Archive for October, 2008

What is Barack Obama hiding?

I’ve made myself very clear during this election. I’m voting for Barack Obama. I like the man, what he stands for, how he approaches issues, the world and people. But in all fairness I have to present this video I came across today. It’s a video that questions the veracity of Barack Obama’s claim that he’s a naturally born citizen of the United States. This is important because ONLY a naturally born citizen can be president. That’s why Arnold Schwarzenegger can’t be president. Watch the video, think, then read my comments below. 

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Does this change your mind about the election? Does this video warrant voting for John McCain or at the very least disqualifying Barack Obama from the race? What do you think will happen if he is disqualified before the election (which won’t happen, not enough time)? What do you think happens of this is settled while Obama is in office? 

My short answers are: No, it doesn’t change my mind about the election. I still like the idea of Obama as my President. I’m still going to vote for him. No, it doesn’t warrant voting for John McCain. You should vote for the person you want in office and NOT for someone who you have fundamental, ideological differences with. Yes, if this is true and Barack Obama is NOT a naturally born citizen then he should be disqualified. Just because it’s the law. What’s right is right. That doesn’t mean I don’t think he’s the best man for the job, because I do. But circumventing the laws instead of changing them is just wrong. If this is settled BEFORE the election – and again I don’t see it happening in less than 6 days – who gets the DNC’s nod for presidential nominee? Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton? I think it should go to Hillary Clinton. This is a moot point because it’s not going to happen. Courts just don’t work that fast on anything. Now what happens if this is settled AFTER the election and Barack Obama wins? Then he gets removed from the position and Joe Biden gets the presidency. Seems right at least logistically speaking doesn’t it? Then who does he pick for a VP? man my head is spinning with all the “if’s.”

Personally I don’t think anything is going to happen with this. It will go the way side just like the 9/11 conspiracy theories. No matter how strong the case is it will go away. The overall good of the country is more important than something this small. And it is a small thing people. For those of you who are jumping up and down now, relax. If true it is wrong, by the law, but it’s small and doesn’t change who Barack Obama is, and he is the best man for the job right now.

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Is John McCain Getting A Fair Shake From The Press?

Apparently there is some scuttlebut that John McCain isn’t getting fair treatment by the press compared to Barack Obama. I’m sure John McCain would say the same thing. Why not? If you’re losing it has to be everyone elses fault and not your platform or your campaign. God forbid the news agencies report that John McCain is losing. They really should just say “Hey everyone, it’s a dead heat. Forget all these poll numbers showing the McCain Palin ticket losing ground every single day.” Well, to be honest he’s not going to get loads of kudos from me either… you’re fore warned. But in the interest of fairness I’ll post the entire Yahoo article here for you to read and judge for yourself. I know there are McCain supporters that read this and don’t take offense at my opinions. You know what they say about opinions. But here’s the thing. If there really isn’t any good news to report what are the news agencies supposed to do? Make up rosy things to say about the candidate? I’ve got an idea… Hey John, accept that you’re losing because of the way you ran your campaign. You chose Sarah Palin as a political stunt and now you have a lead weight around your neck. You decided to go the route of negative political attacks on Barack Obama. You couldn’t hide your disdain for him during the debates. You can’t seem to control your temper. You keep changing your message. Maybe if you stuck with what was working when you were ahead, you would still be ahead. (more…)

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Is Sarah Palin Hurting John McCain’s Chances?

I just read on Yahoo News the article “A Drag On The Ticket.” This article discusses whether or not Sarah Palin is negatively affecting John McCain’s campaign for President of the United States. An excerpt from the article about a nationwide poll about the biggest concerns regarding John McCain:

In an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released last night, the number one concern about McCain was Palin’s perceived lack of qualifications.

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This morning, NBC’s Political Director Chuck Todd explained McCain’s “Palin problem”:

“Speaking of Palin, her numbers have plummeted in our poll. For the first time, she has a net-negative fav/unfav rating (38%-47%), the only principal [candidate] to carry that distinction. What’s more, 55% think she’s unqualified to serve as president if the need arises, which is a troublesome number given McCain’s age. (Have worries about McCain’s age risen because of Palin? Seems to be the case).”

