Obama v McCain

It was interesting, last night, to watch the BBC Newsnight special on the final televised debate between the two presidential candidates in the US election.

From early on in the race, I've liked Barak Obama. He's fresh, sharp and seemingly astute. As a stark contrast, in last night's debate, John McCain presented himself and his ideas really poorly - he looked frail, bumbled through ideas and proposals, flapped in futile efforts to retort criticisms levelled by his running 'mate', and made repetetive, petty jibes at Obama.

Obama was unphased. He looked confident, presented his ideas and arguments convincingly and succinctly.

I truly hope the right result prevails. I have two major concerns though. Firstly, I hope that enough intelligent Americans interpret the campaign's manifestos accurately and make the right choice. That might sound patronising, but a majority* voted in George 'Dubya' Bush (twice?!) and many of them supported his subsequent 8 years work! It's worrying to consider where the mindset is of those millions of voters..

Secondly, if Obama does win the race, I fear for his safety. In a nation of gun-toters (where high school shootings have become historical recurrences rather than isolated exceptions) it is surely vexing to contemplate the security and personal vulnerability of a prominent and powerful political incumbant of a distinct racial constitution.

I think (*read: hope) that sense will prevail and Obama will ultimately succeed. It's going to make interesting viewing/news in the meantime.

* Majority - in terms of the numbers required to win; assuming they were obtained legitimately!

American incredulity reaches new highs..

After hearing the vociferations of the late Charlton Heston, a few years ago, advocating the widespread assumption and utilisation of firearms for all Americans it made me wonder what sort of social lows a country is capable of. Part of his famous - and undeniably perculiar - ideology was that had students in the University massacres (of the past 20 years) had firearms of their own, the extent of damage would've been limited or would not have occured at all. This is a crazy way to think! The proliferation of firearms is the cause - not the cure!

Anyway, reading this story earlier made me realise that America[ns] are beyond all rationality. Sanctioning the accompaniment of firearms for Students in school is insane!

I dread the next University massacre [like Columbine etc.] when the perpetrator will have the legal right to have the very weapon with him that disposes of the unfortunately proximate students and teachers.

I'm astounded. Unbelievable American stupidity is stonger than ever.

Americans...

Another story here to corroborate my opinion on Americans.
Xenophobic or not - they are a ridiculous breed!

Picking buckshot out of your rear..

This story will have animal rights campaigners smiling from ear-to-ear!
Americans are an intensely irritating breed so any self-harm [see Darwin awards - largely awarded to Yanks] or ironic harm [as here] is always enjoyable for the onlooker!
So that's what it feel like for the Pheasant... *tee hee*