Warning: this post might be my most controversial to date.
I think I have a unique perspective on the presidential elections. I’ve been living overseas in a developing country for the past 8 years. I have been less influenced by the American media since I didn’t watch tv or read newspapers. (I did check the news on the Internet but it was typically BBC.) My political views have changed so much that I don’t side with either party. I would be a fool to think that I am completely objective, but perhaps I simply offer a different set of ideas. Here are some of my observations and opinions of Americans and the candidates.
- Many Christians equate Christianity with being a Republican.
- To many Christians it seems like the most important moral issue on the table is abortion.
- Republicans and Democrats are both pro-military they just differ in the details.
- Reps and Dems both spend and absurd amount money on their campaigns.
- Reps and Dems both spin information like it’s cotton candy.
- Americans can be downright rude or racist when discussing the other side’s candidate.
- Americans it seems only think of themselves when it comes to candidates. What can this guy do for me?
- It is interesting how each party’s followers can so easily overlook/forgive their own candidates shortcomings but zero in and viciously attack the other candidate.
I am making a prediction (not an endorsement) of who will win this year’s election: Obama. Who do you think will win? What are your observations on American politics?
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