Personally I really find it hard to believe this is a shock to people. Everyone was surprised when he named her as his running mate. I’m sure she was just as taken back when he asked her. I call it as soon as he came public with her as his running mate he lost the campaign. No question at all. Sarah was his pick for a few reasons. #1 – To satisfy the republican party’s conservative base. #2 – To go after the disgruntled Hillary Clinton voters. #3 – To light a fire under his dying campaign. The choice was NOT about picking the best person to be Vice President. It was gamble of a choice to election and nothing more. If you ask me I think it’s sad too. The John McCain everyone has know over the years – The Maverick – is not the man running for president this year. This John McCain is just trying to win at all costs. Sarah Palin was ONLY a strategic gamble to win the election. Here’s a bit from the article from John McCain about Sarah Palin:

Obviously, the McCain people aren’t loving this and Politico reports that the candidate himself says he’s “amazed” by the reaction to his VP pick. Politico writes:

“She is a governor, the most popular governor in America,” McCain said. “I think she is the most qualified of any that has run recently for vice president.”

“I’m amazed. I’m amazed. Which is better? Serve 35 years in the United States Senate and say you’ve got to divide Iraq into three different countries, or be governor of a state and a reformer and give people their tax dollars back and bring about reform in the way that your state does business? Which is better?”

That statement just smells so typical politics, particularly republican/Bush politics. “Let’s just keep saying the sky is green. Eventually everyone will believe it.” He thinks if he keeps running around saying she’s more than qualified to be VP, and in worst case scenario, President, everyone will eventually buy into it too. He must really think so little of the American people to sit there a feed us that line of BS. Well, I guess it’s not so unfounded. Bush and company did it regarding Iraq, so John is only working off previous precedent.

Anyway, it’s not like you don’t know how i feel about this election, John McCain and Sarah Palin. I’m just happy that most people are starting to open their eys and see things for what they really are.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Final Presidential Debate Recap

Last night was the final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. A slightly different setup than the last two debates. Moderated by Bob Schieffer from CBS, this debate offered each of the candidates 2 minutes to answer the posed question then a 5 minute “discussion” time so they may go back and forth. The expectations for John McCain were that he really needed to hit a home run in this debate to give him any chance of winning the election. The expectations for Barack Obama were that he just needed to maintain his poise and keep looking presidential. So long as he didn’t get knocked out by McCain he would come out ahead. Admittedly John McCain had a much bigger obsticle to over come.

John McCain came out hard in the first thirty minutes or so of the debate. Overall I liked who I saw sitting there. He was confident, knowledgeable, quick and hard hitting on issues. I’m not saying he was always right with those hits but they were affective. I even sat up a bit when John said “Sen Obama, I am not President Bush. … You wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.” That, in my opinion was his best moment. Obama’s response was a little more tame than I would of liked but then that’s why I’m here and he’s there. Barack responded by saying “If I’ve occasionally mistaken your policies for George Bush’s policies, it’s because on the core economic issues that matter to the American people — on tax policy, on energy policy, on spending priorities — you have been a vigorous supporter of President Bush.” Then John McCain started down the typical road of attacking Obama’s relationship with William Ayers, ACORN and even hammered on about Rep John Lewis. It was during this point when John McCain started to lose me and it would seem a majority of the viewing public. I’ll say it again. John McCain – give me a reason to vote for you, not a reason NOT to vote for Barack Obama! That tactic is a last resort and it’s a loser mentality. That’s not the John McCain I know. Also, someone should remind Johna McCain that the camera is ALWAYS on. All his grimaces and faces were evident to the world. His disdain for Brack Obama still showed. That was just as disappointing as anything. I guess this happens when you’ve essentially been running for president for the last 8 years and you’re so close and watch it slipping away.

Barack Obama came out flat. He was on the defensive for the first half of the debate. Barack couldn’t seem to get on top of the discourse. That is until John McCain went negative as mentioned above. It was then that John showed his erratic angered side. As Barack Obama weathered the attacks he grew strength. Then as he found his stride. He hammered away on the economy, healthcare etc. McCain just didn’t have the juice. He shot his wad early then got angry while attacking Obama and never came back.

All in all I’d have to say Barack Obama won this debate for a few reasons. He had a command of the issues that are at the heart of worries across america these days. He was able to answer and correct all of John McCains arguments, false and otherwise. Lastly he kept his cool and poise. He still looked more presidential than John McCain. If you have to ask if that’s important, let me just point out the goober we have in office right now.

