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| Topic Started: Mar 31 2008, 08:21 AM (187 Views) | |
| nancydrew | Mar 31 2008, 08:21 AM Post #1 |
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Well of course I don't think women should rule the world but I don't think men should either. When I see women standing on stage with Senator Obama and hear of women already in politics endorsing Senator Obama, it makes me wonder why is this happening? If someone had told me before this all started that millions of women would not see the bigger picture and why supporting Senator Clinton is not about her really but about all of us getting to a level that men have successfully kept of from achieving, I would have bet against it. The only reason I initially supported Senator Obama was because my friends in School were all jazzed about him but little by little I began to think about it and I soon realized, win or lose, I want to be able to say, I voted for and supported a woman to become President of the United States. I am very sad about this and the topic heading caught my attention because it really appears, we are second class citizens as much as we like to think we aren't. Should Hillary not win, I fear it will send a message to women that where we are is where we will probably remain for years to come. We are not that smart when it comes to doing the right thing. |
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| BigDog | Apr 26 2008, 10:02 PM Post #2 |
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Of course women are capable of leading a country. There have been many very strong female world leaders.....Golda Meier, Indira Ghandi, Margaret Thatcher.....to name a few. However, don't be foolish enough to vote for a leader ONLY because she is a woman. Leading the most powerful nation on earth is a very serious undertaking. Votes should be based upon qualifications, not gender. |
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| Blue Collar | Apr 27 2008, 07:36 PM Post #3 |
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HiYa BD ~ Of course qualifications is the barometer everyone should determine their support by but as long as we have a Media hell bent on manipulating the minds of Voters, qualifications will have very little to do with it. But to speak of a bigger picture, What can the President actually do? When we listen to the rhetoric of Candidates during the election process, we hear them tell us what we want them to address that lends to the concerns of our Communities and Households. We are worried about our perspective financial securities and we are concerned about the Welfare & Security of our Nation. We are concerned about the safety of our children going to school and walking down the street. We are concerned about the use or mis-use of our Tax Dollars and we are concerned about the increasing cost of simply living and affording the energy to operate our vehicles to get to our jobs in order to pay for these basic requirements. Candidates running for President will tell you they have a solution for all of these issues and more but what I am trying to communicate to my friends is, I've been able to Vote since Richard Nixon ® ran against Herbert Humphrey (D) in 1968. Even back then we have been promised the same old Political jargon & rhetoric of the ages. Equality, Better Income, Healthcare (oh yeah healthcare was even talked about back in those days), education for the poor, better housing for the poor and although crime wasn't anywhere close to what we have today, National Defense against our biggest threat, Russia & Cuba, were the hot topics for a strong National Defense. And what did we get ? Well we must not have gotten much because aside from building up our Military, I see very little change in any of the other areas of Social Entitlements. So BigDog, when you say qualified, it makes me wonder what qualifications does a Candidate really need to have? And the only answer that comes to mind is one that is prepared to Play Ball with Congress. You gotta be or become a member of the Club and go along with the flow of things. Politicians know all too well that people regardless will fall into line with a charismatic personality telling them everything is going to be great if they are elected. Whether that person has any intention of fulfilling their promises has little to do with it. As President, you know you have to do something especially if you intend to have a 2nd Term but there's plenty of wiggle room when you factor in the President does nothing without the backing of Congress. You can be the Robinhood of Presidents equipped to make serious changes in our governmental structure but those changes had better be beneficial to what Congress will agree to or guess what (?) you ain't doing nothing. So regardless of who gets to sit in the Oval Office, unless Congress remains relatively untouched and are able to continue making millions from the sweat of our backs and Federal Programs continue to funnel huge amounts of money into programs geared to celebrate the Elected Officials Constituents for them the ability in saying, "Look how great I am, I've done this for you and in return, you will send me back to Washington to finish the difficult work of getting healthcare & security for you but it's going to take years of hard work and as long as you continue to give me your confidence, I will fight during our Washington Dinner Engagements and those intensely difficult endurance driven gatherings on the Yachts of our financial backers, all for your sake". People will cheer, smile, take pictures, hope you kiss their babies and generally believe anything you say even though the lives of those who are bringing home below $50,000 yearly, will continue to get harder to manage because we are not in the class of those who filter serious money into the pockets of those who make the Laws. Do you really believe Congress or even a President is going to condemn, punish or disadvantage Corporations that provide the financial backbone of our Nation? Regardless of the amount of Job loses a company dishes out, they are still employers and if Congress lays too heavy a burden on them, they can just as easily pull out completely. So in my opinion, the qualification (male or female - black or white) merely has to be willing to Play Ball and appear as though you aren't. |
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| BigDog | Apr 28 2008, 06:35 PM Post #4 |
