McCain/Palin: Team from Hell

The characters that surround John McCain, coupled with his commitment to continue Bush’s basic anti-middle class economic and social policies, would make his presidency nothing more than a continuation of the nightmarish Bush years and probably even worse.

Additionally, as the Georgian conflict erupted, McCain irresponsibly and foolishly issued belligerent and aggressive statements, condemning Russia without waiting for all the facts. Barack Obama, other world leaders and even Bush took a more cautious approach. Henry Kissinger said the unpleasant fact is that “the first shot was fired on the Georgian side.” Colin Powell said the Georgians provoked the crisis. McCain's initial response was reckless, as well as his continued approach as outlined during the debates.

Just as Sarah Palin said she was qualified on foreign affairs because she can look over to see Russia, so too can Russia look at Sarah Palin. What is seen is not liked in the very least. If the McCain/Palin team were qualified to lead they wouldn't have to lie, character assassinate, rattle swords and cheat.

McCain's pro-war mentality might well divide his nation and the world even worse than now and lead to the worst instability and danger in world history, largely due to his known bad temperament and questionable stability.

Senator Obama has run an intelligent and honorable campaign. He offers ideas and plans rather than empty rhetoric and character attacks. His economic plans are championed by leading economists, unlike McCain, who has supported the disastrous policies that have brought his nation to the verge of complete economic collapse. McCain himself should be the most vulnerable in the area of character but for the protection afforded him by the corporate media and the basic ability of his opponent to emphasize issues and solutions to problems, and to advocate and practice change from typical political mudslinging.

Barack Obama has called for a bottom up economic growth that wouldn’t be solely for the benefit of the super rich. He has emphasized diplomacy, negotiation and building bridges when dealing with adversaries. His willingness to negotiate gives Russia and the world a sense of hope for future relations, respect for international law and respect for other nations.

Lisa KARPOVA

PRAVDA.Ru