I never thought this day would come, but "Go Paris!" is running through my head. Her response to McCain's video (I'll admit I've only seen the beginning) is hilarious!

I'm pretty shocked by how low McCain's campaigners went. To me, political campaigns are about exposing your ideas and points of view, debating, thinking and having the balls and maturity to admit you were wrong at some point of your existence. This self-righteous, ego-glorifying, "but-he-has-a-boogger-hanging-from-his-nose" approach this year's campaign is taking is, in my opinion, turning U.S.A. elections into some bizarre, nationwide popularity contest.
Democrat as I may be, I know that Obama's plan to remove al U.S. military forces from the Middle East within six months is both unrealistic and dangerous. I also find his European campaign futile. On the other hand, I support his decision to divert attention to technoogical advancements (lets remember that a lot of advances come from military research, though) and I believe in the Middle Class and Universal Equality.
McCain has a point in saying that Obama has dangerously low experience in politics and probably isn't completely aware of what being President is like. I doubt that being stuck in Vietnam for 10 years gives you that insight as well. He may have a lot of experience in Congress and that gives him an advantage, but he is getting pretty close to his expiry date and that makes a lot of people cringe. Announcing who he plans to put in for VP might help, but it can go both ways.


So what's the conclusion here? Simple: I'm happy I'm neither American, or of legal voting age. I should really start looking into Portuguese politics. By the end of this year, I'll have the ability (and Civic Responsibility) to vote. Wish me luck!


On another note, I'm in Kyoto and have spent two days in Tokyo. I'm very much impressed by the cleanliness of the cities and the Japan Rail and Tokyo Metro systems are very efficient. People look like every other person in Asia, but every once in a while you find someone who is VERY VERY well presented. Been to Noji Castle today. Love the Nightingale floors and the artwork is amazing! Not many pictures... not very inspired =S Ah well! Something will kick in at some point.


Laters!

Dave


EDIT: OH YEAH! Have you heard about the gorilla population they just found in Congo? The biologist in me is jumping all over the place! WEEEEEEE!