Re: McCain-Palin's Economic Incoherence

Re: McCain-Palin's Economic Incoherence:

Shying and plunging from conservative economics to incoherent populist boilerplate:

The real lesson of this quotation is that the Republicans have no good language for discussing recent events.  They're not allowed to say anything that sounds like “showing sympathy for Wall Street,” so they have to find someone else to show sympathy for but they can't turn to traditional Democratic rhetoric about how an unregulated capitalist economy is failing us.  Citing the construction bonds is like worrying that the financial crisis will postpone the retirement of many professors. Yes that is true but it's odd (though not unprecedented) if that's the first thing that comes to your mind or for that matter to your talking points.

The real take-home message about the “McCain-Palin's Economic Incoherence” is that it reflects McCain's unreadiness to be President -- just as so many other elements in his campaign, it shows his lack of leadership or preparation.  He's caught by surprise about basic policy issues and doesn't have a coherent response because he fundamentally hasn't developed himself, or accumulated people around him to develop for him, sound policies and responses that he can tap. 

Turns out his “strength” is impulsiveness not readiness, and recklessness not thoughtfulness.  He's not a maverick, he's a loose cannon.

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