There has been a tremendous amount of talk about “change” this presidential election cycle. Many have pointed out that change for the sake of change is seldom – if ever – a good thing. Unless explicit details of what is to be changed, why it needs changing and just how it is to be changed for the better are given in no uncertain terms, there exists too much chance for political and ideological malfeasance. To that extent, “change” is simply a Pavlovian buzz-word that sets the politically naïve to salivating.
If real change is to be instituted in federal government we must look beyond the names that adorn the ballots. Truth be told, each candidate is supported by an incredibly powerful set of operatives and handlers. While the names of the candidates may change over time – especially with regard to the Executive Branch – the names of the behind the scenes operatives and financiers almost always remain the same. This is true of all political parties, movements and organizations. If the American people truly want change, they have to expose, remove and then replace the political operatives behind the scenes. This is an incredibly difficult thing to achieve.
John McCain
Given that the presumptive 2008 Republican presidential nominee, John McCain, began his political career in 1982, it is safe to say that he is comfortably ensconced within the Republican/Conservative mechanism in place in Washington DC and on the national level, though some would argue to what degree he – as an individual – is Conservative or Republican. RealClearPolitics contributor Robert Robb says, while McCain “trends towards conservative positions, he is not ‘anchored by the philosophical tenets of modern American conservatism.’"
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Frank Salvato also serves as the managing editor for The New Media Journal. His writing has been recognized by the US House International Relations Committee and the Japan Center for Conflict Prevention.
