Why I Can No Longer Support the Democratic Party

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» left by jeff from california (1 year 36 days ago.)

Loved your article, while I am not in love with the Republicans either, I see several reasons to vote that way this year.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 35 days ago.)

Thank you, but please do read my newly added addendum.

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» left by Terry Mitchell ^(8,329)
Terry Mitchell (1 year 35 days ago.)

Jennifer, I've always wondered who those people are that constantly change their minds about political candidates and make those tracking polls shift back and forth. Now I know one! :-) With that being said, I must add that you have every right in the world to change your mind and vote for Obama if you want. That's what freedom is all about and anyone who doesn't respect that right is un-American.

 

BTW, Even though I agree wholeheartedly with Palin on 80% of the issues (especially on abortion, gay marriage, religion, small government, and fiscal restraints), I still have a worrisome feeling about her in the pit of my stomach.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 35 days ago.)

Hi Terry,

 

Yes, I must be one of those statistics that don't fit your current theory on criticism, eh?

 

I don't know how I feel about Palin exactly, but the thought that she said that the war in Iraq was God's will shows some degree of delusional thinking. However, as I said, Obama will need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to win, now.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 34 days ago.)

and although I would not consider an abortion, I don't think that criminialising the procedure will be helpful either. But I am against partial birth abortions.

 

Even with the many opportunities Americans have to obtain abortions, I can not believe the number of women who give birth, and then throw their newborns into trash cans. Why do they do this? That is an inexcusable criminal act in my opinion. But it is ironic how many women do carry their children to full term, only to abuse and/or neglect them. Were they meant to be mothers? Especially when there are so many people who want to have children, but can not. Were they not meant to be parents?

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 33 days ago.)

What is so scary about Sarah Palin? Please be very specific.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

First of all, she promotes book burning in libraries. Secondly, she thinks that the war in Iraq is 'God's will'; thirdly, she denies global warming, and lastly, she refutes Darwin's evolution ( which in my opinion, does not have anything to do with the Biblical story; much like if we ever found out that there were life on other planets wouldn't either. ) To me, this reflects a woman whose mindset is delusional.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

For example: the Bible never mentions pre-historic man, yet we know that they existed. Also, the Bible never mentions that there are millions of other solar systems, yet we know that there are.

 

The story of creation in the bible can not be taken literally. I believe that, if true, the ancient civilisation that was told this story, was probably on a need to know basis. It would have been too confusing to explain advanced scientific truths to them in a literal way at that point.

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» left by Terry Mitchell ^(8,329)
Terry Mitchell (1 year 33 days ago.)

Jennifer, I can (kind of) see where you're coming from here, but I really don't see the big difference between Obama and Hillary. They are both elitists, in my opinion. And where exactly do they differ on the issues? Give me just one verified difference. That's why I just don't get all the former Hillary supporters who are so upset with Obama that they would be willing to support McCain. And what exactly did Obama do to Hillary that was so bad -- other than beat her out for the nomination? Did I miss something? Don't cite something his supporters did, tell me about something he did. I don't see former Huckabee and Romney supporters feeling this way about McCain, for example. They just said, oh well, McCain won the nomination, so let's get behind him. Funny, I didn't see any crying.

 

As far as the Democratic Party is concerned, I haven't been able to support them for years. They have few pro-lifers among them. The only exceptions I can think of are Bob Casey, Jr. and his father. They all seem to cozy up to the wacko Hollywood crowd, who have values that differ greatly from the average American. They generally support class warfare and income redistribution. They are usually for higher taxes and more government. When they do offer tax cuts, they target just about everyone but me (see Bill Clinton's targeted tax cuts). Too often, they side with radical environmentalists. They seem to favor the slothful, the addicted, and the criminal over the industrious, the sober, and the law-abiding. They are for Affirmative Action, even though it is not needed anymore. (Yes, I am aware of the fact that a Republican president, Richard Nixon, initiated Affirmative Action, but Democrats have run with it ever since). They try to fight a race war that no longer exists. Most of them approve of same-sex marriage and see those of us with a different opinion on this subject as bigots. Some would trample on our Second Amendment rights if they got half a chance. On the positive side, they do stand up for the First Amendment, support privacy rights, and oppose the war in Iraq; and many of them fought against FISA and the Patriot Act.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Well, I don't see any real differences in Obama and hillary's politics, hence the 'Billary' comment. And this is why I do not understand why they did not agree to run together. I think it was very unwise for Obama not to choose Hillary as his running mate, and not recognising the enormous amount of Hillary supporters who are very disappointed that they are not running together. And I feel that this decision has handicapped his campaign. As I stated above, they should have put aside any personal disputes for the sake of the Democratic party as a whole.

