American Politics

I'm going to begin this blog by saying that I am in no way a Political expert nor do I try really hard to try and understand what Politicians are trying to say. In fact, I don't really have any personal political thoughts. And I don't think I will ever understand the way Americans and their political choices so greatly affect the rest of the world.

True, there are many possible and plausible reasons for their domination but I don't want to accept it. Surely there must be some way we (the rest of the world) deny them their power? We are the ones that let them bully us, aren't we? Maybe not New Zealand (think saying no to Nuclear testing back in the 1980s), but those that have a bigger voice, like Britain and Australia seem to go merrily along with the Americans. Or have I got this all wrong?

The United States Presidency race at the present moment, has been watched more closely by the rest of the world than that of any other. This could be for a number reasons. Firstly, the incredible advancement in technology and the accessibility of information via the web can be easily accountable for how popular the American President race is. And also America's control over Oil and all that hoohar (?). Then there's George W. Bush as well. We all have our own opinions of him and his political expertise (or lack there of), and his ability to say some rather suspect things sometimes. (For some classics check this site out.)

This time around we've got John McCain, supported by Sarah Palin on the Republican side, and Barack Obama and Joe Biden for the Democrats. It is easily arguable why one side should win over the other but it is only up to the American voting public. The question I pose is, do we trust them?

At the risk of sounding comepletely biased, I don't have complete faith. I have some, but a news story I witnessed on the news one night showed Hillary Clinton supporters dismissing Obama and saying that they will now vote for McCain. What?? Are they not democrats if they support Clinton? I'm confused.

I could write so much more on this topic but to save myself from blabble and frustration I'm going to end this particular blog post by saying if you're as curious about the American election as I am, read this article from the New Zealand Herald.

Bring on the New Zealand Election!