S. Valmon†™	I agree he does seem to intend well more than the other candidates, but I don't know if I can disagree with someone so much and vote just on intentions. Its sad that we have to vote for the lesser of evils in an election.   Posted by S. Valmon†™ on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Jill Jill Sheets	Everyone has the right to vote for who they want... I am still SOL. There is so much negivate news on all of them.   Posted by Jill on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 4:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Richard	I never doubted Obama's sincerity, until the "pastor" Wright affair. I can't tolerate socialism, which fails every time it is tried. And, I fear what the Democrats will do when they control both houses of Congress and the presidency. The socialist legislation they will be able to enact with little resistance and with no regard to its effect on the country could be devastating. I cannot convince myself to vote for Obama.   Posted by Richard on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 5:35 PM [Reply to this]

	fiffa46	And the conservative neo-con evangelical bs fails just as miserably. Look at how horrible things have turned out when they were just in controle of the house, senate, and presidency. If you can only think in terms of Conservative vs. Liberals you are missing 90% of what goes on, and what can really be done. And it's people who can only see those two things which have ruined this country.   Posted by fiffa46 on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 12:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Richard	We're closer on this than you think. You assume I'm conservative because I'm not for Obama. Not so. Bush and his merry band of grow-the-government conservatives have made a bloody mess of things. As for Obama, if we had a conservative Congress, I'd have no problem voting for him. I don't want to give the Pelosi-run Congress a rubber-stamp. It would compound the nightmare of the last eight years.   Posted by Richard on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:19 PM [Reply to this]

	The REAL Bill	Hey Emma, I disagree with your rationale. George W. Bush BELIEVES what he's doing is right -- and look at the havoc he's created. He's the epitome of someone with beliefs so strong that he can't be dissuaded, even when what appears to be a majority of the public (not to mention the world) disagrees with him. In the same way, a country like China firmly believes what it's doing is right when it comes to Tibet. And yet look at the mess that's created. Trusting Obama is akin to trusting a rattle snake. By that, I mean you know what a rattle snake will do. You trust it will bite and, likely, kill you. Does that mean you should -- based on your trust in its nature -- cuddle up to it? Hardly. Obama is a socialist. So you know you can trust Obama to create an America that's intrusive into your life, that taxes you to death, and creates endless, ineffectual bureaucracy. I trust that with all my heart. But that doesn't make Obama a worthy choice. It just makes him a choice I can count on to do what he does. Like a rattle snake. Your question to us is obvious at face value. If you know Obama is a socialist, if you know he has ties to extremely angry, polarizing racists, if you know he is such a junior Senator that he's barely had time to actually do anything (which means he lacks experience), then a vote for Obama can only mean you agree with him and what he stands for. That's what a vote indicates. I read his book "The Audacity of Hope." I couldn't get past the first two chapters. It was FILLED with anti-Conservative Republican rhetoric, victim-mentality Democrat whining, and pro-Socialist policies. I approached the book open-minded. I wanted to know this guy from what he wrote, not what he appeared to be. But his Yes-We-Can rhetoric didn't match his own words. There's nothing Yes We Can about this guy. He's a Democrat first and foremost. He speaks, walks, talks, and wholeheartedly believes the Democrat party line. That's not change. That's not Yes We Can. That's Let's Re-Shape America Into A Socialist Utopia. Socialism doesn't work. Liberal policies don't work. They've been tried for decades upon decades. They simply do not work. The one thing I agree with you about is our choice of candidates. We have no choice. We have three people out there, all cut from the same cloth. My wife and I won't be voting this time around. There's no point. I can't lend my support to any of them. Not in good conscience. Would you please do more research into this matter and re-think your position? Cheers, Bill P.S. And of course you're loved! Does that surprise you? :)   Posted by The REAL Bill on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 5:41 PM [Reply to this]

