Debates

I really do not like to talk about my politics and my choices. I do want to touch upon some impressions and thoughts that I have about the debates as of late.

First of all, anyone running for office is doing so based on some merit of success in their political and leadership experiences. I think sometimes when one is very successful with one campaign or one initiative, they sometimes think they can succeed based upon that success. Being President of this country isn't about being strong in one area but being versed in many different areas. The most important is in foreign policy because we aren't just making nice with our neighbors, we are fighting for our lives against people that can't be reasoned with. In that case, sometimes brute strength has to be used. No one likes our young people being over there and being in danger, but the alternative to this is having a bunch of people without consciences and fairness running around killing people just to do it. So, those things we need to defend ourselves against sometimes comes from unpopular decisions. Ask yourself if you would want to make those critical decisions and then be responsible for their outcome. It is easy to say that "they" should do this and that but in all fairness, there is more to it then that. The one statement that came out that has stayed with me is this: "We don't want a person in the White House that has to do on the job training especially with foreign policy". I agree with this. Just because you have been a congressman, or a leader of a state or city, the fact remains that while doing that, you haven't had to do anything about foreign policy.

Here is what I know. I went to New York as a representative and was a guest at the United Nations. This was before Rudy Giuliani became mayor. I then visited New York after 911 and saw the difference in the quality of the city and the cleanup of the aftermath of the tragedy, I had nothing but respect for the Mayor, not only for the condition of the city but for the way he handled the entire situation. People say they don't care for him personally because of his marriage situation. I say let's turn the light on and realize that there is more of that in Washington D.C. then is ever discovered.

One of the democratic candidates tolerated public humiliation from her husband and now wants him back in the White House for another round. I would have respected her more if she would have bid him farewell after his term. I feel she put her political aspirations ahead of what is right or wrong in marriage.

To end all of this I would say this. I am not running for office. Everyone of the candidates have strengths and weaknesses and experience. Our job is to elect someone who can address with confidence and experience all of the negatives facing our country in the time ahead. Who might that be? I don't know but whoever he or she is, we as the electing body need to stand behind and continue to try to improve in our own little way making a difference so that positive direction can take over the negativity we all face living in this country. We must pray and listen and take the time to be open to elect the best person and not a party affiliation.