tobster1911 |
07-31-2008 07:34 AM |
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Originally Posted by nostatic
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And of course the same can't be said about the right..."anyone but a democrat, especially Osambama..."
There are a lot of details here - doubt very many have bothered to read them. And that goes for the left and the right.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
I agree with some of what he says, disagree with other parts, and wonder how he's going to pay for this. I come to pretty much the same conclusion when I read McCain's (less detailed) stances. For me the thing that tips the scales is that I think Obama can work the system and get some consensus here and there. Perhaps more importantly, he seems to be able to inspire people - McCain is a snooze. This country is capable of great things, but not with an apathetic population.
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I previously looked at both of their official sites and here is what stands out to me.
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/
1. The order of the issues.
Obama (1) Civil Rights (2) Defense (3) Disability (4) Economy
McCain (1) Economy (2) Energy (3) Security (4) Health Care
Yes I realize that Obama is in alphabetical order. McCain's seem to be in order of priority. So how do I know which issues are highest in Obama's eyes? I personally think the order of McCain's issues is more correct.
2. Obama's "Blueprint for America" has a large (IMO) focus on unionizing. This is not surprising per say but I work for a company that is dealing with potential unionization. I can say for SURE that it would kill this company. It is an international semiconductor company that is struggling to turn around. Enlarge this to the national level and I don't see anything good for the economy...
3. The biggest problem I see is the economy. I actually give McCain the benefit that he admits that he is not an economic genius. I don't expect the president to "know" everything. If he gets the right people and stays out of the way, the US will be much better off then someone who considers themselves an expert on everything. But Obama was a community organizer who went from $70k to $400k right. Besides he "consults" with guys like Warren Buffet..... :rolleyes:
4. I am more interested right now with who they both surround themselves with. That will be a very telling factor.
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Do we need change? The world is changing. We either become active in our course or we sit back and let it pass us by. You bet we need change. The only question imho is which direction and how we proceed.
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By definition we will have change. Bush can't win again....
Wait, you said " We either become active". I want a president who will basically get out of the peoples way and let them do what needs to be done. I don't want want a president that is all about the " I will save the country." The president should lead by guiding small corrections to the direction not by dictating change to the population. (for their own good of course)
McCain would not have been my first choice but between him and Obama, I have go with McCain causing less damage. (pending announcement of surrounding staff/cabinet)
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