Donald, the issues to me really are life or death, healthcare, education... as well as energy policy... and the U.S./world economy (of which profit is an integral part, for without it, economies would not function).

I think we can all agree that the rise of economies around the world is a net positive for all, including the U.S. The dark cloud to that silver lining, however, is that the recent world economic boom is built on carbon-based fuels, specifically oil. As such, the world economy is overwhelmingly dependent on the unfettered and constant flow of oil. Quite simply that unfettered and constant flow of oil is dependent on Pax Americana... which is why Iranian nukes are important, why we have boots on the ground in Iraq... and why removing those boots is to invite disaster on many levels. These simple facts inform me as to what the most important issues are, and which presidential candidate understands and can respond to them the best.