The Obama Delusion

All of the observations about Obama's lack of real and meaningful economic programs bother me as well. But, it is time for a complete change in Washington, and while both Mc Cain and Clinton have been around for many, many years, they too offer us no meaningful hope of changing the status quo. hopefully Obama will bring on consultants the like of Robert Reich and others to fill the positions for which his knowledge is woefully lacking.

It can't get any worse than George W. Bush. The "W" stands for woefuly wrong.

Danny Aaronson
North Miami, Florida

As a black woman, I was torn between the two, because they both made a great case. My vote is sacred to me, and I made a point of finding outside sources to validate who I should support. I must say I was a little alarmed when I realised that Obama's greatest accomplishments were running extremely successful campaigns. I then went to his rally and realised he didn't listen, and often didn's address the question asked directly, but rather made oratory emotional remarks. Hillary is not captivating in style, but really listens, and that is important to me. It is probably why her resume is over-flowing with accomplishments that changed people's lives. Even her attempt at reforming healthcare in the 1990's - though unsuccessful, started the movement that has brought us here today - where universal healthcare is legitimately on the table. She is also very independent, and is an eagle-style leader - very visionary. So I support Hillary, and hope she wins. If she doesn't I hope Obama will seek her advice on issues. Since he would be president, he would not be moving on to the next campagin, and may finally settle down and get something accomplished. As for those who think he will be squashed by McCain, research how he won his first political contest - dude eliminated damn near everyone from the ballot, so there was virtually no competition. Do not be fooled, this man is a shrew politician and he is ready for McCain!

How about JFK, W.J.Clinton, G.W.Bush, ... were they a 'known quantity' in your standard??

Aren't Washington politicians all 'known quantities'??

Seriously though, did America succeed with the election of G.W.Bush, TWICE??

So, you would rather select a 'known quantity' G.W.Bush, the most divisive and destructive one the country ever had, over the full of potential, B.Obama??

I will take Obama over W. any day, any time.

I don't trust your judgement one iota.

Oy vey - how long does this silly complaining have to go on? We all know that the policy differences between Obama and Clinton (and Edwards) are small. However, the differences are important. Improved access to health care versus imposed mandates. Robert Reich has explained why Obama???s health care plan (and social security preservation plan) are better than HRC's - please wander over to his blog and read about it there. Further, the formidable team of David Blumenthal, David Cutler, and Jeffrey Liebman have thoroughly analyzed the Obama health care plan and it is solid (please google it and read). You cannot say that you want him to be specific and when he boils down the detailed plans he has presented all along into bullet points you complain that they are too similar to HRCs. How much differentiation can you do in a sentence? Obama has shown that he has solutions (some similar some different in key ways) but he also has leadership capacity in a totally different league than HRC. Many of us who are working as volunteers for Obama have never been involved in politics before and we will continue to work to push these policies ahead from the grassroots because we really are ready for change. This is not a cult my friends, this is democracy in action - you may not have seen it in your lifetime because it is rare and hard to achieve. As my dear father always says, "American Participatory Democracy is the most radical political system ever put into practice and the jury is still out on whether we can live up to the challenge of making it a success." I encourage you to stop the poo-pooing and get on board to fight for substantial improvements in the lives of all those regular folks you know with no health care and no pension and no savings and no chance to go to college like you did. Obama is listening - send your ideas on how to make it work and get involved. You will never regret trying to make America better.

Congratulations! Finally someone from media telling 'truth or rather reality'. I am sure people like "orbitalplooker' will call you racist. For Blacks 'even someone opens mouth they are labeled as 'racist'..
Obama-Osama is nothing better than a 'car salesman'. He has no agenda, no plan, no vision. He stole the lines form Martin Luther King " I have a dream". He stole lines from Hillary and his buddy Deval Patirck, his buddy. I guess, he ran out of BS....ing. He is running on 'I didn't vote for the war". You idiots who are voting for him should know " he was in the political process when the war started". Hillary supported the president like every national should in times of national crisis. I will tell these Obamas and Osamas don't care for national security. I will qoute what his wife said about this country " I feel proud now for my country because Obama doing well" So the Osamas love this country is conditonal. Tell me if it is not Phoney, and crafty. He is a very crafty man. His foreign policy experience is " studying in Madrasa in Indenesia". You guys want to give him the nomination. What about all these promises he is making? How is he going to pay for it bringing money for "Kenyea"? He talks about not having "unity' in this country. He forgot because it has unity 'He has the audacity to run for the white House. It is not possible in any other country. Hey you guys may not like Hillary but you don't have to vote for this 'yard ape' in someone else's word. You forgot all the good years of "Bill Clinton" era. You guys disrespect him, call him 'racist' How dare you. How dare you compare this car sales man to "JFK"? By respecting Bill look what happened to Al Gore and loser Kerry. Why he doesn't make "Oprah the BS" make his vice president? It will make you happy. He is a danger to this society. He has nothing but all talk. He can't walk the talk. I am a die hard democrat and an Asian. I will vote for McCain. Osama will raise so much taxes it will go over our roof you know why he is promising everything to everyone.
He will create more 'entitlement' for the people don't want to work, make babies out of wedlock and can't afford to have children and don't deserve to be a parent. We are paying for their laziness, and will even pay more if you choose him.

Let's take a closer look at who's really qualified and or who's really working for the good of all of us in the Senate. Obama or Clinton.

Records of these two candidates should be scrutinized in order to make an informed decision.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term - 6yrs. - and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law - 20 - twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found @ the Library of Congress www.thomas.loc.gov, but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton 's bills are, more substantive. 16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11 18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the fact's straight from the Senate Record.