Why is Barack Obama worth defending

Very well penned, WhatsHerName!

Thank you Lady. I get all emotional about our country. I have been so upset most of my life at the lack of interest I see and have seen all around me. I get tired of listening to people complain when they won't get involved. I also get tired of listening to people complain yet they don't understand or appreciate how good they have it.

I think too americans should have more than two possibilities of choice. I mean, if they both suck or are too similar (I'm talking in general, not about this election) then what's the choice?

I can see the double standard issue and the other day i was listening to public radio and some commenters were like "how come whites do not know how a black church runs but black people know what to expect from a white church" and I think this is so dumb the bickering, apparently, people are saying that obabma is seen a a loyal person for sticking there with the reverend but also explaining his issues growing up both white and black and that obama only wants the race cards to end and that is what he stand for but I am skeptical about so many things. If Hillary goes up against McCain I think that alot of things will come up that Obama will have to address but everyone seems to be in this stupor so i cannot even say that.

"You would vote for him because he is black....yes, so many people are voting for him because of that. I am so tired of people denying it. " I don't blame them, coz if I was american and black I would vote for him too. You can still trust a black guy to pay more attention to black rights. But why women don't do the same thing and vote for Hilary? The world needs a woman president to show that women can have power too Why if a woman does so then she's wrong, while all black are voting for Obama?

Hello Asuniqueasyou, For curiosity's sake, why do ... "we need a democrat in office and it is not him."? What about a Republican, an Independent, a Green, or a Constitutionalist, etc...? Why do we need a democrat in the office? This seems to indicate, to me, that while you recognize individuality among Democrats, that you don't among other party representatives. As a matter of point: some of our greatest Presidents have been Republicans. For example: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, to name a few.

i didnt say there were bad republican presidents but you are rather defensive and quick to read to far into a simple statement. perhaps because the current republican president has successfully driven our country into a recession. will an independent ever win the white house...not in my lifetime, there are not enough of them in this country to overpower dems or repubs so come on get real. asking that question is just rediculous. we do need a democrat in office just not obama. too bad edwards dropped out, he would have been a good choice. you failed to answer the question of this thread to begin with so maybe re-read the question and offer your opinion on that and dont worry about what my opinion is.

Hello Asuniqueasyou, Hmmm, rather than answering a direct, sincere question, you have embraced contemptuousness, and accused me of not only failing to answer the original question, but also of displaying 'defensiveness'. To be sure, you are in error on both counts. Regarding the original question: please see the specific response: "I find no reason to defend his run for the office of the Presidency". On your second accusation, it is you who is attempting to deflect sincere inquiry, not I. Now back to my original question: Why have you decreed that "we need a democrat in office?". This is not a ridiculous question, as you've made the statement twice in this thread. This indicates to me that you believe your own idiom. Morover, your declaration goes to the point of individual choice for elected representation. You have not said that you would like (hope for, desire, etc...) a Democrat to be elected. You have said that "we need a democrat in office" -- and not once, but twice! While you have further indicated that that Democrat is not Obama. This demonstrates that you are telling me and all other readers of this thread how we need to vote. Do you understand why I find your declaration so troubling? You are not positioned to tell other voters how we "need" to vote, any more than I am. While I attribute little weight to, I'm still intrigued as to why you would believe that you hold the authority to tell others what they need, as far as elected representation. As well -- what will and will not come to pass in the future. Specifically, you've also declared that a representative of another party will not be elected. While I would concur that the chances are not high, I am compelled to ask: Are you aware that not one of the political parties have held their conventions yet? And, that the pundits are concerned that the time is overly ripe for the rise of a third party? For example: Joe Lieberman, one of the most powerful members of the U.S. Senate, and the former Dem V.P. candidate is no longer affiliated with the Democrat Party. He is a registered Independent, and was elected as such. There are many Libertarians, Greens, and Independents currently holding elected office around the country. To further clarify, while I generally agree with the sentiment of your original response -- I am outraged when one voter tells another what they need. I would be equally outraged if a Republican told me that we 'need' to vote for a particular party or candidate. Although I consider myself a Conservative, there have been examples of Conservatives from both of the major parties, and several of the minor ones. I would caution you to respect the rights of individuals to choose their own candidates and party affilitiation. While most parties have vetted tolerable candidates, and occassionally great candidates through the years. They have all also vetted unacceptable candidates. So, please do not tell me, or others that we need a democrat in office. It is not your place to do so.

