The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Prudence]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Something about Obama just rubs me the wrong way. Despite the fact that she kinda bugs me, I'm going to vote for Hillary. I just want the woman-president thing, and I love the thought of Bill as First Fella.

I've been thinking about this a lot - I think that what bothers me about Obama is his message of change. Now, granted, I'm not happy with the status quo - but now it seems like his primary selling point is that he's an unknown. I don't know that I want an unknown. I don't trust the office holder period, and at this point, after the W Presidency, I'd rather at least feel like I know what I'm getting into, rather than rolling the dice and hoping I like what I get.

I know Hillary talks out of both sides of her mouth, will say whatever it takes to get what she wants, and is totally in it for herself. I might not be thrilled with it, but at least it won't be a surprise.

[BarTopDancer]

Regardless if it is Obama or Hillary history will be made with the first Black or first female candidate running for POTUS.

[Alex]

The recent use of Bill Clinton as attack dog has reinforced my disqualification of Hillary Clinton simply because I think it is a bad idea to put a former president back in the White House, even if -- and perhaps especially if -- it is in an informal capacity.

[dlrp_bopazot]

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by dlrp_bopazot

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

I already know what my Swiss relatives think about American Politics - and it's ain't terribly nice. I'd love to hear it, but be prepared for the patriotic to be insulted.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I already know what my Swiss relatives think about American Politics - and it's ain't terribly nice. I'd love to hear it, but be prepared for the patriotic to be insulted.

I beg to differ. The truly patriotic will not be offended.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by dlrp_bopazot

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

What NA says- be prepared for roughly the same reception one would get in France (or any other country) for venturing their opinions. Doesn't make them less valid, good or bad, just means people are the same all over this world when it comes to their home turf- they tend to get defensive. I am very interested in what you think, btw, just a caution that others might take exception and to be prepared to argue your position. (Especially if you like Bush).

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

(Especially if you like Bush).

I don't even like Bush anymore. It's been a while.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by dlrp_bopazot

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

While I'm sure it's not pretty, I'd love to hear what you have to say.
I think that we're all "grown up" enough to respect yet another opinion in the mix.

[SacTown Chronic]

I'd vote for Obama even if I did disagree with him on every political issue simply because I perceive him to be a good and honorable man....and that's good enough for me these days. In fact, that's better than good enough -- it's a goddamned better thing than we've had politics-wise in this country for a long time.


So yeah, I'm giving Barrack Obama the chance to fall flat on his face as president. The results can't be any worse than what Bush has wrought.


Why the fvck not?