2012 Elections

Like so many others, I'm amazed by the outcome of this week's presidential election. While I understand that the left is getting quite successful at creating a base of dependency voters and those people want "free stuff", but I still had faith that even they wouldn't re-elect a president with a record as dismal as BO. The economy is in shambles, our foreign policy has left us at high risk in every global region, our laws are not being upheld, and this president abuses his authority on a regular basis. When Jimmy Carter put us in this position, the country was smart enough to recognize reality and make a switch before further damage was done.

Not in 2012, however. Mitt Romney is a highly successful business executive, a loyal husband and father, a generous and faithful person, and a person with a track record of success in governing at the state level. His resume is miles ahead of the one brought to us by BO in 2008. So, would the voters do the obvious thing and allow him to help us solve our financial crisis? No, and I'm sorry to say that I think it is nothing more than pure selfishness that drew this result.

The Democratic ideology is that only the government can provide a safe and prosperous life for the citizens. That unless the government controls all aspects of the economy and welfare, then private business will victimize the population and create a serfdom society. While I disagree with that, at least I understand someone trying to defend that position. Most voters however didn't vote for BO because of that. They voted for single self serving issues like gay marriage, free phones, more unemployment, food stamps, free medical, social security, etc., etc., etc. These voters don't care about the welfare of the country. They just want their stuff.

I see Democrats as voters who've decided that they can't, or would rather not, survive unless they can get things that don't belong to them for free. Republicans on the other hand, don't want anything from government except border security, a healthy economic environment, and a national transportation network to support domestic and international commerce. So how can those who are willing to work for their own welfare compete with the number of people who want free stuff? As long as we have a government willing to bribe citizens to get their votes, I'm not sure I have an answer to that question.

In the end, I'll remain disappointed that the country missed the chance to have Mitt Romney lead our country to a safer, healthier place. He's not just a politician. He's a person of morality and principles, and he would have been a great model for the population. We've missed a real opportunity because our country is now full of selfish, small thinking people. I'm not proud of our voters.