Why is it Cool to vote for Obama?

[everchanging]

Well I am voting for Obama, I wasn't aware that it was "cool" I agree with his policies, especially regarding the issues that directly affect me. So I can't really answer your question except to say that to attribute all votes to a cult of personality is as bad as it is to attribute the lack of votes to a skin color. Most voters, vote because of their beliefs, not because it's in vogue, and notwithstanding the correctness or lack thereof of their beliefs.

Its good to vote by the issues not color, sex or pregnant daughters but how can you be so sure you agree with his policies? He is completely vague. He talks about all these great things he is going to do then intentionally ignores questions as to how; or where the funds are coming from?

 

[Alexandrah]

It's cool to vote for Obama because people are desperate for something different. Can anyone honestly say their life has been vastly improved in the past 8 years? How have our foreign relations fared during the presidency of George Bush?

As a federal employee I can say that I will always vote for the democrat because historically we are treated better when democrats hold public office.

 

[overit]

Maybe most people vote on the issues-at least that's what I'm doing. I think him having Biden definately helps w/the experience part. Lord knows Cheney dictated Bushs' every move pretty much, so VP's can and DO have much power. I was originally a Hillary supporter and thought she was definately more experienced. With Obama there was a trust issue for a while for me, I just couldn't put my finger on it. I was dissapointed w/the nomination to him instead of Hillary but will vote for him because we greatly agree on the issues, and with time my trust has built for him, not to mention I'm happy w/Biden also. (though I would have loved an Obama/Clinton ticket).I don't think it's "cool" to vote for him, you have younger generations that follow him more, they also tend to vote liberal for the most part. people are voting for the issues, people are tired of what the last 8 years have done to our country and abroad, and people are ready for things to change....Obama brings them the hope that it can, where the feeling for McCain and ultra conservative absitenence only program supporter Palin (w/her pregnant teen) ....just don' cut it for many of us and we greatly disagree on the issues. Not about cool....it's about wanting change, it's about policy changes, it's about the issues we care about.

 

[deliciousBass]

I am only voting for Obama because it is cool to do so and I don't have a mind of my own. I just jump on the 'Bama Bandwagon and I feel secure in following the crowd. Nevermind the issues, they're not important. I just want to feel like I belong to something.

Right? I'm pretty sure that's what you wanted to hear, Chris, so I gave you want you wanted.

Oh, that's not enough? Okay, how about all liberals are tree hugging bunny humpers who eat babies, hate God, support gay marriage, and bend over backwards to support terrorist regimes. Oh, and we are all also closet communists who believe in taxing ourselves into prosperity.

Conservatism, on the other hand, is the way to fix America. It's worked out real well for us but I want change because I'm a liberal idiot who can't stand the status quo even though things are great.

 

[LOVEthroughINTELLECT]

I did not know that it is "cool" to vote for any candidate.

News to me.

 

[deliciousBass]

When they found out who McCain had picked as a VP...

 

[acropolis]

it's cool to vote for obama because he's the better candidate

 

[Wren]

When they found out who McCain had picked as a VP...

 

[Wren]

it's cool to vote for obama because he's the better candidate

 

[swtldy622]

Love your sig. I am voting for Obama because I do believe he is the better candidate. I am tired of all these people talking about lack of experience. Last time I checked, neither McCain nor Obama has been President of the United States of America. AND for the most part, I agree with everything he outlined in his speech at the convention. I really want to see what McCain has to say, though that won't change my mind. I don't want another 4 years of conservatism, look where that has gotten us.

Conservatism scares me, so McCain/Palin scares the crap outta me. I can't imagine somthing happening to McCain and she has to take his place.

I hate all the bickering in politics. They call each other names, question people's patriotism, question people's religious beliefs (this really ticks me off), and lack of so-called "experience" just so they can take our attention away from the REAL issues. Let's talk about this economy, Iraq and Afghanistan, healthcare, gas prices; let's talk about that. You gotta admit though, they know how a lot of American's think. That's why they use these tactics AND they work. People fall for them hook, line, and sinker.


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[Sketcher]

No. I'm white, so is my sister, and other Obama supporters that I know. We voted for him because we thought that Hillary Clinton would be a terrible president (and she doesn't have any more real experience than Obama) not because of any "white guilt". I might think that "white guilt" might be possible with people if his main opposition (it was her primaries to lose is the general thought) hadn't been Hillary Clinton. There are people who can't stand her on both sides of the conservative and liberal spectrum (although for very different reasons).

So you don't think his race works into his charisma at all, or the media's idolizing him?

 

[Sketcher]

Conservatism scares me, so McCain/Palin scares the crap outta me. I can't imagine somthing happening to McCain and she has to take his place.

Why does conservatism scare you?

I hate all the bickering in politics. They call each other names, question people's patriotism, question people's religious beliefs (this really ticks me off), and lack of so-called "experience" just so they can take our attention away from the REAL issues. Let's talk about this economy, Iraq and Afghanistan, healthcare, gas prices; let's talk about that.

Wish the liberal media people would get the memo.

