Dukehorn: the question asked was: what is the issue with Obama. I answered. I also didn’t want to put down a 15 page memo on why, but those are my issues with him.
Also, the issues I listed were not specifically meant to show how Obama goes against the grain of American greatness, just the issues that I disagreed with him.
Some of these issues, we could spend all day. And certainly I’m not a fan of Bush either, but these are substantial issues to me.
Anyways, here:
e) I didn’t say all of Obama supporters hate America (or you, for that matter). (that in debate rules is called a “slippery slope” and shows a distinct lack of logic). Unfortunately, there are many who have professed hate towards America and think America is the cause of every single problem that has existed in the world. I don’t subscribe to that view, but I do question why those who have that view are so attracted to him. The policies of these people have been very unattractive to me, so I can only surmise that I will not agree with Obama’s policies when these supporters start lobbying for them (or when these supporters begin to be tapped for official government service).
d) Please show me the white collar criminals who are running for office and then you can find this point relevant. (straw man argument, another fallacy of logic).
c) I am different from a lot of people here. I believe that the Iraq War was justified. Certainly it has been mismanaged, but that the threat was real. Still, just because Bush is seen as wrong on foreign policy or that he has made mistakes does not in fact make Obama correct in his foreign policy analysis. Another fallacy of logic.
b) Tax cuts. Simple self interest. I have been one of the fiercest proponents of tax cuts here on this board, for the simple reason that the government does not spend money well and it is stupidity to believe that giving them more money would improve it. That is simple logic in itself.
a) firearms. another slippery slope. Just because semi-automatics are available for sale does not mean that Obama is right to want to restrict ownership of said item.
So anyways, this is a blog post, so I HAVE to simplify. I’ve got lots and lots of reasons why I am not voting for him. If it were my job to convince you to vote for McCain, maybe I would take out more time to explain it. I’m only stating my basic reasons for not voting for him and why I disagree with him. Many people here will disagree with my reasons. =shrug= Don’t care. I also don’t care about the things Bush did. We’re not voting for Bush this time. Bringing up his shortcomings does no good towards Obama’s qualifications and inexperience. People who bring up Bush in order to make Obama votable are not necessarily helping make the case for his election.
(I realize many people will read my post and find it directed at them, that is not my intention. Just because I say that “one of the criticisms of Bush by others”, it does not mean to say that I am purporting that you, Dukehorn, specifically said that. Please separate yourself from your candidate and look at the issues objectively.).
Anyways, the inexperience thing is important to me. Maybe Bush got some of his experience because of his father’s help, but he at least got that experience. My father’s success helped me attain a certain amount of experience, but I still had to do the job he gave me. That experience helped me out. For me, Obama needs that experience before he gets my vote.
(Dukehorn: by the way, the use of your flawed logic actually means YOU are stereotyping).
and lastly: (you haven’t made a single substantive comment on this thread)
In your opinion…
You know the surprising thing? I actually think Obama is going to win.
