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DC, thanks for the discussion. I think it's going to be an interesting election and that it is definitely not too early to start discussing the candidates and the issues. I think people like Ron Paul add some spice and color to the mix. I wonder if Nader will make an appearance too.
I live in Southern California where alot of people have been talking about Ron Paul lately (actually since the last debate, where I think he got alot of attention), and at least feel that Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air.
I guess we will just have to wait and see what the year bears out. In the meantime, there are a bunch of other candidates to discuss too. I've been waiting for Elphaba to start a McCain thread. I would love to hear your and others take on Obama. I think he is a very interesting candidate with a lot of potential. The "uniter" thing is a delicate balance though. It could easily go the other way. I know alot of African American's are wary of him and are taking a wait and see approach. They just don't trust him yet nor see him as "one of us". Yet. We will see.
Powerclown, I disagree with you about libertarian ideology not caring about "the weaker members of society". At least maybe you and I have different interpretations on it perhaps. I interpret it to be a matter of choice. I don't think libertarians are against helping others, but rather it's more about the choice of choosing to help others, to be free from coercion or being compelled to do things they don't want to.
I am very generous and charitable, but I do not want someone else dictating to me who I can help.
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