What Manner of Men?

Give greater heed to what people do than to what they say. The old adage is true, and doubly so when it comes to presidential candidates.

Early in this blog I opined that campaign promises are seldom kept, and therefore useless in judging a candidate. I try to look at character, at worldview, at intelligence, at maturity. Competence also matters, but it is more easily and quickly acquired than the other attributes I mention. As Ron White would say, "you can't fix stupid".

Today's Los Angeles Times offers an insightful article that analyzes McCain and Obama based on their reaction to recent, fast-breaking events such as the Russian invasion of Georgia and the Wall Street meltdown. It dares to project how the leadership styles of the candidates might contrast after an election victory. Recommended reading.