The Question Hillary Asked Still Needs To Be Answered!!
By rodney850
@rodney850 (2145)
United States
October 25, 2008 11:58am CST
The difference between John McCain and Barack Obama in leadership experience and foriegn policy experience is different as night and day. Why then would we as a country give the keys to the family car to a "teen" just learning to drive for a cross country trip instead of the road-tested veteran of many trips? It's 3 A.M. again and the phone is ringing; who is best suited and experienced to answer that call? The author of the following article seems to sum it up best:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/23/AR2008102302867.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
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@missybal (4490)
• United States
25 Oct 08
When this election period started I was seriously looking at Obama thinking wow, he's going to bring change. But more I learned the more I knew this man was bad for the country and by far way too wet behind the ears and what little record he has is one of out of control spending in his short career in the senate. As a military wife I have learned a great deal and my whole point of view has changed. During the course of the past few years dealing with my husband having been injured in the military when he first signed up to being out for about a year and a half to actually getting back up and going back in to serve his country even when the military didn't want to acknowledge that his injury was military related... I have learn the real definition of service and pride in your country. I have met former POWs who do not regret their hard time of service and their outlook on the honor of being an American is that of true understanding of what American Dreams are made of. I quickly learned how much Service from McCain's military service to everything after has shaped him into the man I can trust to lead. What scares me the most is not Obama's inexperience, it's the fact I do not know enough about him. There are huge gaps of information. I do not understand where his point of view comes from or what he truly believes since actions speak louder than words and he's only talked and not done anything more for American citizens. Even Palin I feel has served her county further, Even Palin I feel I know more about. And she only came into this two months ago. This is crazy. There is nothing to go by to prove Obama has the ability nor the judgement to be president of the United States of America.
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@Destiny007 (5805)
• United States
25 Oct 08
Couldn't access the article. It wanted me to sign up, and I refuse to sign up for anything just to read one article.
Here is my take on it.... McCain would started calling the appropriate people to handle the problem.
0bama would call Biden and ask him what to do... or maybe Pelosi. In any event, he wouldn't have a clue how to handle an emergency.
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@mehale (2200)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I have to agree with you. I am voting for McCain as well. I simply do not trust Obama. Maybe in a few years he will make a good president, but right now he is simply too inexperienced to suit me. I agree that McCain is not that strong on the economy, but with the situation in Iraq, the troubles with Iran, etc. I really think that we would be better off with someone with a solid foreign policy background as Commander in Chief. This is one of many questions that in my opinion need to be answered about Obama - though likely will not be.
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I don't think personally that Obama has any business running for office...he doesn't have a clue what he's doing. He's screaming about "change"...ppl need to be aware that change isn't always a good thing. Him being in charge of the White House is like putting the prisoners in charge of the prison...I still pray he doesn't get in.
[b]~~IN SEARCH OF PEACE WITHIN~~
**AGAINST THE STORMS, I WILL STAND STRONG** [/b]
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
25 Oct 08
I read this before, and I think it should be required reading for every voter. Sadly, even if liberals read it, they'll point to one line and scream and shout about that one thing without bothering to really digest the entire article.
Luckily, the most vocal people don't often vote. I couldn't find any reference to 2004, but in 2000, only 70% of people eligible to vote actually registered. Of those, 86% voted. That means that only 60% of those eligible voted.
Also, typically (according to the Census Bureau) more people in these categories vote: older individuals, homeowners, married couples, and people with more schooling, higher incomes, and good jobs.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
25 Oct 08
"Also, typically (according to the Census Bureau) more people in these categories vote: older individuals, homeowners, married couples, and people with more schooling, higher incomes, and good jobs."
Well, that describes my husband and me...but not those Republican leaning nephews of ours who probably won't bother to vote.
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@lvaldean (1612)
• United States
26 Oct 08
Well simply put I want someone who is level headed, better than a C grader, has the temperment to listen, will surround himself with intelligent and seasoned people, will ask for and take advice.
Doesn't sound like McCain does it?
I want someone who while I may not agree with all of his stands has the ability to select a running mate who can affectively step into the office of President if needed.
Doesn't sound like McCain does it?
I want someone who is educated, knowledgeable, and has the intellectual curiosity to continue to learn about the world around him and not shut the door on diplomacy.
Doesn't sound like McCain does it?
