MR

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:58 pm**

This is very important serious stuff for me!

This is my very first time to vote for U.S. President! And I'm really excited about it! ... but I have yet to make up my mind.

Through this poll, I just would like to have a feel of what MR guys and gals think...at least those that would care to share me their personal thoughts. :wink:

Please vote, and kindly give reason for your choice---in 100 words or less, if possible. :wink:

Any non-racial, non-hateful, non-stupid idea/information is most welcome!

I realize that some people may think that my one vote will not make any difference....but who knows? This thread may also help other new voters, independents, and/or those who could not simply make up their minds!

Note: Please feel free to use PM if you are not comfortable sharing your thoughts on this thread. If you decide not to participate....that's OK, too. Your decision is respected! :wink:

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:00 pm**

Why don't you just research the candidates and form your own opinions instead of letting others decide for you?

Any argument you get ITT is going to be really biased. Maybe most people here lean a certain way, then you won't get a real picture of the situation at all. Better start out voting by doing it right, or don't vote at all.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:03 pm**

I've maintained that I would not vote for either major party candidate. I still may not although I'm considering holding my nose and voting for McCain but only because I'd much rather have him nominating Supreme Court justices rather than Obama.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:04 pm**

If you have to ask us, you better wait for next election. I don't think you're quite up to speed yet on your new right.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:07 pm**

Sarah wrote:Why don't you just research the candidates and form your own opinions instead of letting others decide for you?

Any argument you get ITT is going to be really biased. Maybe most people here lean a certain way, then you won't get a real picture of the situation at all. Better start out voting by doing it right, or don't vote at all.

Good point, Sarah...but I believe there's nothing wrong with wanting to have a feel of what my MR family thinks! ---at least those members who are willing to share, as I pointed out. :wink:

You can consider this part of my "research"... But your response is highly appreciated.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:09 pm**

Gunbot wrote:If you have to ask us, you better wait for next election. I don't think you're quite up to speed yet on your new right.

I agree with GB!

Carry on! :wink:

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:12 pm**

You said “I” in your thread title and “you” on your poll heading. I haven't touched my Guinness yet and I'm already confused about what you're asking.
The way it works is you make a choice by yourself, then we'll either compliment you or throw you to the wolves, depending upon our own political leanings.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:12 pm**

Why are you shouting/yelling at us?
Please, use the caps wisely.

later~

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:16 pm**

Arkansas wrote:Why are you shouting/yelling at us?
Please, use the caps wisely.

later~

Well-taken. Not shouting...just emphasizing, instead of bolding...

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:16 pm**

Arkansas wrote:Why are you shouting/yelling at us?
Please, use the caps wisely.

later~

Beat me to it.
Edcha, please cap carefully. We can read you fine without them.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:23 pm**

I became a conservative Republican at a young age when I learned about the importance of limited government and low taxes. Although John McCain may not be a perfect conservative, he is the clear winner over Barack Obama, who plans to further expand the Government's power by increasing its size and scope and put our economy further in jeopardy by raising taxes.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:26 pm**

conversationpc wrote:I've maintained that I would not vote for either major party candidate. I still may not although I'm considering holding my nose and voting for McCain but only because I'd much rather have him nominating Supreme Court justices rather than Obama.

Thanks!

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:28 pm**

weatherman90 wrote:I became a conservative Republican at a young age when I learned about the importance of limited government and low taxes. Although John McCain may not be a perfect conservative, he is the clear winner over Barack Obama, who plans to further expand the Government's power by increasing its size and scope and put our economy further in jeopardy by raising taxes.

Shocking that you "became" one at such a young age.

Clinton REDUCED the size of the Federal Government by 30%. Bush has increased it by 40% over the 1992 level (30% if you exclude non-homeland security and 9/11).

Middle income families have NEVER been in this terrible a state financially - due ENTIRELY to Bush's fiscal "policy" which has made the richest 10% that much richer and ruined everyone else.

