Friday, February 1, 2008

Clinton vs Obama on CNN last night

They had the two candidates seated so closely together that you'd think they were dating each other. I tuned in on the odd chance I'd get to see a real slanging match. No way. Nary a harsh word, no flying mud, very polite and civilized.
Issues. They did talk issues, even got into a little detail on universal health care. I was unable to detect any difference between the two on issues. In other words the only reasons for picking one over the other are subjective, style, wardrobe, speaking ability, likeablity, gender, race, nothing objective.
Both of them would implement universal tax payer funded health care for everyone. Both would let the Bush tax cuts expire to pay for it. Both would abandon Iraq to Al Queda ASAP. Neither talked about reducing the amount of money (currently 16% of GNP) poured down the health care drain. Neither talked about how much health spending would increase with Uncle paying all doctor's bills. Neither talked about earmarks and the reduction thereof.

All good reasons to vote Republican.

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