Vote '08

Vote08 loves feedback! After the jump, a look at some of the comments (& responses to them) the Vote08 blog has generated in the past week.

Eric says

“Obviously far more important issues at play here, but I have to strongly agree with [Barack Obama's Thursday debate] point that movie trailers (ads) played during otherwise family friendly programs have gotten too graphic. I strongly oppose any censorship of art and support the notion that it is the parents responsibility to do the filtering of media for their children. But I would love to not worry about movie ads during the 7:30 Simpsons rerun giving my kids nightmares.

Hardly what I will vote based on, I was just glad to hear someone (Barack) mention this.”

Excellent point, & also interesting to note these are Democrats criticizing Hollywood in front of Hollywood. You wouldn’t have seen this one or two elections ago.

Fishman says

I’m torn… I normally vote Republican. And I WANT to vote for a winner. However at this point I don’t believe McCain can beat Clinton. Obama maybe, but not Clinton. What do I do????

Fishman, I think you should remember John McCain’s successful track record with independents & Democrats, both in this current contest & in 2000. National polls matching up Clinton & McCain head-to-head show McCain is the Republican with the best shot (Romney doesn’t come close). If Hillary’s the nominee, she’ll lose votes from independents and Democrats who are disgusted by her; if Obama’s the nominee, McCain wins votes for those who think experience is an issue.

But remember: this election season is about choosing who you believe in, not who you think can win against the other side. Let your conscience be your guide.

Victoria writes

How short our memory must be to have forgotten the embarrasment and disgrace the Clinton’s brought to us during their occupation of the White House.
And regarding Obama, it’s terrifying to think he and his wife are Muslim. The church they claim to be members of have them listed as members only for the last two years…where was the Obama family practicing their faith before that time ?
No one seems to be able to answer this question, but frankly, it’s one that truly needs addressing to either stop or prove the Muslim statements. his country cannot handle more of what it’s already been through. We need a fresh change. It’s time for John Edwards.

Victoria, the rumor that Obama is a secret (or past) Muslim is FALSE. Go to this link & get the real story. (this site is one we at NewsChannel9 trust to help debunk urban myths & e-mail rumors on the web. It hasn’t let us down yet.)

& Susan Crain wrote a great letter to the editor in the Chattanooga Times Free Press on the topic of rumors & gossip:

“If all you read or hear during the next nine months are campaign smears & fear tactics, fight against these, no matter who is the target…. When your inbox fills up with trash & the e-mails of smear & fear, find the facts, & help defeat the lies. Make informed decisions. Just because you read it on the Internet in a “forward,” or in the newspaper does not make it true or real. Before you pass it on as fact (especially if it is sensational) … yes, check it out. Can’t find the answer? Don’t know the source? Then repeating it is little more than gossip. Gossip distorts in the telling. “Thou shalt bear no false witness against thy neighbor.” “Neighbor” is not only the person who lives next door to me.

Susan Crain’s my hero, & she’s 100% correct.

Norma writes

I am disheartened by McCain’s false accusation against Romney Jan. 26th, but I hope voters have the good sense to consider the source. I also hope McCain will give Romney a public apology. Our best candidate on the economy is Mitt Romney. He knows how to create and hold jobs. Without a strong economy, nothing else works! Romney has turned failing businesses into productive, profitable ones. Romney has real world experience with the global economy. He has used his knowledge gained as a Harvard business school and law school graduate to solve problems in private business, the Olympics and as a governor. Many consider Romney to be a economic genius.
Romney will absolutely support and defend our constitution. He supports states rights and individual rights. Romney believes in freedom. He will work for equal justice for every citizen and every state. He cares about those voters and states that other candidates have snubbed.
Romney is a man of integrity who has lived socially conservative values his entire life. He is free from the pay-back politics that always happen when a person has served many years in the senate. He will bring new vision, energy, and efficiency to office.
Romney asks the right questions, listens and learns, analyzes and evaluates carefully, and leads decisively. Romney is a TRUE Republican who is committed to the long-term strength of our nation. The more closely I examine Romney, the more I like him. Romney has my vote!

Well put, Victoria! Victoria wins points for keeping things positive, & when talking with folks about politics, that’s always the preferred route. Talk about why you’re for someone rather than against someone & you will help win folks over to your side.

Scott writes

The Clintons are trying to win ugly because they know they can’t fight fair with Obama - they lose if they do. And if and when the Clinton restoration is complete (make no mistake, this is as much a third term for Bill), they will have done what Bush has done: destory their own party.

Astute comment, Scott. You may well be correct.

Deborah writes

There are so many issues on the table for this election, however I have a nephew going to Iraq at the end of Feb. so it is in the forefront of our minds in my family. Myself and my family have been following the debates very closely so that we can make an informed decision when we cast our votes. I hope that a lot of people here in Tennessee are doing the same. The War in Iraq has to come to an end on our part(our Government and president). We cannot solve the problems of the world because we are not God all we can do is to help facilitate change in Iraq, and it is not a war that will end anytime soon. I believe there is a religious war going besides the politics of oil etc.., I am proud of all the men and women who have served in Iraq. But its time to come home so that we can better serve our own over here in the United States, because we have our own problems of hunger, homelessness, and desperation. We are suppose to be the richest country in the world and yet we seem to forget about our own people over here. The men, women, and children who go without on a daily basis it is truly a shame and I hope that when we are voting here in Tennessee we all look at the whole picture. Thank you!

Deborah, our prayers are with your nephew, & you’re certainly not alone in your concerns. I hope this election season keeps the issues Iraq raises about our long-term security on the front burner.

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