What (s)he said.  I also consider myself a libertarian (little l, just like steven787), and frankly this country scares me at times.

Also, I am going to do a little home-state pride right now and pimp out Russ Feingold to anyone who is a big fan of a balanced government (as we all should be).  Look him up on Wiki, or look up his voting record.  Both speak for themselves.  He's been one of the concord coalition (federal spending watchdog group)'s top 2 senators every year since 1998.  He also is the only Senator to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act out of concerns for civil liberties.

Basically, he's a smart libertarian in Democrat clothing.  He is the *only* politician that I trust to make good decisions on my behalf; part of that comes from having met him (woo wisconsin) and part of that comes from the fact that last time he was elected, somewhere around 90-95% of his campaign funding came from indiviuals and were smaller than $200 [or thereabouts... I will edit with real numbers after i look them up].  Now THAT'S a politician representing his consituency if i've ever seen one.

You'll find that most of the Republicans are fearful of Hillary Clinton because she's a woman. There's really no explanation for it other than that. If they don't like liberal policies, then why are they not more fearful of Obama or Edwards? Both are significantly more liberal than Clinton.

Republicans are based in the South, and most come from families who grew up hating black people.. since racism against black people is no longer publically acceptable, they have moved their hatred toward women, immigrants and homosexuals.

 thats why I like Ron. The reason why most American's hate immigrants is because we gain over 300 illegals just in the south portain of California each and every day. They are hurting out economy because they dont spend the money they earn here. They send it to their families in Mexico which makes it so that we lose money. 

Ron doesnt seem to be really against homosexuality, he is like me, if your gay thats great just dont flirt with me and things are all good. I'im friends with quite a few gays and lesbians (more lesbians).  I agree that they have their personal freedom to do what they want and the government state or federal shouldnt have a constitutional right to stop them. 

As for women, this isnt anything of Ron's problems but the reason why some people are worried about Clinton getting in office isnt that she is a women its because of her retarded plans. If you watch the videos from the YouTube/CNN debate she makes herself look like a complete b*tch and an idiot.  

My opinion of Republicans is very low at the moment, but if the Democrats let me down(which is quite likely), I may have to consider him.

Damkira your just like most Northerners, your opinion of the South is just as biased as those your are opposing.

I'm not even from the South, but I moved here several years ago I can assure you there is no more Racism then you will find in the North & Midwest (which is where I'm from).

And Stof "I like Ron Paul's personality and personal integrity. To me he's the Republican version of Dennis Kucinitch. But I could never vote for him because his policies and political ideologies just don't make any sense to me. But then again, most U.S. policies and ideologies don't make sense to me either."

That's because all of Europe is a socialist utopia now. Sadly America is sliding that way too, giving up Freedoms in exchange for protection from the government (in all aspects of our life).

I'm a staunch Libertarian, take care of your own shit, and hope the government keeps the fuck out of my activities as long as they don't infringe upon the rights of others. I would take freedom over economic safety any day of the week.

For the gaming aspect of it, look at Germany, the UK, and other European countries where Mature games are being banned. At least we still have most of our Freedom of Speech :)

My ass. You can be arrested for swearing in public here, I've personally seen it happen. That's about the furthest thing from freedom of speech there is.

^^ Sorry if it looks like I'm attacking Europe. I'm from Germany, but I can't imagine living there right now given the current political situation.

As for being arrested for swearing in Public, that deals with localities and depends on the situation. You can say whatever you want as long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of others.

Ever hear of the guy over here who was out on a boat? He was like 2, 300 feet out on a lake, and some people were on the shore, and his boat started started sinking, and he was swearing up a storm while they were rescuing him, I'd be swearing too if my boat was going under, and somebody on the shore sued him and won because their son had heard some swear words.

Never unserstood the point behind getting pissed at swear words, anyway. "Hey! We don't like that word, you can't say it anymore!" And I never followed this country's constant censorship laws, when it specifically states in the constitution freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech. Censorship totally invalidates them all. 

I wouldn't say we've somehow lost most of our freedom of speech, and would in fact argue we have more of it here than on your side of the Atlantic. The authorities here are a bit touchy with extreme violence (I would hardly describe Manhunt 2 as "mature"), but that's nowhere as silly as how insecure America seems to be with nudity and sex.

Not trying to start a flame war or anything, but can't let you go with a remark like that. =P

Yeah, seriously. I don't understand why governments think they need to regulate entertainment, violence wise or sex wise. Let em do whatever they want, eventually they'll stabilize themselves. Half the reason they think sex and violence is cool is because it pisses off the squares.