Hello Revellanotvanella, I'm glad that I was able to offer something that seems to be in support of your beliefs. Please, please do not ever allow yourself to be pressured to vote a particular way, by anyone. Choice is the life-blood of free and fair elections. Your opinion, beliefs, creed on life, etc... is your own. They are what makes you truly unique and valuable! You are endowed with the right to elect representation that you believe most closely matches your own value system. If ever someone attempst to coerce your vote, please know that their own aggression is symptomatic of their fear of losing. However you choose to protect yourself from their coersion, know that you will be in the right for doing so. So, whether you ignore them, placate them, or stand up to them, whichever... Just do what you can to protect the Freedom that is the very reason for the founding of our great nation, and then vote your conscience and your will in the privacy of the voting booth! Oh, and thank you!

thanks for saying that ladyluna, because its hard to not feel pressured to vote for someone, like i should be but not knwoing WHY, and your comment put it perfectly.

ok what if bill didn't just sign those bill and spend spend spend like bush is doing would america be better off with a surplus ?we don't even know how obama would run a business,let alone a country?

Ouch! What's with the comment about women getting a divorce etc. etc.? Sorry but I am a woman and I can't let that comment pass without a comment. I can't imagine people would be so insensitive about a woman's feelings after all these years! A woman has the right to decide what is best for her and if she decides to stick by her husband, then let her be. No, I am not a fan of Clinton but please, don't abuse the idea of her being a woman just to drag her down. The question was whether there is something worthy about Obama not what's wrong with Clinton's marriage or something worst than that. Let's stick to the issue shall we and leave the condescending comments about women out of the issue please. Thank you.

Thing is she didn't stick by her hubby because she loved him, she stayed because that was where the power is. I don't like her never have, she is a snake that chose to stay when her husband was doing everyone he could and in the whitehouse, who the hell wants the leader of this country, the one suppose to be making sure we safe, the one we are suppose to trust, and his wife can't even trust him, there is a book called Hillary, what she knew and what she will do to become president. It is very interesting it may not all be true but enough in it take has been brought out in the open to suit me. Believe me i would be first in line to vote for a woman, if that woman was someone other than Hillary.

The one great fear I have, even though i have no plans of voting for obama yet, but if Obama was elected and hailed as this great president of change and DOESNT perform like he said he could, because he doesn't have a real track record except outside of urban affairs, are people going to go crazy?? Are there going to be a big divide all over again among whites and blacks--i mean it happens in media everyday where they work some person up and then when things go wrong they say, OH LOOk, we never supported him in the first place or 'He wrong us!'

WOW you read his book OH MY. I have read books too. Never once elected the author, but great for you. I am glad that you can vote for some one just because what you read in his book. You know there was a man that wrote a book, could give great speaches, and become the leader of his country. Who is this mystery man, Adolf Hitler. Would you vote for Hitler if you read his book. He was a socialist, Obama is a socialist. Not calling Obama Hitler, but let me ask you a question that I think that I asked in my discussion: What accomplishments besides writing a book has Obama accomplished. Please take you time I know you will need it, but I cannot wait until you get back with you answer.

revellanotvanella Here is a link for Hillary's mandated healthcare plan.... I wouldn't want anyone confused.... http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/17/health.care/index.html

im confused, people have been saying that hillary is the one demanding mandatory health insurance but right in the debate I heard only Obama speak of requiring a mandatory 'premium' for healthcare and hillary was like, well, then people are going to end up in the ER rooms all over America and their going to have to pay for they can be seen?