10-12-2008, 02:02 AM
Eppie "... I think Obama could be good for international relations, because he at least seems to be an intelligent person capable of normal discussions."
That's not a choice based on political views, either. A candidate doesn't need to be the most intelligent to be the best. And anyone who got far enough to be a candidate, has enough political skills of whatever type is needed in a system.
I think the choice should be based on what a candidate wants, and how good his or her ideals match your own. Looking at it that way, I'd say that McCain is the better one because he wants America to be respected by the world. His ideals might be old-fashioned, but there is a lot of good in them. Obama otoh, is very protectionistic. He will do anything that is perceived in the (economic) interest of the US, no matter the consequences for outsiders.
Eppie "And I actually think that the US and Europe will become closer again when he is elected."
Yes, at the cost of the rest of the world.
That's not a choice based on political views, either. A candidate doesn't need to be the most intelligent to be the best. And anyone who got far enough to be a candidate, has enough political skills of whatever type is needed in a system.
I think the choice should be based on what a candidate wants, and how good his or her ideals match your own. Looking at it that way, I'd say that McCain is the better one because he wants America to be respected by the world. His ideals might be old-fashioned, but there is a lot of good in them. Obama otoh, is very protectionistic. He will do anything that is perceived in the (economic) interest of the US, no matter the consequences for outsiders.
Eppie "And I actually think that the US and Europe will become closer again when he is elected."
Yes, at the cost of the rest of the world.