The Obama Delusion

he is the supreme example of a politician. in the response posted by Tony2001; he again spouts gross generalities about future actions with built in excuses for not accomplishing goals. it only PROVES Mr. Samuelson's point. His senate voting record speaks for itself. He is of course totally and completly lefty liberal in his support for legislation. He cannot claim to be moderate in any way. He will never get the mainstream republican vote or a portion thereof as he represents everything that is contrary to the majority of Americans. He will definitely be soft on foreign policy due to his inexperience there. he has already demonstrated this by his comments regarding unconditional talks initiated by us with those nations opposed to us. any strategist/tactician knows that this kind of approach signals a weakness on the part of the initiator thereby lowering your standing even before the talks can begin. We have a position of strength on the world stage regardless of what the sheep-like populus' believes. we do not lack respect on the world stage they actually fear us. we are the target because of our social status and lifestyle. I for one do not believe that we should relinquish our position due to pleasing others who envy and wish to see us fall in stature or even cease to exist. Why give those who

His position of initiation of talks with rogue nations disqualifies him from being an effective leader who can protect us and utilize the tools which we have. This position is indeed delusional. Iran/N. Korea/alqueda/iraq will have a banquet with him and us as the main course. Those of you who feel dissconnected from this reality need to consider this aspect of the candidate before installing him in the most powerful position on planet earth.

Finally. a dead on analysis of Obama. Thank you.

You know, a year ago (or so), I told everyone around me that I just could not trust Hillary--to me, she seemed to embody the "say anything, promise anything, no matter what" kind of politician that I so loathe. I felt it was absolutely obvious that she would do whatever she had to do in order to become president. And I still feel that way. However, I knew precisely what I was getting with her--to (mis)quote our favorite Bushy-at least she was a Known Known. Obama is a different story. He is a Known Unknown. I know his voting record is almost a mirror image of Hill's, but aside from a few platitude laden speeches and that, what do I really know about this guy? Not much. What makes him tick? I do not know. And that concerns me. I do know he wants to increase the size of the military, which I find surprising and it certainly goes against the image he's projecting, imo. I'm all for bi-partisan politics and although it's long overdue, he seems maybe a bit too willing to get chummy with the despotic Right. And this Cult of Personality fervor troubles me. He's creating a palpable mania on both sides of the aisle as well as both sides of the pond. I find that to be more than a little alarming. The majority of the MSM are gushing over him to an embarrassing degree. Very strange. Who is this guy to be causing such a huge outpouring of unbridled adoration, anyway?

I've never been dazzled by Obama. He's glib and speaks only in platitudes. He tells Americans what they want to hear instead of the realities of the enormous problems America faces. We are electing a President of the United States, not the new American Idol.

Finally, someone to step back and look at the depth of the man and his proposed programs. Thank you for the insight

If God be for Barack Obama, who dare stands against him?

Comment: I totally agree with your insight. Thanks for the guts, bravado, and journalistic objectivity you've shown in this article!

Comment: I totally agree! thanks for having the guts and bravado for pointing this out!

Sir, I disagree with your views because of the following points. First of all to assume that because Obama has a good rhetoric (a gift he should not aplogise about) he can´t put things into action is simply wrong. This is what Senator Clinton has been trying to preach all over again, and it´s just not fair. My second point is, to suggest that masses who have voted for him thus far are delusioned is a slap on their faces. You may take note that some of his core supporters who have been constant in this primaries are inteligent, well educated people.

Comment: Both Hillary and Obama are both qualified. However, Hillary is a microcosm of what is wrong with Washington. In addition, I find her actions at times completely polarizing. For the last fifteen years, Washington is becoming more and more divided. This should be concerning to everyone especially during the current times.
Obama offers a clear alternative to the status-quo. I initially supported McCain because of his willingness to push back against his own Party and do the right thing. However, he is now pandering to the Republican base. In addition, I do not support his views on Iraq. To that end, we need to move in a completely different direction.

Well, it's nice to see the media begin to take a look at Obama. Unfortunately, it is too late to vet Mr. Obama for the primary campaign; that's a done deal. Mr. Samuelson's decision to finally share his insights only increases the likelihood that the inevitable implosion of the Obama balloon will occur before November, ensuring a McCain inauguration next January. If that was your objective, Mr. Samuelson, kudos to you- well done. If you think you're somehow fulfilling your journalistic responsibility to fully and equally vet all the candidates, it's a little too late to redeem yourself on that one. Shame on you and Newsweek.

The ultimate loser in this campaign is the American people, as the abdication of a fair, objective, critical press is a handicap we can never overcome.

Well, it's nice to see the media begin to take a look at Obama. Unfortunately, it is too late to vet Mr. Obama for the primary campaign; that's a done deal. Mr. Samuelson's decision to finally share his insights only increases the likelihood that the inevitable implosion of the Obama balloon will occur before November, ensuring a McCain inauguration next January. If that was your objective, Mr. Samuelson, kudos to you- well done. If you think you're somehow fulfilling your journalistic responsibility to fully and equally vet all the candidates, it's a little too late to redeem yourself on that one. Shame on you and Newsweek.

The ultimate loser in this campaign is the American people, as the abdication of a fair, objective, critical press is a handicap we can never overcome.

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