You make some good points. Having worked with schizophrenics, I completely agree. Once I realized that the writer of the e-mail was likely mentally ill, the story wasn't amusing at all.
Some people who should know better can be tormented (within reason), but not the mentally ill who can't help their behaviors.
Even if he hasn't been as for change as you or I would prefer, he's a lot better than the "old boss," and significantly better than the guy who will unabashedly say anything and change any position to get elected (McCain). And even though I'd love to see a third party become a legitimate contender, this country needs change immediately, and, frankly, even if a significant amount of people vote for him, a third party will not win the presidency in November. The US can't go another four years with the the same strategies and desperately needs someone who will improve the nation's image worldwide and will begin to undo all the damage the Bush administration has done. McCain can't do that. I believe Obama can.
A third party may win the presidency in the future, but for the foreseeable future, I can't see it happening. Your dedication to your principles is admirable, but, unfortunately, this election is too important to vote for someone who has no chance of winning.
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You make some good points. Having worked with schizophrenics, I completely agree. Once I realized that the writer of the e-mail was likely mentally ill, the story wasn't amusing at all. Some people who should know better can be tormented (within reason), but not the mentally ill who can't help their behaviors.
I hadn't considered that. Very good point.
Even if he hasn't been as for change as you or I would prefer, he's a lot better than the "old boss," and significantly better than the guy who will unabashedly say anything and change any position to get elected (McCain). And even though I'd love to see a third party become a legitimate contender, this country needs change immediately, and, frankly, even if a significant amount of people vote for him, a third party will not win the presidency in November. The US can't go another four years with the the same strategies and desperately needs someone who will improve the nation's image worldwide and will begin to undo all the damage the Bush administration has done. McCain can't do that. I believe Obama can.
A third party may win the presidency in the future, but for the foreseeable future, I can't see it happening. Your dedication to your principles is admirable, but, unfortunately, this election is too important to vote for someone who has no chance of winning.