*puts on thick, black nerdy glasses and white lab coat* Well first of all, let me just say I have never ever been a firm supporter of politics. Seeing as how I live in one of the most politically corrupt states (no not Mississippi) you can see why I've given up on politics. In case you're wondering I'm from Louisiana... You know we're infamous for all sorts of crooked politicians.
Before I was old enough to understand any of that though, I just didn't have an interest or like in politics. I thought it was boring and didn't really affect me.
When I even went to register to vote, I think I picked Republican but as I learned more and more about the politicial parties and started to form my own political beliefs, I found myself to be neither a Republican, Democrat, Conserative or Liberal. I still don't fully know what to call myself but I think I'm Independent. Because all of my political beliefs don't full under any specified category...
I did read up on Socialism and Capitalism a while back and come to find out I was more of a socialist than a capitalist. I haven't finished reading up on the two yet but basically what I gathered from my reading, the books pretty much said capitalism was all about money, money, money, money while socialism was more about helping the people. Of course I could be wrong but I didn't get a chance to finish reading/studying socialism and capitalism.
Coming back on topic though which would be this year's upcoming election. As Bush's presidency started to dwindle down, I became terrified. I don't claim to be the most knowledgeable person on the planet but seeing as how our economy is suffering (and I mean big time!)
Just today I glimsped an online article that said the American dollar has weakened so much to the point that some stores are accepting foreign currency... I had no clue we were doing THAT bad! Not only that but there are currently rumors going around that we might experience another Great Depression.
Couple that with the fact that I'm absolutely mortified and terrified that America is well on its way to becoming the next Sodom and Gomarrah or Rome and well you get the idea...
To be truthfully honest, I'm still scared about what the next four years will bring. All I want is an honest and capable leader. One that will actually try to HELP rather than HINDER our country! *sighs*
Sorry about this comment... I didn't mean to get so winded but yeah...
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Before I was old enough to understand any of that though, I just didn't have an interest or like in politics. I thought it was boring and didn't really affect me.
When I even went to register to vote, I think I picked Republican but as I learned more and more about the politicial parties and started to form my own political beliefs, I found myself to be neither a Republican, Democrat, Conserative or Liberal. I still don't fully know what to call myself but I think I'm Independent. Because all of my political beliefs don't full under any specified category...
I did read up on Socialism and Capitalism a while back and come to find out I was more of a socialist than a capitalist. I haven't finished reading up on the two yet but basically what I gathered from my reading, the books pretty much said capitalism was all about money, money, money, money while socialism was more about helping the people. Of course I could be wrong but I didn't get a chance to finish reading/studying socialism and capitalism.
Coming back on topic though which would be this year's upcoming election. As Bush's presidency started to dwindle down, I became terrified. I don't claim to be the most knowledgeable person on the planet but seeing as how our economy is suffering (and I mean big time!)
Just today I glimsped an online article that said the American dollar has weakened so much to the point that some stores are accepting foreign currency... I had no clue we were doing THAT bad! Not only that but there are currently rumors going around that we might experience another Great Depression.
Couple that with the fact that I'm absolutely mortified and terrified that America is well on its way to becoming the next Sodom and Gomarrah or Rome and well you get the idea...
To be truthfully honest, I'm still scared about what the next four years will bring. All I want is an honest and capable leader. One that will actually try to HELP rather than HINDER our country! *sighs*
Sorry about this comment... I didn't mean to get so winded but yeah...