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An open question to McCain supporters....
Which of his policies do you find most compelling? What was the deciding factor (positive about McCain, not looking for negative about Obama) that resulted in him gaining your vote? What issue is a dealbreaker for you and could have switched your vote to Obama had McCain felt differently?
Just curious. I'm tired of all of the negative attacks and I'd like to hear what you see to be the positive things about your candidate that earned him your vote.
Update: People seemed to skip over this when i posted it below, so here it is again:
i wasnt going to come back to this thread but after bazillion FMs from both sides i feel like i had to.
to clarify:
1. yes, i am an obama supporter
2. yes, i wanted to actually hear positive things from mccain supporters rather than just attacks on obama bc i enjoy discussing politics and was interested to hear the other side
3. no, i didnt mean that only mccain supporters should post here and obama supporters cannot
4. yes, i wanted the convo to focus on mccain and not obama
Message edited 10/20/2008 11:21:17 AM.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
 very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
ditto my friend!
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snowflake08
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
There was NEVER a thought in my mind about switching as I've said numerous times. I was never undecided -so there was no deciding factor. I was not going to vote at all in this election because i didnt like either candidate. However, I have grown to be opposed to everything that Obama stands for.
1. If we have to live on a budget - so should the gov't (his words)
2. His military experience and loyalty to his country and having been a POW
3. His support of Israel which is important to me.
4. The fact that he has fought Bush and congress on many issues and is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in; even if it goes against the majority.
5. I DO NOT like his health care plan, but not really sure if would have an effect on me anyway and i AM Pro-Choice, though I am NOT pro abortion.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by JRD2008
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
thank you so much for this... it is SO REFRESHING to FINALLY see someone speak about the issues that are important to them as to why they are voting and not 'because they hate the other person...'
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by Deedlebug126
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
right on right on!!
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by JRD2008
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
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snowflake08
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by JRD2008
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
YES!! The other night somoene actually said that the US was founded on socialism!?!?!
Apparently never having read anything by Abe Lincoln or Thomas Jefferson
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Deedlebugs
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by KeithHernandez
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by JRD2008
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
6. Yes I am pro choice, however, I cannot be held hostage by a candidate on one social issue.
very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
but why would I want to elect someone who wouldnt have a problem with socialism? I will not vote for a man with the hopes that Congress or the Senate will protect us and stop him from making bad choices
Message edited 10/19/2008 9:48:00 PM.
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christys0925
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by snowflake08
There was NEVER a thought in my mind about switching as I've said numerous times. I was never undecided -so there was no deciding factor. I was not going to vote at all in this election because i didnt like either candidate. However, I have grown to be opposed to everything that Obama stands for.
1. If we have to live on a budget - so should the gov't (his words)
2. His military experience and loyalty to his country and having been a POW
3. His support of Israel which is important to me.
4. The fact that he has fought Bush and congress on many issues and is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in; even if it goes against the majority.
5. I DO NOT like his health care plan, but not really sure if would have an effect on me anyway and i AM Pro-Choice, though I am NOT pro abortion.
I agree with this except the abortion. I am pro-life 100%
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ChilisWife
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by KeithHernandez
Posted by Deedlebug126
Posted by JRD2008
Posted by ChilisWife
very well said...I agree with this word for word. Except...I am pro life.
Same here, plus IM petrified to see what will happen to this great Nation once it is destroyed by Socialism
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
I am no longer so sure that I can trust Congress with ANYTHING as they have proven themselves (both parties) to be quite incompetent and corrupt.
Plus, even one little creep into socialism starts the domino effect. Socialism leads to communism. I want my kids and grandkids to know why this country is (was) so great.
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snowflake08
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by christys0925
Posted by snowflake08
There was NEVER a thought in my mind about switching as I've said numerous times. I was never undecided -so there was no deciding factor. I was not going to vote at all in this election because i didnt like either candidate. However, I have grown to be opposed to everything that Obama stands for.
