I am extremely optimistic and feel our country is moving in the proper direction. It's good to see so many on both sides sincerely concerned about our nation's future, taking hard looks at all the issues and taking the necessary measures to become better informed about them.
With that in mind, this season of Noel brings me even more joy.
What is your impression of our progress at this point?
2007-12-02 19:42:54 · 12 answers · asked by wider scope 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I too am optimistic. Both parties seem to be progressive. The Dems as far as who they've put up to run. Although their thinking has not evolved.
The Reps have put forth progressive thinkers.
Giuliani / Huckabee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-02 23:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by DesignDiva1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to see we have more intelligent candidates in the primaries than I think we've had in a long time (8 years cough cough). I tend to be a democratic voter and am most likely voting democrat again next year, especially if Obama gets the nomination. However, I am impressed with the Republicans this year. Particularly Romney and Huckabee. I think it would be a nice change from G Dubya Bush to have a personable and intelligent president. Leadership is a given with these candidates. However, I personally felt that the last Youtube CNN debate pushed me further away from the Republicans...it sounded like children arguing for quite a while during that debate. I like the platform the Democrats are running on, that they are a unified party, and not individualistic. It's nice to see that the Democratic candidates are showing interest in the good as a whole, and not entirely their own personal gain, although, obviously, they are campaigning to win. I'm excited to see who gets the nomination from both parties regardless. It could be a more difficult decision for me than I think right now.
2007-12-02 19:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by paulkim916 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes we are moving along, I still think that the lesser candidates have the most experience, thou not the most pak money coming in from lobbyist.
So I hope that the repub lower tier is is asked a question. Rep. Hunter, Tan and the rest.
Then on the democratic side by far Sen. Joe Biden and Dennis Casinnext have the most experience, but they are not called on unless someone asks to pass the water. So give them a break, let them talk. Merry Christmas Take care.
2007-12-02 19:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by R J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our system to elect a president is a circus and needs reform. Since when are Iowa or New Hampshire relevant or even representative of the rest of the country.
Also, I cringe more with the coming of every new election knowing that endless commercials and negative ads will start to appear and temporarily overwhelm virtually every aspect of our lives.
So to answer your question, no I am not optimistic. At no time since the Civil War have we been more divided and polarized against each other. The politicians from both parties could give two hoots about you or I. They answer to the special interests that fund their polical machines. Kind of sad that the next President will be the one who can raise the most money. With Bush's approval in the 20s and Congress' in the teens, reality should set in that it pretty much overall sucks and we are heading in the wrong direction. Remember, people don't elect politicians, they just vote other ones out of office. Merry Christmas. (It is alright to still say that?)
2007-12-02 19:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by John Y 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Really?
You are extremely optimistic?
You'd better pass the green tea.
The current administration can't get out fast enough for my liking.
I've supported Democratic candidates for as long as I can remember. But I can't and won't support either of the two Democratic front runners.
It seems like a strange time to change parties ... after the freaking mess the current administration has gotten us into ... but what's a guy going to do.
2007-12-02 19:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
As an Australian, having just had our elections, I can say that yours are infinitely more interesting. Not having compulsory voting means your candidates aren't trying to appeal to practically the lowest common denominator. The CNN/Youtube debates, short as they were, covered several of the many many issues facing your candidates.
Our election was ENTIRELY based on Unions and overtime pay. See the difference?
2007-12-02 20:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wake me up when it's October.
Nothing that happens between now and then is relavent. I can make up my mind in a single day who I'm voting for, and I usually pick a day that is much closer to the elections.
As for Christmas, it's a great distraction from the endless debates from hell.
2007-12-02 19:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
tries as i'd to sleep with the skankiest skankbags round, I nonetheless cant seize one. i imagine i'd have equipped up an immunity to the wimpy ones going round. i imagine i want a mutant rigidity or some thing.... concepts if I borrow the hubby? he's definite to have one.
2016-10-25 08:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Republicans should be pleased that the straight talking Huckabee is surging up. Dems should be pleased that Obama is surging up. Both Republicans & Dems should be very pleased that Hillary is sliding down faster & faster."
2007-12-02 19:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Din2600 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am always in good spirits this time of year. i have seen so many times when America is in bad shape, and so many times we climb out of it a stronger, wiser country. i am very optimistic about America. always have been and always will be.
2007-12-03 00:13:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