Yes, we can.

[scaeagles]

How interesting that I just posted yesterday how Obama is telling massive lies about his tax plan and the tax cuts for 95% of people, which is funny considering some 30% of people pay no federal income taxes at all. That ties in exactly with what Obama said to a man who starting a plumbing business either yesterday or a short time ago (I can post a link if anyone needs it).

From yesterday in Ohio:

"Your new tax plan is going to tax me more, isn't it?" the plumber asked, complaining that he was being taxed "more and more for fulfilling the American dream."

"It's not that I want to punish your success. I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you, that they've got a chance for success too," Obama responded. "My attitude is that if the economy's good for folks from the bottom up, it's gonna be good for everybody ... I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody."

Spreading the wealth around is income redistribution. There is no question in my mind that in this context he is talking about taking money from those who pay taxes and giving it to those that don't. That is redistribution of wealth. I have no problem that there are those low income earners who pay no federal income taxes. But don't tax others more to give money to those who pay no taxes. He's not talking welfare. He's talking tax policy.

Considering tax policy and national defense are my two hot button issues, I may just end up voting for McCain rather than abstaining.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Considering tax policy and national defense are my two hot button issues, I may just end up voting for McCain rather than abstaining.

How important do you think international support is to our National Defence?

It's no secret that Obama is more popular among our allies than McCain. So it seems to me that despite McCain's image of being strong on defence, that Obama will be better able deliver security by working with our allies.