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Caribbean Times | November 3-16, 2016
Caribbean voters
Sounding off on presidential elections
By Dave Rodney
Presidential elections are literally days away, and depending on one’s perspective,
voters are either riveted or appalled by the shocking dramas and the startling revelations
as they unfold with each new hour and each new day. Some of the pronouncements
and the promises made by the candidates are falsehoods, fabrication and fantasy,
and voters are having a tough time to separate fact from fiction. We asked a number
of registered Caribbean voters from around the country to share their thoughts about
this all-important upcoming decision and this is what they told Caribbean Times:
DR. KARREN DUNKLEY
EDUCATOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA
From leaked emails to leaked tapes,
this election has been historically “nasty.”
It has magnified the worst in America,
especially entrenched racial divisions
lurking beneath the surface. On the key
issues of the economy, immigration, foreign
policy, and education-we hold our
breath. I will be happy when its over.
DENISE DIXON
WALL STREET LAW FIRM
ACCOUNTANT
This is the most tumultuous and circus-like
elections that I have ever witnessed
in over 30 years. I am saddened by
the thought that in this great country, this
is the best representation of leadership
that we have. I can’t help but think that
this is such a dishonor to the exemplary
presidency of President Obama.
C. ANGELA WHITE
CITY EMPLOYEE, NEW YORK
I’ve been a voter for many years and
this is the first time I’m so disillusioned. I
am still going to the polls considering so
many died for us and women in particular
to have this privilege. I’ve never seen
such disrespect of an opponent and bad
manners. I would not want someone to
represent me who said he’s going to win
“bigly”.
JEFF MC CORMACK
ENGINEER, CITY OF BALTIMORE
I think for the first time in the history of
US elections people are polarized personally
and politically. I have “friends” on the
Trump band wagon but they remind me so
much of the Hitler regime and how some of
the people of Germany wanted to cleanse
Germany and make it about “Germans” not
realizing that they were deciding to exterminate
all others.
PHILLIP HUDSON
REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE,
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA
We are privileged to have seen, experienced
and participated in the life of the
first black president. Wouldn’t it be great
to continue to create history with the first
female president?
PAUL GLENFORD
CONSTRUCTION WORKER,
NEW JERSEY
Elections are days away and I still don’t
know who I will vote for. One candidate is
clearly a bully who is ignorant of the issues
of government. He believes he knows it all
and he refuses to listen to anyone. He seems
to care for only himself. The other candidate
is asking the American people to trust her,
while she cannot trust herself. The only reason
she might get my vote, is because I know
and understand that all politicians are liars.
HORACE THOMAS
POLITICAL ANALYST, NEW YORK
This November elections will create
history for a second time in the 21st
Century. We will either elect a first-time
novice politician or the first female President
of the USA. The latter is more likely
and it is also the right thing to do. With
Hillary Clinton, we’re not only electing
an experienced politician but a caring
and passionate lady who will include all
voices in the USA. As a first-generation
immigrant, I am looking forward to her
continuing the fight to make the United
States a country and peace and justice for
all.
LORNA RAWLE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
MISSION OF GOODWILL INC.
This is the most important election
decision for Americans. Safety, economy,
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