Obama is scary

Oh, lord, next we'll have someone start a discussion on the veracity of the Obama=Osama bumperstickers... Here, I'm going to let the reliable news sources make my argument for me (not that I expect many to actually read the articles, since so many seem very happy to blindly believe any negative story that comes along). Personally, I never just believe "news" that is posted on someones blog... http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/22/obama.madrassa/ http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/sliming_obama.html Still, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but at least have the decency to be honest like the guy from West Virginia who said on the national news that Obama lost in W.VA "because no one around here is going to vote for a black man." Politically insightful? maybe not. Ignorant? perhaps. Honest assesment of one's own fearful motivations? Absolutely! Peace..

It should bother everyone, but there are those who would overlook such troubling facts on the false promise of change and hope. Such things are intangible and don't mean much outside of a few good sounding sound bites. Obama's background and associations need careful scrutiny, because he is going after one of the most powerful positions in the world, and we as Americans cannot afford to put just anyone in the White House. He is running as the first black candidate, yet he is a lot more Arab than black. He is openly supporting Odinga who is wanting to institute sharia law in his country, and who is responsible for many murders including burning people alive as they took shelter in churches. He doesn't represent American values at all, and has been tagged as a racist through his associations. He has Muslim ties as well as communist ties, and would be a bad choice for president. He has already been been labeled as the most liberal in Congress even outdoing Ted Kennedy in that regard. Given some of his statements and views, we need to look elsewhere for a president, because he would not have our best interests at heart. He is inexperienced and completely naive when it comes to foreign policy, and he would be dangerous to our national security. It definitely bothers me.

"Never proud to be an American until her husband ran for the presidency". Bear in mind, that prior to this her husband became a Senator, a member of the bar, went to Ivy League schools, and has been a member of the upper middle class for a long time. Michael herself had a job that paid 6 figures. That these 2 think America is a hateful place that is putting Blacks down and holding them down is outrageous. All they have to do is look in the mirror to discover examples of how this is not true.

Oh yes and I have preached on here, over and over just what you are saying, but it seems the people are blinded by him, he was in the communist party back in the 70's he helped finance Ayers who bombed the capital and the new york police department, he is an unknown but raised more money than either one of the others who are well known to everyone in the usa, the Hamas group is backing him, isn't those the ones that are killing our troops in Iraq, what do they have in it they don't vote what do they expect in return and why would he want them to back him, I would think he would not want that known, he is a threat to our country, he wants to disarm america, what so it will make it easy for us to have another 9-11, it appears to me that he is looking for some revenge against us for his being half white half black, for what he has endured. America better wake up before it is too late, he talks out of both sides of his mouth at once, and I don't want her in the whitehouse when she is ashamed to be an american.

First off, estherlou, I have to take exception to many of the statements you have made. I don't believe that Barack Obama is anti-American at all. He is imperfect(as are all people), but he had no control over his upbringing since he was only a child. To give credit where it's due, he has broken from the church that he and his family had attended for so long. Lastly, you cannot take as absolute truth everything you hear and read in the press. The name of the game is "spin." Political pundits can portray things in whatever light they wish them to be cast. For an example, I listen to Conservative talk radio on a daily basis but that neither makes me a Conservative or means that I subscribe to the dogma put forth by these elements. You just cannot say that someone is guilty by association. The President would lead our country rather than rule it.

Very little of his history bothers me. I remember little of the education I had prior to age 10, other than the teachers used to pray and then they didn't. I never could grasp how my second grade teacher, who was a mean and vindictive person who would call kids babies and would set the desks in a square formation and punish us by putting our desks in the "play pen" like the babies we were, could start the day saying a prayer. I knew she didn't mean it - it just seemed fake. So, it didn't bother me when that stopped. But, beyond those images and others similar, I don't carry much with me to adult hood beyond the academics. As for his having touched base with communism - I can't say yea or nay on that. Haven't seen anything about that. But, in no way do I doubt his sincerity of wanting this nation to come together and to be what we once were - a respected power in the world - not a despised aggressor. I hope Obama is our next President. We desperately need a change of status quo.

Have you read the reports I posted here about him I wouldnt touch this feller for prez with a 10 foot pole and I dont know where the ones that voted in the primarys are coming from they hear this and it goes in one ear and out the other ?

