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Old 10-26-2008, 12:35 PM   #42 (permalink)
aceventura3
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Originally Posted by intecel View Post
All I hear is that I should vote for McCain because Obama is Muslim, because Obama is tied to terrorist groups, because Obama will tax the rich more.

I have seen Obama's plan. It seems like there is more help in his plan that what i have (not) heard from McCain's plan.

So, what will McCain do for me? I haven't heard a single thing.

I am a 28 year old male, make $60k a year, homeowner.

Any thoughts?
The differences between Republicans and Democrats has been getting smaller over the years. I am 48. I was raised in a Democratic party (my dad was a Union man) household and primarily believed that the Democratic Party was the party that cared about the "little guy". I generally voted Democratic through my 20's. In my 30's has I started saving, investing, raising a family, planning for my future - I became Republican, primarily because I believed Republicans would do things to allow me to succeed on my own merits. When I started my own business I went to the Libetarian Party, I concluded Republicans supported big business or corporate welfare and Democrats supported welfare for everyone else - all to be paid for by small/medium size business. I also became disappointed with the political games being played in Washington. After spending time with Libertarians, I realized it was a waste of time and I did not support their view of the Iraq war - I am now a Republican, primarily for national defense and my desire to have our tax code changed (I think the best way to get it done is with Republicans). I think many of the Democratic Party platform issues intended to help people actually hurt them. I support McCain.

I think your choice will depend on where you want to go in life. If you are satisfied with an average job, average salary, live in an average home, drive average cars (no horse power to meet EPA standards, and gov. help to keep GM alive and producing average cars), etc, then you will be very comfortable being a Democrat and voting for Obama. I am not passing judgment on that being better or worse. I know exceptionally good people across the spectrum.

Bottom line: If you desire to be above average, Obama will make it more difficult, McCain will make it easier.
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