absolutely Agree!! This is coming from a fairly staunch Republican who voted (my bag) twice for Bush. What has Hilary done for the state of New York since being senator? nothing? Obama - (who?) Bloomberg going to pump one Billion of his own money in his campaign (so you can buy an election?) Edwards-55,000 dollars to charge a college for a speech on poverty? McCain - 5 years in Hanoi Hilton - good - but is in favor of Amnesty for Illegal Aliens? Giuliani - claim to fame (was mayor of New York) during 9/11? No = call me jaded especially after a recent trip to Wash DC and seeing all the statues of really brave and loyal persons who gave their all to make our country a Free Land - and making decisions to use their own money to fight for and against the colonization of the British then chose to get out of politics because their original concept was that ordinary people get elected into office, stay 2 or 4 years, then leave. Now we have an atmosphere of once elected,let us stay in office for a lifetime making legislation and laws that apply to others and not to themselves!!!!! What is the point? They all are a bunch on sniffling cry babies who enjoy power more than the common needs of their constituents. And is just seems to be lie after lie and whose is making what money from who - just tired of the whole mess! God Help Our Country

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I 100% agree. But I felt that way for the last election, whoever decided that Kerry was more electable than anyone else? Bluch!

I really feel that most of them are awful, and those that do seem marginally better won't get elected anyway. I hate to sound sexist, but I just don't think this country would elect a woman or black man yet, and that's horribly sad. Sometimes I think Obama would be the best option, simply because he hasn't really been a public official for a long time, he's not so entrenched in the vomitousness that is our public representation system.

I guess for me it all boils down to the fact that no one I would consider is really electable, and I'm not sure I would want to vote for anyone who really wants the job. <>

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I'm for freedom, im not for a one world government, im not for the NAU. The NAU is a good idea, but now is not the time, our country needs to get reaquainted in the world. Bush messed up our deals with everyone, and demoralized the dollar to the point it is now. If we're going to marry our 3 countries on this one continent, we should be able to be a contender on the market. So we can offset Mexicos poverty and still come out, with a strong economy, cause as it is if our ports close Americas up sh*t creek without a paddle. The CFR is the think tank behind the NAU, headed by D.Rockefeller. McCain, Clinton, and Obama are all part of the CFR. They will further the NAU's growth too rapidly. Ron Paul is the best looking candidate he wants to restore our constitution. He's definately worth a look in comparision to the other candidates. Mike Gravels been so silent i dont know what happened to him. Heres my thoughts on the candidates McCain- loves war, wants more war, ready to invade Iran and Venezula, NAU advocate..... hes a no go Clinton- wants anywhere between 35-45 percent of my income before i get it to pay for health insurance, when i opted to not take it that should let you know its was too much. The price didnt change on it, its just going to be mandatory. NAU advocate..... Obama- seat warmer, over 100 issues he just voted present, although he has done alot of things in the short time hes been a senator, i was going to vote for him but NAU advocate.... I will leave you with this, this really surprised me; "A system designed to protect individual liberty will have no punishments for any group and no privileges. Today, I think inner-city folks and minorities are punished unfairly in the war on drugs. For instance, Blacks make up 14% of those who use drugs, yet 36 percent of those arrested are Blacks and it ends up that 63% of those who finally end up in prison are Blacks. This has to change. We don't have to have more courts and more prisons. We need to repeal the whole war on drugs. It isn't working. We have already spent over $400 billion since the early 1970s, and it is wasted money. Prohibition didn't work. Prohibition on drugs doesn't work. So we need to come to our senses. And, absolutely, it's a disease. We don't treat alcoholics like this. This is a disease, and we should orient ourselves to this. That is one way you could have equal justice under the law." Ron Paul. No other candidate even brought this up and its still a major problem in our society.

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I think the Democrats are hoping that Al Gore will decide to run and save them, while the Republicans are waiting for Newt Gingrich to come out.

What we have to do is to decide what the most important issues are, how we feel about them, and then study all the candidates to see where they stand on each issue which we consider important. That's a lot of work, but that's what informed voting is all about. At least we have plenty of time to do this.

Answer 5

I don't like any of the candidates. Only reason I voted in the last election was that my daughter reminded me of the power of the people but for years I've wondered what the people really think. My son is now old enough to vote in the next election and he's not impressed with any of them either.

Answer 6

I agree with you on most of them. But I think my candidate, former Sen. Mike Gravel, is the exception to that. Hes tells the truth and has the courage to stand for what he believes in.

The rest of them are all typical politicians, in other words vote-whores who dont give a damn about anything except getting in power and staying there.

I'll give you some links for info on Sen. Gravel. Perhaps hes the candidate youre looking for;


http://www.Gravel2008.us (Gravel's campaign website)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c5ptT5j-zk (Gravel being interviewed by Rick Sanchez on CNN)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMlHv2lDqA (Highlights of Sen. Gravel speaking at the first Democratic "debate")

Answer 7

to paraphrase Grocho Marx, "any organization that would accept me as a member is not worthy of me joining" Any political party that would nominate the ones running are not worthy of my vote. To get to the level of national attention and celebrity to get nominated the politician has already sold out so many times to special interest that he has nothing of his own to offer.

Answer 8

I actually think there are some good presidential candidates but on both sides of the isle they are the people who at this point have no real chance of winning because they don't have enough money.

Answer 9

I rather have Barack obama any day if that meant bush will be kicked out of the white house cuz almost anybody can do a better job than bush

Answer 10

You are correct, on the Democratic side the best one they have is Bill Richardson and on the Republican side the best one is Duncan Hunter