Before the vice presidential debate began, I was watching (biased) coverage of students on campus who had gathered to cheer on the Obama camp. I saw a lot of these signs 
being waved in the air and it brought to mind visions of totalitarian governments around the country ... whose people are maintained by means of an all-embracing ideology and propaganda disseminated through the state-controlled mass media. The mainly college students hanging around seemed to be hypnotized. They chanted for change, change change ... but couldn't really iterate what exactly that change was — other than a charismatic face.
being waved in the air and it brought to mind visions of totalitarian governments around the country ... whose people are maintained by means of an all-embracing ideology and propaganda disseminated through the state-controlled mass media. The mainly college students hanging around seemed to be hypnotized. They chanted for change, change change ... but couldn't really iterate what exactly that change was — other than a charismatic face.I have many reasons for not wanting Obama as the next president. Aside from issues I disagree with, I feel he's spiritually dangerous and misleading ... a wolf in sheep's clothing, if I may. His ideals seem to mirror socialism. And it's rubbing off. Look at the ridiculousness of these children singing about some man they know nothing about. Come on parents and teachers — these kids aren't young enough to make decisions like this, so don't force it down their throats. When I was that young, I was singing songs for Earth Day and about Jesus changing me and our world.
Everything is 'universal this' and 'universal that.' Obama preaches service to others, yet his contributions to charity and church for years were barely one percent of his and his wife's income. While he was an Illinois state senator, he couldn't make up his mind, and voted 'present' 130 times, rather than 'aye' or 'nay.' Walk the walk, Mr. Obama, don't just talk the talk. He's been in Washington, D.C for just four years, but he'll play the lack of experience card against his opponent's running mate. And in the Capitol, he voted 'no vote' or 'present' nearly 200 times — and often on important issues (you can read more at projectvotesmart.org). What has he really done?
Another red flag: the media's love affair. And most of them spew hate: just watch Keith Olberman and Chris Matthews. It makes me ashamed to be a journalist. And he's already got them in his pocket.
Anyway, there is so much research out there to do, so many lies to get through, so many hot-button issues important to some, but not to others. So I'm curious, for those of you who are considering a vote for Obama, please give me some insight, tell me your reasons. All I've heard, as I mentioned earlier, is he'll bring change — even from Hollywood hotshots.
I've got my journalist hat on and my curiosity is asking you: Why?
Everything is 'universal this' and 'universal that.' Obama preaches service to others, yet his contributions to charity and church for years were barely one percent of his and his wife's income. While he was an Illinois state senator, he couldn't make up his mind, and voted 'present' 130 times, rather than 'aye' or 'nay.' Walk the walk, Mr. Obama, don't just talk the talk. He's been in Washington, D.C for just four years, but he'll play the lack of experience card against his opponent's running mate. And in the Capitol, he voted 'no vote' or 'present' nearly 200 times — and often on important issues (you can read more at projectvotesmart.org). What has he really done?
Another red flag: the media's love affair. And most of them spew hate: just watch Keith Olberman and Chris Matthews. It makes me ashamed to be a journalist. And he's already got them in his pocket.
Anyway, there is so much research out there to do, so many lies to get through, so many hot-button issues important to some, but not to others. So I'm curious, for those of you who are considering a vote for Obama, please give me some insight, tell me your reasons. All I've heard, as I mentioned earlier, is he'll bring change — even from Hollywood hotshots.
I've got my journalist hat on and my curiosity is asking you: Why?
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I am voting for Barack Obama. I am not a Democrat, nor a Republican – and I came to this conclusion recently. I’ll keep my reasons as succinct as possible, but first a few points about my worldview which support my decision:
• I believe the USA has a financial responsibility as the richest country in the world
• I believe the USA is no more holy or worthy of God’s grace than any other country
• I believe that no country as a unit is inherently evil
• I believe terrorism is a matter of heart which is not bound by any political or geographical restrictions
• I believe it is shameful that the richest in our country have access to far better Education and Health Care, while the poorest go without.
• I believe that generational poverty is real, and that I would have followed my parent’s footsteps without the support of Government programs to fund my education.
• I believe the church, not the government, has a responsibility to carry out God’s work
• I believe Communism cannot work because of our tendency to act in greed and selfishness. I believe Capitalism only works when we embrace greed and selfishness and therefore is equally evil and disastrous if not restrained.
• I believe it is not the place of the executive branch to create or judge legislation.
• I believe the USA must the leader in alternative energy technology
In short, I see Barack Obama as the face of what the USA needs to be right now. The world is watching us. Barack Obama is a leader who will remain calm and rational in the face of a crisis. He is not afraid to speak to world leaders as fellow humans rather than black-and-white friends and enemies. He understands that our actions in the middle east are fueling rather than squelching hate towards our country. I believe he will enter war only when necessary, and will seek the council of our country’s best military advisors first rather than charge on with his personal thoughts as commander in chief.
His role as a community organizer in Chicago gave him the experience to understand lower and middle class America. He will support programs that break our educational gap and strengthen the middle class. He will support regulation against corporations that have enjoyed 8 years of free-wheeling capitalism. He supports an equal education opportunity for all, and fair pay and working conditions for teachers.
The Japanese have made such great strides in the automotive industry because nearly 100% of their new technology development is funded by their government and repaid as the profits come rolling in. Our system relies on the market to generate our innovation, but we have neglected to recognize that the market is bigger than our 50 states, and not everyone is playing by our rules. We need to fiscally support new technology development in the areas of alternative energy, aerospace, and automotive.
Barack Obama challenges Americans to act. He is a strong charismatic leader that recognizes that he works for the people. All George Bush has ever asked me to do is spend more money to stimulate our economy, as our deficit grows and grows.
With regards to his “present” votes in the senate: this is a common tactic by politicians who do not support the initiation of a bill, or believe the bill is unconstitutional but not inherently wrong. See http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/01/24/fact_check_obamas_present_votes/. I am concerned that his charitable giving is low, but is has risen in recent years. See http://bp1.blogger.com/_otfwl2zc6Qc/R-o-rOFFtSI/AAAAAAAAEF4/SWz4BE7YXJs/s1600-h/tax.jpg
Barack Obama is not the perfect candidate, but I see John McCain as a unstable man who will carry on the psychotic and self-centered practices of the past 8 years. We will continue to police the world as if we are the hand of God. The rich in our country will get richer, the poor will get poorer, and our corporations will grow as the move manufacturing jobs overseas. His knee-jerk political games have only backfired: the selection of Sarah Pailin, the halting of his campaign, etc.
Perhaps this could have been much shorter my saying: we absolutely need change (as we face a world war and another great depression), and John McCain scares the bejesus out of me :)
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