So, I'm Running For Vice-President...

This is the e-mail I sent to John McCain this past Tuesday:

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Dear Senator McCain:

I know that you currently have people trying to help you decide who should be your running mate. While I'm sure that all the choices are honorable individuals, I think a better idea would be to discard them all, and choose a virtual unknown: me.

I'm 47 years old, close to Obama's age, so counters the "too old" line; a lifelong conservative (Reaganite). Like yourself, I'm a Navy veteran (I was a payroll clerk, so I'm good with figures). Currently, I'm a computer programmer; have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, so tend to be tech-savvy, to an extent. I come from a blue-collar household, and I've done a number of different jobs, so I can easily relate to "the little guy (or gal)". I'm very intelligent, I have a good sense of humor, learn well on the fly, do not stress out under pressure, and I am quite comfortable carrying out orders to a "T" (also have held leadership positions, so either way works for me). Finally, I really care about people, and I absolutely LOVE this country.

It would be my great honor to be your VP. Outside the box? Sure, without question. But maybe that's what could put you over the top. (I shudder to think of what's in store for the U.S. if Obama wins.) Just think, it could be "Mac Attack Times 2"!

Anyway, I know you have staffers who intercept these messages; I hope one of them will be open-minded enough to pass this along to you. Either way, I am voting for you in November.

Best wishes and God bless,
Jim McKee

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So, it's official now: I'm running for vice-president (at least, until the Senator give me the "yea" or "nay"). I think it's a job for which I am IMMENSELY qualified.

"Vote for me, and I'll set ya free..."