I can’t say thanks enough for such a kind and honest post as yours. It’s really refreshing to come across someone on the other side of the aisle that is willing to discuss topics like these with respect and rationality. I don’t always manage it myself, but I thank you for the nod, I appreciate it greatly.

As for resources, the best one I can point you at is http://www.politico.com/ When the site first started, I thought it was very right-leaning, a kind of answer for Huffington Post. But the more I’ve gotten to know the contributors there, I have to say that they really have tried hard to shoot down the middle of the road. They do not shy away from facts no matter where they might lead and more often than not, they tell it like it is. Sometimes they slant left, sometimes they slant right, but they usually are right on the ball. Check them out, I think you’ll be surprised.

I’m getting particularly frustrated with the conservative right, however. It really does seem like the right tends to forge ahead, with its unwavering black-and-white banners of righteousness–which comes across as being uncompromising, unthinking, and really pretty stupid. I have difficulty comprehending how someone can, in good conscience, vote for a political candidate based on their views of a couple of hot-button social issues (abortion, stem cell research, gay marriage), while practically ignoring the broader (and arguably more important) topics of the economy, international politics, and the environment.

I’m a Christian, so while I do tend to oppose things like abortion and gay marriage, it’s not because some Christian leader told me to think that way. And because I hold these views does not mean I’m unwilling to listen to other opinion. It also does not mean that I will attempt to vote against a candidate that wishes to legalize abortion, for example, if all of his other policies are faultless.

I appreciate your commentary, because for the first time I’m considering voting democratic, and I find your opinions as being fairly objective and well thought out. It’s difficult to find a balanced view of the candidates online, because most political blogs have heavy agendas. It’s nearly impossible to know who to believe. Do you recommend any resources for someone like me?

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/ats-ap-cvn-biden-vietnamaug31,0,2934547.story

Obama is FAR more qualified than Palin for a number of reasons. But the most important one is that millions of voters have already made their choice clear that they believe Obama is ready by making him their candidate for President by a wide margin. Palin was picked out of thin air by one man, John McCain.

Additionally after visiting your blog, I find it sad and offensive that you equate Christianity with closed-minded, anti-compassionate views. Jesus said “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. That is the heart of the liberal movement, and yes, even to some degree, socialism. I am my brother’s keeper. I am my sister’s keeper.

I will say some prayers for you tonight to Jesus and Mary that they may put the light of understanding back into your closed, cold heart. Your god is not the God I was raised to know and love, and certainly not the God of Christianity.

This of course, however is my personal opinion.