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 As a Republican I was ashamed at the way that McCain turned a debate into a set of personal attacks and falsifications (see NPR.com for fact checking of the debate and the quote from Kissinger stating exactly what Obama said he did about negotiations). I was disappointed about his address of economical issues. He seemed to get stuck on earmarks and couldn’t get off it. I am wondering if he really has a plan. I like that he has military experience, but I wonder if it will limit his creativity in using other methods. His whole life has been military. He may make a good Secretary of Defense, but can he build relationships and alliances with other countries? He seems to be pretty set on winning at any cost( anyone seen the show Lions for Lambs). I fear that he parrots Bush in his belief that the rest of the world is inferior to the U.S.. I am proud to be an American, but I don’t believe in the bully philosophy that Bush has adopted. I am terrified that he will die and Palin will have to step into the role of president and if you want to talk about inexperience and not understanding. According to actuary tables there is a 1 in 3 chance that that could happen. He showed a lack of class and good sportsmanship in his refusal to address Obama directly and treated him as an enemy (last I checked we are all on the same side here). I found his remarks about Obama “Just not understanding” condescending and clearly untrue. I think anyone who is honestly evaluating the candidates would agree that based on the debate Obama certainly has a very good understanding. They may not agree with his strategy, but understand of the world doesn’t seem to be a problem for him. I have to say that I think it was a draw. McCain has more experience in military issues and time in congress, but Obama has a very clear understanding and intelligence about what we need.