So I think it'd be really cool to have a black president. We're due. After all those white guys named George, and John, and Theodore it's down right refreshing to consider a dude named Barak.
And let's face it, on the "charisma - o - meter" Obama's is zipping along quite nicely. McCain...well, not so much.
I really, really, really don't want to be a Republican. But I am. It's so disappointing. I don't want to align myself with THOSE people. But the thing I can't get past is my inherit disbelief in government's ability to adequately deal with social injustices.
It's from government that we get programs like medicare, and social services, and social security. Yes, I'm glad we have them. But man, are they a study in bueacratic nightmares.
I agree with Obama, "I am my brothers' keeper; I am my sisters' keeper." We do have a responsiblity to care for our neighbors. And those who have been blessed SHOULD reach out and serve those who are in dire straights.
But governments are just terrible at administering this stuff.
It's gotta be grassroots. Bring your neighbor cookies, or become a foster family. Give to the private homeless shelter. That might work. That might bring change. But I am skeptical of government programs.
You can register as a democrat. You can register as a republican. Can you register as a cynic?
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You are so right! Mark's always said he's a socialist at home but a liberatarian at the federal level. It's a sliding scale. Home, grassroots, neighborhoods - THAT is where you help your neighbor.
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