Someone who is socially libertarian but economically lassez-faire should not support Obama.

Let's look at the personal reasons of why I decided to support Obama for president. It is, of course, true that I am socially libertarian and fiscally conservative. Obama is very much not a fiscal conservative. The opponent does not realize my options. First of all, Nader is not even an option because he has no chance of winning and I disagree with most of his points fiscally. He also seemed unprofessional based on his website. His views were even more fiscally liberal than Obama's. Secondly, Bob Barr, the Libertarian candidate for president, had no chance of winning. He supported the PATRIOT Act, which I think is a reason in itself to oppose a candidate as does any Libertarian. He sponsored the Defense of Marriage Act, which disallows equal rights to same-sex married couples even in states where same-sex marriage is legal. He also ran a bad campaign and seemed like a poor leader. Thirdly, McCain is hardly a fiscal conservative. He supports stimulus packages, voted over 50 times for higher taxes, and he supported vastly more regulation for businesses. Also, I think McCain's foreign policy is illogical, unlike Obama's. The Bush policy, that they themselves eventually abandoned, of not talking to enemies cannot and will not ever work. This is horrible for our soft power and will lead to a world full of militarism instead of diplomacy. McCain, also, supports the Iraq War, which is also terrible for our soft power and costs billions in debt. The unnecessary war is incredibly immoral. Over 105,000 people have died because of this war for no good reason. I cannot support a candidate who supports this war. Also, McCain also supports the federal income tax. McCain is also incredibly anti-gay. He opposes same-sex marriage, the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The Libertarian Party supports gay civil rights. Moreover, McCain would tip the Supreme Court into something very conservative, which not only renders the constitution meaningless, but makes it impossible for gays and lesbians to finally be extended their civil rights at the federal level like they have been extended them in California, Vermont, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Finally, Obama is fiscally not conservative. Additionally, neither is McCain. Therefore, my options are between two fiscally non-conservative candidates. McCain's foreign policy stance is important and ridiculous. Obama's stance is realistic and safe. This stance also is Libertarian. This statement from the Libertarian Party themselves opposes the Iraq War and McCain's foreign policy: "American foreign policy should seek an America at peace with the world and its defense against attack from abroad. We would end the current U. S. government policy of foreign intervention, including military and economic aid. We recognize the right of all people to resist tyranny and defend themselves and their rights. We condemn the use of force, and especially the use of terrorism, against the innocent, regardless of whether such acts are committed by governments or by political or revolutionary groups. " On gay issues the Libertarian Party agrees with Obama: "Sexual orientation, preference, gender, or gender identity should have no impact on the rights of individuals by government, such as in current marriage, child custody, adoption, immigration or military service laws. Consenting adults should be free to choose their own sexual practices and personal relationships. Government does not have the authority to define, license or restrict personal relationships. " So, if I must choose between two fiscal non-conservatives, I will certainly choose the fiscal non-conservative who supports logical, safe foreign policy and civil rights for all despite sexual orientation As should any Libertarian.