Howdy howdy all!

I have no idea who I will vote for. NONE. Good grief. I just don't know. I wonder how people can be so loyal to one party or so SURE about the candidate that they are backing. Trust. That's what I mean. How can you be sure you can give your big thumbs up to someone who will essentially be beholden to the more monetarily enhanced of their constituency once they take office.

I mean I am no fan of G.W. and I didn't vote for him either but I notice that many who did are die hard in their allegiance to and his presidency.
Now I don't understand it but then I am not one of those people who believes that just because I have faith in a person at one time  that I wont find them fallible at other times.
That is to say that just because I am a supporter of someone, it doesn't mean that I don't take issue with some of the things that they do. Our illusions are shattered now and again. We all have those moments when we see a side that takes us off guard. When it happens we have to evaluate the situation and ourselves which can be difficult and may be why people tend to continue to back lame duck--just saying. When it happens to me I take it in stride, even though I am a lot more sensitive then I like to believe and a heck of a lot more sensitive than people imagine. Maybe these die hard supporters are as sensitive I am. It's possible.
Now I don't run around all pouty and down in the mouth about it, and I don't run around being all obvious and put out (I mean I get upset like everyone else and it manifests for a minute but then I go right back to my audience normal--grudges aren't really my thing).
I  process that information and yes, in some cases my perception of the individual may change--this cant be helped and honestly it isn't about the other person, it is about me. Like, How will I shape the relationship with the individual now that I have this new perception? Will I continue with the same level of faith or anti-faith (depending) when dealing with them? How much will I share or withhold from them in the future? If I were to be honest I would and will tell you that I withhold when I feel threatened and once I decide to withhold I tend to make it a natural part of interaction with the intended person. I cant do that with a candidate though. Once they are there, then they are there and I got no leverage after that. Thank goodness you can make changes and work some do-overs in your own personal space.

So in the area of politics, the race for the White House and the current President, what is a regular, 40 hour work week, 80 dollar per month health care paying, law abiding citizen supposed to do? What?
Sure, no one candidate is perfect but I am tired of putting my trust into a candidate and subsequently a party that doesn't represent me or what I want in the end.
Is SELF really first and foremost with people as a rule? I honestly am starting to think so. I tell you what, I have a lot of thinking to do about the candidates, the parties and myself.

Time to get them thinking caps on folks...what do you know? Everything is a microcosm of something bigger. Duh!
y'all be cool and
Goddess Bless
 
   

 


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myclette on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
Well I'm voting for YOU today!

environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
"dont like me Mo-fo"! LOL
myclette on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
LOL! Dork.  Haha! You were up at 5:30 AM!

 

environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
ooooohhhh burn!
wonderingsoul on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
We could just move to Canada?
environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
Now see? I was trying not to say it myself but now that it is out there...let's go girl!
spice on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
Well, if you're running for president you've got my attention!  I've been thinking along the same lines as you, as I'm sure most of us are... because it will eventually get to the countdown.  And the loyalty in a specific party is not meaning too much to me.  I, and I'm sure most, will be looking to someone that sticks to their principles.  Really checking your guy/gal record well, CONSISTENCY... is important to me... waffling scares me.  our freedom and constitutional rights are on top of my list.  What are and 'has been' their views on taxes, the budget, restriction/freedom on gun ownership.  Did they vote for or against the Iraq war; for or against the Patriot Act; for or against regulating the Internet - yada yada..but how Consistent.???  And remembering information is biased... but there are certain records that are solid too.. Yes.. and if they let us down, environgirl, it hurts and we can't deal with it as we would on a personal level like the folks we live around.... that's why it is such an important, Very important thing to really study... to watch and ponder - but I don't know... their basic principle - do they show signs of greed in their own lives?  I am very much for war if it is to protect ourselves in our Own country and feel strongly about protecting our borders.  But to go into a Nation or country that is not ours... and attempt to re-arrange lives - well,  people themselves must do that on their own territory.  When someone tells me they love their children but has a history of voting to allow the children of Iraq to be slaughtered, I know they don't truly love their own children - that's something a slick politician can't go back (in my book) and say, 'whoops, I guess I shouldn't have voted that way.'. Another past example, when someone is against drugs but allows a drug-running operation to flourish (Contras), I know they are not really anti-drug.  When someone tells me they are 'pro-life' but for the death penalty, I know they are lying to me, and themselves because who am I or who are that can judge to murder someone?  Oh... I believe in protecting our homeland; I believe folks have a right to protect their own homes as well... Whoops... looking at the clock and gotta appointment... later gal!  and yes, we've been thinking parallel of responsibility and doing all we can ... the best effort in voting our conscience... but only after much, much study... We understand our personal friends (or non-friends) by their track records.
environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
EXACTLY! I have to honestly say that I am confused for real!
wonderingsoul on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
I'm all packed, are you? 
makingchanges on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
Rraspberry and I were on the phone last night talking about some of this stuff.  I am considering Canada more & more every day.  (of course that is once I get a job, save some money & can afford to go).   
kitte on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
you've raised a good question that i am sure others are already thinking hard about.  i have no interest in any republican at this point. so i am focusing more on the democratic side of the race. it really can be confusing though. the only personal stuff that we ever hear about the candidates usually comes from a tabloid so you cant even be sure thats true. so what do we really ever learn about the person that we support or plan to vote for??????
environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
That's what I'm saying! How do people decide that they are die hard fans of any one person?! Sheesh
shadeofgray on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
They all may be a bunch of crooks, but I'd recommend going with the Democratic candidate--better track record as human beings.
environgirl on
Re: Life as a Series of Microcosms. Who do Trust when you have toTrust somebody?
LOL! thanks Shades!

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