I was referring to the vp candidates in the most RECENT election

lol, I agree, I wasnt referring to that comment, I was more concerned with the comment about eight million jobs,,,

well, as I have stated before, I did vote based upon what I HEARD and SAW and READ about the candidates. I didnt see much real life experience from McCain besides as a military man, and if I were in the military maybe that would be my priority and he would have the upper hand. In OBama, I saw someone who worked his way up, with no real connections, someone who would have been more likely to have HAD to work for what he got. That gave him a bit of an upper hand with me because I am someone who lives that same experience.

I also listened to the debates, and I preferred his diplomatic and logic based style compared to McCains I have been a vet so I can keep you safe style. OBama seemed to answer to a broader range of issues with more of the style of leadership I prefer(diplomatic and preferring peace over bullying and keeping enemies). I also MOSTLY saw from McCains camp praise for his military service, which is great,, but not being in the military myself, not something I could put my focus on. I was much more interested in things like the economy, healthcare, education, the environment and international relations,,,issues on which McCain seemed to either take a detached stand on or an us vs them stance,,.

I also voted Obama, because once McCain chose Palin,, I could NOT see risking even slightly the possibility that she would be at the head.

The truth is, much of what needs fixing was not CAUSED by him or his administration, and so it is fair and honest for him to claim he inherited it. The truth is, he stated from the beginning that it would not be an easy or overnight thing. The truth is , he united the country for a long while in a way I dont think McCain could have. All these things made me proud to vote for him then and still proud that I voted for him. He wont be perfect or FIX everything,, but I am proud when I hear him speak with logic and integrity and I am proud that he is staying his course to tackle issues that are difficult and important and make decisions that are not based in winning a popularity contest but in doing what he, as a leader, sees as heading us in a more positive direction.

I know, I realized that after the post and re did it.

What kind of fool argues over an Icy Treat? Apparently Joe Biden.

so well said,and exactly how i felt,and feel.
Ms Harmony,tis a pleasure to read your posts.

kewl beans,,,

thank you

You didn't see someone who worked in or with congress since the 70's? Someone with REAL experience. Someone who faught for his country, got captured and tortured for 5 1/2 years? Someone who actually served in war and understands not only how war works but how the military works when we are in the middle of two wars and VERY close to and additional two.

People voted in someone with NO experience other then a brief stint as a State Senator(in the most corrupt State Government in the country none the less) then on to a US Senator (which most of the time he spent campaigning). Not to mention NO military experience.

well, McCain began his (political )career in the HOR in 1983 when he would have been 47 and OBama began his in the Illinois state senate in 1997 when he would have been 36. Being that there is a 25 year age difference, I would expect a gap between actual years of experience...but my vote was more than the years of experience(or the elder candidate would automatically win, regardless of their positions,,which isnt logical to me)

actually, several times in my post I mentioned that I was aware of his military service, but that military service was NOT my focus or priority requirement for a president. The President is at the head of our government and therefore going to be tied to MANY areas,, not just military issues(for which a vet would be prime material), not just economic issues (for which an accountant would be prime material), not just educational issues (for which a teacher would be prime material), not just healthcare issues (for which a doctor would be prime material)..etc..

so , until we have a candidate who has been a doctor/accountat/vet/teacher,,, I have to vote for the candidate who most closely represents the TYPE of attitude and leadership I want in regards to ALL those different types of issues. I read the history of both men, I read where they stood on the issues, I read what their experience was ,, and I was more in agreement with the style and positions of OBama than I was with those of McCain.

Actually McCain attended the National War College, assumed command of the Navy's largest attack and training squadron and then became the Military Liason to the Senate in the 70's.

I stand corrected, although I consider that more military experience than political...

That was considered by many sources his entry into the world of politics. It is just as political as it is Military. He helped Senators author bills, including one for a new Super Carrier against the Carter Administration's wishes.

I understand that point of view, I just disagree. His military experience allowed him to be a consult on military issues,,,,but I consider political service to cover a BROAD range of issues , not a specialized area.

Mine is just one point of view though.

Not to mention that the only Executive experience on the campaign ticket at all was Governor Palin.

Mine is just a point of view as well, but still he was there at the Capitol helping to author bills, that is experience in the Senate.

sure looks good on a resume too

I will be going down as contributing to several issues that I have signed support on through email petitions as well,,,

That's not the same as getting out there and actually doing it.

i am misunderstanding your use of executive,,might you expand on that? are you referring to the less than two years she spent governing Alaska before her VP campaign?

Executive Experience. Ok Government lesson here Executive Branch=Prsident's VP's Governor's and LT. Governors, Leglaslative=Congressmen, Senators, Assemblymen, State Senators and Judicial=Supreme Court and State Supreme Court. Palin had executive experience under her belt. Ans you really wanna talk about the length of time as Governor?

How about the length of time Obama was a Senator? You realize that he announced to run for president after being elected to the senate!