At the risk of board wars, what's everyone's take on McCain's choice of Sara Palin; her family situation and her qualifications?
Why are her qualifications being questioned so much, yet Obama's aren't any more? What do Canadians think....would they rather see ANYONE in office that's not a Republican? Is Biden the antithesis of Obama (old Washington vs. new Washington)?
At this point, I see lots of promises, as always. Lots of "I'm a regular guy/gal...just like you, vote for me" and lots of politics as usual. *sigh*
Posted by: sam Date posted: Wed Sep 3 23:17:01 2008
Message: I just saw in the Toronto Star that 66% of Canadians want Obama to win. So why is it we elected Harper, aka Bush Jr. in our last election? I haven't followed the American election scene much this year, unlike the past 2 terms. I just want the Republicans out of there. This Palin woman sounds like a radical and I think McCain made a big mistake in having her as his running mate. I am a firm believer that pro life/pro choice etc. has no place in politics but it seems that things like this are always front and centre in elections in the US, not so much here. I would love to see the day when religion/race/gender has nothing to do with elections and politics and we just vote for the people.
Harper (our PM) has commercials about him now. Actors talk about all the wonderful things he's done, including one woman who says "I like that he's a family man with young children". What the hell does that have to do with his leadership qualities? And at the very end, they show him sitting hunched over with a dopey look on his face. I think he needs a new campaign manager!
Sigh, I am already sick and tired of the campaign stuff. Honestly, I am not impressed with either candidate, but if I got to vote, I would vote Obama. From what I have read so far, Palin has very little in the way of experience with foreign policy. Her state has less population than the city I live in (seriously). She is all for "abstinence only" education in schools instead safe sex education. I believe that is a good message (abstinence) but very unrealistic and you have to only look at her daughter to see how well that works (ok, that's mean, but it hasn't worked in her own family!). I dunno, she just doesn't seem like a good choice to me for a VP candidate. But what do I know, I don't get a vote and I am not an American!
Your election process is sooooo long in the US...how can you stand it, lol? Our Prime Minister is about to get the Governor General to set an election date of October 14th for a Federal election...campaigning, voting and electing the PM will be over an done with in 6 weeks, that's more like it *wink*
Posted by: Wendy Date posted: Tue Sep 2 14:56:15 2008
Message: Not big on Politcal topics, but I dont understand her accetping. I mean it is an honor, but 5 kids, one which has Downs. Isnt she busy enough? My Dad is McCains age (and no way can I see my Dad as the Pres of the USA), but what if he would die in office? She's got alot of irons in the fire at home, not to mention a pg teen (not that that should make a difference, but it is another worry).
I stand a Democrat!
Posted by: Stella Date posted: Tue Sep 2 11:06:01 2008
Message: I'm keeping my fingers quiet! NO response! I skim other politcal boards and things get pretty nasty. Most of us have a candidate in mind already and personally I don't want to read the bashing of either candidate. There is no perfect candidate. So you weigh the good and the bad and make your own decision and try to ignore everyone elses opinions.
Posted by: P Date posted: Tue Sep 2 10:56:44 2008
Message:
Hey Q - how are ya?
I think McCain made a fatal error picking Palin. She's simply not qualified. When he announced her my first thought was simple manipulation of the Hillary supporters. He just wanted a woman. Mistake.
While I do not think her family issues should come in to play, I do think they will.
I, for one, am always ready for this cr@p to be done with. That said, I thank God I live in a country where we have this privilege, regardless of how annoying it gets. To paraphrase Voltaire, I may not agree with what everyone says but I'll defend their right to say it.
