A Political Poll - Just For Fun

[Willow]

I am a Libertarian. I try to stay incredibly open minded.

The very first thing Obama did in office was rescinded the Mexico City Policy.

Our country is floundering yet he's going to give the yay to take federal tax dollars and funnel them to other countries to use for birth control and abortions.....as his very. first. act as president....as if there is nothing more pressing to be focusing on right out the shoots when you've got a whole lot of people on board just steeped in hope.

There are people HERE that don't have access to regular health care that'll help to keep them ALIVE. Why didn't he think that was more important???


He lost me there.




The left doesn't like when he's called a socialist, yet everything he does is the very definition.

I used to be a fan of Romney but he's come across as an extremist, out of touch moron his entire campaign. That's been very disappointing. Still I will vote for him because Obama promised if he didn't deliver on everything he promised he'd be a one term president. I am saddened to see that once again he is not a man of his word.

I'd love to vote third party but Obama needs to be ousted, and I'm not about to throw away my vote on principal.


Much of what voters don't like about Romney are issues that are controlled on a local/state level. He may become the president but his personal views on most things will not impact the way this country is run unless the masses also agree with him.

[lovemykidstoo]

Our country is floundering yet he's going to give the yay to take federal tax dollars and funnel them to other countries to use for birth control and abortions.....as his very. first. act as president....as if there is nothing more pressing to be focusing on right out the shoots when you've got a whole lot of people on board just steeped in hope.
Bingo!!!



The left doesn't like when he's called a socialist, yet everything he does is the very definition. Bingo again.

I used to be a fan of Romney but he's come across as an extremist, out of touch moron his entire campaign. That's been very disappointing. Still I will vote for him because Obama promised if he didn't deliver on everything he promised he'd be a one term president. I am saddened to see that once again he is not a man of his word. Exactly

I'd love to vote third party but Obama needs to be ousted, and I'm not about to throw away my vote on principal. Amen!


Much of what voters don't like about Romney are issues that are controlled on a local/state level. He may become the president but his personal views on most things will not impact the way this country is run unless the masses also agree with him.

This is so true and so many people dont' understand that

[Cat Herder]

I remember Clinton overturned the Mexico City Policy, too. I was in college and he was viewed as a hero for it. It is a party line thing, IMHO.

It was referred to as the "Global Gag Order" and did not matter if the funds came from federal or private funding. THAT is why it is unconstitutional, IMHO.

Freedom of religion and Freedom from religion would be awesome during the debates. Think there will be any such luck??? ::::

I wish we could get rid of the party lines and vote for issues.

Ugh...politics.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

My husband and I choose not to vote.

[familyschoolcare]

My husband and I choose not to vote.

Intresting mind sharing why?

[jen]

Obama because...

My college age son has health insurance;

I was able to refinance my underwater home;

Because the changes he's made too our student loan program helps make college affordable and ensures our children won't be saddled with life long debt;

Because in my view, family looks like people who love and support each other regardlessf sexual orientation.

Romney...

Wanted to let the auto industry tank;

Wanted to let housing market tank;

Pays less percentage wise in taxes than I do;

When he has a uterus he can talk to me about what to do with mine;

Plus, I can't possibly vote for a man who doesn't understand why airplane widows don't open.

[daycare]

I guess living in farm country, I can see why they have overturned the mexico city policy. I watch these people work in unstable and undesirable conditions, regardless of the weather. I am grateful for them. Why. Because with out them I would not have the fruit and vegetables that I eat every day all day. I would not have wine, I would not have a house, I would not have a lot of things.....

I remember here in California when the unemployment rate went through the roof, they tried to offer farming jobs to america people and would give them benefits too. NO one applied.........

Could you imagination if they had to hire only Americans for farming jobs? Seasonal jobs? One apple would cost me $4.00 or more.

I am really not too excited about either of the candidates, but because I don't get to vote I guess I really should not be allowed to complain either....

[Willow]

Obama because...

My college age son has health insurance;

I'm a grown woman and until July of this year I hadn't had college since I was under my parents at 18. IMO it has nothing to do with who's in office. Not to mention, forcing people to get health insurance under threat of being financially penalized is NOT the way to fix this.

I was able to refinance my underwater home;

I lost mine under Obama's presidency. The ability to refinance or not has nothing to do with who's in office.

Because the changes he's made too our student loan program helps make college affordable and ensures our children won't be saddled with life long debt;

Funny, I was told my student loans could be deferred for a time when I moved to help me get back on my feet, then the government took all of my federal refund to not only recoup the few months I'd had them deferred but a very large chunk of what I still owed before it was even due....so by that logic, Obama should also take credit for that?

Because in my view, family looks like people who love and support each other regardlessf sexual orientation.

One person in office cannot determine who is allowed to be determined a couple or family based on sexual orientation. Why people are giving anyone credit or criticism to any one president for the way things currently are or will be is ridiculous

Romney...

