Rudy Giuliani lost it

I wanted to do this picture during Republican National Convention (RNC) and then got busy. I think Giuliani did a good job in the aftermath of 9/11, but since then he has been exploiting it for political gain. That may be partially the reason he was not successful as a candidate for the President.

At the RNC I thought his speech was a disgrace. At times he punctuated his speech in a manner that sounded racist against Obama, especially his body language and eye-movement whenever he uttered Barack Obama's name. Then graphic pictures of 9/11 were shown behind him and he used 9/11 for making political points. How do the victims of 9/11 feel about it? There was considerable criticism by major networks for politicizing 9/11 at the convention. That is why one can say that Giuliani has lost it.

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McCain's Pain

Pictures from the Republican National Convention:


Who is Sarah Palin saluting? What was she thinking raising her hand like that?


A demonstrator being dragged away from the Convention Hall when McCain was giving his acceptance speech.


That same demonstrator giving a victory sign.


Iraq War Vet displaying sign at the Convention when McCain was speaking.


An "enthusiastic fan" constantly yawning during McCain's acceptance speech.

Unfortunately for McCain, he is boxed in. First, his association with the unpopular Bush administration. Second, the unpopularity of the Iraq War which McCain continues to support. Third, his age and lack of any new ideas. And fourth, his Vice Presidential candidate who is more of a liability than an asset.

Dissatisfaction with the Republican Party is intense. According to CNN, thousands of protesters were outside the convention hall.

As well, Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden has more foreign policy experience than McCain and Palin put together. If total experience equals ten, there this would be the break down:

Biden: 10
McCain: 6
Palin: 0

Finally, and most importantly, McCain is up against a very charismatic young leader, Barack Obama. Obama has put alot of meat and substance into his platform through concrete policies on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, energy independence, health, and the number one issue for Americans, the economy. This substance is lacking in the case of McCain, he has been mostly rhetoric and fear-mongering.

McCain is a war hero but as a Presidential candidate he belongs to an earlier era, not the 21st century. He would have made a great President a decade or two ago but now he is yesterday's man.

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Republican Convention: Gustav, Northern Winds and other blows

Gustav suffering from depression.

First it was hurricane Gustav who wanted to hijack the Republican National Convention. He tried and succeeded for a day. Now he is suffering from depression - tropical depression that is - as he did not succeed for all four days.

Then cold northern winds started coming from Alaska, Hurricane Palin. Its impact has yet to be assessed. Then there was rat Lieberman who wanted Democrats to stab fellow Democrats in the back by voting Republican. What was Al Gore thinking when he picked Lieberman as his Vice Presidential candidate in 2000? Maybe Al Gore would have won more decisively if the Lieberman factor was not there (Lieberman's conservatism and opposition to Bill Clinton during the Lewinsky scandal no doubt alienated many base Democrats). If Al Gore had won more decisively, then it would not have been possible for the Supreme Court to appoint Bush as President.

Then of course there was McCain being a POW (Prisoner of “W” that is) as he took some hits from Dubya who sent gales of wind all the way from the Whitehouse. Imagine if Bush were in Saint Paul at the convention centre, the damage would have been even greater.

After that was politician turn actor, Fred Thompson. You see, Reagan was a lousy actor and decided to become a politician and did fairly well. Fred Thompson is Ronald Reagan in reverse. He tried politics and was not so successful, so he went into acting. In his speech Thompson did some acting, implying that McCain was his own man and not McSame. Try and believe that! Though I have to admit, Thompson’s monologue was interesting.

CNN then reported that there were many demonstrations outside the convention hall. Many people were arrested during the day. In the evening, police used tear gas to disperse the crowds of demonstrators. One can understand the cause of the protesters, as they do not want another four years of the McSame.

All in all, McCain’s convention is not having much luck so far - not a good sign for someone like him who is reputed to be very superstitious.

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