The Obama Delusion

Too little, too late. The press had an obligation to inform the American people about Sen. Obama's empty suit months ago and it failed utterly. But Obama's day is coming; after the press has built him up, it will turn on him as it did on Gore, Kerry, and Hillary, and we will have yet another Republican president (although, luckily, McCain is no George Bush).

I do very well agree with the writer. I'm glad there is a journalist who has not been swayed by the empty, borrowed words of Obama. I am of African descent, but I believe choosing a president has nothing to do with history making - being the first black president. Choosing a president should not be based on issues such as race, gender or eloquence; it should be based on substance, and Obama has none!!

I share the hope that we will someday come together as a nation, but since Mr. Obama has no record, there is no evidence that he can accomplish this. We have eloquent words by Abraham Lincoln in the 1860's, and Dr, King 100 years later. Mr. Obama cannot compete with that -- he is merely exploiting America's guilt and unwillingness to look its problems straight in the eye. Obama offers generalizations, platitudes and over-simplifications. In fact, he may do more harm than good. We cannot afford to take a chance on such an unknown quantity. The "fierce urgency of now" is for a chief executive who can get our national affairs back in order. What is wrong with Obama serving in the Senate for a few years, gaining some experience, and allowing us to find out who he really is? Hillary Clinton is not perfect, but she has DEMONSTRATED an awesome command of the issues, she is detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to go on Day One.

I have been reading several blogs regarding the Democratic Primary. I think that it is sad that the supporters of Sen Clinton and Sen Obama both feel that it would be better to vote for Sen McCain if THEIR candidate is not given nomination. Sen McCain is a great hero, but his ideals are contrary to those of the Democrats. Are you all so childish that you would rather put someone whose basic idealogy is opposite to yours simply out of spite? You all sound like toddlers screaming "I am taking my ball and going home because you won't play my way!" Neither candidate is perfect, but they are YOUR candidates. When November comes around, I hope you will vote for the candidate whose idealogies best match yours, whether that is a Democrat or a Republican is up to you. Countless people have died to give us the right to vote for our leaders. You dishonor their memory when you make it a game.

I share the hope that we will someday come together as a nation, but since Mr. Obama has no record, there is no evidence that he can accomplish this. We have eloquent words by Abraham Lincoln in the 1860's, and Dr, King 100 years later. Mr. Obama cannot compete with that -- he is merely exploiting America's guilt and unwillingness to look its problems straight in the eye. Obama offers generalizations, platitudes and over-simplifications. In fact, he may do more harm than good. We cannot afford to take a chance on such an unknown quantity. The "fierce urgency of now" is for a chief executive who can get our national affairs back in order. What is wrong with Obama serving in the Senate for a few years, gaining some experience, and allowing us to find out who he really is? Hillary Clinton is not perfect, but she has DEMONSTRATED an awesome command of the issues, she is detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to go on Day One.

Brilliant Brilliant Article!! I have been waiting for someone, anyone in the media to finally have the balls to write or talk about this topic....You know who is winning this campaign for Obama...the media. It is unfortunate that style wins out over substance in America but it always does....look at the worship of the celebretards who check in and out of rehabs like we clock into work everyday......bottom line people are sheep

Finally, someone who is willing to take a hard look at the candidates and not just follow the rest of the lemur pack. I am certainly open to hearing about all of the candidates about who they are and what they stand for, and MOSTLY about what their plans are for getting the country back on track. I was beginning to think there was some kind of media sell out the way they have been promoting Obama since day 1. All great leaders have at least one thing in common, A GOOD PLAN, I don't think Obama has one, if he does, he is not telling.
Here is an interesting watch http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23256713#23256713

I've heard Barack Obama say that he'll work to shift Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy back to the rest of us who need it. That combined with the end of the war in Iraq, as well as the dividends we'll see after we invest in a green energy industry, will help fund a lot of his proposals.