1. If we have to live on a budget - so should the gov't (his words)
2. His military experience and loyalty to his country and having been a POW
3. His support of Israel which is important to me.
4. The fact that he has fought Bush and congress on many issues and is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in; even if it goes against the majority.
5. I DO NOT like his health care plan, but not really sure if would have an effect on me anyway and i AM Pro-Choice, though I am NOT pro abortion.
I agree with this except the abortion. I am pro-life 100%
I am not pro-life in cases of rape or incest; but I do believe 100% that life begins at conception
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by Deedlebug126
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
but why would I want to elect someone who wouldnt have a problem with socialism? I will not vote for a man with the hopes that Congress or the Senate will protect us and stop him from making bad choices
I'm interested as to WHY you feel Obama is a socialist... aside from perhaps hearing it as a sound bite on some radio or tv program...
enlighten me.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by KeithHernandez
Posted by Deedlebug126
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
but why would I want to elect someone who wouldnt have a problem with socialism? I will not vote for a man with the hopes that Congress or the Senate will protect us and stop him from making bad choices
I'm interested as to WHY you feel Obama is a socialist... aside from perhaps hearing it as a sound bite on some radio or tv program...
enlighten me.
how many times do you have to hear him say spread the wealth before it sinks in?
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Socialism leads to communism.
And a republic (which we really are) leads to tyranny. Any political environment that evolves towards the extreme is dangerous.
This is a great post and so far it's been helpful to me to hear the reasons why people are voting for him. I think he's a nice person, even though he's been a bit antagonistic in his campaign. But, besides his $5,000 tax credit for health care, his spending freeze expect for military and his plan to allow soldiers to avoid taking the teacher certification exams and get the job, I wasn't really sure what else he was proposing.
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by bluegreen08
Which of his policies do you find most compelling? What was the deciding factor (positive about McCain, not looking for negative about Obama) that resulted in him gaining your vote? What issue is a dealbreaker for you and could have switched your vote to Obama had McCain felt differently?
Just curious. I'm tired of all of the negative attacks and I'd like to hear what you see to be the positive things about your candidate that earned him your vote.
This is going to be long, but you asked  I know you are not looking for the negative about obama, but you are going to hear all the reasons why I, a registered Democrat, am not voting for Obama.
Economic policies - I am not for big government. McCain is anti-ear mark and the only senator not to take pork barrel earmark for any project in his state. He will curb government spending. Obama's tax policy is atrocious. i know last time i discussed this on lifamilies, I almost got my head bit off, but here I go...My DH and I make over 250K. My DH likes to call his story "The TAle of 2 brothers' - he grew up in a single parent home and they had NO money. He worked during high school to help out withe bills and stayed in school while his friends and brother pretty much did nothing. he said it would have been so much easier to be like them and do nothing instead of working 2 jobs in high school and studying. After high school he worked for about 4 years, still helping pay the bills. he decided that he wanted to go to college b/c he wanted to make more money and build more of a career rather than a job. He paid for college, still helped his mom with expenses, and graduated with a 4.0 average. He got a job in finance and 2 years ago decided to get his MBA, which he did while still working. My DH works long hours, many weekdays he doesn't get to see DS awake. His brother, on the other hand, managed to get arrested a bunch of times, can't seem to hold down a job, got involved in drugs and had 3 children that he can't provide for. We help contribute financially for his 3 children and still help his mother when she needs it. DH wants to scream and punch his fist through the tv when he hears Obama talk about "spreading the wealth". My DH worked his azz off to get where he is and still does work his azz off. Why does he have to share his "wealth" with someone like his brother. They both made choices and my DH said why does his brother get to benefit from his choice. His mother found out my DH got a raise, so she asked if he could give her another $100 in addition to what he gave her last month (DH has major issues with his mother ) - DH asked why she needed more and she said why are you being so selfish? You got a raise, what is another $100? - my DH equated her to the American public - she didn't care how hard he worked to get that raise, she felt she was entitled b/c he had more money. I thought this was an interesting article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122385651698727257.html
Also, as I stated in a previous post, I think Obama's economic policy will hurt many small business owners, but more importantly, their employees. As I stated in that previous post, my cousin owns a small business and is part of an organization for small businesses. He had a meeting the other night and said that everyone was talking about politics. Many of the small business owners said that if Obama was elected they would just make other adjustments and it would hurt their employees - no bonuses, no raises, less vacation, hire cheaper labor (illegal immigrants). People need to think about this b/c I am sure these business owners are not the only ones in america thinking this way.
