“Real conservatives” don’t see much difference between Obama and McCain, so why not vote on skin color? At least that would accomplish something (showing the world the U.S. is not a racist country).
Voting for President should be more about the candidates character than particular positions on issues. No one knows what issues will be thrust upon a President. No one knew that 9/11 would be thrust upon George W. Bush. So I put it to many of you on FR. Who is the man of better character in 2008? Truthfulness is part of character. Who is more truthful? McCain or Obama?
Hmm, is that your opinon, or simply your analysis? I disagree on both points.
I seriously dislike McCain. However, I see significant differences between the two. How much better it will be with McCain, or how much worse with BHO can only be guessed at.
As far as "showing the world the U.S. is not a racist country", IMO it would change nothing. Much of the world will believe what they want to believe. More to the point, do any of us seriously think the election of BHO would signal the end of the racial hate mongering by the left? I suspect it would get worse.