The Obama Delusion

To Joe Pishner:

I am a Democrat. As far as what "Democrats take for a life" ... well, I'm a small business owner, a proud parent of two, a husband, a social liberal and fiscal conservative.

Above all I try to look at things through my OWN eyes, not the goon goggles handed to me by either party. THAT is why I took issue with your comment.

And for the record, I am not trying to destroy this nation and I am seriously offended that you would make such a comment. Anyone who levels that charge had better have some SOLID data to back it up. And as far as the war?

We may be winning the military battles. However, you can not fight an "ism" with weapons; people don't change their way of thinking at the point of a sword. They have to be brought around on their own. And having some belligerent, narrow-minded, slack-jawed, gap-toothed yokel in the White House like we've had for the past seven years doesn't seem to be doing the trick, as shocking as that might seem ...

What about the things Obama has already accomplished? It was interesting to watch a Congressman being asked this very same question last night and he couldn't name a single thing that Obama accomplished during his time as a state representative and a Senator. Why is it that no one can provide an answer to this particular question? I want a president who can actually back up what he's saying, and from what I've learned about Obama, I'm not sure if he can do this.

Is it me, or is his "uniter" rhetoric not represented here.

It seems he has an equal amount of detractors as supporters. HMMM.

And they say HRC is dividing the party. I say it is him.

I think the author is attempting to justify an quantifiable meaning behind the candidates. He is is essential making an observation that McCain and Clinton have expereince leading a nation and not just a state. Although no one contends that Sen. Obama is the better speaker, we all know that rhetoric without substance will always fizzle. His accomplishments in the Illinois State Senate are commendable, but a state senator's focus on policies only relate to the vacuum he/she represents. Barak has shown great leaderhip in the state senate, but has yet to prove that he understands how to achieve the nations best interests through the ways and means provided. Hence, the reason why this author has come to his own personal belief.

Obama's rhetoric is my reality and I will support him all the way. You are correct on one point. Clinton and McCain are "known quantities"-----ONES I DON'T WANT!

Hillary is full of rhetoric herself ! Healthcare for everyone. Never mentions how to pay for it. NAFTA never made more high paying jobs for americans. Is this where "Experience" comes into play?

I am Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

It blesses me to hear someone saying it like it is. Moreover, this article gives me hope that I still have a wee bit of sanity because I am not buying into anything Obama says. I am more insulted that others buy into it and feel its more a collective desire of change that brings someone else to do something for you. Trouble is it's going to take all of us to get the job done. Both Clinton and McCain, I could vote for. Not Obama!

Thank you for this article! I needed this kind of hope that others do see the seriousness of looking deeper at Obama and his skills. I think he is too needy to be President and I don't feel to give him the dream that will divide this country. And yes, who is his vice president going to be. How frightful !

A.

To make a long story short. The same applies to Hillary with all her rhetoric.. Everybody knows problems aren't solved overnight. But I don't believe Healthcare should be shouldered by government. It should be shouldered by employers. NAFTA didn't employ more people with good paying jobs. Is this where all the "experience" gets us?

What took you people so long to say this??? The 50 percent who didn't drink the kool-aid have been saying this all along!!! I just hope it's not too late seeing the other 50 percent are drunk on his rhetoric and like most that are intoxicated, you can't reason with them! They don't think they are drunk as they yell for more kool-aid! As we all know MORE is not going to solve the problems of this country! In proving they are not racist by voting a black man with empty words and not enough experience, they have once again proven they are sexist by not voting for a woman with the experience to address the problems we face! I am disgusted by the media providing the kool-aid as much as I am the people for drinking it in blindly just as they did Bush's crap, not once but twice! No wonder America is in the shape she is, The people are self destructive and gulliable!!! God help this country from itself!!!!

He borrowed Hillary's Economic plan and green collar idea.

No candidate can (or does) guarantee all their positions will be turned into policies, but we, as voters, need to know where the potential president is coming from with regard to beliefs, intentions, judgment, credibility with Congress, and ability to have some cohesion for a change instead of divisiveness. As a 50s white female (previously didn't fit the "mold" of an Obama supporter), I think he provides the best opportunity for some things to change. He did, after all, sponsor legislation which made congrressional spending more transparent, he helped lead the fight to pass ethics reform legisltation, sponsored the Transparency and Integrity in Earmarks Act . Don't believe the rhetoric that he only knows how to give a good speech. Investigate (that goes for the journalist) - that is the key to a successful democracy. We the people have a responsibility to make educated determinations.

Always PROUD to be an American...ALWAYS PROUD of the USA...Thanks All ...keep up the thinking process and elect someone who will not cause us a deterioration of our security and power.

And just what took so long for a major media outlet to publish this?

If the editor is sick ... I wish he'd get sicker. This article is refreshingly on the mark.

Who is Michelle Obama's best friend? http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/October-2004/First-Lady-in-Waiting/