McCain has so much more experience - Obama has been a senator for 1 term and most of that term he has been campaigning. he is a great speaker, but so is my sister, but I wouldn't want her to be president.
Also, if Obama is elected, there will be a Democratic president (who was rated the most left senator in america), democratic house and deomcratic senate - it will be a complete mess. Look at this article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122420205889842989.html?mod=rss_opinion_main
I like a system of checks and balances. If there is a republican president, I like a democratic senate and vice versa.
I support McCain's idea of developing nuclear power. I disagree with his view on abortion, but I can care so little about this issue, it isn't even a considering factor.
I can go on, but I feel like I spent too much time on this already.
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bluegreen08
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
i'd rather keep this about McCain, and not about Obama....
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HeathKernandez
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by evnme
Posted by KeithHernandez
Posted by Deedlebug126
that would never happen... we have a congress and a Senate you know...
but why would I want to elect someone who wouldnt have a problem with socialism? I will not vote for a man with the hopes that Congress or the Senate will protect us and stop him from making bad choices
I'm interested as to WHY you feel Obama is a socialist... aside from perhaps hearing it as a sound bite on some radio or tv program...
enlighten me.
how many times do you have to hear him say spread the wealth before it sinks in?
I was asking deedlebug...
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bluegreen08
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by mrsej
Posted by bluegreen08
Which of his policies do you find most compelling? What was the deciding factor (positive about McCain, not looking for negative about Obama) that resulted in him gaining your vote? What issue is a dealbreaker for you and could have switched your vote to Obama had McCain felt differently?
Just curious. I'm tired of all of the negative attacks and I'd like to hear what you see to be the positive things about your candidate that earned him your vote.
This is going to be long, but you asked I know you are not looking for the negative about obama, but you are going to hear all the reasons why I, a registered Democrat, am not voting for Obama.
Economic policies - I am not for big government. McCain is anti-ear mark and the only senator not to take pork barrel earmark for any project in his state. He will curb government spending. Obama's tax policy is atrocious. i know last time i discussed this on lifamilies, I almost got my head bit off, but here I go...My DH and I make over 250K. My DH likes to call his story "The TAle of 2 brothers' - he grew up in a single parent home and they had NO money. He worked during high school to help out withe bills and stayed in school while his friends and brother pretty much did nothing. he said it would have been so much easier to be like them and do nothing instead of working 2 jobs in high school and studying. After high school he worked for about 4 years, still helping pay the bills. he decided that he wanted to go to college b/c he wanted to make more money and build more of a career rather than a job. He paid for college, still helped his mom with expenses, and graduated with a 4.0 average. He got a job in finance and 2 years ago decided to get his MBA, which he did while still working. My DH works long hours, many weekdays he doesn't get to see DS awake. His brother, on the other hand, managed to get arrested a bunch of times, can't seem to hold down a job, got involved in drugs and had 3 children that he can't provide for. We help contribute financially for his 3 children and still help his mother when she needs it. DH wants to scream and punch his fist through the tv when he hears Obama talk about "spreading the wealth". My DH worked his azz off to get where he is and still does work his azz off. Why does he have to share his "wealth" with someone like his brother. They both made choices and my DH said why does his brother get to benefit from his choice. His mother found out my DH got a raise, so she asked if he could give her another $100 in addition to what he gave her last month (DH has major issues with his mother ) - DH asked why she needed more and she said why are you being so selfish? You got a raise, what is another $100? - my DH equated her to the American public - she didn't care how hard he worked to get that raise, she felt she was entitled b/c he had more money. I thought this was an interesting article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122385651698727257.html
Also, as I stated in a previous post, I think Obama's economic policy will hurt many small business owners, but more importantly, their employees. As I stated in that previous post, my cousin owns a small business and is part of an organization for small businesses. He had a meeting the other night and said that everyone was talking about politics. Many of the small business owners said that if Obama was elected they would just make other adjustments and it would hurt their employees - no bonuses, no raises, less vacation, hire cheaper labor (illegal immigrants). People need to think about this b/c I am sure these business owners are not the only ones in america thinking this way.
