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Originally Posted by fnaqzna
In 2000 and 2004 I voted against George Bush.
This year, I'm voting for Obama.
It's a nice change.
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In 2000 and 2004 I voted against Gore and Kerry.
I will absolutely vote against Obama.
I see two pandering politicians. However, McCain is a moderate conservative, resolute and experienced in international affairs, a record of significant political achievement and across-party cooperation, strong on national defense and economics (not to forget his service and POW status in Vietnam). Obama was a political organizer with Marxists roots, an ultra-liberal undistinguished state senator, and an ultra-liberal junior U.S. Senator with an unremarkable tenure... but he is "dreamy".
Obama may be ready in 4 to 8 years, but his candidacy is built largely on a cult of personality rather than experience and substance. Yes, McCain has his flaws too... and I'm amazed that either of these guys got their party nominations, but we're stuck with them. Voting for the "other candidates" is essentially a throw-away.
So if I have to choose between McCain or Jimmy Carter's second term, I choose not to vote for Obama.