Democratic Debate

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I actually think Romney and Hillary are very similar. They are both very bright, accomplished, and come from well-to-do backgrounds. They are also both political whores who will say or do just about anything for a vote. I understand that politicians appeal to their base during the primaries and the center before the general election, but those two have got it down to an art form. IMO, they are characterless and have no backbone. McCain and Obama are not without their flaws, but I can at least respect them.

Obama in particular seems interesting because, whether or not he is all flash, he inspires. In politics, perception is reality. Obama is perceived, rightly or wrongly, as an inspiring "transcendant" personality who can unite Americans and heal many of the wounds caused by Bush abroad. A true "uniter" who we Americans, and the international community, can rally behind is something we desperately need right now.

I'm not really high on Romney either, but I can at least respect his economic knowledge, and having a future in Michigan business management, it would actually be personally beneficial to me if Romney was president.

But a lot of the arguments that I make about Obama and his inexperience hold true for Romney too. I have serious questions about Romney's ability to lead and make good decisions for the international good, which of course is where the president holds the most power.

Perception is pretty important, possibly even more important than the issues themselves, but I would still feel way more comfortable supporting Obama eight years from now if he has solved some problems in his home state and has continued to gain respect and establish a political background, as opposed to now when he has done none of the above.

Then again, as long as Blagojevich is the Governor in Illinois, there's not a whole lot that can be done from the senate outside of damage control.

Hillary, I think, would be a stronger leader than Bill was, but I just can't get over the fact that I don't think she's all that intelligent. I think she vastly underestimates the intelligence of the masses (but perhaps not as much as I once thought) by claiming two years ago to be totally uninterested in the presidency while she lined up contributions for her upcoming campaign.

I can support a lot of what Hillary says, but I just can't get over the fact that she may not have the ability to adjust to the parts of her plan for this country that reality is going to totally shit on.

So, I keep going back and forth on this Hillary vs. Obama thing, almost to the point of an apathy. No matter who wins, I just can't get behind either of them.

Hopefully McCain wins the Republican nomination so I have someone I can actually support in this election, because otherwise, I'm just going to be totally apathetic about the whole process, and probably vote for Romney if I'm not busy on that Tuesday in November.