Presidents

hi all,

I decided to tell you all who I am voting for, in case anybody gives a shit; maybe I can even spark a debate and get you all to agree with me so my preferred candidate wins.

My main concern over the next 4 years are:
1. Freedom for me (timmy)
2. Live in a strong US economy
3. Freedom for others (US immigrants, Sudanese, Congolese)

On top of these 3, we need a strong leader that will make us proud of our heritage and the country we grew up in (especially when traveling.)

As a registered Republican in CA, I will vote for Rudy in the primaries. I like Ron Paul's ideas (and flair,) but his protectionist/isolationist policies are going to put the US economy in a tailspin that we may never recover from. He will probably end major trade agreements, take us out of NATO, and deeply harm the world economy (notably the US.)
The other Republicans are too far up each others' asses to speak about policies. They're all super-religious and want to big giant walls around the US (or at least send half our military to Arizona and New Mexico.) I have yet to hear one logical argument at a debate.
Rudy traditionally has been very good to immigration, which is why NYC's economy did so well under his tenure. Romney called NYC a "sanctuary city" for Mexicans. I think that's a good thing. Rudy is also a businessman who understands what makes people and countries thrive. Above all, (and not just for 9/11,) he's a strong leader.

Now for the president.
Due to the reasons above, I will vote for Rudy if he is nominated. If he is not, I will vote democrat (that's the first time I have ever written that phrase down...)- for Barack Obama. Obama is the change that the US really needs right now. He's young, energetic, and a very intelligent person. A US version of Sarkozy in a way, which I think will cause him to get in some of the same difficulties as NS (making changes too fast, becoming over-involved in other countries' affairs) but he may do more good than harm. Him against Rudy though and I'll stick with Rudy because he will give us more freedom. Obama will raise taxes and wants socialized health care, as do all the democrats which will be very harmful to everyone.

Why Obama gets the nod over all other Republicans: In short, I think basing policies on religious beliefs (read: Bush, Thompson, Huckabee) is more dangerous than even socialized health care.

If anyone read this, I'm curious who you plan on voting for (especially if there are any registered Dems) for the primaries and election.

Love Always,
-timmy