we just got a pamphlet in the mail about the up-coming election for next month here in Seattle. we're going to choose a new Director of Elections. we have elections at least once every year--some county-wide, some State-wide and some for national elected offices. Too many in my mind, it's hard to know much about how to vote for a local judge, say, and by the time it's time to choose a President it's past the time for me in Seattle to have much of an impact on what my choices are.
re. Bush leaving office: I was born during the Johnson administration. He and Carter are much worse than Bush, to me. Ford, is probably worse and Bush 1 and Nixon are arguably worse. Bush is far from the worst President in my lifetime, let alone ever, as some claim. (my view, of course, but I am capable of rationally debating any aspects if you wish
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re. Obama as The Chosen One: Oprah Winfrey of all people asked "is he the one?" [well, I'd put 'the' and 'one' in capital letters. . . ]
Not that I watch Oprah, or anything!
I agree that there are too many elections. The other problem is finding out information about the candidates. There is really no unbiased source to find out about them and what their REAL stands are on issues. In Texas we elect judges (all the way to the Texas Supreme Court!) , sheriffs, constables, district attourneys, justice of the peace (what ever that is??), mayors, city council members, state lawmakers, and any number of other low level funtionaires. Sheesh! Not to mention ballot initiatives and constitutional ammendments.
I was born when Truman was president. The first one I remember was Eisenhower. The worst, by far, was Carter. 20% interest rates, inflation, gas lines, Iran hostages and bungled rescue. He was worthless then and is getting worse! Hillary said "it takes a village" and Carter is the village idiot.
Johnson's "Great Society" has destroyed the black population in America. Three generations growing up on welfare and no end in sight. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. :'( Then he cut and run. We spend more on welfare that we do on our military!
Kennedy: Can you say Viet Nam?? 'Nuf said.
Nixon: Good and bad. Watergate was REALLY bad and we are still living with the ramifications of that.
Ford: Who?
Reagan: My pick for for best modern president. Won the cold war and made America proud.
Bush I: Kicked Iraq out of Kuwait. Didn't finish the job and left if for his son to finish.
Clinton: Actually not too bad. The Republican congress kept him in check. Worst thing was not stopping Al Queda when we had the chance. He is directly responsible for 9/11 in my mind.
Bush II: (BTW, he is NOT from Texas, but he got here as fast as he could!
) Nowhere near the monster he is portrayed to be. History will treat him much more kindly than most would like.
Obama: Who knows. We shall see. I am not optimistic. He is a socialist. It is obvious that when he started getting security briefings he started to realize what he was getting into. The worst thing about his election is that, due to increased demand, the cost of ammunition has skyrocketed!
Whew! That wore me out. I have to take a nap now.
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in the '60s and know absolutely nothing about WP tactics, stratagies, or equipment. MR knows 10X more than I do and if he can't hack it, I wouldn't have a chance. 
