Jeez, this is getting a bit regular. First I'm agreeing with EJ2, now it's gnbutt. Who knew there'd be such a Canuck concordance?
Given the ever-dodgy situation in the middle east, can our American friends give us Great White Northerners an idea of where both Obama and McCain stand as regards Canadian oil and fresh water? Both these resources are, or will be, in increasing demand in the future and there is some concern on this side of the 49th. There is a latent, though understated (very Canadian), wariness of the U.S. making a grab at these resources should circumstances change dramatically on a global scale. Is there anything in these leaders' playbooks on this subject?
US elections - am I missing something?
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I am also nervous about commentating on political matters in this forum - though I agree fully with the spirit of moderation the admins apply.
It has kept this place a nice place to be and kept us on track about how we should use our membership of this forum.
So Riot, however they may rule on it - I will gladly abide - because I know it will be in the best interests of this forum.
But since this post is up;
I would also have alot to say re: world events over the last couple of months.
However try this,
Obama also seems interesting to me specifically because of the aura of hope the Democratic party projects around him - and I believe that this aura in certain world political contexts would be infectious.
He comes across as just below the, in-a-good-way, dangerously radical candidate line.
But my emphesis here is on the - just below.
I'm not sure I buy the Democratic chant of 'McCain the Same'.
I consider Obama to be not really that different a political persona to Clinton when he first ran for President.
McCain on the other hand appears to me to be a very radically different candidate than many others or any other candidate for the presidency in the history of the USA - because of one very serious factor.
This man has suffered horrendous abuse - physical and psychological in a POW camp for a number of years.
Such an experience is bound to have had a profound effect on the man.
But - unlike a lot of vicious media - I do not believe that this factor necessarily means he is untrustworthy as a potential president.
In fact, the opposite could indeed be the case - and he has already proven himself to be a man that doesn't mind speaking his mind directly - whether or not you agree with him - so in ways he appears more open to me than Obama.
And I have not heard of any reports that indicate McCain had some type of 'episode' in recent times - bar an incident or two of political incorrectness.
With McCain, its very much 'What you see is what you get'. IMO.
Though in the end - I hope USA-ers will vote in terms of the best humanitarian policy - and more so I hope the canditates will present those policys clearly to the People of the United States of America and the world.
I hope the candidates will hold in their heart with humility and selflessness, their responsibility in presenting to the Citizens of the USA, the policies of their respective parties clearly and accurately, warts and all, in a spirit of - People of the USA - do Not vote for your favourite candidate - vote for the most appropriate policies.
- when it comes to the final debate.
Peace
Ausser.
It has kept this place a nice place to be and kept us on track about how we should use our membership of this forum.
So Riot, however they may rule on it - I will gladly abide - because I know it will be in the best interests of this forum.
But since this post is up;
I would also have alot to say re: world events over the last couple of months.
However try this,
Obama also seems interesting to me specifically because of the aura of hope the Democratic party projects around him - and I believe that this aura in certain world political contexts would be infectious.
He comes across as just below the, in-a-good-way, dangerously radical candidate line.
But my emphesis here is on the - just below.
I'm not sure I buy the Democratic chant of 'McCain the Same'.
I consider Obama to be not really that different a political persona to Clinton when he first ran for President.
McCain on the other hand appears to me to be a very radically different candidate than many others or any other candidate for the presidency in the history of the USA - because of one very serious factor.
This man has suffered horrendous abuse - physical and psychological in a POW camp for a number of years.
Such an experience is bound to have had a profound effect on the man.
But - unlike a lot of vicious media - I do not believe that this factor necessarily means he is untrustworthy as a potential president.
In fact, the opposite could indeed be the case - and he has already proven himself to be a man that doesn't mind speaking his mind directly - whether or not you agree with him - so in ways he appears more open to me than Obama.
And I have not heard of any reports that indicate McCain had some type of 'episode' in recent times - bar an incident or two of political incorrectness.
With McCain, its very much 'What you see is what you get'. IMO.
Though in the end - I hope USA-ers will vote in terms of the best humanitarian policy - and more so I hope the canditates will present those policys clearly to the People of the United States of America and the world.
I hope the candidates will hold in their heart with humility and selflessness, their responsibility in presenting to the Citizens of the USA, the policies of their respective parties clearly and accurately, warts and all, in a spirit of - People of the USA - do Not vote for your favourite candidate - vote for the most appropriate policies.
- when it comes to the final debate.
Peace
Ausser.
Unlike certain other er...super powers.The USA takes a lot of criticism
Will we march only to the music of time...?
Or will we march to the soul-saving music of eternity?
MLK Junior - Strength to Love 1963.
Or will we march to the soul-saving music of eternity?
MLK Junior - Strength to Love 1963.