I'm a Pseudo-Socialist. I believe that the government exists to benefit the people, meaning that programs such as social security, universal health care, and other such quality of life programs are innately good, and should be the primary function of the government. I am by no means advocating communism and collectivism; the free market is the best system possible. The free market allows each person full freedom of what they purchase and own, and also allows each consumer to support only the companies and brands that they like with their money. The kink in the system, where I think the government belongs, is when large and powerful corporations form and exploit people and resources.
Now that my economic position is clear, I should make manifest that in terms of social issues, I am a staunch Democrat.
I care about liberty. I don't care if two men have sex. I don't care if a woman wants to have an abortion; I don't have a uterus, so I'm really not qualified to decide what a woman can do with it.
Regarding the 2008 election, I recently took a test that matches the taker's views with that of candidates in the upcoming presidential election. The test can be taken here. While I officially endorse Barack Obama, as I see him as the light and hope of a new generation, The test has matched me with John Edwards, who i would not at all mind electing president. I'm most in favor of a Obama/Edwards race, with Edwards as the vice president.
That's all I have for tonight, you all have a good time.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
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I agree with you entirely. Obama/Edwards is likely to be the ticket, if you look at the trends in recent polls of New Hampshire. If Hillary does lose like it looks she's going to, then she will be pretty much out of the race. Obama is more well-liked, and will proceed to beat Edwards in the rest of the states, and since their ideologies are most compatible with each other, Obama will pick Edwards as his running mate. Seems pretty simple to me.
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