~Paules
You admit the economy has slowed, and we aren’t YET in a recession… but many economists expect us to get there, or assume we’re already there (though this doesn’t fit literal definition.) You admit Bush has many calumnies (which I assume means critics,) and mention TWO of the world’s countries, as well as three individuals. Well, 3 people + 2 countries << rest of globe. I’ll agree with you on point 3. Food and gas are inflating at a higher rate, so other things will likely follow, resulting in higher inflation across the board. This is not just because of ethanol. Unemployment is RISING, and in the past 28 years, it was lowest in 2000 at 4%. Draw your own conclusions at that fact. Sources:
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0104719.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSHAR64548120080606?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
We do NOT have the best healthcare in the world, and while people don’t get turned away at the emergency room, what about preventive care, like going in for a physical or blood work? People without healthcare can’t afford that, so they develop conditions which become more expensive to treat and last longer. Then they become more of a burden on the taxpayer. I believe I read somewhere that we pay more for healthcare, on average, than most industrialized countries as well. We are ranked number 37 in the world in terms of healthcare by The World Health Organization:
http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html
Iran is a problem that will be addressed by the world powers collectively, with Israel and US as participants, ideally. If military force is necessary, either candidate would be willing to use it. The difference is, McCain is LOOKING for a reason to use military force, while Obama sees it more as a last resort. We don’t need any more poorly-executed expensive wars.
My facts: our trade deficit is higher than ever. Our dollar has lost much worth in comparison to the Euro, and continues to lose value. Are you OK with this?
I don’t understand people who say they’re conservatives, yet they’re not absolutely irate over their money losing value! Our taxpayer dollars being burned away in Iraq, and for what? Protecting Iraqi Muslims? They want us out! Protecting us?? These people have grenade launchers, AK-47s, and roadside bombs! We have laser-guided missiles and more surveillance satellites than anyone on the planet! And you’re afraid of them? The suicide-bomber terrorist?
Don’t be afraid to THINK and be open-minded. It’s OK to agree with people of other political parties on issues. No one political party is 100% correct nor is one 100% wrong, ever. Think BEYOND party lines. I bet if you did, we’d agree on a lot more than you think.
