salon.com — I don't agree with Barack Obama on the Iraq war or on 65-70% of his policy positions, but something's got to give. As much as I respect McCain, he just doesn't get it. The McCain of 8 years ago is no more. The so called "Maverick" is an establishment tool who, if elected, will owe plenty of favors to the kind of corporatists and party hacks.
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rhordwayAug 1, 2008
"Competence and integrity have no ideology. Obama in '08."
mbraynardAug 3, 2008
Yes, but none of these people have a history of having voted in an R primary. Ever.
worldnickAug 3, 2008
Maybe it is better than having no parents at all, but I still disagree about 1. 'Lesbians are not Man-Haters' --> They Are. 2. Your child would have 'pointers' no your child would be the guy who is always stuck in 'friend' mode not 'boyfriend' mode.I will give you that it might be better than growing up with no parents at all, but it should really be monitored. And a special comment to all you angry lesbians. You should really give men another try. There are good men out there.
fragger404Aug 4, 2008
SyzygyMan,How can you be a "fiscal conservative" AND support someone who wants to tax the oil companies, take that money, then give it to the people as an "energy rebate"? Isn't that pretty much against everything you believe if you are what you say? It really doesn't get much more socialist than that.Personally I'm not thrilled with either candidate, but it's hard to vote for someone who says he is going to drastically raise your taxes.
jeremyswensonAug 4, 2008
This made me very happy to read. I am not in the same situation being quite liberal myself, but I do consider myself someone who considers political positions and elections as a responsibility to discern and pick the best candidate for your country, regardless of whether or not they are the 'best candidate' for you. In this election it seems McCain's only votes will come from people who fall into the category of those who are interested in voting only based on their own perceived economic benefits. McCain has been in Washington forever, never a favorite of mine but seemed to be doing honest well-intentioned work, however much I may have disagreed with some of it. His actions now can only be likened to that really nasty girl in your high school senior year who would do anything to win prom queen.Personally, (and I should note that my family falls into the category of people well off enough to benefit from a more top-friendly, get help from the corporations now to help them when in office type president) there is not an amount you can write on a check to get me to play any role in helping get this guy in office.
wojtykAug 26, 2008
>> Any fiscal conservative has the right to be very upset with the GOP right now.Why? I don't judge parties, I judge people. Bush is a big spender and fiscally irresponsible.Obama looks to be the same to me (he has several HUNDRED billion in proposed spending chalked up already)I don't know where party distinctions factor in here...