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olympia wrote on Nov 6, 2006 2:47 PM:

" oly "

RE patriot? wrote on Nov 6, 2006 2:00 AM:

" Im a white man and i totally agree with you my wife is black and people have to watch what they say around me trust me i can tell. I hate that my son will go to school with these peoples kids but i wont run maybe i can change someone. "

what? wrote on Nov 5, 2006 11:40 PM:

" George Bush's middle name is Lucifer but he still got elected. "

RMH wrote on Nov 5, 2006 10:27 PM:

" Obama will never win the U.S. presidency, due to his middle name. (Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.) "

Patriot? wrote on Nov 5, 2006 10:31 AM:

" What the heck does white blackman mean? Just because Obama is an eloquent speaker, can put a shirt and tie together, and went to Harvard means he has white qualities? Or is it b/c he has a clean history and has a good family life. Well, i hate to disappoint you, but if you read his book that he wrote before he was in the Senate, he admits to drug use, a broken home, and having tough times with his own family, questioning his own ability as a father and husband. Maybe now you will see him as a full fledged black man. I take offense to this, b/c I have a lot of the same qualities and my history is much cleaner, but did anyone in Central Illinois (CI) ever let me forget that I was black? CI has more bigots (white and black) than any place I've ever lived. Only difference b/n CI and the deep south, is at least you always know where you stand in the south. I apologize to the many undeserved for this rant. "

I'm for Ted wrote on Nov 5, 2006 10:28 AM:

" Ted Haggard for president! "

Who? wrote on Nov 5, 2006 6:54 AM:

" Who is this guy? Why do you think he is qualified for President? Being a Democrate certainly does not qualify him to be President. Being a media darling definately does not qualify him to be President. He has already shown he has no backbone. Just another poll taking, "let's go with whatever way the wind is blowing today" type of political oportunist. "

NCHS Sophomore wrote on Nov 4, 2006 5:08 PM:

" I think that if anything, a change is needed in this nation. I am neither Democratic, Republican, or Independent, but I do believe that this Country needs help. I do not know what his views are on our issues, but I do know that if one of them is not Education, I prefer not to think about him running. BUsh is doing a pretty okay job considering what he had to do his first year in office. I am not appraising him, by no means does he deserve a thumbs up. By solving problems by just sending soldiers to fix a country that doesnt want it will not solve anything. What about Darfur where 500 thousand women, and children and men have been murdered. THey have been raped and murdered in front of their parents, kids, wives, husbands. Why don;t we go over there? Maybe they are not important to us. What, not enough oil? You may think im just some kid reading off a book or something, but I think if Obama can bring something our country needs to the table, then maybe, just maybe, he might have a shot. "

Ryan Emery wrote on Nov 3, 2006 1:34 PM:

" Sen. Obama is a bright, personable and articulate young man but what has he ever actually accomplished that would qualify him for the highest office in the nation and the leadership of the free world? This is no criticism of Senator Obama. He has been in the Senate only a couple of years. Maybe a decade from now he will have crafted enough important legislation, or distinguished himself in some other way, as to be someone worth considering for President. But today, just because he is fluent, smooth and black? "

to david: wrote on Nov 2, 2006 12:59 PM:

" other countries are laughing at us and have been for years. "

david letterman wrote on Nov 2, 2006 5:32 AM:

" I know the clips that David Letterman does of Bush is funny, but if you really think about it, they show just how unprofessional is he. If other countries were to see these, they would be laughing at us. What an embarrassment! "

let there be hope wrote on Nov 2, 2006 5:19 AM:

" "I would like to see obama run for office, but I think he should wait awhile. Who would want to come into that office and clean up the mess Bush has left. I would like to see Hilary win, because Bill would be a person to fall back on to clean up this mess. Someone like Obama will give up hope for the future. Bush has been a joke for this country and it is time for some serious change. "

OBAMA = VOTE YES wrote on Nov 1, 2006 9:51 PM:

" OBAMA HAS FOUR VOTES IN THIS HOUSEHOLD ! ! ! ! "

ty wrote on Nov 1, 2006 9:31 PM:

