So I took one of those handy-dandy, questionnaires that help you decide on a new President. Apparently no candidate is fully aligned with my political thinking. The closest in the race to win my vote, ironically enough was Obama with 71 percent of the same ideals. John Edwards and Hillary Clinton came in a close third and fourth only after Chris Dodd (who has now dropped from the race).
You’ll be happy to know that my number 1 choice was ‘Ideal Theoretical Candidate’. Let’s examine that for a minute, shall we? It’s nice to know that I don’t fit any particular political mold, and that ultimately, I’m a free thinker. It’s a comfort to know that for all the years I’ve been registered as an Independent, I’m not just blowing smoke up people’s ass when I tell them that I vote according to my conscience.
I’ve been wary of Mr. Obama for the simple reason that he’s riding the emotional wave inspired by greats such as Martin Luther King, and John F. Kennedy. I don’t want another Martin Luther King. I don’t want another JFK, I want someone who is going to be their own man/woman and stand up for the beliefs he/she finds important. When it comes down to it, speeches are just words on a piece of paper. I need someone to show me that change is really possible.
When Obama starts acting like Obama, then perhaps I’ll start listening, but to wage a war on nostalgia, really tends to tick me off. We need someone to fight for today, not play on the dreams of yesteryear.
