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Old 08-16-2012, 06:49 PM
 
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I guess in some ways I could be considered undecided. On the one hand, I strongly believe in real American values and the goal of many liberals is to make us as soft and nuanced as possible so that we lose our nation's spirit. We need some American-style toughness that conservatives champion and liberals despise. On the other hand, I believe that the Republicans are extremely dangerous, simply saying "no" to anything logical to give tax breaks to their beloved rich buddies, are backwards in their treatment of anybody outside of their power structure (including minorities of any type,) have zero compassion towards anyone less fortunate, and possibly want to subvert democracy to give them a better chance at obtaining and retaining power.

Right now, I guess I'm leaning towards Obama because I fear the Republicans being able to accomplish their agenda more than the Democrats (what's the worst they could do? Keep Obamacare... oh the horror!) Liberals are pillow soft and fold at any hint of confrontation, but conservatives fight to the bitter end. But I'll probably throw up multiple times while doing so, then try to gouge my eyeballs out in disgust. I guess I could still be swayed though.
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:32 PM
 
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Only about 11% are undecided by a recent poll. I read that a few days ago, but can't remember where. Some poll or other.
It said 14% were undecided in 2008.
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:40 PM
 
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I know a few undecideds here in Michigan.
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:42 PM
 
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The only thing that I'm pretty certain on is that I won't vote for Obama or Romney. I'd most likely vote for Gary Johnson unless something with Obama or Romney changes DRASTICALLY.
I actually like Gary Johnson a lot from the little that I know of him. I heard him interviewed on the Sean Hannity show during the Republican Primaries (early in the process before he dropped out). I thought that he gave a solid interview - in fact I was thinking about voting for him at that point in the primary, but he dropped out well before my state came around and then I clearly had to go with Romney over Santorum and Newt.
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Old 08-16-2012, 09:26 PM
 
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I actually like Gary Johnson a lot from the little that I know of him. I heard him interviewed on the Sean Hannity show during the Republican Primaries (early in the process before he dropped out). I thought that he gave a solid interview - in fact I was thinking about voting for him at that point in the primary, but he dropped out well before my state came around and then I clearly had to go with Romney over Santorum and Newt.
You should be able to vote for him in the Presidential elections, he is the official Libertarian party candidate.
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