By declaring the fundamentals of the economy strong on the day Lehman collapsed, John McCain may have killed his campaign. I actually had to add this video link here, because as we forge on from this point in history, we need to see and understand what being out of touch with the present US economic situation cost Mr. McCain in his run for presidency.
I really liked the man in a lot of ways, but I have to admit that during this campaign, this is probably the key point that changed the direction of an election.
It’s hard to believe he at the time believed that the “fundamentals of our economy” were basically in good shape. Really hard to believe.
And now, here we are. I guess, being out of touch just might be an issue that a lot of our political leaders face.
I wonder when was the last time that some of them drove their car, rode in coach, shopped at a 7-11, ate at a Wendy’s, fed a homeless person, played catch with the neighbor’s kid, salted the driveway of the widow next door’s walkway, ate a hotdog at the high school football game, wore old clothes in public, had so much debt they didn’t know whether to buy groceries or pay bills, got a pink slip, did the dishes, fed the animals or did chores, or even had to do their own taxes.
Maybe Mr. McCain isn’t the only person a little out of touch…
Just a thought.
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