I want someone who has been tested in his real life and understands the challenges of real people. This means through his upbringing, his family life, his childhood, and the people around him. In case you haven't read up on Barack and Michelle and have failed to recall these bits of information - Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago without money (this means poor), Barack has also been economically challenged (poor) during his childhood although this has gone up and down depending upon the circumstances of his mother at any given time. Don't judge them on where they are now, they got there through hard work. As for Joe Bidden, he is the second "poorest" Senator, check out his tax returns and compare them to McCain and even Palin.
So what do I want? Well it isn't some one with 7 houses and a wife with a trust fund who will never feel the pinch of a recession. It isn't someone with anger management issues. It isn't someone with the poor decision making abilities to select a running mate who they didn't vet first. It isn't someone who will stomp on their own standards simply to gain the White House.
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@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
27 Oct 08
Very well said from someone who clearly has done her homework!
@rodney850 (2145)
• United States
27 Oct 08
Lvaldean,
Thanks for the comment.
First, about McCain's so called temper; if the MSM challenged and harassed Obama as much as they do McCain we would be hearing "racist" protest from the Obama campaign daily! The MSM handles Obama with kid gloves for two reasons the first of which I just popinted out to you and the second is obvious, they want him to win! We've seen a couple instances when Obama gets stressed and flustered and quite honestly I wouldn't want him runnung the country and sounding like a babbling fool like he did in those instances! Next, let me address this:
"I want someone who has been tested in his real life and understands the challenges of real people. This means through his upbringing, his family life, his childhood, and the people around him. In case you haven't read up on Barack and Michelle and have failed to recall these bits of information - Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago without money (this means poor), Barack has also been economically challenged (poor) during his childhood although this has gone up and down depending upon the circumstances of his mother at any given time. Don't judge them on where they are now, they got there through hard work. As for Joe Bidden, he is the second "poorest" Senator, check out his tax returns and compare them to McCain and even Palin."
While Michelle may have been raised on the south side of Chicago, nothing could be further from the truth about Barack and after all, he is the one runninig for president, isn't he? Barack, from the time he was a young boy approaching his teens, lived in Hawaii with his white grandparents and went to an affluent private school. Nothing that shows his ability to relate to poor folks there, is there? He then went to a small university but eventually ended up going to Harvard law. How does that kind of education relate to poor folk! Now, Barack and Michelle live in a million dollar plus home in an affluent neighborhood in Chicago which wasn't aquired by the most savory of means(the name Rezko ring any bells)and Michelle is making a seven figure salary which I might add she started recieving just after Barack made it into the US senate, such HARD work. Sure sounds like they can relate to poor folks to me!! They both are intelligent people who found ways to thrive and beat the system or make it work for them, somewhat like the way Barack is pulling the wool over millions of people's eyes so he can become president. I want you to understand something, and I realize I won't be changing your mind on Obama, but, the Obama you see now will not the Obama you will see come February should he win.
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
26 Oct 08
Well let's see......are you talking about the vast experience that has followed right along with President Bush? Are you talking about the experience that will continue to follow that path? We do not need that kind of experience. What we need is someone who has some plain common sense and will look at all the options before doing the right thing.
The current President had no experience in Washington and you can see how much better off we are eight years later. But in case what I say proves your point look closer and the policies of John McCain. Very hard to see any difference from that very experienced President we have to day. With McCain we will not have a new direction and we so desperately need that. What we need is someone that will look at things from a different perspective because the current one is not working.
And then there is Sara Polin. Well now there is a lot of experience for you. The next President is going to need all the help he can get from people who know everything about the issues at hand. John's right hand person will not supply that....not for some time to come. And she is a heart beat away from being President. She may be a great and capable person but this is a big jump for anyone let alone a person who has only been a governor for a relative short time.
John McCain has a lot of experience but it will do him no good in what lies ahead. The challenges that the next President faces will be daunting and what we need is a very level and cool head leading this nation. I think we both know which one fit's that description.
@fiona08 (454)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I want someone who is calm and unshakable. We have seen in the last few months, that that would not be McCain. He has become erratic, to say the least. He has a temper he can't even contain during a short, on camera, period of time. What is he going to do when things are really stressful? Barack Obama is steady, logical, intellectual, competent, and full of integrity, and compassion. He continues to gain experience as life comes his way, and he will continue to do so in office. He will not panic and act erratically under pressure, he will not throw a temper tantrum and make some rash action he cannot take back. An experienced driver, does not necessarily make a good driver.
