Hi Mate I understand that age is an issue but have to add a great big SO WHAT!
Take any former VP and look at what "qualifications" they've had. In the event that a POTUS snuffs it during his/her term of office does not mean that all the advisers/staffers department heads and the legions of other civil servants suddenly stop functioning and descend into a state of administrative atrophy. Government goes on!
Presidents take office with absolutely no training or qualifications for the job...none! All they have proven is they can speak.... tell a good tale and survive the maelstrom of the 24 hour press corps! We have the same with our politicians... with a few exception they are functional failures in commercial life! You would not employ them!
We are taking about politicans
pol·i·ti·cian Audio Help /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pol-i-tish-uhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. a person who is active in party politics.
2. a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles.
3. a person who holds a political office.
4. a person skilled in political government or administration; statesman or stateswoman.
5. an expert in politics or political government.
6. a person who seeks to gain power or advancement within an organization in ways that are generally disapproved.
I think you need to take a step back and really look at the political and administrative processes under which a President and Vice President function - they do not operate in a vacuum, nor would they be permitted.
Thus, is Palin any less "qualified" to make choices than McCain?
