This article from Salon makes good points. When did being intelligent become "elitist" and something to be made fun of, while general cluelessness and lack of curiosity about the world become "populist"?
I want smart, intelligent people with ideas in charge of this country. I want people with a sense of the world that extends beyond the borders of the USA. I want people with college degrees. I want well-rounded individuals who can think critically about the validity of policy proposals.
McCain has said that he's a better choice for president because he has experience and there's no on-the-job training for the presidency. That's just bull$#!%. No one is totally prepared for the presidency, but a person can be prepared to use their brains.
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