I have to admit that prior to watching the presidential debate Friday night I was leaning towards voting for Obama.

Everyone I have talked to said this is the most difficult election we have had in a long time. Both candidates pretty much suck, so its a choice of the lesser of two evils.

Chris Rock said something in a Larry King interview that kid of really hit home with me. “Vote for the guy with one house”. It was really that simple. Someone who owns one house will be more apt to ensure the middle class will be able to survive the next 4 years. After all, McCain is a multi millionaire. Why would he care about the middle class.

But something hit me wrong with Obama during the debate. I can not see how the polls say he won. He came of as arrogant, self centered and inexperienced. He contradicted himself on several issues and he really lacks any kid of real plan.

Let’s be real… The POTUS does NOT run this Country. He makes the final decision, but a good president does so after he listens to all of his advisors and weighs all of the facts. Obama came off as someone who will do what he wants and will be more likely to turn a deaf ear to those around him.

While McCain is being labled another Bush, I am starting to think that is a bad rap. He knows Bush did wrong. He admits Bush’s policy has failed. For a multi milionare, he seems incredible grounded and down to earth.

While I am a politicain by nature, I am not affiliated with any party. As a matter of fact, I truly believe this country needs a third party, the common sense party.  (see this Washington Post Article)

Unfortunately, the Republicans and Democrats in power would never allow a third party to invade their realm so we are stuck with what we have for now.  Which leads us back to the problem at hand… Who to vote for…

This Country needs a third party, The Common Sense Party.

So lets take a closer look at the two candidates…

Obama:
Pros - Fresh Ideas, first African American nominee, supports the withdrawal of troops out of Iraq, wants to tax the rich and give to the poor.

Cons - He’s been in politics for only 2 years, he’s Oprah’s little bit*h, has no clear plan on boosting the economy, has no foreign policy, arrogant, self rightous, picked Joe Biden as VP.

McCain:
Pros - Grounded, down to earth for a rich guy, knows his stuff, knows the way to stimulate the economy is to take a market approach, wants our troops out of Iraq at the decision of the commanders in the field, understands that the Bush policies have failed, wants to control Government spending.

Cons - He’s old, He’s a Republican and cow tows to the right (although I see him a little left of right), He’s old, he doesn’t even know how many houses he has and he picked the biggest dumb A$$ possible as his running mate.

So where does that leave us?

Well. Right now, I think this country needs change, but it also needs experience. We need someone who has the ability to get us out of this crisis. Someone who can approach things in a new way, but with the knowledge and experience of a seasoned vet.

When it’s the bottom of the 9th with two outs and the go ahead run at the plate, you put in your seasoned vet, not the new rookie…

I like Obama being a new person and wanting to change the world. But this is our life you’re talking about, not a Coca-Cola commercial. Let’s face it… When it’s the bottom of the 9th with two outs and the go ahead run at the plate, you put in your seasoned vet, not the new rookie…

At this time, I have to go with McCain… I hope you do too.

Peace.