Oh snap! McCain is he thinking out of the box or out of his mind.

http://afk2pee.com/blog/?p=412

[INDENT] (CNN) — John McCain needs what Kinky Friedman calls “a checkup from the neck up.”

In choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate he is not thinking “outside the box,” as some have said. More like out of his mind.

Palin a first-term governor of a state with more reindeer than people, will have to put on a few pounds just to be a lightweight. Her personal story is impressive: former fisherman, mother of five. But that hardly qualifies her to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.

For a man who is 72 years old and has had four bouts with cancer to have chosen someone so completely unqualified to become president is shockingly irresponsible. Suddenly, McCain’s age and health become central issues in the campaign, as does his judgment.

[/INDENT] That’s an excerpt from By Paul Begala - CNN Contributor commentary about McCain’s choice for Palin. On the flip side Ed Rollins, CNN Contributor says:

[INDENT] She is blunt, outspoken and charming. And don’t assume she can’t stand toe-to-toe with Joe Biden. She is a great debater. And she was runner-up for the Miss Alaska title, won Miss Congeniality in that contest, and plays the flute.

She also has a compelling story and is a most interesting choice. She will be known by all in 24 to 48 hours in this instant media world and I am betting she will be well-liked.

The “why” is she is a governor and outside the Beltway. Conservatives love her and she shares John McCain’s value system. She is also known for taking on the establishment and ethics is her forte.

She defeated the longtime senator and Republican governor in a primary and then went on and defeated the former Democratic governor.

[/INDENT] A 72 year old man choosing a 44 year old first time governor of a state that is engulfed in corruption trials and issues with the natural gas pipeline. Senator Ted Stevens has been indicted for his entanglement with the Veco oil company. Granted she had nothing to do with it but Alaska is literally a small country in and of itself. So why not the obvious choice - Mitt Romney?

Mitt can’t play the flute.