[SupplySider]

I don't get the anti-McCain rage either. I can't stand his past assaults on free speech and a free economy, and I'm wary of his vindictive temper. But, practically speaking, conservatives have a simple choice.

Vote for McCain and hope he rises to the occasion on some important issuers. Or don't, and hope the ensuing all-Dem all-the-time nightmare produces a Reaganesque reactionary hero years down the road, and that the Dem damage hasn't been irreparable. I'm voting for McCain.

[xjcsa]

Vote for McCain and hope he rises to the occasion on some important issuers. Or don't, and hope the ensuing all-Dem all-the-time nightmare produces a Reaganesque reactionary hero years down the road, and that the Dem damage hasn't been irreparable. I'm voting for McCain.

First of all, the rage on this thread seems directed at McCain detractors, not McCain. That said, I mostly agree with your characterization of the choice, with the added hope given a McCain loss that conservatives in Congress will feel freer to fight against the President's agenda if that President has a (D) after their name. I know it's a gamble, and I think smart conservatives can come down on either side. I am not voting for McCain, but I can respect your reasoning for voting for him.

[Gondring]

A vote for McCain is a vote to convince candidates that conservatives can be taken for granted and are irrelevant. I suppose that is a message some would like to send. Others would like conservatism to be considered relevant.

[Smogger]

...hope the ensuing all-Dem all-the-time nightmare produces a Reaganesque reactionary hero years down the road, and that the Dem damage hasn't been irreparable?

Yah, that's a big IF.. I just don't see it. I am voting for McCain. Strangely enough, ideologue that I am.. FR has actually taught me this type of pragmatism..

Politics I think it's called.