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Jul 22, 2008Why I'm Voting for the Vice President in 2008I can't recall in recent history if there has ever been a time when the Vice Presidential candidates were more important. Personally, it will mean the difference in my vote this year, here's why: The Republicans If you haven't noticed John McCain is pushing 100. He's old. Now, I'm normally not an ageist. But when it comes to my President, I get a little concerned when they start the job as an old man. If you haven't noticed, the job ages the men who attempt to lead this fine country. Take a look...       My only advice to Senator McCain, pick a very young running mate that everyone loves. It is your ONLY chance at winning this election. We all know you won't age well. Because, frankly, you can't age any more than you already have. So, choose wisely, old fella. The Democrats I never like to give The Onion credit unless I absolutely have to. But they make a valid point in this article. The scenario of an African-American President has not played out so well in our Hollywood simulations. Just be warned... that's all I'm saying. The other issue at hand for Senator Obama is guns. Ever been to a gun show in the South, or Midwest for that matter? Some of the people who have armed themselves in this country have some issues with African-American leadership. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying all gun-nuts are racist. But racists are often gun-nuts, as well as bomb-nuts and domestic-terror-nuts. So, my advice would be to double-up on the Secret Service and pick a young white man as your running mate. You may notice I didn't say "woman." Unfortunately, I would probably be giving this same piece of advice about guns to the Democratic candidate had it been Senator Clinton. So, that's it. I expect our two candidates will do a great job campaigning as we get closer to November. If I don't see a McCain ad that makes Obama out to be a terrorist sympathizer and an Obama ad that makes McCain out to be a senile old man, I will be deeply disappointed. Regardless, I hope they both pick outstanding running mates that will only have to be Vice President for the next four years. Even though, I will still be basing my vote on who they choose.
posted by Jim at 1:17 AM
3 Comments: joannis said...
i sympathize, twisted...  said...
"So, my advice would be to double-up on the Secret Service and pick a young white man as your running mate." Jim said...
Wow, that's a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup joke. Did you get your funny in my sad or did I get my sad in your funny? |
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