Wanted to let the auto industry tank;

Did he really? And did they actually?

Wanted to let housing market tank;

Again, did he really? And did it actually?

Pays less percentage wise in taxes than I do;

But do you also contribute to the economy what he does? I know I don't....

When he has a uterus he can talk to me about what to do with mine;

He has a personal and religious belief about that, and in this country he has every right to....just like everyone does. That doesn't mean he, Obama, or anyone else is going to be able to tell any woman what to do with hers. The president of the United States may have a lot of power, but the power of the people have much MUCH more and that's all that matters when it comes to any social matter.

Plus, I can't possibly vote for a man who doesn't understand why airplane widows don't open.
Because you never had a brain fart in your life?

I responded in green.

[lovemykidstoo]

Daycare, why don't you get to vote?

[Unregistered]

Since there won't be an option for none of the above or Do over on the ballot, I'll vote for Obama.

Romney scares me. I actively worked for Women's Rights in the 70's. I thought it was settled. I really don't want to have to fight the fight for my granddaughters too.

I think it takes more than 4 years to correct (conservatively) 8 years of errors.

What it boils down to is that I'm voting against Republicans more than for or against one man.

[Willow]

I guess living in farm country, I can see why they have overturned the mexico city policy. I watch these people work in unstable and undesirable conditions, regardless of the weather. I am grateful for them. Why. Because with out them I would not have the fruit and vegetables that I eat every day all day. I would not have wine, I would not have a house, I would not have a lot of things.....

I remember here in California when the unemployment rate went through the roof, they tried to offer farming jobs to america people and would give them benefits too. NO one applied.........

Could you imagination if they had to hire only Americans for farming jobs? Seasonal jobs? One apple would cost me $4.00 or more.

I am really not too excited about either of the candidates, but because I don't get to vote I guess I really should not be allowed to complain either....

The Mexico City Policy has nothing to do with Mexico, Mexico City, imports, immigrants or migrant workers. It is only called the Mexico City Policy because that's where the UN population conference was held when it originated.

It is a policy where basically our taxes fund family planning organizations (think Planned Parenthood for example) which offer free or discounted birth control and abortions in other countries all over the world.

So much for freedom of religion, if I disagreed with abortion based on my religious beliefs tough beans....I'd still have to be paying for them, in other countries, because that's how my federal tax dollars were going to be distributed.

So many people have no idea what it actually is, the name is definitely deceiving.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City_Policy

[Willow]

I really don't want to have to fight the fight for my granddaughters too.

Same here.

But I'll include my grandson's in that equation too.


Neither should have to pay for other people to do something they believe is morally wrong. Neither should have to pay for something that goes against their religious beliefs.


There needs to be balance of women's reproductive rights AND a protection of individual religious beliefs.

It is not fair or right to sacrifice one for the other.

[jen]

I responded in green.

I don't know how to respond the way you did, so I will just number them off...

1. A direct result of the Affordable Care Act (Obama care). I'm not sure how you can say that doesn't have to do with Obama.

"Coverage for Young Adults: Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults under age 26 can stay on their parent’s health insurance plan until age 26 – a change that has already allowed 3.1 million young adults to get health coverage and given their families peace of mind."

2. I don't know your personal housing situation but we were able to refinance under the Making Homes Affordable program. I thank President Obama for that program.

3. Again, I don't know your personal student loan situatin. I do know that under President Obama's student loan overhaul, payments are capped at 10% of income rather than 15; at 20 years unpaid balances are forgiven as opposed to 25 years and 10 years for pubic service employees.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2011/10/obama-sets-new-rules-for-student-loans/1

4. Yes, he really did say to let the auto industry tank; fortunately he isn't the president so that didn't happen.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/19/opinion/19romney.html?_r=1

5. Yes, he really suggested that the foclosure process proceed. Fortunately, again, he was not in power.

http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/10/romney-dont-try-and-stop-the-foreclosure-process-video.php

6. I understand that his 13% is bigger than mine. Even Warren Buffet, one of the wealthiest men in the country disagrees with the inequity of tax rates.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/08/15/news/economy/buffett_taxes/index.htm

7. I don't want his religious issues in my government. Yes, I know we all have our beliefs and Presidential power is limited. If I agreed with his politics, I might overlook his personal beliefs, but I don't agree with either.

8. The last was more of joke.

[Cat Herder]

My homeowners taxes are going to pay for religious charter schools my kids are not welcomed to attend.

Anyhoo... Is anyone else annoyed that they keep cutting each other off? The snarky tones are starting to make it feel like a SNL skit. :: I want to see the women act this one out.

Poor proctor, he looks so frustrated.

"I like coal".

[lovemykidstoo]

I have a question about the student loans. After 20 years the balance of the loan is forgiven. Who do you think is going to pay for all of those balances? Ummmmm, WE ARE!!! Do you think they just disappear?

As far as the auto industry, I'm not sure I agree with them bailing them out either. Since when does the gov't step in and save a privately owned business?