Superbowl Sunday to Super Tuesday

Before my political ramble, I just want to say HOW BOUT THEM GIANTS!!!!  I am a huge Giants fan, and knew they could beat the Pats, but never thought it would actually happen!!! Amazing game. It is never the best team that wins on any given Sunday, it is the team that plays the best.  The Giants clearly played the best, made the fewest errors, and wanted to win more.  Our defense is the MVP in my eyes.  We clobbered Brady!  We hit him, we hurt him, we sacked him, and I have never seen such fear in his eyes.  Amazing!  And WE are reponsible for the 18 and 1 record. Don't forget it. GO BIG BLUE!!!
Now from Superbowl Sunday, on to Super Tuesday...

So... Clearly I (hopefully I can replace "I" with "we" and have it apply to most of you who read this) am voting Democrat in the Super Tuesday primaries, the question is, for who?  This is actually the first time I have voted in a primary.  I've voted in 2 presidential elections, but never a primary.  Which is strange, because this year out of most, I would be more happy with either of the candidates than in prior years.  Perhaps I have matured enough that I feel obligated to vote in the primary, or I didn't have time in previous years (don't remember), or I just feel I need to be a part of potential history...

So who to vote for?  One can make valid and strong arguments for either candidate. Policy wise they are clearly more similar to each other than compared to any Republican candidate, but there are differences when it comes to health care, education, etc...  I was originally an Obama supporter.  The man knows how to speak, thats for sure, and we all know it.  An amazing orator, who gives you those senses you get when you hear recordings of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak.  He reaches out to his listeners like Bill Clinton reached out (obviously in his own way, if not better).  And Obama is somebody who is building his platform on change, and a new path of governing, and a future that can potentially unite the nation.  Then again, can he do all that?  Sure he is a great speaker, but what has he DONE that can prove to us he is the one?  Where is his experience? After all McCain could be double his age!  Other things, which was the main reason I got off the Obama "bandwagon" (which doesnt mean im gungho Hilary by the way), was some of his foreign policy thoughts, particularly that of Pakistan.  He is advocating unilateral strikes against Pakistan, despite what the Pakistani "government" (in quotes for my own reservations of the status and legitamcy of our government, but thats a whole other story) may agree with, or do, or cooperate to.  He is for just attacking and bombing the shady northwest territories where all the pro-terrorist factions, tribes, and activity lie.  Which is quite a retarded statement if you know what the situation is there, and what is going on, and how things function.  I clearly dont think that the Pakistani government is doing everything in their (or should I say "his") power, or using the millions of dollars to their best interest, but how is unilateral strikes and bombing a solution??  My thoughts are he said that to look "strong", and not "weak" in efforts to gain votes from many Americans, but still....

Hilary is clearly experienced, from her positions in the senate and first lady.  How many senators have even been elected president? I can think of Kennedy off the top of my head, but not many senators have experience in positions of administration, and executive power really, not as much as governors and VPs.  Though Hilary's stint in the white house is a huge plus I think.  She has more experience, and has good insight in her plans for reformin health care, education, housing etc. etc... But so does Obama, sure... But I still value her experience over his.  The other question is, who can beat McCain?  I think Hilary is more likely to than Obama.  Another reason perhaps she is the better choice.   A woman or a minority?  Who would more likely win as well? Another good question for which I don't have an answer.  Of course the other issue with Hilary is the Clinton dynasty.  People want change. Many are sick of the Bush's, the Clintons, the Kennedies, people are tired of these family dynasties of governing, and they want change. Obama is huge on that.  And he makes a great point.  So many things to think about.....

My dad is for Hilary. He thinks Obama is all talk, and doesn't do anything, and hasn't shown he can do anything.  My mom is for Obama.  She feels he can bring the country together, he has the vision and ideals for the best interest of our nation.  My sister is stumped.  And me?  I tell you, it is close. I voted today, and even at the last minute I thought about it....  I'll be happy whoever wins the primary, because I will gladly support them.  I won't even tell you who I voted for, because in the end, part of me wanted to vote for the other candidate! 

Anyway... I look forward to the results of Super Tuesday!

Comments

[Humz]

Personally - I think this is all a big sham to show the world how democratic the States is - I won't be surprised if a white male republican wins the race at the end of the day. Kind of like how Bush won in 2000, even though Gore was more popular. But then again what do I know – I’m Canadian (GO LEAFS GO!).

[yatin]

I couldn't agree more that the two are quite similar on policy (the Pakistan stuff notwithstanding, b/c i definitely didn't really know about it). But I disagree when you say Hillary is more electable. All the polls notwithstanding, I think Obama has a better shot in a head-to-head matchup with the Republicans. That said, sadly, I think John McCain is gonna be "our" next President. Ladies, get your abortions now while you can.

[mystic]

I flip-floped between Hilly and Obama. Statement on Pakistan, put me off from Obama but now I think, it was mere an statement to look macho. Once he is president logic, sense and ground realities will take over - so I am leaning to Obama.

[Bhargavi]

Fareed Zakaria had a really beautifully written piece in Newsweek using Cuba as an example to highlight the differences in approach of Clinton and Obama ... and showing that he's at least willing to courage long-accepted dogma

http://www.newsweek.com/id/107578/

[Bhargavi]

Fareed Zakaria had a really beautifully written piece in Newsweek using Cuba as an example to highlight the differences in approach of Clinton and Obama ... and showing that he's at least willing to challenge long-accepted dogma

http://www.newsweek.com/id/107578/

[Brent]

As a fellow physician, It scares me greatly to know there are many of my coworkers who believe "universal" government controlled health care is even an option. Do you remember Russia? Go read the papers from other industrialized countries with universal, cover-all health care...You'll be surprised at the stories. Bottom line, individuals need to be financially responsible for their own decisions, life, and care, the churches and non-profits will take care of the rest, and filter out the abusers of the system.

Brent Harris, M.D.