" I will vote for Obama if he runs for president in 2008 Why? 1. he's not a republican 2. he hasn't told any really big lies 3. his last name is not "bush" 4. he's from Illinois 5. he doesn't attach nations that do not have WMD's 6. he can actually talk 7. he doesn't talk like a mud-slingin' cowboy 8. he doesn't get information from Rumsfeld (remember Atlanta?) 9. he actually cares about less fortunate and minorities now multiply this by 99 and you have all my reason why I will vote for Obama if he does run "

cut'nwalk wrote on Nov 1, 2006 6:49 PM:

" To Ron: unfortunately, while the overwhelming majority of Americans are against illegal immigration, most politicians from both sides are for it. Don't think for a minute think that Bush is anti illegal immigration, though he gives it lip service. He and Vincente Fox worked out a deal to facilitate it, and more illegals have crossed under the Bush watch than at ony other time. So the moral of the story is that we have to find the best people for public office, and push them to carry out the will of the people, regardless of party. "

Ron wrote on Nov 1, 2006 12:46 PM:

" One thing about Obama that upset me quite a bit was the fact that he voted against making English the official language of the US. Why would he do that? "

undecided13 wrote on Nov 1, 2006 8:13 AM:

" I think it would be a boon to our society to have an uncorrupted president in office, but i think Obama needs more experience in the political arena. perhaps a run in 2012 bwould be more beneficial to all of us in the long run. Obama needs to create a longer track record before taking on the responsibilities of the highest ofice in the land. We don't need another accident waiting to happen. "

MAN OH MAN wrote on Oct 30, 2006 12:15 AM:

" WHAT DID BUSH DO OH IM SORRY WHAT DID HIS FATHER DO FOR HIM. AT LEAST OBAMA HAD TO EARN HIS OWN WAY THATS WHAT AMERICA NEEDS NOT A SPOILED LITTLE KID. "

Cut'nWalk wrote on Oct 27, 2006 9:45 PM:

" Obama may not have to carry his resume in a suitcase, but remember that Teddy Roosevelt and John Kennedy were not weighed down by experience. Being President is more than having passed extensive legislation. If that were the criteria, Bush Jr. could never have run, and people like Robert Byrd, Everett Dirksen and a bunch of others would have been automatic Presidents. Also, why knock good oratory? Leaders that go down in history have almost always inspired people through the spoken word. Think of the elegance of Lincoln's words, and then think of Bush's "I thought you were gonna ask me about the pig?" "

hey Cartman wrote on Oct 27, 2006 8:34 PM:

" the only thing Obama will do is stop another Clinton from being in white house he is the republicans best weapon against sanity. She might be the biggest **tch on the planet but she knows working people have rights too. I believe it is time for someone to remember it is the small income earners that drive the economics of this great USA . The rich feel they can relocate the mass product but will find out soon the daily people make our lives not the rich . Laws be hanged "

RE: Informed Citizen wrote on Oct 27, 2006 11:39 AM:

" Since you do not know how to use the internet too well here is a link to start off with as to what he has done. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama. Yes it is wikipedia, but it provides a decent amount of sources. "

Informed Citizen?? wrote on Oct 27, 2006 11:14 AM:

" Can somone please give me a list of imporulatant legislation that Obama has authored? He is articulate and engaging, but what exactly has he done???? "

Wendell wrote on Oct 27, 2006 10:26 AM:

" This is a classical example of an individual who knows his 15 minutes may be coming to an end soon. He realizes that he may not be able to survive another six years to wait around for the 2012 election. This is typical of a style over substance politician. Many letter writers have easily identified that Mr. Obama has done nothing to distinguish himself as being anything more than a slick talker whose lack of any substance has not caught up to him yet. "

Useful Idiot wrote on Oct 27, 2006 10:14 AM:

" And the mention of Giuliani. Wow. Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani III has serious serious baggage. Divorce by fax? His friend Bernard Kerik? And good luck getting him past the Pat Robertsons with his pro-choice stance. Anyway, have fun with that. "

illegals wrote on Oct 26, 2006 1:09 AM:

" I will not vote for Obama unless he changes his stance on illegal immigration. Find somebody else, not Hillary, not Rice, not Gulianni, not Kerry. Somebody else needs to surface. Somebody that represents Americans for a change. "

D B Cooper wrote on Oct 25, 2006 10:32 PM:

" Obama is articulate and intelligent. U.S. voters will never abide by that. Look at what is in the White House now! The "Rush Puppets" won't tolerate an intelligently managed country. As for the Flip Flop issue, WMDs in Iraq - no WMDs in Iraq, Saddam linked to al queda - Saddam not linked to al queda, stay the course - it's never been stay the course. Do we have the right picture now, "Rush Puppets"? "

