you know, for completeness sake
why McCain? other than the fact that he's not a Democrat, and not Obama
you know, for completeness sake
why McCain? other than the fact that he's not a Democrat, and not Obama
Because Bush can't run again.
Real Name: Mark
He's the "not Obama" candidate. He's not a complete leftist.
Put a lid on it! Kiss it goodbye. We gave it away, and apparently thought it made sense to do so.
Because I believe what he says when he says something.
Because he is a veteran.
Because I agree with what he says most of the time.
Because there will never be a dull press conference or presidential address during his entire term and his teleprompter will never be necessary
Because I don't feel like I know enough about Obama's values to vote for him.
Because after W, I feel like experience is very important to run for president.
Because I don't agree with Obama's ideas of universal healthcare and liberal voting record during a brief time in the Senate.
Because even though I wouldn't vote for Bush again if I could, I don't think McCain is Bush.
Because I resent how Democrats are portraying McCain as a sequel to Bush, when they tried their best to avoid the same tag on Gore compared to Clinton.
Because deep down, I wish that we had different nominees to choose from, but will choose the candidate I disagree with less and the one I am more familiar with.
Because an inexperienced commie should be a back-up goalie.
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....and now please direct your attention to the field and J. Clayton Feaver will lead us in a moment of prayer...
"......please protect these young men from injury and for one and all to exhibit good sportsmanship.....IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY AMEN
-J Clayton Feaver
Enjoy
For me, there is no "other than the fact". That's my reason. I've voted Libertarian in the last two elections and I believe this will be my first vote on the Republican ticket.
I'm no McCain fan, but I'll vote for him over Obama for one reason, and one reason only--the war on radical Islamofascism. McCain will continue to prosecute it, and I don't trust Obama to do it.
Who was it that said "I'de rather have a third-rate fireman than a first-rate arsonist"? Tough to argue with that, Sic-Em!
Put a lid on it! Kiss it goodbye. We gave it away, and apparently thought it made sense to do so.
Honestly,
1) Because he is a moderate who tips right. Like me, and most of the people I know and care about. I don't like extremists either L or R.
2) He has extensive military experience in which he had considerable responsiblilty. Command of a carrier air wing is a very big deal.
3) He kept faith with his comrades and this country under unspeakably horrible conditions in Hanoi.
"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever they can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser; in fees, expenses and waste of time." -- Abraham Lincoln, (1809-1865) Lawyer and President who saved the United States.
"Without opportunities on the part of the poor to obtain expert legal advice, it is idle to talk of equality before the law"-- Justice Chas. Evans Hughes
He's a pimp.
Obviously because Rambo's not running.
For the record, I can still change my vote, but if the election were today, that's how I would vote and why I would vote that way.
People's minds can change in eight years. In 2000, I was mostly a Badger fan, but today, I am mostly a Sooner fan... but pray everyday that the two teams never meet up.
I would attribute changing the message to changing opinions. I know it is a thin line, like the difference between "lying" and "not telling the truth," but there is still a difference.
I guess it's just a coincidence that all of McCain's new positions happen to align with the Republican base. I would have voted for McCain 2000 (minus the rageaholic factor), but not McCain 2008. It's possible that McCain 2008 is an election ploy and McCain 2000 is still the real McCain, but that's just another reason to not vote for him.
I'm not happy until you're not happy.
If you don't like McCain's position on the issues, just wait a while and he'll flip flop for you.