It has been fortold that the USA will eventually lose its status as a world power, irrespective of whether McCain wins or whether O'bama wins or other future candidates in the years to come. NONE OF THE CANDIDATES BROUGHT THIS UP. There is no doubt that we cannot do things the same way not that I can recall we have been doing things the sameway anyway. I cannot recall using the hammer approach on every issue. Anyway, These times has been forced upon us. And I have no doubts about Senator's McCains ability to modify the behavior of our enemies. Look what he did with Governor Palin's behavior during her debate with Obama's vice presidential pick! It was as if she was programmed like a robot. I find it ironic that the economy goes into bad shape just before an election and then rebounds. And the candidates have to answer questions as to how they are going to get us out. What a farce. The USA as well as the rest of the world experiences ups and downs ups and downs and this will continue forever. The mortgage and banking debacle was introduced now, ON PURPOSE! We have always risen after we fell. tHE USA Will come out of this recession because we all have a vested interest in doing so AND BECAUSE WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE KNOW. Who is the better candidate, who will look after our interest? That may seem obvious to many or the few. But no body has our best OR SHOULD HAVE OUR BEST interest other than ourselves. Do not believe that hype. BOTH CANDIDATES HAVE AN AGENDA THAT GOES BEYOND OUR OWN INDIVIDUAL INTEREST. We can go to the booth and make our choice, but our interest starts with ourselves. I am afraid of both of them. But I believe McCain when he says that he can modify behavior. Just look at Governor Palin!