He has said he also wants to invest in building our infrastructure, like roads and bridges, instead of sending all our money overseas, and that will help drive the economy up for the working men and women of this country.

Maybe his proposals aren't that different from other clear-thinking progressives, but he brings with them the power to generate grass-roots appeal and wide-spread support, and judging by his record in the Illinois state senate, he is a genuine uniter, which this country desperately needs in the bully pulpit.

19 terrorist attacks stopped against US since 9/11
We have had some very good people looking out for us the last 7 years. They are experienced and will not experiment with our safety. Why would you want to change this?
McCain for Pres!!!!!

Beware Welfare!

Vote for Clinton.

Let's think about what Mr. Samuelson reveals about himself before valuing his positions. First, he does not like risk. He wants to deal with what is known to him and with which he is comfortable. Second, he is change avoidance, a natural consequence of avoiding risk. Third, he is not interested in the "correctness" of McCain's and Clinton's positions, just that he knows them. I might interpret this as he is limited by what he easilty understands. Now on to his positions: he devalues Obama''s positions as being that of Clinton's, after saying that he is comfortable with hers. Confusing. Second, Samuelson lacks courage of his convictions by saying that most polititions pander, ect but that Obama is to be held to a higher standard. True, but whay not just say that he believes that Obama is pandering and all that. Finally, he rather distains the voter as being dulped by this, while his higher intellect, he is not. BORING!

"FlyDiver", I couldn't agree with you more. But this is what's called sour grapes from the camp of the so called "Next in Line" candidate, Hillary Clinton. {To the Author of this piece} Ya see, the American people aren't stupid. Nor are we nieve enough to "know what's good for us". Yes, Mr. Obama's candidacy scares the pants off some, not all, some, old establishment baby boomers. But fear is a healthy thing. It's that same fear that should encourage us all to find new answers and to support those amongst us brave enough to stick our necks out in the grand quest to find those answers. That is why I'm supporting Barack Obama. Not because of his message, but because he represents my generation and he's the candidate with the most youthful potential to find those new answers. Truthfully, I feel sorry for the man once he takes office - WHAT A MESS! The Clintons and The Bush's have done their very worst and now this young man, this young man, has to try to rebuild a respected nation from the ashes of a politically corrupt institution. And he has to do it from within. He'll need all our help. He'll need gods help. So understand this if you've never understood what these words mean - God Bless America. And God Bless Barack Obama.

TMc, so why don't you tell us who is suitable to carryout with a thorough plan to solve the issues you mentioned? That's what I though, just words. If you really believe in what you believe- you would've told us all in the room who you think can do the job. In my opinion, as a young man, WE DESPERATELY NEED A LEADER WHO CAN REALLY DO THIS "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JOB RIGHT." One thing people are tired about, I tell you the truth, is people sitting in the big chair to do nothing but stomped on peple like immigrants.

This is good. A journalist sees the same "elephant in the room" that some of the rest of us see. Barack Obama is succeeding based on a pop-culture type of fame. Where reck stars sing and actors act, Barack speaks. Is this so hard to understand. I for one do not want to see the next president of the U.S. elected based on his pop-culture appeal. Experience and a known quantity is what the country needs. Save the idolatry for "American Idol" and the "reality" shows on the boob tube. I sincerely hope the electorate is not so stupid, but unfortuneately these are the same people who buy-in to all the "pop-culture" crap out there today.

Obama is all talk and no action - the time has come for "Oprah's Political Club's Pick" to put up and step up or shut up and step down. I admire the man's oratory skills and agree it's important that a leader inspire. But that doesn't exempt him from having to answer questions with specifics or give him a free pass on having to prove he can move the political freight it's going to take to make things right with America.

Please do your homework and research before writing an editoriral. Senator OBama has more political years of experience than Senator Clinton. Being the wife of a politican does not count in her record for years of public office. Would you let your surgeon's spouse operate on you? Of Course Not. You are entitled to your position, but please be reliable with accurate, factual information.