The Rant

As to the bailout, I am struck by how greedy and short sighted the average person is. This seems to apply across the board, Democrat and Republican, businessman, working stiff, etc.  You would think that bankers would know a little more about basic economics than all these CEOs who led their companies to ruin.    Once again, I am amazed that human beings have lasted this long. 

Well, it appears that both candidates are posturing and playing politics to get the upper hand.  What a shock.          There did seem to be some substantial differences between the candidates, at least on foreign affairs.   Senator McCain defended the war in Iraq.   Obama condemned it as a waste of blood and treasure.   McCain said America will exit with honor and dignity.   Obama said it was a waste of lives.    There were also differences about negotiating with Iran.   Obama is eager to engage with Iran, which McCain called naive and dangerous.       You may agree with one or the other, but at least the debate did outline clear differences, so you have a rational basis for making a choice, other than which candidate postures the best on television. 

OK Bob.... Let's get serious. So we have to suspend our campaign to go back to Washington to help with the bailout. McCain was supposed to be on Letterman, but cancelled to rush back to Washington... except instead before heading to Washington, he did a little interview with Katie Couric . (Letterman and Keith Olberman found this preety amusing). Mr. Wolf cleaning up for the Hockey Mom??? (a Tarantino reference). So I call Steve this morning and my supposedly bright informed 30+ son tells me that Obama is looking bad because McCain is looking really strong on economic issues. I say, "Hey wasn't McCain saying the fundamentals of the economy are strong a couple of weeks ago"? I double take and realize the spin machine is reaching even younger Americans. Let me break this down. Polls show Obama trusted more on economic issues. McCain steps in it with his strong fundamentals comment a couple of weeks ago and then back pedals with the American worker and American ...

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Bob: As you can tell from my lack of commentary about the current election, I have been keeping my liberal mouth shut. But just in case you thought I died, WTF did McCain think he was doing in nominating the MILF next door as VP????? They better keep her away from the press lest we discover she is just what she says she is...a "hockey mom".