Dipsy Doodle and Death's Door

I told myself that I would go to sleep the minute Sarah Palin answered a question directly in the first 30 seconds. Needless to say, I watched the whole Vice Presidential debate.

How many sane Americans shake their heads and wonder what on earth John McCain was thinking? I mean, I'm sure like George W. Bush, Sarah is great to invite to the family bbq, but to run the country? Come on now. Sarah gave answers like she had read the Cliff Notes of American and World History last week. I cannot imagine, if God forbid John McCain was elected and died, Sarah having the knowledge or sense to run America. Although McCain's mother is still alive that does not mean he'll live out his presidency. He is, like it or not, knock-knock-knocking on Death's Door and has selected Dipsy Doodle as a running mate. God help us all.

One thing that really irked me was Dipsy Doodle's use of the word "tolerate". Tolerate sounds like 'I'll deal with you because I have to not because I like you'. It sounds like 'I don't like you but you exist so I'll at least have to acknowledge that'. It sounded very off-putting and I wonder how the Americans she was referring to felt about that. Then, she sounded like the last thing she would do is sit down with her "enemies". Listen, if America is going to change at all - it's perception in other countries, particularly, then we're going to have to get away from this arrogant, condescending, and clueless leadership.

I have no idea what McCain was thinking or thinks. They both seem like they're trying to win a popularity contest not improve America.

The best bet we have is Biden connected with Obama. You can absolutely feel their sincerity and connection to others. You can feel that they will tell you like it is and not how you want it to be. And, if you need help, they'll roll up their sleeves and help you. Palin seems like she'd be on the sidelines saying, "Well, how'd you do that?" and McCain would be standing around looking awkward and asking, "Is there a problem?" as he shook his head no.

Wow, what a country. The one thing I knew before I turned off that debate was that the passports better be ready and we should start selecting another country to live in if Dipsy Doodle and Death's Door win. Doesn't the thought give you shivers?