I’m a government teacher for crying out loud.

It bothers me that so many Americans look to the government as a solution. Because of that, professional politicians have the power to buy votes with taxpayer dollars. I long for liberty and independence. It comes with risks but I don’t see how you can find joy otherwise.

Vote and become active in local politics. It’s time we insisted that our local and state governments start doing more and stop letting the national government move in like a bunch of squatters on our liberty.

I may turn in a blank ballot this fall but I’ll vote. Maybe I’ll write in Buckley and Goldwater (since Reagan is term-limited).

You’ve told my story nearly exactly. Loved Reagan, loved the contract with America, am terrified by the Patriot Act and have been voting straight-libertarian tickets ever-since.

Obama was rated a whopping 5 out of 100 by the National Taxpayer’s Union (yes, that’s a FIVE PERCENT. I’ve not seen a metric that low since college physics).

Thusly, I am terrified by Obama’s policies, but, I have a total man-crush (Scrubs-style) on the guy. It’s really refreshing to hear somebody actually coming from a place of love, hope and sanity.

I’ll probably still vote for Bob Barr, though.

Given that I’m effectively an undecided voter in a swing state (Colorado), I hope the candidates get here and give sufficient notice that I’ll be able to see them all!

Much love and keep up the weight loss. I’m in the same boat with you, dude.

Love to the both of ya,

– Greg

Don’t take it personally, we’re all politically homeless. Searching for a least of the current evils has been a national passtime for a long time.

Something positive would be to look for things that actually work elsewhere. Canadian or Australian healthcare (and where they don’t work, fix that too). Don’t be stupid about it.

IMO, the democrats are conservative. But compared to the current republican fascist platform, anyone would look liberal. I’m expecting brown shirts any day now.

Politics is sales. Selling complex solutions is difficult. Also, getting complex legislation through Congress unscathed seems impossible. I’d run, but i have no sales skills, and am not smart enough to know how to achieve any worthwhile goals.

Like, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMk208Op1Jc texas.

I think you guys are a bit looney down there (maybe it’s the heat) But, I love driving on the back roads of your state, very polite drivers.

The first thing I did when I heard discussions about drilling in ANWAR is search for photos.