Baracuda Sarah

I have no allegiance to any particular political party. I pride myself in being an independent thinker and making choices based on my life experience and convictions in conjunction with what I learn of the world and others. For those of you who don't know (and most do as I make no qualms about sharing) I would categorize myself as generally a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. As important as this election is in our history and as desperate as I am to help move the country forward with my lowly little voice, I had ceded that I wouldn't be voting for the office of U.S. President because I couldn't throw my support behind either candidate. I've shared before that Obama is too much of a socialist for my conscience and in the same vein McCain espouses certain principles that run counter to my own.

Let's recap the baboon, I mean baracuda, fete of the RNC: Laura Bush is ever-gracious and a picture of elegance and demureness. Bushie can't be THAT bad of a man to land a lady like her. That said, good riddance to G.W. If only Fred Thompson had had so much verve earlier this year he may have gone a little further in his own run to the top but he obviously is a constant friend and advocate for McCain and his unwavering character and honor. Oh, Joe, Joe, Joe Leiberman. Bizarre!!!!! I can see how he didn't do any favors for Al Gore in 2000. And did Rudy Guiliani steal Palin's lipstick, 'cause he's the pit bull? (Or maybe they've been hanging out together so long they're on the same cycle). The strategists couldn't have been more obvious during the Cindy McCain bio. Hers is the quintessential American Dream; a "rags to riches" story. They tried very hard to highlight her family's humble beginnings and prove how hard work can lead to prosperity and how anybody can participate in this notion.

Sarah Palin is a powerhouse and killed out there! It irks me when people criticize Palin's inexperience. For starters, she's not running for president. But in the event that should happen, she seems to have more applicable and appropriate executive experience than any of them. Honestly, unless you've ever been a sitting US president, how can your resume measure up to the task? I was initially disappointed that McCain asked her to join him thinking that it was simply because of her gender/youth hoping to combat one history making moment with another. In actuality, the McCain campaign has challenged a platform of "change" with "reform" and spat in the face of stale entrenchment with their brand of maverick, kick-ass trailblazing. Besides, I don't think one should underestimate the challenges Moms face and believe this singular fact provides authority, diplomacy and leadership by default (unless you're a crack whore). I think the McCain camp believes they can win but they're worried he might not live another 8 years. It looks like he's preparing her to run against Hillary in 4. John McCain might actually pull this off. He may not be as charismatic as Obama but he is certainly as compelling in his own way. He is the epitome of an American and embodies what it means to have those values running through your veins. He is a true servant and his plea for all to serve our fellow citizens in whatever capacity possible underscores his compassion.

I have never been very warm to the Democratic spiel because I find it inherently condescending that the government knows better how to govern our individual lives. Likewise, I am extremely leery of Republican flippancy. For these reasons I may still sit this one out but we have another looonnnnggg 2 months ahead so anything can happen.