First, I’m going to quote 3 sources who are ideologically opposed to Obama - Including Fox News. Then I’m going to outline what’s wrong with Obama. Finally, I’ll give you solid reasons why you should vote the way I’m going to vote.
Sound Boring? It’s not. Read on . . .
First we have The Economist. A publication that is certainly right leaning on economic policies:
on the great issue of the campaign, the financial crisis, [McCain] has seemed all at sea, emitting panic and indecision. Mr McCain has never been particularly interested in economics, but, unlike Mr Obama, he has made little effort to catch up or to bring in good advisers (Doug Holtz-Eakin being the impressive exception).
The choice of Sarah Palin epitomised the sloppiness. It is not just that she is an unconvincing stand-in, nor even that she seems to have been chosen partly for her views on divisive social issues, notably abortion. Mr McCain made his most important appointment having met her just twice.
Next we have Fox New’s Neil Cavuto. I’ve liked him back from the days he was on CNBC and I was a stock broker (which was like 13 years ago!) - He’s a sharp guy who does solid interviews and analysis; Including this:
Then we have Reason Magazine, a Libertarian publication:
The truth is, unless you vote for a third-party candidate (which really isn’t a bad idea), you don’t have much of a choice this November. You can either endorse the idea of a massive, invasive, ever-encroaching federal government that’s used to promote center-left ideology, or you can endorse the idea of a massive, invasive, ever-encroaching federal government that’s used to promote center-right ideology.
Which brings me back to why the Republicans need to get throttled: A humiliated, decimated GOP that rejuvenates and rebuilds around the principles of limited government, free markets, and rugged individualism is really the only chance for voters to possibly get a real choice in federal elections down the road.
Now I agree whole heartedly with all of the above. McCain needs to lose. But the truth is, he’s going to lose anyway. In fact, he’s going to get throttled like he deserves. It’s gonna be a landslide.
The Obama presidency will help dispel the Myth that America is still a racist, intolerant society. I’ve been to 34 countries now, and with the exception of possibly Brazil, the US is on the whole the least racist of any of them; this election will help prove that to ourselves and the world. Obama’s charismatic, will help our image with the world, and he’s consistent.
The problem, of course, is that he’s consistently wrong:
He voted for expanding the Patriot Act / FISA.
He voted for the $700 Billion Bank Bailout.
He will expand the size and scope of government.
He supports the War on Drugs.
He supports the “War on Terror”.
He supports the status quo on the Federal Reserve.
He wants to use government to redistribute wealth away from the most productive people in our society (here comes a 60%+ top marginal tax rate!).
On almost every issue, if there’s a government “solution” (and I use that term lightly) Obama is in favor of it.
Still. McCain needs to lose. If it were close at all, I would favor voting for Obama if you lived in FL, OH, PA, CO, NH, or IN. There used to be a case for voting for Obama if you lived in one of the “Swing States”. But he’s already going to win a majority (if not all) of them anyway.
Now I say, no matter what state you live in, you should vote for a 3rd party candidate. It’s the first and only step down the long road of hopefully one day breaking the 2 party, no choice, stranglehold on American Politics. My choice would be the Libertarian candidate, Bob Barr, or writing in Ron Paul where possible. But I’d rather see a vote for any 3rd party candidate than for either of the two Major Party Candidates.
McCain’s gonna lose anyway. Vote the only way you can to make a difference this election. Vote for a 3rd party Candidate.
