Kentay,
You really call yourself an independent? Why? Based on what you've written you seem to be a rock-solid Democrat. You agree with the Democrat position well over 90% of the time. In fact, is there any issue in which you side with Republicans?
I just don't get this. Some of you people seem to think that if you aren't in complete lockstep or don't agree with 100% of Democrat positions, then you're independent. Nonsense, you're a Democrat. If total agreement were a requirement then there would be no Republicans or Democrats at all because nobody agrees 100% of the time with a political party. Nobody.
I generally agree with the Republican's domestic agenda but often disagree with their international policies and tactics. Am I an independent? Nope, I'm a Republican.