Decisions Decisions -- Oh My

Obama McCain Obama McCain -- where is Hillary when you need her?

Okay so Al and I have been watching the conventions, the speeches, the talking heads and trying to make sense out of it all. As usual the two of us are leaning in opposite directions. Sarah Palin shook things up a bit but I am still pretty solidly Democratic after learning more about her and filtering out her charisma. But it sure is interesting watching the process. It actually gives me hope that change will really happen but you know I doubt if either candidate will get much movement on that one.

I think that McCain is a great hero and deserves recognition for the service he has given his country, but in the end Obama is the one I want to see making decisions in the White House. If I look at the issues and the solutions being offered I find that Obama most closely matches my own beliefs and opinions. I also am looking for someone who is not afraid to modify, change or even reverse their stand on an issue as circumstances and information change -- to me it is important to have someone who is not afraid to do this -- instead of stubbornly maintaining a position that with a little compromise and modification could be made more tenable to others. It is also necessary to be firm and strong when necessary but as the song says "know when to fold 'em."

Clearly, there are some differences in positions but much is similar with the two candidates (except their choices in VP running mates) but I am wondering if it does not come down to judgement and how they make decisions. I am very wary of McCain's judgment and also some of the choices he has made in this election season. I worry that he may have sold a small piece of his soul in his bid for president. Obama is smooth and very focused on keeping the election about the issues. I respect that about him and hope that as the days go on he is able to stay on the issues and not be distracted by the silliness of pigs and lipstick.