A Teachable Moment

This is a remarkable state of affairs in which we find ourselves. John McCain, once a proud but wounded symbol of the American spirit, an embodiment of the rare straight talk absent from political discourse, a genuine bipartisan agent of transparency and compromise, has betrayed his personal principles to shore up the support of a constituency which he disdains. That perhaps would be understandable if he had chosen a superior and qualified counterpart, however extreme his or her positions. But the selection of Sarah Palin is unfolding into one of the most horrifying denouements of political theatre ever to have disgraced this great nation. Discounting the experience factor, there is simply no excusing the complete lack of mental acuity demonstrated by this candidate. Governor Palin cannot overcome this basic intellectual failing---on all levels. And by putting the entire nation at such potentially great risk by his selection, Senator McCain has committed an unpardonable breach of trust against us all.

Biden should look at Palin and laugh. All serious minded people who still believe in the political process find her to be a joke. And the joke's on McDaddy!
Yes, I'm for Obama and I'm a white older woman, so make of that what you will.

Biden should focus on the fundamental differences between the parties of McCain and Obama. He should focus on the economy and illustrate how the current financial disaster is a direct consequence of "trickle down" economics. Corporate tax breaks and the "hands off" de-regulation policies, which the republican party and McCain specifically tout as the backbone of their economic strategy, have not resulted in job creation and econimic growth but have, in fact, trickled down (or should I say gushed down ?) a big fat bailout bill to the american tax payer.

Biden should focus on the fundamental party differences between candidates McCain and Obama. He should focus on economy and illustrate how the current financial disaster is a direct consequence of "trickle down" economics. The corporate tax breaks and "hands off " policies of de-regulation which the republican party and specifically McCain have touted as the backbone of the republican economic strategy has, in fact, not resulted in new jobs or economic growth but in a big fat bailout which has "trickled down" ,or more like gushed down, to the american taxpayer.

"She should want that lead to be: Palin came across as a likable, caring person who believes what she says."

Problem is.... She is the only one that can understand what she is believing based on what she says....

Ok article, however IF Palin comes across as the article suggests it will confirm my belief that she could not hold this office and especially true regarding the Office of the President. I don't want a VP or President that just knows how I'm struggling, I want one who especially knows how to get me out of this mess, and handle ALL of the super important repair jobs left to us by the repug party which she is part of.....NO SALE......O8/12

mccainsupporter tries very hard to paint an alternate picture of McCain's dismal performance in Annapolis by arguing that it was McCain's "honor" causing him to sink into the bottom tier. First, that would take a HELL of a lot of demerits, and secondly, there has been so little evidence of this vaunted McCain "honor" during this election as to make such a theory absolutely laughable. McCain has been lying, cheating, disgraceful.

Economic Situation In the U. S. A.

By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment.

The Wall Street is currently continuing its drastic collapse and there is no light can be seen at this tunnel to Hell. Much of the U. S. economic problems are related to their current election. The following are my perspective to the the current economic situation in the United States:

(1) The current stock market collapse may be artificial which was cause by Blacks who want to create sight of economic downturn o force Americans to elect Barack Obama for a solution of their problems. Small investment groups of minorities could short sale in the stock market to bring about drastic Wall Street collapse.

(2) The U. S. housing could be caused by Black who might have relocated to other states and live with relatives and friends to generate favorable electoral environment and vote counts according to percentages of state population. This is to help Obama in their election. So there is a possibility that the housing crisis could be resolved after the election.

(3) The housing crisis was cause by the White people also for favorable election outcomes in a particular state. This is similar to situation number (2). In general, the American political system is now proven to be a great failure which has and will continue to affect the well being of Worldwide economy for long term. Whenever there is a election, one side always need to create economic downturn to blame on the incumbent government. Also, a change of governing party will create instability and insecurity to invite terrorist attacks such as the September 11, 2001 disaster. The U. S. should adopted new form of political system and learn from the Chinese before it is too late. Communism Chinese style is the best political system.

(4) On the other hand, the American economic crisis could be real and there will be no solutions in sight and the Great Depression II is imminent. So Environment help us!

