I thought John McCain's speech at the Republican convention was the best of his career. His life story is moving, and I believe him that he wants to protect America.
But I'm truly wondering: how can he protect America with a Vice President who has no foreign policy experience whatsoever?
I'm wondering, if I were a Republican, or an American less impressed by Obama than I am, and not sure whom to vote for in this crucial election, and I was moved McCain's speech tonight, and I wanted someone with his experience in the White House....
What would happen to the country if tragedy struck this 72-year-old and he died in office? What would happen to all his noble intentions then?
The Presidency would be in the hands of someone with zero foreign policy experience - someone picked by John McCain from obscurity to be just a heartbeat from his position.
The choice of VP running mate is the first truly Presidential decision that a would-be President must make.
Barack Obama chose someone with ample foreign experience. Joe Biden, in fact, has more foreign policy experience than just about any Senator in America.
And whom did John McCain choose?
If I were an undecided American, or even a Republican, that would be more than enough to make me think twice, and not vote for him.
See also: Pat Buchanan Shows His True Colors to Chris Matthews ... A DA (Not) and a Democrat (Not) Address the Republican Convention
And Coverage of Democratic Convention:
Infinite Regress Democratic Convention Coverage from Day Four: Obama Deliver's New Kind of Speech: Calls McCain on "Temperament" ... Al Gore: The Two Lines of History Converge
Infinite Regress Democratic Convention Coverage from Day Three: America Moves Up - Obama Nominated! ... Biden Hits McCain on Everything from Afghanistan to Amtrak
Infinite Regress Democratic Convention Coverage from Day Two: Patrick Buchanan on MSNBC: Hillary Will Campaign Hard for Obama, But Won't Shed Tears If He Loses ... Hillary Speaks Powerfully at Democratic Convention, in a Scene for the Ages
Infinite Regress Democratic Convention Coverage from Day One: Olbermann to Scarborough on MSNBC: "Jesus, Joe, Get a Shovel!" ... Ted Kennedy at 2008 Democratic Convention: JFK Would Be Smiling ... Michelle Obama's Speech: Bringing Home America
4 comments:
"What would happen to the country if tragedy struck this 72-year-old..."
Surely the question should be... What tragedy will befall your country if the people elect him???
What is it with the American love affair of all things military :-/
Two different questions - both are relevant - mine was designed to make people who might vote for McCain think twice...
Palin as VP is an absolute joke! There's no way McCain chose her based on what she can do. I swear he only chose her to win votes.
I think you're completely right, Julia.
Welcome to the Infinite Regress blog!
Paul
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