Okay. Here is the big question. Who is more fit to be the next Commander and Chief of the United States?

Q: Is it Obama who brings a fresh perspective with his emphasis on diplomacy, support of the GI Bill and committment to end the war no matter what?

Q: Or is it McCain with his military carreer, POW experience, Chair of the Armed Service Committee, and sons in the military currently deployed in harm's way?

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Comment #1 (Posted by Rebecca Grooms) It should have been Hillary. If we had more women running things the world would be better off. The problem is that women are not viewed as being good military commanders. Too many lives are lost everyday and sadly it is usually men leading the charge.

Comment #2 (Posted by Steven Dalton) McCain, hands down. The man has served at every level from defining national security, devising strategic initiatives, to shooting it out in battle and suffering as a POW. The democrats ad with the mother saying "you cant have him John McCain" as she holds her baby son was a joke. First of all, it is an all volunteer army - Duh! Second, McCain's sons are in the military and fighting for our country. Unfortunately, many of our younger generation are enamored by Obama with his empty rantings about "change, change, change."

Comment #3 (Posted by Ed Peterson) I think it is Obama. He is younger and has more energy and posesses natural leadership - people follow him. He can always surround himself with folks who have experience. He represents America when you think about it. He is both Black and White, Immigrant and Native, Thoughtful yet Assertive.

Comment #4 (Posted by dwnindabricks) #1 there is no such title as Commander and Chief of the United States. The President of the United states is also the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. #2 Not to minimize, but the Presidents responsibilities go way beyond matters of the military. It happens that we are in a ridiculous and open-ended "war on terrorism" that is being fought on several fronts which include Iraq and Afghanistan. But really, is this war win-able? NO! No more than we have won the "War on Drugs" or the "War on Poverty". McCain does indeed have more military experience than does Obama, but is that the sole factor to consider for presidential fitness? I think not. Obama has qualities that McCain does not. Youth, and passion, to name a couple. McCain is so very, well, vanilla. The man puts me to sleep. He's downright painful to watch in interviews and his blunder about it not being important how long our troops are over that hell hole of a sand trap really disgusts me. We (America) really need a healing from the self-inflicted wounds that we have given ourselves over the last 8 years under Bush. We need to step down from this throne of arrogance and imperialism and join the world community in ways that will solve the global issues that we face. Obama is the candidate of choice to lead that charge.

Comment #5 (Posted by Roberto Blake) Its a question of what is logistically best for "all" of the nation, not about what any individual view. That is the main problem in this country, there is not nearly enough community geared thinking and too much focus on individual desires and views. Military experience, is not the same as military intelligence, as many who have served will tell you. Military experience is no substitute for good sense, and firm understanding of the events shaping our world today. McCain has shown the public on more than one occasion that he does not understand the difference between Shiates and Suinni's which I know I spelled wrong. That cannot be ignored. You can't mediate a dispute if you can't even get the parties names right. In addition as I stated its a question of doing whats best for everyone. Obama represents a larger and more diverse range of American's and has had experience with various types of communities and individuals. Now is not the time for rigid thinking and traditional stances. Obama's background also is one that more Americans can relate to than that of John McCain, and despite he's Military experience John McCain has not shown via his actions. specifically not supporting the new GI Bill, that he supports the Military. A willingness to commit military lives to a non-progressive war is not the same thing as "backing the troops". Logistically I feel Obama is the appropriate choice, McCain may have experience, but experience and competency are 2 very different things. A youth can be a prodigy and something an elder may always have been mediocre at. We have "inexperienced 16 years old children who haven't been to MIT hacking the FBI for Christ sakes! Age stopped being a qualifier for anything a long time ago!

Comment #6 (Posted by Steven Dalton) #1 it is United States with two capitals, not United states :) #2 The President's responsibilities inlcude defining national security and policy through the NSC and legislature. McCain has this experience as former Chair of the Armed Service Committee and a military officer. #3 If it had been your loved ones in 911, you might feel differently about just how ridiculous the War on Terrorism really is or is not. #4 Study your history. The policy of appeasement has cost democracy agaisnt the Nazis and has a long list of historical failure. Reagan stood fast in the Cold War when the left said it was not a winnable war. Well, the wall came down. #5 The fact is we have reduced the violence (even according to the democrats) and are in the process of transferring power to the indigenous governments just like we did with post WWII Europe and Japan - turning enemies into allies. #6 I dont view either candidtate in terms of being boring but look for substance. Obama has none. He is as fiery as a preacher, but says nothing. #7 As a marine corps veteran myself (are you?) I know that McCain meant we will stay until we get the job done and he has clearly defined the end state and transtion to local, freely elected, democratic government. Obama says nothing here. As a vet, I dont want to have to go back over there because we did a half-ass job in the first place. Lastly, "under Bush" is such a platitude and meaningless. Your ill-advised use of the term Imperialism is a little far-fetched so you may want to look it up first before you throw it around. And when you can point out this "world community" that is holding hands and singing "cubyyah" let me know. The world at any given time has 100s of wars and conflicts going on at any given time - just like folks who disagree on an individual level. that is the nature of humainty and McCain understands this and he is committed to protecting our way of life, not the so-called world community, which by the way most have lost the war on poverty (we have not compared to other countries - believe me our worst ghettos are better than some). The fact is McCain will ensure you and I have the right to disagree. Obama does not have the experience, background or backbone to be the top brass.

Comment #7 (Posted by Alex) having to choose between a fascist and a socialist...not much of a choice.