Are we sure it will count?

With all the hype of this Dem. and that Repub. and the solicitations to vote this way and that. The talk of change and visions for a country, the promises of new hopes and dreams and the rest of the political promises that are thrown around every four years one thought that still remains in my head. Did we ever fix the voting systems that put this shmuck in the White House the first time? I don't recall hearing that any of the approximately 15 states that implemented the Diebold voting systems ever having them removed.
So in the end, does it really matter if we vote in a great Democratic candidate? I don't think it will matter. The Repubs could nominate the incarnation of Hitler, (other than the ones already in office oh, and Guiliani) and the fascist prick could still wind up in office. If the system is broken than it doesn't matter who we vote for, a Republican is going to win.
Therefor, it pains me to say, but he who gets that nomination may be the most important. Although I don't like McCain as much as I did eight years ago, I'm glad his campaign is gaining strength. I don't like him over Ron Paul. I'd take Paul over any other Republican candidate. At least you know where he stands, but talk about not getting coverage...
My Problem with McCain is that he is just a good little soldier. When his own party turned their attact dogs on him and questioned his Military record of all things, he just layed there and took it. Didn't want to bite the hand that fed him i guess. As a veteran, I can say that active combat vets get a special amount of respect and rightfully so. This respect is multiplied exponentially for POW's, again rightfully so. For the GOP to attack McCains war record was despicable. They did it to Kerry as well and yes equally despicable, but McCain was one of there own and they disgraced themselves just to ensure that their puppet G.W. would get the party nod. And again, McCain said nothing and let the party he has been a part of for so many years just bite him in the ass.
So, that being said, if I have to take a (as my friend at assailant.org calls them) Repugnican, than I would prefer Paul. If not him, then I will take McCain. Better he then the religious extremists the party is trying to shove upon us.
peace
BB