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Minority Report’s Pre-Crime Division is a Reality

REALLY!? The Department of Homeland Security as developed technology that allows them to scan people as they walk through an area and tell if they are up to no good. 

This sounds a lot like the Tom Cruise movie “Minority Report” where we have developed a technology that can detect hostile thoughts in people and arrest them before they even actually commit a crime. I don’t know a single person who saw the movie that didn’t enjoy it for entertainment value but thought it was an aberration of power and technology. Well, here we go people. This is a quote from the website I found the article on.

Last year, New Scientist revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security is developing a system designed to detect “hostile thoughts” in people walking through border posts, airports and public places. The DHS says recent tests prove it works.

Project Hostile Intent as it was called aimed to help security staff choose who to pull over for a gently probing interview – or more.

Commentators slated the idea that sensors could spot people up to no good from their pulse rate, breathing, skin temperature, or fleeting facial expressions. One likened it to the “pre-crime” units that predict criminal behaviour in the movie Minority Report.

I don’t know about you but this kind of thing worries me. While I’m fascinated with the technology and ability to do certain things, I also believe we’re headed in a scary direction. Remember the book 1984 by George Orwell? Big Brother is watching and if we’re not careful soon we may be in a position we don’t want to be in and it’s too late to do anything about it. 

You can read the whole article for yourself at the New Scientist Blog.

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

I’m BEGGING you – PLEASE VOTE!

Every self respecting intelligent american out there really needs to vote. I know some people think, “Well what does my one single vote mean? No one will miss just mine.” The problem with that thinking is that a great many people are thinking the same way. SO it’s not just one vote, it’s a huge amount of votes.

Truthfully, I don’t really care who you vote for but I do care that you DO vote! We all have our ideas and beliefs. We carry them into the election booth and vote with our hearts and minds. Here are two reasons we all need to get out there, pick a candidate, and vote. These are funny but sad as well. Remember… EVERY vote counts equally… even these votes!

Howard Stern had one of his guys go into Harlem in Manhattan and interview people about who they were voting for. Sal deliberately interviewed black people and asked why they were voting for Barack Obama. Some of you may not like Howard but this interview speaks volumes about what people know and don’t know. *note* minimal cursing

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The next video clip is of some apparently drunk southerners on an ATV discussing why we SHOULDN’T vote for Barack Obama. *note* the “N” word is used a couple of times

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I know these people don’t represent the majority of our country. But it does underscore how un-informed some people are.

Also I was trying to interjecting a little humor and levity into this heavily contested Presidential election. I hope you got a little chuckle out of this, I did. Now…

PLEASE get out there and vote people!!

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

Andover law school convenes Bush War Crimes Conference

Let me know what you think about this one. I know it’s an old issue but I think it’s still a relevant one. How much responsibility does the President accept or deserve? The whole 9/11 conspiracy issue seems to have gone by the way side but is that really just due to the A.D.D. this country has or do most people not feel that way?  It seems this is nothing more than just an exercise for the Andover Law School, but should it be more?

 

by Stephen C. Webster
Saturday, September 13, 2008

PROGRAM WILL RETURN SUNDAY, 9 A.M. Eastern

Saturday morning, the dean of Massachusetts School of Law at Andover will convene a two day planning session with a single focus: To arrest, put to trial and carry out sentence on criminals in the Bush Administration.

The conference, arranged by Lawrence Vevel, cofounder of the Andover school, will focus on which of Bush’s officials and members of Congress could be charged with war crimes. The plan also calls for “necessary organizational structures” to be established, with the purpose of pursuing the guilty “to the ends of the Earth.”

“For Bush, Richard Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and John Yoo to spend years in jail or go to the gallows for their crimes would be a powerful lesson to future American leaders,” Velvel said in a media advisory.

In a published document entitled “The Long Term View” (PDF link), Vevel argues, at the very least, “there is no question” George W. Bush is guilty of conspiracy to commit torture, a war crime.

“He is a former drunk, was a serial failure in business who had to repeatedly be bailed out by daddy’s friends and wanna-be-friends, was unable to speak articulately despite the finest education(s) that money and influence can buy, has a dislike of reading, so that 100-page memos have to be boiled down to one page for him, is heedless of facts and evidence, and appears not even to know the meaning of truth,” said Vevel.

