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Between Obama and McCain, I have a strong preference for Bob Barr (the Libertarian Party nominee), no surprise I guess since I'm sporting an LP icon. Unfortunately, he has no chance to win and may not even be on the ballot in my state.

I like Obama better as a person, but I dislike McCain less on the issues. I'll keep a close eye on the campaign, and choose my lesser evil. Probably that'll be McCain, but it's not a done deal.

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SpiritualAntiseptic said:
No nation would have our interests in mind above theirs. It is pretty simple
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So putting your own country first is the same thing as wanting to put another country back to the stone age? Are you actually paying attention to the absurd things you're saying?
 
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SpiritualAntiseptic said:
America is big and powerful. Europe hates us for it- so do the Arabs and Soviets.
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This statement reminds me of the old shampoo commercial which began with a model saying, "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."

I used to see that on TV and think, "Believe me, that's not why I hate you."

The US is not hated because it is big and powerful. It is hated because of the way it has worn its size and wielded its power. There is a long history of foreign policy that has led to enmity with some parts of the world. And the current administration with its bully boy tactics and neo-con imperialism has created a great deal of ill-will in the world and alienated some of our best allies.

To say "They hate us because we're big and powerful" is an oversimplification at best.
 
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