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A Greater Cause

Heather  in 2008, GOP, Obama

I know … two videos in one day. That’s right … prTini is going high tech!

At work today, there was a lot of discussion about Sarah Palin’s speech last night. A number of people commented on the  harsh tone. Myself included. Last night, I was struck by the negativity. When I watch the Clintons, Obamas, Joe Biden and other speakers — I am reminded of what a great country we live in. No, everything isn’t perfect … but we are blessed to call this home. I am inspired to want to be a better person and to do my little part to help others however I can. On the other hand, when I watch Republicans, I don’t have that sense at all. Republicans use the same tried-and-true fear-mongering tactics.

In fact, as I’m writing this, the GOP convention just showed a video — supposedly billed as a tribute to 9/11 victims. It was anything but. It was an attempt to scare people into thinking that another terrorist attack is about to hit us. And, if you listen to them, the Republicans are the only people interested in keeping us safe. The video was exploitive and completely uncalled for. It wasn’t a tribute. It was playing politics with a tragedy. In fact, MSNBC’s Keith Olberman just said the video shouldn’t have been aired on television. He rightly pointed out that if a network aired that much graphic footage of 9/11, they’d rightly be “eviscerated for exploiting the memories of the dead and perhaps trying to evoke that pain again.”

Those aren’t the types of leaders this country needs. It’s difficult to articulate — but I want a leader in the White House who inspires others to be better … to work a little harder … to give thier time and resources to those in need … to understand those who are different than us. Not someone who relies on scare tactics to win some votes. I know being president is a much bigger responsibility than just being a cheerleader. I don’t want a cheerleader. But, I do want a leader who makes people better — and in turn makes the country better.

This video starts to explain that. I hope you like it.

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matt said, September 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

two quick things while i’m on lunch. It’s interesting to see our reactions to the speeches of the different parties. differing policy opinions aside, i found the republican’s much more enjoyable to watch. They greatly overstate the threat to america’s national security, but at least they joked around some. Hated watching the dems though. having nothing to do with their actualy proposed solutions, all they do is complain. I’m not reminded of what a great country we live in. every other word out of their mouth is saying how terrible the economy is, how the country is going down the crapper. I understand if hope is your message you first have to make people feel bad enough to need hope, but yeesh. I find their brand of fear mongering far more bothersome than the republican’s.

my second point is more of a question for you. I know you seemed particularly offended because you think mccain picked palin just to get women voters. are you equally offended that obama is deploying hillary and two women governors out to important states to shore up the woman vote? seems kind of like if he’s going to try and sway women that you should be offended at if you want to be consistent. if you accept that mccain picked palin to get women voters, then how is obama being any different by using women to deliver his talking points so those silly women don’t fall prey to palin?

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Heather said, September 5th, 2008 at 1:02 pm

It is interesting that we had such different views. I wonder why that is? You’d never know we grew up in the same house! :)

I think McCain picked Palin hoping women would just vote based on gender and ignore the issues. Obama is sending out Hillary — who these same women trust and worked diligently for — to remind them that issues are more important than mere gender.

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ebiddulph said, September 6th, 2008 at 8:18 pm

If I can add my two cents, since I also grew up in the same house :-) I think it is simple: Obama chose the best person for the job (vice president and president, heaven forbid there is that need), while McCain did not choose the best person for the job; he chose the person that he thought could get him the most votes. Obama’s choice was for the country; McCain’s choice was for McCain.

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