In 2008, I voted against President Obama as much as I voted for the other guy. At the time, I found myself afflicted with the hand-wringing dispensed by talkers on the "right" on radio and television. I actively worried that the Obama as president would sell-out the American public, that his so-called 'socialist agenda' would destroy the country as we know it.
You know, all the talking points/hot buttons of the time. And as much as I didn't really terribly admire John McCain's position on things, I was truly excited about Sarah Palin as potential Vice-President. She seemed to be a breath of plain-spoken fresh air.
At the time.
Two years later, I have completely reversed my opinion. I've watched John McCain unveiled as a cynical career politician. He seems content to mouth whatever it takes to appease an angry, anti-immigrant Arizona. Sarah Palin has become a shrill mouthpiece of the new GOP. Promoting a 'win-at-any-cost-despite-the-rhetoric' agenda. She's willing to promote whatever it takes to get attention and shifting blame anywhere but herself. I have seen her give ascent to conspiracy theories, saddle-up to white supremacists (her ghost-writer for "Going Rogue") without apology.
They both appear to be empty suits available to be filled with whatever passes for statesmanship and I am ashamed of my support for them. Clearly, there are politicians in both parties to be disgusted with.
On the other hand, President Obama has quietly earned my respect and support. He's certainly more moderate than the "anti-Christ' he has been purported to be. Especially since the 2008 election. I have begun to discover that I am dissatisfied with seemingly racist and bigoted hatred for the President and all things Democrat. While I may disagree with the man on certain principles, I can at least admire him for the dignity and pride that his office has not had in decades.
Sadly, the GOP lost my general support for now. I will vote my conscience, as I should.
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