Echoes of the Mind's Eye

After hearing Mr. Obama's speech in it's entirety, I feel a little better about him (Although he did go back on his earlier interviews where he lied about not being in the congregation during some of the "controversial" sermons).

I do appreciate what he says. Honestly, he says what I love to hear. But how will he do it without backrupting the country even further? I don't know enough about the economy, but with gas, groceries, heating oil...everything...jumping sky high in price. Being in the upper-lower class bracket, I am afraid of the future. Will I be able to provide for my kids, to keep the house heated next winter, to be have gas to drive to work this summer? I don't want to have to rely on the government for handouts.

This way of having the goverment pay everyone out of trouble goes along with the the typical wetern mind-set--the philosophy of western medicine: treating the symptoms, but not the source of the problem. But, unfortunately the problem itself may be our bloated, chaotic, confused, red-tape ridden, government.

I still don't know what I will do regarding the upcoming elections. Pennsylvania's primaries are coming up next month. I am registered independent and will stay that way. I guess I am a moderate, with conservative leanings--but I am in NO WAY pro McCain. I guess I am too negative, I don't think any of the candidates will do anything positive for the country and we will be stuck in this rut for the next 4 years. Clinton: I have absolutely no trust in. Obama: I REALLY want to believe he will try to do what he says, but I don't know....hmmm...Nader?? Paul?? I Know!! Perot in '08!!!

I see three possible outcomes with the whole Obama/Wright situation:

1. Obama knew about the pastor's beliefs and anger with white America, but is trying to cover up his relationship by lying about this because he truly is embarrassed by his association with him and doesn't believe in the same ideals.

2. Obama knew about J.Wright's beliefs and shares those beliefs. But is denying his values now in order to stay in the presidential race.

3. Obama is totally clueless. Maybe he only attended that church to be "Seen" that he was a good Christian, and really didn't pay any attention to the sermons or he is just the world's worst judge of character.

All three options are scary to me. We could either be electing a Liar who will say what needs to be said in order to get what he wants; we could get a president who hates a large portion of the population he is leading; or we get a president who is naively unaware of the dangers that are surrounding the USA.

I personally do not think any of our current candidates for President will make any positive changes in our country. Right now, I am just trying to figure out which one will do the least damage over the next 4 years.

It has been rather humorous the last few weeks as the primaries wind down and the candidates turn into kindergarteners. This week, a DJ at a McCain rally referred to Barrack's middle name, Hussien. McCain immediately apologized that he did not condone this action. Mrs. Obama then denounced that act as well and said that it is in poor taste to point out that middle name. "He who must not be named" has been denouncing how his heritage is being used against him by Hillary and now McCain.

Who do you think would do the least damage?:

He who must not be named, Billary, or Ol' man McCain

Just wondering if this could be the shape of things to come....

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