Good Day World!
The first time I exercised my right to vote was in 1976. I picked Gerald Ford (Republican). He lost to Jimmy Carter.
During an interview with CNN's Piers Morgan (2013), former president Jimmy Carter made a striking claim about how presidential campaigns have changed since he ran against Gerald Ford.
"When I ran against incumbent Gerald Ford, you know how much money we raised? None." (via POLITIFACT).
Contrast that with what presidential candidates are raising today through a variety of legal, covert, and barely legal PACs.
When Citizen's United opened up the flood gates of campaign donations from corporations it changed the way campaigns were run forever.
We're watching the outright buying of the presidency and there's not a thing we can do about it.
As if that's not bad enough, there isn't one good strong candidate running for the position.
As a Vietnam veteran who fought for the right to vote, I've always cast my ballot for who I hoped would be the best leader for the country.
I've voted for Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, over the years. First, and foremost, I never voted for any partisan brand, but for the person who I really believed would make the next best commander-in-chief.
This presidential election doesn't offer anyone I would even begin to think about voting for: Democrat, Republican, or Independent.
I'm left without a choice. I'm not voting for the first time since I've been old enough to step into a voting booth.
I wonder how many people feel like I do?
Time for me to walk on down the road...
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