I have spent the last couple of months trying to remain optimistic; looking at the glass as half full. I believe the old adage that says, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, I think we've got ourselves a lemon with John McCain. While the addition of Sarah Palin to the ticket reenergized my faith, McCain's remarks at the last debate have soured my optimism. Free market conservatism has been left holding a half empty glass of bad lemonade. A recent post by Greenfaucet contributor, Chip Hanlon makes the point.

I know what some of you are thinking; John McCain is much better than the alternative and now is not the time to rail against our guy. John McCain may have an (R) next to his name but that's largely where the difference ends.

Both John McCain and Barack Obama represent a major step towards socialism. Granted, Obama is more inclined towards a leftist agenda, but McCain's recent proposals aren't much better. The only clear advantage with John McCain are his foreign policy positions. Regardless of who wins in November, for champions of limited government, 'tis the season of discontent.