Thanks. I like him better than Hitlery Clinton but I don't get the hype what did he do?

Of course I will vote for neither of them under any circumstance

2/1/2007 3:31:00 PM

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" Of course I will vote for neither of them under any circumstance"

So why bother explaining to you then?

I think guth is right about you.

2/1/2007 3:34:29 PM

Hitlery Clinton? You sound like a reasonable and rational person.

2/1/2007 3:34:44 PM

He speaks so well!!!!!

2/1/2007 3:35:14 PM

so is hilary a communist or nazi??

WHICH ONE IS IT

2/1/2007 3:36:34 PM

lol calm down the hitlery thing was joke I'm not actually comparing them. But she is kind of an extremist in her own way. Look I have no opinions between the liberal candidates I just want to know if most of Obama is hype anyway, just like Dean or whatever, but i guess most politicians are.

2/1/2007 3:40:01 PM

The crap about no one knowing anything about him is dumb.

It's all out there for anyone who wants to read it. In fact, he wrote a book about his beliefs, which became a New York Times bestseller.

I respect his life story a great deal, and from what I've read of his last book, I really like his views on America and government. (summary: http://wikisummaries.org/The_Audacity_of_Hope )

That, and it'd be refreshing to have a President who's mostly self-made, intelligent, and doesn't come off as a dumbass every time he speaks.

2/1/2007 4:24:47 PM

Agreed in the sense that Barack Obama's beliefs and stances have been clearly documented, both through his books and his voting record in the Illinois legislature. His books are articulate and well written, spinning a solid story. Where I think he may potentially face a bit of a hurdle is with his voting record: he has near perfect voting ratings from traditionally "progressive" organizations such as the Americans for Democratic Action, the AFL-CIO, and Planned Parenthood. I don't think that this has been advertised clearly yet, but I believe he may be able to mitigate the impact with a clear policy vision.

I believe he is a good man, very intelligent, and a fine public servant. I disagree with a good chunk of his political stances, but I have a lot of respect for him.

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 5:29 PM. Reason : .]

2/1/2007 5:27:12 PM

partly because he reminds us of Billy and the good times that coincided with Bill's tenure -- may be ill-fated if congress stays Democratic (need gridlock)

partly because he seems to Bush what O'Brien seems to be to Amato -- and i'm tired of the 'he doesn't have experience' card people play. i mean seriously, look at the management whiz we have in there now.

and partly because his life story speaks to us.

2/1/2007 5:28:18 PM

Oh here we go.

This guy failed to troll the Mooninite invasion thread and then he found the post new topic button.

2/1/2007 5:34:11 PM

^^I'm totally in love with you.

^

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 5:35 PM. Reason : ]

2/1/2007 5:35:03 PM

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"and i'm tired of the 'he doesn't have experience' card people play. i mean seriously, look at the management whiz we have in there now."

This critique of Obama is lame even without the Bush comparison. Here's the stuff mentioned on wikipedia:

-elected president of the Harvard Law Review
-worked for the civil rights law firm Miner, Barnhill & Galland
-taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School
-Illinois State Senate 1996-2004; chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
-2004-on US Senate
-sponsored 152 bills and resolutions brought before the 109th Congress in 2005 and 2006, and cosponsored another 427

2/1/2007 5:38:00 PM

i just got my copy of 'audacity of hope' today in the mail

well it's the 5 cd version 'book on tape'

they should have called it 'audioacity of hope' LOL

2/1/2007 5:47:47 PM

But then it'd be pronounced audio-ass-city.

2/1/2007 5:50:44 PM

OBAMA NATION

2/1/2007 5:55:57 PM

You'd better copyright that before Fox covers the 2008 campaign

2/1/2007 6:03:35 PM

the guy has done nothing...what qualifies him to be president??

2/1/2007 6:05:10 PM

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"-elected president of the Harvard Law Review -worked for the civil rights law firm Miner, Barnhill & Galland -taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School -Illinois State Senate 1996-2004; chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. -2004-on US Senate -sponsored 152 bills and resolutions brought before the 109th Congress in 2005 and 2006, and cosponsored another 427"

Those are better qualifications than a number of very decent presidents, and one very crappy president

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:11 PM. Reason : .]

2/1/2007 6:10:18 PM

ask this guy. he pulled it off

2/1/2007 6:11:21 PM

i stole it from one of the few daily shows i've seen recently...don't watch it as much as i used to...feels too smug now

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:12 PM. Reason : ^^^^]

2/1/2007 6:11:39 PM

ok...without mentioning Bush

what qualifies him to be president? over a million other people in the house and senate???