The conference will focus on:

# What international and domestic crimes were committed, which facts show crimes under which laws, and what punishments are possible.

# Which high level Executive officials — and Federal judges and legislators as well, if any — are chargeable with crimes.

# Which international tribunals, foreign tribunals and domestic tribunals (if any) can be used and how to begin cases and/or obtain prosecutions before them.

# The possibility of establishing a Chief Prosecutor’s Office such as the one at Nuremburg.

# An examination of cases already brought and their outcomes.

# Creating an umbrella Coordinating Committee with representatives from the increasing number of organizations involved in war crimes cases.

# Creating a Center to keep track of and organize compilations of relevant briefs, articles, books, opinions, and facts, etc., on war crimes and prosecutions of war criminals.

And, addressing the conference will be:

# Famed former Los Angeles prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, author of the best-selling “The Prosecution of George W. Bush For Murder” (Vanguard).

# Phillippe Sands, Professor of Law and Director of the Centre of International Courts and Tribunals at University College, London. He is the author of “Torture Team: Rumsfeld’s Memo and the Betrayal of American Values” (Penguin/Palgrave Macmillan), among other works.

# Jordan Paust, Professor of Law at the University of Houston and author of “Beyond The Law.”

# Ann Wright, a former U.S. Army colonel and U.S. Foreign Service official who holds a State Department Award for Heroism and who taught the Geneva Conventions and the Law of Land Warfare at the Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg, N.C. She is the coauthor of “Dissent: Voices of Conscience.”

# Peter Weiss, Vice President of the Center For Constitutional Rights, which was recently involved with war crimes complaints filed in Germany and France against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and others.

# Benjamin Davis, Associate Professor at the University of Toledo College of Law and former American Legal Counsel for the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration.

# David Lindorff, journalist and co-author with Barbara Olshansky of “The Case for Impeachment: Legal Arguments for Removing President George W. Bush from Office”(St. Martin’s Press).

# Colleen Costello of Human Rights USA.

# Christopher Pyle, a professor at Mt. Holyoke and author of several book on international matters.

# Lawrence Velvel, a leader in the field of law school education reform, who has written numerous internet articles on issues relevant to the conference.

Watch the Bush War Crimes Conference on Saturday, 9 a.m. EST – 5:15 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST. in the embedded video below [here:http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Andover_law_school_convenes_Bush_War_0913.html]. This story will be updated as noteworthy. 

Source  URL: http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Andover_law_school_convenes_Bush_War_0913.html

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Obama and McCain’s Second Presidential Debate Recap

I was ready. I prepared for the debate last night like I would for a full day of watching football. I put out a bunch of snacks and a gallon of water – I need to drink more water. I even make a quick bathroom run so I wouldn’t have to in the middle of the debate and miss anything. Set the DVR to record and sat back ready to enjoy the evening. The town hall debate is where John McCain shines. That’s where he feels most at home. He’s done hundreds of them. He knows the feel and flow of the room. This is where he will separate himself from Barack Obama. Show how he is man of the people. Show how he is the leader we need to take us into the next decade. I’m ready….

I was unimpressed. Completely. While John McCain did a smidgen better than he did in the first debate, he didn’t hit it out of the park, which of course he needed to do because of his failing numbers in the polls. I still saw McCains obvious disdain for Barack Obama. It was evident in his mannerisms during the debate and after the debate when both candidates and their wives were talking with the people in the room. I still think it’s looks really bad for John McCain. I can see many different reasons for it. Firstly, he’s trying to give off the impression that he’s better than Obama. Not giving Obama the respect he deserves by pacing around the set while Obama is speaking. Reminiscent of Adm. Stockdale’s performance in the VP debate of 1992. Second, he’s losing and he’s not a gracious loser. Personally I think it’s both reasons. 

Below is a portion of a report from CNN with some poll numbers regarding the debate. They are spot on and you may find some of them a bit surprising but nevertheless very telling of where this election is going. 

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (CNN) – A national poll of debate watchers suggests that Sen. Barack Obama won the second presidential debate.

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain sparred about domestic policy during their second presidential debate.

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain sparred about domestic policy during their second presidential debate.

Fifty-four percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey conducted after the debate ended said that Obama did the best job in the debate, with 30 percent saying Sen. John McCain performed better.

