Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Coming Election and Poor Voter Choices

With the coming 2016 Presidential election only a few brief weeks away, it is vital that every voter take a hard look at the candidates and decide for themselves who the best choice would be.
Donald Trump, businessman and Republican Nominee, has many good points, has good plans, but is divisive in his attacking rhetoric on several issues.
Hillary Clinton, former First Lady, NY Senator and Secretary of State, has no clear agenda for the White House and Democratic Nominee, is embroiled in numerous scandals that  revolve around a "Pay for Play" scheme in seeking "donations" for the Clinton Foundation in exchange for personal meetings and favors from Sec. Clinton. There is also the Benghazi fallout and Ms. Clinton's constant denial of events. In many ways, she is not fit to lead this country.
There is also Third Party Nominee Gary Johnson, a Libertarian who advocates a Constitutionalist approach to governing. In other words, that we get back to the original intent of our Founding Fathers and have a smaller Federal Govt., bigger State's Rights and less governmental interference in the lives of Americans everywhere.
There are no clear, good choices in this election. In a response to an article about the divisiveness between the two main candidates, I addressed the simple question of who is actually the best candidate in this years' election.

"Does anyone else notice that only Trump is actually addressing issues facing this country? Hillary, as far as I know, has not. She only attacks Trump, telling everyone why he would be a bad choice. Meanwhile, she remains silent on the numerous scandals enveloping her campaign. She also conveniently has coughing fits when she actually "speaks" to reporters.

If people thought Bush and Obama were empty suits, how can they look at Hillary and not reach the same conclusion?

Now, I am in no way saying Trump i
s the better person for the job; he has many drawbacks that are concerning. However, he has plans, ideas and a desire to help this nation get back on track and away from the disastrous eight years of King Obama.

Let us also remember the Libertarian candidate, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, a Constitutionalist who advocates smaller government, more State's Rights and getting back to actual Constitutional governing rather than the warped rendition we see today. His positions definitely have a great appeal.

Which choice is better? That's up to each voter to decide. And this years' election will carry either great hope or great dread in the coming Presidential term. But whatever you do, please vote on election day!"

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