GOOOO OBAMA!!, IM SO PROUD! Options

[easternpiro1]

well folks! obama is getting the nod for democratic candidate!! as a black man, this is VERY BIG for me/us! HISTORY IS BEING MADE!
too bad hillary is behaving the way she is i really liked her... but oh well...

SHARE IN MY JOY PEOPLE!

not too long ago a select ignorant few could get away with castrating, and hanging people for rediculous reasons, now look! im proud of this country's growth!

[lagos]

We DESPERATELY need fresh blood in the White House.

Epic Success. Best Quote I've heard all week.

2 woots for that!

Does anyone actually realize that George Bush is NOT up for re-election???? People always say stuff like this. But the truth of the matter is ANYONE voted into office will not be George Bush. As far as all the people saying "YAY finally the country is making a change and voting for a black guy" that could not be more stupid of a comment. Skin color shouldnt matter. I'm all for voting in a black guy, too bad Colon Powell isnt running for office. What qualifies Obama to be president? Honestly, he has the least experience of all the Senators in the entire Senate. He also has the reputation of being the most liberal Senator farther left than Ted Kennedy... Many people may read this and think I blindly support John McCain. To be honest, I dont like the guy. I am not a republican, I am a Libertarian.... Obama I will admit, has to be one of the greatest speakers of our recent history. But the fact of the matter is you take the telepromter away and he stumbles over his own words because he cant put a sentance together on the spot. He is an idiot and an extremist. He goes along with whatever the public wants him to say. He is extremely maliable when it comes to public opinion. He is a weak person when it comes to holding onto his "values" Take his pastor and "father figure" Jeremiah Wright.... He says that he has been following him for 20 years blah blah blah...... when the fiasco came down about his pastor saying such negative things he said I will not disown him for what he said he is my friend of many years blah blah blah... Well when the public opinion started to sway and started to not like Jeremiah Wright for the things he said Obama comes back out and disowns his "pastor, spiritual leader, and father figure" of 20 years..... wow talk about thrown under the bus to save your public image. This is not history being made by nominating a BLACK man, this is a mistake being made by nominating the WRONG man. Sadly there is no good candidate up for election this term... I hope for the sake of the country Obama loses.... but at the same time I kind of hope that he wins so every one can see how they voted for someone who is not qualified for the job for the sake of "making history" I understand that black people want to see a black guy go so far and lead the country to greatness. But why does it have to be this guy.... I just dont understand why people think he is so extremely qualified for the job. If someone can give me 1 good reason why he is well prepared for this job I will shut up.... but I cant stand by and hear the BS of "history being made" it shouldnt matter that he is black..... yet people keep making that an issue.... Since when did just being black qualify you for anything other than being able to get minority scholarships... Please explain to me why being a BLACK man also makes you the RIGHT man for the job...


- Matt

Excellent post! You made some good points.
Here is my take on it...
I like that McCain sticks to what he believes in. I really do respect that. However, I don't like the fact that 90% of his policies are pretty much what bush supports. Domestic wire taping, war, same economic plan, and last but not least, hes almost worse at public speaking then bush!

We need someone to put this country back on the right track. Someone who we can be inspired and proud of to call our president. I think obama can be that, even though he was not my first choice. Id have the same view of him if he was white, black or asian.

This post has been edited by lagos: Jun 10, 2008 - 11:06 PM

[politicsareevil]

We DESPERATELY need fresh blood in the White House.

Epic Success. Best Quote I've heard all week.

2 woots for that!

Does anyone actually realize that George Bush is NOT up for re-election???? People always say stuff like this. But the truth of the matter is ANYONE voted into office will not be George Bush. As far as all the people saying "YAY finally the country is making a change and voting for a black guy" that could not be more stupid of a comment. Skin color shouldnt matter. I'm all for voting in a black guy, too bad Colon Powell isnt running for office. What qualifies Obama to be president? Honestly, he has the least experience of all the Senators in the entire Senate. He also has the reputation of being the most liberal Senator farther left than Ted Kennedy... Many people may read this and think I blindly support John McCain. To be honest, I dont like the guy. I am not a republican, I am a Libertarian.... Obama I will admit, has to be one of the greatest speakers of our recent history. But the fact of the matter is you take the telepromter away and he stumbles over his own words because he cant put a sentance together on the spot. He is an idiot and an extremist. He goes along with whatever the public wants him to say. He is extremely maliable when it comes to public opinion. He is a weak person when it comes to holding onto his "values" Take his pastor and "father figure" Jeremiah Wright.... He says that he has been following him for 20 years blah blah blah...... when the fiasco came down about his pastor saying such negative things he said I will not disown him for what he said he is my friend of many years blah blah blah... Well when the public opinion started to sway and started to not like Jeremiah Wright for the things he said Obama comes back out and disowns his "pastor, spiritual leader, and father figure" of 20 years..... wow talk about thrown under the bus to save your public image. This is not history being made by nominating a BLACK man, this is a mistake being made by nominating the WRONG man. Sadly there is no good candidate up for election this term... I hope for the sake of the country Obama loses.... but at the same time I kind of hope that he wins so every one can see how they voted for someone who is not qualified for the job for the sake of "making history" I understand that black people want to see a black guy go so far and lead the country to greatness. But why does it have to be this guy.... I just dont understand why people think he is so extremely qualified for the job. If someone can give me 1 good reason why he is well prepared for this job I will shut up.... but I cant stand by and hear the BS of "history being made" it shouldnt matter that he is black..... yet people keep making that an issue.... Since when did just being black qualify you for anything other than being able to get minority scholarships... Please explain to me why being a BLACK man also makes you the RIGHT man for the job...


- Matt

Excellent post! You made some good points.
Here is my take on it...
I like that McCain sticks to what he believes in. I really do respect that. However, I don't like the fact that 90% of his policies are pretty much what bush supports. Domestic wire taping, war, same economic plan, and last but not least, hes almost worse at public speaking then bush!

We need someone to put this country back on the right track. Someone who we can be inspired and proud of to call our president. I think obama can be that, even though he was not my first choice. Id have the same view of him if he was white, black or asian.

Lagos.... I have the utmost respect for the way you handled your reply. Most people would have flamed me and said I was an idiot. I to like McCain for the fact that he sticks to what he believes, but that doesnt mean that I like him on all things, and like you said, and I agree with you that, he is not so hot on a lot of policies.... I think we can ALL agree there is no good candidate this election. The way I see it.... in the next 4 years america is going into the sh*thole.... by that I dont mean america will crumble, what I mean is, the war will end in tragedy the economy will continue to tank, gas will still sky rocket in price, all will be blamed on whomever is in office at the time. It will suck to be the next president. I am getting sick of people attacking Obama over stupid stuff... although I dont agree with Obama on anything, I personally can not care less that Obama doesnt wear a flag pin on his lapel... Who cares about that.... We need to view the candidates on substance and their stance on crucial economic issues... Also, please understand I am not attacking you by asking this, but.... What about Obama can we "be inspired and proud of to call our president." as you say. again, I am not trying to make an attack by that... I simply like to see from all view points as often as possible....

- Thanks,

- Matt

This post has been edited by politicsareevil: Jun 11, 2008 - 12:40 AM