Who will win, Obama or McCain?

[El Kabong]

...But then, I have no intention of trying to change the minds of westerners' because I know I can't, just as I can never convince the Americans that there is nothing sacred or inalienable about their right to keep and bear arms...

Uh huh, it's best not to start that debate

[pacfan]

...one of the problems I think Obama would be facing is the Hillary fans. With a long and bitter fight they went through, with all the nasty accusations and counter-accusations, I think there are enough die-hard Hillary fans who still feel resentful to their idol's bitter rival. Would Obama be able to overcome that? as they say, 'house divided can't stand.' With the survey showing Obama and McCain statistically even, that problem could cause just enough problem for Obama to adversely affect his quest of the office. So I think he should at least invite Hillary publicly to be his VP. Hillary will probably not accept it but at least Obama can get some steam out from her loyal fans. But what if she accepts it? Now that's another problem. Hmmm, a minority vote plus a women vote, how will that fare?..

... on the economic front, there is some signs of stability setting in with oil price starting to go down again thereby easing somewhat the inflationary pressure. But don't start partying yet. For now, it just means that the vulture called speculators have turned their attention on dollar away from oil and the commodities markets. Just don't forget that these vultures will exploit any sign of weakness and once they smell 'em they pounce on them and strip them of all their flesh until there are only bones left (but the economic species sometimes even eat the bones). If we're lucky, their adventure at the oil market could have ended, but don't be sure yet 'cause winter is coming and the oil market might look juicy to them again. If that happens, it'll be another round of high oil price and inflation cycle. Keep your fingers crossed...