I think parties and candidates are sometimes a veil that keeps us from seeing through.
We all have far more in common than we do in differences.
Right now, no matter what party affiliation, we are worried. Worried about our financial future, our kid's education, our kids being killed in Iraq, violence, creating a happy life. These are HUGE commonalities between and among all parties. Our candidates differ somewhat in how they will address the problem, but they don't differ much in identifying the problems we all face today.
So why do we have to vilify those of the other party and canonize those of our party? Graft, stupidity and just plain being wrong is a fact for both parties.
My belief is that the need to have, and create extreme positions does not come from considered analysis of the issues. I also think that the fractionalization that is going on in this country is worse for us than any candidate can do.
It's safe to stand off and vilify, it takes alot of courage to stand close and listen and try to understand differences... and to give another person respect and regard. But that is the only way this country is going to become strong again... hate for those not like us is the killer.
Now is the time.
Ok, I may have pissed everyone off, but I thought I'd try!
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