Flip-flopping should not be a handicap as long as it’s for the better and you take responsibility for it. But outright denial is so uncool, especially if you’re caught in the act and there are videos to prove it. Here’s a case in point from MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann: John McCain and his knowledge of the Economy.
I don’t fault McCain for not being an expert on the economy. Economics is similar to quantum physics. If you think you completely understand it, then chances are you don’t. But I wish McCain would just own up to his own words. He’ll get more respect for it.
Perception is everything. Right now McCain is not looking good when it comes to economic issues. So it’s better to look at his economic advisers. I’m not saying that Obama is an expert on the economy, but at least he’s more articulate (or better with rhetorics) and has a better image when it comes to tackling economic issues. Whether Obama’s economic plan will work remains to be seen. I’m looking forward their one on one televised debate on the economy. I’ll put my money on Obama. Let’s see.
That said, it’s obvious that MSNBC is pro Obama, while FOX is pro McCain. So I keep flip-flopping between channels to see what’s the latest dirt on each candidate. I now feel so dirty as I watch the political media circus unfold. But hey, it’s good entertainment. I also watch CNN, Hannity & Colmes, Glenn Beck, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and even Papa Bear. So there. I’m guilty as charged.
Politics on the mainstream media is more entertainment than educational. If you care about issues then go and watch C-SPAN, CNN Issue #1, Charlie Rose, Fareed Zakaria GPS, or fire up your browsers and surf the internets. But surfers, beware. There is such a thing as information overload. Even if we keep up with the issues, chances are we’ll be slaves to our political brains anyway. So don’t forget to breathe some fresh air and get a life.