Rules of this thread: Please do NOT engage in candidate specific attacks. The candidates don't matter here. I wish to discuss some of what is presented by the entire process and not just 'Joebama thinks this and my shirt suffered.'
So, the debates are done and over with. A President will be decided.
I'll start off with the economy. It seems that every election, our economy is worse than it's ever been. It is by no means perfect, but I don't see it (at least in my area) as it is portrayed in every commercial or discussion point. Yes, people are out of jobs, but the sucking chest wound has been treated and the breathing has resumed IMO. We are better off now than we were were at several times and I don't think any one man/party gets sole bragging rights. It almost appears that these issues are raised as they are because the perception is created by the observer in a relative way that X candidate will make their own personal situation better than it is now. "Economy better == me richer" seems to be the accepted belief by many, not the reality that each citizen is separated in a small way, and enough that increased jobs may not produce more wealth for the already employed. If all were employed, then such a situation may arise. X Million people simply getting a job doesn't create another rung in the ladder. Campaigns seem use this as a "I'm the money tree" approach IMHO.
Other thoughts?
So, the debates are done and over with. A President will be decided.
I'll start off with the economy. It seems that every election, our economy is worse than it's ever been. It is by no means perfect, but I don't see it (at least in my area) as it is portrayed in every commercial or discussion point. Yes, people are out of jobs, but the sucking chest wound has been treated and the breathing has resumed IMO. We are better off now than we were were at several times and I don't think any one man/party gets sole bragging rights. It almost appears that these issues are raised as they are because the perception is created by the observer in a relative way that X candidate will make their own personal situation better than it is now. "Economy better == me richer" seems to be the accepted belief by many, not the reality that each citizen is separated in a small way, and enough that increased jobs may not produce more wealth for the already employed. If all were employed, then such a situation may arise. X Million people simply getting a job doesn't create another rung in the ladder. Campaigns seem use this as a "I'm the money tree" approach IMHO.
Other thoughts?