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Apr 26, 2008 at 11:18 AM
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"I have not been unaware of the political drama
going on, but I have not taken any sides because
politics to me, all of them seem rotten to the core
and all based on economics , not humanitarianism.
The suffering of the word seemed to me without
remedy except by what we could give individually.
I did not trust any movement or system..."

Anais Nin 1939

Anais Nin is one of my all time favorite writers. She is raw and fluent and has voiced emotions and ideas about the world and the human condition that are timeless.

The quote above to me is completely relevant to now. We are watching a parade of power brokers who throw dirt professionally and bandy the word "change" around as if they will make a difference. But will they? It all feels a bit hopeless sometimes, especially that all of those seeking election need vast teams around them to advise them how to be more human and likable...

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I totally understand. I have never been one to believe the lies and pandering that politicians do. For some reason I feel there may be an ounce of truth to what Obama says. I feel a glimmer of hope. I realize that he will probably not be able to do 95% of what he would like because there are a lot of other politicians who disagree, but I like his public speaking ability MUCH more than what I have now. Haha! I might watch the presidential speeches if they were given by him, now I just change the channel. The current speeches are slightly painful to watch.

Excellent thoughts....yeah 'Change' seems the key word.

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I don't like Obama...and it would not be wise to have him as a "war" president. JFK anyone? I'm curious as to who you might be hoping for right now (even though you don't live here in the US)

LondonYankee replied to LaidOutInLavender’s comment:
Apr 26, 2008
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Funny thing about Obama - I actually had seen an interview with him several years ago and watching him, I thought then - this man will be our first black president - and then here he is on his way. I just feel that all of them are putting on such an act...with Obama, he obviously had such a close relationship to his pastor and threw him totally out of the window when all of the things that the pastor said came out. Now - I disagreed with everything that the pastor was saying but Obama after 20 years barely spent 2 minutes saying SEEYA! just fake and Hilary, well...who can go there? McCain is trying to play the good guy but this will be status quo all over again. SIGH...I think We the People may be the only losers...

I know - I will do it - I will be President...now THAT would be change :) lol

LondonYankee replied to Stephel’s comment:
Apr 26, 2008
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Historically, democrats do not make good "war" presidents, true! I think that we should put all three in a big brother house (with their spouses) and let them duke it out over a television season! LOL - now THAT would be tv we would all watch!

I am abstaining at this point and how horrible is that? Ask me closer maybe LOL - and I am back on the US side for the time being so I get full effect of all the election coverage! WOoohoo! :)