Obama Is Just Like You And Me

If you answered 6 you are the winner.

Redyellowblackdog, My answer would be 6 and I believe that gives me a 100 on the test!

6 it is!

If it was in People magazine it is not a small allowance.

His daughters aren't too young to listen to Ludicris.

I read he gave each of their daughter's $1.00 a week. That was for the little chores they did each day. I would not even have told that myself. But then, their daughters are still very young.

Academic2, "Obama is a philosopher king." To some people, the term 'philosopher king' refers to those who are true elites in their own imaginations. 'Philosopher kings' are to be avoided and kept out of power if the people are to continue to live free and be prosperous. The USA does not need or desire any 'Philosopher King'.

This is a joke right, please tell me you are joking.

Acedemic, Count me in the column that doesn't care for this man! One question or maybe two; just what is a philosopher king and exactly who bestowed this honor on the "messiah"! Doesn't the "messiah" have his plate full enough trying to be king of the world without someone else adding to his responsibilities? (Oh my, that's three questions, sorry!)

Jerzgirl, Katty did not deserve that.

I do owe Katty an apology. But, that doesn't reduce that she, too, is questioning someone's parentage - particularly a parent who wasn't in his life from early on. Believe me - I wish my father had disappeared early on - I'd have been free of his negative influences and teachings and name-calling (at me, not others). Who Obama's father is or was plays no part in any of this and was an unnecessary question, I think.

Why does that matter? Whose yours? The postman?

G3n3j0rd, AMEN on Angelina included!!

Thank you for the complement up above, but let us be honest you are the better writer, and discussion creator. I am a witty writer but that is it.

Hello Gewcew, Thank you for the kind words. Though, I will say that what sets you apart from the pack is your wit. Humor and poignancy are a rare duo, and a real gift.

If you believe that the Obama's are normal ppl your going to be in for a rude awakening if he gets in office...as for me, he's the farthest thing I've seen from normal in my entire life...and that's saying alot. At least I know when President Bush speaks it's his own words, thoughts and feelings. Not those of some speech writer. So what, he's made a few errors in his speeches...I've never had to make speeches to huge crowds but I can imagine it's nerve wracking...at least he's willing to get up there and do it on his own, human flaws and all, and not mimic some writer that doesn't know the first thing about being President. Personally I like President Bush...but then that's me. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~

The Obamas ARE normal people. And, Bush doesn't use a teleprompter - maybe if he did, he wouldn't have looked like a buffoon for 8 years.

Oh wait -- my bad. Bush IS a buffoon!!

Hector, Look up the words "satire" and "sarcasm" in the dictionary.

I guess you did not read my discussion.

Hello Hector, First, I just missed your 100th post, so please allow me to welcome you to MyLot. Second, I wanted to lend a bit of support to you, and perhaps a bit of an explanation. Being from Indonesia, you are probably subject to just media and second/third hand perspective on our upcoming Presidential election, as opposed to first-hand voter perspective. To provide a first-hand glimpe, this is as contentious an election as ever has occurred in our nation. So, sarcasm and a facetious wit are pretty prevalent right now. That is what Gewcew was doing in her original post -- being sarcastic. Her point is that a gossip magazine (People Magazine) is trying to convince the American voter that the Obama's are just like any other American family -- and that is very far from the truth. To exemplify Gewcew has offered a few of the many ways that Sen. Obama is different from the average American voter. For example: the average American voter has never even seen a Chicago mobster, let alone been close friends with one for twenty years. Specifically, Sen. Obama has been close friends with Tony Rezco, the convicted criminal, for many, many years. Where, according to Sen. Obama, he and Michelle and Tony and his wife would regularly have dinner together, their children played together, and they colluded in shady, corrupt, real estate deals together. Anyway, if I or anyone else has come across harshly to you for not being familiar with our political satire, I will aplogize. There is much riding on this election, and in all of my life I never recall the passions being any higher than they are today. I also wanted to comment on the Tari Piring video on your website. Very cool! As part of my yoga routine, I regularly perform a variation of the plate maneuvers to exercise my wrists and shoulders. The dancers on your video make it look sooooo easy, though it absolutely isn't. Thanks for sharing that. I've wondered what the origin of plate dancing is -- and now I know thanks to you and your website!

I am not that good but thank you for the complement. Thank you also for the link.

Excellent suggestion, Barb! Gewcew's piercing wit has struck a familiar and appreciated note for me, but I couldn't place the style. Thank you! Yup, it's the Onion! Gewcew, I am second-ing Barb's suggestion!

Ladyluna, I got caught up in The Onion about Chocolate before I found out it was only satire! It was funny because they make things sound so real! Gewcew has the style, for sure.

I could care less

Jerzgirl if you were so smart you would know I am a woman. When writing about hate please look at yourself first.

