I voted early yesterday. No lines. Long ballot. I’m done (but I still have to listen to all the stupid commercials…oh well, can’t have everything I guess).
As I have been thinking about voting this week I started thinking about what my own presidential platform might include. Here are a few of my most important “issues” (some serious, some not so much…you figure out which is which):
I would repeal the income tax and switch to a consumption tax (see Fair Tax.org).
I would outlaw all political ads during election season (like they do anything besides make people angry anyway).
I would re-institute prayer in schools (at least the option).
I would make the Broncos the official “America’s Team” (who gave Dallas that title anyway?).
I would Drill Baby Drill!
I would make Chuck Norris my Secretary of Defense (and State, and NSA, CIA, and FBI).
I would give every person in America hunting season off (for that matter, let’s do a 3 day work week!).
I would outlaw usage of the term “organic” with very few exceptions.
I would move Craig Ferguson to time slot I could actually watch.
I would give North Dakota to the Palestinians (like we’re really using it anyway…and it’s bigger than the West Bank with more resources).
I would cut government spending and programs by at least 1/2 and I’d probably let my kids decide what we should do without (yes, even they could figure this one out!).
I would bomb France and give it to the Shiites (mostly because France annoys me).
I think that’s a good start. Anything I missed??
PS: Don’t forget to vote…especially if you want to complain about it later! You can even write my name in if you want.
Like many people these days, I am more than a little discontent with the current political process and parties. I have been a registered Republican since I was able to register and vote (I know you’re not supposed to disclose those types of things…but hey, who really cares anyway?), but I have even been disillusioned with my own party lately. I’m not exactly doing cartwheels over our Presidential candidate (although he’s a sight better than the alternatives) and they are still spending too much of our hard earned money.
So…I was doing some searching and research the other day on other parties and I came across this website that includes a short quiz that you can take that identifies where you fit on the political spectrum…and they include more than just Republican and Democrat. It’s so short they even call it:
I took the quiz (takes all of about 2 minutes..tops) and found out that…drum roll please…I’m not a Republican. At least not by the standards of the quiz. I am close…certainly conservative instead of liberal. I encourage you to take the quiz yourself…be honest about your answers…and see if you’re surprised by the results (I’ve had several take it and it has been fairly accurate).
Curious to know where I ended up on the quiz? Again, take the quiz yourself first, and then you can see how I came out by checking out the comments of this post. While you’re there, how about sharing your results?
I haven’t posted much about the election since my boy Huckabee bowed out. It has certainly been an interesting primary election year, and the real fun looks like it is about to start. I’m not sure I really like any of the candidates that are left (nor any that I think will be standing come the general election cycle). Here’s your chance to let your voice be heard before it becomes official…
Yes, it’s a little sour grapes. No, I probably shouldn’t cast disparaging remarks about my candidate. But I just couldn’t resist sharing this one with you…
There’s always a little truth in humor isn’t there?? OK, my last McCain slam…maybe… =0)
Yes, my man Mike Huckabee is officially out of the race for the Republican nomination. It was a sad day we all saw coming awhile ago. I can’t say I like the nominee we got (he was about fourth on my list), but he’s the guy now and I will support him, just not with as much enthusiasm as I might have a few other candidates. Such is life.
I do admire the campaign Mike ran and I admire the way that he is leaving the race. He is out of the race, but he is not down about it any way, shape, or form…and he is still sticking to his spiritual and life principles. He wrote an encouraging blog the day he got out of the race that I encourage you to read. Click here to read it.
I’m also interested watching what’s happening on the Democratic side as well. If nothing else, this year has been more fun to watch on all sides…and it isn’t even close to being over yet.
What’s in store for my man Mike? There’s always 2012 right?? =0)
In this episode, Mike and Chuck briefly discuss The Fairtax. At best, this will wet your appetite to learn more about The FairTax, which is a bill in Congress that would eliminate the IRS and all Income Tax and replace it with a national consumption tax (think national sales tax). This is not Huckabee’s idea, but he does support it and there is much more information on their website (links below)…
