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Now It's on AR -- Rant, I'm Tired of the Election Already, ARen't YOU .....

By Gary McNinch

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Better Properties Real Estate DRE #2365

December 08, 2007 12:50 AM

Good Lord, Now it's on AR Too. Is it too much?

I am so tired of the politics already. Sound bites, photos, kissing babies, visiting senior centers, lunch counters, scenes of disasters. Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. We need a mechanism to keep all the electioneering away until July of the election year or in this years case Mid Summer 2008. We are a year ahead of ourselves and the states keep moving the primaries and caucuses up. Soon we will be starting the TV campaigns for the president, the week after the election is over. Oh sorry, I guess we are already doing that.

I grew up in a very conservative small town in Eastern Washington, with a farming and logging family. My folks were very interested in the political process and so there was lots of conversation around the dinner table. After years of work as a State Trooper, I am still conservative. And after owning a real estate business, I guess I'm a pretty conservative business man too. I want to see a President who will work to protect our country and our freedoms. I want to see a President who will protect our economy (the value of our most important assets ... the single family home) and keep it stable so that it remains solid for my grandkids

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Up here in Washington State, we used to be able to vote for folks on either side of the ticket, but the political parties took the voters to court so now we have to register and can only vote for one party. Once again the local guy loses out to the national political machine.

I am tired of this, which is really sad, because I am the guy that loves PoliSci and the political process. And I am not usually the NEGATIVE person. Must be too many sound bites. Too much name calling. If we start the process a year too early, do they have to start getting money two or three years early? Maybe that is the answer. And now Oprah has a favorite too... It's no wonder my sons both would rather get their news from Stewart and Colbert rather than Rather on the networks.

This post started out as a reply to Bill Burress who wrote a great post at Election Update: Huckabee leads the Republican Polls For Good Reasons. I like Mike Huckabee, but as I read it and all the comments I just got more tired...

We live in the greatest country in the world, with Freedom and Opportunity like no where else. Stay informed and make sure an exercise your right to vote. But do we have to start 3 years early???

List and Sell (and thanks for letting me RANT on and on) Gary

www.RentonHomeFinder.com

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Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

The problem with such long campaigns is that every move that the government takes is influenced by how it affects their campaign and not what is good for the country.

Things are so bad today, one wonders what would happen if we were attacked again, would the politicians take a poll before defending us and making our enemies accountable.

This post should be included in the "Silent Majority Group".

Dec 08, 2007 01:03 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

It will only get worse. We do need to limit the process. I think that until the federal budget is balanced each participant must pay his campaign funds to the government and we will just draw lots. Saves a lot of time effort and money and I am guessing we will get just as good leadership. I can't imagine it getting any worse.

Dec 08, 2007 01:20 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Unfortunately the presidential election is now a marathon....who lasts the longest! And, again unfortunately, the one who lasts the longest is the one with the most money!

Dec 08, 2007 01:25 AM

Armando Rodriguez

QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL

Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

I agree after doing our civic duty, the next best thing is to pray that they'll do what they promised!

good post!

Dec 08, 2007 01:40 AM

Hugh Krone

Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ

Realtor, Sussex County NJ

I think there should be on national primary day and if you announce more than 6 weeks before it you are automatically disqualified. And this day shouldn't be more 6 weeks before the general election.

Dec 08, 2007 05:05 AM

Gary McNinch

Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA

Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Lenn - Yep, I agree, we have a President now, who didn't take a poll, did what he thought was right and has been hassled ever since. I like a man of action. At least in times of war. My Grandpa used to say to do what needed to be done and let the chips fall where they may.

Terry - draw lots??? I love that idea... but what would the machines do? Who would pay the "talking heads"?

Gary - it is not a good marathon, seems like whoever scrapes the most $ together, can slither along the longest and finally win.

Armando - prayer is he answer always, but some of these guys forgot that is the reason we have this great country, so that we could pray. I know a bunch of governments and schools have forgotten that.

Hugh - That is a great plan. With today's media and tech, everyone could get their word out in 6 weeks, people could decide, vote and go with life.

Anyway the sun was out in Seattle all day, and it is beautiful. Plus, I left all the media turned off, so there wasn't any political interference. Thanks, I'm looking forward to more opinions.

List and Sell (6 weeks to a decision would be good there too) Gary

www.RentonHomeFinder.com

Dec 08, 2007 02:07 PM

Andrew Trevino

ADT Real Estate - Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale

Gary,

I know how you feel. There's so much going on right now because of the elections that it's crazy to think about how things will look next year, when the elections actually take place. I wonder if there will be a fever pitch or a worn out public who just won't have the energy to care any more. Only time will tell and I'm sure this won't be the last rant before we get there.

Dec 11, 2007 08:50 AM

Gary McNinch

Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA

Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Andrew,

Probably a "worn out public". I do enjoy the Daily Show and Colbert, at least they put the tongue in cheek spin on it all. 'Preciate the comment back.

List and Sell (pray and vote) Gary

www.RentonHomeFinder.com

Dec 11, 2007 10:12 PM

Erby Crofutt

B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY

The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

I used to enjoy voting for the best man for the job.

Now, it's usually voting for the lesser of two evils.

And, I agree, the hoopla starts WAY to early!

Dec 11, 2007 11:14 PM

Gary McNinch

Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA

Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Erby,

Thanks for your comments, I agree. Maybe since it the Christmas season other news will swing into view. But probably not. What are they gonna do to keep anyone interested if the new person is chosen by March??? They'll be older news than they are now. oh, well.

List and Sell (and inspect thoroughly always too) Gary

www.RentonHomeFinder.com

Dec 13, 2007 03:38 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Gary, I agree with the others that these two year election campaigns for President are entirely too long.

Dec 13, 2007 04:38 AM

Scott Wall

StoneHouse Realty, Inc - Bristow, VA

I was tired a year ago. At least soon we should start seeing the no-nothing candidates drop off.

Dec 13, 2007 01:33 PM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

There area some here in the rain that have started to post only political posts and I have been avoiding their blog like the plague! I don't seem checking out my favorite bloggers until after the elections if they don't start posting other stuff!

Mar 13, 2008 05:40 PM

Gary McNinch

Better Properties Real Estate - Renton, WA

Broker, Renton WA Real Estate

Todd,

Well it hasn't gotten any better in the 3 months since, I started going off about this. Looks like the Dems will go down to the final bell, so we just keep getting slapped with it. I do agree that I am going to skip any blogs (even from the folks who have great content) if they are about politics.

Hope things are great for you in WA and OR.

List and Sell (and tune out the commercials) Gary @ RentonHomeFinder

Mar 15, 2008 11:09 AM

Julianna Hind

eXp Realty - Tacoma, WA

REALTOR, 206-679-4768, Tacoma Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, WA

Gary, I agree -- there is a "commercialization" of the political process that the networks and cable news take full advantage of. They are so desperate to broadcast breaking content, they scour the blogs looking for anything different they can relay to the masses... As if we can't study the issues and vote for ourselves.

Take care.

Mar 16, 2008 04:45 PM