Persuading co-workers
A pro-Obama reader named Ed, who works in distribution management, says this is the argument he gives coworkers who have been supporting John McCain:
"I’ve been trying a more pragmatic approach with the McCain crowd and have had some success. Maybe this is too simple but it’s based on the following assumptions:
1. John McCain is a self-proclaimed maverick, an agent for change.
2. The financial crisis will prohibit the next president from making any important change for the next two years while the economy is in rehab.
3. McCain’s age or health might prevent him from even seeking a second term, and then there's Sarah Palin.
4. Eventually, McCain won't be able to get anything done anyway, with a Democratic Congress.
5. All things considered, he's an impractical choice for any voter at this time."
Comments
An argument for McCain is that you want a Republican President who can keep a check on a Democratic Congress. The best years of the Clinton Administration were when he had to work with the Republican Congress. Both the Democrats and Republicans messed things up when they controlled both branches. We need a different party running the White House and Congress.
Posted by: Mike | October 23, 2008 10:55 AM
4. is a reason to vote for McCain. Government always screws up, therefore government gridlock is good. Vote for gridlock!
Posted by: idiot | October 23, 2008 11:03 AM
wow, that is so incredibly insightful. thanks for posting that entry in your blog. it was so enlightning.
the best idea is to avoid politics altogether while at work. nothing good comes from talking religion or politics in the workplace. especially when it is just parroting the obama talking points that we all have heard hundreds of times.
Posted by: brandon | October 23, 2008 11:04 AM
Here's a McCain supporter's argument against Obama:
1. Obama is a self-proclaimed change agent. Did you know that he voted WITH President Bush 80% of the time.
2. The financial crisis will NOT prohibit the next president from making any important changes for the next two years, particularily if he has a supportive Congress. Hence nationalized health care, redistribution of wealth and other social programs will be legislated and imposed on the taxpayer during a recession.
3. Obama's inexperience will start day one of his presidency.
4. Ultimately, Obama will be able to get everything dome with a democratic congress.
5. All things considered Obama is not a practical choice. He is too liberal, too inexperienced and too radical. Yes I mean radical. Look at the Wall Street Journal article by Adam Lerrick in which he asks,"What happens when a majority of voters are net beneficiaries of government?'
Posted by: eddiebees | October 23, 2008 11:24 AM