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[spence]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Spence-

I was serious about the content of my post but was just kidding with you personally...

Don't worry, I don't hold most of what you write in high regard

And yes I'm aware McCain's comment was from a Romney debate but you missed my point. I don't find the irony very meaningful when you consider what I said.

I didn't find what you said very meaningful. Re: my comments...

And you made my point about the Obama videos and statements about his experience - you have to really dig in this media-storm to find the substantive anti-Obama stuff - but it's there in his own words.

I would myself pretty well "informed" on all sides and I've never heard of it. If you've got a source please post...

I honestly find the entire Presidential "experience/preparedness" argument towards both sides very overblown - because when you think about it & look back at past Presidents not many had a whole lot more of Presidential-type experience (except former Vice Presidents which is not an issue with Obama or McCain) - but I'm sick of everyone attacking Vice Presidential candidate Palin's lack of alleged preparedness while ignoring Presidential candidate Obama's lack of preparedness...

I think the notion that there's some set bar is not realistic. That being said, there's a level of mental prepardness to go along with the knowledge and judgement that are all important.

In this regard I think Obama, McCain and Biden are all in a different class than Palin. I simply don't think she has the experience to demonstrate the kind of diplomatic presence necessary to do the job. I find the fact that they're sheltering her from the media to be quite telling...perhaps she's just a paper tiger.

-spence

[JoeP]

Originally Posted by spence

Don't worry, I don't hold most of what you write in high regard

No problem - I consider the stuff you spew here even less meaningful... Just that it's too annoying not to respond to sometimes...

Dig deep - you'll find the video - even on CNN... Try youtube. While you're at it check his gems from his debate with Alan Keyes...

[spence]

Originally Posted by JoeP

Dig deep - you'll find the video - even on CNN... Try youtube. While you're at it check his gems from his debate with Alan Keyes...

I did find and watch the video. Seems like Obama is making a very open and genuine remark. At the time he appears to have been focused on the job of Senator and didn't have his mind around what it might take to be a US President.

This is precisely one of my issues with Palin. I don't think 5 months is enough time to be mentally prepared for a job you may have to take on a moment's notice. While I wouldn't say that Obama is has a perfect resume, I think he's clearly passed this milestone, which in my mind makes him much more qualified for the job.

I'd still rather have Joe Biden though, gaffes and all

-spence

[JoeP]

Originally Posted by spence

While I wouldn't say that Obama is has a perfect resume, I think he's clearly passed this milestone, which in my mind makes him much more qualified for the job.


-spence

While I don't agree with your opinion about Palin, I'd hope you were right since he is running for President and she is only going to be Vice President. That point gets lost in all these arguments.

By the way - I knew you'd spin that video towards the Democratic point of view...but your spin fails.