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Originally Posted by ottopilot
I think this is where McCain/Palin have their main advantage. McCain can "talk", but wouldn't hesitate to apply financial or military leverage when appropriate. I think Palin has these qualities as well.
I'm afraid Obama will want to "dialog" all the "nuances", then over-react when faced with actions that were promised not to happen... (ex: Iran saying they're not developing nuclear weapons while they really are, then using them). Then he'd get all LBJ on their asses and proliferate a larger conflict.
I have a feeling Palin would be more the type to smack them around, then give them a cookie with a glass of milk to help stop the shaking... only when appropriate, of course.  |
otto...it sounds like you prefer the "bullying" approach to diplomacy.
You can be tough and respectful of the process and your adversaries at the same time.
I dont believe MCain demonstrates that quality....when he doesnt get his way, he pouts, he drops f-bombs, he makes it personal and assaults the character of his adversaries, and, in the most extreme case, leaped across a table during a diplomatic discussion and physically attacked a member of a foreign delegation.
I'll talke the more thoughtful person with the more measured temperament over the loose cannon anytime.
Palin? She would get chewed up and spit out, or at the very least, completely marginalized, in a matter of minutes on any stage with world contemporaries.
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Since this is about beauty.....temperament is a beautiful trait in a person.
One candidate has it...one doesnt.