What happened to the days when a person's word was his or her bond? The phrase "actions speak louder than words" is nothing new, and it's certainly true. Maybe that phrase cheapened the worth of a persons words, because apparently they can just be thrown around now. Promises and claims can be made without one ounce of authenticity or truth behind them.
I hold Obama in no high esteem. I think his running for president is ridiculous.
I do have some respect for McCain, however. He seems to be a genuine man, but because of the way politics are, I have no idea what to believe. I just read an email that shared the story of McCain's first wife. While he was in Vietnam, she suffered terrible injuries from a car crash. When he returned to America, he left her for a more beautiful, more wealthy woman. Is this true? I have no idea. But that's exactly what I mean...I have no idea what to believe.
The way the media handles politics, and the way politicians present themselves, makes me want to run away from the voting booths. I regret this, because as an American woman, I know the great sacrifices that were made for our suffrage.
Should I have to choose between the so-called "lesser of two evils?" Because I won't. Call me un-American. My country is not as important to me as my faith, as my God. I am more than grateful that I was born in this land of freedom and opportunity, please don't doubt that. But I will trust that God's sovereignty will place the next president into that position regardless of the little bubble I darken on a ballot. My conscience isn't clear if I vote for someone I can't trust.
So to you, McCain...please, please, let your words be your bond. Don't claim something just to win my vote. You have chosen to be in the limelight, so bare the good with the bad. Don't just parade the information that makes you look courageous and honest and full of integrity. Don't put yourself on a pedestal that you know you're destined to fall from. Be real. That's what will get you my vote.
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Patrick Henry would be ashamed :( Your blog has touched my heart. It makes me want to stand up and run for president to get this country on the right track. You want to be my VP. Now that's a great ticket! I hope you saw the VP debates last night, because that will encourage you a bit more. GO PALIN!!
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