This is the first time I have written a comment to be shared. But I abhor what the Republicans are doing to deface Obama and twist the facts, citing part of quotations but dropping the rest of it, thus presenting lies.

It is distressing to see how vicious and dishonest McCain/Palin are being. Now think about it, if they show their dark colors in this campaign, how will this mode of operation work with our country and the world? I bet that after all this dishonesty and avoidance of the issues/details he is well practiced to do this in the future to the world and us. He does not have the wisdom and temperament for any high office, and the presidency.

Some questions:

1. Can the behavior, qualities and beliefs of McCain be what our country/world needs and can survive? We need honest straightforward leadership. Not McCain's negative brand of thinking and attack methods. (Imagine how his behavior would go over with our people, and other countries! Would anyone trust him?)

2. Yes, in his youth he was a war hero. We do not know how he behaved before his capture. And, what says his experience indicates he is presidential material? Does that mean that all of our military heroes are also qualified for the presidency? I think that his horrible experience could also warp his mind the set him up for resentment and retaliation of a negative sort.

3. McC/Palin pride themselves at being mavericks. The term maverick can be a fearful and negative quality of a person. Dictionary: Maverick--an independent individual who refuses to conform with his group. McCain takes pride in being a maverick. What does this really mean? It sounds to me that he is capable of being stubborn and turn from truth and wise counsel to maintain his maverick trait. Now think, can a self-interested maverick repair and strengthen our country and relationships abroad? I don't think so.

4. At his age, McCain is a risk of a weak person. Will he stay in good health? Will his mind weaken? And a big concern, should he fail to do the job, could you survive an inexperienced, vicious, truth-twisting leader like Palin? WITH AGE I doubt that McCain could do a second term...thus requiring a new president.

I believe that we need a strong leader who can serve two terms to provide continuity for our progress and healing of the problems of the nation.

I HAVE MORE CONCERNS, BUT WILL END WITH THIS:

OBAMA IS THE LEADER WE NEED, NOW AND FOR THE NEXT 8 YEARS! I BELIEVE IN HIM AND HAVE FAITH THAT OUR COUNTRY WILL SEE BETTER YEARS WITH OBAMA/BIDEN IN THE LEADERSHIP!!!

DEMOCRATS ARE STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN TO BRING TO OUR COUNTRY A TRULY GREAT LEADER!!!

J. Dietman

Normandy Park