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Sun, 08/17/2008 - 20:36 | Politics
Why does it take the U.S. two years and multimillions of dollars to elect a president?
 

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It takes a long time because

Submitted by melvin (not verified) on Mon, 09/29/2008 - 18:15.

It takes a long time because you have to get to know the candidate. It cost so much money because this is a capitalistic society and people need to get paid. Tavis you would not be doing all the things you do if you were not getting paid. Let's be real. By the way who are you voting for since you Love Black Folks.

Two years and multimillions

Submitted by Doris (not verified) on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 13:31.

Two years and multimillions to elect a Leader for the Free World...Sad, but true. Profits have been put ahead of people. Contributions which should have been better put to use in our communities locally have made their way to the deep pockets of politics. I support and respect the grassroots efforts and know-how of the Obama campaign. The Obama efforts have helped to reunite a nation fast tracked by the Bush administration to put profits ahead of people. We the people have been misguided by our country's leadership for so long.....What a high price paid to get it back on track. In this election '08, don't hate. Participate. Positive change gives us more bang for the buck.

Why does it take the U.S. two

Submitted by Ronnie H (not verified) on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 20:35.

Why does it take the U.S. two years and multimillions of dollars to elect a president? We have allowed our electorial process to get to this point. It may be time to change the process. It is one thing to say that the only person that help the African-American community is a non-African-American, however it says a lot about our belief system in our people - I strongly disagree with this attitude, we are the ones who have to change it. Not make excuses, take the risk and steps to change direction. While I support Sen. Obama, he is not the saviour for the African American race. The African Americans race can chart its own direction even in the United States of America. It starts with our generations coming together. It will take everyone of us who cares to make this effort.

Excellent question Tavis. I

Submitted by Tyrone (not verified) on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 19:59.

Excellent question Tavis.

I personally refuse to give one penny to anyone's political campaign (I get my tax right offs in ways that truly benefits my community). I have given my time in volunteer efforts. My concern is local politics (state level).

I'm working with the Obama campaign in Michigan to raise the level of awareness within my local community to our political races for Sheriff, city council, prosecuting attorney, and state house and senate races. These elections will directly effect my quality of life in my home state of Michigan more than an Obama presidency.

Final note, I must be honest, I'm still very disappointed with Obama's lack of effort to reach out to the disenfranchised voters of Michigan and Florida. I've placed multiple requests with the campaign to promote our local politicians in November; maybe they just have not given enough money to his campaign for change, but for some reason they refuse to give us (residents of Michigan) the needed assistance outside of the Detroit area...

Why does it take the U.S. two

Submitted by Marcel K. (not verified) on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 06:47.

Why does it take the U.S. two years and multimillions of dollars to elect a president?

Because we don't live in a democractic society, our president-elects are those who come from power and privilege. If you don't have enough money to buy your way in, you can never become president. Sen. Obama is an exception but that is only because he is black; if he was a white man, he would never have been able to generate the support he has running against the millions of the Clintons. People do want change, and unfortunately if he was white, people would not have seen any change. Americans have come to believe what they see as truth as opposed to the facts.

I don't know. But I think

Submitted by jere (not verified) on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 04:54.

I don't know. But I think Black people helped Obama beat Sen. Clinton. So we helped Obama make history, but just because he is the first. I don't think the plight of black poor people will be bettered. And I think that is what a lot think. Sen. Clinton would have done more to help. Too bad for all of us.

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