Reply #7: I'm finding that repugs are voting for McCain only because

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he is their candidate. Most of them are clueless as to what the issue's are and still think we're looking for WMD in Iraq and that these people are the cause 9/11. Most of them get their information from their churches I believe. When someone mentions that a Democrat will raise taxes (they seem not to know that Obama plans on hitting up those making over $250,000) and I ask them if they think it is okay to decrease taxes and run up a large debt...they are not sure how to respond! When I bring up unniversal health care they get that defensive stance again and talk about how that will raise taxes. I tell them how I just spent time in Germany and Norway and how they are very happy with their health care and education (through college) and they are paying a lot less than we are total and getting a lot more (Tax in Norway it is about 28% of income and they also get charged 25% sales tax but 12% for food tax). Our exchange student just had a total hip surgery at age 20 (long story)and she has everything taken care of plus in house rehab for weeks. Not only this but their taxes actually help people who are in trouble and give them a chance with rehab and job skills training to help them get back on their feet. They've got two kids in college. Our insurance here in the states goes up just about 25% every few years and we have no control over this. As we head torwards (or plan for) retirement we get to look forward to putting are 3 kids through college (we started late) and paying ever increasing and out of control medical insurance costs that cover only catastrophic. Looking at the positive side...we can afford to pay for insurance but many can't. Repugs need to get a clue! What do we get with our taxes...bandaides and a war!