Notes on McCain’s speech

[countxero]

BTW, before I begin, let me say how cool DirecTVs “NewsMix” feature, which lets you watch little versions of six different news channels and lets you listen to one that you’re focused on, plus there’s a little news ticker at the bottom.  Anyway…

What he did right:

·         I’m really glad that he’s into renewable energy sources and I’m

Comments

[buzz_overdrive]

I didn't catch Palin's or most of McCain's speeches. I may catch up this weekend as I work.

I disagree with the idea that McCain's willingness to go toe to toe with Iran or Russia erases his "I hate war" position. You can hate war and still recognize when it's the only available option (i.e., Revolutionary War, WWII, etc.). With countries like Iran and Russia, you have to keep military action available as an option. You may not want to use it, because you know and hate war, but you need to know when it's time to resort to it.

I think the tax-raising-Democrat lines come from analysis that suggests there's no way that Obama can afford to do all he's said he wants to do and still cut taxes on 95% of the country. Raising taxes on the top 5% of income earners won't pay for it. I haven't done the math, myself.