2/1/2007 6:12:42 PM

natural born american citizen

35 years old

resident for 14 years

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:15 PM. Reason : k]

2/1/2007 6:14:27 PM

exactly....NOTHING qualifies him

2/1/2007 6:15:08 PM

i just listed all the qualifications you need

2/1/2007 6:16:07 PM

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"-elected president of the Harvard Law Review -worked for the civil rights law firm Miner, Barnhill & Galland -taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School -Illinois State Senate 1996-2004; chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. -2004-on US Senate -sponsored 152 bills and resolutions brought before the 109th Congress in 2005 and 2006, and cosponsored another 427"

he's a perfect example of the American dream
he's an excellent speaker
people like him

I mean, what are your criteria for "qualified?"


[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:17 PM. Reason : .]

2/1/2007 6:16:29 PM

^^my point exactly

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:16 PM. Reason : asdf]

2/1/2007 6:16:40 PM

your point is that he is qualified to be president?

okay

2/1/2007 6:18:10 PM

yup

i win again

2/1/2007 6:18:27 PM

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

2/1/2007 6:19:03 PM

I think his point is that you should be a 60 year-old career politician before you become president.


[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:20 PM. Reason : .]

2/1/2007 6:20:14 PM

haha...right....still waiting on those reasons he should be president guys...still waiting

2/1/2007 6:21:12 PM

Aren't you late for your date with adfodgiad or something?

2/1/2007 6:21:12 PM

yup...i am actually.

and im still waiting...

2/1/2007 6:21:37 PM

I'm waiting for your response to my answer

2/1/2007 6:23:04 PM

k..anyone going to offer anything serious??

i mean...i was president of my frat.
president of BAP
tutored people in math
teach guitar lesson
i have been a resident for 14 years
I volunteer at Habitat

doesnt mean i should be president...anyone got anything on barak??

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:25 PM. Reason : asdf]

2/1/2007 6:24:06 PM

can republicans explain why they think Bush is a good president?
or why they even like him?
or if he was even more qualified then his previous competitors for presidency?

2/1/2007 6:26:26 PM

Experience doesn't matter to the average American. They like someone with a likable personality than someone with a good deal of experience. So, to put it simply, he makes a better candidate than a President.

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:28 PM. Reason : ]

2/1/2007 6:27:18 PM

lets see...bush was the governor of a huge state....i would say that gives him some managerial skills...

and bush sucks....hows that....forget bush..like i said...without mentioning bush (which you probably cant do) why would barak be a good president??

anyone??anything??

2/1/2007 6:27:39 PM

2/1/2007 6:28:19 PM

what qualifications are you looking for? What in your mind makes someone qualified for office? But these accomplishments are nothing to scoff at either.

-elected president of the Harvard Law Review
-worked for the civil rights law firm Miner, Barnhill & Galland
-taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School
-Illinois State Senate 1996-2004; chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
-2004-on US Senate
-sponsored 152 bills and resolutions brought before the 109th Congress in 2005 and 2006, and cosponsored another 427

2/1/2007 6:28:25 PM

no thier not...but alot of people have alot more qualifications than those...AND they have some experience running something....barak has none of that

2/1/2007 6:29:41 PM

2/1/2007 6:30:55 PM

they're, not their.

and what qualifications are you looking for? What in your mind equals a qualification for the presidency?

2/1/2007 6:31:05 PM

ONE-PARTY SYSTEM

2/1/2007 6:31:50 PM

^^typical

im looking for any qualification...they are on you to come up with since you support him so much..

[Edited on February 1, 2007 at 6:32 PM. Reason : asdf]

2/1/2007 6:32:15 PM

Quote :

"and what qualifications are you looking for? What in your mind equals a qualification for the presidency?"

2/1/2007 6:33:04 PM

He's expecting a career politician


Unless the Democrats field a career politician, then he'll want an academic or business owner. Whatever, really.

2/1/2007 6:33:38 PM

Quote :

"they are on you to come up with since you support him so much.. "

2/1/2007 6:33:42 PM

Quote :

""and what qualifications are you looking for? What in your mind equals a qualification for the presidency?""

I can answer this for him: republican

2/1/2007 6:34:23 PM

im looking for experience, nutsmackr

how do you know that barak will do anything at all??...he hasnt done a thing in congress

pardon...he hasnt been successful at anything

2/1/2007 6:35:15 PM