Putting on the tinfoil hat, I have to wonder about the election this year.
I see the groundswell of grass-roots support for Ron Paul, Fred Thompson, even Mike Huckabee, and who (allegedly) gets the nod from the GOP? John McCain.
Conservatives immediately expressed concern over McCain’s more liberal tendencies… but if conservatives didn’t nominate him… who did? Leprechauns?
How can someone be nominated if no one would have voted for him?
Add to this McCain’s recent selection of political newbie Sarah Palin for vice-president. I can only picture the conversation in the war room…
*McCain:* I need to prove that I still have a lot in common with the Democrats. How can I do that?
*Advisor 1:* You could… hm…
*Advisor 2:* Got it! You could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory!
*McCain:* PERFECT! Now… how to do that? Strategy, people, strategy!
*Advisor 1:* What if… You know, Obama’s really weak on experience, right? What if you could find the only elected official with *less* political experience than he has?
*McCain:* Great! Great! Can we add some distracting family issues?
*Advisor 2:* [thumbing through Rolodex] Ohh, have *I* got a candidate for *you* …
I have to wonder (and remember, I’m still wearing the tinfoil hat) who stands to benefit from an America without an experienced leader.
One thing is certain: It isn’t the average American.
If things stand as they are, I will be casting my ballot for Libertarian candidate Bob Barr in 2008.
I know you will rest easier at night knowing this.