Character does count, though. Leadership experience plays into the role of President in a big way as well. On those merits alone, I think John McCain wins. On the issues, I also think he's the better of the two. I'm not afraid to talk about the issues at all. In fact, it's because of Obama's stance on the issues that I'm so strongly against him.

 

[Wren]

So you don't think his race works into his charisma at all, or the media's idolizing him?

No, I don't think that race has anything to do with his charisma. His charisma comes from being a fantastic speaker who seems to really understand the problems happening in this country. I couldn't care less that he's an African-American.

The media is very very fickle. They practically drool over McCain's maverick image. He's been a media darling for much, much longer than Obama. He just seems like less of a media darling since the fickle media is obsessed with Obama's ethnicity. I truly believe it's the media that is obsessed with Obama's ethnicity and not his supporters. I mean, it makes a good headline or story in general when you can go on and on about a historical race (with Obama being the first African-American to hold a major party presidential nomination).

 

[Sketcher]

No, I don't think that race has anything to do with his charisma. His charisma comes from being a fantastic speaker who seems to really understand the problems happening in this country. I couldn't care less that he's an African-American.

The media is very very fickle. They practically drool over McCain's maverick image. He's been a media darling for much, much longer than Obama. He just seems like less of a media darling since the fickle media is obsessed with Obama's ethnicity. I truly believe it's the media that is obsessed with Obama's ethnicity and not his supporters. I mean, it makes a good headline or story in general when you can go on and on about a historical race (with Obama being the first African-American to hold a major party presidential nomination).

You don't think the media is supporting him, giving him softball questions, flattering coverage, not pressing on the Ayers issue (imagine if a Republican candidate had a relationship with an unrepentant domestic terrorist), etc?

 

[Wren]

You don't think the media is supporting him, giving him softball questions, flattering coverage, not pressing on the Ayers issue (imagine if a Republican candidate had a relationship with an unrepentant domestic terrorist), etc?

No, I don't. The media went nuts over the whole Rev. Wright controversy. They do whatever makes a good story.

 

[Sketcher]

No, I don't. The media went nuts over the whole Rev. Wright controversy. They do whatever makes a good story.

Rev. Wright was just one issue, and that was probably let out of the box by the Clinton people, given the timing of it. Somebody had a connection, and somebody probably owed a favor. They had to cover it. But seriously, the National Press Club applauded this man at the press conference he had before he had said anything. I mean, it was enthusiastic stuff. And I don't think it was for some of the things he did that both you and I would agree with. Do you really think Rick Warren or anyone from that school of thought would have gotten such a reception from the same people?

These guys are hard lefties for the most part, and it is no surprise to me that they like Barack Obama. Unfortunately, they are supposed to be fair in their scrutiny and they have not been.

Oh, and BTW - How is a relationship with an unrepentant domestic terrorist NOT a good story?

 

[Wren]

Rev. Wright was just one issue, and that was probably let out of the box by the Clinton people, given the timing of it. Somebody had a connection, and somebody probably owed a favor. They had to cover it. But seriously, the National Press Club applauded this man at the press conference he had before he had said anything. I mean, it was enthusiastic stuff. And I don't think it was for some of the things he did that both you and I would agree with. Do you really think Rick Warren or anyone from that school of thought would have gotten such a reception from the same people?

These guys are hard lefties for the most part, and it is no surprise to me that they like Barack Obama. Unfortunately, they are supposed to be fair in their scrutiny and they have not been.

Oh, and BTW - How is a relationship with an unrepentant domestic terrorist NOT a good story?

NYTimes did a story on it, of course Fox News did, and USA Today did. I'm sure more media sources did too, but I just found those from googling. The media didn't ignore it. It just wasn't as sensational and sound bitey (I mean, Rev. Wright said plenty of things that were endlessly quoted) as the Rev. Wright scandal.

I think we are going to have to agree to disagree that the press is mostly liberal and gentle on Obama. There are plenty of media with conservative biases (in addition to Fox News) IMO.

I saw an interview with a former Press Secretary of Pres. GW Bush on the CBS Morning Show once. They asked him if he thought that the media was liberal and that was why they didn't have a good relationship with Pres. Bush. He (as a politically conservative expert on dealing with the media) said no. He said that the media is just a very negative business that looks for scandal and hot stories and that they will go after any politician of any political party.

 

[RosaVernal]

Why is McCain called a "maverick", anyway?

95% of his votes were in line with what Bush wanted.

 

[GQ Chris]

Look folks, if all was required to be President of the United States was to be an "eloquent" Speaker, than I would cast the first vote for Obama, but the position of Commander in Chief requires so much more than that, it requires Moral Courage and the Character to do what is right for the Country. Those are the two things that Obama lacks, his values are totally different, and he doesn't have the Moral Courage nor Strength of Character to be Commander in Chief and Protect America from Global threats like Iran.

Again, he is a very eloquent speaker, but he lacks Moral Courage and Strength of Character. John McCain is a proven Leader, and has been to Hell and back for his country, Mr.Obama used to be an Editor for Harvard, that is all he ever did.

 

[RosaVernal]

...yes, McCain is the first person I think of when I think of moral character and courage.

What ever happened to that wife he divorced because she was crippled, anyway?