I have read an article on the Internet regarding a statement made by Republican candidate John McCain which said that if he is going to be elected as the next president of USA, he will capture al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. He quoted on World News, "President Clinton had opportunities to get Osama bin Laden. President Bush had opportunities to get Osama bin Laden. I know how to do it and I'll do it," he told ABC's "World News" in an interview. "I understand and I have the knowledge and the background and the experience to make the right judgments. Senator Obama does not". He bravely said that he has adequate knowledge and experience in Vietnam War that will enable USA to improve on their military supplement. Besides, he laughed off at his rival, Barrack Obama saying that his opponent does not know how the world and military operates. In my opinon, McCain was trying to say that if Barrack is going to be elected, USA will become a weaker country. From my point of view, McCain was in desperation and all that he could do at the moment is to highlight his rival’s weaknesses in order to attract more supporters. But, does Barrack Obama really does not know how the world and military operates? If that is true, he is not eligible at all to be a presidential candidate but I do doubt it! For me, McCain’s statement was vague and it did not contain enough evidence for the readers to believe in him after all.
*BCT term(s): Vague statement, Ad populum Fallacy of False Dilemma, and Ad populum Appeal to Vanity
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