Oh pleese wrote on Oct 25, 2006 10:22 PM:

" When the demos run this guy as their #1 is shows the lack of quality they have to put up. Better that Hillary? Probably but so is about anyone. Vote for this guy? Why? What has he doen besides recite demos talking points? No new ideas, nothing that would do nothing but raise taxes and weaken the country. If demos were still running the country we'd all be speaking arabic with towels on on heads. "

to cut'nwalk wrote on Oct 25, 2006 6:29 PM:

" Obama stands for what the democrats tell him to stand for. Character is king. Let me let you in on a dirty little secret white democrats will never vote for this guy when it comes down to it. Rice - Giuliani 08 "

Osama wrote on Oct 25, 2006 2:53 PM:

" rhymes with Obama "

cut'nwalk wrote on Oct 25, 2006 9:54 AM:

" It amazes me that people can find their way here, but then can't find what Obama stands for. It's as if you have to produce a list of 135 things that people then can check off one by one, lol. Let's give you one: as a teacher of Constitutional Law at the University of Chicago, Obama thinks the supsension of habeas corpus is problematic. But people don't vote on absolutist issues, they vote largely on intangibles. How likely is Obam to call the Prime Minister of England "Yo, Blair", outraging Brits? Would he ask "Is our children learning?" Would Obama be more or less likely to invade countries like Iraq, or listen to the real military..people like Generals Zinni, Hoar, Scocroft, Odom, just to name a few? Would Obama have known that Shia, Kurds, and Sunni live in Iraq? Or would he ask like Bush Jr. "I thought they were all Moslems?". "

jojo wrote on Oct 24, 2006 1:08 PM:

" to the anonymous reply to my statement: No Obama has not done more than bush, and I never stated he did. Bush ignored the hurricane katrina victims, started a war with the wrong country, and is running our constitution in the ground. So yes he has done more for our country, just nothing I would brag about. And my dreams are better than the nightmare George Bush has placed us in. Oh and the next time you want to voice your opinion, at least have the courtesy to state your name, or be a coward like our current president...your choice. "

tgl wrote on Oct 24, 2006 1:24 AM:

" Obama has a spirit unlike a poltician. He truly wants one america. Is that such a bad thing. Anyone in Tx can tell you that all bush did was eun us into the ground when he was governor and that it what he did to the country and now Iraq. Let everyone take a second and forget about your poltical party. And listen to someone that is similar to JFK and Regan - a diffrent candiate for a diffrent amercia "

Bush = Coward wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:24 PM:

" Bush tanked an oil company, glad handed for the Texas Rangers, was abysmal as texas governer (he was only elected because of his ability to speal jibberish to the avg. texan) and he has been the bigest failure in U.S. presidential history. Bush has lied at the expense of our brave men and women and he has failed at the highest level when it comes to planning for a war. Yeah, what the heck does this Obama guy have that Bush does not have. Everything. simply everthing. "

stina wrote on Oct 23, 2006 6:36 PM:

" To what??? "How have these democrats enabled the Bush Administration to destroy our reputation? " Are you serious? They have supported all of his stupid policies. They spoke in support and voted for an illegal immoral attack on an innocent nation. They have done nothing to stand up to this administration and their absurd decisions. They have failed to defend our constitution. They have enabled Bush every step of the way. "

Alan Soucy wrote on Oct 23, 2006 5:47 PM:

" Just like Mario Cuomo's speech before the Democrat Convention, whenever that was..... All you need to do to be a Democrat "Great White Hope" (sorry Barak) is to give one good speech. The problem for the Democrats has been and always will be that style matters more than substance. "

Kathy wrote on Oct 23, 2006 5:30 PM:

" If you want charisma, go to the movies. "

CW wrote on Oct 23, 2006 5:03 PM:

" He has no experience - no experience in running up trillion dollar deficits, starting wars on bad intelligence, under-funding schools, alienating half of the country and cuddling up with oil companies. Maybe this is the type of inexperience we need to make federal government work for us. I did just finish his second book, and there are some ideas outlined in the book that I could get behind. I am a republican and am not saying that I would vote for him without seeing the nuts and bolts that back up his ideas (small things, like how do you come up with the money to pay for a doubling of teachers salaries while investing heavily in institutional R&D, providing more student loans, shore-up social security and fund a hybrid of universal health care, all without further burdening the middle class). I, like many Americans, am just so sick of the established politicians that I am willing to at least listen to someone, anyone really, with fresh ideas. "

