Never before in history have we seen such a diverse group of presidential hopefuls. That is not to say that this group is all that diverse in general, but as compared to any other time in history, it is the most diverse it’s ever been. Thus, it begs the question, will this race, be about just that; race? Will it be about gender? Maybe some see it as being about who will be the best man or woman to get our fledgling economy in shape, or who will finally pull our troops, once and for all, out of Iraq. How about the candidate who wants to lower our taxes (don’t they all claim to want to do that?) Whatever your reasoning, the Gorilla can certainly say one thing is for sure; there are many choices for the American people right now, and it seems there is a candidate to fill just about anyone’s needs. That is not to say that there is a candidate for each and EVERY preference, but suffice it to say, there’s a lot to choose from in this 2008 election.
This blog entry is certainly not an “opinion column,” about who is right for the job or who the Gorilla prefers. The object here is to just state the obvious and nothing more. The Gorilla is certainly not an expert in the field of politics. Voters will decide for themselves who they should choose. However, while watching the debates, the Gorilla, along with many Americans, couldn’t help but notice the diverseness of the candidates- and no, not in race or gender alone, but simply in their points of views and platforms. Certainly, there are standouts, but the fact is, no two candidates are alike this time around. It seems to represent actually, the truly diverse nature of what is everything American. These candidates seem to come from all walks of life! We have several lawyers, an actor (this wouldn’t be the first time!), a broadcaster, a minister, a few career politicians, a doctor, a former POW, a couple of former Governors, and a well-known former mayor. All of the candidates are well educated, and as many presidential hopefuls often do, some of them have written several (or more) books. And although Hilary is the only female this time around, Obama is not the only black candidate. There is another who is not as well known. There are 13 candidates altogether, so the choices are certainly there.
It is only a matter of doing your research and finding the guy or gal who suits your individual preferences. But whatever the case, just be sure to get educated, be informed as to who stands for what, and vote. We are the most blessed nation on the globe and we are afforded privileges that most other nations are not. So make sure to exercise your right and get involved! Each and every one of us makes a difference! (Once again, it is a funny sight to see a gorilla at the polls…only in America do they let a primate vote!) It is quite hard for him to fit in the voting booths and usually a furry foot is sticking out! Hmm. Maybe the Gorilla should run for office…he certainly gets enough attention! His platform? Well of course, one of them would be “save the rainforests.” And one would probably be fighting for gorilla rights