So.... there's all this talk about "Obama-mania," it's just a "phase" supposedly, stretched out by the media. People say he's really just all talk and the media is focusing too much on him.
If I remember correctly it seems as if the majority of elections are "are talk." Candidates talk about what they are going to to when they become president. How can you really tell what is all talk and what isn't?
People say that all Obama has going for him is the fact that he's an eloquent speaker.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?
Personally, I think it would be lovely for a president to an eloquent speaker once again. Let's go back to the days of FDR, who was a personable, eloquent president. He helped pull this country out of the depression with his eloquency.
In my mind, the main characteristic a president needs to have is to be eloquent and charismatic. He needs to be able to MAKE PEOPLE AGREE. The reason why we can't get anything done in this government is because of the divide in Congress. We just need a president that can make people agree and get along. Obama is the one to do that because he already has done that. He unites young, old, Democrats, Republicans. How else can you expalin my strictly conservative parents not minding if Obama becomes President.
We need a president to unite this broken country in times of economic struggles. Somebody fresh, new.
Everytime I listen to Hillary speak she uses the word "I" for everything she describes. Cliche at it may be, "I" will get nothing done in congress. You have to work with congress. If every president overhauled the US Government, our country would be in ruins. Hillary just is not a convincing speaker, and that's what we need. It almost seems to me that Hillary is bitter for having to sit on the backburner for 8 years while her husband was in office. She uses her husbands affair to show that shes "been through hard times and she understands." Yea, finding out your husband had an affair is hard to deal with, but how exactly does that make you a better candidate Hillary? Hillary already has enemies in government, nationally and internationally. We need a fresh new face to resolve the conflicts within our nation and with other nations.
That's why my vote is for Obama. Not because of the media mania. So stop judging. Not every Obama supporter is "brainwashed"
Great blog! Finally I can attest to someone who sees Barack's candidacy for what it really is: A legitimate right!
I am constantly told by people that Obama has no credibility, has no previous accounts or past adventures, and that despite his profound eloquence, his views are insubstantial... But what they don't realize is the popularity of his candidacy, and the fact that he is widely favored for a REASON. The basis for good government is the support of the people. Bush doesn't have it now, and we can see how it affects his every move, and how it hinders political growth.
But have a man like Obama as President, who is widely supported by not just the youth, not just African Americans, not just by Democrats, and you have a multifaceted President who can lead and heal this nation.
"Just because you can't deduce what Barack Obama's views are, it doesn't mean he doesn't have them. It probably means you're a Republican."
it seems youve been plaid for a sucker. barack is a democrat, which means hes a socialist. you must want really big government telling you what to do. barack isnt the best canidate for many reasons.
No. 1- because he want universal healthcare and welfare
i dont know where he plans on getting the 150 billion dollars he plans on using to upate the system
Oh wait, yes i do, our back pockets
I could be mistaken, but I believe it's Hilary that wants a completely socialized, universal healthcare. Barack is actually leaving people out of the plan, which is good. (I remember reading this somewhere, or reading about Hillary criticizing the fact that Barack's plan left 15 million people uninsured, but alas, when I need it, I can't find the source)
I am so against a completely universalized healthcare; that's one point where I disagree with Democrats. I belive we should cover children, because they cannot help it if their parents decide not to prioritize their spending. Children cannot go out and buy their own health insurance; they shouldn't be punished for their parenst misjudgment.
For adults, however, middle-class adults have the choice to set aside money for healthcare. No, you cannot go out and buy the latest TV, computer or camera every other month. You need to budget. It's your own fault if you're making 80,000 or above a year and still can't find the money to buy your own health insurance. Now maybe there should be an additional plan to help pay for extreme cases such as cancer treatments etc.
I know there are people out there that can genuinely not make it. That's why we need Medicaid. After studying Medicaid in my policy class, I realize that the application process is absolutely ridiculous and needs to be changed, and possibly include up to maybe 250% of the federal poverty level. Really we need to focus on training people to budget I think. I know this not always the case but I currently know somebody on Medicaid whose family insists on buying designer everything.
Give medicaid to those that truly deserve it.
PLUS...I think there's a HUGE correlation b/w the fact that TONS of people come to America for surgeries and the fact we are the ONLY country without a government-provided healthcare system.
Our lack of socialized medicine creates something called COMPETITION which is good.
first, FDR didn't really do anything to help us in the depression, it was WWII that got us back on our feet.
U say that you want Obama because hes not all talk, well then what so far has he done. Nothing
And, do you agree with all of his policies and what he plans to do in iraq. if you dont like hillary, then why do you like Obama. because there policies are almost exactly alike. you seem to be picking your canidates based on there image, not there policies.
I'm pretty sure this blog was entirely about the elequence of the candidate. It is an exreamly imprortant aspect of a president, and although not the only one to be considered, it is indead neccisary. The original post mentions FDR for his way with words, not his ability to get us out of the depression. The fact of the matter is, we need a president who can be the face of our nation, both for our people and in foreing relations. Say what you will, but Obama is an articulate man, and that is the very base of what we need in office.
Tsk Tsk Tsk, you seem to be playing the same old card that anti-Obamaians have been playing for far too long. if I may, I will respond to both of your replies:
First, the reply directly to me:
I have not been played for a sucker, I know exactly why I am voting for Obama. I mean, why would call all democrats socialists? That is hardly substantiated with valid proof; I could respond by calling Republicans all anti-progressive hardheads. What is wrong with advocating rights for the individual citizens? When has that become out of fashion? Since Reagan?
About universal healthcare, be careful with how you say things, it almost seems like you don't care for the healthcare of many Americans based on how much they can pay. Canada has universal healthcare, and their country is operating/paying for it just fine. If YOU personally don't wish to pay for healthcare for your fellow Americans who, in many cases, cannot pay for the ambulance ride to the hospital, be my guest and withhold your money. But what you don't realize is that, if the nation is all behind Barack Obama and supports him like me and the blogger have said, they will HAPPILY support his policies and pay for it themselves willingly.
Second point, about FDR:
I can't stop you from ignoring the New Deal plans; that's your prerogative.
But read the blog closely and you will see both of us are referring to the fact that, even though people claim he hasn't done anything, getting most of the nation behind you is an admirable feat. It makes governing the people all the more easy.
And you are grossly mistaken; most pundits and friends of mine say that Hillary and McCain are EXACTLY THE SAME in most aspects (they are both far in the middle), and that Barack is nothing like Hillary, especially when it comes to foriegn policy. Don't let your bias against Democrats cloud your fact-finding.
I'm supporting him I think he will go a long way in this race. The reason he is soo succesfully is because he isn't an extremist. He's right in the middle, even alot Republicans like him. He'll do awesome in this race.
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