Today is the election that’s being talked about as the most significant election in history (at least in recent times) but is it really all that different than any other election? Sure, this may be the first time that there is a candidate who is not caucasion..opps, is that politically correct? Frankly that’s as far as I’d like to point it out because to be honest the lead that seems to be assumed by everyone may not be as clear as you like….

This is one of the main reasons that this year, more than ever that one goes out and vote. Don’t assume your candidate will be the winner because of pre results being shown. If you’re an American Citizen, it’s your duty to do this. BUT…and I do mean but….please do your research before you blindly go into the election booth. The problem really is are you educated enough about the issues each candidate represents? Don’t blindly just choose a party and flip all their switches. It’s easier, I know, we all want easier…but is that right?

America is a great country but here’s a little secret…(looking around nervously…), the government doesn’t always care about you and me. If you really think about it, the human race is a perplex organism….we ravage all the things around us and are usually very selfish! Many studies have shown that when there is no order, immediately or soon after, riots and anarchy arise. This sadly is human nature at it’s worst. Now please don’t think I’m bashing us as I also believe we as humans have an amazing capacity for wonderful things too. I’m just pointing out some things to think about which can start a whole new discussion, but we’re interested in how this applys to this 2008 election.

Have you watched all the propaganda that has been broadcast over the airwaves? A 30 minute infomercial for a Presidential election? Did you watch that? Notice the demographics they were covering? The message that was trying to be put out? This is something more out of a marketing manual than just an average article in a no name newspaper. Start with the problems then state the benefits of your solution….What’s wrong with that? Nothing to be honest, but I have to point out that you shouldn’t be easily influenced by this as it was created to intentionally influence you.

One of the problems as with most elections is everyone encourages you to vote but then don’t educate you or at least educate you on researching the candidates yourself. Sure, we can watch the news and read the papers but they don’t mention that each of these mediums have a bias. Yes, we have the internet and this is what makes this election unique as more than ever we are relying on who to trust. If you find it on the internet…is it really the best and right information? One thing you should know about the internet and the search engines, they can be manipulated. Yep, they won’t tell you that but in the short term timeframe, the results can be effected especially if you type in longer search terms in the search engine box.

Ok, I think I’ve been ranting too long as this discussion can take pages and you need to vote now. Where to go? We’ll, I’d start here if you haven’t looked at this already. Here’s another good resource to check out. There is tons of information to be found and in the end, it’s what is important to you that counts. Listen to everything but don’t get influenced by what everyone tells you they think is right. Be strong and choose on the candidate who you truly believe in. Only time will tell if either candidate and party will do what they say they will. That is another story….