I agree that all the different issues is getting confusing! But it does seem as though when I say something, you are assuming I am talking about "ALL" instead of "SOME." I do believe SOME people are voting McCain simply because Palin is a woman, or because they find Palin to be "a hockey mom like me" or some other nonsense reason. Just like some people will vote for Obama just because he's half-black, or just because he's a good speaker or charismatic. There are always percentages on both sides who vote for superficial reasons. Just like there are some who are one-issue voters, be it the union, or gay rights, or whatever. So, really, I think we are in agreement. But I CAN say that SOME people are voting for Palin because they somehow relate to her as being "one of them". I've seen it in blogs. I've seen people on TV say that. I've heard people be interviewed on the radio and hear that. So, SOME people are doing that. Just like maybe some are voting for McCain because he's a VietNam vet. Or Obama because he was born in Hawaii. Not everyone really puts thought into their vote. On BOTH sides.

Okay I'll agree with this. Some people on BOTH sides vote for stupid reasons. I guess I just don't like the use of the term MANY. Kumbaya my Lord!!! Kumbaya!!! Singing in unison with peace and harmony here!!

Aliadam, I think it's fair to say you know I wasn't talking about you. You read news sources, you think for yourself, you make your own choices.

Quick everyone! Run for cover! H3LL is freezing over! Aliadam and I have reached an agreement in a political thread! It's taken 4 years!

Ooops....I saw the second post and hadn't read this one. I knew you weren't talking about me. You frequently tell me how brilliant you think I am

I completely agree i think he showed admirable restraint...the woman didnt answer a single question and showed utter disrespect to the entire debate process by using it as a platform to speak about what *she* wanted to say.

regardless of whether you agree with democratic or republican views everyone should be extremely concerned that this woman could end up (god forbid) as president should anything happen to McCain.