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blaseblasphemener · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: Obama isn't ready to be president

Just watching the CNN debate, and I can't for the life of me see what people find so "charismatic" about Obama. He strikes me as a guy who is giving a university lecture, and who can't speak well off the cuff. I think his strategy of always talking about how he will be about "business not as usual" will wear out, as his actual policies don't seem as different from the status quo as Edwards.

I laughed when Hillary said Bush had disgraced the national image of the U.S.A. Yes Hillary, he has, with your implicite help every step of the way in the Iraq occupation.

Edwards is clearly the best candidate for the common man, black or white.

Too bad it will be Hillary in the White House. She'll do a good job, but Edwards would be the best. Obama? Maybe in 12 years...

Czarjorge · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

Edwards did vote for the war.

And apart from that have you actually looked into Edwards' message? He's playing the middle class populist for the purposes of the election. He is not the beacon of hope for the beourgeoisie that he portrays himself to be. He's "the face", a pretender who attempts to dupe the masses. Being a good politician doesn't make you a good leader.

Kuros · Joined: 27 Apr 2004

Of course he's not ready!

What has he done during his political career?

He made a righteous speech at the DNC Convention in 2004.

He made a great speech at the JJ dinner in Iowa, and then won the Iowa caucuses.

He finished top at his class in Harvard law.

This is not a great resume for an aspiring President.

endo · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Location: Seoul...my home

I thought Obama was the winner of that debate.

I'm more and more impressed wit him every time I see him speak.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

Bush has had 7 years of experience as President, and I still wouldn't say he's ready.

Either you have the ability or you don't.

Obama has the ability even if he hasn't had all the experience.

blaseblasphemener · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject:

endo · Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Location: Seoul...my home

^ The heat was on him pretty hard during this past debate.

And Obama handled himself extremely well.

It's so refreshing to hear a politician who can put together a coherent thought. Especially with Bush being in office for the past 7 years.

jkelly80 · Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Location: you boys like mexico?

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

Ya-ta Boy · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Established in 1994

I'm not fully convinced he's ready either. My only trepidation is his age/experience. I'm not ready to take that leap of faith quite yet, but each time I hear him speak, I get closer. Listen to his MLK Day speech that the_peel posted.

blaseblasphemener · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 2:55 am Post subject:

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

Blast,

I find him very charasmatic and willing to work with all kinds of different people, including Republicans. Given the recent attacks by his oppenents, I have some doubts whether he will win or not. There are some candidates that have shown they are willing to say anything to get elected, even if it means spreading lies. People should be distressed that lies are more important then the issues.

Rteacher · Joined: 23 May 2005 Location: Western MA, USA

If it looks like McCain will be the Republican nominee, I think that most Democrats serious about winning will back Obama.

Too many people can't stand Hillary, and Bill's recent hatchet-jobs on her behalf are causing him to lose some popularity.

People want change, and I think that Obama has a broad enough base and enough key endorsements to win the whole thing.

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Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003