Confessions of an Ind. Who voted twice for Bush
I was registered as a Democrat in 2000 and 2004, willing to vote for the Democratic candidates Gore and Kerry both times. I became an Independent in 2008 due in large part to “Impeachment is off the table”. I did not want to be associated with people of that mind set who were also deceitful, turning out to be American traitors for whatever reasons. As kids would say, they became “Yucky!”
I later learned I had been a “one issue” voter in both elections. My one issues was education and it did not start out that way. My 2000 issue was electing a Democratic President and then campaign manager Donna Bazile suddenly, suddenly, mind you, pulled Lieberman out of a hat as the running mate to front runner Al Gore. Up to that time, Gore was moving like a streak of lightening. Donna Brazil chose Lieberman. No pleasant thoughts there with Joe Lieberman. That did not work for me. The Black community have the same problems with the Jewish communities as do the Palestinians. They do not recognize our humanity and we think the same of them so voting for Gore with a Jewish running mate was totally out of the question in my mind and with no second thoughts.
Not voting was not an option for me. During this time, George W announced one of his cabinet members as being Colin Powell and later added Condi Rice, if memory serves me correctly. After negating the Gore/Lieberman concept, I looked at the Republican ticket with more than a “why not?” approach. We Blacks began talking about Blacks being in those high positions in both positive and negative terms and I made my decision. I voted for Bush.
Still going on memory, either before or immediately after the election out popped “Leave No Child Behind” and I was really aglow. George W had really won my heart with that one and I did not give a shit what else came down the pike. I could have cared less. Education of Americans and especially of Blacks was my thing as it continues to be to the present. However, Social Security has been my concern of late but during the time of the first term of George W, it was education due in part to the fact I was not retired.
The Democrats gave “No Child Left Behind” a hard time. That angered me as it further exposed their hands as being a group of people who were Anti-Black as I feel even now. They are not nice people. Many of the Black Democrats hate us Blacks more than we hate ourselves and, in my opinion, that is why Cynthia McKinney just had to go; thrown under the bus by both Black and white Democrats which means she was thrown under the bus twice.
I strayed, but by the time we got to the ‘04 elections, “No Child Left Behind” was hurting. The Democrats vowed they would abolish the act and I knew if Bush were re-elected that would not happen and just as recent as this ‘08 primary season, Sen. Clinton said were she elected, “Leave No Child Behind” would be abolished. By contrast, Sen. Obama said it would be strengthened. So it is if Sen. Obama espoused the elimination of “No Child Left Behind,” he would not get my vote. He is strengthening his resolve to education by calling for college tuition help. It is my opinion America does not want an educated society as it does a military one and this is an up-hill battle. They want un-educated military fodder, if you will. Another can of worms I confess, but it is my opinion nonetheless.
In the beginning I did not start out as a “one issue” voter but I can understand the emotions involved as well as understand why other “one issue” voters have their issues and one of them is not voting for Sen. Obama due to the fact he is Black. That’s OK with me. Let’em. As long as I can remain “Little Johnny One-Note Education” they can do the same with their issue.
I was even willing to take the disaster of Ms. Spelling’s tenure so long as “No Child Left Behind” still had some life and in my own life, I can now concentrate on protecting my Social Security benefits. Life is indeed a learning experience.
Fighting for the dignity of my Ancestors,
God bless Bill Gates, WPFW, C-Span and the spirits of the unborn for the help,
BB
P.S.I am mindful Charlie Rangel put Hillary Clinton up to run for President after Sen. Obama entered the race. Also, I will vote for Sen. Obama for President but will not, as of today, vote for any incumbent Democrat. Sen. Obama is not getting their help now and will not get it as President.
I later learned I had been a “one issue” voter in both elections. My one issues was education and it did not start out that way. My 2000 issue was electing a Democratic President and then campaign manager Donna Bazile suddenly, suddenly, mind you, pulled Lieberman out of a hat as the running mate to front runner Al Gore. Up to that time, Gore was moving like a streak of lightening. Donna Brazil chose Lieberman. No pleasant thoughts there with Joe Lieberman. That did not work for me. The Black community have the same problems with the Jewish communities as do the Palestinians. They do not recognize our humanity and we think the same of them so voting for Gore with a Jewish running mate was totally out of the question in my mind and with no second thoughts.
Not voting was not an option for me. During this time, George W announced one of his cabinet members as being Colin Powell and later added Condi Rice, if memory serves me correctly. After negating the Gore/Lieberman concept, I looked at the Republican ticket with more than a “why not?” approach. We Blacks began talking about Blacks being in those high positions in both positive and negative terms and I made my decision. I voted for Bush.
Still going on memory, either before or immediately after the election out popped “Leave No Child Behind” and I was really aglow. George W had really won my heart with that one and I did not give a shit what else came down the pike. I could have cared less. Education of Americans and especially of Blacks was my thing as it continues to be to the present. However, Social Security has been my concern of late but during the time of the first term of George W, it was education due in part to the fact I was not retired.
The Democrats gave “No Child Left Behind” a hard time. That angered me as it further exposed their hands as being a group of people who were Anti-Black as I feel even now. They are not nice people. Many of the Black Democrats hate us Blacks more than we hate ourselves and, in my opinion, that is why Cynthia McKinney just had to go; thrown under the bus by both Black and white Democrats which means she was thrown under the bus twice.
I strayed, but by the time we got to the ‘04 elections, “No Child Left Behind” was hurting. The Democrats vowed they would abolish the act and I knew if Bush were re-elected that would not happen and just as recent as this ‘08 primary season, Sen. Clinton said were she elected, “Leave No Child Behind” would be abolished. By contrast, Sen. Obama said it would be strengthened. So it is if Sen. Obama espoused the elimination of “No Child Left Behind,” he would not get my vote. He is strengthening his resolve to education by calling for college tuition help. It is my opinion America does not want an educated society as it does a military one and this is an up-hill battle. They want un-educated military fodder, if you will. Another can of worms I confess, but it is my opinion nonetheless.
In the beginning I did not start out as a “one issue” voter but I can understand the emotions involved as well as understand why other “one issue” voters have their issues and one of them is not voting for Sen. Obama due to the fact he is Black. That’s OK with me. Let’em. As long as I can remain “Little Johnny One-Note Education” they can do the same with their issue.
I was even willing to take the disaster of Ms. Spelling’s tenure so long as “No Child Left Behind” still had some life and in my own life, I can now concentrate on protecting my Social Security benefits. Life is indeed a learning experience.
Fighting for the dignity of my Ancestors,
God bless Bill Gates, WPFW, C-Span and the spirits of the unborn for the help,
BB
P.S.I am mindful Charlie Rangel put Hillary Clinton up to run for President after Sen. Obama entered the race. Also, I will vote for Sen. Obama for President but will not, as of today, vote for any incumbent Democrat. Sen. Obama is not getting their help now and will not get it as President.
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