Issues wrote on Oct 23, 2006 5:00 PM:

" Here are Obama's stances: http://obama.senate.gov/issues/ More than someone that is an 'anyone-but-Bush' opponent... "

Chris wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:46 PM:

" For certain we all should know what this man stands for. He has the charisma which the American people haven't seen since J.F. Kennedy. Now can he apply it to bettering our America? "

Joe wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:36 PM:

" Obama, I 'll vote for you. "

Wishful thinking wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:32 PM:

" I wish that some of you knew what you were talking about. Just because someone that does not like Bush says something does not make it true. Too many of you read something and apparently inhale it without passing it by a brain cell. Those cells do work but you have to use them. In order to believe something it should be true, you should hear it from a reliable source, and it should make sense. If you guys used that standard you wouldn't say the hogwash and Bush bashing that you do. Most of it is simply not true except in your deprived brains. "

to jojo wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:27 PM:

" Dreaming a little there. Obama has done more than Bush? Not hardly? And Obama would not know the first thing to say. Get real. "

to new hope wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:23 PM:

" GW was governor of one of the biggest states in the US - Texas and he got reelected by a vast majority because he did a good job and they liked him. He kept his word there just like he has as president. In other words he had experience. He didn't serve in the Senate and vote in lockstep with the Demos. If I were Obama I would show a little courage and independence. However then he might lose support of his party. He may not know what he is in for. "

Saddened wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:21 PM:

" It is so hard to be a person of color in this world. Nothing we ever do is good enough. Of course we can't be intellegent enough to write our own speeches or have an opinion about something. When I read these remarks it is very saddening to me. This world is just full of hate and judgment. I hope that God is more forgiving and tolerant than we are to one another. "

Go gators wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:18 PM:

" Rex Grossman is great. Da Bears "

Question wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:12 PM:

" Well, a lot of you have said he should run even lacking experience. It appears to me Durbin is his best buddy. Does anyone want our president getting direction from Durbin? Bush has messed this country up no doubt. He has done ok in some areas but only a few. I don't see anything getting any better with either party. "

BigBlackBarber wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:51 PM:

" Statistic #1 We as americans have never had a Blackman for president. Statistic #2 We have never had a woman for president. Fact #1 If Hilary and Barrack Run it will be a landslide. Plain and Simple the theory of evolution will prevail and america will have to get over the woes of racism and women in powerful positions. I mean if Condoleeza Rice had been around in the lime light when Bush first ran it would have been BUSH-RICE and that would have been political hell so as the public cries for minimum wages to rise to balance out the cost of individual insurance and help the small businessman and get that bogus electoral vote out the damn window. America knows that we are in situations that are globally wrong. "

Last week wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:45 PM:

" He was on Oprah last week. She was drooling over him! "

No way! wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:45 PM:

" Sorry, I don't trust any of them! Bring on a woman president! We've tried everything else! "

Three Words wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:44 PM:

" Run, Forest, Run! "

I've come to the conclusion wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:44 PM:

" No one that posts on here actually reads anything. Just incessant spewing and bashing of either side! "

So you hate Bush wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:30 PM:

" Great. Don't be like the campagin adds! If you want to persuade someone to vote for Obama, tell us What's his plan. "

New Hope wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:23 PM:

" To all the people above, commenting that Obama has no experience: What kind of experience did GWB have? Where did it lead US? Oh, wait, I get it! fantasyland: We don't do body counts and we don't do reality. Maybe Obama will cause a stir in the ethically dead Dick that is America. An honest man, heresy! "

To: To Barack Backers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:23 PM:

" since you have nothing better to do than watch comments post all day, I would've thought you would have had enough time to look it up yourself. Apparantly nobody wants to play your game! "

What??? wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:16 PM:

" To stina: Please explain your comment "Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John Edwards have if fact enabled the Bush Administration to destroy our reputation as a moral leader by taking this country to war illegally. They have enabled Bush to destroy our US Constitution and judicial system. " How have these democrats enabled the Bush Administration to destroy our reputation? "

Go Gators wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:14 PM:

