McCain: Able?
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- September
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I drew this cartoon only because US Presidents have to make lots and lots of really really important decisions with huge consequences and a campaign is a great way to watch an individual make lots and lots of really, really important decisions with huge consequences. Democracy is a truly remarkable process.
On a positive note – I thought Fred Thompson gave a mostly good speech at the RNC Convention last night. His brilliant and heart-rending description of McCain’s time in captivity was truly moving and beautifully delivered. I think THAT was the Fred Thompson everyone expected to run for President. Also, cartooning aside, I like John McCain, the man. I have even been lucky enough to spend a little time talking with him one on one. But in order to get the backing of his party he has to step in line and do bizarre things like pick a person like Sarah Palin for Veep. There were other truly impressive men and women he could have picked, but she fit the ideological profile he needed to placate the base. While the RNC might be sated by what he just did, the free world needs a wholly different type of American President right now.
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Matt,
“US Presidents have to make lots and lots of really really important decisions with huge consequences.”
That’s saying a mouthful! Your cartoon DOES say the same thing as your words.
So THAT’S how it looks when you (Matt)transfer thoughts on to paper.
On a personal note, thanks for sharing your thoughts in words. It’s a good way for me to check whether I understood the cartoon.
FYI: You’re doing great.
Sorry Matty boy, but Sarah is most definitely more qualified than Obama, and she and McCain are a terrific, balanced ticket. Should McCain not be able to serve his 4 years, she WILL chose a VP to complement her, just as Obama attempted to… Your cartoons are only funny in that they are so predictable and lame. I know you receive lots of awards, but they are given by other lefty media folks who have the same agenda you do. If your paper wasn’t the only game in town to get local (biased, of course) news and sports, I’d certainly cancel my subscription tomorrow.
ConservFemale44 you are no doubt right. But what I fail to understand is why the “Palintons”
(Or HilaryCons) are flocking to a candidate because of her gender. Or is it just she has a good look and (you) women need to ape everything going. Either way, what with Hillary’s behaviour in the primary, this election has been a graveyard for women values in politics.