I've been doing lots of research since leaving home about politics and where I should side. I've always felt that if a person didn't know enough about a candidate, they shouldn't vote. As in, I don't think someone should ever vote against someone, but instead for someone. For example, for Conservatives out there who don't like John McCain or his standings, I would prefer you not vote than just to vote for him to spite the Democratic party. I mean, we'll have to deal with this person for 4 years at least, so let's be rational. But, that's my personal belief.
As a journalist, Fox News has always pissed me off. Hiding behind a cloak of "fair and balanced" annoyed me because I always thought the phrase was divisive and hinted that I, as another journalist not working for Fox, was not fair or balanced. Which, simply, was not the case.
But recently, Fox News has really taken things too far for me. I used to be able to watch some items on their channel, but lately things have been offending me. For instance, this comment about Michelle Obama and Barack Obama. I couldn't believe someone on a recognized television station would even say this at all. No "journalist" could ever say such a thing in an article since it's completely unsubstantiated and judgemental, not to mention incorrect. However, they kept laying it on. So, I've decided to vote this time around based solely on how much I enjoy the wives. I think being a mother and a wife is a very important part of a First Lady's job, but I also feel you should be competent. For instance, I really admire Laura Bush. I think her taking on children's literacy was incredibly important. I wish she had done a little more with it (just because women in that position can do so much) but it's easy to say that from the outside looking in.
But back to the point, I now have compiled a comparative chart with Cindy McCain vs. Michelle Obama. Who would you rather have supporting the commander in chief? The quintessential executive power in the U.S. government. Sources: "Bio of Cindy Hensley McCain", Chicago Tribune, 2008-04-15. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.; White, Deborah. Michelle Obama, Married to Barack Obama, Democratic 2008 Candidate. U.S. liberal politics. About.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.; "About Us: Our People", Hensley & Company website, URL last accessed November 14, 2006.; Rosalind Rossi. "The woman behind Obama", Chicago Sun-Times, 2007-01-20. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
**Please excuse the sizing of the charts. I can't seem to manage to keep them all the same size. But, I think you can enlarge them by clicking on them. But, sorry on that. **
So, sorry about the political rant. I've just always admired strong women who can balance a career with a personal life. What do you look for in a First Lady? Besides the power suits. I mean, that's required.
2 comments:
So, is your rant in favor of Michelle Obama? I don't know that you should base your vote on the first lady (although I don't think you would do that). Honestly, I know that Fox News says fair and balanced, but this is because of shows like Hannity and Colmes and because they like to get people from both sides to argue on the air. I agree that they tend to be more conservative in their views, but I don't think that individual anchors try to say that they are fair and balanced. They come out with their opinions. Even E.D. Hill. She is particularly outspoken, at least in my opinion. For one, I apppreciate the fact that they don't try and mask their political views, which I feel like they often do on other stations. With the exception of Glenn Beck.
Blair on David's computer again:
Well, this was one example of a reason why I dislike Fox News.
If you look at the leanings politically of the "liberal" people they have on Fox News they are 90% "just left of center." Plus, I think Bill O'Reilly's interview tactics are disrespectful.
Of course I won't base my vote off a woman. However, I feel that the woman behind the man is important. The fact that Bush can love someone like Laura is impressive to me, since she has so many opposing views to his. (sorry, this is long)
As for the candidates themselves, we are just going to start seeing who they really are. Obama impresses me because he doesn't take money from lobbyists (which is very difficult to do, he's bypassing billions of dollars by not accepting money from them) to make sure they aren't in control of him if he gets to the White House. Kind of like, I gave you money, pass this bill.
I used to love John McCain and how he went against the grain in his political party. However, after he didn't get elected in 2000, he went the opposite way and started being Bush's love child (yet, when up for election, he would pick Bush apart). Just seems like a contradiction constantly. I just don't see who he really is yet, character wise. But I'm looking forward to seeing what both these candidates stand for in this year's election!
Sorry, that was crazy long.
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