Why not vote for Obama: he is pretty honest dont you think?

Hello Littlefranciscan, What do you know about Barrack Obama? What has he accomplished legislatively, or otherwise? Can you name any three specific accomplishments of the candidate? If you can't, then you shouldn't pull the lever for him or her. Are you aware of his links to 'dirty' money, and his strong professional accomplishment of being linked to a man who was just arrested, and is facing charges for multiple crimes in the Chicago area? Are you also aware of the LARGE campaign contributions he received from this certain alleged criminal? And, are you aware of his 'dirty' land deal with this alleged criminal? Granted, he donated the campaign contributions to charity once his shady friend was arrested. Though, he kept and personally profited from the land deal. Honest? I don't think so. You might want to archive some of the Chicago papers about how Obama undercut and ruined the career of a high profile female legislator, who was reputed as a 'Dam of the Civil Rights movement', in order to get his legislative seat in the state of Illinois. Ethical? I don't think so. I don't know if you reside in a "Super Tuesday" state or not. Given the fact that this is "Super Tuesday", I hope that you consider my response before you pull a lever for any candidate. Obama has revealed virtually no specifics about what he would do as Commander in Chief. His stump rhetoric is the most void of substance that I have ever heard from any Presidential candidate -- and I've been following politics since the mid-1970s. Before you pull a lever, please take a little time to go on YouTube and listen to some of his campaign rhetoric. It is full of emotional platitudes, and little else. We know almost nothing about this guy, except that he got into politics by ram-rodding a well respected legislator, he's engaged in shady 'white crime' deals since he's been in the arena, he's committed himself to almost no important votes since he was elected to his national seat (this makes it impossible to scrutinize his votes), and he's given us no specifics about how he hopes to turn this country into a socialist haven. Here's his record thus far: Specifics - zero, Platitudes - too many to count. If you really want change in D.C., then don't vote for an establishment candidate! Of course, that really narrows the field. If you really want change, then ask yourself: 1. Who among the candidates has not spent many years in the political arena, schmoozing and currying favor from other politicians? 2. Who has zero links to shady deals? 3. Who is getting zero support from the establishment politicians? By establishment politicians I mean: those politicians who have been there forever, and have good reasons to support the status quo. Yes, that would definitely include the Kennedy's. When you answer these questions, your choice will exclude either Democrat candidate, and three of the G.O.P. candidates. That is, IF you really want change in D.C. One last note: if you are a registered Republican, and depending on the state where you reside, you may not be able to pull a lever for a Democrat. Many state primaries ONLY allow a registered voter to vote for a candidate in their party. Good luck with your decision. No pressure -- but alot is riding on this '08 election, not the least of which is our economy.

You asked about why not voting for obama. Honestly I do have my reasons. I have watched this Freshman Senator for a bit. In one instance he was asked, now remember he is a lawyer, so he should not have been caught off guard, he was asked if he would ever run for President. His responce was a flat out no. When Bush was up for impeachment, he did not vote yes. He is a Freshman Senator and what do we really know about him? The debates between him and hill bother me too. If you turn off the volume on the TV and actually watch them, the body language says a lot. I honestly believe that with all his promises, even with the Kennedy's backing him, if he does go in, we are looking at issues for the US. That is if he makes it with out being assassinated. Something a lot are not talking about. I do not want that to happen to him believe me and I am sure he has weighed out the realities of this happening. Also there is dirt on him about a hospital that he made quite a bit of money off of and he did not put a dime of it back into helping people. If you talk out of two sides of the mouth, there is an issue. Yes all politicians do do that, this is the political game, but to make a statement as to be so bold as "I would not run for President." then to turn around and do it, that really concerns me. I also do not get a good feeling about him. There is something off I can not place my finger on. Ainge

I never just pull the lever for a straight ticket but I don't vote Republican very often. There actually have been a few exceptions in my lifetime, mainly for the Senate candidate a time or two. I've voted for Arlen Specter and for the late John Heinz as well as for a few state representatives who were more moderate Republicans. I like Obama too and I'm really happy now to know my state's primary may actually mean something for the first time in my memory. You're going to hear negatives about any candidate and I'd definitely do the research if you feel unsure but I sure don't believe everything I read. I don't think it would be humanly possible to have another crook as bad as the one we have in the White House now, not to mention half of his Administration. But, I know that's just my opinion and I admit I'm very biased against him. What can I say, I'm really "Bushed". Annie

First and foremost, a politician's job is to lie. A president gets elected on his ability to both lie and hide his/her own shortcomings. There are times when I truly envy the American peoples ignorant bliss, want to be a part of it...but then reality kicks in. It is then that I realize that bliss is exactly what will destroy us. Listen to you, straight party liner? Both the Democrats and Republicans have screwed the American people. Putting a black face, or a woman's face, a pig war veteran, or the universe forbid... a minister's face on them, will not change this fact. Our government is failing...going thru the flawed process every four years just reminds me of the ghosts of the Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire....etc. The will of the people and the will of the rulers is never the same. We, the "working poor" always suffer no matter who holds the office. It always becomes a popularity contest...and about who spends the most MONEY. Damn them all....

I am a democrat who voted for Romney in Michigan is that not crazy.? but the democrats did not even bother to campaign in Michigan ..so they lost 147 delegates? well..i don't understand politics and i should but every time i study up on politics i get frustrated...But BO is ok..just lacks the experience right now..he is an unknown commodity but I know more from Hilary as I voted for Bill..two times..its all going to be very interesting