My Grandma changed her political party at the ripe age of 90!  It shows me thatit's ok to change and you should always know what is going on in the world.
200574
dont think the world owes you something, rather, give something to the world
540499
To be a citzen of this country we have certain rights and priviledges. We also have certain responsibilities to be active in positive change. Society is a form of extended family. We all contribute to society, either in a positive way or a negative way. To vote is to give a voice in playing a role in positive change. Many men died for our right to vote, as well as the other rights we now take for granted. Women could not vote for many years because they were not considered an important part of decision making. Now we all have a responsibility to make the world a better place and we now have the right to do so. Women more than ever now, should excercise their right to vote. All policies are made by the elected officials we get into office. All policies effect each and every citizen. Each one of us have a duty to leave the world a better place for the next generations because we lived. We can and should be aware of policies and officals. We should read the news and understand the direction our country is going in. Many important, critical issues are at hand currently. Healthcare issues are among the top of the list. Social Security for the aging and the disabled is in jeopardy. Even though these issues may not effect you right now, the day will come that they will effect you. Also, the issues are not just about us but about doing the best we can do for all citizens. The elderly should be our responsibility to care for them the best we can. They have worked all of their lives to make the world better for us and it is now our turn to see that they are properly cared for with issues such as Medicare, Social Security etc. Our children are also equally important and the primary education system is at risk for falling behind. We need to be proactive to make change for our children and future generations to come. Education is critical, many other countries are way ahead of us and we are falling behind. Legislation is where it all begins. We have had many devastating disasters recently and have seen many of our citizens not recieving the help needed, such as with Katrina. Federal funds are determined by legislation. We have many poor relations with many countries right now, we desperately need politicians in office who can work for peaceful relations with other countires. We have rising educational costs with colleges, which requires effective solutions to ensure that we have educated adults entering the work force, with out the funds available many will not get the education and the country will suffer. Crime is rising nationwide, prisons are failing and we need better solutions to deviant behavior. Mental health population is suffering due to lack of funds and interest from our leaders. Jobs are being outsourced to other countries mainly China. Immagration controversies are a huge issue now. We, as a people should stand together instead of being divided. The government represents the people and they are employed by the people. The people are made up by each and every citizen. The government and politicians have taken over our country and fail to listen to the people. We need to remind Washington DC that they do not dictate policy but assert the policies the people want. \nDrug use, abuse, and addiction are at an all time high. The drug situation is a host of multiple problems. Every time a person buys illegal drugs the money goes towards terrorism, which we are fighting a war against. We have addiction cenetrs popping up all over the country, leading to increased medical costs that society absorbs due to most of the addicts not working and welfare footing the bill. WE have AID's which is leading to many other diseases to be on the rise. We have science looking for cures to diseases such as cancer. We still have issues like abortion, which are very controversial. We have a society at risk for loosing the leadership status with the world. The list goes on and on. Watch the news and see all of the problems and think about the root of
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our country hasn't changed any morels or values...they have "lost" them..and as long as they are lost our generation and the ones to follow will only continue to see the side effects...children killing parents, parents killing children, child pron, disrespect, and the list goes on.....in todays sociaty either everything is considered "ok"..and if not then they label it with a diease and then it's still "ok"......
396907
Just switched on to see what you meant and I agree! She's trying to keep with the times but will never be as good as she was in the 80's. She needs to pack it in now. It's not like she needs the money is it?
619699
Me! I even worked for an environmental group in college....\n\n As we get older and experience real life, the vast majority of people will turn moderate/conservative.\n\nOnly those who are too immature/unwilling to open their minds stay lib. in their later years.
436581
I think the Reps can take a loss better.  Especially amongst us older folk that remember the Dems had Congress for 20 years prior to the 1994 turn over.
522301
I guess an argument can be made that all people should be interested in politics. However, I also believe that kids should be kids. Since anyone below the age of 18 cannot vote they should just enjoy their youth because it is fading fast. We put too much pressure on our children today to act like adults at a young age.
232161
its fine, my grandmother smoked two packs a day since she was in her 20's and lived to be 87 years old.
227759
I'd say that voters need to update their knowledge about the political system. It's not like 200 years back when you just voted for one or the other party, if you are aware that things changed then you should inform yourself of what to vote for.
148344
To me, this is not gender politics. I had been inspired because all of the women in my family have been strong and responsible. Frankly, they have had to be. The men in both sides of my family have tended to die relatively young, and their spouses have had to step into the shoes of the head of household. My father died at age 45 leaving one son still in high school; my uncle died at age 33 leaving one son still in diapers. And, speaking for myself and my siblings as well as many many cousins, thank God they have been prepared to do that.\n\nThe largest percentage of people who are living below the poverty line are actually elderly white widowed women. This is in large part because they were 'kept in their place' by overbearing husbands or patriarchal family structures. When their spouses died, they found themselves completely unprepared to take over control of their own lives and the lives of their dependants. Everyone suffers when this happens.\n\nWhen you find yourself alone at age 50 with a mortgage, car payments and children to put through college, that is not the time to start looking for unskilled minimum-wge entry level jobs.\n\nConservative Christians when trying to recruit always ask you "What would happen if you died tomorrow?" Perhaps what men should ask themselves is "What would happen to your wife if you died tomorrow?"
451894
I'm 60 and I'm handsome. LOL!! She is a good looking woman. She is the next President of the USA.
520357
How old are you???  I'm shocked that you would be worried about your dad!  I always thought you were my age!  Or are you joking?  I love the way you rip on the dems!!!!!!!!!!!  GO TAMI GO
490100
Yes, our society has degraded tremendously since 1970! I was twelve years old back then, and I have been watching. I wish we could get our old values back before it is too late.
541806
Yes, I will. I am 58 and have voted in every election since I came of age, except for two times, , both mid-term elections like this coming Tuesday, which I missed because I was in a fast attack submarine on deployment in the Western Pacific.The way I see it, if you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain about the results.
345358
I'm extremely happy with the results.  I haven't been happy about an election since 98.  I'm even more glad for Nancy Pelosi being the first female speaker of the house.  She's awesome.
242325
I wouldn't call myself a "conservative" but I am a moderate Republican.  I think I changed my ways around the age of 22 or so.  I would run around talking about how cool Clinton was and how great it was that he could really "relate" to young people, and that he played the sax, etc.  Remember how well he did with the 18-24 group??  Well now I know exactly how he "related" to people my age!  hee.  After college, I realized there was more to life than what I was hearing.  I realized that I needed to work hard for a paycheck and that it was driving me crazy to think of people my age, not working as hard as me, taking MY tax money!  It infuriated me.  And what was worse was that the Gov. of my state and the Pres. were both Dems. and I kept hearing about RAISING taxes to help the needy and the poor, and I couldn't stop thinking about how much that sucked.  \n(And before any holier than though liberals tell me I must have been lucky and had a good job - I had to put off graduating to take care of my sick mother, and worked retail for 60-70 hours a week just to pay my rent and car payment.) and they wanted to raise MY taxes.  So that was the beginning of my transformation!  It's spiraled since then and now it's full blown!  :)
626169
Everything that I have gone through has made me the person that i am today.  All the good things as well as the bad things.  Often times I wonder why bad things happen to me but they have all helped shape and mold me into the woman that I am today.  I lost both of my parents when I was nine and I was raised by my grandpa and I think he played an instrumental part in the person I am today.  I dont think like most people my age think because I was raised old school.  Most people say I am older and wiser then my years but  I think that comes from being raised by someone older who taught me the importance of values and morals and respect and honesty.  I am a strong intelligent black woman and proud of it.