Well, you should. The next President of the United States will determine the future of the world.
I am not exagerating.If they cannot balance their budget and repay their debt of 15 000 billion dollars*, we, CANADIANS, are in DANGER . According to the US Department of State, 75% of our export goods and services goes to the States*. If they stop buying, we are in trouble, and that's only one of the many problems related to the economy...
So. Who's in the race?
- Democrats: Obama. He lost so many supporters by not delivering the miracles he promised. He was blocked every step of the way (except for Don't Ask Don't Tell and healthcare but this one is going to the supreme court). It's like hiring someone to do a specific job and not giving him the tools to do it. Also, I'm very disappointed with Obama regarding the Wall Street regulations. He didn't fight hard enough. When I say fight, I mean speak out, blame and expose the truth. Too diplomat some will say...
- Republicans: Only a couple of guys left running. Mitt Romney, mormon. He thinks that regulations are killing the jobs in America. Pro-life. Thinks Corporations are people. That homosexuals shouldn't have the right to marry. That you should cut taxes for rix people (the 1%: over $375 000 a year). Newt Gingrich, extremely conservative. Also against gay marriage. Cheated on his first wife and left her while she was recovering from cancer and at the same time accusing Bill Clinton of having an affair in the 90s. Cheated on his second wife while she was suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and asked for an open marriage. Nuff' said. Rick Santorum, also extremely conservative. Against gay marriage and homosexuals in general. Google the word Santorum just for fun... No real plan for the economy, nice sweater vests. Oh and against abortion. Ron Paul, libertarian. The most consistent candidate. He never changed his position on taxes or religion, war, etc. Agains any war, wants minimal taxation. The most experienced candidate, his fans are beyond LOYAL.
- Independent: Now that's where it gets fun. Stephen Colbert. Comedian, plays a conservative pundits. The man can work a crowd like no other. Decided to show the american public how the corporations and the superpacs are influencing the campaign. He created his own Superpac and exploratory committee. See for yourself:
So this is a incredibely short summary of what is going on. I'll write more on the subject as the weeks go by. If you want me to write about one guy in particular, leave a comment below.
Question of the Post: For whom would you vote? Why? Why not? What are you worried about in this election?
Love you all, hope you liked my first kind of serious post.
Peace out.
*http://www.lemonde.fr/ameriques/article/2011/11/17/la-dette-publique-americaine-depasse-les-15-000-milliards-de-dollars_1604817_3222.html
*http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2089.htm
1 comment:
Let me just say that it brings tears of joy to my eyes to see that you are still up-keeping this blog! I now hold you in higher esteem.
Frankly, I would love to see someone like Ron Paul as president. He's got a lot of great ideas, but the main and obvious problem is that he's getting old. Dr. Paul is in his late 70's after all.
If you go on Youtube and search his name, you can find him arguing against some controversial ideas which are being supported by the candidates in his own party. Much respect for someone who is really sticking up to what's important, which is the economy, of course.
He said a lot of great things during the recent GOP debate too. Just something to keep in mind.
Solid guy, I say.
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