As a 'Republican' - I have to say I am disappointed with the Republican party. I believe they have waved the 'We are for family values' and 'We are the patriotic party' flags for awhile now and once in office, have done contrary to those statements. I belive the Republican party is too big and too powerful for it's own good. I believe, ultimately, the Republican party is for big business/corporations and are only for family values and American patriotism when it's election time.
Being a PR person - I know a smart PR campaign when I see it. And 'they' (the Republican party) have built a great 'false' image that stirs the hearts of the voters. They know that those who believe in family values and believe in the country, are those most likely to vote. So they pull out these flags when election time comes around and viola . . . the voters turn out and they get elected.
Once in 'power', they push for policies that further big business' agendas and forget about the family values that put them in there. They forget about those families who are working hard and can not afford health insurance. Where are the family values in that? They forget about the sons and daughter, fathers and wives fighting over in Iraq- some coming home scarred for life (either physically or mentally), others never come home. What is the number up to these days? 4000??? And why is it we are over there for again?
And what about the Iraqi families - who have lost loved ones? Who live in a constant state of not knowing what the future brings for their families- where are the family values in that? Or do we not care - since they are part of a country that is deemed part of the 'axis of evil'.
What about Katrina? What about all of those families devestated and homeless after they lost everything? Where was the grand ol' party who believes in protecting families? Would the outcome have been different if those affected by the hurricane were more affluent? But then again, they would have been able to help themselves, right? Because of course, that's what we belive as republicans right? No socialism here . . . we believe it's not up to the government to help people, they must help themselves.
Now, having said all of this, I don't believe all Republican politicians beliefs or actions are in contrary to family values and American patriotism, but I do belive that in order to become president, you have to ultimately bow down to the power of the party. I belive McCain is a good man, who has served our country well. He probably deserves the presidency just as much as Obama, but I don't believe he will be able to stand against the party and what the party dictates.
Anyhow enough of my thoughts . . . just go out and vote!!!
