Up to the Challenge

OK, leaving town on a less-relaxing note wasn't my first intention, but I'm up for a challenge. And leave it up to a man who always keeps me on my toes...

In my last post's comments' section, "hubby" managed to touch on a well-identified button of mine... So maybe I'll reiterate the fact that I don't claim to know all the facts in reference to the upcoming election. In fact - I'll go as far to claim I only know a few.

And maybe I'll repeat that what pisses me off to know end is to see politicians shimmy across that double-wide red line that is a political issue when ever it best suits their interests. That is exactly what Stewart is calling the Rep's out on, and that is exactly what those standing behind Palin are doing. (And this is exactly why I tuned out of politics for 8 years. Because for me - the hypocrisy, combined with the lack of accountability, and then finally W standing on that damn carrier with that damn "Mission Accomplished" banner in background in like '03 is what really did me in.)

George W. Bush addresses the nation from aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003

I wish I could be all "Whoo! We might have a woman in office! ...Let me just overlook the fact that she's against everything I could and will ever stand for..."

Matt asked for me to compare their credentials side by side. ...Well, I wasn't really hoping for homework - but this could help all of us, no? (Info compliments of Wikipedia.... I know the font size is a joke, so click on my little diagrams to enlarge.)

Also, just because it didn't fit neatly under my "Education/Experience" section, doesn't mean it didn't merit some mentioning: "As a member of the Democratic minority in the 109th Congress, [Obama] helped create legislation to control conventional weapons and to promote greater public accountability in the use of federal funds. He also made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During the 110th Congress, he helped create legislation regarding lobbying and electoral fraud, climate change, nuclear terrorism, and care for returned U.S. military personnel. After announcing his presidential campaign in February 2007, Obama emphasized withdrawing American troops from Iraq, energy independence, decreasing the influence of lobbyists, and promoting universal health care as top national priorities."

....I want to state for the record that I just put research into comparing Presidential and VICE Presidential hopefuls here. I've only spent so much time on this because I can't see McCain and his defibrillator finding their way through two office terms. Sorry. If she sees the second seat, she'll see the first. I'm confident in that.

Some lovely highlights I thought were worth the time to mention: Palin hates polar bears - did you catch that? Also, did you notice that she would represent an ENORMOUS step back for our fellow men and women who JUST obtained the privilege of union acknowledgment by the State? OK, and um - this Global Warming thing is a no-brainer, isn't it?? Seriously. "Not human-caused"??? ...You live in Alaska, Lady. Where could it be more apparent? ...Oh, I get it. I guess it is in Alaska you'd be raised with the delusion that, above polar bears, oxygen and this planet's future, oil is number one. It's no wonder you, W, and all the other Rep's can hop scotch across those same jagged red lines.