A Choice Must Be Made

Well, to update a little bit, I am sorry for my lack of posts considering I've been abroad for the last month and a half. I have also been sheltered somewhat from the international media with a very slow internet connection and language barrier. But I do want to say that the time has finally come where I must make a choice for who I want to govern our great nation. One thing I've been trying to stay up to date on has been the debates. If anything, the pick of Sarah Palin as John McCain's vice presidential nominee was exhilarating at first but I think it was a disastrous move on his part in the long run. The more I hear about Palin and her background, the more I dislike her. Palin is incredibly inexperienced, not that Obama isn't, but she's probably a bit more so. Now, if McCain dies while in office, considering he is 72 and won't release his medical records, the American people have quite a dilemma on their hands. Sarah Palin as president would be a complete unknown. Hypothetically, she may appoint advisors who have years of experience and knowledge, however she is so inexperienced in the field of foreign policy that her decisions may negate anything her advisors say. The pick of the Alaskan governor has in fact made me question who I should vote for again. There are so many cons to both McCain and Obama. I wonder what would be better: McCain wins, the world hates the US once again, we experience Bush economics once again (not in a positive way) , a larger income gap emerges between the middle class and upper class, taxes are cut, we have strong foreign policy experience (or so he says), and we have a president who could croak at any moment or Obama wins, the world loves the US again, our taxes are increased, he can pass anything he wants with a complete democratic majority in the house and senate, the economy would be unpredictable, science and environmentalism would flourish and taxes would be raised to support such endeavors, and the American people who can't afford healthcare would be given a viable option, while small business owners are given the shaft. Again, we have two candidates who are terrible and who I don't want governing this great country of ours, but I have to make a decision at some point. I think there's a case to be made for the balance of power. The Republicans have held the throne for too long and corruption and loss of interest in politics among the American people has been the main result. I truly can't say yet who I am voting for, but my vote is leaning towards Obama, although I hate to say that. Now, if McCain had actually picked someone who was qualified to be president I'd probably to more enthusiastic in voting for him (although I still might). It is, in my opinion, the greatest faux pas he's made this entire election. The pick of Palin worries me the most and of course McCain's age. They both have their follies, the Keating-5 with McCain and the Ayers scandal with Obama. They are both terrible choices, and I probably will be disappointed either way. There's the real possibility that their vice presidential picks will matter more in this election than any other in history. We've seen how much of an impact vice presidents can have on policies and decisions, take for example Dick Cheney. First, we have an older man which is obviously a risk. Then we have a black man who may be the first African-American president in this country's history and might stir up racial tensions within the south. Now, if the laws of succession were to be employed in the case of death of McCain or Obama, I'd feel more comfortable with Joe Biden being our president. I just can't stand how McCain picked such a nitwit to be his running mate, obviously trying to carry over those women voters that were going to be voting for Hillary. Be as it may, I've yet to make my final decision on the candidates. I'll of course keep you updated on who I choose, but I am almost positive that Obama will win the election. Of course, if you have any persuasive comments about who I should choose, be sure to leave them. Until next time...