When did thoughtfulness, in this case about a lapel pin, become a character flaw?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02
Seems like Obama's opponents' attempts to discredit him have a hint of bitter desperation. Stuff like this contrasts Obama from others in my mind - he just continues with his message of positive change. Maybe there is something to his message of transcending traditional negative politics. What's your opinion - is Obama special, or are people like me simply delusional as many curmudgeons are saying?
Hi Dan-
The pin deal is just politics. Would not get upset about it. My feeling is if McCain was not running I would vote for Obama over all the other candidates. In fact I voted for Obama when he ran for US Senator. I do feel that Obama is in for a real shock if he wins in trying to push his agenda. More tax, spend and regulate with a government answer for every problem won't fly in the real world. Also I feel that his voting record and who he supports paints a different picture than what he preaches. He has added 24 earmarks to legislation in his short time in the Senate (McCain has never added an ear mark in all his years in the Senate). Obama has endorsed the most corrupt regime in Cook County government in the last election, cozied up to indicted lobbyist Tony Rezko, and has the most liberal voting record in the Senate. Also his cut and run policy in Iraq could be disastrous. I do think in the general election in the fall he will softed his views on many things and become more of a centralist than a left wing liberal.
The debate tonight should be interesting. It could be Billary's (not a typo) last stand. Look for her to come out firing bullets at the chosen one. If she comes across to vindictive it will really backfire on her.
Here is a good NY Times column on McCain by David Brooks:
The fall campaign will be real interesting and look forward to further dialog with you.
Curmudgeon DAD
Hah, I like that, "the chosen one", sticking to your curmudgeon persona:) You make good points, and it helps me be more level-headed.
While Obama does use earmarks, he places in the bottom quarter of all senators, and I believe only uses them for schools & hospitals. McCain has the upper hand here, he is one of the only senators who does not use earmarks - but perhaps that is in reaction to his involvement in the Keating Five scandal in the 80s.
So none are perfect. But Obama has consistently shown me that he thinks independently, and thinks things through. I'll join the multitudes who have been moved by the "chosen one's" oratory. And that's not such a bad thing:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120398899374792349.html
Hah, I like that, "the chosen one", sticking to your curmudgeon persona:) You make good points, and it helps me be more level-headed.
While Obama does use earmarks, he places in the bottom quarter of all senators, and I believe only uses them for schools & hospitals. McCain has the upper hand here, he is one of the only senators who does not use earmarks - but perhaps that is in reaction to his involvement in the Keating Five scandal in the 80s.
So none are perfect. But Obama has consistently shown me that he thinks independently, and thinks things through. I'll join the multitudes who have been moved by the "chosen one's" oratory. And that's not such a bad thing:
http://online.wsj.com/article
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