Obama likely to win and be a pragmatic centrist President

Election day is almost here and according to the polls it looks like Obama is going to win.
Which is exciting for the obvious historical reasons and that America will actually not elect a Republican for President. 2004 was just sad! Even in Canada there seemed to be a collective sadness of 4 more years of Bush and everyone seemed to walk with their head slightly down the day after Bush's victory, lol.

Speaking of lulz, this election has been full of it, mostly from the over the top attacks against Obama for being a secret Marxist Muslim. Which is hilarious since he is a christian (with a very interesting former Preacher) and that his policies are pretty remarkably centrist and moderate, which in comparison to Canada, is pretty close to our own Conservative Party.

Even American conservatives are supporting him, so yeah, it's change, but hardly anything radical. Though his tax cut plan for the middle class by increasing taxes on the rich is very interesting. Not even my social democratic party in Canada proposed something like that in the Canadian election, though they propose tax increases to corporations. And it looks like his health plan is a step in the right direction. Though his policies on Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the environment, may be a bit disappointing to Americans on the left I'm guessing.

Though, it's possible still he could surprise us. With all the current economic, geopolitical, and environmental problems and the possibility of China surpassing America and India moving ever so closely economically in the coming decade. It could provide the catalyst to pass through some very bold reforms and policies through.

Still, I'm not expecting anything too exciting from an Obama Presidency, which is better than being frustrated and angry all of time I suppose. If I was a committed Democratic partisan or in a swing state I would happily vote for him. If however, I was an independent lefty in a solidly Republican or Democrat state, I wouldn't rule out a vote for Nader or the Green Party candidate out of protest for not being liberal enough. Though, since I vote for a social democratic party in Canada, I would be in the far-left in the states. So my opinion may be irrelevant. :p