Obama/Biden vs. McCain/Palin

[Freed Roger]

Both these guys wrote memoir/autobiographies years ago. I'm referring to their first books, not later ones. the ones with "fathers" in the title. anyhow - besides providing insight on their background, they are both interesting reads.

granted McCain's was more interesting because he had a lot more history to share. Obama's memoir was written when he was in his 20s, so presumably he wasn't considering presidency at the time he wrote it. in his forward, he says he's now a little embarrassed by how/what he wrote at that age and how self-important it all sounds. But its still an good read.

its been years since I read them, but I recall that each book helped you know what makes them tick. And they both seem like genuine decent people. I don't condone everything they've done in their personal lives (affairs, drugs etc) but they admit their mistakes. Point is - they come across as human. instead of relying on what the pundits and hearsay on their personal life, i suggest people read the books.

So with both being decent people - IMO really it comes down to what sort of policies they align themselves with.

[Jocephus]

when are the debates?

[cardsfansince82]

when are the debates?

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
October 15, 2008: Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

[Hudler]

Howard Fineman on MSNBC says "the accidental brilliance of choosing Sarah Palin."

That's lame. McCain knew exactly what he was doing.

You don't really expect someone from MSNBC to admit a Republican did something right,do you?

[GatewaySnayke]

when are the debates?

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
October 15, 2008: Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

I'm starting a Gameday Thread for the debates. Michael, note this. It's going to be really fancy in its own Snayke Way.

[Leroy]

I had something going here.

Go to bed.

[cardsfansince82]

I had something going here.

Go to bed.

I noticed. That's how you get 12K posts.

[Leroy]

I had something going here.

Go to bed.

I noticed. That's how you get 12K posts.

Sheer hard work and determination if that's what you are getting at.

[MrSaigon]

when are the debates?

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
October 15, 2008: Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

I'm starting a Gameday Thread for the debates. Michael, note this. It's going to be really fancy in its own Snayke Way.

I'm so excited to see a debate without Bush. Love them or hate them, both of these candidates have a grasp on basic sentence structure and vocabulary.

[Leroy]

when are the debates?

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN
October 15, 2008: Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

I'm starting a Gameday Thread for the debates. Michael, note this. It's going to be really fancy in its own Snayke Way.

I'm so excited to see a debate without Bush. Love them or hate them, both of these candidates have a grasp on basic sentence structure and vocabulary.

That ain't noting but a bunch of bull crap for all y'all book lovers.