It's safe to say that the welfare of the United States affects the welfare of Canada, and thus the upcoming Presidential election is important to us. Who should we like to see win the election? Generally, conservative Christians tend to the Republican party and its candidates. So what is the case for John McCain? What is the case against Barack Obama? Is there a case for Barack Obama? Is there a case against John McCain?
I support the Republican ticket, but John McCain does not get my wholehearted support. He likes to define himself as a non-partisan maverick. The trouble, in my mind, is that McCain's non-partisan and maverick actions have often been departures from conservative principles. For instance, he is not strong on border security and immigration; he has advocated limiting legitimate free speech; he has not shown himself to be a fighter for smaller government. These are the wrong things on which to be agreeing with the average Democrat. McCain is, however, solid on one issue - and it is a big issue: foreign policy and the military. That is a large plus, also for Canada.
But my reluctant support for McCain is cemented by one thing - the alternative is much, much worse. Obama comes off as a great communicator, a down-to-earth friend of the average American, a thoughtful, progressive leader. That is without a doubt the way he has been presented to us by the mainstream media. But before you cast your vote, whether literal or figurative, read The Comprehensive Argument Against Barack Obama.
Perhaps if Barack Obama had taken more time to build his resumé – especially with executive experience – he might have made a more compelling candidate, and might have demonstrated at least a little of the moderation he has claimed. Instead, Democrats want America to support at once the most radical and least qualified candidate for President in at least a century. They have tried to conceal this with the complicity of a pom-pom-waving national media that has shown much more interest in the political background of a plumber from Ohio than in a major-party candidate for President.Follow the link for much detail, including several supporting moving clips. It's well worth the read.
