This is not an endorsement of either camp. I just feel like too many people latch on to these sound bites and run with them, in whatever direction their party tells them to.
"My Muslim faith"
Yeah, he said it. Watch the longer vid to see the remark in context. He was acknowledging that McCain himself had not attacked him for being a Muslim. If the interviewer hadn't interrupted him, it may have been more clear. I didn't see it as a profession of his "Muslim faith". Not saying that it ain't so either.
"Above my paygrade"
As I saw it, he was saying that he has no power over another person's moral convictions regarding abortion. Sounds like the conservative end of the pro-choice debate. Something like, I'm against abortion personally, but I still believe that it is a matter of personal choice (my words not his). Sounds like he believes it is an issue between an individual and his/her maker/morals; not the government. Therefore it is above his paygrade.
"Too inexperienced"
This one applies to Obama and Palin. I don't think either party has a leg to stand on here. Look at our recent Presidents.
Reagan: Actor. Joined Army and, wait for it, acted. SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Pres./V.P. Worked for Barry Goldwater's campaign. Failed to gain GOP nomination over Ford in 1976. Two term President.
Bush Sr.: Postponed enrollment @ Yale to fight in WWII. Ran some oil companies. Served in the House of Representatives. Served as Ambassador to the U.N. Served as Envoy to China. Served as Director of the CIA. One term President
Clinton: Partied through college. Dodged draft. Worked on George McGovern's campaign. Governer of AR. Two term President.
Bush Jr.: Stumbled through college. Almost got the boot from ANG. Ran some oil companies. Owned a piece of a baseball team. Worked on Daddy's campaign. Governer of TX. Two term President.
Strange how the only guy with any real experience only lasted one term in office.
Again, I'm not an Obama fan. I'm not a real McCain fan either. Might have to write in Jesse Ventura.
"My Muslim faith"
Yeah, he said it. Watch the longer vid to see the remark in context. He was acknowledging that McCain himself had not attacked him for being a Muslim. If the interviewer hadn't interrupted him, it may have been more clear. I didn't see it as a profession of his "Muslim faith". Not saying that it ain't so either.
"Above my paygrade"
As I saw it, he was saying that he has no power over another person's moral convictions regarding abortion. Sounds like the conservative end of the pro-choice debate. Something like, I'm against abortion personally, but I still believe that it is a matter of personal choice (my words not his). Sounds like he believes it is an issue between an individual and his/her maker/morals; not the government. Therefore it is above his paygrade.
"Too inexperienced"
This one applies to Obama and Palin. I don't think either party has a leg to stand on here. Look at our recent Presidents.
Reagan: Actor. Joined Army and, wait for it, acted. SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Pres./V.P. Worked for Barry Goldwater's campaign. Failed to gain GOP nomination over Ford in 1976. Two term President.
Bush Sr.: Postponed enrollment @ Yale to fight in WWII. Ran some oil companies. Served in the House of Representatives. Served as Ambassador to the U.N. Served as Envoy to China. Served as Director of the CIA. One term President
Clinton: Partied through college. Dodged draft. Worked on George McGovern's campaign. Governer of AR. Two term President.
Bush Jr.: Stumbled through college. Almost got the boot from ANG. Ran some oil companies. Owned a piece of a baseball team. Worked on Daddy's campaign. Governer of TX. Two term President.
Strange how the only guy with any real experience only lasted one term in office.
Again, I'm not an Obama fan. I'm not a real McCain fan either. Might have to write in Jesse Ventura.