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4mrusmc · 02-24-2008, 05:41 PM

I for one am one of those so-called "right wing nut jobs". Also, like McCain I am a veteran so I feel closest to him. But, he tends to be too moderate about things like immigration and other domestic policies. With that said, I feel he is the better choice of all of the others running. What I see the Dems putting out there is quite disturbing to me. It seems that they all want an entitlement-state that oppresses capitalism, and comes too close to socialism. I'm not down with that at all.
A funny but sad thing I experienced this past fall while on a field trip to our nations capital with my daughters' 5th grade class this past year. I couldn't help but notice all of the different languages that were heard that day. I really took the time to scan the numerous people there, and I would say that about 65% of those diverse people were foreigners. These people actually made our nations capital a vacation destination, and wanted to know about our short but rich history. These people have more of an appreciation for our country than us regular citizens. It truly is a shame that some people like to name-call and trash our leaders just because they feel like they can. I have been to several foreign coutries in my 38 years of living, and this country by far and away has all the others beat.
JFK once said, "ask not, what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country". Wow, I'm no fan of his but that was some powerful and unselfish thing to say back then. While others are sitting back waiting for Clinton or Obama to get into the White House waiting for their checks to come into the mail disgust me. I say if this country is so bad then why is it that so many foreigners come here to start their lives over? The answer is pretty obvious to me. And ask this, how many other countries are as diverse as ours? That is another obvious one; NONE.

02-24-2008, 05:41 PM	#11
4mrusmc Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 55 Posts: 559	Re: In The News: McCain, Hillary, Obama Oh My! I for one am one of those so-called "right wing nut jobs". Also, like McCain I am a veteran so I feel closest to him. But, he tends to be too moderate about things like immigration and other domestic policies. With that said, I feel he is the better choice of all of the others running. What I see the Dems putting out there is quite disturbing to me. It seems that they all want an entitlement-state that oppresses capitalism, and comes too close to socialism. I'm not down with that at all. A funny but sad thing I experienced this past fall while on a field trip to our nations capital with my daughters' 5th grade class this past year. I couldn't help but notice all of the different languages that were heard that day. I really took the time to scan the numerous people there, and I would say that about 65% of those diverse people were foreigners. These people actually made our nations capital a vacation destination, and wanted to know about our short but rich history. These people have more of an appreciation for our country than us regular citizens. It truly is a shame that some people like to name-call and trash our leaders just because they feel like they can. I have been to several foreign coutries in my 38 years of living, and this country by far and away has all the others beat. JFK once said, "ask not, what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country". Wow, I'm no fan of his but that was some powerful and unselfish thing to say back then. While others are sitting back waiting for Clinton or Obama to get into the White House waiting for their checks to come into the mail disgust me. I say if this country is so bad then why is it that so many foreigners come here to start their lives over? The answer is pretty obvious to me. And ask this, how many other countries are as diverse as ours? That is another obvious one; NONE.