Tammi's World

One More Thought

I was just reading this article in TheStar.com about Florida, the hurricanes and politics. Yeah, I got news for people, most every one in Central Florida is a little busy right now. It's tough to poll anyone. If you can reach them, they're probably putting their lives back together, fixing roofs, windows and such. Trying to find out if they have jobs or not. You know - little things.

So trying to find out if Bush or Kerry is leading the vote down here is a bit tough.

Add to that Carter's little article saying that it's going to be another quagmire down here and everyone's in a panic. One piece of information that keeps coming up is about the fact that felons are not allowed to vote down here. And that about 22,000 people (mostly African American Democrates) have been disqualified for voting. I got something to say about that.

If you are a felon, in my humble opinion, you don't have a right to vote. I don't care what color, race or gender you are - that's a fact. And yes people, voting is a RIGHT. A basic right, but still a right. So....you committ a felony you lose that right (along with a few others). Don't want that to happen? Then obey the law. Pretty simple.

Noble Eagle has a post in reaction to Carter's piece. He brings out the point that, to Carter, we in Florida are worse off - in regards to running an election - than Venezuela. Horse Hockey. Bull Shit. Nonsense.

Just because the election may not result the way the Democrates want, they are already starting to hedge their bets. Pave the way for the aftermath. I see it all the time in business. When you know you're going to lose market share, or not land an account, instead of dealing with the real WHYs they respond by pointing fingers, laying blame anywhere they can.

Well I got news for them.......hurricanes and felons aside...it is what it is. We'll vote. Yes, we will. And right now many people are pretty damn grateful to the Bush Brothers. Jeb has done a damn good job with all these storms. He's been calm, and focused and up front. Are things running perfectly yet? No. But each storm is different and there are constant updates on what's happening, where to find relief and how they are correcting any issues. GWB has been here, giving us a virtual hug - and trust me, that does mean something to many people. Not everyone appreciates what's being done, but if you expect to hear otherwise you don't know human nature.

What am I getting at in this ramble? Simple. Florida is the big unknown right now in regards to the Presidental election. That's scaring the Dems to pieces. It should. You know gators swim silently, but can strike in an instant. Just keep that in mind Kerry.

Posted by Tammi at September 28, 2004 08:49 AM