According to the poll, 64 percent had a favorable opinion of Obama after the debate, up four points from before the event. Fifty-one percent of those polled had a favorable opinion of McCain after the debate unchanged from before its start.

A majority said Obama seemed to be the stronger leader during the debate, 54 percent to 43 percent, and by a more than two to one margin — 65 percent to 28 percent — viewers thought Obama was more likable during the debate.

CNN polling director Keating Holland said Obamamade some gains on the leadership issue even before the debate.

“McCain’s advantage on leadership shrunk from 19 points in September to just five points this weekend,” Holland said. “If Obama can use this debate to convince Americans that he is a stronger leader thanMcCain, he may be difficult to defeat.” Watch entire debate: Video 1 » | Video 2 » | Video 3 »

A majority of debate watchers polled thought Obama was more intelligent, by a 57 percent to 25 percent margin over McCain. Debate watchers also thought Obama more clearly expressed his views by a two to one margin, 60 percent to 30 percent.

Debate watchers questioned thought McCain, rather than Obama, spent more time attacking his opponent, with 63 percent saying McCain went more on the attack, as opposed to just 17 percent saying Obama.

Half of those polled said Obama answered questions more directly, 13 points ahead of McCain, and by a 14-point margin, debate watchers thought Obama seemed to care more about the problems of audience members who asked questions. Read entire transcript of debate

McCain did come out on top in one category that neither candidate wants to win. By a 16-point margin, debate watchers thought the Arizona senator seemed more like a typical politician during the debate.

“For McCain, the key finding may be that his favorable rating did not change at all,” Holland said. “It’s unclear whether Obama will gain any momentum from Tuesday night’s debate, but it looks like McCain will not do so. For a candidate who has consistently been a few points behind in national polls, that’s not a good sign.”

The poll suggests that independent voters thought Obama won the debate. Fifty-four percent of those identifying themselves as independents said the Illinois senator performed best, with 28 percent saying that McCain did the better job.

Personally I saw Obama very polished and Presidential. He has grown and learned over the last 2 years. He has a grasp of the issues and how to get his point across to the american people. He handles adversity well. He’s poised and knowledgeable in the face of hardship. He conveys a sense confidence and professionalism. He’s a man I can respect as our leader.

McCain didn’t look like any of that to me. He looked like he was desperate and looking for a kink in Obama’s armor. He was trying too hard to bring Obama down. McCain really needs focus on giving people a real reason to vote for him as opposed to giving us reason NOT to vote for Obama. That is a loser mentality. If John McCain feels so confident in his leadership abilities, in his foreign policy, economic policy etc. then he should be talking about that. Show me why you’re the better person to lead this country. Show me you have better ideas and plans. Show me you can be “Presidential” and not a cry baby.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

$700 Billion Bail Out… Is this the REAL reason?

Ok now that’s it’s passed we know it’s actually $810 billion bail out. The extra $110 billion is full of pork that Senate Majority Leader (D) Harry Reid squeezed in there to “sweeten” the deal and garner votes to pass the bill. For things like wooden arrows made for kids archery, Rum and even race tracks. Tax breaks for those things, he said, would stimulate the economy. I really don’t think ANYONE buys that ridiculous answer. We all know it’s politics as usual. But I digress. This article is meant to shine a light on a very dark secret about the markets. A secret that in and of itself could have been the catalyst for the economic failure we face now. 

Watch the video and let me know what you think…

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Monday, October 6th, 2008

Vice Presidential Debate Recap

I’ve been itching to write about the Vice Presidential debate that aired on October 2, 2008. I wanted to jump on and start writing when it was over but I though it better to wait and mull it over for a few days. Why? Because my initial reaction would have been harsh and probably wouldn’t have put forward a very balanced review. I tried guys, really I did. But this won’t come across as a balanced review any way. Luckily this isn’t Fox News. It’s The Red Pill Society. We welcome and present all viewpoints equally and fairly. This just happens to be mine and you’re free to give me yours.

