THSGHPMME:
I apologize for my misinterpretation. You were perfectly clear in your statement; I was hasty.
"...wonder why she thinks she needs to bring up experience."
From the context of the speech I got the impression that she was responding to the Obama camp having 'fired back' at her 'lack of experience'. Both parties have now made an issue out of it against the other side. I'm in agreement with you. Judging the candidates from past actions on a top level political level is nice, but not crucial to the debate.
well, let's just shoot anyone, of any view, who wants to make this an issue. Really, "celebrity" status is also the same. McCain choose a figure very much like Obama in Pallin, in that she's a minority (technically, there are more women in the world, but they're still considered a group that is oppressed by the establishment in some circles. Politically, it's the same) she's attractive, and she has excellent public presence. And you know what? there's nothing wrong with that. In fact, I think it's a *good* thing for the leader (or second in commend) of the free world to have those traits. It is something that made Reagan such an effective president. People listen when you're like that. World wide. It's not a bad thing for the world to listen to us.
So it boils down to policies and plans to me. So, I know who I *think* I will vote for, but I could still be swayed. I'm not utterly disgusted by both candidates like I was 4 years ago. In fact, while I think neither is ideal, I think both tickets bring something to the table I could live with.
