John McCain's nomination of Sarah Palin as his vp candidate brings back reminders of the whole Bush problem. George W. is an evangelical Christian, so many Christians in this nation believed that because he's a Christian he would make a great president. The lack of insight is remarkable, but it is evident that Christians don't take the time to think much below the surface before becoming a cheerleader for their fellow believer.
Sarah Palin seems to have done some great things as governor. She has raised taxes on oil companies and confronted corrupt Republicans. But she has also given positions to unqualified high school friends and carries out great secrecy in her administration. She is also quick to label critics as "haters" and keep them out of her inner circle of advisors. These are qualities we are trying to get rid of in national leaders. Her absence as governor has caused great frustration for many mayors, yet she has kept her family a high priority. As vp, she will not be able to have it both ways - either her family will suffer or she will not carry out her responsibilities faithfully. I am also uncomfortable knowing that she exposed her pregnant daughter to national scrutiny at such a difficult time in her life. Is her ambition admirable? Can't she recognize that her ambition is premature? She can't honestly believe that she is ready to take over for John McCain as president if something should happen to him, can she? In her interview the other night she sounded like a Republican puppet, saying exactly what she had been told to say. I, for one, do want a resume with some global experience from someone who may rule the free world. I want someone who knows what is going on and has definite insight into the problems we are facing. This isn't a final you can cram for, this is a position requiring a lot of knowledge and wisdom gained over time. At this point, I think John McCain really blew it. He gave a great speech at the convention, but his choice for vp is the mirror image of Bush. His negative ads are in direct opposition to what he said we were all tired of in his acceptance speech. The two-party system stinks and I can't buy into it. I'm writing in Ron Paul.
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Right on, there MomOnFire! I personally dig it when someone is willing to speak up rather than just being swept along with the tide of the party nearest to one's own views.
There is no question in my mind that Hilary is more qualified to lead the nation... Scary at best.
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