McCain, Palin just more of the same

Presidential candidates want the opportunity to look presidential and give the voters a glimpse of their governing style. The present economic crisis has given the people a real time opportunity to observe the candidates personalities and problem-solving approaches.

Barack Obama responded by pulling together a rather distinguished group of experts in order to obtain a variety of opinions and become as knowledgeable as possible.

John McCain reacted by announcing that the fundamentals of the economy were strong. He must have felt fairly confident in that assessment because he repeated it some 16 times. Next, he reflexively announced that he would fire the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He was soon to learn that the president lacked the authority to make such a move. And his running mate, remember only a heartbeat away, Sarah Palin, was somewhere saying something to the effect, "there's something going on in this country that needs some shakin' and some fixin' up."

OK, let me get this straight. The country faces significant crises. The president reacts based upon a grossly faulty analysis. He then suggests a strategically flawed action. In the background plays some folksy brand of illiteracy.

So, where's the change we've been hearing so much about?

Robert Mount

Grayslake