Socialist. A word which Americans are very, very afraid of taking over this country. Yet we don't have a major party candidate who is a socialist, although McCain would like the people of this country to think there is. McCain recently stated that Obama's policies on taxes is a version of socialism and that Americans find this an unwelcome proposal. But is McCain really one to be accusing others of government socialism???
It is a fact, in record, that McCain voted for (as well as Obama) the recent 700 billion dollar rescue package. Now, this package WAS needed, but trying to argue that this isn't some idea (small or not) of socialism is just, well, wrong. This bill which is giving billions of dollars to banks in a way to save them, uses taxpayers dollars and the government is then taking a stake in the banks through their actions; which is nationalizing of banks. This idea is of a socialist twinge, so when McCain then tries to accuse only Obama of being socialist is clearly hypocritical and it shows McCain's true colors. If you are going to take an action, at least own up to it and don't deny what is in the public knowledge, all a denial does it causes a loss of faith in your principles.
McCain attempted to claim that this package was needed and that America had not choice, thus he was justified in voting for it. Which means he is saying that this part socialist idea is good when the economy is bad but only free market should be advocated for in the 'good times.' But it is exactly that lack of regulation which put this country into this tailspin which increasingly socialist ideas are saving. You cannot have it both ways Mr. McCain; pick a side and stay with it.
In other news, good job to the 98% of Michigan residents of voting age being registered to vote! Now go to the polls on November 4 or vote absentee!
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