theGrim Wrote:I've been following the US elections a bit closely since both my parents live in the States now, and in Elgin too (close to you, Apple?).
I'd definitely vote Obama. The man is pushing for the issues I strongly believe in, and on top of that, has the charisma and mobilizing power on almost (or maybe more than) the level of a Ramon Magsaysay or a Benigno/Corazon Aquino. Galvanizing the people of a nation is arguably a difficult task, and this guy makes it look extremely easy.
A pretty potent combination of traits if you ask me.
He definitely can deliver speeches well, unlike that current person we have. I don't know who the Philippine politicians you mentioned are, but Obama's popularity has been likened to a Rosarch test. Potential voters see what they want to see, because he doesn't have much of a track record. That can be taken both positively and negatively.
Elgin is about an hour and a half drive from where I am (Evanston). Are you going to come and visit your parents anytime soon?
strawhat_luffy Wrote:I voted for Obama in this poll but I'm kinda stuck between him and hot-head McCain right now.
and Chuck Norris is backing McCain so you better not piss him off
IIRC, Chuck Norris was backing Huckabee and even appeared in an ad for Huck. Unless he switched over to McCain? That'd be pretty weird and all, but why do people even care about Chuck Norris? David Hasselhoff is the running joke now!
NiX Wrote:Definitely Obama. Definitely definitely.
Now Apple, if you lived in the Philippines, who would you vote for in a hypothetical election? -_-
I hate elections here. It's worse than taking a multiple choice exam that you didn't study for.
Hee. Obama seems to be really popular with young people!
I don't know who I'd vote for since I'm not familiar with the names of the politicians over there. If it was for congress, I'd probably vote for someone who is:
- young (below 50, lol)
- not a member of a political family
- who has a proven track record in community service
- committed to economic policies that espouse equitable wealth distribution through government spending
- pro health care reform
- pro abortion, pro contraceptive-usage
- pro gay marriage, pro divorce
Is there anyone that fits the description? Let me know!
