McCain's irresponsible choice - Sarah Palin
Posted: August 30th, 2008, 11:22 am
Looks like McCain thumbs his nose at democracy.
He's 72 years old. He's had several bouts with cancer. It is totally irresponsible for him to choose a running mate who may not have the experience to step into the job of president. After meeting her only two times in person, he can assure us that she could do the job? I'm certainly not convinced and I had no say in the choice. None of us did.
What was that, "Wait 'til you get to know her like I know her"? He only met her two times!
People will compare her experience level to Obama's experience level but what I'm talking about is democracy.
We have had 19 months to listen to Obama speeches about the issues, examine his record, get to know him, weigh his strengths and weaknesses, etc.
By democratic process during the primaries, he was selected by the people and determined to be capable and quite suited for having the job of president. He was nominated democratically.
If McCain gets elected and dies while in office, Sarah Palin will be the President of the United States. She will hold the highest public office in the land and one of the most powerful positions in the world.
Obviously, McCain's judgement is not intact. What was he thinking? Sure we would love to see a woman as either president of vice president, but not just any woman.
This would not be such a major issue if it weren't for McCain's age and health. But even if he were healthy and young, it would still be an issue.
If I were a McCain supporter, this irresponsible choice would make me change my mind and not vote for him. What other choices will he be irresponsible about? This shows his lack of sound reasoning. Or else maybe he thinks he's immortal?
I find this situation scary at best. I can't imagine what would happen if McCain gets elected, then dies, and Sarah Palin becomes president.
He had many choices. He made a poor one.
He's 72 years old. He's had several bouts with cancer. It is totally irresponsible for him to choose a running mate who may not have the experience to step into the job of president. After meeting her only two times in person, he can assure us that she could do the job? I'm certainly not convinced and I had no say in the choice. None of us did.
What was that, "Wait 'til you get to know her like I know her"? He only met her two times!
People will compare her experience level to Obama's experience level but what I'm talking about is democracy.
We have had 19 months to listen to Obama speeches about the issues, examine his record, get to know him, weigh his strengths and weaknesses, etc.
By democratic process during the primaries, he was selected by the people and determined to be capable and quite suited for having the job of president. He was nominated democratically.
If McCain gets elected and dies while in office, Sarah Palin will be the President of the United States. She will hold the highest public office in the land and one of the most powerful positions in the world.
Obviously, McCain's judgement is not intact. What was he thinking? Sure we would love to see a woman as either president of vice president, but not just any woman.
This would not be such a major issue if it weren't for McCain's age and health. But even if he were healthy and young, it would still be an issue.
If I were a McCain supporter, this irresponsible choice would make me change my mind and not vote for him. What other choices will he be irresponsible about? This shows his lack of sound reasoning. Or else maybe he thinks he's immortal?
I find this situation scary at best. I can't imagine what would happen if McCain gets elected, then dies, and Sarah Palin becomes president.
He had many choices. He made a poor one.