	josswhedonaddict~for Dollhouse	I'm sorry, I try to stay out of these things but I can't this time. Sir, would YOU please get off your ass, do YOUR research, and choose someone to vote for? You don't agree with any of them? Fine. Pick the one that comes closest and move the heck on and leave Emma alone. She has a right to her opinion just as much as you do. I don't personally agree with Emma's politics, but I respect her right to her opinions. Try it sometime, would ya? This is supposed to be a free country, for crying out fricking loud! I realize you think you're being nice about it, but you're actually being very rude.   Posted by josswhedonaddict~for Dollhouse on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Pete Pete Del Re	hey emma - long time no debate. hope your doing well. i was indeed surprised by your choice of Obama at first, then kinda thought about it and realized that it makes a good deal of sense - given that mccain has so closely tied himself to the fortunes of the Bush Admin (which still baffles me) and Hilllary (who excels pissing me off), Obama does make the most sense with regard to credibility (and not just because of my own uber-lefty views). while i'm glad to see your vote over in Obama's camp, i have to agree with those that have posted (and are politically opposite me) that intent/conviction/belief in one's course of action may not be the be-all end-all of factors to consider when selecting a candidate - especially in relation to where George W's beliefs and convictions have taken us. what i do think to be a marked difference between that and the philosophical stance of Obama is that he speaks frankly about the matters at hand, welcomes discussion (and especially dissenting views) to the table, and very much gives me faith that he will change his position on matters should said discussions prove his planned direction to be dangerous, unwise, imprudent, etc. I truly believe that he will, if given the opportunity, manage the nation based upon a broad set of advice from those both aligned and opposed to his core beliefs. And that's really what the role of a President should be, isn't it? i look forward to the continued discussion on this one.   Posted by Pete on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 6:35 PM [Reply to this]

	josswhedonaddict~for Dollhouse	I don't know that I necessarily agree that Dubya believes the shit he's selling any more than I do...I believe it's more that he says and does what he thinks will convince the really really naive that he's the man they can trust. The "Hey looky here" approach (the anti-abortion and gay marriage thing, the "refunds"), so they forget that in reality he's taking everything from you to make his rich friends happy and allowing your children, your siblings, your cousins (4000+) and hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians to be killed in Iraq for 5 or 6 different "reasons" that ultimately never amounted to much other than ugly death and a mountain of debt. I don't think Obama is ANYTHING like him. Dubya is just EVIL personified.   Posted by josswhedonaddict~for Dollhouse on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:51 PM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Anyone who me knows I'm no fan of the current occupant of the White House. I've called him an ignorant, lying hypocrite, and I've called his policies stupid, asinine, and dangerous - sometimes in print, often verbally. Yet, to call him "evil personified" gives him a power and distinction he hasn't earned and doesn't deserve - not yet, anyway. "Evil personified" should be reserved for those who butcher their own people in the streets, for those who practice genocide, for those who partake of wanton slaughter for sheer pleasure. Bush is a misguided asshole who has done evil things (many evil things), but to equate him to true evil, like Hitler, Stalin, Idi Amin, Pol Pot, etc. dilutes the meaning of the phrase. Sorry. As much as I dislike Bush, he doesn't belong in that company. Evil personified won't allow themselves to be removed from office by something so mundane as election results. I'll change my mind on the "evil personified" if he tries a coup to remain in office.   Posted by Richard on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Pete Pete Del Re	oh god... i in no way wanted to give the impression i thought they were similar. i was remarking about how a couple other comments likened their two thought processes (based upon emma's statement about how she sees obama as someone who believes his course of action is correct). i do try to keep myself believing that what W is doing he truly believes is the best course of action (even if it's hard to disregard the avalanche of evidence to the contrary) and not just a proverbial land-grab for him and his friends. quite oppositely, what i was trying to impress upon the discussion is Obama's concept of involving as many people as possible to solve problems - and most importantly listening to other points of view and incorporating them when those viewpoints prove compelling. not to the point of being a ruler by consensus, but one who not only surrounds himself with seasoned advisers, but actually will listen to them.   Posted by Pete on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 8:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Todd Todd cross	For once, someone, namely you, have hit the nail on the head. I have not voted ever, and at 36 I wonder if I should even try. I begin to like a candidate and then the mudslinging starts. I want someone with integrity and Hilary scares the shit out of me. It's too late for me to even register to vote this time around but maybe, just maybe next election I will want to put in my vote and see if all the years I have passed this by will make me feel any different about it.   Posted by Todd on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 6:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Todd, you have plenty of time to register to vote for the November general election.   Posted by Richard on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 6:50 PM [Reply to this]

