I feel the days clicking down to the election and part of the dread is what's happening in the Middle East.  That being said and not elaborated on, I find myself in a situation that feels desperate.  I like Obama.  He's a likeable fellow and his failed presidency has nothing to do with his personality, his half-African American status, or anything else except that his policies, foreign and domestic are dismal failures.  The popular statement I hear is he's simply "in over his head".  I don't think the Democratic Party solely belongs to those who have nothing and feel intitled to everything free from the government. 
     On the other hand, I find some things about Mitt Romney objectionable.  I think he's a politician, dyed in the wool.  I feel my country is being pulled apart by what has happened in the last years and first and foremost I'm an American.  I'll try anything to bring us back from what feels like the verge of a desperate plunge into a failed democracy.  I can't say I'm voting for Romney.  I don't like his opinions on some subjects and don't believe he has a balanced and fair view of America.  But I AM voting against Obama.  Certain facts stare us in the face. I say let the pendulum swing.  It's the best we can do with the two choices we're given.  Then pray Romney is able to at least turn some of the problems around.  And I do mean pray!