NObama... 2012 Campaign

My ship is sinking (reference Blog #1). I look to my left, and I see a brand new raft floating in the same waters that I'm potentially meeting my fate. To my right, I see a worn and tattered raft in the same vicinity. There is only one raft that is actually attempting to save me. It is the worn and tatter raft. Do I see past the generous efforts that the troubled raft is performing and fight to gain the attention of the "suited" raft? Or do I jump aboard the troubled raft with due appreciation and unlimited faith?
This is the situation that we, as American voters, are in during the 2012 Campaign. (If you're not registered to vote, stop reading and ceased with your opinions NOW.) My goal is to teach the American people HOW TO VOTE!
ADDRESS #1- Now, what were the events that lead us to this point? Generally, we were a nation in trouble, constantly under attack because of our impact and leadership. Am I not right? Honestly, not many people can recall or care to recall the socioeconomic state prior to 2008. Furthermore, not many people are willing to calculate how long it took to get to the state. Having knowledge alone of this information would better formulate votes AND attitudes.
ADDRESS #2- Make a list. No one can deny our nation is not like it used to be. DUH! That implies change. But let's be realistic and weigh the pros AND the cons of its present condition. Stop thinking liking a candidate and think about reality. There are PLENTY of both, but MORE THAN ENOUGH of one.
ADDRESS #3- It is important to be aware of your OWN needs. How is one to know who he or she WANTS in office if he or she doesn't even know what they NEED in life? I'm not talking about vanities such as "I want a new car" or "I want a white president". I'm referring to healthcare, security, education, social rights, etc.
Sadly, not many of us will take into account these factors; thus we'll vote on false pretenses. I could make it easy and post a bunch of facts for you, but would you really read them with an unbiased eye? Highly unlikely, considering that most of you are reading in aims of looking for something NEGATIVE about our current president. Alas, I am simply asking that you re-evaluate your OWN intentions and see the VIRTUES entailed within the VALUE of your vote.
It takes months, even YEARS, to build a mansion. It takes only hours, even DAYS, for it to burn. Now, switch the word "mansion" with "nation" AND DO THE MATH. These elections, be it from a Democratic standpoint or a Republican stare-down, are chopped full of potentially empty promises made based on the naivete, patience, or hopes of the people. There are two ways to play the fool in this election- by not voting at all or voting unknowledgeably.
***Now, that raft may be tattered, but at least it's shown more interest in my well-being than the other party. ***