tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15300514.post1591471079326506339..comments2023-10-21T04:59:47.322-07:00Comments on One Bad Apple: Surfing the Obama wave.Wiwillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17025502444554791494noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15300514.post-82413410074286244182007-01-20T08:17:00.000-08:002007-01-20T08:17:00.000-08:00He's got my vote.
He was against the Iraq War sin...He's got my vote.<br /><br />He was against the Iraq War since its conception. So was I.<br /><br />He believes that teachers should be paid wages that equal that of lawyers by the time they near retirement. So do I.<br /><br />He supports stem cell research and defends marriage equality. So do I.<br /><br />Unlike some other politicians, he's unapologetic in his political views. And I think this guy is experienced enough to sit in a seat that has been occupied by the likes of Abraham Lincoln, John F Kennedy, and Harry Truman, all of whom had very little Federal experience before they held the office. Sometimes, 'lack of experience' can be a VERY good thing. Besides, I think of his 'lack of experience' more of as a 'lack of being tainted by politics.' Unlike Hillary or John Kerry, Obama's record and history is very sound.<br /><br />And while I think charisma isn't the only important attribute in a viable presidential candidate, it is still VERY important. The president needs to be that guy that we all look up to. He/she needs to be that person that we stand in awe of when he/she speaks. Everytime I hear Obama speaks, that's how I feel, and I haven't felt like that in a very, VERY long time.<br /><br />Check out his books. You might be impressed with what he has to say. I sure was! :)GeekManGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07259037123601433383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15300514.post-68854224416303701672007-01-18T19:12:00.000-08:002007-01-18T19:12:00.000-08:00Well you know...when was the last time the America...Well you know...when was the last time the American public voted for a president based on the issues. <br /><br />Wait, actually, when was the last time the American public voted in a president.<br /><br />I'm sure that the current one rigged the last election like his first victory.<br /><br />But seriously - Voting for a person because they are black is like voting because they are a woman. There are plenty of capable black professionals and women professionals -- but to be voted just for their 'minority interest' diminishes the value of those who work hard to rise up.<br /><br />Just my 2 cents worth. Since I'm a Canadian, I can't vote anyway<br />:)Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002817889549140522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15300514.post-12089701761233540292007-01-18T13:02:00.000-08:002007-01-18T13:02:00.000-08:00It is sad that these days a President gets elected...It is sad that these days a President gets elected because of hype and vague perception. We the people are not informed enough about the candidates and people we elect.<br /><br />I think a lot of that is because so much of the political dealing is shrouded from us due to corruption, dirty dealing, and the "old boy network" attitude.<br /><br />I've been reading up a bit on Obama, and intend to dig deeper into his voting record and such. He may actually be a good candidate. But I'm going to research more before I make up my mind about that.<br /><br />I think a lot of the hype about him comes from the way he speaks about hope, helping people, and improving our country. He doesn't do as much political bashing or fear mongering as other politicians. That makes him very likeable and a very positive figure in an otherwise negative and grim realm.<br /><br />I'll be making up my mind about him based on his voting record and whatever else I can find out about him. But if he's the best person for the job, I don't care if the rest of his votes come from hype. At this point, I'd take anything just to get a decent human being in the White House.Mattbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743880099310194234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15300514.post-46485193136378943112007-01-18T06:55:00.000-08:002007-01-18T06:55:00.000-08:00I think that Obama is the antithesis to "Bush" so ...I think that Obama is the antithesis to "Bush" so people are excited about him, and let's face it, who else to the Dems have to put out there?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177305700247905809noreply@blogger.com