The Calm B4 The Storm

Today a morning headline read something like, “Should Romney be a reserved participant so as not to lose newly acquired supporters?"  It referenced the third presidential debate being aired at 9 pm tonight.  CSpan is my preferred network.

I’m thinking will viewers/listeners really ‘think’ about what they hear tonight?   Will they remember and contemplate what they have heard throughout the campaign season as well as in each debate?

Campaigning is expensive.  Perhaps it's costly because many varied presentations are required just to get everyone's attention.  My hope is voters truly listen with blinders removed.  I do.  

Still, I’m thinking why does electing the President who will lead this country the next four years have to cost what it apparently does?  Don’t you find the numbers almost unbelievable to fathom?   Who gets to know where the dollars are spent.  Who receives the money, as income to their accounts?  How can an ordinary citizen find out?  Oops, I've digressed!

Lately I find myself thinking who will be the best Commander-in-Chief of our volunteer military personnel who sacrifice self, family and loved ones for our well-being - to keep the nation safe?

But I also think about the tremendous challenge it is for a dedicated ‘wannabe’ and a leader who has come through the fire to give so much of their lives and want to work diligently for us.  I’m thinking, why do they do it?  I’m thinking how grateful I am that quality people have the courage to lead, and lead with intelligence, compassion for all, patience, courage and credibility.

For sure, everyone must VOTE!   (And, I mean all who are eligible to vote, no matter their candidate of choice.)

I’m thinking, I want to stay going forward as we have since 2009.  Yes, I like President Barack Obama.  I am not at all calm waiting for this third debate tonight.

How about you?