McCain's, Obama's worldviews as divergent as the lives they have lived

"John grew up in a family where military strategy was constantly being discussed at very high levels," said Carl Smith, a Washington lawyer who served with McCain in the Navy. "He was steeped in the history and purpose of American military power." By contrast, the influences in Obama's youth were more about diversity than tradition. Full Story »

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Martin Nutty
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by Martin Nutty - Oct. 1, 2008

The article fails to draw a conclusion, get off the fence. McCain's experience may have made him a good military leader, that does not necessarily translate into a good president. Bringing a citizen of the world point of view to the job is what is called for now so tat America can mend bridges, restore fences. We don't need more bullets and missiles, we need to be humble to quote President Bush, a quote that was clearly thrown overboard the day after election in 2000.

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