 

I have no problem with what you believe, in fact, you have every right to believe what you believe. And I do understand your disdain for the ultra left, some are indeed as you say, highly immoral and atheistic. Also, to your advantage, they tend to be incredibly lazy and disorganised, and this is why they lose.

 

I'm not so sure that racism no longer exists, but as Bill Cosby asserts, the African American community does need to step up to the plate.

 

And you are right about too much government. Honestly, I do not believe that our income taxes support social welfare systems, but the states do. The IRS is a very scary institution, and it needs to be investigated.

 

I still have much to learn about how our government manages the people. I may find some good, and i may find some very bad.

 

But I am concerned about the environment. And I do think that we need to implement changes in our behaviour to adjust to diminishing resources.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Also, as far as the democrats cozying up to the whacko crowd - it was very embarrassing that Hillary was found to be with Sharon Stone when those allegations were spread about her saying that she was met with gunfire upon landing in..was it Serbia?

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» left by Terry Mitchell ^(8,329)
Terry Mitchell (1 year 33 days ago.)

It was Bosnia. And that didn't help her cause very much when she was trying to make a comeback in the primaries.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

No, it didn't. In fact, I think it destroyed her, and for good reason.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Also, I think that the reason why Hillary supporters are so disappointed that he did not chose to run with her, was because of her passionate support of Universal Healthcare. Obama might support this as well, but no one is more infamous than Hillary Clinton in supporting this change. However, i do belive that Universal healthcare is absolutely ridiclous to consider in America at this point. I'm not sure if you've ever read my previous article called "Is Universal Healthcare Just Another Political Ploy?"

 

If it was Hillary that chose not to run with Obama, then this only reinforces my belief that is was, indeed, an empty promise.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

As far as gay rights are concerned: although I do believe that some people are born gay, and should not be denied equal rights; I also believe that some people have become gay by engaging in promiscious perversity. I've heard it once said that

" Perverse acts kills the taste for natural ones."

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» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr. ^(5,189)
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 33 days ago.)

Jennifer, birds of a feather - Billions for foreign investors and banks, yes billions and not a penny for Americans. Yes SIN.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Robert,

 

What do you mean by SIN? Well, the American deficit is so large because we are dependent upon other countries for the majority of our energy sources. This is why Russia is so rich and powerful. They are entirely independent, and I believe ( however, I could be wrong ) that they have no deficit. That is, if this is what you are getting at..

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» left by robert melaccio sr (1 year 33 days ago.)

jennifer, yes, and now that Russia is involved with Venezula, our major oil supplier and even while she lends to us $$$$ to prop up our finacial system it is even more of a complex involvement. Yes it is all about energy and bailouts and everything else that is happening. Sin in my mind being a description of the very worse one can do and it is evident they have allowed it to flourish regarless of party.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Yes. And don't forget about China having received the first oil contract with Iraq, and not the US.

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» left by Jeff Downing ^(3,339) (1 year 33 days ago.)

In response to the what so wrong with Palin, you listed several things, her "denial" of Global warming and her reaction to Darwin were two. Very few people deny global warming, what they do deny is that it is man caused. History shows that temperatures change cyclically all the time. Her belief it that there is no evidence that man is the cause of this change any more than we were responsible for the "ice age". I find it interesting that somehow people think that through their actions, they will be able to stop what has been going on for several million years. At best, if everything happens that global warming alarmist want to happen, it will slow down the temperature direction we are going by about 4 years. In other words, the earths weather will change, like it or not.

As to Darwin, Palin is not arguing about inter-species evolution. There is no question that change occurs over time. What she is not in agreement on, is intra-species evolution which deals with items like a whale becoming an elephant. To those of you that think that happened over hundreds of thousands of years understand that at some point, the whale is neither a great swimmer nor a great runner (not having completed the evolution) and an animal that can neither swim nor run would not be able to survive, they would have been simply food. With the millions of fossils found to date, Darwin's theory is still just a theory.

 

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Hmm..I've never heard of people believing that a whale could turn into an elephant, unless it was a weird result of cross species breeding.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 33 days ago.)

Another thing that annoys me to no end, is blaming Obama's decline on race. That's just ridiculous. Obama's decline has stemmed from 2 things:

 

1. His choice for VP not being Hillary Clinton

 

2. MCain's brilliant strategic choice for VP: Sarah Palin

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 32 days ago.)

Hi Jennifer - I read your response to my question "What is scary about Palin". You talk about book burning? You're big issue is book burning? Are you kidding me? Books are made of paper and, yes, paper burns. We have the technology to print more! The bible and evolution? We as human beings are here now - right now - trying to make the world a better place. You are concerned about what people think about where we came from?

