The only problem I have with Obama is his stu-stuttering. If he can get rid of that or try and cut that down, I think he'll be golden. I think he'll be ready for the debates too. I think he'll make McCain look bad. I still don't understand how he's down in the polls right now and he's the only one willing to take an interview from the "other" political side and talking about the issues and policies.
I thought Obama was fantastic with Bill. And if you watched last night, all Bill was concerned about was keeping his own money. I mean.....95% of the people in the USA would benefit from OBama's tax cuts..... It is weird that so many people consider themselves republicans and think the democrats are tax and spend because it is just not true. Look at George W Bush's record....talk about spend....sheesh..... We can not keep borrowing from Peter to pay Paul....China will own us, unless we start balancing our budgets, and cutting spending. DD
To be fair, and this is from an Obama supporter (DD, I think I have very similar views to you in regards to politics, religion, etc. - want to be a Republican but don't think Republican even = Republican anymore, am fine with religion, feel very very very strongly about seperation of church and state, etc.), Bill did a good job himself, too. Obama was great, but then, it was the least crazy I've seen Bill in a long time. He's a wacko and a nutjob, but not a complete idiot. Did he lean towards "protect my wealth" mode? Sure, but I think (a) a lot of Americans, myself included, are fine with that philosophy...personally not to the extent Bill came across, but I'm certainly okay with questioning why, even if they can afford it, there should be "class warfare", and (b) I think Bill was at least somewhat genuinely concerned about the economy as a whole and the trickle down effects of one plan vs. another. That said, I still think Obama's ideas and responses were well thought and do make a lot of sense. I'm personally less concerned about "trickle-down" economics or any other kind. The economy is cyclical...it's had times under both Democrats and Republicans and all kinds of economic philosophies and varying policies by the Fed, etc., etc. where it has done well and it has done poorly. The economy was great during much of the Clinton administration, when tax structure was more akin to Obama's proposal, but also had its good times under GWB, too. There are valid bigger picture issues, though, such as social security... I'm embarrassed to say that O'Reilly actually has put out a useful bit of interviewing.
I really liked part 1. Didn't like part 2. Too much posturing by Bill. But I guess that's why he's an entertainer rather then a journalist. Just when he was getting somewhere -- the subject changed. Obama did well given the format. Did Obama say he'd limit cap gains to 20%? Is there or isn't there a cap on SS? (and if there isn't -- does that mean SS benefits are going up for high earners/contributors)
if you stutter and then don't know what to say, then you're garbage. dude is obviously a very thoughtful dude. he actually THINKS before he says and his answers were very well-thought out. i take that kind of president than anything.
I noticed that when he does an interview with someone, he tends to stutter. He needs to get that fixed because I think that can bleed into the debates that are about to take place. He's answers extremely well to the questions he's asked, but for some reason the stuttering bothers me. It's not that bad but still bothers me. The stuttering isn't changing my stance on whether I vote for him or not, I guess it's just a pet peeve of mine. (BTW Obama all the way) Also, I don't feel too comfortable right now with the polls being so close. Hopefully the honeymoon with Palin will end soon and people start realizing what kind of "reformer" she really is. I'm afraid the Dems have already lost the "hockey" moms to Palin. It just frustrates me that people just vote for a party because they have so much in common with that party instead of the policies.
1st point - sure, some peopel will take stuttering as a negative. but bill himself said obama did great and he was extremely tough. if bill can admit that, we know he did great. and again, your stuttering becomes a negative when you don't know what to say. his answers seem intelligent, though-out, and well-said. but again, minimizing those moments won't hurt though, so you're right. again, the polls are close. but remember, gore had a 10 pt lead out of his convention in 2000 and still lost. same with kerry. i'm sure mccain will maintain his lead up to the debates. and then they'll either swing to solidify his win or not. this is why it's a good thing that the election is 2 months away. and we'll know more about palin. if the american public is swayed by her, who am i to say no? we're all american citizens and if we vote, we did our job constitutionally. i can't complain b/c i voted for who i want. if mccain wins, keep chugging and wait for the next election.
Agree. And my other impression is, he was stuttering (repeating) when O'Reily was interrupting so he was waiting his turn to take over the conversation. Overall though, Obama did better in the first section.
O riley stated on his radio show yesterday that Obama wanted to give a tax credit to men who pay there child support. I think this is a big deal, because I have a few close friends who pay there child support, take care of there kids, but when income tax time the women receive all the benefits. It’s about time somebody address this issue, I will be voting for Obama for sure.
these associations are no-win for obama. it doesn't matter what he said, even if i agree with him. people are gonna judge you guilty by association most of the time. that's life. just hope they judge him for his policies.
Welcome to modern US America. I love it, deeply, but I am frustrated. Much like having a brother who: (a) got drunk, rode his motorcyle, crashed, lost his left foot in 2000. (b) got drunk again, rode same motorcyle, rolled it the other way this time, lost his right foot in 2004, and now... (c) has started drinking yet again, and is thinking... "maybe if I just tried a different model of motorcycle, everything will be okay."
so you believe people are guilty by who they "acquaint" with? so if a friend of yours is guilty of rape, you're a bad guy too?
If you were witness to the rape, then yea..you are guilty..it's called an accessory to a crime! Bad Analogy!
