NYT's "Pitbull Palin Mauls McCain"

fr: http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/10/05/opinion/05rich.html

October 5th, 2008 5:40 am
Mr. Rich,

While McCain's medical history may, or, may not be germane to the election at hand, one thing is certain, the man's campaign is sick.

Exhibiting all the hallmarks of chronic epidemiology there is no doubt that this reactionary Republican illness runs deep. Chief among its symptoms are the current series of baseless attacks he is launching on Obama. Yesterday's accusation by Palin that Obama is "palling around with terrorists" is but the latest manifestation. Simply more proof that a sick cornered animal will resort to anything to save its skin.

Aside from Palin's perverse cache, the fundamental problem for McCain, is that he is politically incoherent. Railing against the usury practice of embedded earmarks in congressional bills, he nevertheless, voted 90% in favour of Bush's legislative agenda. Who did he think he was supporting? A 'Maverick' like him? Did he not realize that Bush was instrumental in aiding and abetting the biggest earmark of all - Wall Street's deregulation and escape from accountability?

Curious, when a Representative lobbies for a 'bridge to nowhere' it is deplorable; yet, when an entire class is given Carte Blanche to destroy the integrity of the American economy it is okay? I guess its hard for a multimillionaire to reconcile the two. McCain's inability to convey empathy that resonates is his biggest political health problem.

As for his erratic mannerisms - well, the answer may well lie in his medical history. But really, if that is where the answer resides - is there any question as to who is fittest to be the next President of the United States?

I think not.

— BeerBellyBuddah, Wpg., Canada