Good Republican, Bad Republican

Unfortunately, the Republican party is the only option for conservative Americans. When voting time comes around, we bubble in the candidate that fronts the best summary of our beliefs.

Many people will cast votes for corrupt politicians. I can't be afraid to say that. I say corrupt, you say conspiracy. I say overwhelming proof and you ignore me. There's a difference between circulating emails about Obama: the Muslim; the Manchurian candidate, and the documented payments many politicians have received from lobbyists.

Here's the non-question: Would a person with conservative beliefs ever vote for liberal president?

Well, no.

So, they don't really have a choice. They can either withhold their vote, or cast another slick oilman into office. Some, like my mother, will vote for Ron Paul if he decides to run Independent. Good luck with that.

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I've never been a Republican or a Democrat. I'm pretty darn liberal and I'm for Obama '08, so I'm labeled the latter. I don't want to be labeled a Democrat, though. Both parties have revolting secrest. Both have changed policies for lobbyists. What more do you need to say? Most people fall between red and blue, anyway. For example, I would never have an abortion and I don't think homosexuality makes much biological sense. Does that make me sort-of purple?

When I was eighteen Bush and Kerry were battling for office, and I said I would never vote until I found a candidate I could trust. No 'lesser of two evils,' no bullshit. Now, I've realized that if everyone were apathetic like I was, we would be in even more trouble. From now on I'll vote in every election, even if I just fill in the bubble for 'None, thanks.'

In any case, I am an optimist. Obama may turn out to be another corrupt politician. If that happens, I'll change my view of him and start waiting for another good-looking candidate. Or I'll leave the country.

When a candidate comes along with so much positive energy, so much of his own optimism and hope, knows his stances so well, how can you ignore him? Anyone can say 'He's bullshitting.' Well, he's not getting paid by big oil. He's not keeping all the money he's raising. He doesn't have any obvious or known alternative motives. Maybe he just wants to be president. He just wants to experience the thrill of the oval office.

It's hard to ignore a wave of proof against a candidate. If shocking, documented, terrible proofs about Obama surface, like they have for every other presidential candidate I've ever seen, I'll like him just as little. I'll probably start crying, too.

Until then, truth and hope for the win.