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I am feeling cautiously HAPPY

about the choice of Sarah Palin.

I don't typically talk politics.  I am not confident in my ability to converse well on the many topics at hand.  I've done it a few times and every time I feel defeated.

There are plenty of people very good at talking the talk.  
Many are passionate about their beliefs and opinions.
Some I believe are just not willing to really listen.

I grew up often believing what my parents believed.  I think a lot of us may have.

Where is this going?

As time has gone by my beliefs have changed.  I went off to college "thinking" I was pro-choice.  Part of that was wanting to be like others and I do think it was what my own mom believed (at the time).  I've moved around a lot, life and GOD has impacted me, and I certainly am not the same person I once was.

There are those who are single issue voters.  I do think that makes for an easy choice. But is that the right way of thinking?

I still don't know where this is going ...

To be 100% for a candidate and their party is wonderful ... if you have really prayed about your choice and can have peace in your decision.

I still think I need to pray some more.  This isn't surprising since I am usually one to need a little extra time to feel confident in my choices.

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Unknown said…
Taking your time to make up your mind about something this important is a wise move, {E}.

My opinion..and that is all that is is ;)...is that this VP pick has a lot to do with the gender of the candidate. It is election politics at its finest...one right out Rove's book.

I do think the pick will work for firing up the base of the party. John McCain was not naturally inclined to make this election about social issues.

As a woman, this choice insults me. Thinking women, no matter which political party they identify with, do not vote based on the gender of the candidate.

Sigh... When will men ever understand?


{W}
10:57 AM
Laura said…
I am praying on this too.

Award for you at my place.
8:36 AM
Anonymous said…
I don't know what to think about Sarah Palin. She seems like a nice person, but is that enough? I wish they'd stop talking about her 5th baby as if most people would have aborted him. I don't vote pro-life, but I hate abortion, and I want to believe that very few women would abort a baby for having Downs.

I sort of envy the one issue voters, it seems like it would make things easier. I'm not conflicted this election, but I usually am. It's an awful feeling, when it seems like you have people on both sides yelling at you that you *have* to agree with them.

You're a smart, thoughtful person, and you'll make a good decision. You've got months, don't stress!
8:58 AM
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