Does it really matter who wins this election?

Question

It seems that half the country will still hate what the other half believes in, and congress will still be in gridlock. So realistically we are looking at four more years of nothing getting done. Is there any way to ever get someone elected that would actually represent a large majority of the people. It seems we are doomed to this 50-50 split forever, unless we split into two countries.

Answer 1

This is a good question because it depends upon how successful this person will be in getting anything done in our gridlocked nation.  Certainly, they cannot accomplish goals alone.  There is a continuing culture war.  But if the elected president accomplishes the goals that they set aside in their campaign then that will restore faith in our legislative branch.

It would be easy to split into two countries if both countries could agree to disagree.  Instead, both sides are trying to convert the other.  If they outright rejected the other, then the issue would be to resolve on who gets what territory.  Since the U.S. is a contigious landmass there would be a massive amount of bickering over how natural resources are being used or abused.

Answer 2

I think it will.

The pharmaceutical industry wrote Medicare Part D (no price negotiation, for the love of Mike!) and MBNA wrote the 2005 Bankruptcy law.  Business owns Washington – do you think that’s what Jefferson had in mind?

The Iraq invasion was the single largest blunder in the modern age.  The blame falls directly on this administration and its leader, President Bush.

This country has huge problems that won't be addressed by keeping things the same. The issues are complex, the entrenched interests wield incredible power and only Senator Obama seems to have a chance of changing the direction of the county.  

It's a serious time.

Answer 3

Well really what candidate is going to come through on all thier promises?  I think that some will take their job more seriously.  Bill Clinton was too busy s******g Lewinsky...and G.W. Bush was too busy going on vacation.  I think if Obama wins he would do a great job because people have high expectations from him and I'm sure he would deliver.  Mc Cain on the other hand...people see him as just another Bush.  No thanks !

Answer 4

Actually it really doesn't natter one bit since Jesus Christ will be coming shortly to establish His Kingdom here on Earth as the Bible sez.

Answer 5

Chances are nothing will be done in 8 years or more heck probably never I mean why do you think it takes about over 10 years to pass a bill

Answer 6

Hey, maybe you have an idea there! All the dems can live on the west side and the reps can live on the east side. The two countries can negotiate/ barter when they need something from the other.

Oh, and the indies can have North Dakota or some other place in-between.  

Answer 7

It does matter a lot. Father like son.