Obama Moves Past McCain on Leadership—A Polling Glitch or Genuine Trend
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Mccain vs Obama
I think the US will suffer in many ways that they allowed someone as radical as Obama running for president of the US> He is dangerous, his associations with many are dangerous, his campaign on how to handle war is dangerous, His socialized health plan letting the govt pick our doctors, medical treatment and medicines is dangerous. I think voters base their opinion only on what he says, without checking the facts and the truth. This results in what you do not know, can hurt you. I wish the US can be separated in two groups. Let the Obama supporters have Obama as their president and the other group can have Mccain as their president. The Mccain supporters will have more freedom and liberty and our part of the country will be more safe. Obama supporters will get what they deserve.
Some info
In just 16 months. Remember the election in 2006?
Thought you might like to read the following:
A little over 16 MONTHS ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.
Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:
1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!
Remember it's Congress that makes law not the President. He has to work with what's handed to him.
Quote of the Day........'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.' -- Barack Obama
Taxes...Whether Democrat or a Republican you will find these statistics enlightening and amazing.
www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/151.html
Taxes under Clinton 1999 Taxes under Bush 2008
Single making 30K - tax $8,400 Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $14,000 Single making 50K -tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $23,250 Single making 75K -tax $18,750
Married making 60K - tax $16,800 Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $21,000 Married making 75K -tax$18,750
Married making 125K -tax $38,750 Married making125K -tax$31,250
Both democratic candidates will return to the higher tax rates
It is amazing how many people that fall into the categories above think Bush is screwing them and Bill Clinton was the greatest President ever. If Obama or Hillary are elected, they both say they will repeal the Bush tax cuts and a good portion of the people that fall into the categories above can't wait for it to happen. This is like the movie The Sting with Paul Newman; you scam somebody out of some money and they don't even know what happened.
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read this:
Boy, am I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.
I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the reader gets sick of reading them. I have included the URL's for verification of all the following facts...
To be continued below...
To All Obama Supporters continued
13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by-- you guessed it-- Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.
No, I really don't see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you?
So, to ensure we Americans never offend anyone, particularly fanatics intent on killing us, airport security screeners will no longer be allowed to profile certain people... Absolutely No Profiling! They must conduct random searches of 80-year-old women, little kids, airline pilots with proper identification, secret agents who are members of the President's security
detail, 85-year old Congressmen with metal hips, and Medal of Honor winner and former Governor Joe Foss,
but leave Muslim Males between the ages 17 and 40 alone lest they be guilty of profiling.
According to The Book of Revelations:
The Anti-Christ will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent,
who will deceive the nations with persuasive language,
and have a MASSIVE Christ-like appeal....the prophecy says
that people will flock to him and he will promise false hope and world peace, and when he is in power, he will destroy
everything.
And Now:
For the award winning Act of Stupidity...
Of all times the People of America want to elect, to the most
Powerful position on the face of the Planet -- The Presidency of the United states of America
A Muslim
Male
Extremist
Between
the ages
of 17 and 40 something.
Have the American People completely lost their Minds, or just their Power of Reason ?!?!?!
I'm sorry but I refuse to take a chance on the 'unknown' candidate Obama...
the person you should be fearful of is McCain. He has indicated that he will attack Iran. There goes another war at American's expense. This type of policy does not build relationships with other countries.
Obama's life has been played out during the Primaries and most recently. The man reveals his life frequently. He has shown in action and has said he is a Christian. Having Pakistanis friends in college does not tell your religious leaning. Obama embraced people based on his values. He does not discrimate based on race, religion, culture neither should you. I feel that is just what so many are doing when they say they don't know Obama. What more do you want to know about him? He is American borb to white mother, black father, educated,married have children a decent value strong man. look at his actions with his wife, kids and his workers. He has exposed his life more than any other candidate. Please do not make the same mistake you made in 2000 & 2004. the Republicans have recycled their key advisors for years. Cherny Rumsfel and others. McCain will do the same embracing them as advisors and so you will get the same results. That is what you should be fearful of, not Obama who will have people who has compassion and build relationships instead of tearing them down and who are not war hungry.
