This country is on the verge of a history making event, Niki. In the eyes of many, It simply wasn't expected that a black man would be in such a strong position to take the white house. I honestly believe that not even John MCcain himself thought he'd be in this position of trying to catch up... This I believe was his very reason for endorsing Gov. Palin, who we must not forget is the other side of that history making coin.
MCcain supporters are very afraid. should it be left up to them, Barack Obama would be hanging from a tree somewhere. The next best thing is to spread the lies we are now witnessing. and this is even why you're reading outlandish, unsubstansiated claims like those such as the ones from Swirler. I have yet to read where Senator MCcain was called a skinhead or redneck white imperialist nor have I yet seen his likeness strung up by the neck in a tree in someone's yard. I saw a depiction drawn by a MCcain supporter of Sen. Obama running with a pitcher of cool-aid, a bucket of fried chicken and a watermelon. Show me some stuff of like nature aimed at Sen, MCcain, Swirler and then we can talk racial hatred on both sides. Though I'm sure there are some ignorant folks on the other side of the fence also, but nothing like what we've seen against Obama.
If spreading these lies and rumors will keep Obama out of the whie house, then spread them.... How sad. I agree that Sen. MCcain is not directly responsible for this behavior, but his campaign strategy of attacking Sen. Obama's character rather than his policies is definately perpetuating the matter.
Sensible people are just tired of the status quo... Whomever winds up in office I am hoping and praying that some good will come of it, some better days at best. But please understand that niether of these men are the hopes of the world. And I urge you to use the better side of caution and not to put a bunch of stock in either of these candidates to "alter the world for good."... But maybe our country's next leader can be a begining part in the process of change toward that direction.... For a time at least.
With that said, I will be voting for Senator Obama on November 4th.
Thanks,
Don.
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