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	Name:	MartiniMan -
	Subject:	Palin and Socialism
	Date:	9/25/2008 11:33:13 AM

As a McCain/Palin supporter I am not afraid of facing the truth head on so here goes:

Windfall profit tax: I am not at all a supporter of this approach as any tax takes money away from the productive, wastes a portion on government, and then gives to the unproductive. One mitigating factor that makes it easier for me to swallow Alaska taking this tact is that the oil companies are actually producing revenue and profit using Alaska's natural resources that are theoretically owned by the people of Alaska. If the economic conditions that existed at the time they leased these resources to oil companies I can better understand the state wanting to obtain more economic benefit given the changing circumstances. Still doesn't make me happy but the fact that they actually turned around and returned a significant portion back to the people makes it easier to accept versus what Obama would do which is take the money and create government programs (i.e., waste a lot of money before it gets to the people).

Earmarks: I hate earmarks in any form and fashion and am disgusted by Republicans and Democrats that feed like hogs at this odious trough (love the symbolism?). Having said that, to the extent that earmarks exist I won't for a second throw stones at state-level politicians looking for their share. We hear a lot about Alaska only having 675,000 residents but the fact is the state has a disproportionate positive impact on the U.S economy due to their natural resources.

So, are there inconsistencies in what politicians say and what they do? Absolutely. But the fact is I believe I can expect better and be better able to hold a conservative's feet to the fire on both these issues. Call it picking the lesser of two evils but I will take that rather than accept a politician that promises higher taxes, bigger government and more wastefulness. Obama is just plain wrong on his prescriptions to the economy. By the way, I may be wrong but I believe McCain does not accept earmarks for Arizona. If true, then at least he is one that appears to walk the talk.