Like many of the Nation's "younger" voters, I find Obama's views on the economy and foreign policy quite appealing... if he weren't pro-abortion, I'd vote for him without hesitation. This presidential election has the potential to build a dynasty out of whoever is elected -- this president will probably get to appoint a chief justice, and will get to appoint new Federal Reserve officers... these are not trivial events. Moreover, we are at a dangerous time in our nation's history: the dollar is declining, oil is skyrocketing, we've done nothing about our dependence on foreign oil, China and India are rising in the East, Europe's influence on the world is ebbing severely (because they have not sufficiently reproduced) and the problems facing the world-over are broader than ever before. How our next president handles this tumultuous politiscape is going to shape -- good or bad -- our future for generations to come.
That said, could I vote for Obama? I don't know. Could I vote for McCain? I don't know. I think a lot of my decisions depend on who either of them select as a running mate. The next couple of weeks will be interesting, because I expect to see both candidates announce their running mate and that will solidify who I'll vote for, regardless of what else transpires on the campaign trail.
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Obama hasn't shown me one good reason to vote for him. The record of his verbal gaffes (aka "Bushisms" that SNL loved to use) is deflating to his image as a master orator. Further, his claim as a uniter or a centrist is complete bologna! His voting record shows nothing but party votes with a Congress that is just as ineffective as Bush.
Economically, Senator Obama is off the mark in several categories. Increased government oversight and bureaucracy is not the solution to an economic slowdown. Neither is the washing away of all consequences for unhealthy behavior. Democrat policies seem like an ineffective parent: telling their children to do one thing and then bailing them out when they fail.
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Check out some bored Poli Sci profs from NSU... just ignore the vampire posts during the summer months...tenure must be pretty neat.
Yeah, what you said.
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