I dont think McCain is smart enough to make innuendos.

Kerry's problem was not overconfidence but a lack of it. Obama, having barely beaten a very tough competitor, sees McCain as cardboard.

We will disagree. I think he saw his election as a foregone conclusion, and that is why he campaigned so badly. (Some would say arrogantly).



Can you document this assertion? This is the first I have seen it - from the media, Obama or McCain.

 

AD, I agree with your opinion, honestly!  I hope I'm not coming across as that his, Obama's race should be a trump card?!  It is a novelty because never before as one such as he, (race) been at that position) however, I, just like many of his supporters, would like this not to be the reason why so many are afraid.  I do understand the fear of "what ifs" but how can he stand a chance when he is not being given one, not being treated or looked at fairly just because of what he is?  My point in this article was to say, enough already!  We need to look at the factors that are important, not just that he is a black man running for president!

 

Redgloves, if that is the case I can't say I blame Obama either!

 

To be fair to Hillary, personally, I think she lost because she was being condenscending and petty!  Plus her husband took over her campaign half of the times!  She did what she did and she ran a good race!  I'll give her credit for that because she showed strength and charisma in the face of everything.

Obama is damn if he does and damn if he doesn't because if he doesn't show confidence, he doesn't know what he's doing, if he talks too much, he should be quiet and less assertive, if he goes overseas, he shouldn't have gone, meanwhile, before that, he hasn't been anywhere and is out of touch with the troops, etc.!  Go figure!

This is a bill of particulars that many, many of us share. But let's think about it..when did it all really start to take shape?

One of the latest emails that is being circulated reminded me of the following and is well worth taking into consideration:

Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. And for 7 of those years,  the ecomony was doing pretty well.

As little as over one year ago consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high. Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon. The unemployment rate was 4.5%. The Dow Jones hit a record high at 14,000 +. Americans were buying cars and  taking vacations.

But some AMercians wanted change, so in 2006, they voted for a Democrat congress and yes siree, we got "change". ...the kind of change that I would venture lead to your particular bill of particulars which are like so many others....

In the past year, consumer confidence plummeted,  gasoline went to over $4.00 a gallon. Unemployment went up to 5% ....a 10% increase and  1% of American homes are in foreclosure.

 

 

Yes, there is. It's called "change" that Obama promises to bring if he is elected. How much more of this kind of change can you take is what is at issue.

 

"much more qualified"....Obama should come back after he is old and gray and perhaps serve in the war somewhere....then again....maybe he should marry a presiding presidential female...but too late for that...then again, run for governor somewhere, become governor and have a father who was President before....wait..too late for that too....also too late for learning to do anything like some of the politicians before him...AD with all due respect, just me being sarcastic!  

Let's face it, Obama won't win, he doesn't stand a chance and if I were him, I would run for the hills and forget about running for President of these United States! 

 

How far back do you want to go?  Lets face it, the economy slumping has happened from time to time, and the rebound has taken place to make up for those losses.  However, this is the first time it has been such a struggle because of the boomerang effects that has finally caught up to our great President, and to the people who have made really large mistakes! 

 

In essence it is going to be change or more of the same as McCain promises, which would you rather have?  Of course, no need to answer that one!

 

Like I said above....see my response to Adventure Dude!

If you like high taxes for the rich only.
If you support egalitarianisn.
If you support an inventive economy.

You just make it up?  

I realize the sarcasm but FS can you tell me what experience does he have that suggests he should be the commander and chief operating officer of the United States?

The previous 3 presidents all had experience of being the Governor of an entire state. Please don't make the mistake that this is the limitation for 'criteria' but being in such a leadership position does call one to recognize 'related' experience.

Obama is currently working on his 3rd year in the Senate. The only other president to have less than 5 years in the senate (since 1900's) and become president was Richard Nixon (3 years also). Where they separate is Nixon served as an US Navy lieutenant commander in the Pacific during World War II. Again not saying serving in the military is the limitation for 'criteria/qualification' but being that the President is also responsible for the military this would be 'related' experience.

FS, can you give me any criteria that would suggest that Obama has 'related' experience for the position that he is applying for?



I think he does stand a chance or else I wouldn't have taken the time to express my view. My concern (until shown otherwise) is that people are trying to put someone who 'might' be equivalent to that of a cashier in charge of the whole grocery store.

Of Course IMO.

Hope you are well (sincerely).

Amen to that!  The Amendments voted for the people who are chosen,...it is all guess work after all, and we can only cross our fingers and pray for what we hope the outcome we want!

 

 

And I thank you for sharing your views!    Most of the men who have been President, were Governors, I guess this disqualifies Obama, anyone else but Obama, this is a one-dimentional way of thinking.  

 

Other than being a US citizen born in the United States of America and over the age of requirement?

 

Other than having the qualities to be a great leader, sound judgement, being able to make decisions, the right ones, (and as we all know, half of the time, most of the Presidents in power, do not make the right decisions - thus this is not necessarily a requirement I guess!). 

 

As for "related" experience, it is not a requirement that political experience makes you a good President, it does help, and in that case, Senator Obama may just be a Junior Senator in the US Senate, however, prior to that he was a Senator for the State of Illinois for about 8 years, he was a lawyer. 

 

You know what else, Obama exudes the confidence & eloquence that we need in our leadership, not fumbling and bumbling. He also seems to have a vision of where our country could be, that others don't seem to see. But so many of his naysayers consider this to be a bad trait, too cocky and definitely talks too much....more good qualities for a great leader!lol!

 

Technically,  if experience is really what the people are looking for, then either Guiliani, Romney or Huckabee should have been the frontrunner! 

You can peruse this website to get more details on the "related" experience of Barack Obama.

Inventive economy is one that is not content with relying on lockstep reactions, such as YES, YES, by all means DRILL, drill for more oil! B&S and ilk bailouts, the free market as though it were really free despite its risks. Inventive economy is an approach to a better world of goods and services for those denied material gain.

So if I'm understanding you correctly "Inventive Economy" is essentially socialism. Sorry but I just can't get behind that as Socialism (and it's partner Communism) has been proven not to work (Cuba, USSR, etc).