" I just want to say that I feel the University of Florida is the best team in college football - EVER! So, as for Obama, he may get my vote if he supports the Gators! "

Kathy wrote on Oct 23, 2006 3:08 PM:

" He can't work with republicans, has done nothing in the senate, and likes to raise taxes. Obama is a perfect democrat! "

To Nyanchama wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:57 PM:

" What has he done politically for you to say he seems Prepared for the Driver Seat? "

MB wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:56 PM:

" In response to Don't get it... You should read "Dreams of My Father" to get your answer. Then try to find another politician who is that open and honest. Barack learned more about the real world by the time he was 17 than George W. Bush will ever know. "

RE To Barack Obama Backers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:55 PM:

" this is scary isn't it. Anyone but bush mentality. I voted for perot in 1992. "

Useful Idiot wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:54 PM:

" "It's 2:26 p.m. Still no specific policy positions cited by the Obama Backers that cause you support the Senator since my challenge at 9:54 am. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to prove my point. " Man, that cracks me up. Imagining that people are listening to you. Priceless. "

Nyanchama wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:45 PM:

" Americans please open your eye! Obama is a blessing for America. Fine he has not so much experience but why not risk. The guy seems to prepared for the DRIVERS SEAT! GOD BLESS YOU OBAMA AND YOUR VOTERS "

Hobbes wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:39 PM:

" Let him run for president. Its not like the president has any real power. "

stina wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:33 PM:

" What has Obama done to deserve the presidency? Shouldn't the president be someone who is a leader, someone who stands up for what is right and good, whether or not it is popular at the moment? The presidency is not a popularity game. Our next president should be someone who has been standing up against the lies and hypocrisy of the present administration and who will see clearly enough to set things straight upon taking office. Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John Edwards have if fact enabled the Bush Administration to destroy our reputation as a moral leader by taking this country to war illegally. They have enabled Bush to destroy our US Constitution and judicial system. We need a president who will support our US Constitution in the manner that our founders had hoped. Here's another vote for Dennis Kucinich!! "

To Barack Obama Backers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:27 PM:

" It's 2:26 p.m. Still no specific policy positions cited by the Obama Backers that cause you support the Senator since my challenge at 9:54 am. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to prove my point. "

A little perspective… wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:25 PM:

" "He's already a typical Democrat flip-flopper..." Right because changing your mind about running for an office is such a terrible sin. The sad part is that is the worst attack his detractors seem to be able to come up with when our current administrations lies about *wars* that kill *thousands of Americans* and runs *250 billion dollar a year* deficits year after year. I’ll take a little careful deliberation over running any day, thank you very much. "

save us Obama wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:17 PM:

" This man gives me hope in our future as a country. Count on my vote! "

3rd Term wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:16 PM:

" Let's just vote in George W(arlord) Bush for a third term. YEEHAW "

rl wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:16 PM:

" maybe he could be governor first and clean up this mess. "

ec wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:04 PM:

" Wow, Mr. T is running for president?! "

Greg wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:56 PM:

" Black and Beautiful maybe but quified to run for president?Definitely not!It scare me to think people in our country would vote for someone because he's good looking and charismatic. "

Cartman wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:54 PM:

" "Obama lacks experience." Really? GWB was a 2 term gov. In TX the legislature meets for 6 months every other year. Tranlation: GWB was gov for backward TX for less time than Obama will be a US Senator. "

Useful Idiot wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:52 PM:

" I love reading the comments. Bloomington/Normal is so neoconservative now, its hard to even recognize. It's reassuring that Illinois will always be deep blue, no matter how loony B/N becomes. Shine on you crazy wingnuts! "

TEd wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:48 PM:

" Don't do Obama. Wait until 2012. Ted "

OLD Man wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:47 PM:

" What a bunch of stupid comments. Is Obama the best that Illinois has to offer? Sad Also I am sick and tired of hearing all the mistakes that the Bush administration has made Most people are just repeating what someone else has said and have no idea what they are talking about. State facts or shut up. "

Re: Vote wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:34 PM:

" I agree, except for the fact that he died in skiiing accident a few years ago. His legend lives on though in all those old re-runs of Sonny and Cher. I have every one on tape. "

Barack the Vote wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:24 PM:

" Might as well support the guy. At least he has some respectable qualities. Heaven help us if we end up with another "lesser of two evils" election like we'd had in recent years or like we have in our current race for Gov. "

typical ploy wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:02 PM:

