The debate is on! Thoughts on being politically open-minded

Okay you guys, I have a theory. You know how Stephen Colbert doesn't see race?

I think John McCain doesn't see people of different races.

He can't see black people. That's why he didn't look at Barack Obama or Michelle Obama all night last night, not like once, even when Obama was directly talking to him, or watching him steadily. That's why he kept blinking rapidly and distractingly, like some sort of lizard -- because he knew he was talking to someone, and just couldn't figure out where he was! He was trying to unfog his ancient eyes.

Or maybe he just can't see, period. I don't know. Were his eyes among the things that were falling apart in his medical report?

All joking aside, I really, deeply admire people who can say, "I don't vote blindly. I judge the candidates based on their policies and their stances on the issues. I listen to the debates and then I make an informed decision." I do this with my fandoms and my pairings every day. I wish I could do it with politics.

( But at the same time, I think there's something wrong with you for saying it. Important words under the cut. )