Let's Wax Political

I took the time to listen to Obama's acceptance speech in the wee small hours of Friday morning. I must admit that I was rather moved by the words the first time I heard them. If it wasn't clear previously that this man was a wordsmith, his DNC speech should be the only indicator you need. Listening to words, it would almost make you excited to be an American. Almost.
Later on, once reality had set it, I remembered that despite his ability to inspire people with words, Barack Obama is still a politician. He makes politician promises, he flip-flops, and has proven to be less than the savior the media make him out to be. He is not the human incarnation of "hope." He is, however, not another incarnation of Bush. Despite his recent actions and words to the contrary, I don't believe John McCain is another Bush either--he's just pandering to the Republican faithful.
Speaking of pandering--McCain's choice for VP. An obvious ploy--but strangely I think many of the Hillary faithful will go for it. Many have said they'd vote McCain or not at all. How opportunistic! His choice just bothers me. It's like the kid who starts selling Lemonade on the street. It doesn't take long before the kid across the street does the same thing, trying to capitalize on the ideas of someone else. I bet if Obama was feeling suicidal and chose Hillary, Palin wouldn't have even been graced with a second thought. Then again, I just may be cynical.

Despite my contentions of the race for the White House, I kind of wish the Canadian fall election (you know it's coming) would be this interesting.