	Ryan	Voting for Obama wouldn't make you a socialist. Then again.. I would've totally felt like a nazi if I voted for Hitler. That's just me though. That's why I can't possibly contribute to either parties with my vote this time around. They're both dems, and they both kinda suck. I doubt they would be that completely different from one another. I've decided to stay positive. Either one of them for president still means Bush won't be. By the way it's good to hear from you again!   Posted by Ryan on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 7:54 PM [Reply to this]

	MIKE A&$@%!? Mike Alonzo	I would simply ask that you read Obama's book; "Dreams from my father", (if you haven't yet) before making your finale decision. If you can read it, and come to the conclusion that he's your guy, well, what can anyone say. Sincerity is meaningless if you sincerely believe something that is bad. An evil person can be sincere. After that book, and other disturbing facts that have been released, I also believe he is sincere...sincerely racist. Aside from that, I think he comes off as the typical political phony, like 99.9% of politicians. I don't see how you can view him in any other light. I certainly agree with you about the Hilda-Beast though;=) HAPPY B-DAY!;=) TAKE CARE   Posted by MIKE A&$@%!? on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 8:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Samantha	Yes E-supporting a socialist with your vote does make you a socialist. Look at it this way: let's say David Duke was running-and it's pretty damn clear he truly believes what he believes-and you knew the other candidates were full of BS, so you pick ol' David because he has the "courage" of his convictions. If you support a racist who has a racist agenda, doesn't that make you a racist? Or if you support a fascist but the guy really believes in fascism...do you see how this logic plays out? Happy B-Day!   Posted by Samantha on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 9:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Matt Matt Salsbury	I agree, they all send shivers up my spine. This is about as unspectacular a group of candidates as I can remember. There isn't one I'd trust with my pencil, let alone my country. Whoever follows the winner (in 2012 or <shudder> 2016) will inherit a mess, but eventually we'll elect someone with the vision to fix. Every time we've elected a Carter or Hoover, we've followed with a Reagan or Roosevelt.   Posted by Matt on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:56 PM [Reply to this]

	SpiderLover	Just because Obama seems so sincere about where he stands and what he plans to do doesn't always mean that's the course he will definitely take. Take George Bush senior for example... "Read my lips! No new taxes!!" We all know how that ended up. I'm not a registered voter either and a lot of that has to do with the fact that I haven't felt compelled to vote for any candidates we've had the last few elections. When you mentioned Ron Paul on one of your other blogs Emma, I was pleasantly surprised after reading up on him. Unfortunately he didn't have the back up to make him more well known. I just wish that our government would get it's act together and start doing what's best for our citizens. As far as voting for Obama, I do believe he is the lesser of 3 evils so to speak. But as for me, I'm not voting for any of them. By the way, Happy Birthday!! And I'm SO happy you have started to write some more blogs! I've missed them!! =)   Posted by SpiderLover on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 10:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Lorin	Dear Emma: Its really quite simple to understand. Your decision comes from your heart, not your head. Strength of character is key to a great leader and I believe you possess blazingly precise and true judge of character. If your friends can’t fathom that – its they’re loss. And the best (bunny-free) B-day, kid. You are, indeed, loved by many. Bufo   Posted by Lorin on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 4:13 AM [Reply to this]

	His Most Devoted Fan	Wow. Well, I think Obama is the worst thing that could happen to America. I sure was excited to hear you supported Ron Paul... but now... I am thinking you couldn't be crazier. Good luck living with your choices... Viva La concentration camps... Viva La North American Union which Obama DENIED in a recent question and answer session. Obama voted FOR the Patriot Act, LOOK IT UP....   Posted by His Most Devoted Fan on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 6:54 AM [Reply to this]

