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Voted today, and to say that Romney rubbed me the wrong way is an understatement. Not that I care too much for Obama either, but still. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know.

I have SOOOO much to say regarding this, but my iPad is about to die, so I'll just keep it short. I plugged it in and am trudging on this very tiring road... So that I may make a reply based on the facts, some conjecture, and my views.

1. Promises- Obama promised to cut our national debit in half in his first term, or he would be happy to be a one term president.(http://youtu.be/jyrlMr0Bedo) He not only has almost doubled it(apxc10T in 2009, over 16T today), but he has spent more than any other president. He also said in 2008 that it was "Irresponsible" of Bush to add 4 trillion(spending apx 500B per year) over his 8 year term, when Obama has added 5 trillion(spending about 1.2Trillion per year, or, double what Bush spent) in his 4 year term.(http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/federal_debt_chart.html)
In addition to this massive debt, our federal credit rating has been downgraded (for some lenders 3 times), meaning that the US is considered a liability when it comes to lending.(http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_credit-rating_downgrade#section_6)

2. Jobs-In Jan 2009, when Obama took office unemployment was at 7.8%. By 2010 our unemployment rate spiked to 10%, after the stimulus was introduced, and it's NOW(as of oct2012) only down to 7.9, which is close to where it was when Obama entered into office. And THAT rate is ONLY that low, because unemployment benefits have run out for many, and they no longer count towards the unemployment precentage. Furthermore, several those who do have jobs are either working only part time, working under their skillset, working for minimum wage or a combination of any and all of these.
(http://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LNS14000000)

3. Healthcare- people are being FORCED to buy "Obamacare" or pay a fine. It is said not to be a tax, but that is exactly what it is. In 2016, when the penalty is fully phased in, it will be $695 for an individual (up to $2,085 per family) or 2.5 percent of household income, whichever is greater. The penalty will increase annually based on the cost of living.
(http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/15/whats-the-penalty-for-not-having-insurance/)

4. BENGAZI- 4 US citizens were murdered, and president Obama's response was ""Here is what I will say, if four Americans get killed it is not optimal,"."(http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57535581/obama-to-jon-stewart-benghazi-response-not-optimal/) YEAH, I think it's far from optimal. On 9/11/12, the anniversary of the Twin Towers attack in NYC, the US Embassy in Bengazi came under attack and consulate Christopher Stephens' dead body was dragged through the streets, images if it plastered all over the Internet. The administration then had the gall, to blame the incident on an obscure YouTube video and deny that I was an act of terrorism. It has been nearly 2 months since the incident and the American people still don't have a clear answer. NOW there is evidence that not only did the administration know that the attack was going to happen, but it has been reported that they watched in real time via a drone and DID NOTHING! Leaving 4 men to die. it is also reported that 2 former Navy Seals,Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty, reportedly held off the attackers for 7 hours waiting for support that would never come. This support being told to stand down 3 consecutive times.

And after all this is said and done, to add insult to injury, the VP Joe Biden, a man who is only a heartbeat away from the presidency, asks Tyron Woods' dad Durring the ceremony of the return of his son's body : " Did your son always have balls the size of cue balls?" (http://cnsnews.com/news/article/biden-slain-navy-seal-s-father-did-your-son-always-have-balls-size-cue-balls)

So no, I did not vote for Mr. Obama, and I pray that our country doesn't have to endure 4 more years of him, because frankly, I don't think there will be a country left if we have to.

America is in trouble no matter who would have won. Romney would have destroyed what is left though. Obama at least has a chance to fix it. I just hope he does.

Kitty, I'd tip you if I could.

Great Post!

You're welcome. And I don't think you're being paranoid at all.

Thanks for the link; I'll try checking it out soon.

Several months late but I didn't vote for either one. Romney claims to be a supporter of the NRA, but he passed an assault weapons ban in Massachusetts as well as other examples of flip flopping.

I really didn't want Obama to win though. Through his administration the national debt grew more in 4 years than in all 8 years of Bush. Unemployment just keeps going up too. I don't blame it all on him entirely, but a good portion of it too. What really bothered me were the drone strikes, the NDAA, extending the Patriot Act, and his flat out saying he wanted an assault weapons ban. I don't trust an entity that robs citizens of their rights then pushes to try and remove their means of self defense.