73-year-old McCain's health is seriously in question - they try to hide it, but if you dig hard enough, you'll find a bit of concern regarding his bouts of cancer and his life expectancy. Think about it. We just might have a rookie president that we never had a chance to choose or even get to know! (Remember how well an untested, foreign-policy-ignorant governor, from Texas I seem to recall, worked for us last time).
The question that people are just skimming over and not answering, not wanting to answer: McCain's judgement on picking someone so gravely inexperienced in a time of war and severe economic crisis in what clearly is only a pandering to the Christian conservative base. This is one of the most important decisions this man can make, and it truly makes me question his judgment - or his commitment to service - that he would choose her. Obama, on the other hand, picked Biden, whom you cannot argue could totally lead this country - successfully - from "day one".
And just who is to blame for the confusion surrounding the obscure Alaskan governor? John Stewart lets you decide.
I honestly feel that this is a very, very grave situation, and it inspires me to at least attempt to reach out to my die-hard Republican and Christian friends, of which I have several :) I really didn't mind who won one way or another before this pick (though of course I was still voting for Obama), as I felt that McCain would be successful in at least keeping the country intact, and I actually used to like him, but lately the man seems like he's turned into a completely different person, and it's obvious he'll just have someone else pulling the strings.
Some of you may not personally like Obama, but you must at least consider for a moment that Obama DOES have more experience than Palin when it comes to issues that matter (foreign policy, dealing with world leaders, helping us through this horrible financial crisis), he has much more education, intelligence and poise, has a policy record that you can review (ontheissues.org - I strongly encourage you to check every candidate out before voting.) He is also a committed Christian who has spent years in service and helping out his disadvantaged fellow men (as a "community organizer", a noble, selfless form of service that the RNC were quick to mock).
To the pro-lifers: Let's face it - Roe vs. Wade will not be overturned regardless of what they say they will do (haven't pro-life candidates been saying that for years?).
To those opposing gay marriage: This should totally be a non-issue considering the serious issues we are facing today, and btw, Obama doesn't support gay marriage, just civil unions.
It is wonderful to have someone who espouses your values in a seat of power, sure - but I want someone who will pull us out of this mess, not someone who will drag us further down because they lack the political duress or judgment to hold that position.
To the die-hard Republicans: I know it's a longshot, but I pray that you will take a long, hard serious look at who you vote for this November, please don't vote for the Republican ticket just because it's the Republican ticket. I, in turn, promise I won't vote Democrat just because it's the Democratic ticket in future elections (I'm actually registered independent).
For the Christians:
www.matthew25.org
Where candidates stand on the issues:
www.ontheissues.org
(Note that Palin has "no data recorded" for foreign policy, immigration, or welfare/poverty - arguably some of the most important issues today).
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