Let’s start with Sarah Palin. I have to say she did so much better this time around than she has done in the last couple of public interviews with Charlie Gibson and Katie Couric. Of course the bar was so low that so long as she didn’t faint up there she would have done better. But Thursday night she sounded more comfortable with the situation and ready to answer questions…. sort of anyway. She was still reading from prepared speeches, all night long. Let’s forget all the Republican spin jobs about Sarah Palin. She is remarkably and undeniably unprepared for the job of Vice President. I know this may sound like more of a personal attack on the woman but it’s not meant that way. She is awful! Pathetic! Really people, wake up! “I may not answer the question the way you want, but I’m going to talk directly to the American people and tell them about my qualifications…. smile… wink…” Really? I mean REALLY?! That’s her answer. I’ll hand it to her. At least she had the balls to tell everyone straight out that she doesn’t have a direct answer to the questions so instead she’s going to just ramble about something else and give us her resume. When she said that I literally dropped and shook my head. I couldn’t believe she said that out loud.

I don’t know about you guys but quite frankly I’m so tired of all the small little quips, grins, winks, got’cha’s, wit’cha’s and shout out’s to a 3rd grade class. Yeah, that all screams Vice President to me. And if I hear her say “we’re the mavericks” one more time I’m going to throw my 6-pack at my TV.  Look haven’t we had enough of the country bumkin persona for the last 8 years? Hasn’t watching George W. Bush, a man would probably invented beer pong, with his head bob, crooked smile, winks, leaning on the podium and bastardization of the English language embarrassed you enough yet? I’m sorry folks. I don’t want another “chum” in the white house… even if it is for vice president. I don’t want someone who has a “first dude” in the house. That kind of folksie crap works well for the small town, community feel. Hell, I live in a small town and I know the mayor and the people on the city council personally. I get it on that level. But for the job of VP, you better have a hell of a lot more bullets in the chamber than just ‘saying’ you appeal to the average Joe. You better appeal to heads of nations and other international figures. You better come across knowledgeable about foreign affairs, economic trends, social implications, historical events, supreme court rulings and know more than how to gut a moose (do people gut moose?). In her defense I don’t particularly care if she remembered what she read on a daily basis. We all mis-speak at times or even forget things when put on the spot. I do believe she has been over handled by the McCain camp. They’ve pumped her full of information and rehearsed her to the point she’s ready to bust. She has nothing to say about herself really so they’re using smoke and mirrors and redirection in hopes we can be duped like we were with George W. Bush. Most of all her answers are John McCain says, does, did, will do etc. Doesn’t she have anything of her own to say or do? Apparently not. Maybe she’ll be ready and back in the future to run for president. Maybe even against Hillary Clinton. Never mind, Hillary will bury her in her sleep. I’m looking at the big picture here and all I see is a plastic singing Bass mounted on the wall. 

Joe Biden – gotta love him. This is the man who perfected the saying “Open mouth, insert foot.” Not to mince words, EVER, he showed a huge amount of restraint Thursday night. So much so I thought he was flat in the first half of the debate. It just wasn’t Joe. That may have been a good thing though. He did pick up and showed a bit of who he really is after that. Not much but some. He did fall real flat with his snide attack about the “ultimate bridge to no where.” It’s readily apparent the people are growing tired of negative attacks. I know that was tame for him but he really needs to stay away from those childish tactics. He should leave those things to those who have nothing else to offer. It’s understandable coming from someone with no experience or knowledge, sad but it’s still understandable. He’s the elder statesman and he needs to act like it. Besides that comment I thought he handled himself perfectly. He walked that fine line with the grace of a Flying Wallenda. He completely destroyed her when it came to foreign policy. He knows so much and had all kinds of facts at the ready. He better know all that stuff though. He’s been in the Senate longer than John McCain. He was affable, knowledgeable and sincere. Joe Biden won that debate hands down. 

In the end we’re voting for the top of the ticket. We’re voting for Barack Obama or John McCain. They’re the ones who will lead us into the next decade. The VP choice isn’t a small choice though. Their choice in VP running mates shows what they were thinking. Who they want and need next to them to lead our country. It shows a certain judgement and character. Joe Biden as a choice shows to me that Barack wanted someone more experienced than himself. Someone who knows the country, it’s recent history, foreign leaders, economic issues and global trends. Sarah Palin as a choice shows to me that John wanted someone to satisfy his religious republican base. Someone who could potentially get the female vote that would have gone with Hillary Clinton. Someone who could give a spark to his failing campaign. Let’s see now… who was thinking “Country First” with that choice? Easy one… Barack Obama. Let’s not forget the other question. What happens if the unthinkable occurs and the president dies in office. Who do you REALLY think is ready to be President of the United States of America?

Sunday, October 5th, 2008