http://www.bagofnothing.com/2008/09/presidenting-takes-its-toll/ Because that's all I have to offer Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:04:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.bagofnothing.com/2008/09/presidenting-takes-its-toll/comment-page-1/#comment-111299 dan Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:59:13 +0000 http://www.bagofnothing.com/?p=17974#comment-111299 There is more ego in seeking the presidency than most of us can comprehend. I think of John McCain and the wealth he has and wonder what sort of a physical beating he can expect if elected and his presidency runs for eight years. Given the average life expectancy of an American male, most of his remaining good years will be spent living a grueling schedule; dealing with endless crises; and, if he's fortunate, being viewed unfavorably by half the population. There is more ego in seeking the presidency than most of us can comprehend. I think of John McCain and the wealth he has and wonder what sort of a physical beating he can expect if elected and his presidency runs for eight years. Given the average life expectancy of an American male, most of his remaining good years will be spent living a grueling schedule; dealing with endless crises; and, if he’s fortunate, being viewed unfavorably by half the population.

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