Obama or McCain?

[Atrahasis]

Many people may be inclined to believe that were I an American I'd be a Democrat and vote for them all the time. Untrue, because were there a Republican that I liked that I thought would lead the country to prosperity, I'd vote for him. In fact, I'm a Reagan and Huckabee fan. Why? I just like them for their grass roots family-oriented approach and the honest delivery. On the other hand, I can't stand Romney who comes off as someone I'd buy a used appliance from.

So I'm not an Obama fan, but quite honestly I just have the feeling that he'd make a better leader than McCain. Since we can't count executive experience for either of them, I'd tend to put my money on the guy I think has the higher IQ. Yes, I do value a smart man. I look down on the argument that a president doesn't have to be smart himself because he always has "brain packs" floating around him, because that was Bush and he turned out to be the worst ever.

Also, with Biden at his side they just look strong. McCain with Palin just looks old and weak.

Can't wait for the debates...but I really wish that people would trust smart this time.

And I lament the fact that I can't speak disparagingly of McCain without raising the "old man" and "weak woman" angles which may make me look prejudiced, but these are legitimate issues for me. I just know I'd rather have a man in his prime at the top of his game as a president over an old man and a woman. And it seems that the majority of even the women of the country would agree if the polls are an indication.

Feel free to let the opinions fly! ;D

[Atrahasis]

Wow, I was impressed with Cindy. Clarity of focus and obviously generous.

[USS Mariner]

People seem to forget that McCain's senatorial "record" is irrelevant, thanks to his wholesale backpedaling on every single issue on his platform.

Abortion?
In 2000, he supported it. 2008, he wants to get rid of it.

Pandering to Party Politics?
In 2000, he denounced this. In 2006, he speaks at Liberty University, after denouncing Jerry Falwell (founder of Liberty Uni) as an "agent of intolerance."

Tax Cuts?
In 2004, he would repeal the Bush Tax Cuts. In 2008, he'll make them permanent.

Iraq War
In 2002, he expressed his concern that the Iraq War would not be "difficult." In 2006, he stated that he understood that the Iraq War would be a difficult undertaking.

Say what you want about Obama, but unlike McCain, he's consistent with his own (albeit, short) record. When you vote Obama, be sure that his record will truly indicate what he will do in office. If you vote McCain, you have no fucking clue what he's gonna do.

As for Palin:

Bridge Buster?
She voted for the "Bridge to Nowhere" before voting against it, after being elected Governor. However, she was happy to keep the $230 million that was ear-marked for the bridge's construction.

Oil Overseer
She did build a $5 billion budget surplus from taxes on oil companies within Alaska, but she also sits on one of the most profitable and oil-rich areas in the world. I find it hard to believe that the oil companies would dare say no and risk losing access to America's Alaskan Oil Utopia.

[Atrahasis]

I sort of admire that he has somewhat of an independent spirit, but as you point out this can be a form of wishy-washiness when you're being pulled in different directions by the powerful forces of left vs right.

At least he's not a downright traitor like Lieberman. I wonder if he has any inkling that no one really likes a dog that bites his own kind? It would have been better had he officially announced a changeover to the Republican side, because then at least he'd be standing up for what he (now) believes in, and not just be a simple traitor.