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Anonymous
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I was a HRC supporter who probably would have voted for Obama but was on the fence until now. Setting aside the obvious fear of putting someone who has no ability to be vice president let alone president on the ticket, this whole issue has made me appreciate Obama more.
One of the clear distinctions between Obama and McCain is how they think and approach challenges. Everyone agrees that Obama is very intelligent and a great motivational speaker but that is not what got him the nomination. He has demonstrated that he thinks deeply about issues, considers opinions thoughtfully, builds coaltions to achieve his objectives and then acts strategically. He has led his campaign through tough situations and come out gracefully from a protracted battle with the Clintons. I love HRC but the campaign was hers to lose and Obama chose wisely and reached out to people at new level. The change he represents is a move away from one off, knee jerk reactions, arrogance in not considering the implications of your actions, and an out of touch political process. His VP pick was about balancing the ticket and bringing more foreign policy expertise into the administration at a time when foreign policy is a critical point. I trust that Obama that will make the best choices for the country and truly consider what the american people want and need even if at times it means setting aside his own personal beliefs. McCain is a sharp contrast making a crucial error in his VP pick, a campaign spinning out of control trying to come up with a new message at the 11th hour, and a history of not running effective presidential campaigns. He does not chose wisely. His early choice with Spector as economic advisor who days later said the economy is strong and called the american people whiners was a clear mistake and here again he has chosen poorly. He has not been able to raise money, his campaign has floundered at every turn, and he shows no interest in the core issues of the economy and healthcare despite evidence that these are the things that american care about now. McCain is not a real maverick. As a long standing and powerful member of congress he hasn't done anything to shake anything up in Washington. Why should we believe he would do it now? He only breaks ranks with the republicans when his personal feelings are at stake being angry that he couldn't pick his friend Lieberman and then choosing someone he believes is like himself. I think its safe to safe that even if 99% of the american public was against overturning Roe v Wade, McCain if he had the power would do it because his presidency would be his and his alone.... just like his campaign moves are only about his winning and not what is best for the country. |
Anonymous
| Nice piece of propaganda from the DNC, but just for the record, it was Phil Gramm, not Arlen Spector, who was the economic advisor who called the nation a bunch of whiners.... (and incidentally, you make a case for that right here!) |
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PP is correct that it was Phil Gramm, who incidentally, reinforced the message yesterday during a roundtable event coinciding with the Republican convention in Minneapolis. He told attendees: "If you're sitting here today, you're not economically illiterate and you're not a whiner, so I'm not worried about who you're going to vote for,'' Gramm said. PP also apparently believes that those who are struggling with the Bush/McCain economy are simply whiners. Good to know. |
Anonymous
| Agree that the Democrats are a bunch of whiners. Also think it's funny that there is so much scrutiny on Palin and how she was last minute and not that Biden himself wasn't last minute..because he was in relation to what was happening to Georgia. Biden is an idiot who always puts his foot in mouth and has some of his own "issues" hmmm like plagerism and a son who is a lobbyist when Obama goesn on about lobbyist all the time.. And what about his awkward "My wife is hot and has a PHD..which is a problem comment he said when accepting the nomination?? WTF???? |
Anonymous
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I am an illiterate. I write "anyways" where I should write "anyway". So it makes sense that I am a strong Obama supporter.
Oh, wait: I thought whites who support Obama belonged to the latte licking liberal elite?? I don't know who I am anymore. I am too stupid to navigate this kind of logic. |
Anonymous
| Apart from the minor Spector/Gramm error, I totally agree with the OP, and I think her analysis was very thoughtful. |
Anonymous
LOL! |
Anonymous
Me too. The guy has thought very carefully about how to build coalitions, how to use new technology (and not be a flash in the pan a la Howard Dean), how to organize his supporters, and how to stay on message. E.g., the huge rally in Denver which drew thousands and thousands of Colorado voters didn't just make good tv, it also increased access to local activists who were energized to go out and volunteer on his behalf. It's not just about being a good speaker. Bill Clinton is a good campaigner because he's a good speaker. But Obama seems to understand how to build organizations and get the best out of people. I'm impressed. I originally supported him because I thought he was more likely to beat McCain than Clinton but I've become convinced the man really knows how to lead. In contrast, McCain is a good guy but is looking more and more like a loose cannon who can't figure out how much to give away to the social conservatives. |
Anonymous
I agree. OP's post is very well articulated. |
Anonymous
| From the subject line I thought this post was going to be about how Obama looked tired and now looks rejuvenated and hot again, or something. |
Anonymous
| Hey, great idea, PP! Let's start a new thread: Do Women Think Obama is Sexy? (Why let Sarah have all the attention on this issue?) Except for the ears, I say yes, yes, yes! |
Anonymous
| I think he's very attractive. |
Anonymous
Oh, c'mon, the guy is a geek! Granted, I'm married to a geek so I warrant it is not impossible to find one sexy...but Obama, no! |
Anonymous
He's growing on me. I'm finding him more attractive. |
Anonymous
Jeff thinks I hate him but I posted that I think he's attractive. A geek can be attractive. I don't think he's super sexy, but attractive, yes. He's good looking and brilliant and funny and in shape and I share a lot of his views. Just dump the ethanol, Barack. You know it's a bad thing. |