Keep up the good work.

Those who argue for McCain on the basis that he is the last-gasp hope of divided-party government — they forget both the Blue Dogs and the lack of a super-majority in the Senate.

[rolling eyes]

Yes, there have been many other reasons given for going with Obama, but regarding Palin… I believe the choice will go down in history as an astounding failure in judgement.

On another note, the Republican Party is in for some rough times. A complete wipeout would actually be better in the long run rather than a simple loss. It's the only way sound thinking people like you are going to be able to gain control again over the unholy neocon/theocon/redneck cabal that currently controls the party. When I had to make my choice to join either the D or R party many years ago… I chose D simply because I felt I could have a moderating influence in the Democratic party… Republicans would have no use for me other than “a vote.” And the Repbulicans have only become more reactionary over time. I truly wish you well… as I am a firm believer in a healthy two-party political system.

At any rate, what concerns me most about McCain is his jumping from one idea to the next without a strategy. That is most evident in his approach to the economic problems facing this country. It seems that McCain comes up with a new plan a day. It seems that Obama has run a great campaign and has a well thought out strategy for dealing with the issue at hand. Obama understands process and doesn't let the latest poll numbers dictate what he should be doing.

After the Dem convention, Meet the Press had a joint interview with Obama and Biden. Near the end of the interview Obama is asked why he isn't ahead more in the polls. Now bear in mind that this was asked at the end of August/beginning of Sept…. Anyway Obama basically responds by saying that the campaign will be rough and that many American people won't make up their minds until mid-Oct. Obama goes in to say that there is nothing wrong with that, that the voters need that time to decide. What this tells me is that Obama understands the process and sticks with his strategy, which he developed after consulting with some very good people. By contrast McCain's actions seem dictated by polls.

Here's the interview and if you want to fast forward to the question go to time 13:30. it's the last question in the interview.

One last note which is obvious in this interview… Both Obama and Biden seem confident and would make an excellent team. This is very different from McCain and Palin…. Obama and Biden come across as competent and they know what's what, whether it's their relationship with each other or the issues important to the people. Biden has written and worked on so much legislation over the past couple of decades as a lawmaker, Palin does not have that same gravitas as Biden has.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4402004n…

Dennis, thanks for taking your responsibility as a citizen seriously.

Even thing that someone who sponsored limitations on free speech and supporting selling citizenship in the U.S. for a few thousand dollars is no conservative.

As for change from Senator Obama, promising the New Deal 2.0 is not really change but is a return to standard Democratic boilerplate when the world has changed around the Democrats. Does anyone think that having the American private sector at war with organized labor is really going to help the U.S. in the world economy? Does anyone really believe that a massive expansion of entitlements will create more private sector jobs? Does anyone really believe that open borders and unlimited immigraiton is cause real wages to rise?

Agreed!

So… you're calling Obama a rock star socialist now? HATER!!!!

(Just kidding, Dennis.)