" Dems are amazing. Vote for him cause he talks nice...., looks good in a suit, isn't Bush. We don't even know this guy yet. He hasn't even completed on political office. Anything to keep you from asking what are they going to do. Go ahead and put him up, if you want to ruin his career before it starts. He won't have any better chance than Chillary will, just maybe less skeletons in the closet. "

Vote wrote on Oct 23, 2006 1:01 PM:

" I think Bono should rule the world. "

Funny wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:59 PM:

" to hear all the bashers blah blah, Bush is evil. The sad part is they believe you couldn't do worse and it doesn't matter who will be president next. That is the 2 year old mentality that will keep Dems out of the white house. Until they grow up and face facts and issues, they don't really have to worry about the white house. "

To: We're all sad wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:50 PM:

" Well said "

Heck yah! wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:41 PM:

" I'd vote for Obama, the dude is a studtacular politician! "

Good Move wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:39 PM:

" Being a life long Republican, I think this is a good move and actually thinking about giving my vote to him if he runs. After the poor choices we have to choose from in this years governors race it is nice to see a candidate that is not so polarized on his views. I am saddened to see the Republican party is being held hostage by the religious right. Since Obama has been successful in riding pretty much close to the middle growd, it will make it hard for the Republicans to put up a good candidate with the party trying to keep it moral right stance (btw - I am fiscal Republican...not moral Republican). "

We're all sad wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:35 PM:

" This post is reflective of the typical divide among todays politics. We're all way too concerned about abortion, gay marriage and gun control to actually do anything for the American people. Maybe we should shut up and do something to help each other. Focus on issues like the living wage, shrinking middle-class, rising healthcare costs, unnacountable corporate pensions. This divide, which started with the social issues of the 60's has lead us down a road of animosity towards each other. Democrats - maybe you should focus your attention on what you could do in power rather than what Republicans can't do. Republicans- You control all three forms of Government and after 6 years you've proved that you still can't get anything accomplished. The only way to see America succeed is to take into account the real moral issues of our times and move toward uniting the people for our common goals. "

MJ wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:25 PM:

" It is hilarious to read the Republican bloggers' remarks that Obama needs experience. Bush had none, but they had no problem supporting him!! At least Obama was an excellent student and is a very polished speaker, which is far more than can be said of Bush. My question is: why would anyone with a brain WANT this job? Bush is leaving the next president with an ugly war he's not even trying to end. But our strained relations with Europe will smooth over just by Bush's exit from Pennsylvania Avenue; our next president, regardless of party, can't possibly be as blind as Bush. "

To Obama Lied wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:17 PM:

" Obama changed his mind. No one died. Bush, on the other hand, knew that there was no Nigerian yellow cake, no WMDs, and no threat, but invaded anyway. "

BN Cynic wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:14 PM:

" While its impossible to really do much worse than what we have now, I think Obama needs to wait a bit. I'd like to see him run for Governer and serve a term or two before running for president. He'd gain some experience and the voters would get to know him a little better. "

jojo wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:11 PM:

" To: oh yes: As far as you stated on his web page, of course they wont place any wrong doings he might have done. But there are other ways of finding out, sitting on your arse is'nt getting you any where as to proving a point. Again you are only assuming that he has done wrong instead of finding the proof. And in all reality, its his ideas that would be right or wrong in your eyes, not his actions. The only way his actions would be right or wrong is if the cabinets backed up one of his ideas and made it into a reality. "

realist wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:54 AM:

" Pro tax increase, pro terrorist rights (or was that his buddy Dick Durbin?), pro abortion. Sounds like a perfect fit for the Democratic party. "

infowars.com wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:51 AM:

" I like him because he thinks it's o.k. to allow illegal aliens in so we can support them . I don't know that rbnlive.com (a patriot website) would agree . Maybe you could ask them . "

Oh yes... wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:28 AM:

" I'm sure that his webpage would make sure to mention his utter lack of experience and all the bad choices he might have ever made. I should just elect candidates based on their webpages - this method takes all the hard work out of actually looking to see what they have done by myself. The only reason anyone likes this guy is that he hasn't been in politics long enough to screw up or stab them inn the back yet, which I guarantee that he will, they ALL do eventually. "

Finish the job wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:21 AM:

