New Yorker Magazine Editorial

[Hums75]

This sumarizes the situation very, very well.

The Choice: Comment: The New Yorker

[big bounce]

preaching to the choir

[Otterhound]

Without a doubt, the New Yorker got it right.

[GRR Spartan]

Damned media elite.

So many big words. Such a long article. Regular Americans can't sit still for as much time as it takes to read that uppity piece.

[Otterhound]

Originally Posted by GRR Spartan

Damned media elite.

So many big words. Such a long article. Regular Americans can't sit still for as much time as it takes to read that uppity piece.

So who did Hilights Magazine endorse for President?

[GRR Spartan]

Originally Posted by Otterhound

So who did Hilights Magazine endorse for President?

We won't know until the Friday before the election.

[Bleachers]

Originally Posted by GRR Spartan

Damned media elite.

So many big words. Such a long article. Regular Americans can't sit still for as much time as it takes to read that uppity piece.

It is going to be tough for Joe Sixpack to wade through those big words. My guess it will take at least a six pack. This kind of stuff is proof Ob and his supporters are elitist. It took me half a Manhattann to read the New Yorker.

[Otterhound]

Originally Posted by Bleachers

It is going to be tough for Joe Sixpack to wade through those big words. My guess it will take at least a six pack. This kind of stuff is proof Ob and his supporters are elitist. It took me half a Manhattann to read the New Yorker.

The New Yorker endorsement, what a great excuse to drink a Manhattan! Thanks!

[big bounce]

Also.....This piece really puts this whole election into perspective.

Obama really is a transcendental leader who has remarkably found a way to rise above the deep divisiveness that dominates today's dialogue. I'm still young so I've yet to experience different generations of statesmen, but Obama's temperament sets him apart from a lot of the politicians I've read about and seen on TV. I'm so impressed by the guy's temperament, and whether you agree with his ideology or not I think that this type of leader is the best America can ask for right now.

I also like how this piece distinguished McCain's experience on foreign policy to Obama's judgement. I read an excellent book called "Diplomacy" by Henry Kissinger which offers insight in how world leaders have reacted internationaly events that dominated their time and how they subsequently shaped international relations into what they are today. Reading this article reminded me of this book. Anyways, it's really is a good book that portrays how important a leader's temperment is when it comes to foreign policy. McCain's erratic, unpredictable behavior really does trump the experience he brings to the table. Besides experience doesn't prepare you for the uncertainty of the future.

To put it into perspective, which candidate would you rather have in office if the Cuban Missile Crisis were to occur again. The gunslingin maverick or the cool customer. I think the way JFK handled that crisis really emphasizes the importance of temperament and judgement in the face of international crisis.