 

Religion has started more wars, and killed more people than any other so called cause in history.

 

Knowing where we came from, or not knowing will not make one bit of difference in the effort the solve the real issues that are challenging americans. Taxes, energy, the economy, etc.

 

We are trying to decide between two presidential candidates and you are concerned about book burning and evolution - and you call Sarah Palin delusional? Take a look in the mirror.

 

By the way, if you are that angry with the democrats and you vote for Obama anyway, you are part of the problem.

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 32 days ago.)

"Religion has started more wars, and killed more people than any other so called cause in history."

 

You've just said it yourself..And this is why I think it frightening to have a candidate who engages in fanaticism as VP.

 

I don't know why you've suddenly decided to jump down my throat, but you're not very convincing that way, but only adding more fuel to the fire. Book burning, creationism, ignoring global warming..maintaining that war is "God's will"

 

Yes those are big deals, because they give us a clear picture of her mindset and values. If you don't think that a candidates mindset and values has anythong to do with their ability to perform as VP or even President, then why all of the fuss over Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky?

 

Either way, I just might have been on the verge of changing my mind, until I read your response. Try telling a Republican that abortion, gay rights or atheism are not big deals. You can't pick and choose ideals that fit your convenience.

 

Now I'm off to work

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 32 days ago.)

and p.s. Are you refuting that pollution is destroying the ozone layer?? Pollution is man made, by the way.

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» left by James P Krehbiel ^(1,145)
James P Krehbiel (1 year 32 days ago.)

Jennifer,

 

I am surprised by your article and comments. Sarah Palin represents the worst instinct of Americans. She is an ICON without intellectual and political substance. As an informed citizen, I take offense that anyone would actually consider Palin a viable choice for Vice President. Obama is not faltering. He is right on target and started by establishing his political machine in various key states. Now he will go to town in an effort to discredit McCain over his economic views. This will not take alot of work since McCain was apart of this economic mess, starting with his ethics probe over the Keating Five. Hillary supporters, ie. women are flocking to Obama noted by the recent polls. They want nothing to do with, please note - A PALIN-MCCAIN campaign... what? 

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Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 31 days ago.)

Ok! Well, let's hope so..My thoughts were starting to doubt whether or not Obama would or could win.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 31 days ago.)

James,

 

You see, this article was written in anger. I'm angry at Obama for making it more difficult for the Democrats to win this election. It is critically important that they do win, he shouldn't have taken any risks!

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 31 days ago.)

Hi Jennifer - You said you were on the verge of changing you're mind until you read my response. I didn't know I had that much power over you. Obviously you don't know how to think for yourself. Your decision making process is immature and volitile.

 

Worried about pollution? You cause pollution when you drive your car, heat your house, cook your food, mow your lawn, change your oil, etc. Are you willing to stop doing all of that to save the environment?

 

The last time I posted this response you deleted it. I know the truth can be so hard to look at that you don't even want to let it be a part of this thread. If you have an ounce of integrity, you will be willing to leave this post in place and respond to it. This is a legitimate question. Do you have the courage to respond?

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» left by James P Krehbiel ^(1,145)
James P Krehbiel (1 year 31 days ago.)

Dear Anonymous,

 

The person who is lacking in courage is YOU.  Why don't you come out and show some integrity and identify yourself?  Anybody can hide behind a nonexistent identity and spew forth a bunch of nonsense.  It is easy to do what you are doing.  It is cowardly to hide and say nothing important. 

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 31 days ago.)

I deleted it because I personally think you're a nutcase.

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» left by Anonymous (1 year 31 days ago.)

Obviously, you would rather toss a meaningless insult at me than discuss this intelligently. That is because you probably cannot discuss this intelligently. Do you want to grow up and talk?

 

Let's go point by point. You are worried about pollution. The car you drive doesn't create pollution? The fuel you use to cook doesn't create pollution?

 

You personally create all kinds of pollution by just living - just like the rest of us.

 

You cannot step away from the problem of pollution and claim to be separate from it.

 

You don't like or trust the democratic party, but you are willing to empower them with your vote. You think that is an intelligent thing to do?

 

I say a few things, you decide you may just change your vote as a result, and then you say my words have no power over you?

 

It is amazing to me how many people there are out there, just like you, who make accusations about all kinds of things but cannot participate in an intelligent conversation. Why not? What are you afraid of?

 

You write articles about issues that are important to you. Those, like me, who ask questions that ask you to think about how you formed your opinions about important matters, we must be really bad people, right?

 

I know the reason why you do not want to talk to me is because you know I am correct and you know the more you talk to me the more obvious that will become.

