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I wonder why people are fixed on our leaders "knowing who I am." I personally don't care if John McCain or Barack Obama know about me and my life. Or if I can relate to Sarah Palin or Joe Biden, or if I think they are like me. I want people who are bright, sensible, have fine judgement, are energetic, thoughtful, understand the big picture AND the small picture of the world, are courageous, at least somewhat humble for a politician (ok I realize that may be a fantasy--perhaps circumspect is a better word), and mostly kind.
I like myself fine, and don't want another person in the white house who is a mediocre callow fellow (gal) who would be "fun" to have a beer or glass of wine with or hunt with or shop with. I don't want to hang out with my president. I want him/her and his/her administration to keep their eyes on the ball that makes the world a better place for EVERYONE, not just true believers. So please use your common sense dear reader, we need people who are competent, thoughtful, dignified, who don't lie to themselves or to us so that we can trust them when they tell us something, and to take care of things that matter. Please.
