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Originally Posted by aceventura3
The most basic value we have in common is an optimistic outlook on life in general and the country in particular. Obama/Biden's basic premise is that everything is wrong with this country. I believe most of the things are right with this country, not perfect, needing some changes and improvements, but I basically think our country is on the right track. I find it very difficult to buy into the doom and gloom message of the Democrats.
I personally think the competence argument is over-rated. I never made issue of Obama's competence/experience and I won't make an issue of it with Palen. I don't think representing "the people" and/or doing what is right is difficult and requires special skills. I was watching one of the political talk shows today, and the host put it well when he talked about the difference between Dems and Repubs - I do vote for the "who" (meaning the person and their character) and not the "what" (issue positions). I actually would have voted for Hilary Clinton over McCain in the general because I think Clinton has been more consistent and honest about her positions than McCain is. Clinton is predictable, McCain is not. In my view McCain was the worst choice for Republicans, Palin is the only reason I would vote for him. He is "political" to his core. I think the same of Obama and I think Bidden is the worst of the bunch.
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That's funny, I don't see the Democrat's message as being one of Doom and Gloom but rather one of hope and trust in America's ability to change the things that need changing.
I guess we are listening to different messages.
I agree that the competency thing is a distraction. That said, I find it interesting that your vote for McCain is tipped in his favour by the choice of Palin as his running mate. Do you really feel that the VP has that much of an effect on the core business of the oval office?