 

I am such a terrible person for asking you to take a close look at the information you used to form your opinions, right?

 

It's much easier to call me a nutcase than to intelligently discuss these issues, isn't it?

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» left by Jennifer Cuddy ⁽⁹⁹⁷⁾
Jennifer Cuddy (1 year 31 days ago.)

Excuse me, but what is your point? You are not going to change my mind about Palin. Now, you've asked me why I think she is scary, and I've answered your question sufficently.

 

As far your having power over me: don't flatter yourself. The comment was meant as "people like you" i.e., extremists.

 

I have stated above in the article my reasons for questioning the Democratic party, but the lesser evil, to me, is certainly Obama over Palin. This is not a decision I take lightly, and I can not support McCain with Palin.

 

As far as pollution goes: again here you are taking it to the extreme. I hope that eventually we will move to electric cars, or seek oil alternatives. And, yes I have changed my lifestyle accordingly.

 

As far as discussing the issues intelligently: I don't find your arguments to be intelligent. Therefore, I am not interesting in discussing the matter with you further.

 

 

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» left by Jeff Brown ^(9,384)
Jeff Brown (1 year 31 days ago.)

"First of all, she promotes book burning in libraries. Secondly, she thinks that the war in Iraq is 'God's will'; thirdly, she denies global warming, and lastly, she refutes Darwin's evolution ( which in my opinion, does not have anything to do with the Biblical story; much like if we ever found out that there were life on other planets wouldn't either. ) To me, this reflects a woman whose mindset is delusional."

 

Jennifer,

 

Regarding the above, I've often stated in my teaching and in my writing, unless you're 100% absolute there's always room for "possibility." "God's will"? Could be. I believe in God but since I don't have direct access to Him, I'm not sure what His will is. "Global warming"? Very complicated. Scientists still don't all agree. And I'm no scientist, so what do I know? (See my article on Global Warming) Highly complex issues, our finite understanding / knowledge, missing knowledge makes it difficult to impossible to be absolute. "Darwin's evolution"? Good theory, but even Stephen Hawking says that no theory is absolute, meanng perfect, can't-touch-it fact. Hell, at one time Pluto was a planet: fact taught in schools. And it's odd or sad that people throw around theories like they are absolute, espcially quantum and relativity which are based in fantisizing (ie: physicits being told by their math to add a fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh dimension to the string theory--physicits admit to their fanticizing). Too many unknowns even for us laypeople to be going absolute on. Peace!

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» left by Jeff Brown ^(9,384)
Jeff Brown (1 year 30 days ago.)

Jennifer,

 

True, book burning in this day 'n age seems rather archaic and odd. And Global Warming is a complex issue, one that for me, at least, is not something I've had the time to look into enough to arrive at an informed opinion. I have a tough time jumping on any bandwagon regarding complex issues. For example, like Illegal Immigration and why people get so hot in discussing it. What's really behind and why it's so front and center it took me many months, research, and speaking to literally hundreds of friends, family, peers, etc. before it sunk in as to what the real issue is: at its core, racism, more than anything else.

And to tell you the truth, I've been too busy to get into the current political goings on to express a well-informed opinion about the current political climate. But I think I speak for the majority when I say that, once again, it comes down to two candidates I don't care for much. What ever happened to that all American philosophy of choice? I understand why we can only chose Dem. or Rep, but in all the years I've been voting I can't remember more than one candidate I was excited about and he ended up dropping out. Hell, I don't even like to be limited in minor choices like ice cream, so how important is it to have many choices for the many perspectives inherent in this great U S of A?

I know, I'm an idealist, but idealist look to better that which is starving for change. Electoral college? Two parties only? Change is needed. I'm just tired of railing against the status quo. I'll do as Mother Teresa. She said she'd never attend an anti-war rally but she would attend a peace rally. May peace reign in all our hearts. Amen. God bless.

(and by the way, I sent you a request for add on goodreads. You never responded. At least I think it was you. Peace!)

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 29 days ago.)

Hi Jeff,

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I tried this morning, but the article had disappeared! I haven't received a request from you on goodreads, it should be under my name so..But I don't frequent the site at all.

 

As far as the running mates go: I'd be shocked to see Obama win. After seeing Kerry and Gore lose to Bush, I've sort of lost faith. I fear Obama does not have enough political power to win on his own merits. But who knows? Regardless, he should have chosen Hillary as his running mate. If he doesn't win, I'll put the blame on that decision.

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» left by jennifer cuddy (1 year 26 days ago.)

Ahh!! New update in favor of Obama over McCain:

 

McCain backed out of the debate!!?

 

How utterly stupid and cowardly!!

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