	coppercat.	i personally am registered Green, and so have voted across "party lines" several times (lesser evil, greater evil). good for you, Emma, keep it real.   Posted by coppercat. on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 7:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Roger	Well Emma, I'm surprised. As one of the few conservatives in Hollywood, I'd expect you to support a conservative like Alan Keyes before someone like Obama. Sure, Obama has stage presence, I won't argue that. He comes across as a "nice guy," hopeful and all that. But how much of that image is carefully folded wrapping paper topped off with a pretty bow? Obama is a socialist. He believes in the socialist/communist fantasy. Yes he has conviction, but he's misguided in that conviction. He's also a gun-grabber. That, more than anything, tells me not to vote for him. If he can't trust me with a gun, how can I trust him with a government? I'm a law abiding citizen, and I and my wife have been through background checks for our CHLs in order to protect our family. We are responsible gun owners, and we would NEVER use our guns to commit a crime. Obama doesn't care. He wants our guns GONE. He doesn't like the fact we can protect ourselves. Why is that, exactly? Please, vote for somebody else.   Posted by Roger on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 1:01 AM [Reply to this]

	L. lucile franzinetti	I'm not American, I know the political system in your country is pretty much different than the one on mine. So I'm not confused, or chocked by your choice..Simply because I will never be able to judge it. I'm a Socialist, but a french Socialist..And it is really not the same than socialism in USA. Anyways, nobody have the right to judge your choice of vote ( I guess that's what democraty is for..Having the right to choose what/who YOU want )   Posted by L. on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 6:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Lorin	“Socialism”. The word is getting a lot of use and misuse in this blog. Does voting for Obama make Emma a Socialist? Assuming Barack is a Socialist, then the answer is clearly no. I am a Democrat who periodically votes for Republicans. Does that make me a Republican? Hell No. If Emma was a true Socialist, she would likely vote for Brian Moore, the Presidential candidate for the Socialist Party USA. But is Barack Obama a Socialist? And what the heck is a Socialist? Socialism can be defined as any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. That’s in contrast with a system in which individuality, free trade, and capitalism reins. What kind of system do we have? Its really a mix. There are many freedoms in our economic and social systems, but much governmental regulation, control, and production of goods and services, too. National defense, public schools, protection of our borders, highways, bridges, water and power delivery, environmental protection, and many other outputs of the economy are products of the government, funded by the public through taxes. Socialism, Gentle Readers. No society exists without some level of Socialism, because there is no way to pay for things like National Defense without it. Socialism is a cure for capitalism's Tragedy of the Commons, my friends. Can’t have civilization without some level of Socialism. So is Barack a Socialist? Yes (to a degree), but so is John McCain, Hilary Clinton, and Ron Paul - because they are all part of a government that takes your tax dollars and uses them for public purposes. We can disagree about how much Socialism we should have, but Comrades, we are all Socialists. Its all a matter of degree. And if you want to see how real Socialists think, visit www.sp-usa.org (Socialist Party website). From the perspective of a true Socialist, Obama is as unacceptable for President as Ron Paul was for mainstream Republicans. So before anyone uses that Label again, please think about it.   Posted by Lorin on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 12:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Nice explanation. Right out of econ 101. Fine. We don't have to call Obama a Socialist. After all, this campaign is all about labels. Instead we can simply say that he is too socialist.   Posted by Richard on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 3:24 PM [Reply to this]

	SusiQball Sue Rogozinski	That is exactly it, he just seems so damn honest. I don't think the whole pastor thing means shit in the whole grand scheme of things. He has a great heart, I have to vote for him.   Posted by SusiQball on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 12:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Ryan	If he gets the position, lets just hope his brain won't get in the way of that heart you guys are so eager to follow.   Posted by Ryan on Friday, April 11, 2008 - 11:54 PM [Reply to this]

	~Allie~	I've been extremely disenchanted with American Presidents since say... since Kennedy was assassinated ( ok, I was only four when he died but golly gee whiz-- I can't remember when America was more patriotic)... Kennedy BELIEVED-- so I liked what you said about Obama, "but I believe that HE BELIEVES his course of action is the right one." So I'm gonna take another looksee at this candidate. :) Much Luv--- nice to hear from you   Posted by ~Allie~ on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 9:07 PM [Reply to this]

