The conventional wisdom holds that John McCain should lean to his right in making his choice for a vice presidential candidate. This wisdom is completely wrong. Most of the names being bandied about would make terrible choices for McCain. I don't claim to be a political expert in the manner of Dick Morris, but I think the best choice for McCain would be Colin Powell.
Yes, Colin Powell. And here are the reasons why. First, Powell has an independent mind. He is not a captive of the right, and consequently he reinforces the public perception that McCain is not a pawn of Bush. True, Powell served in the Bush administration, but his disagreements with Bush are well known. Obama is trying to portray McCain as a Bush clone. Powell will help McCain convince independent voters--the ones he needs most--that his administration would not constitute a third Bush term.
Second, Powell has experience. The man has served honorably and responsibly in more high positions than Obama and all the other Democratic candidates combined. Moreover, Powell has gravitas while Obama merely has the gift of the gab. So Powell helps to highlight how green and goofy Obama really is. The point is not to contrast one African American with another, or to show how Powell like Obama has immigrant roots. Rather, it is to dissolve the race issue by showing that capability and experience, not race and skin color, are the real issues here.
Finally, who apart from the Obamorons can doubt that Powell would make a capable president? This is especially important given the fact that McCain is over seventy. A Powell choice would also reinforce the big question about the man at the top of the Democratic ticket: Is he ready? I am not going to say that Obama can never be a good president, but I seriously doubt that he is mature enough to climb into the saddle. Who would you trust--Powell or Obama--to better handle a national emergency?
Now all of this could be idle speculation, because Powell may not want to be vice president. I keep hearing about how his wife is so completely against the idea. But this could be one of McCain's first tasks: to persuade Powell to do it. This wouldn't be the first time that this soldier has been asked to put personal considerations second and to take on a great challenge for the future of his country.
Reader Comments ( Page 8 of 13)
106. I am saying that if you look at the history of DD's posts, the ones that were the most controversial got the most commments. As soon as someone brings up one of those topics on a boring DD article, the posts start to jump.
As far as your examples. If someone wants to do a horse, who cares? Necrophilia, only on your own family members and only in your own home. I am not even going to touch the gay issue.
Morality is an opinion anyways. Very few people in the US share the same exact morals. Government regulation of morality is a dangerous thought.
How do you feel about fecalphilia since we are now discussing "deviant" behaviors?
CaptainCack at 10:15AM on Jun 17th 2008
107. Oh great, CC and Moke, now the blog's going into scat-sex land.
DD must be proud.
brandon at 10:25AM on Jun 17th 2008
108. Women have started to become lovers of each other as a result of not having enough men."--Usher
MEN!! IT IS TIME TO STAND UP AGAINST RADICAL FEMINISM. IF IT HAS TO COME TO FULL-FORCE (BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS) THEN SO BE IT. SOCIETY HAS REALLY PISSED US OFF & IT IS TIME TO WIN BACK THE FAMILY & VALUES. THE BOOMERS DID ENOUGH DAMAGE TO OUR SOCIETY IN PROMOTING MORAL RELATIVISM & PERVERSITY UNDER THE DISGUISE OF MULTI-CULTURALISM IN THE SIXTIES.
MEN!!! STAND UP AGAINST THIS SO-CALLED "WOMEN'S RIGHTS" & GAY RIGHTS. ITS ALL UNDER THE SAME UMBRELLA. RADICAL INDIVIDUALISM HAS NOW BECOME A CULT. THE MORE INDIVIDUALISTIC WE GET, THE MORE WE SELF-DESTRUCT. IF CERTAIN MEN YIELD THESE WOMEN'S RIGHTS, THEY ARE WEAK. STRENGTHEN UP. IT IS TIME TO FIGHT. LET US PUT SEX IN THE CITY BACK IN THE CLOSET WHERE IT BELONGS.
David at 10:49AM on Jun 17th 2008
109. #56...“JaneSophie, can I ask you a question? What do you think will come about if abortion becomes illegal??? To me it is more heartbreaking and more "anti-Christian" if a mother kills her living(unwanted) child, rather than have an abortion? Or, perhaps illegal abortions done by quack doctors or far worse women performing their own abortions and dying...But, that's just me.”
