Economics & the Presidential Campaign

Suffice it to say, as happened to alot of people, I watched helplessly last week as alot of my financial wealth (i use that term loosely, i am anything but wealthy), but i watched alot of my own financial wealth vanish. Fortunately, some of it came back this week with the market bounce. One thing it definitely did do is make me read and listen to anything and everything about the economy, past, present, and future. What the many causes of the meltdown were and who might best fix it. Its no secret I am a strong Obama supporter, but i didnt get there by accident. I got there by absorbing every bit of knowledge on every candidate, democrat and republican, and formed a decision. I personally think Obama is by far the strongest candidate, for whatever thats worth.

I just read a great article on the current crisis. you should read it. all of you. read it twice. The most striking message of the article is basically who surrounds themselves with better people, draws from their experience and expertise, then makes the right decision. I think John McCain is terrible at it, as was demonstrated by picking Sarah Palin, the governor of the 3rd smallest state (by population) in the country, who has been in office just over 18 months, and her only experience before that was as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, population 7,000. I've been there. Is this the caliber of person you want a heartbeat away from the presidency? Is this the caliber of person you want filling Dick Cheyney's shoes? Yikes. Anyway, back to the economy. Please read this article, its excellent. knowledge is power.

Economy Article

Ken Lewis