Where goes : EMOTIONALISM FAIRNESS & RACE in politics?

First thing is there is nothing fair in this world. What is fair to me may not be fair to you. People love to talk about the unfair treatment of the "Native American", but America is better for its treatment of the natives. Eastern Indian tribes sided with the British and had to be dealt with. A nation cannot have another nation with in itself. The same with Rhodesia, yes European where moving natives off their lands, but history is full of this. If the native did not want to be driven off their land should have fought harder for it. I bet the Irish wish someone had cared about them when the English decided that Ireland needed to be colonized by Scotts, where we get the term Scott-Irish. I went a little off subject with this so I will come back. Capitalism is not always fair, tough. Some do not have what it takes to compete, tough. Everyone must find what they are best at and do their best. Obama will have detrimental effect on the USA, I cannot see how he could not. Nothing that has come out of his mouth could be put into any positive light.

Is it safe to say that all who have responded herein are voting Libertarian in this presidential election?

Could it have a detrimental effect on a country such as the USA?? Most definitely. If ANY political agenda or policy agenda starts to lean towards a particular focus rather than addressing a holistic view then the country will ultimately suffer. This is where horrific outcomes such as genocide and apartheid commence their growth. (An extreme example I agree but everything starts from something!). "Sound economic principals" basically should follow the same doctrines as justice supposedly being blind and should not become marginalized into any specific race motivated or purely emotional foundation. What is happening in Zimbabwe is ridiculous. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.....

Yes, it could definitely have a detrimental effect on the USA. It seems people tend to grab onto political figures promising change when they are very unhappy with the present government. Extreme dissatisfaction with the government ignites a sort of hysteria related to perceived powerlessness and oppression. People want to grab onto someone who makes them feel empowered as individuals. That makes it all the more important to vote with our heads and not let emotions take over as a strong motivating factor in our political choices. Emotions can blind people to the true issues that should be considered in choosing a leader.

Hmph. Mugabe. I thought I smelt the familiar stench of a true dicator and scumbag. The crime highlighted I thought I heard about it. This is sick and it goes to show that leaders could be far worse, just like the "For President" discussion we had. Historically and politically you are correct in Mugabe's assessment. He had some backwards policies but he was hailed as a hero. In the end he made things far worse than some of us could imagine. Zimbabwe was doing somewhat decent (well very decent compared to what followed). Mugabe came along with dictatorial policies, land steals and economic destruction. Never heard of a country with 4 to 5 digit inflation. I don't think it'll be that bad with the coming US election, but the future is never certain...I might be surprised. At the very least, there is little objectivity in analysis of the election (obviously but..). The candidates were rarely seen for what they are and the remaining ones aren't held to standards, actions, policies. I don't know Red, its starting to become one big blur over here. Didn't this whole thing drag on for nearly 2 years... enough already. -_-