	The REAL Bill	Hi Emma, My last words on this matter. Promise. (I don't wish to incur more wrath from "josswhedonaddict.") The more I read your blog and some of the comments ("his heart's in the right place") posted since, the more absolutely dumbfounded I am. National Journal recently voted Barack Obama the "most liberal Senator," surpassing even Hillary Clinton's well-documented liberal views. (See: http://nj.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/) On the political spectrum, that represents a 180-degree jump from Ron Paul to Barack Obama. They're polar opposites. Frankly, I don't understand what people see in Obama. All charges of "guilty by association" aside, he has some friends and acquaintances that raise eyebrows. The other day, I heard Newt Gingrich say that if Obama were elected he would be the first anti-semetic President we've had in office since Israel was recognized as a nation. (Because Obama is friends with -- and, if I recall correctly, even attended a conference with -- people who openly speak against Jews and the Jewish nation.) "He is a socialist. I am not. I will never be one." doesn't make sense, Emma. Yes, you WILL be one when Obama makes this a socialist nation. I watched a Season Five episode of The X-Files last night and noticed the famous catchphrase ("The Truth Is Out There") that's part of the opening for each show was substituted by the phrase "Resist or Serve" for this particular episode. When I heard Alex Krycek tell Mulder, "resist or serve" I thought of your blog. When it comes to Obama, I think people have gotten caught up in (a) his charisma and engaging speaking ability, and (b) his race and they're not paying attention to what appears to me to be very serious issues regarding his character, his abilities, and his true nature. I think it's time someone pulled back the curtain to reveal the wizard. 'Nuff said. Bottom line: As always, my wife and I enjoy reading your blogs. We think you're the coolest of the cool, Emma. That won't change no matter how you vote. So.. Rock On! Bill   Posted by The REAL Bill on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 1:30 AM [Reply to this]

	Lorin	Real Bill, et al. Is Barack Obama left of center? Of course. Is he the most liberal of our 50 Senators? Seems unlikely. The National Journal ranked John Kerry the most liberal Senator in 2004. Is there a possibility that those rankings are politically motivated? Dear Readers, please read about Senator Obama and how he stands on the issues before you judge him (see www.barackobama.com/index.php). Hasta Rasta: Bufo   Posted by Lorin on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 1:23 AM [Reply to this]

	Lorin	Brain Fart!!! Brain Fart!!! 50 States, 100 Senators!! Cripes.   Posted by Lorin on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 3:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Yeah, been there, done that. Last week I couldn't find my glasses until I looked in a mirror. Still don't know how they got there.   Posted by Richard on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 2:37 AM [Reply to this]

	John John Von Doom	I completely agree with your point of view and your logic in coming to that decision. Hillary has alaways struck me as very insincere. Good to see you back around.   Posted by John on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 8:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Law - End of Autumn	I was completely neutral until one night i heard the man speaking on the TV in the other room. Just hearing him speak made me walk in there and watch him. First things i thought were... "I trust him. I pretty much disagree with every policy he has, but I believe that HE BELIEVES his course of action is the right one" yeah, exactly what you said. I think he will win due to that quality. But hilary or obama? its like asking "cake or death?"   Posted by Law - End of Autumn on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 11:52 PM [Reply to this]

	Samantha	So even if his policies bury us in more bureaucracy and his lack of experience has us singing cuumbayaah with Hamas, he really believes in those things so it's okay?? I just don't get this reasoning at all. Some of history's greatest plunderers, dictators, and megalomaniacs really believed in their message-would you have supported them too?   Posted by Samantha on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 12:59 AM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Correct. And while we're paying $8/gal for gasoline, $10/gal for milk, and $5/lb for rice, and having our taxes jacked sky high to pay for all the new programs, as our wages plummet because of the flood of cheap labor from other countries, we'll all be very, very happy. After all, we'll know that Obama delivered 'change' and hope, and is making the world more 'fair'. I'm so very, very excited.   Posted by Richard on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 2:51 AM [Reply to this]

