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February 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM #152194February 11, 2008 at 11:34 PM #152266
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ParticipantOkay. Admittedly, I delivered the question in a smartalecky way, and I let my frustration w/ the religious right get the best of me sometimes.
But sincerely, with the field narrowing to the two candidates, I’ve started reading & watching a lot about Obama. He is definitely a charismatic guy & a talented, moving speaker. But on the other hand, he is also a bit of an enigma – maybe even a sort of cult of personality.
He has so little experience… a couple of terms in the state senate & a partial term as a US senator. Kennedy had very little experience when he ran for president too. When Obama speaks in the debates, something about his style reminds me of JFK. When he gave his victory speach after Iowa, he had this really energy-packed, passionate delivery that to me seems reminiscent of the old films of Martin Luther King Jr.
As I watch and learn about this guy, the more I get interested and start thinking about what a change this person could bring to our government. Not to sound too corn-ball, but I start to wonder if this excitement & mobilization of new voters is the same kind of experience that my parents witnessed when they followed the Kennedys & King.
Especially after reading the article about the hightened security around Obama, I guess the fatalist in me couldn’t help but wonder if this movement that he has created might be met with the same sort of opposition that these heroes from the 60’s encountered. I don’t believe there has been real threat against a president since Reagan, but are our leaders any more protected now?
Casca, I apologize if the topic & the way I posed the question made you feel like you had to respond by questioning my intelligence & accusing me of being a troll. I’ve been coming to this sight for a long time, and usually I keep my comments confined to housing & banking.
I sincerely was curious to see if anyone else had noticed the similarities I had seen & had like concerns.
If the topic makes you feel uncomfortable or you feel offended, by all means please ignore this post.
February 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM #151911boyle_heights
ParticipantI don’t think BO is charismatic. He just looks charismatic compared to the others left. McCain can put you to sleep. Hillary is just as bad.
As for him winning, I also wonder how much race will play a role in how people vote in the general election.
February 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM #152178ParticipantI don’t think BO is charismatic. He just looks charismatic compared to the others left. McCain can put you to sleep. Hillary is just as bad.
As for him winning, I also wonder how much race will play a role in how people vote in the general election.
February 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM #152186ParticipantI don’t think BO is charismatic. He just looks charismatic compared to the others left. McCain can put you to sleep. Hillary is just as bad.
As for him winning, I also wonder how much race will play a role in how people vote in the general election.
February 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM #152204ParticipantI don’t think BO is charismatic. He just looks charismatic compared to the others left. McCain can put you to sleep. Hillary is just as bad.
As for him winning, I also wonder how much race will play a role in how people vote in the general election.
February 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM #152276ParticipantI don’t think BO is charismatic. He just looks charismatic compared to the others left. McCain can put you to sleep. Hillary is just as bad.
As for him winning, I also wonder how much race will play a role in how people vote in the general election.
February 11, 2008 at 11:59 PM #151916Participantluchabee,
What are talking about? “BO”… “millionaire tech president w/ a nice ESOP or Hollywood starlet…”
I AM a middle-class professional trying to support a family, and the fiscal policies of the current administration have not done a great deal to ensure my economic survival. I’ve got healthcare premiums that could choke a hog. I have gotten zero direct benefit from the tax-cuts to the “rich”. And the current admistration enabled the housing bubble with a complete lack of banking oversight.
I’m actually okay with some help paying my healthcare premiums. Let’s roll-back the irresponsible tax cuts of the Bush administration (I believe even McCain himself said they were irresponsible) back to the tax rates of the properous Clinton era. We can end an extremely expensive war, and let’s see who ends up smaller gov’t spending.
February 11, 2008 at 11:59 PM #152183Participantluchabee,
What are talking about? “BO”… “millionaire tech president w/ a nice ESOP or Hollywood starlet…”
I AM a middle-class professional trying to support a family, and the fiscal policies of the current administration have not done a great deal to ensure my economic survival. I’ve got healthcare premiums that could choke a hog. I have gotten zero direct benefit from the tax-cuts to the “rich”. And the current admistration enabled the housing bubble with a complete lack of banking oversight.
I’m actually okay with some help paying my healthcare premiums. Let’s roll-back the irresponsible tax cuts of the Bush administration (I believe even McCain himself said they were irresponsible) back to the tax rates of the properous Clinton era. We can end an extremely expensive war, and let’s see who ends up smaller gov’t spending.
February 11, 2008 at 11:59 PM #152191Participantluchabee,
What are talking about? “BO”… “millionaire tech president w/ a nice ESOP or Hollywood starlet…”
I AM a middle-class professional trying to support a family, and the fiscal policies of the current administration have not done a great deal to ensure my economic survival. I’ve got healthcare premiums that could choke a hog. I have gotten zero direct benefit from the tax-cuts to the “rich”. And the current admistration enabled the housing bubble with a complete lack of banking oversight.
I’m actually okay with some help paying my healthcare premiums. Let’s roll-back the irresponsible tax cuts of the Bush administration (I believe even McCain himself said they were irresponsible) back to the tax rates of the properous Clinton era. We can end an extremely expensive war, and let’s see who ends up smaller gov’t spending.
February 11, 2008 at 11:59 PM #152209Participantluchabee,
What are talking about? “BO”… “millionaire tech president w/ a nice ESOP or Hollywood starlet…”
I AM a middle-class professional trying to support a family, and the fiscal policies of the current administration have not done a great deal to ensure my economic survival. I’ve got healthcare premiums that could choke a hog. I have gotten zero direct benefit from the tax-cuts to the “rich”. And the current admistration enabled the housing bubble with a complete lack of banking oversight.
I’m actually okay with some help paying my healthcare premiums. Let’s roll-back the irresponsible tax cuts of the Bush administration (I believe even McCain himself said they were irresponsible) back to the tax rates of the properous Clinton era. We can end an extremely expensive war, and let’s see who ends up smaller gov’t spending.
February 11, 2008 at 11:59 PM #152281Participantluchabee,
What are talking about? “BO”… “millionaire tech president w/ a nice ESOP or Hollywood starlet…”
I AM a middle-class professional trying to support a family, and the fiscal policies of the current administration have not done a great deal to ensure my economic survival. I’ve got healthcare premiums that could choke a hog. I have gotten zero direct benefit from the tax-cuts to the “rich”. And the current admistration enabled the housing bubble with a complete lack of banking oversight.
I’m actually okay with some help paying my healthcare premiums. Let’s roll-back the irresponsible tax cuts of the Bush administration (I believe even McCain himself said they were irresponsible) back to the tax rates of the properous Clinton era. We can end an extremely expensive war, and let’s see who ends up smaller gov’t spending.
February 12, 2008 at 12:48 AM #151931kewp
ParticipantHe’s not safe at all. POTUS is the most dangerous job in the world (look it up).
February 12, 2008 at 12:48 AM #152198ParticipantHe’s not safe at all. POTUS is the most dangerous job in the world (look it up).
February 12, 2008 at 12:48 AM #152206ParticipantHe’s not safe at all. POTUS is the most dangerous job in the world (look it up).
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