Dumb and Dumber

I asked who vetted Palin and now I know. It was none other than McCain himself. If you carefully listen to McCain, you will note that his logic is circular. He, like his running mate, is incapable of grasping or for the matter speaking about complex issues. He stammers, hems, and haws with nearly every issue. His constant use of “my friends” is an attempt at establishing a connection with the audience so as to allow himself to become trusted in the absence of any proof to what he is postulating. I would think that the only thing separating him from his running mate is time in public office. His gaffes are as pronounced.

McCain is a man of convictions. It is also clear he is not comfortable with anyone questioning his positions. He has taken on his role as a war hero and played it for all it is worth. He stands before the public and pronounces with certitude that he was right about the surge. He ignores all previous miscalculations and pronounces that his support of the surge qualifies him to be commander in chief. He claims that he knows how to get things done, but underlying support for the claim rests only with his words. Thus, the constant use of “my friends” is the proverbial slight of hand of the magician. While you are listening to his endearments, he is slipping his message to you. Shazam! My proof!

There is another matter about McCain that bears scrutiny. His mannerism would suggest not only physical issues – the stiffness and all gross motor movements, which of course, is of no matter, but his almost arrogant presence. The “that guy” comment is the bubbling up of the rage that percolates in him. His petulance is seen in banning reporters. His almost condescending attitude towards his opponent is indicative of a rogue who doesn't “cotton” to newcomers. He comes to stage with his experience cloak about his superficial understanding of issues. He ingratiates himself as a commoner only for the purpose of promoting himself. His presidency would be but another imperial one.

Behind the facade of congeniality lies a man who is obviously bitter and angry that he needs to run for office. After all, a man of his dedication should be attending his coronation not discussing issues with “that guy.” Perhaps, McCain greatest chink in his suit of armor is dullness. He is not a student of history. It is clear that in questioning about his desired dinner dates that he is a sports enthusiast. Which is quite all right. But underlying the question about who you would like to have dinner with is the subtle but certainly telling character of the person. The question is designed to probe for models of behavior. McCain's answer reveals that he is not a person of depth but a man of limited thoughts; hence he can only think of things in his limited world of influence. Petraus and Phelps come out his mouth. And you got to wonder if this man who wants to be president wouldn't like to talk with someone who could expand his world. Importantly, the question throws him because outside of his world, there is little. His delusion is that he is a man of destiny when he is little more that a footnote to it. He chose Sarah Palin because in her he see himself. Bluster and entitlement are all this ticket brings forth to the electorate. Any serious question posed to these two will only get you sound bites. The long election process has served its purpose. McCain has proven to be an out of touch militarist who feels the presidency is but another job – a job only a man who is entitled to it deserves. His first act as a potential president is reflected in his choice of Vice President. Sarah Palin is an example of the type of people John McCain wants around him. Because when you are small and of limited intellectual prowess, the only way you can seem important and knowledgeable is to have a person lesser than you about.