	Kaine Nicholas Arkaine	I hate to be part of the masses as I've always dutifully picked the understream of society. However, we've seen how old rich white men run our country. Quite honestly the more money that they seem to have logged into there deep pockets before taking office only seems to furthur corrupt the nature of the policies and practices. As we've seen with this current administration. I'm happy with a female or black president. I'm sure you've heard a ton of people say the same thing and here in lies the doppleganger emotions I speak of. I really could care less which one of them leads this nation...I just know that were in for a change. The only thing that has me peaked mostly during these pre-election flurries is all the mutual talk about medical reform. I'm a huge advocate of Universal Health Care....and yes a Michael Moore fan. You have to admit his testicular fortitude is one of legend. Whichever one of them brings daddy home free medical wins my vote. Although as we've noticed over the last 8 years voting really doesn't matter if someone is placed high enough in the status ladders of life to be able to cheat there way into a seat of authority. Sending you love and happiness. Kaine- Splatter House Productions "Yea we make movies....the stupid, simple kind that makes you laugh and squirm. Complete with fake blood, witty dialog and an uncanny sense of cheese....but hey thats cinema!   Posted by Kaine on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Samantha	Oh dear-if you believe in HIM than you believe in what he wants to DO-you cannot separate them. What IS it with this guy? I've never seen so many people numbed over-it's like a Mesmer redux!   Posted by Samantha on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 7:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Richard	Yeah, I know what you mean. It doesn't matter what revelations come to light about who he is and what he actually intends to do to the taxpayers of this country. His followers don't care. His flaws aren't real because - well, just listen to him. He sounds so sincere.   Posted by Richard on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 2:35 AM [Reply to this]

	SlayerLit Slayer Lit	And you aren't alone. I know a number of people who identify themselves as Conservatives (Republican and Democrat) who have made the decision to vote for Obama. And virtually all of them have explained it much the way you have. One friend in particular also told me that he feels Obama is the sole Democrat who seems willing to at least respectfully listen to Conservative concerns, to not demonize them, and who appears willing to at least try and build a bridge and strike a plausible compromise, insofar as he won't be compromising his own tenets (which is admirable...and sadly rare...in any politician, regardless of label). We've had decades of cynacism in the White House, continually pitting us against ourselves...I truly want to believe we might now have the chance to at least attempt to lead by hope and faith in our better angels.   Posted by SlayerLit on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 5:03 AM [Reply to this]

	The REAL Bill	If y'all really want to know what's wrong with America -- and, more importantly, how to fix it -- you need to read Ron Paul's new book, The Revolution: A Manifesto. Remember that scene in The Matrix where Morpheus offers two pills to Neo? The Revolution: A Manifesto is like taking the red pill. Your eyes will be opened and you will never view America, politics, or these ridiculous candidates (McCain, Obama, and Clinton) the same way again. http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Manifesto-Ron-Paul/dp/0446537519/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209072140&sr=1-1 I can't recommend this book highly enough. Please read it. Bill   Posted by The REAL Bill on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 9:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Rowynne	Good Girl! I've been away, too. I was wondering which way you'd swing since your guy didn't make it. Good for you! And voting for Obama doesn't make you anything but intelligent (no offense to the hillary/mccain supporters) and giving a shit about the direction of our country.   Posted by Rowynne on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 4:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Kalo	Here in Minneapolis I've seen one Obama sign but otherwise I've only seen Ron Paul signs and that is definitely how I"ll be voting. If you get your news from mainstream sources you won't hear much about him, but the rEVOLution continues on. I was pretty creeped out by Obama and the repeated fainting woman stunt. It's just plain sleazy.   Posted by Kalo on Friday, May 16, 2008 - 6:29 PM [Reply to this]

