SVG,
I think that we both see eye to eye on most things. What you pointed out with the weakness of our AG, I agree with. However, this one time, I will be choosing the better of the two evils. I will still write in Ron Paul if he is not on the ballet, but because we so desperately need a change in Olympia, I will be voting for RM. I too disagree with his non Liberty stances, however, because I know that on the national level, 'my guy' has a snow balls chance. Well, at least with RM, we may at least have someone that can be elected with the chance of changing things locally. At least he has the balls to fight for rights on the federal level.
I am probably writing RP in too. I am not condemning anyone for choosing the candidate their conscience allows. Just laugh at the subtle and not so subtle insinuations and mockery of those of us who would vote or not vote because our conscience tells us to, and the silly rationalization that not voting is voting for the status quo. Don't forget that some of the same people who put forth that argument are convinced I am an "extremist" and and "anarchist" yet somehow I am for the status quo.......hilarious.
One on one I would like Rob McKenna would drink a beer with him , (better not make it a Jack and Coke) he does have some attributes I admire (like what you mentioned, I do see him effecting change from the neo liberal direction, but I don't feel that a change toward neocon direction is really any better, and don't feel he will work to repeal or get rid of laws that restrict our freedom, but will likely increase more laws and feel that he is still a positivist although one of different color than Gregoire. Me not voting for someone doesn't mean I condemn that person, it isn't personal everyone is free to decide what is best for themselves, but when they want what they think is best , mandated by force upon others.....sorry not voting for their ideology. But that isn't just me....their is a huge amount of people who simply decide not to partake in what appears to be a corrupt system.
This is the great thing about the freedom of speech though while we still have it, we get to point out the negatives and positives, and all make our own decision on what to do. I respect your decision and understand it just don't feel the same for myself.
Been reading up on Hadian, like his stance on 10th amendment and not implementing Healthcare Act, am a little disturbed by his invoking "God" though, leave religion out of it.......sigh.
Vote me , the apathy party, guaranteed to stay out of your life.
Like lyrics to a song I once wrote, "Don't take my money for someone else to use, Don't tell me what to do with my body its mine to abuse".