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8.30.2008

Independent

I am from a family of democrats and I married a family of Republicans.
I am neither.
Last night, I called my friend Carole King (A staunch D) to ask her what Obama's plan was about oil-given the Democrats concern for the environment--but she did not answer her phone.
Apparently she was busy.

Chip Burke, Carole King and Barack Obama. 8/29/08

I am from a country where politicians say what they need to say in order to get the people's vote.
So, when I listen to both candidates make wonderful promises I am left completely baffled.
And then TV does not help at all either. There is not one fair channel out there.
Since I can't trust any journalistic medium, I have turned to people whose opinions I trust.
Please feel free to share your opinions (back it up with proof please as I am tired of guessing)
And when I ask you a political question, please respond without being shocked that I am not already convinced that I should be voting for your candidate.
So far I am not any closer to a decision.
By November I intend to be more informed than I am now but not less independent.