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Why should conservatives worry about Missouri or the 2008 elections if it elects a Republican or Republicans? In 2006 a significant number of self-described "conservatives" believed it was more important to punish Republicans than defeat Democrats, throwing away an election or two was good politics and "blue dog" Democrats were conservatives (gag) -- magical thinking at its best. Based on sentiments routinely expressed in the alternative media, there are plenty of these anti-Republican "conservatives" still around touting Democrat propaganda that President Bush and Republicans are bad for the country... So why should conservatives worry about Missouri and the 2008 elections when by their actions many of those who claim to be "conservatives" seem ready to further empower Democrats?

It's simple: Democrats erroneously believe taxes are too low, drilling for oil in the US is wrong, national health care is good medicine, Social Security and entitlements don't need reform, any border security is too little too late so why do it, it's more important to make Europeans happy than America powerful, appeasing Muslim terrorists will make America safer, fighting Muslim extremists in their own backyard is a bad idea, too many babies are born in the US, the handicapped make great political pawns, American corporations are evil, small business is exploitive, labor unions represent working Americans, supporting the troops means betraying them in war, there isn't enough government spending on failed programs, more Democrat earmarks is money well spent, Robert Byrd is fiscally conservative, alternative energy sources will make America energy independent, "cap and trade" is good for business and the environment, Michelle Obama loves America, Jay Rockefeller is a patriot, Jesus advocated homosexual marriage in the Sermon On the Mount, traditional Christians are Bible thumping morons, it isn't racism if you're an ordained African-American hate monger, fairness means gutting the First Amendment, the Second Amendment insures criminals and terrorists have the right to guns in the US, GITMO is a hellhole, the Iranian theocracy is misunderstood, we need to be like Europe and pay more for gas not less, Hugo Chavez and Robert Mugabe are role models, there's no difference between the two parties, McCain is too old and Barack Obama is experienced enough to be President.

p>However you slice it Democrats are dangerous. No matter how unappealing voting for the lesser of two evils may be for some people it's still better than allowing evil to win. br> -- Michael Tomlinson br> Jacksonville, North Carolina /p>

About two weeks ago, America Online (AOL) ran a few "straw polls" which showed McCain beating Obama by 55% to 45%.

In one of those polls, over 440,000 people voted. In another poll 27,000 people voted, with McCain winning by the same margins. Once you vote in one poll you cannot vote again.

Does it mean anything? I think it does. From previous polls I have seen on AOL, voters tend to lean a bit left.

p>I realize this is anecdotal evidence from me, but I thought you might find it interesting. Also, I found it as a glimmer of hope for the Republic! br> -- John Fox

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