Where my support falls in the United States

As someone who labels himself as a right-wing Democrat in the United States, I am oddly split between both parties this election. I like people on both sides, and have openly said I would vote for either side in the General election, were I a US citizen.

Republicans: I support John McCain, as my profile has inidicated for the past three months.

Why?

1. The United States is at war, and you need a compitant commander in chief to execute the war effort. McCain, whose father and Grandfather were both Admirals, was a Captain in the US Navy, a war hero, and a PoW in North Vietnam. Along with his experience in Congress on the Armed Services Committee, this gives him an impressive record when it comes to the military and war. In 1960, Dwight D. Eisenhower stated "God help any man who sits behind this desk who doesn't know the military like I do" in reference to the Military Industiral Complex and the execution of wars. America needs a leader who understands the military and war. McCain is that leader.

2. He opposes Torture. I fully support the Geneva convention's rules on the treatment of political prisoners, and I believe that torture is wrong and inhumane. McCain, someone who has been subject to torture for 6 long years in North Vietnam (as well as 26 years in Congress), is the only Republican to oppose torture. That gets him my vote.

3. He is willing to be Bi-Partisan. After 8 years on George W. Bush, who has been unwilling to work with the Democrats and has passed only strongly Conservative legislation, America needs a more moderate President. John McCain has proven through his work in the Senate that his is both willing and capable of working with Democrats and created moderate, and even Liberal, legislation.

4. He is left handed. Those of us part of the 11% minority must stick together.


Democrats: I support Barack Obama. Not B. Hussein Obama, not Barack Hussein Osama, BARACK H. OBAMA.

Why?

1. I trust him. Everyone can attest that there are just some people who you know you can trust. I feel that way about Barack Obama. He seems legitimate, he seems real, and he seems trustworthy. With politicians, this is a unqiue thing to be saying, but I think with Obama it applies.

2. He is inspirational. I know everyone is saying this, but it is true. The President of the United States is not just the leader of America, but the leader of the Free World. In these dark times, the Free World, and America in particular, needs some inspriation, and Obama can deliver that inspiration. He is a brilliant Orator, a charming person, and has an uplifting personality. I cannot think of anyone better to give us hope.

3. He is an outsider. In a city dominated by Lobbyists and Speical Interests, Barack Obama is a fresh face. He has only been in Washington for four years. This is just another great allusion to John F. Kennedy, who was also a first term Senator when he won the Democratic nomination in 1960, and the people trusted him as an outsider.

4. He is left handed. Those of us part of the 11% Minority must stick together.


Summary:
While I am well aware I cannot vote in the US elections, the American President is the leader of the Free World. Last time I checked, Canada was a member of the Free World, and we are also tied heavily into the United States politics, economy and culture.

I consider myself on the same ideology as Joe Lieberman in US politics: the Right Wing Democrat. Since Lieberman endorsed McCain, I knew my Republican vote lay with John McCain.

As for the Demcorats, I know my stuff on Obama is a little thin, but hell the man is inspiring. I would have voted for John F. Kennedy, so I know I would vote for Barack Obama if he was the Democratic nominee.

Lastly, they are both Left handed, and as a Lefty I am obliged by law to support fellow Lefties.

The only problem now comes if both McCain and Obama win their parties nominations, which isn't too far off after the results on recent primaries.