Bughawk
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jon_e_si They both misrepresented each others records. It is the oldest political trick in the book. If you don't have anything of substance to say, rip on the other guy. It is sickening to watch the attack ads. While they are not usually outright lies, the truth is being seriously manipulated. For me I am getting a much clearer picture of the direction these two are going in and in particular when it comes to their philosophies. I find myself agreeing with Obama way more than with McCain, particularly in his ideas about foreign affairs. He basically has one solution to everything, do as we say or we will force you. He kept saying Obama did not get it when it comes to international affairs. It is sad to say it is McCain that has missed the boat, not Obama. Obama and Biden are light years ahead of McCain and Palin in the arena. The most telling part of the presidental debate was when Obama mentioned dealing with terrorist is a law enforcement issue. He is absolutely correct. Terrorists are criminals. They need to be dealt with as such. Invading countries, over turning governments, starting wars, or even declaring war on terrorism is totally the wrong approach. What the heck does it even mean to declare war on terrorism? How do you win that war? It is as stupid as saying you are declaring war on drugs or crime or stupidity for that matter. It is a never ending battle you cannot win. I am not saying do nothing but the cowboy mentality of lets go in guns a blazing is at best a band aid being applied to a gushing wound. If we are honest and really want peace in the world, we need to find ways to heal wounds not create new ones. We need to seek justice for EVERYONE and a sense of fairness. The old protest chant is still true today, "No Justice, No Peace." Having said that, I would say that McCain and Palin are not good choices to lead. I don't believe the direction they are wanting to take the country is the right one and for that reason I cannot support them. I do believe they are both honest and upstanding people and I believe they believe they are doing the right thing. For that I respect their opinions, even if I do not agree with them.
< Message edited by Bughawk -- 10/3/2008 1:16:50 PM >
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