	Silverstream	I'll make an atempt to get my thoughts to print here: First of all: Emma, you're awesome in all sorts of ways. Talented, sweet and a person worth admiration! Now I'll try to give an opinion on the election from the point of view of a swede: The last eight years have really made the world aware of how much the person you choose to place in office matters. Bush has had the foreign policy of a five year old. Too much grabbing what you want, too little decency. When he was re-elected the word "what", followed by foul language, came to mind alot. We're all hoping that this will come to an end now. When we here in sweden listen to the reports from the primarys one quickly realizes how different the politics are. You have Republicans and democrats. You call the Democrats socialists. If a democrat came to sweden and used his policys here he would be considered to be on the right side of the scale, and that goes for most of western Europe. Our political scales are displaced compared to eachother. We are not socialist but we have way higher taxes than you do. On average 25-30 percent of our income goes to taxes. It sucks when you have to pay it but it gives us many things that I would not wish to be without. For instance all education, even universities are free of charge and so is our health care. Another thing that's another big differance is the role religion pays in politics. I the USA a person could not be elected into office if he openly is an atheist. Here the vast majority of the people is non-religous and if a politician brought religion into politics his carrer would be over. It's fine if his religous but it should not be mixed with politics. Anyway hopefully your new president will be an improvement. I wish the best for all of you. Greetings from Sweden// Johan   Posted by Silverstream on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Samantha	On average 25-30 percent of our income goes to taxes. It sucks when you have to pay it but it gives us many things that I would not wish to be without. For instance all education, even universities are free of charge and so is our health care. See how (sorry, but this is the only word I can think of) brainwashed you are-? Those things you mentioned are not "free." They were paid for by wage-earners in your country. This kind of incrementalism is exactly what we don't want here.   Posted by Samantha on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 2:41 AM [Reply to this]

	Silverstream	Obviously the money has to come from somewhere and I most certainly would not comsider myself to be brainwahsed (but then again what brainwashed person do?). This system gives everyone the same opportunity to study to become what they want regardless of where they come from and what financial status they have. In my opinion this is important because it means that you are not forced into a low-payed job just because your parents doesn't have enough money to give you the education that you want. The same thing goes for health care. Why should I get worse treatments than you just because I make less money than you do? How these things can be considered to be bad is beyond me and by the standards of western europe you are the "brainwashed" ones. What is bad, however, is when the government controlls where all the money goes, as the for example did in the former Soviet Union. Communism, where everything is supposed to be owned by the government will never work in reallity because of the egoistic nature of human beings. Giving everyone the same opportunities, however, is neither communism nor a bad thing.   Posted by Silverstream on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 11:21 PM [Reply to this]

	"The Reverend" Jay Perkey Jay Perkey	I will still place my vote for Ron Paul, and yes, I've heard all of the rhetoric, crying, wailing, and gnashing of teeth... "You'll just be throwing your vote away!" "People who support Ron Paul are conspiracy theorists and whackos" etc. etc. What it really comes down to, for me, is that even though the media decided long ago who would get coverage and who we would vote for, I can no longer vote for "the lesser of two evils". I don't agree with Obama at all, for the exact same reasons that you described in your post, and I don't trust McCain, because as those who watched the Republican debates at the Reagan library can attest to, not only did McCain lie about a quote from a rival candidate, he continued to lie and misquote the candidate even after the moderator presented the actual quote to him. So, our choices are a Marxist or a Liar...nice! I had hopes for the Libertarian party, but I'm not entirely convinced of Bob Barr's stance on the issues. Maybe I'm sabotaging an effort that I had hoped would come about for a long while (more exposure and interest in the Libertarian Party) but I know that Ron Paul represents my political beliefs almost to the letter. So here's to "wasting my vote". That's my two cents, buy yourself something nice. ;)   Posted by "The Reverend" Jay Perkey on Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 10:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Tracy voted Liberty, Μολών Λaβέ!	Amen "Reverend" And while I am not in any way saying that Obama is anything politically akin to Hitler, I must say that many of the people of Germany believed in Hitlers sincerity and his ability to bring their country out of crisis. He had an uncanny ability to inspire people to trust in him. We have history to show us how that one worked out. Look into his previous deeds and decied if you agree with him and his means to an end. I for one don't want to ride a flaming chariot straight into hell just because I beleive the driver has good intentions even though I beleive he is wrong in what he is doing and how he is going about it. I trust in history and I trust in track records but "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". which according to the "The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition" means "Merely intending to do good, without actually doing it, is of no value".   Posted by Tracy voted Liberty, Μολών Λaβέ! on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 12:58 AM [Reply to this]

	Jesse Jesse Escobar	Won't you please consider Johnny Mc? 1 kudo for the possible Consideration.   Posted by Jesse on Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 2:20 AM [Reply to this]

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