I'm really glad someone else had the courage to do this.
I too, am tired of the 'messianic' style Obama has portrayed, but upon further examination, he's so shallow. Community organizer is a qualification to be President? Please.
McCain isn't exactly the wisest choice, either. I think he's too in-bed with lobbyists and corporate types.
So I'm voting for the issues that matter to me. I'm a proud gun owner, and I understand Obama has voted (and lost) for every anti-gun law that appeared in front of him. He may not suceed as President, but I bet he'll try to push through gun laws that'll make it extremely difficult to own anything above a .22. I also believe he'll let Osama Bin Laden go, for the sake of pacifism. I heard an excerpt from his interview with Bill O'Reilly (I can't stand him, either), and basically, I understood that Bin Laden will be allowed to remain free.
I don't have any REAL issues with McCain; I tolerate a certain extent. I think Palin is fantastic except for her stance on abortion. I was in the Army, Military Police, and my mother, and both older sisters are sexual assault victims. I KNOW I have the right to speak out on this issue. I've dealt with it within the family, and on the job. Abortion for sexual assault victims should be available, with no questions asked. Palin holds the opinion of only if the mother's life is in danger. She also seems to hold G.W. Bush in high regards; not cool but, whatever.
Since I'm also a die-hard atheist, it seems both sides cater the religious vote, Reps more than Dems. The Faith Based Initiatives Program is one of the worst abominations in the history of Executive Decisions. The "wall between church and state" has been widdled down so bad, there are times I wondered (esp before Nov 2004) if I should fear for my safety, and I live near Minneapolis, the 2nd most liberal city in the Union, next to San Fransisco.
All the other issues: high taxes, multiple price increases, lousy immigration policy, weak economy, worsening relation with Russia, bolder China, and any others worth mentioning, will have to be dealt with as the President sees fit. It also matters whom is in their respective Cabinets. Colin Powell was the crown jewel, and Pres. Bush took a big shit on him.
I'm voting for McCain this year. In 2000, a few months after I got out of the Army, I voted for Gore; Kerry in 2004. I'm not ashamed of it, since they both lost. When the shit hits the fan, it'll be either religious crusaders or leftist feminazis, I've got plenty of ammo.