It's been a long fight between these two - Romney and Obama. America is desperate for better leadership than it has known for a good long while now, and while there are five on the ballot, only two are considered potential presidents of the United States.
I didn't vote for Obama the last time around, and I didn't vote for him again today. He's not getting the job done that he promised four years ago, so why in the hell would anybody vote for him again?
Yes, I voted for Romney, but this was a lesser of two evils vote. I'm not thrilled with Romney as a presidential possibility, but he's better than Obama. I wonder how many people really feel that way about this election? Honestly, I think Obama needs to be stripped of the power of the office, but I can't say that Romney will do much better - except he seems to have a better grasp on economics that Obama does. I worry that a Mormon (Latter Day Saint who thinks he's something special) might do something crazy in office, but we can elect him out in four years, so that's what I did and why I voted the way I did.
The handouts have to stop. Bank bailouts, businesses with no real rhyme or reason to justify getting government help got it and others didn't. I don't understand it all, but what I do know is that there's nothing to show for the trillions of dollars spent in the last four years.
A bunch of Americans could have used that money to have a better life - heard the figure $50K per household or some such - really? In the last four years, I couldn't have replaced my furnace if it hadn't been for my parents helping me financially. My one splurge was my kitchen granite countertop - and as much time as I spend cooking, that didn't feel like a huge splurge, just a small one.
Health care initiative has to go away and Americans need to get a grip on spending recklessly. I say this facing the rest of my life minimally or unemployed and living off the fruits of my labors for another 30 or so years. Fortunately, my family has done well so far, and I almost have enough retirement to live off of on my own - but not with 100% certainty. It scares me to a degree, but I have faith that medical expenses will level off in time, that Judy and I will be able to have a comfortable lifestyle and do some traveling.
I still believe that America is the best place on earth to be. That with hard work and moderation, it will continue to thrive, as will I as one of it's citizens. I have to believe that Mitt Romney is the one to carry forward that faithful thinking.
But in as few as five hours, that might all change. We shall see what the rest of America has to say about that.