Think twice look to history for answers.
what do you know about McCain? His time in the Senate and him being a war hero? that's all. Demand more. Ross
Perot said, he dumped his sick wife when he retuned to America for a young rich woman. Is this the type of person you want to be president? where are his values of love care, rrspect, loyalty etc? think twice. With this type of behaviour, how could he talk or deal with women issues. demand more from him.
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I agree with Bill Clinton. Obama campaign is the biggest fairy tale i have ever seen, he is truly a Chicago thug.
Christian Obama's Faith & Foreign Policy
The Anti-Muslim rhetoric is interesting in a country that is supposed to separate religion from politics. Besides, a proper Christian would worry more about people and less about hating other faiths.
Obama is a Christian, a result of his mother's extremely strong influence in shaping him. Sadly, she died of cancer, before she saw Obama in this phase of life. She was truly Christian in every sense of the word, and that tolerance has shaped Obama's view of other people.
There is no doubt that Obama knows Muslims well. Fortunately, he does not think 1 billion Muslims are the enemies of Christians or of Americans. With this unique Christian roots and intimate understanding of Muslims, Asians and Africans, Obama will be able to make wiser decisions in the non-European arena than any other living US leader. (For the European arean he has Biden, who already has been to Georgia, with Russia's aggression in the face of US weaknesses with the war in Iraq.)
It is among Asians and Africans that the US has lost credibility big time. It is here that a President Obama will deliver in foriegn policy big time. By pulling out early from Iraq, he will free resources and give the US breathing space. By racheting up the pressure in Afghanistan, he will relieve the pressure of allies in Pakistan.
Obama offers realistic solutions while McCain peddles failed Bush policies
Barack Obama is the candidate who has shown the best judgement regarding the most critical issues of our time. From the moment that the Bush Administration began banging their war drums, Barack had the sound judgement to stand against the war in Iraq. His recent overseas trip demonstrates that he possesses the diplomatic skills to rebuild the international bridges burned by Bush's blunderings.In domestic affairs, his proposed approach to our current energy crisis is comprehensive and innovative. Barack seems to be motivated by an honest desire to do good in the world. That is a desire to which I can relate and in which I can believe. And I do believe in Obama, not only because I agree with most of his policies but also beacause I intuitively trust him. I believe that Barack Obama has the strength of character, the wisdom, the vision, and the judgement to lead America out of its current difficulties and onward to the fulfillment of its great promise. Obama offers real solutions to our nation's problems while McCain peddles nothing but failed Bush policies. Barack Obama embodies the most positive messages of Jesus-hope, faith, and love of one's neighbor. That is why I am enthusiastically supporting Barack Obama for President of the United States of America in 2008.
Obama offers realistic solutions while McCain peddles failed Bush policies
Barack Obama is the candidate who has shown the best judgement regarding the most critical issues of our time. From the moment that the Bush Administration began banging their war drums, Barack had the sound judgement to stand against the war in Iraq. His recent overseas trip demonstrates that he possesses the diplomatic skills to rebuild the international bridges burned by Bush's blunderings.In domestic affairs, his proposed approach to our current energy crisis is comprehensive and innovative. Barack seems to be motivated by an honest desire to do good in the world. That is a desire to which I can relate and in which I can believe. And I do believe in Obama, not only because I agree with most of his policies but also beacause I intuitively trust him. I believe that Barack Obama has the strength of character, the wisdom, the vision, and the judgement to lead America out of its current difficulties and onward to the fulfillment of its great promise. Obama offers real solutions to our nation's problems while McCain peddles nothing but failed Bush policies. Barack Obama embodies the most positive messages of Jesus-hope, faith, and love of one's neighbor. That is why I am enthusiastically supporting Barack Obama for President of the United States of America in 2008.
A child does not fill out his application for school registration.
A child does not pick his own name.
Not till we are adults do choose what religion we wish to believe in and follow.
And we should never judge someone by their RACE, GENDER, RELIGION, CREED, or NATIONALITY. But by their DEEDS.
What they stand for, what they believe in, what they have done with their lives, and how they treat their fellow man and the earth.
I care not where someone comes from, or what they look like, or what God they praise. I care how they treat the rest of the world.
one more thing......................
with all the ill will flying around here, let me throw some fuel on the fire. Does anyone care to share how much Hillary was paid to jump on Senator Obama's bandwagon? Was it $40 million? hey, miss middle class up there; guess who's gonna pay that bill for your boys debt? You!