I present to you America, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE, Barack Obama, Sir ,here is your seat in the Oval Office. Mr. Obama , your task is to clean up the Horrific, Nightmarish Mess the GOP made for it's people. It will require a lot of help Sir. You will be hindered, slimed, sabotaged, and smeared relentlessly by the GOP and Fixed News. Do your best Mr. Pres. and GOD BLESS.

Kwansi Mifune denied today that Biden will be asked to step aside if he does not perform well in the debate. "Barack is proud of his choice of Mr. Biden. Barack looks forward to having Mr. Biden as his VP. However, should Mr. Biden develop a serious medical disorder such as migraine headaches or carpal tunnel syndrome, or seasonal allergies....you know allergies can be very disabing....or if he develops something even more serious like erectile dysfunction.....well......then Barack will put the interest of the American people first. "

Now what Biden needs to somehow highlight tthe UNCERTAINTY associated with Palin. She hasn't been vetted. No need to vet her. Unvetted means uncertainty. The obvious thing on everyones mind is what will happen if Palin is President. That is scary... and it brings up an uncertainty which is voters do not like.

Biden has to use McCains line that "I do not believe Gov. Palin is ready to be commander and chief." He needs to say that. Its an especially good line because McCain used it against Obama. People will know where that line came from. At least in the back of their minds, people will contrast Obama and Palin. On the one hand, it may bring up the inexperience of Obama. But that is all right because the benefits are greater. First, almost everyone (except some die hard Republicans), as far as competence, understand that Obama is on a much higher level than Palin. Second, it reminds Republicans (who wouldnt vote for Obama anyway) that their own VP choice is utterly inexperienced. Third, it highlights the risk associate with Palin. No one knows for sure whether Palin is competent. It doesnt matter whether she is or not. It is importantant to highlight the UNCERTAINTY.

I think that is what Biden will do in the debate. He will somehow highlight the UNCERTAINTY of a vice president Palin. He doesn't have to show she is incompetent. He also doesnt want to give her a chance to shine any competence she has. Let her try to do that on her own. All he needs to do is increase the uncertainty surrounding her. Bidn should only test her competence in areas he knows she is incomepetent. I am sure the Obama camp already knows her strength and weaknesses. Well I would hope so.

It is quite predictable what will happen during the debate.... they are going to use Palin to throw the kitchen sink. She will take the talking points from Hannity and Limbaugh. This will be attractive to the hardcore Republican base, which she has been hired to attract. It will attract some Woman votes (maybe) to come accross as the fighting woman fighting against the Old Boys Club.

There is no way she will present her depth on national and international issues. She has very little. The most job for Plain is to shore up support of her base. The most rational and efficient (easiest) way to do so is to throw the kitchen sink at Obama.

We saw it in the Primaries with Hillary v. Obama.... with some success for Hillary. She will play that Fighting Woman act. It is her only option.

I cannot imagine her playing that nice soccer mom act (which she is). It will not help McCain.

Its a high risk strategy with uncertain results. But its the best use of her. She needs to throw the kitchen sink.

Interestingly enough both strategists are making the same points. Yet, Stevens is probably thinking of the best advice he can give Palin, considering she is unprepared to begin with and has jumped into the limelight recently. And really, you have an intellectually incurious governor who knows less about issues than many informed citizens going against the most prepared foreign affairs political animal in DC. When Musharraf faced a crisis a year ago he personally called Biden before calling the White House for advice! Palin cannot "cute" her way through this debate as she did in Alaska, when even there she was lackluster in the debates. The nature and scope of presidential politics is so large and sophisticated there's just no comparison and I honestly don't even think Palin could say what the acronym NATO stands for! Palin will have to answer for all her snarky comments since the convention.

Having said that, anything can happen, but this is a lot like having your overweight, out-of-shape cousin fight Mike Tyson for 12 rounds. "OK, he's stronger, more skilled, experienced and aggressive than you are so you've got to run around and try to jab him." The best advice under the circumstances.

Palin is terrifyingly unqualified and the McCain camp knows it. What other antics will they pull out of their hats to keep her from debating? It''s not going to be pretty.

Biden is not going to attack her. Thats the strategy, let them self destruct on their own. They have enough knowledge now to realize that mcain will screw himself up. His family of origin story keeps coming up in his head.
She may be bi- polar. I hear she has been to at least 5 colleges, why is that? What happened back there? yeah, lets talk personality.