Isn't it weird that Joe the Plumber is what the Republican party is trying to focus on in these final days of the 2008 elections?

I have been a republican since I immigrated to the USA in 1991 and I believe the difference between the parties is very clear and has no middle standing. I never thought the day will come when I will be voting for a Democratic President.

I also thought someone like "Joe The Plumber" would be someone that Democrats would use to show their point about equality for all and bridging the gap between middle class and people that make a lot of money in the USA.  I would have thought that MCCain would go for someone like me "Lino The CEO" to show that he will not raise taxes on myself or my small business.

Anyway, my decision is made and I have to say it was not an easy decision.  I am voting for Obama on Tuesday.

Yes, I know, Obama will cause me to pay more taxes because I am in the higher 5% bracket of the country.  But honestly, taxes can not possibly be the only reason someone would vote for a President.  I am voting for Obama because I am convinced he is a great human being, great father, calm person, shows respect to the people around him, shows respect to other countries (friendly or not). I was also in Europe 2 weeks ago and I was amazed on how many Europeans are wearing Obama shirts in the streets.

I am sick of wars and arrogance and looking forward to being led by a decent President that make me proud and continues to remind me of the gift I have been given to live in the USA.

John MCCain is a decent man and I think he would have been a decent President, unfortunately these times call for more than what he has to offer.

I predict that Obama on Tuesday night (before 10:00 PM PST) will be announced the new elected President of the USA by at least 12 points differential.

May God bless our beautiful country and our next President.