Experience by Proximity

When asked about Sarah Palin’s foreign policy experience, the McCain campaign has offered proximity of Alaska to Russia. However ridiculous that might sound (in that case, Ahmadinejad must know more about Iraq than Bush), let us *gasp* accept that premise for a second. I definitely hope so proximity to that wilderness called Siberia that is closer to Alaska doesn’t really offer much insight into Russian minds (big assumption that). So I’m sure they would prefer proximity to Moscow where all those nefarious plots against the United States might be planned.

Distance from Washington DC to Moscow – 4858 miles. Distance from Juneau, AK to Moscow – 4550 miles; Washington D.C being the workplace of Obama and Juneau for Palin. The McCain campaign is harping about 300-odd miles?

Nah! Forget it, I can’t even write this without insulting my intelligence. Consider this post as stupid as the McCain campaign. Vivek, you might want to dust your resume you might just get called to be the next Vice President of the United States because you clearly seem to be more qualified Russia-wise than the current choice.

“Experience by Proximity” [Short URL: http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2728] was published Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at 11:12 am by Patrix, filed under Politics, and tagged as McCain, politics, Sarah Palin. Both comments and linkbacks are closed.

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Vivek
Yes, I am only about 4000 miles from Moscow right now, and for 16 months, I lived there. Trust me, I won’t blink either ;-)
PS: you don’t have to link to the blog. It is dead now.
PS2: the leader of Iran probably *does* know more about Iraq than the leader of US.
http://www.ipatrix.com Patrix
@Vivek: Oops! Dinn know it was dead; thought it was sleeping. Will remove the link. Was just sending you a ping to call your attention here :) And if you are closer than Palin, you know more. Simple! Stand by your phone; it should ring anytime soon. In the meantime, start ending your sentences with ‘Charlie’.
And yup, although Ahmedinajad knows more about Iraq try telling an American that. You’ll be labeled an anti-Semite instantly.
Vivek
My phone rang at 3 a.m. last night. I couldn’t wake up to take the call. I guess that means I am not ready. But I am going ahead with saying “churlie” and “furn policy” anyway.
http://www.ipatrix.com Patrix
@Vivek: Nah! You’ve to take the 3am phone call only if you are a President. The VP can afford to sleep in late unless of course, some one comes and kicks you out of bed to tell you that the Prez has kicked the bucket. If you can shoot your friend in the face, you’re ready to be VP.
http://alpha-2.blogspot.com alpha
I think I am more qualified than Vivek. I wear lipstick.
http://www.ipatrix.com Patrix
@alpha: Agreed. I can be your campaign manager and hurl sexism accusations at anyone who dares to disagree. We might have to abbreviate your last name though otherwise use two banners :)
http://lotusnova.blogspot.com Amit
When I witness such inanity proffered by a VP candidate which is readily swallowed by hordes of people, I have to stop and wonder about the contradictions that make USA a superpower. Oh well, I guess maybe a similar drama was played out in Rome during its last years too.
http://www.ipatrix.com Patrix
@Amit: You wouldn’t know that intelligence and creativity built this country if you go by the voters decisions today.
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