It seems to bother a lot of people but people are still voting for him and he gets closer to the Presidency every day. Who is voting for him??? Probably the same people who won't admit to voting for George Dubbya.

It does. I'm not going to say that all the candidates have a pristine background, but a lot of the things in Barack Obama's past do bother me. I don't know how many residual beliefs he retains from those years in those kind of environments. I always like to think the best of people, but just by what his wife said, I think there is a problem there. I'm proud to be an American 24/7. Every country has its problems, it doesn't mean they have to hang their head in shame, or vocalize it as she did. They seem like very nice people, but then again almost all politicians seem nice. It's what they are good at.

What bothers me is ignorant people who can't research their stances. Like you. Have you read any of his memoirs? Have you really researched his background, or have you only been listening to Republican mud slinging. Barack doens't scare me. And his wife's quote has been taken out of context. YOU are ignorant, you probably listen to what other people tell you instead of researching and forming your own opinion. I don't think he's scary. I think he is well educated, and willing to stand up for what he believes in. ANd I think he's willing to search for answers outside of any clique or status quo.

I would not vote for Obama if he was the last person on earth..I am hoping and praying that he does not win the Presidenty and i really do not think that he will...If he does all i can say is we are in great trouble..He is a wolf in sheeps clothing...He hates americans ans also white people....

For anyone who spouts off claims of Obamas Muslim ties have you done your research to find out if what you are hearing is true or not? http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp He is not tied to Muslims as much as these scare tactics would like you to believe. And it's all fine and good if you don't agree with his ideas. But for those of you that complain about what he will do to change this country have you taken the time to read his blueprint for change. It's available on his website for free to download. I suggest reading it before saying he's going to turn the US into a communist nation. Also for those of you that are so anti Obama because of his families background did you realize Bush's grandfather was a Nazi supporter? You didn't see all that information flying around when he was up for election did you?

Hi estherlou! I am not from your country but if that is the truth about Obama, then your countrymen should really think hard and long enough before electing him to office. I am from a democratic country and it pains to see me also that our elected officials are not what they seem when they were candidates and then showed their true propaganda when elected into office. Take care and God bless! Celebrate Life!

What I find scary is the fact that far too many people are so ready to believe any rumor that substantiates their own small-mindedness. That's what is going on with too many of the rediculous comments in this thread. If you don't like a candidate because you disagree with his issues, fine, disagree. But digging up these old (and in many cases, disproven) allegations as fact is just wrong. It sounds like thinly sublimated racism to me.

if that is really true then i could say that he is and must not win the presidential race!! im asian and not even living in america but i dont like militant/communism itself...maybe its time that people in america especially the youth to open their minds about him...just remember the 9/11...

I agree with you 100%. I have spoken with a Muslim lady who told me that all her family believe that Obama will win as it is Allah's will that he become president!!!!

Mostly the things people "fear" about Obama are things that we don't understand. This is true of most of our prejudices. Once we have more information and understand whatever it is, once we see it from different perspectives the fear diminishes. I'm not an Obama fan, but not because of the things you mentioned. I just don't think he has the experience yet that would make him a great leader for our country. In a way that could be considered "agism". But at least for me it is just a matter of a difference in his political and foreign policy experience.

I only have two questions about your post: Why is it a problem if any american president(not just Obama) is Muslim? Could it not actually be a good thing? (I.e improve relations with the Middle East). What is so bad about Communism?

So what if he came from a Muslim school? Does that make him a militant? Hell no! Secondly, it certainly does not mean that if you are a follower of a certain religion, you have the same views as your pastor or whatsoever. I think Obama is smarter than that. He does not have blind-faith. Lastly, why hate on Obama when in fact, he is a peace-loving person. At least he's trying to bridge the gap between America and the countries that America has conflicts with. No, it does not bother me at all. He is an optimistic person and not a traditional politician, unlike the republican, John McCain.

I think it is IMPOSSIBLE for something like this not to bother a sane person. How can a man who atteneded such a church for 20 years of his life not be affected by the messages it delivered? How can a man who claimed that the pastor was a mentor and close to his family honestly say that he does not share in the man's views? It's all lies.