Tuesday, October 21, 2008

If Only...

It's shameful to hear about the cost of our political campaign. The numbers are absolutely staggering - millions of dollars in private donations to Obama, and public funds for McCain are nothing short of insane.

I know its somewhat necessary, and campaigning does cost money, but my mind swims with the possibilities of places where these funds could be so beneficial.

It seems like Obama may very well be our next President - hopefully all of the private sector people who have donated so much money to ensuring that will happen will continue to donate to important causes and programs to get our country back on track. And hopefully Obama will put that money where his mouth is, and we will see the fruition of the promises he has made during the campaign.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

I have been feeling the same way......almost sick to my stomach to think. $125 million dollars in one month....[that is only the Obama part of the puzzel] but to think of all the mouths that could be fed here in our country [and/or around the world] with that kind of money.

I think change needs to happen.....and the biggest change is 'why does it come down to two parties?'.....not very democratic to me, more like marketing and manipulating.

Unknown said...

P.S. I sent Ralph Nader some bus fare for his trip to Buffalo.......

All 4 My Gals said...

I know Bets, my hope is that since Obama's grass roots campaign was so successful that his supporters will feel empowered and that they CAN make a difference...and let the generosity continue!

HUGS

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