The Devil Went Down to Georgia

John McCain is a Georgia advocate as well. What's to be ashamed about that? Georgia, from what I've read, is moving in a direction that would allow rule by the people, by way of voting for government officials. That's a good thing.

Contrast this with Obama's lack of a network to people in that country. What can he turn to but rhetoric? "I implore both sides to show restraint". That won't cut much cheese. He doesn't have any close advisors who have a network to people in that government. All words, no traction.

I'd say rather than a scandal, this is a clear advantage for McCain to have staff that are connected to key decisionmakers to get things resolved faster and better. Obviously, his years in government has built formal and informal connections with many other countries besides Georgia. The benefits to our country having him in office to use them should be obvious to people thinking rationally.

doc of IL 2:58AM August 14, 2008