My Thoughts On The CNN/YouTube Debate

Hope that last blog didn't piss to many people off, sometimes a girl has to write exactly what is on her mind...

I am an avid YouTube junkie, I suppose that would be the proper word, or perhaps addicted might better describe it. :)

I have to say I was impressed with CNN, YouTube & the Democratic candidates efforts in the debate last night. For candidates to walk blindly into a debate, without any prior knowledge of the questions was brave. Oh, I know they probably went on YouTube to see what kinds of video questions were being asked, but it was still refreshing...

I have made it no secret I support John Edwards out of all of the candidates the most. When he was asked the question about gay marriage, I thought it was extremely honest and brutal on his part to answer how he did. Myself? I support them, why not? They deserve the same rights as everyone else. For him to stand there and say No, I do not support them, but I will not allow my religious beliefs to sway me when I am president showed promise. The truth is, it does not matter what faith you are, or how strong your beliefs are, the whole point of the subject is: Do They Deserve To Have The Same Rights And Benefits As Straight People Do? Of course they do! That is what this country is founded upon, everyone has equal rights....

On my more personal blog I posted some clips of the debate, watch them here. I also posted on another blog some of the candidates videos and some spoofs making fun of them, watch those here.

I know our elections are serious, but it is refreshing to see some of these, it's nice to laugh. Let's be honest here, it doesn't matter how many debates are done, how much money is raised, how much airtime is shown, once we read the candidates platform we know who we are going to vote for. The rest is just a dog and pony show...

I only hope we put someone in power that will bring about the change we need... But, I have said that many times before, so there is no use repeating myself.

Enjoy the months to come, as I am sure there will be mudslinging like crazy.... We have just seen the beginning of the madness that consumes them...

To wrap this up, I hope to see all of the candidates in the future allowing themselves to be asked questions by people like us. We are what makes up this great country of ours! Perhaps, just one will listen to our voices.....

Domestic Spying: How Much Scrutiny Are You Under?

The Article that has inspired this blog tonight.

President Bush signed a secret order in 2002 authorizing the National Security Agency to eavesdrop on U.S. citizens and foreign nationals in the United States, despite previous legal prohibitions against such domestic spying.

Bush's' words about the program: "A program that is in my judgment necessary to win this war and to protect the American people."

You know something Bush, I haven't trusted your judgement since you were the Governor of Texas.

Different groups that have been monitored: Greenpeace, PETA - the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Catholic Worker, anti-war groups and even bicyclists in New York City.

So what constitutes the government rights to spy on us in their eyes?

Do you have a friend or family member that lives in a country other than the US? Do you correspond with them regularly through phone calls or emails? You might want to be careful as to what you say, chances are you being spied on. You pose a risk to the United States simply because you have ties outside of our borders.

Do you speak out against the president? Question his judgements? His decisions? Be forewarned you may very well be under surveillance.

Yes, we live in the land of the Free, well, as long as what you say coincides with what they want you to think, to say.

Welcome to America!

Decision 2008

I have finally, after months of research and deliberation, decided on who I will support for the upcoming Presidential elections. So, as my contribution to his cause I have added a couple of things on this site along with my myspace..:)

Why Have I chosen this Man? It's quite simple, really. I like his stance on several issues.

What is his Plan?

1) Restoring America's Moral Leadership in the World
2) Guaranteeing Affordable, Quality Health Care for Every American
3) Eliminating Poverty
4) Strengthening America's Middle Class
5) Leading the Fight against Global Warming and Our Addiction to Foreign Oil

I am not so naive as to believe that any "one" President can implement everything that he sets out to do. But, I do know this, it is time for change. America NEEDS to find her voice once again. Instead of sitting back in the background allowing "money" to decide our countries future, the COMMON man (yes, that means YOU and ME) has to stand up and fight for change.

I get tired of hearing "I am just one person, what kind of change can I possibly bring about?" All I have to say to that is it's a DAMN good thing that Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Benjamin Franklin or Henry Ford (just to name a few) didn't feel that way....

I don't care who you support, but I do implore you to FIND your voice and let it be heard....

John Edwards For President 08