McCain Vs. Obama

You thought I was going to write a political post, didn't you?  Come on -- admit it.

Well, I sort of am, but only in a small, collateral way.

Cleopatra and Robespierre have been playing a MiniClip game called McCain vs.Obama.  It seems to be some kind of battling game but the players are the candidates and their minions, including Hatchet Man, Fundraiser, Operative and Spinmeister.  Once you begin playing you have your choice of tools, including Attack Ad, Scathing Attack, Flag Wave, Hire Staff, Straight Talk Express and Yes We Can.  Each option has its price; an Attack Ad will cost $350,000 while Yes We Can will run you $300,000.  Each player takes turns trying to win over various regions of the U.S.

I'm not big on computer games.  I claim to hate them but the truth is that if I began playing anything on the computer I'd become so absorbed that I'd need intravenous feeding and adult diapers. Ask me about going through Minesweeper rehab.

I've invited Cleo (also known as Hannah Fanna) to give a brief lecture on the rules and strategies of McCain vs. Obama.  According to Cleo, "you have a choice of four people to be on your team but you can only have three.  If you've played Risk you'll understand it.  You try to take over all the United States." 

Pay attention and you'll learn something.

Here's Cleo:

"Hi readers and fans of my mom's blog. In McCain vs. Obama, you, yes I said YOU are in charge of taking your team to victory. On the road to victory, the first stop is choosing your candidate.

In this case, McCain or Obama. Then, you follow destiny on your way, and choose your three "minions."

Spinmeister can throw mud.  Hatchet Man has, you guessed it, a hatchet.  Fundraiser has money to use on and for people.  And Operative makes himself invisible and electrifies you. 

Then, bum bum buuuuuuuuum. You start the battle. See? I was right! Again, bum bum buuuuuuuuuuum. You can play it here. Ooh! And while you're at it, visit my blog too please!"

Thanks Cleo.  I only wish it were this easy.

Comments

[Nessa]

My 12 year old plays Risk on the computer on an almost daily basis, i bet he'd love this one. He loves the idea of taking over the world. Skeery huh?

[marilyn]

That looks like a fun and easy way to get out our political aggressions.

I love computer games but I have a hard time not becoming obsessed.

[Peapodsquadmom]

Oh great...I just know I'm going to get addicted to that game now. And can I just say that I TOTALLY see Cleo as a master politician one day. She's BRILLIANT, witty, and downright adorable.

[feefifoto]

Nessa: It's amusing how the kids think they're just playing a game about conquering the world, but they really seem to be learning something about how our political system works.

Marilyn: Political aggressions. Wish it were that easy. At least we can gain some escapism for the next two months until the right man wins the election.

Pea: Thanks for the compliments to Cleo. I'll be sure to pass them on. Somehow I think she's a bit too thin skinned to be a pol, though her brother, who's never met a stranger and seems to have been running for office since the day he was born, might be a natural.

[Daisy the Curly Cat]

I hope my candidate will win!

[Vered - MomGrind]

I'm not into computer games but I think my husband is going to like this one. :)

[Rita]

fee,
I trust your children MUCH better for making the "Presidential Decision" than the U.S. Supreme Court did.

And to Nessa, above, I am a Risk Addict. The board game. In college, we'd put two or three boards TOGETHER and the game would take, literally all semester - or longer. Occasionally, we also went to classes.

Rita

[feefifoto]

Rita: I agree with your assessment. At least when my kids act like children they have a legitimate excuse.

Daisy: I hope your candidate wins too. As long as it's also my candidate.

Vered: I would become addicted to this one if I let myself play it.

[Regine Pratts]

It's always interesting to compare and contrast the candidates competing tax proposals but in the end it depends on the legislature and the pressures brought upon it by lobbyists, interest groups and minimally public opinion as to what actually survives.

I tend to ignore promises and proposals since they are made to entice and attract votes and then when elected the winner does what their patrons and advisors tell them is best.

Tax policy has been used as a social engineering tool as well as a means to shrink and debilitate government (for the last 8 years the policies of the scoundrel Grover Norquist have been used to as he brags " shrink government so that it can be drowned in the bathtub". Unfortunately, the recurring natural disasters and financial meltdowns have required more intervention by government without thought as to how it all gets financed.

Even the most anti-government proponent will have to admit we need intelligent regulation and tax policies. Whether this comes too late we'll have to see. I don't think either party is really sure anymore about how to proceed and are just crossing their fingers and hoping all the bad things just go away like a bad dream.
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