>>I haven't glossed over the reality, I am just not falling for the spin. The Republicans are desperate this year, as well they should be, and there is almost nothing they won't try.
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>>I missed your opinion thread. Personally I don't have that much against McCain beyond the obvious -- his age, his policies, his not quite being with it in the new century, and now his judgment with the choice of a stealth running mate. Ms. (Mrs.?) Palin seems A-OK in many regards, but ready to be president of the U.S.? Give me a break.
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>She is as ready, if not more, than Obama. It's just her views I disagree with.

This 'ready' part I really don't understand. Who IS really ready to become president without actually being VP or something like this?
Was Bush 'ready' for his frst term ? Were Reagan or Clinton 'ready' for their first presidency terms ?

Are You ready for your next (much higher) job ? Of course you are. If you have that in you, then you will cross that bridge / be ready once you come to it.

Obama (or McCain) will be 'ready' moment he get's ellected. Speculating who is ready and who is not, is imo clear instance of (or result of) smear campaign. For heaven sake, it is not Paris Hilton you are ellecting for president but two experienced politicians.

Huh, this might be unfair to Paris, she got some really interesting 'points' in her 'campaign' spot... <vbg>