However, what matters for Indo-US relations is not the colour, gender or war record of any presidential candidate. What matters is their position on key bilateral issues. And in this regard, McCain beats Clinton and Obama hollow.
Indeed. I agree with him completely. Swami's article provides concrete reasons to back his preference (basically trade and nuclear affairs - which are major concerns for India). At the end, he says that it's a pity that McCain would probably lose. I agree with that assessment too.
What's really interesting is the reaction of Obamaniacs (and Indian-American ones at that). Sample just one:
Vishal Agrawal,Harrisburg,says:I am a big Swami fan but I disagree with him completely on Indo-US politics. Here's my approach. Hillary Clinton is not even worth mentioning. MCCain a republican means another 4 years of casual rich man's attitude, low social awareness and a self-obsessed warrior. McCain can ruin Iraq and walk away. I mean literally. History will only talk about Bush. Thats a big risk there. MCCain will be bad for US as high level corruption, economic slow down and a rightist approach towards world's social prolems will continue. Offshore jobs,lenient US government or likeable president should not be India's approach. We must only look forward to a president which will help America become a better country. India will get what it deserves. Obama is the correct choice as he is against Iraq war and that's all matter for any thinking brain in this world. War in Iraq is a big leak in everybody's wallet and it must stop NOW. Obama will also restore faith of a common man in democracy which is frittering away because of Rahul, Raj Thakrey, clintons etc. A good president is a must in US for domestic hence global economy. But I have full faith on Americans that they are rightist by nature and so for once I agree with Swamy that McCain will win but he will prove a disaster for India and rest of the world. India must take lead in the fresh distribution of roles. We must favor only positive people. Negatives dont make a positive in economics, sociology or politics.
You can tell quite easily that the bugger has not even read the article.
Obama is now the presumptive Democratic nominee. Hillary has thrown her weight behind him and pledged to campaign for (and with) him against McCain (who is trailing Obama in the polls).
I suppose only time will tell how things turn out, and while I continue to wish that McCain wins, a part of me thinks that Obama should win - because his presidency would do wonders to instill the cynicism back in the Obamaniacs' minds. That ought to be worth something, I think.
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