POLITICAL OVERLOAD

I am so on overload with political theatrics I think I need to empty my Recycle Bin. The one in my head. It is so full of crap coming from the many GOP presidental candidates my CPUs’ just can’t handle the volume.

So I deleted any memory referencing the Bauchmann, Gingrich, Santorum, Paul , Perry and Cain. (I believe that Pawlenty and Johnson have already withdrawn their names) and watched a little of the Maury Povich show. It came to me that all of the above candidates should appear on his show. He could ask specific questions, hear their answers and give us the scoop on who is telling the truth (from their lie detector results) and who is not. I think it would be a better assessment than the many, many debates.

Enough of that fantasy. I have decided that JON HUNTSMAN is the person I would like to see on the ticket. I believe he is the best equipped to handle the job that will be before the next president. His speech at the Southern New Hampshire University on October 10, detailed his stand on foreign policy. And I quote: “Simply advocating more ships, more troops, and more weapons is not a viable path forward. We need more agility, more intelligence, and more economic engagement with the world.” He calls for “a drastic reduction of troops in Afghanistan while still leaving “an adequate number of counter-terrorist and intelligence functions and a facile special forces presence.” He says that “He will propose a diminished presence in Afghanistan, he believes American resources can still be directed towards other key areas in the Middle East, suggesting that we stand “shoulder to shoulder with Israel as they manage a host of new challenges brought on by the Arab Spring.” He will also pinpoint Iran as an area of concern. “I cannot live with a nuclear-armed Iran. If you want an example of when I would use American force, it would be that.” Mr. Huntsman, a former Governor of Utah, Ambassador to both China and Singapore and speaks both languages also says “What was always clear to me was that those seeking reform and change drew strength from our nation’s values-the openness, the freedoms of speech, assembly, religion and press.”

I also favor Mitt Romney, but believe that Huntsman has it over him due to his experience as Ambassador in China and Singapore, as well has opinion on what should be done in Afghanistan.

It might be nice if there were to be a Huntsman/Romney ticket, however I doubt that could be a winning ticket since they are both of Mormon faith. I am not of Mormon faith, but have known many who were and have known none who were dishonest.

Mr. Cain is leading the polls at this time due to his 9-9-9 plan that sounds pretty good but will increase the tax burden on the poor and middle class. He is being loved by the Tea Party because he has no political background. I don’t necessarily thing that is a good thing. Wouldn’t you rather hire an employee with experience in the field for which you have a vacancy? I have heard it said that having a choice between two black candidates in the general election would not be embraced.

Personally I am an Independent, as I believe the greater portion of our citizenry is. Without an Independent candidate we Independents must choose between Democrats and Republicans. I will also be watching to see if the Democrats can offer up a candidate that will maintain the presidency.