I've been thinking a bit about the state of our nation, and all the excitement in the political climate.
The economic crisis is dreadful, there's no doubt about it. However, it does seem to be a natural product of the excesses America is so famous for. I wonder what kind of lessons we will have learned looking back, five years hence?
The next leader of this country is a concern.
I watched the debate the other night with interest. That Obama is a fantastic Shaman...I mean Show man. He is handsome, and poised. Most of the public can't really discern whether or not he knows what he's talking about, but he seems believable. He's smooth, and I don't trust him a lick.
McCain, on the other hand, seems to have good experience. He has the possibility of a great team. The guy just doesn't present well. He seems awkward, agitated, and out of touch. He seems very well versed in the political machine, which could be a tremendous asset, however, he seems way too far removed from the people.
I was wondering if McCain would be like Abraham Lincoln. That was a very effective leader during a critical time in our nations history, yet he didn't seem at all presidential to the people of his day.
What do you think are the biggest issues? The economy, certainly. The war. Foreign policy. What else?
What do you think are the biggest requirements for the next leader of our country? Experience in politics? Integrity?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
4 comments:
Haha! No one wants to touch this topic with a ten-foot pole!
I think that above all else a leader should have integrity. Yet I also believe that very few people with political power do. I firmly believe that power corrupts and that pretty much rules out integrity.
As for experience, look where Bush got us with his. Maybe it is time for something a little different.
Also, each package has experience and smooth looks. It just depends on whether you are looking at the presidential candidate or the running-mate.
And finally, I mostly stay far away from politics because it makes me angry. But generally I'll defer to Heather Anne.
Just me and Jenn, huh?
Nobody wants to play politics. It's a facinating fiasco, at the moment, and it's going to have worldwide ramifications. I guess we'll hang on and watch it unfold....
I have hope that our current situation might cause some better priorities and maturity-even in my own life...no whining, just suck it up and be stronger, like the gemeration that went thru the great deperssion-become resourceful.
At least that what I like to think.
We'll see...
Hmmm, socialist number 1 - or socialist number 2. Ralph Nader is looking better and better. Oh wait! That would be socialist number 3!
Oh well. No winners this time around.
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