Go ahead and vote for more of the same.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:31 pm**

Gunbot wrote:
Arkansas wrote:Why are you shouting/yelling at us?
Please, use the caps wisely.

later~

Beat me to it.
Edcha, please cap carefully. We can read you fine without them.

Well-taken, G-bot! ... "newbie's mistake."

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:33 pm**

7 Wishes wrote:
weatherman90 wrote:I became a conservative Republican at a young age when I learned about the importance of limited government and low taxes. Although John McCain may not be a perfect conservative, he is the clear winner over Barack Obama, who plans to further expand the Government's power by increasing its size and scope and put our economy further in jeopardy by raising taxes.

Shocking that you "became" one at such a young age.

Clinton REDUCED the size of the Federal Government by 30%. Bush has increased it by 40% over the 1992 level (30% if you exclude non-homeland security and 9/11).

Middle income families have NEVER been in this terrible a state financially - due ENTIRELY to Bush's fiscal "policy" which has made the richest 10% that much richer and ruined everyone else.

Go ahead and vote for more of the same.

Political thread ninjas. Time to put on my stormtrooper gear.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:35 pm**

"None of the Above" is my advice.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:35 pm**

weatherman90 wrote:I became a conservative Republican at a young age when I learned about the importance of limited government and low taxes. Although John McCain may not be a perfect conservative, he is the clear winner over Barack Obama, who plans to further expand the Government's power by increasing its size and scope and put our economy further in jeopardy by raising taxes.

Thanks, weatherman90!

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:36 pm**

7 Wishes wrote:"None of the Above" is my advice.

Thanks!

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:36 pm**

Gunbot wrote:Political thread ninjas. Time to put on my stormtrooper gear.

Go for it. You can't argue with indisputable fact.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:36 pm**

Me.

All fundraising donations to address on site frontpage.

And don't let the fact I'm Australian interferre with logic.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:40 pm**

7 Wishes wrote:
Gunbot wrote:Political thread ninjas. Time to put on my stormtrooper gear.

Go for it. You can't argue with indisputable fact.

Oh no thanks, you guys are out of my league. I'm just a humble grunt. :lol:

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:42 pm**

Gunbot wrote:You said “I” in your thread title and “you” on your poll heading. I haven't touched my Guinness yet and I'm already confused about what you're asking.
The way it works is you make a choice by yourself, then we'll either compliment you or throw you to the wolves, depending upon our own political leanings.

"Anyway You Want It", G-bot! In this case, I consider that the You and I could be interchangeable because who you will vote for is presumably the one you would want me to vote for....indirectly, that is.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:46 pm**

Since 78 wrote:
Gunbot wrote:If you have to ask us, you better wait for next election. I don't think you're quite up to speed yet on your new right.

I agree with GB!

Carry on!

That's fine, guys! :wink:

I still would like to know some people's ideas! I'm pretty persistent!

And I'm sure...I'm not the only one undecided at this point...

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:17 pm**

Andrew wrote:Me.

All fundraising donations to address on site frontpage.

...

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:22 pm**

None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:28 pm**

nolippin wrote:None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks. :wink:

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:37 pm**

I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:38 pm**

Rick wrote:I'm not happy with either candidate honestly, but if I were forced to vote with a gun to my head, I'd punch the ticket for Obama. I just can't imagine 4 to 8 more years of Republican rule after what that party has done to this country in the last 8 years.

Thanks, Rick!

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:39 pm**

You don't write in a candidate until the day you vote. I'm only half kidding. I think the Democratic Convention is going to be very interesting.

edcha wrote:
nolippin wrote:None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks.

Posted: **Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:41 pm**

nolippin wrote:You don't write in a candidate until the day you vote. I'm only half kidding. I think the Democratic Convention is going to be very interesting.

edcha wrote:
nolippin wrote:None of the above...Write in Hillary Clinton.

That may be too late, but thanks.

I thought that's a done deal...(?)

MR

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