I am pretty sure I am voting for Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party this time around, and here's why.
I don't like any of Obama's positions. The only McCain position that I like is his National Defense stuff. As near as I can tell, economic realities will force a significant curtailing of defense spending, making that a moot point. (If defense ceases to be a dominant issue, I suspect Obama wins handily.)
In the debate the other day both candidates said so many stupid things I wanted to cry. Both candidates are pro-Wall Street bailout, without being able to articulate why it should be done, especially now in a big rush rather than letting things shake out. I am completely unconvinced that the bailout is necessary, and will remain so until things are allowed to play out at least somewhat without intervention. As near as I can tell, all the people most strongly in favor of the bailout (and who understand economics) are the same people who missed the iceberg to begin with. Why are they to be trusted now?
While there are Libertarian positions that I don't agree with at all (canceling all social programs comes to mind), I generally like the ideology. And Barr looks like a goof ball with the mustache and glasses, but that's OK. I normally wouldn't consider them just because it is truly a wasted vote when there is a meaningful difference between the two prime-time candidates.
I've got my Oregon mail-in ballot, but haven't marked off my choice yet. If by some miracle the bailout doesn't go through (and I'm correct and the economic world does not end) I'll consider McCain again. Otherwise, consider me a protest voter.
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