1 st. Presidential Debate

I have been avoiding saying anything directly about the two remaining presidential contenders on purpose. I had hoped to provide fair analysis of their potential for leadership, although my background and experience weighed heavily towards Sen. McCain. 

The first debate showed really vast differences in maturity and knowledge between the two.  Sen. McCain has a knowledge of recent history that Sen. Obama lacks. This factor alone makes Sen. McCain the best choice. The relevant experience level of the two was shown in favor of Sen McCain as well. 

Mc Cain was poised while Obama was nervous and often times unsure and hesitent.

Next, Mc Cain actually answered some of the questions directly while Obama drew back and veered into his campaign rhetoric in order to fill his time allotment. One of the biggest telling points on this was answering the question on what might have to be delayed or cut due to the impact of the bailout proposal: McCain said we might have to freeze all but essential programs; Obama said something akin to we would have to see based upon the time, but, he was reluctant to name any specific cuts.

Finally, I am most concerned that Sen Obama would be willing to start a war due to unilateral invasion of a country; especially one that has nuclear weaponry. Hopefully, his advisors would hold sway against such action. Also, he should look at the history of European powers military experiences in the region first.

I hope that others will pick up and understand the big differences between the two.