" He should finish the job that we the Citizens of Illinois sent him to do first. Frankly, I don't have a clue what he has done that makes him worthy of being president. Although, I don't know what Bush Jr., and Clinton did that was so great to become president either! "

To all Obama Bashers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:08 AM:

" All it takes is a quick look at his webpage. Here he is on the issues: http://obama.senate.gov/issues/ And here he is on what he has done: http://obama.senate.gov/speech/ It just amazes me that people and media manufacture conflict with what he said earlier this year. Here's the scoop, millions of patriots are emailing him trying to get him to run. America wants Obama! As '08 starts to heat up, there has been greater interest in him. He didn't think there was this interest in him earlier in the year. He is now considering stepping up to the call of duty. Another thing that confuses me, Obama bashers say he hasn't done anything, but then turn around and call him a communist. You can't have it both ways (or either way in this case...), either you don't know what he has done or you just haven't realized yet that he is a level-headed voice of reason. Instead of trying to rip the guy to pieces and call him names, how about you engage in a mature discourse? "

.... wrote on Oct 23, 2006 11:07 AM:

" Instead of assuming or expecting someone to tell you what he's done, take some initiative and look for the info yourself. Like jojo said, google him or look at his web page. Instead of instantly bashing him, get some facts and figures, then bash......maybe you should do that for our current president as well. "

T wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:53 AM:

" To BOB.... Yea just like you Bush supporters right "

To Barack Obama Backers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:46 AM:

" That's exactly my point. No knowledge of his positions. Thanks for confirming my suspicion. Now that I've raised the subject, perhaps someone can offer some policy DETAILS as to why you support him. "

jojo wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:38 AM:

" All though I like Obama, and think he will be great for this counrty, and the fact that he would be alot better than our current idiot president....I would prefer him in the senator position for the time being. He can do more for us as a senator than as a president. I have always seen the president as the puppet, and I want Obama as the puppeteer. And as far as people wanting know what he has done for us, why dont you google it or go to his page and see what he is doing, instead of assuming he is doing nothing.....we all know what you look like when you assume. "

Pro & Con wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:37 AM:

" He is a freshmen Senator who essentially ran unopposed for his seat. Con - Lack of experience. Pro - Hasn't had the time to do all of the illegal / immoral / unethical things that politicians do and contribute to 99% of typical smear campaigns. "

Patriot wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:33 AM:

" The rich people have been setting him up for President ever since the Democratic Convention. He's a good pick for them as he's a good speaker and a white blackman and comes up from a poor family like he's one of us. God help us if he gets in. He'll make another Clinton who does what he's told and with no integrity. Too bad Kucinich can't make it. He could shake up the corrupt system, although they'd probably assassinate him fairly early. "

Ross Perot got my vote wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:19 AM:

" this is what happens when there aren't any good big party candidates. We are forced into choosing who we hate least. The 3rd party vote is wasted. "

Worse wrote on Oct 23, 2006 10:11 AM:

" Umm...could he be ANY worse than Bush? "

To Barack Obama Backers wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:54 AM:

" What do you like about the Senator? The fact he's "electable," poised, likeable? (I would have said good speaker, but I take issue with that especially after watching him on Meet the Press yesterday.) Not one Obama Backer could cite a specific policy position as a reason. Nut surprising as it's customary for the Democratic Party to simply lambast the opposition without offering any specific policy alternatives. Just lofty feel-good rhetoric. "

Barack... wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:35 AM:

" can you say Flip-Flop??? My, you ARE a good democrat! You have done NOTHING in the form of work, but you want it all. Just a month ago, you said you would not run because you "do not possess the knowledge and experience that takes years to gain." And now... I MAY run for president, I MAY NOT run for president. "The Magic 8 Ball says..." You work for us. It is about time you rolled up your sleeves and did something for us rather than line your own pockets! "

Cut'nWalk wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:30 AM:

" Obama might be refreshing in Washington. He speaks well, relates well, and can uplift. What kind of relationship does Dick Cheney have with the American people? Obama may be short on experience, but does anyone seriously believe that he has less intelligence and less knowledge about the largeness of the world than does GWB? The country is probably ready for someone who can enunciate his thoughts and does not carry the baggage. "

Jim Owens wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:29 AM:

" Right now, I'd vote for Caligula. "

To soon wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:18 AM:

