Schmitty53,

I thought I had died and gone to heaven, when I read that endorsement. I paid them $5,000 to write that (just kidding). If I ever said anything bad about the DJ, I now take it back. It was so nice to see and read, some real common sense, FOR ONCE! They were (as some would say), "SPOT ON"!! Thank you Daily Journal for making some of us believe that "the system" is not completely broken.

McCain's maverick reputation is a carefully crafted image, but the real John McCain has emerged in his run for the presidency. Although he acts as though he offers something different from Bush, he promotes the same reckless policies that have led to this low point in our nation's history.
Moreover, he's embraced the politics of personal destruction that he once claimed to detest. As the Biblical book of James so eloquently states, we're known by our deeds not just our words.
As for his judgment, one need only look at McCain's selection of Sarah Palin for vice president — a choice so disturbing that it helped sway many Republicans, including Colin Powell, to endorse Obama. Even the Chicago Tribune, which can usually be counted on to back Republicans, supported Obama over McCain.
It's disappointing that The Daily Journal bought into Republican claims that Obama's policies represent a radical shift in the tax structure. In reality, he has called for a return to a tax schedule in place during the Clinton years, when this country was actually prospering. Under Bush, the country's wealthiest citizens have seen the greatest gains while the middle class (a rapidly disappearing segment) has lost ground.
McCain's proposal would continue that trend by reserving the largest tax cuts for the wealthiest. An analysis of the candidates' tax proposals by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center shows that, under McCain's proposals, those earning above $2.87 million would see their taxes fall by about 4.4 percent while the middle class ($37,596 to $66,354) would get less than a one-percent reduction in taxes. By contrast, Obama would increase taxes on the top tier by 11.5 percent but reduce those for the middle class by 2.4 percent. Most Americans would see taxes decrease or stay the same under Obama, so a very small percentage of the country would see taxes rise.
Some will argue that increasing taxes for the rich discourages the incentive to succeed and believers in trickle-down economics will protest that it stalls economic growth, but there's no evidence to support such claims. Bush boasted that his tax cuts were going to revitalize the economy, but the proof is in the pudding (or in your latest 401k statement).
The Journal touts McCain's experience in supporting him for president, but years in office don't always translate into wisdom. Lincoln had little experience in federal office when he became president, but is still revered as one of our wisest leaders.
A good share of that wisdom was Lincoln's willingness to hear dissenting views and take them into consideration as he developed a plan of action. Those same qualities have impressed Obama's supporters, who say he is willing to listen to all sides of an issue.
It's well known that McCain has a temper and he has written that he has often made decisions in haste and paid the consequences. That may be fine in his personal life, but if the country has to pay the price for his rashness, it's another matter.
Given the facts, I must respectfully disagree with the Journal's endorsement of McCain.

Just as I thought! Did I stutter or something?

Ask a questions that a 5 year old could answer and get.... Seriously, I don't know what you are referring to. Someone please fetch a child of 5 for lesleyk. GEEZ!

lesleyk, you and I have been down this gay road thing previouisly and the end result was one of we agree to disagree, so I'll leave you with that....for now. Good luck and God Bless.

I deeply Thank You!
Blessings, Donna