McCain has so much more experience - Obama has been a senator for 1 term and most of that term he has been campaigning. he is a great speaker, but so is my sister, but I wouldn't want her to be president.
Also, if Obama is elected, there will be a Democratic president (who was rated the most left senator in america), democratic house and deomcratic senate - it will be a complete mess. Look at this article.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122420205889842989.html?mod=rss_opinion_main
I like a system of checks and balances. If there is a republican president, I like a democratic senate and vice versa.
I support McCain's idea of developing nuclear power. I disagree with his view on abortion, but I can care so little about this issue, it isn't even a considering factor.
I can go on, but I feel like I spent too much time on this already.
I enjoyed your post and agree with a lot of what you said.
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donegal419
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by ChilisWife
Several things making me lean towards McCain. Some of them are:
1. His unquestionable and complete loyalty and service to his country - both while in the military and Vietnam, and his many years as senator.
2. His understanding of the need for small businesses to be allowed to be profitable and to remain in the US and the fact that he does not believe that "tax the rich" is the answer to every problem.
3. His repeated emphasis on the need to cut frivolous spending.
4. His understanding that although the war in Iraq is unpopular and everyone wants the troops to come home, to simply "pull out" without planning would be detrimental to the security of the US.
5. I feel confidence in his leadership and experience. I think the "real" McCain is the person he was in past years and that he has not accurately portrayed his "true" views on issues during this campaign. Unfortunately for some reason he feels he has to pander to his constituents.
ITA with points 1-5.
I am also supporting McCain because of the life issues. I am staunchly pro-life and although I doubt Roe v. Wade will ever be overturned, I believe that McCain and Palin will not loosen it further. I hope that the Republican party will also work towards other life issues such as also eliminating capital punishment and this war in Iraq.
Another key reason I am voting for McCain is that he will put up more conservative judges that will INTERPRET the Constitution and not ones that will do "what they feel is fair." (to quote Obama.)
I also feel that our government is getting TOO big and I feel that I am starting to see that the more you involve the government, the more they screw it up, so the McCain ideas of smaller government is appealing to me.
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snowflake08
Love my boys!!!
Member since 8/07 5148 total posts
Name:
Laura
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
he has also been linked to the democratic socialists of america
his whole ideology of wealth, welfare, healthcare, etc all have socialist undertones
and as I have said before, I have voted in every election since I turned 18 and voted on my 18th bday
I will be 35 the day before election day and this will be the first time that I, as a registered Democrat, will be voting for a Republican.
Message edited 10/19/2008 10:06:24 PM.
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| Posted 10/19/08 10:04 PM |
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JRD2008
CT. here we come!!
Member since 5/08 2944 total posts
Name:
Kathleen
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Ok, that article linked above made me  !
What do you think the odds are that DH will agree to raise our children in Canada? 
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| Posted 10/19/08 10:07 PM |
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HeathKernandez
Our Ron is an awesome Ron
Member since 4/07 9091 total posts
Name:
baby fish mouth
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Re: An open question to McCain supporters....
Posted by snowflake08
he has also been linked to the democratic socialists of america
his whole ideology of wealth, welfare, healthcare, etc all have socialist undertones
Socialist UNDERtones...
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