" I must admit I like this guy. But he would loose my respect if he were to run in 08. He needs some experience, and we need time to see if he really is who he seems to be. President is not about how popular you are. There is a job there to do. The longer he waits the power and respect he will have. Don't run, don't ruin what could be a great political run. "

Candy wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:16 AM:

" Comne on Hillary, you are the woman for the job. Jump right in and go for it Hillary. Just say NO to Obama, he is nothing but a YES man to Dick Durbin. Who in their right mind would want Golf Course Rod's support, that along is enough for people to vote against you. "

Not Yet wrote on Oct 23, 2006 9:14 AM:

" I voted for him but I don't think I could vote for him as President. He needs a little more experience first "

Open wrote on Oct 23, 2006 8:37 AM:

" This really would open the race up. He's more electable than Hillary. "

Finally... wrote on Oct 23, 2006 8:27 AM:

" ...a candidate that worth voting for. "

Great wrote on Oct 23, 2006 8:21 AM:

" Goodby USA hello communist America! "

Obama '08!! wrote on Oct 23, 2006 8:08 AM:

" I'll run his central Illinois campaign. This is excellent news! "

Angie wrote on Oct 23, 2006 8:01 AM:

" It will make for an exciting presidential campaign if Obama does decide to run. Who is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination? http://obama.senate.gov/ http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/o000167/ "

! wrote on Oct 23, 2006 7:57 AM:

" Go for it Barack! My family would back you 100% "

MRS. wrote on Oct 23, 2006 7:45 AM:

" When I first listened to this guy I was very impressed. I checked how he voted and he voted the way I would on some things. One of the key reasons I would not vote for Obama is his immigration vote. Not only does he favor letting everyone that is here now stay, he also wants them to bring their entire "families" here too. Of course e can believe them when they tell us everyone they bring is a relative. Some people still do not understand we are in trouble and sooner rather than later it is going to affect them and it will be harder on kids and grandkids. Even if it wasn't for that Obama is to chummy with Durbin. "

Good for him... wrote on Oct 23, 2006 7:42 AM:

" Wow, an honest guy who will tell you what he's thinking, amazing. Of course, it won't be long before all the George Warlord Bush folks get on here and start their smear posts. "

Jordan wrote on Oct 23, 2006 7:38 AM:

" He's already a typical Democrat flip-flopper..."I will run", "I won't run", "I might run". Kerry, Jr. "

reader wrote on Oct 23, 2006 6:29 AM:

" The choices we have these days.I am getting so tired hearing about Hillary an Obama.I wish Cartman would run. "

too funny wrote on Oct 23, 2006 5:37 AM:

" I think Obama has a few surprises awaiting him on the campaign trail. And just what is his record? I think he will be as surpised as Hillary said she was about the reactions from the people. This guy just thinks he can walk in and be president and really not have to do anything. Does he realize the presidency is work? Let's see, negotiating with other countries, ooh. How do I do that? Appointing people for positions like judges. Presenting policies for our country to live by. Taxes? Does he have a postiion on that and the zillion others things he needs a position on. Him being president would like having a kindergartner teach the class. I know you can't judge a book by its cover but the book has to have something to fill the pages. Obama I think needs a little more "experience" under his belt. "

Obama Lied? wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:56 AM:

" Earlier this year on Meet the Press, he said he would not consider a run for president in 2008. “That was how I was thinking at that time,’’ said Obama. President Bush with congressional support initiated the War on Terror based, in part, on intelligence the U.S. had "at the time" yet the Democrats call bush a liar. Funny how Monday-morning quarterbacks are selective in who they attack. "

Harry wrote on Oct 23, 2006 4:46 AM:

" Its holloween and everything 'scary' come out at holloween. AND this is scary!! President HA! He is lucky he is where he is at. "

Don't get it wrote on Oct 23, 2006 2:20 AM:

" Maybe I'm missing something, what exactly has this man done besides claim to be poor, write a book, give a speech (that he probably didn't write) at the '04 DNC and take a trip to Africa (thanks taxpayers!)? What are his political views and ambitions? Can anyone honestly tell me? One thing's obvious...he's learned under Dick "Grandstand Master" Durbin in that he'll do anything to keep his name in the news while doing very little so far. "

DB wrote on Oct 23, 2006 12:21 AM:

" I think the best thing Gov. Rod can do is stay as far away from Obama as he can. "

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