On that note, I found a funny video that I hope you all enjoy.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
It's True, I've Got a [man] Crush on Obama
Yeppers, he won again!! So what if he lifted some lines from Deval Patrick's speech? He did a hell of a job delivering those lines. He's building on his momentum, and it makes me happy. Now, Hillary just needs to go away. She's a fantastic Senator, and I would vote for to re-elect her if I were in the Empire State, but at this time, I still like Obama for pres.
On that note, I found a funny video that I hope you all enjoy.
On that note, I found a funny video that I hope you all enjoy.
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You know that Obama really scares me now. I don't even care that he plagerized that speech really (although it is stupid of him to do), it's his attitude and demaenor. His wife Michelle recently said, "I'm proud of America for the FIRST time in my life." Really?! What are you proud of? that Americans are voting for your husband? Ok, you can be proud of that fact, but that's the FIRST time you are proud of this country? I have a BIG problem with that. I want someone in the White house who already believes in this country and sees how great it already is. Yes, I know that no one and nothing is perfect, but I want my president AND his entire family to recognize what a great nation this is and to only improve upon that basis.
Yes, this is my soap box and I am proud of it.
I don't care what the crazy right-wing nut jobs try to spin that as. I think this is great for America. I am proud too that people are finally getting past the politics of fear and of hatred and division, and wish to move forward. That is something to be proud of. Now, maybe it can be said that someone can be judged "not by the color of [his] skin, but by the content of [his] character." Look around, there's not a whole lot to be proud of lately. I love my country, but we've been under a dark cloud for many years now. It's time for something different.
Thanks for funny!
On a political note, Obama concerns me as well, but not for the same reason as Sydney. I'm concerned because of the mass hysteria that he generates -- especially since he's a little light on policies and programs, and a little heavy on rhetoric. It concerns me that people are "moved to tears" because it seems like people are turing off their rationality and on their emotions, and frankly that's never good.
Sorry, Darin, you're gonna have to work harder to win me over.
I don't agree that Obama is a lightweight on policies. True, he has found a message that resonates with many Americans across party, racial, geographic, income, and any other lines you may be able to think of. People want to believe that America can get better. They want to see things improve in a number of areas. When you look at Obama, Clinton, and McCain, I think you have to recognize that change is most likely from Obama. I'm sorry, but Clinton and McCain are old hat. I personallly believe that Hillary does have some good ideas, particularly in health care, but I do not buy her line about being a great commander-in-chief. Furthermore, I just can't stand the thought of Bill Clinton so close to the strings of power again. As for McCain, I think he's got an attitude problem and is too much like Bush in the areas that concern me.
Jules, you might be interested in the speech Obama gave in Texas after winning Wisconsin. It was incredible. He took a different tack and blended specific policy ideas with his message of hope and change for America. I've got some notes I made if you're interested. I checked his website just now and you can see what he says on various issues. The specifics he mentioned in Texas for education are included on his web page for education. I would imagine the same would be true for other policy areas as well.
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