That's gewcew's problem - he doesn't want to know both sides of any issue because only his side matters. Plus, gewcew - it's COULDN'T care less. Most people who have eyes and the ability to think and reason like Obama. Gewcew is filled with so much hate for him that I can't help wondering if he's jealous.

ok you tell me where he is more experienced, what has he done to show experience, I agree with what one person said in her reply if he is just like me and you then I am as capable of running the united states as he is. He has done nothing and he also voted for the war when it was first put to them so don't come across with that lie. What is wrong with you, just anyone who does laundry is capable of running this united states if he gets in I hope you get just what you deserve because I got a feeling we all going to end up living the same way they do in Cuba, Castro was at one time a young with change, oh yes he gave them change, but it wasn't what they wanted. I can't imagine that he is tided to all these shaddy people, ones that bombed the pentagon, the NY police department, one that serving time in prison, that you say it doesn't matter what or who he knows, but that he does laundry, WOW what a thing to go into the whitewhite with, some really intelligant smarts you got there. It's people like you that don't give a damn what happens to this country that put it the way it is. I don't have to worry because they said when they stand on that stage side by side in the debate and he doesn't know the answer to the questions put to him, it will show just what he is made of, and i'm sure the americans that do care will see they got a nobody trying to get into office. he is a Rockstar, personally who wants the camera on him, he wouldn't even go to see the men in the hospitals overseas cause he couldn't get a camera to go with him, what a hero, he's a snake in the grass and it people are as smart as I think they are he isn't going anywhere. But you keep on rooting for him and I will be right here when you crying, too bad the rest of us would have to cry with you. Why don't you try using some common sense or do you have any, NOT! And I will say it again what a stupid post.

Our coward in chief has kept your sorry behind from being attacked again, doesn't matter any one with any sense on here can see where you are going I wonder how many got a large laugh out your post.

Oh, please. The FIRST 9/11 happened under the "watchful" eye of the Republicans. If they want to attack us, they will, no matter how long it takes to plan. Obama is just as capable if handling that office as anyone (and anyone is more capable than GWB, our coward-in-chief)!

And Jerzgirl we are ashamed of you.

Obama has never said he's ashamed of the US - but I sure as hell am. We're a bunch of two-faced bigots who think that we're the only ones in this world who have the right to an opinion. I find that detestable.

Excuse me, but i am not a bigot or two faced. I state MY opinion and the color of the mans skin has nothing to do with it. If he was pink and lavender (my favorite colors) i still wouldn't trust him. And to my way of thinking apologizing to France because the majority of Americans do not speak French sounds like he is ashamed to me. I myself don't waste time hating anyone, at my age it would be foolish to squander the time i have left with something as useless as hate.

Aw, that's nice. Too bad you can't vote here. But thanks for your opinion anyway.

"White people do a lot better in office than black people. Everyone knows that all the black people in the country wants him in because he is black and refuse to listen to his responses to the issues." I read this statement yesterday and waited 16 hours before replying to it. Am I the only one here at myLot who thinks this statement is highly offensive, boardering on racist? The reason I am voting for Barack Obama is because I believe he is the best candidate to lead the American people into the 21st century I believe he was right in opposing the war in Iraq. The American taxpayer has forked over near a half a trillion dollars because of this war. We are currently spending 10 to 12 billion dollars a week on this ill-advised attempt to bring democracy to people who would rather kill each because they belong to opposing sects or tribes. I support Barack Obama because I believe he cares more about middle and lower class Americans. As president, Barack Obama will implement a 21st century economic agenda to help ensure that America can compete in a global economy, and ensure the middle class is thriving and growing. I support Barack Obama because his economic plans show fiscal responsibility. He wants to end Wasteful Government Spending. Obama will stop funding wasteful, obsolete federal government programs that make no financial sense. Obama has called for an end to subsidies for oil and gas companies that are enjoying record profits, as well as the elimination of subsidies to the private student loan industry which has repeatedly used unethical business practices. Obama will also tackle wasteful spending in the Medicare program. Don't you believe this sampling of Barack Obama's policies are in the best interest of everyday average Americans? Aren't these policies something that both Black and White people can support? Did all your Black friends tell you that they were voting for Barack Obama because he's Black? Where did you get your information? Lloyd

lloydanthony, I have a question, and in not way do I intend to be racist, because I am not. It is truly a question from my heart. I know where you come from, you've made your point clear, thank you. But, here is my question: Do you think that few, or many, black people will vote for Barak Obama simply for the reason that he is black and will not take other issues into consideration? After all, this would be the first black president. Do you think they will vote just to get the first black president? To be a part of history? There have always been white presidents, so it wouldn't be a big deal to whites to vote in a white president, but for blacks, what an amazing thing. Personally, I do believe there will be some blacks who will vote for Barak for that very reason, but I don't believe the majority will vote for that reason. Truthfully, I stood in line for two hours for tickets to see Barak Obabam. I looked around and was surprised at how few black people were in line in comparison to the numbers of white people. The same for the event . . . very few blacks were in attendance. I had expected to see many more. That proves to me that they are not voting for him just because he is black and it is going to be their first black president. Again, I mean absolutely no offense or attempt at racism. I truly want to know.

Sorry for the typos in my comment. I know Obama is spelled Obama instead of what I typed up there, and sorry for the other typos.