How to lose an election.
‘Nuff said. Well okay here’s why:
1) Troopergate – she is under investigation for unlawfully attempting firing a state trooper, her ex-brother in law.
2) $26 million dollars in earmarks requested while she was mayor or Wasilla. She is campaigning as a reformer who is against such a practice.
3) Lobbyist ties – again another practice that she’s campaigning against.
4) Complete lack of foreign policy experience or even interest in such matters.
I want to mention the whole Bristol Palin pregnancy as well, not as a deficiency on Sarah Palin, as I believe families are complicated, and should be dealt privately. This is by no means a political issue, and speaks nothing of Palin’s politics, unless you want to discuss her views on abstinence and contraceptives. We will not go there today. However, the utter lack of vetting by John McCain is once again more evidence that this man is by no means capable of handling the office of President. It was a gut decision, a “maverick” decision, but ultimately a stupid one. Stupid.
Here’s the ultimate contrast between McCain and Obama. The fact is, Obama isn’t promising some kind of radical, idealistic change in Washington. Obama has consistenly preached a reasoned, rationaled, and pragmatic approach to government. Perfect evidence is his decision to pick Joe Biden as VP. He could have pulled a McCain to spark the electorate, instead he went for the seasoned, experienced, and qualified choice of Joe Biden. Another example is his opposition to the war in Iraq. He opposed it not because of ideology, but because of common sense. I can’t stress enough the difference here.
John McCain on the other hand is someone who feels it necessary, perhaps through some kind of personality deficiency, to approach any issue righteously or from “the gut”. It’s wonderful, and I’ve grown to love many who are just like him.
However, I believe in what Plato called the “Philosopher King.” A person like Obama, who thinks in nuance, is aggresive when necessary, and who can inspire and mobilize through ideas and oratory. Leaders like him come along very rarely. It would be more than a shame to see John McCain in office…more than a shame.
