Crazy Idea? Non-Politician As President of U.S.

I agree, Wolf, someone who is not a politician would be thrown to the sharks; but, what if both candidates were equally non-politicans? Actually, I know nothing like this could ever happen (in my lifetime anyway), but I just think we might get a President who would really care and not just feed us a bunch of bull. As far as people getting the policitians they deserve, I have to disagree with you there. I did NOT vote for Bush, but I have been forced to live under his "tyranny" for 8 loooong years!

Exactly my sentiments, bailey. We need someone who really cares about the people, not just wants to be President for the prestige or whatever. This whole campaign, I feel, has been about Is America Ready For A Woman or a Black. I don't care if they are purple, as long as they do what is right for the country. Do what will help our wonderful country get back to what it was before.

Well, see...that's why I'm trying to help as well I can now. I'm young yet so I can't attend any protests that aren't local, attend gatherings and rallies to discuss things...but blogging is something anyone can do...and I get enough traffic now on my site that I hope just talking about it enough...talking to other bloggers about it, will help. Knowledge is power, right? Getting ideas out there increases the chance that someone will start thinking and realize stuff needs done and they can do someting about it. Things are getting pretty dire, I agree. Here's the positive though; I think there's always hope for this country as long as there's people who care enough to work toward changing it for the better. Doesn't matter if they're a minority. Minority's can accomplish things too, after all. This country isn't its government, it's its people. As long as we remember that, there's always hope =) Good luck remaining positive yourself, dearie ^_^ I'll keep trying too. Thanks for posting such an interesting discussion!

Thanks for responding, xPara. It is admirable that you, as a high-schooler, have an interest in politics and our country's future. I think that when the time comes, as long as you keep your ideals as you grow, you should consider helping our country. I'm just afraid that before you come of age to be president, our country will be in such dire straits that no one can save it. It seems to be headed that way now. Stay positive and stay cool!