I am posting more about the election. I know many of my friends prefer one candidate and the rest of my friends prefer the other. This is as it should be. I do not hate either candidate and most of my posts are strictly related to an issue, an ad, a certain action that I either have questions about or I have an opinion. As in sports, each team (candidate) will have fans and followers. That's the way it should be.

I don't mind reading the good or the bad about either candidate--so long as it is true. So, I hope I do not offend people but I strongly believe in our right to think and share opinions. I do feel strongly about some things. I do not expect to convince every single person to my way of thinking--as in religion--everyone is pretty much convinced about the way they believe. I just like to share. Perhaps one or two of my posts will be something you have not heard, thought about, or something.

No, I am not sorry I post or feel a certain way--but that's what choice is--looking at the facts, being honest about it, and voting for someone best for the country, state, city, county/parish, or whatever. Blessings to all my friends--no matter your choice.

Romney and O'Bama: Elderly, SS, Healthcare, Etc.

I'm just like anyone else when it comes to politics--when the truth is told--I have my special interests. I am concerned with America as a whole but I also have some special interests. I post in the various social sites and blog sometimes about the elderly, disabled, and other such topics.

I am very concerned about the elderly during this election. I realize each president inherited things from previous administrations and all that.  However, what are either of our present candidates going to do for or against the elderly and will it work????   

The elderly or those fast becoming a senior citizen were promised certain things, all through the years, promised that they could depend on staking their older years by planning a certain way.  Well, it seems all that changed. All seniors that worked through the years did not become millionaires nor did they all spend foolishly.  Yes, they "might" get a $3 or $5 raise (Whoopee) that is quickly taken to pay for their Medicare (or insurance which is a lot more than the raise).  Well, that was expensive enough. In addition, drugs that elderly need--I'm talking blood pressure meds, etc. and not mess--the deductible is so high that it's never reached and the plan D costs more to end up paying less or nothing. Then, all along, grocery, gas, phones, and everything else goes up cause they've got to make it, too.  Well, I hope someone knows the elderly need to make it, too.  I think you get the picture. 

I don't know where the "selected" polls are taken and how numbers are reached but I do know the AVERAGE senior citizen is sinking. They were not living high-on-the-hog to begin with but did manage to support themselves. This is a harsh reality.  They were not asking for handouts, they did not sit around and never work in their life, they were "managing" what they had.  And by the way---if the truth were known--even very, very wealthy people (of all parties)  really like to get things at a bargain or even a freebie or two--that's if the truth be told.

I'm posting the link to both candidates that discusses elderly affairs. You can look for yourself to see what they say and then what they do--while they are telling you why their plan didn't work--now or in the future. I'm just not very comfortable with believing anyone anymore.

http://www.mittromney.com/issues/health-care

http://www.whitehouse.gov/healthreform

I am not promoting either candidate in this blog. I do try to listen to both, be informed, and make a decision. I do not agree 100% with either candidate.  I am not putting-down either candidate. I am not anti-government. I am American and I am glad to be an American.

My Thoughts on Clint Eastwood speech at RNC

First of all, I do not vote "party". I listen to what everyone says and watch what they do or have done. Then, I vote for a candidate that best represents what I believe--as we should do--in my opinion.

I think the unique approach that Clint Eastwood used at the RNC was effective. Many people need laughter these days and he provided that. We need issues that are important brought out and to me he provided that. You didn't really expect him to "glorify" the democrats at the RNC, now did you. I'm sure the democrats won't "glorify" the republicans at their convention either.

I think Clint Eastwood could have "seated" almost any politician in the chair and made almost the same speech, especially some parts of it. That's just a part of "politics", like it or not. It can be downright ugly. I don't like negative campaigns by any candidates but it's not going to be compliments to the opposition, etc. Clint Eastwood managed to bring humor to what is inevitable in a political campaign. I have to give him credit for that. 

I am proud to be an American. I am glad we have the freedom to choose. I am glad all candidates have the chance to be heard.  I am glad we can vote and I don't mind providing ID when I do.

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