Comments on: WRONG WAY OBAMA STRIKES AGAIN

By: DBO

DBO — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:43:15 +0000

Which is why I clarified it as “my opinion”.

By: Chuck Tucson

Chuck Tucson — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:11:21 +0000

DBO

I strongly disagree with your prerequisite idea, as did the founders.

By: DBO

DBO — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:41:51 +0000

Back on topic… I know plenty of people who do not know how to use a computer. This does not make them stupid. My father is a brilliant, self-made man who does not know how to do much more than push the on button on his computer. (The only reason they have a computer is so my mother can get frequent pictures of her grandchildren. Priorities. hehe) But anyway, the older generation in this country may not be computer savy, but if you would take the time to talk to them you would find they are far from ignorant.

I am constantly amazed at the topics that get discussed with regards to who is the better candidate. Can’t we just have politicians that present a platform and we, the people, decide which direction we prefer and vote accordingly? I hate the pandering… from both sides! Say what you mean! Do what you say! If the American people don’t choose to elect you, don’t take it personally. We aren’t voting against Barack the person, but rather Barack’s policies and direction he would like to take the country. Same for McCain.

Our government is supposed to be a government of the people, by the people, for the people. It’s not a vote for prom king. This is OUR government. WE get to decide where we want our country headed. I couldn’t care less that Barack went to Harvard or McCain graduated in the bottom of this class. This is about the platform and the direction they plan to take our country. I just want a politician to tell us what they will do and let the people decide on policies/plans alone! I know… utopian, but a girl can dream…

PS… one last note… McCain served in the military, Barack has not. That, in my opinion, should be a prerequisite for anyone running for CIC. But that’s another topic…

By: irish19

irish19 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:00:55 +0000

Really? An ignoramus? Prove your statement,sir. I live in the People’s Republic of Illinois. I know how The One came to be. That is something the MSM is studiously ignoring.

By: michael reynolds

michael reynolds — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:47:51 +0000

Irish:
You nominated a woman who I doubt could find Europe on a map. She’s an ignoramus. She’s another George W. Bush type: long on charm and bluster, short on knowledge or curiosity.

She was a purely tactical pick in no conceivable way the best person for the job. And by picking her to be one 72 year-old heartbeat away from the presidency, McCain sold out his country for his ambition.

By: irish19

irish19 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:26:06 +0000

Michael Reynolds said,
“You gave up that argument when you nominated the mayor of Wasilla.”
No, we did not for two reasons. One is that Palin is not running for President. Two is that we nominated the Governor of Alaska.
Tim said,
“Obama is a self-made man. McCain isn’t.”
Obama was made by Emil Jones and Richard Daley. That fact, in and of itself, disqualifies him for President as far as I am concerned.

By: michael reynolds

michael reynolds — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:28:26 +0000

Note to my fellow Obama supporters:

Obama has accomplished essentially nothing in the public sphere. It’s a fact. Live with it.

My reasons to support Obama over McCain are 1) I prefer Obama’s positions to McCain’s, 2) I think Obama will do a better job of uniting the country, 3) I think McCain is a man of the past and Obama is a man of the future.

Stop pretending Obama is something he’s not. It’s waste of time and you’re playing a losing game.

The appropriate response to accusations about Obama’s lack of experience is to laugh and say, “You gave up that argument when you nominated the mayor of Wasilla.” And then talk policy.

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By: SShiell

SShiell — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:36:53 +0000

“He’s accomplished more before 1997 than McCain has his whole career… No Smears…all documented facts… I don’t need to smear McCain… The facts are plain as day…”

OK, Tim. All documented facts. List them like you would with a resume. You know, position held - then accomplishments. Show us the list and then be able to back it up. You know - No Smears, all documented facts.

From where I stand, Obama is a political opportunist, an empty suit with an empty resume who happens to be articulate and charismatic - charismatic in a way the Hillary is not. So, if you know so much about your Messiah, then educate us. Show us his resume.

If you can.

Heh

By: Whisper

Whisper — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:01:16 +0000

I know so many people from both political sides who are not only computer illiterate, they CHOOSE not to use computers. These are the same people who understand the value in a phone call, a hand-written note, an in-your-face visit, or a hug. You can use those funny characters to try to do all of those (and yes, I know you can use a computer to make a phone call because I’ve done it), but there is a very large group of voting age people who see McCain as “like them” in this respect, and they feel good about that.

There is a large group of people who see his military record as something to be proud of, including every single Viet Nam veteran who returned to this country to face the outburst of hate from the anti-war crowd. Who cares if they were doing their legal duty, right? Well, those vets care. And they see McCain as “like them” and proud of it.

There is an equally large group of people who wish the hot button issues of abortion and gun control and the other social issues would be taken right off the table. One person cannot change those issues, in any direction. The issue of my having or not having a gun or an abortion will not protect this country from attacks by other countries. The issue of sexual preferences - whether I agree with those preferences or not - will not build that fence. This large group - and most likely many others - believe that the job of a president is to protect and defend this country and the job of a vice president is to support the president and be ready to take over if needed. Palin may not have as much experience as McCain (although she has more than Obama, definitely), but she will have 4 years to learn, on the job.

How is this so difficult to understand?