[Riddil]

Gya, I'm sad I missed this thread for so long. Unfortunately cellar access from China is limited to the rare times when Tor is running well. (Well = equivalent to 14.4 modem)

Some great comments in this thread. More insightful than I could have hoped for, actually.

To be honest, my thread topic was intentionally over-the-top. It was really just trolling (I'm sorry!). The post was motivated from an emotional outburst after I was struck dumb after I saw Palin's mind-numbing interview with Charlie Gibson.

Not only would I not say, "What is wrong with you?" to my Republican Aunt, I wouldn't say it to anyone face-to-face. I consider difference of opinion perfectly valid. Hell, in my youth I was a bible-thumper. Who am I to disparage anyone? And even though I may be voting for Obama, the reality is I'm much more of a Libertarian, so there's plenty with his platform that I disagree with. (Not to mention I despise the current Dem Congress).

Funny thing is that from 2000 I've been a strong McCain supporter. I think he's sharp, and more concerned with doing the right thing, than toeing the political line.

BUT

He has changed in recent years. Although even considering his changes, I think he's a sharp enough man that he would be a good president. Finally I won't have to feel embarrassed to be a citizen of a country that has a dunce in the top office.

For me, even though I like(d) McCain, he's carrying a lot of baggage: shifting stance from his own legacy, his move to the right, his choice of Palin....

It's for that reason I think... eh... maybe "change" is the right message. I'm willing to give Obama a chance. I figure he can't be worse than the current prez, and maybe with a Dem in office the worthless congress can actually get to work.