D
Everyone who reads this blog knows my position on abortion therefore I am not going to get into a debate. I oppose Roe vs. Wade. Human life begins at conception. All human life should be protected from the moment of conception to natural death. If a candidate supports Roe vs. Wade he automatically looses my vote. If he is unwilling to protect children; the most vulnerable among us then he is incapable of protecting me. I see no difference between killing a child in the womb or after birth. Choice begins before sex. If you don’t want a child then you need to abstain. There is a place for every child. The question is whether we as a society are committed to living out Christ's commandment to care for the widow and the orphan.
janesophie1 at 11:11AM on Jun 17th 2008
110. Mr. Rabid -Your views are condescending, liberal boiler-plate nonsense. I don't have time to refute them and you probably wouldn't listen anyways. Anybody who needs to use the "F" word as often as you do obviously doesn't have that strong a case.
Dave at 11:20AM on Jun 17th 2008
111. Hey, Moke!
Moi aussi...
Aloha, Dude!
P.S. My kids bought a 360 for the 'family'. Forza 2 has some potential! Especially the super high-end cars. Amazing programming, you should check it out!
Robert at 11:19AM on Jun 17th 2008
112. The problem as I see it, is that we are not a society committed to living out Christ's commandment. We shouldnt be either. We are supposed to be a secular government with the citizenry being allowed to practise any religion it chooses to.
However, it is not allowed to force beliefs upon citizens who do not share those same beliefs. The minute we do that, we are no longer a democracy and freedom of religion is eroded.
Christianity is so attached to the sanctity of life that it forgets that some people live a life of misery and pain and suffering. It is not your choice to force people to live the way you feel they ought to. Certain morals and beliefs are shared by many, but not all. A woman with a bun in the oven is a woman with a bun in HER oven. I just cant agree that the government should step in and say that her womb is now under government protection.
There is my two cents, anyone got change?
CaptainCack at 11:22AM on Jun 17th 2008
113. P.P.S. Jane-
How do miscarriages fit into your scheme? Is 'God' a murderer for terminating those pregnancies? How about stillborn babies? Are those unborn being 'punished' in some strange way? What about SIDS? Inquiring minds want to know...
Robert at 11:22AM on Jun 17th 2008
114. Forza 2 is a pretty wild game, but its impossible to flip a car, even at over 200mph........still it is a fun game.
CaptainCack at 11:24AM on Jun 17th 2008
115. Yo, Cack!
Which car (& course) did you get to over 200? Best I could hit was 196. And yes, I too tried to flip one- Damn! Ah, well, you can't have everything!
Aloha! (VROOOM!!!)
Robert at 11:32AM on Jun 17th 2008
116. Oh, and finally...
Brandon, it already WAS predominately scatological.
Sniff sniff, lick lick- Mmmmmmmmm!
Robert at 11:37AM on Jun 17th 2008
117. CC,
The actual term is "Coprophilia". Ever watch scheisse porn? If it doesn't make you gag, I don't want to know you. It is very surreal to watch with friends, since it arouses a confusing amalgam of emotions - none of which are sexuality.
Robert,
Haven't heard of Forza. Pissed I couldn't get the PS3 on sale.
Mokele Mbembe at 11:37AM on Jun 17th 2008
118. #113..."How do miscarriages fit into your scheme? Is 'God' a murderer for terminating those pregnancies? How about stillborn babies? Are those unborn being 'punished' in some strange way? What about SIDS? Inquiring minds want to know...
Robert,
God is the author of life therefore he cannot murder. He begets life and ends it through his own will. When a child dies through miscarriage, etc., it is his will. Abortion is the Creature violating the province of the Creator. Life and Death should only be decided by God.
No offense, but I really don't want to debate this issue again. It does not yield fruit on this blog because opinions are set for most. God bless!
janesophie1 at 11:44AM on Jun 17th 2008
119. Thought I was gone...Sigh!
Moke, I know how you like your PS, but-
Throw down for a 360, they're new and improved, don't catch fire as often (Now THAT'S a hot game- LOL!) and you can get your ass handed to you LIVE from a snot-nosed toddler.
(Is that rubber I smell burning?)
Robert at 11:47AM on Jun 17th 2008
120. janesophie1,
If "God" deems it alright to snuff babies in their cribs, the least he could do is leave a note or a reason. If baffles me that anyone would insist on worshiping a "Do as I say, not as I do" god.
Mokele Mbembe at 11:50AM on Jun 17th 2008