Comments on: Some Military Leaders are asking you to NOT vote for McCain

By: Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:14:36 +0000

My hunch is that these “high-ranking military officers” cited are all Clinton cronies like Wesley Clark.My husband is a former Army officer and we have lots of friends who are still in. They are all big McCain fans and cannot stand either Obama or Hillary.

By: toby

toby — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:34:31 +0000

I think the US has three potential Presidents of high calibre, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.I am not a US citizen, but I somehow instinctively like Barack Obama, because of his unique life experiences and his freshness. He also seems to have the temperament to be a good President.Most of the focus on the “3am call” is pure fantasy .. great Presidents like Washington, Lincoln, FDR, or even Reagan (about whom I have doubts) did not became great by an instant response to a sudden crisis. Rather, they became great by careers of conviction and political action that they turned to good account in the Presidency. They delegated, were shrewdly selective about the issues they chose to focus on, and were daringly innovative BUT with precise timing and judgment on what would be accepted by the American people.I think all the candidates have the temperaments to do this, but I think Obama most of all. It is also probably true that if he is not nominated or elected this time around, he will still be “President in waiting” for the next four years.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:21:43 +0000

Yeah, not having the best ability to control your emotions shows a lack of power. Great leaders show the utmost restraint.But on the other hand, the guy has been through a lot and it’s understandable that he has some built up anger.From my perspective on personality and non-verbal behavior alone (not the best position to take for a skeptic) McCain seems worn-out and frail. Clinton scares me a little and seems untrustworthy. I just keep comparing her to Bill and she always seems to come in second place. Obama seems the most electable if I were basing on these qualities alone. He has this ability to inspire and bring people together that the other candidates don’t have.