Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I want to hear reasons why you are impressed with either candidate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Oh my, we're going to test the new political board rules right away, LOL. Be nice everybody, cause you know we all really love each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Short and simple - McCain. Oh, it says why am I voting for... Honestly Obama is one of those people I instinctively don't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I may go with Bob Barr- Libertarian candidate, but I am undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'd say McCain except he is so old... I probably won't make up my mind until the last minute!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Boys Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McCain. I only vote pro-life and pro-capitalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Obama. I think we need a new path in this country. Won't get in to details. I just have a feeling this is the way. He has impressed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am writing in Alphabet Pam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I want to hear reasons why you are impressed with either candidate! I am not impressed with either one, but I will never vote for a candidate who supports abortion so McCain gets my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am writing in Alphabet Pam. Beans... I've gotta tell ya, I'm lovin' that new avatar! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 We're voting for McCain. My dh is in the military and though it's not our only reason for voting for him a lot has to do with who would we trust with his life. We just feel when it comes to a Commander in Chief, McCain has the experience that Obama just doesn't. We actually feel that Obama doesn't have enough experience to even be running for president. I guess it's mostly a matter of who we're more comfortable with when it comes to my Dh's boss, because ultimately that's who the president is for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 It's been reported that military troops have donated more money to Obama than to McCain--troops serving abroad have donated almost six times as much to Obama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm voting for McCain, I want smaller government, protection of civil liberties, to maintain the choice to choose what is best for my family (education, medical, etc.) and a strong leader who can lead the military with experience. I always look for a presidential candidate that will uphold the Constitution as the founding fathers intended it, one that will seek the best path for our country no matter if it makes the actual President look bad. If another candidate is elected, I won't like it but I will support that person as our President. I think the endless throwing of tomatoes at our elected officials is hurting our country in major ways and preventing any progressive movement forward b/c people are too busy ducking and spinning the truth to make themselves look good. I will continue to make my voice heard on the local and state political scene to protest bills as I see fit. I would vote for the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party but some of their views are too 'out there' for me and I want my vote to work towards actually putting someone in office. I don't wish to argue about this at all and I'm avoiding all political threads that get heated b/c in the end, I'll be the only one standing in the voting booth making my selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Reported by whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McCain. Obama is way too liberal for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Troops donate more money to Obama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret in GA Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Obama. I only vote Pro-life and Pro-Capitalism. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissy Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McCain..I want experience. You have to have experience to run any other business I don't think the country should be any different.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am not impressed with either one, but I will never vote for a candidate who supports abortion so McCain gets my vote. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McCain, too. He is experienced. And I don't trust Obama...he strikes me as incredibly green, not environmentally, but experience-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I had made up my mind for McCain, but according to ABC (the only choice we have here in the land of bunny ear television) he may be picking a pro-choice VP. If he does, I just lost my one reason to choose him over Obama and I am back to the drawing board. So, if McCain gets my vote it will be over issue of life. If he messes that up, then I am still undecided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx5 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am not thrilled with McCain, but my political ideology more closely aligns with Republicans than Democrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll vote for neither. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Obama. I have a hard time answering this question in the same way I have a hard time answering the "why do you homeschool?" question. I really have too many reasons to list without taking most of the day. Suffice to say it was not a difficult decision for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Who said I was voting for either one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm with Elaine. I'll hold my nose, but probably vote for McCain. If not, I may write in Dy of Classic Adventures or perhaps Elaine - Elaine what's your last name? :tongue_smilie: Or perhaps Peek a Boo! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I don't want to vote for either but I'm going to admit something... I don't like McCain at all. He may still get my vote because I can't say I disagree with him on *everything*. In the end, the main reason he could get my vote... He's not Obama. Yes, I may just cave in on that one despite my earlier declaration to never color a little circle by McCain's name. But I'm still looking at Barr and who else may be out there. So, in that sense I'm still undecided. Or perhaps I'll write in my daughters' guinea pigs for president/vice president. They're harmless and don't do anything. That's what we all need. Wasn't there a cat we were all going to vote for around here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm with Elaine. I'll hold my nose, but probably vote for McCain. If not, I may write in Dy of Classic Adventures or perhaps Elaine - Elaine what's your last name? :tongue_smilie: Or perhaps Peek a Boo! :D Nah, we need Peek at the State Dept. She can be a special forces commando diplomat sent in for the tough guys like Putin. She can argue them under the table and have them cowering in no time. Then she can call the President and say, "No problem, sir. Here - Putin gave me the keys to his Nuke launcher thingamajiggy." :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wasn't there a cat we were all going to vote for around here? that would be baby leo kitty. rebeccas cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 It's been reported that military troops have donated more money to Obama than to McCain--troops serving abroad have donated almost six times as much to Obama. ...as to why a) "The Military" is referred to as a single group in polls like this, lol, and b)...how the amount of money given correlates to voting results. I might be dense, but...doesn't that just point to evidence that folks who have more money to give are giving to a certain candidate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ROFLOL! Thanks for the laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My net worth will go down significantly if Obama wins :( higher taxes on "rich" increase in capital gains tax red tape/ higher taxes for small business owners McCain is pro small business, pro-life, increased natl security, strong military. We don't agree completely on the global warming issue or immigration, but I can live w/ the differences. Obama's socialistic leanings (wealth distribution, taxes on rich) give me cause for grave concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McCain...dunno, just don't like too much. Obama...he's got the charisma...like that he was a TCK. Concerned that he wants global government and to take away the