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I think that 9/11 made things change fast*
posted by
BC-A
on November 4, 2008 at 1:01 PM
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DEAR CL
BRAVO! Better stated than about anything I've read....and, I agree 100%. This whole thing is actually beyond political party ideaologies, IMHO....like you, I'm not crazy about the conservative candidate this go-around but I rarely like any of the candidates that much. I am just not a fan of big government or enablement versus compassionate assistance so I usually do vote Republican. But, this go around....not only does Obama himself scare me for all the reasons you describe, just about everything associated with his success scares me - the lack of journalistic integrity that has gone beyond exuses, the viciousness against some, the intimidation by intimation of racism for doubts and opinions....but, mostly, the pure lack of reason as I see it in the way so many in this country seem so willing to overlook, ignore, etc., questions and/or the lack of answers to questions that remain hanging just to jump on a bandwagon painted with big letters called "Change".
posted by
Krisles
on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 PM
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Re: Sam I Am
Thank you, very nice of you to say so. Most people are concerned about this election, and it's about to get pretty chaotic I think. "Gentleman, start your attorneys!"
posted by
CunningLinguist
on November 4, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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Re: Azur
Thank you for your interest as well as your contribution. And, I agree, the world is watching with great anticipation because there's no doubt everybody has much at stake in this election. These two men couldn't be more different on the issues. John McCain is not my ideal choice for president -- far from it -- but Senator Obama is 180° away from my politics, and I've been following him closely for a long time now. He voted "present" 120 times on the Senate floor -- that's no longer an option.
Great hearing from you, Azur. I love talking politics, and I'm not shy about sharing my opinion, as you may have noticed ;-)
posted by
CunningLinguist
on November 4, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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I liked this article! I refrain from discussion but I am concerned about this election! sam
posted by
sam444
on November 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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Dear CL
Thanks for this, for setting out your grave concerns. People should try to put those into words, first for themselves. I am one of billions who can have no say in this election but am watching the outcome with great interest, no that would understate it. I am watching it closely, for it will have a deep impact elsewhere. Obama is not the messiah. He is a man. Not perfect. I don't know what is the perfect preparation for a presidency. I think a lot of people felt as worried as you are tonight when W. was elected. And they have made it through eight long years. It's tough for America, being so big, to have one leader for so many people. This means there is a lot of discontent. I hope that if the result goes the way it seems likely to that Obama will exceed your expectations. Anyway, thank you for writing these words. I for one wanted to understand more about why you think as you do.
posted by
Azur
on November 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM
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Re: gapchen
As I've told you before, I respect your opinion and value your insight. On this issue we will agree to disagree, because simply being an eloquent speaker and a thinker does not qualify one to be President of United States. And with such a shady past... what has he done to earn the opportunity, to get the benefit of the doubt.
This is no longer a constitutional republic if the Constitution is written on an etch a sketch. It's my contention that the country is already swinging too far to the left, and Obama represents the tipping point. Our professional Republicans are liberals and our professional Democrats are socialists. That's honestly the way I feel.
Thank you for reading and for your thoughtful response.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on November 3, 2008 at 1:41 PM
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As Ed Kotch (yes, that Ed Kotch; the one who endorsed W. for Pres. four years ago) told me the other night, he's backing Obama because the guy is a thinker who can process a vast amount of information in a short amount of time. His "base" in Chicago, before even running for President, was, to a great degree, Jewish groups across the spectrum. Perhaps that speaks of the liberal nature of Jews as a whole in the US, or the fact that they indeed knew his middle name was Hussein and considered it just another ethnic name among many in our melting pot of a country. That Obama is being held up as the next messiah is ridiculous and regardless of who sits in the chair in the Oval Office come Jan. 20th, he will have a tough road ahead. Do I think, under an Obama administration, the country will swing so far to the left that it will be unrecognizable? Not hardly. But it will take someone who's capable of pronouncing names correctly and choosing advisors and VP's who are worth their salt to run this country. As I said, I'm not a gun-ho Obama fan, but the alternative, to me and many of my compatriots, is unpalatable.
posted by
gapcohen
on November 3, 2008 at 12:46 PM
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