Elections in the U.S.

Watching the election coverage from outside the United States has definately been interesting for me.  Now that there is a little distance of body and soul, I can see more clearly the mud slinging, he-said, she-said nonsense occuring in the media.  I'm actually waiting for there to be an explosion somewhere, unless the elections happen soon, or the candidates learn how to take our nations issues seriously and stop trying to rob women of the rights they fought so hard for.  What government in a civilized nation can hold hearings on women's issues, but not allow even one woman to be present?  That's my first question.  Second question, why are we talking about this, when we have so many unemployed and Marines murdering innocent people in a foreign country that we are supposed to be supporting while they form a democratic government?  I think before we can truly lead the world in a democratic, peaceful way, we must first learn what these things mean, and more importantly, how to do things in our own country.  This begins with choosing a candidate who proves himself of herself worthy.  Unfortunately, so far I have only seen that in one man and I hope he wins re-election.