rights of parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnian Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 For me, it comes down to choosing the lesser of two evils. McCain is (GAG... ahem) less than ideal, but he is pro-life and I believe he will do a better job of maintaining national security, so he'll get my vote. I won't be doing a jig after leaving the polls, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm writing someone else in...that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll be voting against Obama, more than voting for McCain. While Barack Obama is undoubtedly an inspiring speaker and John McCain's speeches could put an entire audience to sleep, Obama's words are empty - imo. I disagree with almost every policy stance of Obama's, and I find his rhetoric stirring yet idealistic and unrealistic. Above all else, I cannot in any way whatsoever vote for Obama because of his stand on abortion, his lack of direct answers to certain questions, his lack of judgment in certain situations, and his potential choice of Supreme Court Justices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll be voting against Obama, more than voting for McCain. While Barack Obama is undoubtedly an inspiring speaker and John McCain's speeches could put an entire audience to sleep, Obama's words are empty - imo. I disagree with almost every policy stance of Obama's, and I find his rhetoric stirring yet idealistic and unrealistic. Above all else, I cannot in any way whatsoever vote for Obama because of his stand on abortion, his lack of direct answers to certain questions, his lack of judgment in certain situations, and his potential choice of Supreme Court Justices. :iagree: Yep, that about sums up my position as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I want to mix the two together and come up with a new candidate. What I don't like in McCain, I like in Obama and vice versa. In the end, I'll probably vote for McCain while holding my nose, too. If I do, it will probably be solely due to the pro-life issue, and I'm not a single issue voter. But Obama is just too pro-choice. Or maybe I'll go with my first plan and get deathly ill election day so I can't go to the polls, and then I won't have to feel guilty. Maybe? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Would that be McBama or O'Cain? ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'll be voting against Obama, more than voting for McCain. While Barack Obama is undoubtedly an inspiring speaker and John McCain's speeches could put an entire audience to sleep, Obama's words are empty - imo. I disagree with almost every policy stance of Obama's, and I find his rhetoric stirring yet idealistic and unrealistic. Above all else, I cannot in any way whatsoever vote for Obama because of his stand on abortion, his lack of direct answers to certain questions, his lack of judgment in certain situations, and his potential choice of Supreme Court Justices. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Would that be McBama or O'Cain? ;0) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Would that be McBama or O'Cain? ;0) McBama reminds me too much of McDonald's which reminds me of a Big Mac: too much fat and calories and no nutrition. So I guess it'll be O'Cain. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I can not back a two-party ticket when I only know half the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'm voting for McCain, I want smaller government, protection of civil liberties, to maintain the choice to choose what is best for my family (education, medical, etc.) and a strong leader who can lead the military with experience. I always look for a presidential candidate that will uphold the Constitution as the founding fathers intended it, one that will seek the best path for our country no matter if it makes the actual President look bad. If another candidate is elected, I won't like it but I will support that person as our President. I think the endless throwing of tomatoes at our elected officials is hurting our country in major ways and preventing any progressive movement forward b/c people are too busy ducking and spinning the truth to make themselves look good. I will continue to make my voice heard on the local and state political scene to protest bills as I see fit. I would vote for the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party but some of their views are too 'out there' for me and I want my vote to work towards actually putting someone in office. I don't wish to argue about this at all and I'm avoiding all political threads that get heated b/c in the end, I'll be the only one standing in the voting booth making my selection. :iagree: What Jessica said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McBama reminds me too much of McDonald's which reminds me of a Big Mac: too much fat and calories and no nutrition. So I guess it'll be O'Cain. Janet ...sounds more like a beer, I think. (I think I'm reminded of O'Doul's...the nonalcoholic beer.) Does that make it more palatable? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 ...sounds more like a beer, I think. (I think I'm reminded of O'Doul's...the nonalcoholic beer.) Does that make it more palatable? :D Not really, cause with either one of them I think I'm going to need some alcohol in my beer. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 And I haven't decided which one yet. I'm against Obama because I see a lot of intelligence and style but not a whole lot of substance. I'm not sure what he stands for, and I'm not at all sure that he can do the job. I like him personally, though. I'm against McCain; although I have respected him up until this year for being his own man even when I disagreed with him, I see him bending to political realities this year in a way that has lost some of my respect. I think he is more likely to get us out of the war in the Middle East, but paradoxically this is because I think he is just crazy enough to attack two more countries or something, so I think that other countries will tiptoe around him more than anyone else on the political scene today. I don't like most of his stances on women's issues, and I think that he will set us back environmentally and with energy policy. OTOH, at least I know where he more or less stands on those things, which is far more clear than with his opponent. And I actually do think that he is too old to start the job now, sad but true. I continue to be aghast that these are our choices. I think that the real power grab is elsewhere entirely, or we would have better candidates. And on that speculative but hopefully not inflammatory note, I will close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahwahnee Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 The US Congress is likely to be highly weighted to the Democratic Party. I'll be voting for McCain to keep this in check, and to help keep more judges that do not legislate from the bench. Obama could have introduced most of his Change as a US Senator. Why make him President? He could have built consensus in his current position and didn't. I don't like some of McCain's positions, but he seems to be an honorable man. He has tried build consensus, and is not another President Bush. I have watched McCain in previous presidential elections, the spin doctors are just trying to fog the issues. Obama seems to be a typical lawyer, college professor, and politician not professions I see a lot of honor and trust. The United States is the greatest country in the world! The checks and balances of the Constitution will stop either candidate from ruining this country. You can see this by the SCOTUS limiting President Bush's powers at GTMO. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'd say McCain except he is so old... I probably won't make up my mind until the last minute!!!! In this case I'd say age is an asset.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbyl Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 My heart is with the progressives who fought for women's right to vote and own property, workers' collective bargaining rights, child labor laws, safe working conditions, reform of mental institutions, basic stipend for elderly and orphaned, abolition movement, equal rights for minorities. And the progressives are leading the long tiring fight for fair treatment for nonheterosexual peoples and for universal access to healthcare. In short, the progressives historically have sought to reduce human suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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