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You are correct about the limitations of the President. Ideally, all three branches of our government should work together for the good of the country. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. Elected officials seem to be way more concerned with maintaining power than doing good for the country. The president does, however, have certain powers, and definitely wields a great amount of influence. One of those powers is the veto. While compromises must be made, a president can guarantee that a bill will be vetoed if certain conditions are not met. Of course, Congress can override the veto, but that can be a difficult thing to do. The president also wields a great amount of power over the military, and foreign policy. All that aside, I think the main function of the presidency is to lead the country in a general direction. Of course the details can be a bitch, but he/she can definitely set the tone. In the upcoming election, I see a chioce between going in a general socialistic direction, or a (slightly) conservative direction. Obama and Clinton are definitely socialists, with Obama being the farthest to the left. McCain, while too liberal for many conservatives, is still the most conservative of the three. In fact, I think he is the closest to the middle. Back to the original post, I couldn't care less if a candidate is black/white, male/female. What I care about is less government spending, lower taxes, a strong defense, and an end to illegal immigration. I think I will be disappointed no matter who wins the election. |
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| nancydrew | Apr 28 2008, 08:18 PM Post #5 |
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Wow you guys are pretty smart and I like that because most of my friends talk about politics in general terms like, who they like because that person is a democrat or a republican. Actually none of my friends are republicans but I don't think any of them understands the concept of government spending and how that effects our lives. I wanted to join this board for selfish reasons. I read some post and saw that some people here really understood the government and I really would like to learn more about it. I'm still young enough to go into political science if I begin to think I can succeed. I have confidence when I talk in front of crowds as long as I know what I'm talking about. If I asked how do you guys learn so much about politics, you're going to tell me to read and read and read. But I get confused by what I'm reading. I mean, depending on who wrote the book or article, I'm reading one point of view. So my question is, where should I start if I wanted to think about a career in politics? |
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| Blue Collar | Apr 29 2008, 12:47 AM Post #6 |
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Greetings NancyD ~ This is a very easy question to answer for you. If you are serious about exploring a Political Career, you need to start on the Grass Roots Level. This is very important much like why Detectives have to start out as regular Beat Cops. By doing so, they get to know the City Streets. As Patrol Officers, they become familiar with the people that live in and around their town or city. They soon become familiar with who's who and who'd doing what and who they can squeeze for information and who they can't. Sometimes, when a kid is well connected in the streets and demonstrates a certain level of saavy, they tend to wait until he gets himself into trouble and use that to pressure him into dropping names in exchange for his freedom. Therefore you can look into a few things that would get you on your way. First & Foremost, you need to take classes in political science which you seem to already know. Upon approaching Campaigns, it doesn't take much effort to Intern for a Candidate of your liking. Go to their headquarters and volunteer to help them Campaign. And really apply yourself. Proceed as if, you were their Campaign Manager. Listen & Learn how the process works. Even if you find yourself working for the eventual Loser, you can still gain tons of valuable knowledge. You might also like to get yourself on Town Committees and then eventually when you feel you have a fairly good understanding for what the Town or City needs, put your hat in the District Ring and run for Alderman or get on the City Counsel. Make a name for yourself by paying attention to details in your City. Champion certain causes that your City needs. Don't be afraid to position yourself at functions where the Press happens to be. Establish yourself as a Spokes Person for a particular issue that represents the needs of those who can't or don't fight for themselves. After you've gotten a handle and clear understanding for how it all works, You might like to take a serious look at running for a District Representative that puts you in the Capital of your State. All of these and more are what I refer to as Grass Roots positions. In order to win elections you need to generate money for advertising or you'll find yourself going door to door. Read the papers and introduce yourself at as many functions you can stand going to. You have to work the room, pass out Business Cards advising people anytime they need help with projects, call on you. Soon your name will begin to be mentioned in Circles when people are looking for good people to work with. That's when you're half way there. If someone is running for some office position and they call and ask if you'd like to join them. Of course you'll say yes, unless you happen to be running against them. But really, you gotta smooze a lotta people, smile constantly and build your list of VIPs in your Town, City or State that has grown to be on your Friendly List. Remember this however, in the beginning, you don't want to make enemies. If you're running against someone or working for a person who is running against someone you might interact with at some point. Do it in a fashion where, you don't step on toes. In Politics, you can't afford to burn bridges. You never know when you might need that person down the road. And in Politics, you'll always find a time when you will, even if that person is in the opposite Party you are in, unless of course we're talking about someone who is so evil you want to build a name for yourself tearing them apart. That's enough to think about for now, if you want more advice, I'm sure others have ideas they can throw at you and someday, who knows, you might find yourself in a high level Office. When you do, please remember us little people here. :-) |
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