Well, I figure, I might as well make a real discussion up here as I haven't done so in a long time. The point of this one is, well, I'm going to vote for John Edwards in 2008, because I think he shares a lot of my views and is a whole lot less "De-De Dee" than our current president.

I mean, let's say you don't share his views (which I think would be easy enough to assume in a political reace). Look at him from an appearance point of view alone for a second: He's got a family and three kids. He goes to church and is active in his community and communities around the states. His way of speaking where he treats you like a human being and discusses his views and opinions with you, never saying your ways are stupid, but that what he thinks is "what he believes". I mean, on appearance alone, he's got what needs to be there: Upstanding American and decent human being.

And, before I speak briefly about his views, let me say that John Edwards has one thing I find to be very important in a candidate... and funnily enough, it's that he's got a kickass website. Kickass in that it's very effective. You can go there and not just read his views, but also watch YouTube video of when he's actually been speaking. Instead of just reading quotes that may or may not have been taken out of context, you can watch videos (edited only in transitions) of what he's actually saying. You can see that he's not just rattling off what sounds good, but that he believes what he's saying... and to that, I say "fuck-all". If a man can stand up for what he believes in, even if I don't agree with him, I can respect him for that.

Unless whoever it is sounds like an idiot when they're talking. Believe what you will, but if you sound like a Sony Fanboy (or any Fanboy, to be fair) while you're talking, I could care less what you think. Back shit up with facts and fucking graphs if you have to. Make some sense.

The point being, I think John Edwards is—at the very least—a good and decent person. At best, I think he's a good and decent person with views that are similar to my own, and that when you ask him what he thinks about something, he's ready with a reply... because he's not reading things off a teleprompter or note cards... he's speaking what's truly on his mind, and truly in his heart. He's not saying what he thinks you want to hear so that you'll vote for him... he's saying what he believes and hoping that if you at least know where he's coming from, you'll be better informed about your choice.

I mean, he goes for Universal Health care and then tells you he'll have to raise taxes to do it! No, really? That's awesome... yes, I will pay more for Universal Health Care. I'm sick of politicians promising the sun and moon and claiming that we won't need any more money out of my pocket. It's insulting, at least to me. Telling me you're going to do something that costs money, my money, and telling me that... I can respect. I say bring it.

And, let me finish with Faux News, shall I? John Edwards taking a stand I wish other Democrats had long ago is sweet. Looking to Fox and saying, effectively, that he's not going to be part of their negative Democrat propaganda is awesome. All Fox does is spout of nonsense the majority of the time, not bothering to check their facts before they report anything... and let's be honest, if you're not going to fact-check, or even try to... if you're just going to feed propaganda to the masses, then you aren't really a news organization, are you? You're just another single-faced cable channel with opinions you're trying to push upon your viewers.

I think I've said my part. If you want to know more, just head to his website and check it out. Even if you don't agree with him, you can at least see where he's coming from, ya know? Me, personally, I know who I'm voting for in '08, unless something drastic changes.

See you in the Future
—Huntermun

P.S.: The amount of hate that Republicans can throw Edward's way is, to me, a sign of fear. They'll go out and attack any Democrat from time to time, but for Edwards... the most hateful things must be spouted. It's fun to watch them squirm.


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