The phrase “addicted to oil” is often employed as a metaphor, but the psychological definition of addiction implies that the phrase might be literally true.
Both Obama and McCain promise to simultaneously cut taxes, promote economic growth, balance the budget, and eliminate government waste. This seems unlikely.
There are those who feel that as we increase our knowledge of the universe, the less wonder there is left in it. This is far from the truth–our knowledge of the universe only increases its beauty and wonder.
Rather than voting, we should look back to the ways of our ancestors in determining how best to choose our leaders. Namely, which candidate is the best moose hunter?