BiggerPockets

I had my own rant, but removed it . . .

I'll just leave it at this: I won't be voting for Either major candidate this year - I'm not willing to put my stamp of approval on either McCain or Obama.

I'm with Mike except on the Sarah Palin situation. She definitely knows less than a firefighter, teacher, or rental property owner. Her lack of knowledge and experience would make us a laughing stock all over the world.

Honestly, the minute I care about how my president comes off to the rest of the world is the minute I don't vote. I'm tired of hearing people talk about "who the world likes" or that "Germany loves Obama" or "what will the islamic terrorists think about electing McCain". That should be the last thing on your mind.

James, I'm a bit confused. Are you a democrat or republican? I can't figure out from your posts or the Berkeley University link in your sig line. ;-)

You need to see "American Carol". I thought of you while watching a musical number right in the middle of it involving some university professors.

As a business owner and investor for many years, the cry to "tax the rich" from arguably the most leftist candidate since McGovern is alarming.

$250K is not only the gross (we killed a gross receipts tax attempt here in IL), but even as net it could be equal to zero or less than zero.

After struggling for five, ten, or even fifteen years in business-- perhaps the first several years losing money, and taking on debt and enormous risks, it's not uncommon for a business owner to eek out a $30K, $40K, or $60K a year living for years before one year magically getting a single contract that propels them into Obama's mystical $250K bracket.

The average for a decade or two may still come out to a mere $30K - $40K but all of the sudden after years of sacrifice, delayed gratification, and self-deprivation a person would quite literally be penalized by the Obama class warfare.

The reason is simple- Obama hasn't even held a legitimate job, let alone run a business. He's nearly completely ignorant on every topic-- let alone economics and how economies grow. He's dangerously ignorant, and unpredictable as a result-- take bombing Pakistan for instance, or flip flopping on the status of Jerusalem, or whether or not Iran is a serious threat-- because he flat doesn't know what he's doing.

Add to that his terrorist / marxist / black liberation theology mentors and you've really got a volatile mix that will make Jimmy Carter appear stable, and competent.

McCain isn't my personal choice, and I live in a "blue" State anyway (Obama will run away with the People's Republic of Illinois by 20 points) but if I lived in a "swing" state-- I'd have to vote for McCain against Obama.

As investors here- we'll be fine. We adapt rather well when the chips are down-- but an Obama Presidency will devastate much of America.

To vote for or support Obama is irresponsible.

Tim