tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post4017749137580835814..comments2024-02-18T00:42:45.700-08:00Comments on Allred Family: Election Day has come and gone...ALLRED FAMILYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06738084432544617017noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-16463272881692969792008-11-13T21:21:00.000-08:002008-11-13T21:21:00.000-08:00As a history teacher, I finally understand the imp...As a history teacher, I finally understand the importance of voting- especially as a woman. How amazing that women had to fight so hard for the right to vote, and so I wanted my students, especially my girls to do what we all should do. In our apt. complex we split up the propositions (out here in CA) and talked about them for a big FHE. At 29, I think this was the first election I really felt completely informed and voted on more things than I usually do. I voted for McCain, but I don't think that Obama will ruin the country either...daveandraechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203881253751405461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-89205205604351217752008-11-10T19:46:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:46:00.000-08:00I cried the morning after the election. I am no lo...I cried the morning after the election. I am no longer just voting my future anymore, I am voting for the future of my daughter and a future generation. I was sad by the result of the election not because I was McCain's biggest fan, but because I am fearful of the direction this new President may take this country, and the mistakes he will make especially due to his lack of experience.<BR/>No President is perfect but I will always respect George W. Bush for making his decisions with conviction and with his heart, not just advisers and polls. <BR/>I have always been passionate about politics, its in my blood, but now because I have a child it has so much more meaning.<BR/>I feel we are such a blessed country and with the right to vote comes responsibilities of educating ourselves before we vote. You will never completely agree with a candidate so you have to choose the candidate who shares your views the most, the views that mean the most to you.Alysha Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677726149462005724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-69821606062521775642008-11-09T13:49:00.000-08:002008-11-09T13:49:00.000-08:00Anna, I believe how you voted is a personal matter...Anna, I believe how you voted is a personal matter. Personally, I cannot vote for a party who supports abortion, same sex marriage and stem cell research on aborted fetuses let a lone late term abortions. I do think the fact that you took it so seriously and thoughtful even though impulsive, you are one who will never take it for granted. You have sacrificed too much to do that. I would have been sad if Ryan hadn't voted because he has fought in a war where the right to vote became possible due to your sacrifices as a family and the lives of the fallen, some of whom you guys knew personally. My worry is that Obama is young and idealistic and unproven. He will be a good leader if he has good people around him. I also believe time and history prove our leaders decisions to be good or bad. Let history decide. However, moral values and moral codes are not usually recorded in the history books. Did you ever wonder what was in the bill that McCain couldn't support the military benefits package? The peace that came to me in the days following was the fact that I know this is a chosen land and God has his eye on it.Gramma Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324406694804589329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-14641743391241169932008-11-07T13:08:00.000-08:002008-11-07T13:08:00.000-08:00Well, I wouldn't wish anyone to leave, and I don't...Well, I wouldn't wish anyone to leave, and I don't think it's unpatriotic to be seriously disappointed and even a bit fearful if you have strong conservative convictions, which I do more than I thought because of my leftover guilt.<BR/><BR/>BUT- I think this was inevitable. And I think one of his big selling points -bringing the troops home- is going to be MUCH harder than he thinks. When he gets the top secret information, he will realize something McCain already knew. We can't pull out as fast as liberals want him to. And then he will have to face the harsh scrutiny and bias that President Bush has been subjected to these last few years. <BR/><BR/>I'm not afraid, because I think there is a plan. I know there is a plan and somehow this fits into that plan. I like what I read on Sister Sowards blog- we don't have to change the world, we just have to focus on the small part of the world we are in and make that part better. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps I am more Republican than I think, but I think fresh ideas might allow room to put a spin on old ideas and find a compromise. I realize in my non-political education that I probably sound very naive and ignorant. But I have to believe that most of Congress is there to do what is right. There are some shady characters, for sure. But so long as we are a democracy, and there are 50 million registered voters who are conservative, a slight minority, our government is not going to fall.ALLRED FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738084432544617017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-67236724404839556112008-11-05T12:37:00.000-08:002008-11-05T12:37:00.000-08:00Anna! You have no idea how much I love you for yo...Anna! You have no idea how much I love you for your patriotism and for you being you. This election is monumental. I am actually borderline very liberal...but being married to the military I have tamed some of my views (this I am sure you already know). It makes my heart sing and soar when people use the rights that our husbands and many other women's husbands past, present and future have fought for for so long. However, it breaks my heart into two when people jump to conclusions and say things like, "I'm fearful for America" or "I am leaving the country." I don't think that they realize how lucky we are to be living where we are and how we are. In some countries, those simple statements of "fearful for our country", "I'm leaving the country", "what has the country done?" and "I don't support the president" are considered treason and punishment for that is death. They should be greatful for their rights and not abuse them. A lot of countries aren't as fortunate as we are. In my not so brief opinion, if people want to leave our beautiful country...go a head. There are many of us who will take care of it and cherish it. When they realize that living somewhere else isn't all that great...well...I will be here open armed to welcome them back. And I won't say, I told you so. I obviously have tons to say, but I am still so very overwhelmed with my love for this country and how far we have come as a nation, that I will have to wait until tonight to blog. But I am definitely blogging about this historical event. <BR/><BR/>God Bless America!<BR/>Diana <BR/><BR/>Team Obama!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883771472056705571.post-49668496048099713182008-11-05T06:51:00.000-08:002008-11-05T06:51:00.000-08:00Oh Anna...I hope this country is prepared for what...Oh Anna...I hope this country is prepared for what it has invited to the White House AND both houses of Congress....<BR/>I am proud to keep my McCain sticker on my car.Ingelheim Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894766396181992872noreply@blogger.com