tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post6596699366667623906..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-74746848167055443202012-07-20T12:04:41.239-04:002012-07-20T12:04:41.239-04:00What a shame the US presidential election system m...What a shame the US presidential election system makes it impossible for intelligent AND honest candidates to run. (See Richard Dawkins at TED). Since both candidates appear intelligent then that brings into question their honesty. So which of them is the least dishonest?John Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575901336277340191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-75088323878193505002012-07-20T01:05:45.305-04:002012-07-20T01:05:45.305-04:00I don't think much of Mr. Romney -- but I will...I don't think much of Mr. Romney -- but I will say that there are far worse candidates the Republicans could have chosen. And I do appreciate the point you are trying to make...The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-47834891876476046682012-07-19T19:50:50.045-04:002012-07-19T19:50:50.045-04:00Joe, my dear.....I generally love everything you ...Joe, my dear.....I generally love everything you write....not so today.<br /><br />I totally disagree with every positive thing you have said about Romney.....he may not want more money (though I suspect that he does....the rich always do and I cn say that because I consider myself rich) but he certainly wants power and like any CEO of a large company, the welfare of his stockholders ise far from the top of his priorities. <br />I could go on interminably, but I won't except to say....you are wrong.<br />Still love ya though.Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398370059689865989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-28343588533724198382012-07-19T16:40:26.834-04:002012-07-19T16:40:26.834-04:00ps - Joe, I agree, discussing politics can only be...ps - Joe, I agree, discussing politics can only be divisive amongst an already divided group opinion.JohnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608216150220329902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-38157333392836128422012-07-19T16:38:10.401-04:002012-07-19T16:38:10.401-04:00Personally, as a complete outsider, imho the Ameri...Personally, as a complete outsider, imho the American election system is a devilish device that only an American could devise! I fully support "The Westminster System" as a more satisfying electoral system.<br /><br />1. The local electorate takes responsibility for the candidate of their choice which they elect on a preferential voting distribution system.<br /><br />2. The party with the most "bums on seats" after the election takes over and runs the country.<br /><br />3. The party with the most "bums on seats" elects their parliamentary leader from within their own number. <br /><br />4. If you want to retain the leadership then you must "Do a good job"! <br /><br />5. If you want your party to stay in power you must keep the numerical superiority on the parliamentary floor.JohnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608216150220329902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-62173720252001165162012-07-19T16:26:48.506-04:002012-07-19T16:26:48.506-04:00I love everything you've written and only ques...I love everything you've written and only question the part about Mitt Romney wanting our laws to treat everyone as equals. You can't be referring to tax laws. Mitt has proven time and time again that he's just fine with different sectors of society paying differently. This is why he's hesitating to show his tax returns. He pays no taxes on much of his wealth and he isn't willing to admit it.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-24493132236419681732012-07-19T15:50:11.756-04:002012-07-19T15:50:11.756-04:00Nicely done.
You are kinder than I am -- I DO thi...Nicely done.<br /><br />You are kinder than I am -- I DO think that many politicians run just to ensure that they and their friends have an "in" on all the good deals...<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-68768035960414289902012-07-19T15:41:07.550-04:002012-07-19T15:41:07.550-04:00Excellent post. I agree neither are evil people,...Excellent post. I agree neither are evil people, although each party thinks their opponent is. That's how bitter and partisan things are these days. I just don't like the corrupting influence special interest money has brought to the table.Lowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.com