Port & Starboard: Biden vs Ryan

PORT: Biden’s strength is foreign policy, which is not Ryan’s. Ryan’s strength is his budgetary knowledge. Who know or cares if Biden can even do a spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel? STARBOARD: Anyway, time will tell if Ryan delivers some goods. If Romney and Ryan do win I’m gonna miss old Joe “The Weave" Biden. He has been awfully fun to watch during these worst of times. 18 Aug 2012

Port & Starboard: Is Paul Ryan Right for the Job?

Port: in order for Romney to win he needs a running mate who appeals to independents, moderates, and females, and who will help dilute Pres. Obama’s strength among Black voters. Any guesses? Hint: Condoleezza Rice. Ryan doesn’t even move the needle. Starboard: What my liberal buddy and his colleagues don’t get about the Tea Party or the Conservative movement is that conservatives – good solid Reagan conservatives – are the bulk of the Republican Party, as well as a good chunk of the Independents and a nice little percentage of Democrats. In total, they make up well over 50% of eligible voters and that is why Ryan, not Condi, is on the ticket. 13 Aug 2012

Port & Starboard: Let the Games Begin

Port: "We need a healthcare system that will benefit most Americans, since no system will ever be perfect. We should be proud of our healthcare, like the Brits are of theirs. Is Obamacare our answer? Don’t know. It’s too soon to tell. Let’s hope it is a step in the right direction." Starboard: "I am sure the Brits have a nice comfortable health care system, and ... I am sure it works well for a nation about one-fifth the size of the USA. But like all good humongous socialist entitlement programs, it has also has seen its best days." 6 Aug 2012