I'm confused!
Many things about this election, in 2016, baffle me. I stand in disbelief at the process which has been unfolding for 2 years or more. Mostly, I hate the lies I hear so often. However, I also detest the name calling. I feel cheated that more time is spent in these activities and in defending their records than in discussing the very important issues of our time.It isn't just this election. It appears the backstabbing and name calling has a rich history. Personally, I don't think its anyway to run an interview for the President of the United States. I know a lot of people feel the same and, like me, find it difficult to sort through the rhetoric to figure out how the Candidate's feel about the issues of our day.
Help is on the way!
There is, though, a public document that was approved by the candidate (or its representative) and it shows you exactly what that Candidate's party believes. It is the backdrop for any future decisions. The Republican 2016 Platform describes itself as " many things: A handbook for returning decision making to the people. A guide to the constitutional rights of every American, And a manual for the kind of sustained growth that will bring opportunity to all those on the sidelines of our society." The Democrats platform says "this election is more about who we are as a nation, and who we will be in the future. We can and we will build a more just economy, a more equal society, and a more perfect union-because we are stronger together." In these two major party platforms, their preamble is filled with apple pie and motherhood, enough to make a person feel very full indeed!The real meat of the Candidate's platform is in the issues and in that the platform talks frankly. Yes, you do have to sort through the rhetoric and characterization of how they think the other party believes. Forget that all. Sometimes you only get a sentence or two after discounting the slams to the other party. I contend what's remaining is the party's true stance. We all know the Candidate can not possibly do all they promise. They need the party to vote and their support. The party's platform is the best place to learn just what that roadmap for the future brings to America. That is how to analyze what fits best with your sense of America and how the government is run. Thanks to the individualism of each party, analyzing apples and apples is impossible. However, I easily figured out who's party matched my beliefs.
Vote and Use the Party Platform!
Democrats support the 'Help America Vote Act' and are looking to make sure all Americans have the access to vote. They also support initiatives to permanently safeguard this inalienable right. Republicans support legislation to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and photo ID to vote. Republicans also "oppose the National Popular Interstate Compact and any other scheme to abolish or distort the procedures of the Electoral College." Two different views and after you've gone through more of the issues, it becomes very clear how to vote for the candidate that most reflects your own.Stay tuned for comparison's between the platforms!
