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bobbie1988 Commented on Obama Entering White House With High Favorables -- And Bush Leaving With High Disapproval by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-11T03:35:33Z

I think Obama has earned the high ratings right now as he ran a near perfect campaign that demonstrated his sharp skills and his smart choice of people. His choice of advisers should be even more interesting as we look for smart individuals ready to bring change.

I think George Bush is a lost cause. His failed policies and actions speak for themselves. His failure to bring Osama Bin Laden in after so many years is just one of many failures. Getting into a war where we didn't belong is another. He deserves his low rating. We have suffered the last eight years. We have seen that the Republican theory of "trickle down economics" does not work. Executives have padded their salaries and given themselves unfounded bonuses in excess of billions of dollars. AIG wants more money for bailout and yet they haven't been made to answer to their excessive spending of $400,000 after the first bailout for a "retreat". What other excessive spending have they done? Things are out of control. The economy is out of control.

Now is a time for hope. A time for change. We must hold corporations accountable. And we must get our economy under control.

bobbie1988 Commented on Lieberman Lends His Name To Fear-Mongering Documentary On American Muslims And Terrorism by Justin Elliott

2008-11-11T02:32:11Z

I don't know about the film but I do know that Lieberman lost my respect when he spoke against Obama for the McCain Campaign. I definitely believe he should lose his Chairmanship and far as the caucus is concerned, I think he chose his party ties during the campaign. Are we to believe that after supporting the Republicans, that he now wants to flip-flop back to the Democrats? After all, he disagreed with Obama's ideas, so now is he going to embrace them? I don't think so. So what good is he anyway? I just don't believe in him anymore. He's lost my respect and trust.

bobbie1988 Commented on Poll: Obama's Election Improves African-Americans' Views Of America by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-11T01:12:14Z

I wasn't sure whites would vote for a black man but they did, in record numbers. I was also glad to hear that the blacks turned out in numbers, standing in lines for 2 - 3 hours. And the young people turned out. Actually, 62,450,831 turned out to vote for Obama.
As far as I'm concerned the electorate reflected the choice of the people more this time than it did for Al Gore, who won the popular vote and lost by only a few hundred votes that would've been reversed with a recount.
People got involved in the whole process. Obama's campaign was financed by small donations from millions of people. Volunteers were everywhere working for the cause. People were making phone calls from their homes into key states. People were writing commentaries to clarify the McCain/Palin accusations that were untrue and raising fear among undecideds. We all did our part and definitely participated in a true democratic process. We succeeded in change by working together. My spirits are therefore hightened from all of this and I have a new belief in people. We can do it. I just hope people continue to be involved in what happens next.

bobbie1988 Commented on Will Obama Support Lieberman Staying As Chair Of Homeland Security Committee? by Greg Sargent

2008-11-10T23:58:50Z

I don't think Lieberman should keep his Chairmanship. He chose his party, he chose the Republicans. As to the caucus, I don't know why he would want to stay in the Democratic caucus if he believes in the Republicans policies enough to campaign for them. I don't trust him anymore, that's all I know.

bobbie1988 Commented on Election Central Sunday Roundup by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-10T06:15:23Z

I agree with you Chris J. I feel the Repugs played such dirty tricks when campaigning, saying Obama was a terrorist, unamerican, etc. That it made the hard right go nuts and increased the death threats on Obama and his family. And despite their efforts Obama won, but they've spent the last couple weeks (before and after the elction) buying guns and ammo. They are so sure that Obama will take their guns away.
His only comment I heard was against oozies. I don't think they should be available either, they end up in the hands of crooks or menatally ill people and kill people. There was a case on TV where a father gave his 8 year old son an oozie to shoot, it rebound and shot the kid in his head killing him instantly. They should be used only by our armies in war. That's where they really belong. Otherwise I have no problem with rifles or hand guns and I bet Obama doesn't either. These hard right people are just paranoid individuals that go to the extremes in thinking, I don't care if they stay in their homes and hide. When they start seeing changes maybe they'll come out, maybe not. They may refuse to believe too. I really don't care. I care more for people with good common sense. Those people voted for Obama. LOL.

bobbie1988 Commented on Reid: What Lieberman Did Was "Improper" And "Wrong" by Greg Sargent

2008-11-08T00:35:35Z

I think he should be thrown off his chairmanship and out of the caucus. He chose his side by speaking at the Republican Conventyion and then campaigning with McCain. He's no Democrat anymore.

bobbie1988 Commented on Obama: My Election Demonstrates That "The Dream Of Our Founders Is Alive" by Greg Sargent

2008-11-05T08:22:05Z

I'm so happy for the USA and Obama! I'm looking forward to who he selects to work for him, but guaranteed they will be very intelligent like Obama. He always surrounds himself with the best people, the most knowledgeable and experienced. 2008 will be a good year.

bobbie1988 Commented on Obama: "You've Never Seen Dick Cheney Delighted Before" by Greg Sargent

2008-11-03T03:24:54Z

Obama's campaign has been brilliant and a perfect example of Obama's leadership capabilities. He has done his part now we must do our part and vote Tuesday. And if there are long lines, we must be patient and hang in there. And don't take the polls to heart, everyone of us needs to vote no matter what the lead is. I'll be in line Tuesday and then glued to my TV after that. You can bet on it.

bobbie1988 Commented on Poll: Obama Has Banked Big Lead In Early Vote by Eric Kleefeld

2008-11-02T00:05:02Z

I agree. Every vote counts. We can't take the lead for granted. Every citizen must do their part and vote. Better to win by a landslide then lose by a small margin.

bobbie1988 Commented on More Slippage In Arizona For McCain by Greg Sargent

2008-10-31T23:52:20Z

McCain has made several mistakes;

His campaign has been less than perfect. His dirty tactics have worked against him. Obama's campaign has been almost infallible.

He nominated Sarah Palin for VP who's foreign affairs experience is that she can see Russia. 59% of people polled said they feel Palin is unqualified to be VP and question his wisdom based on his choice.

bobbie1988 Commented on The Obama Infomercial: How To Spend Their War Chest Before The Election Is Over by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-30T03:50:51Z

I thought it was great. It was totally down to earth and very real. Obama's campaign is an example of how well he will lead. He has picked the best people to run his campaign and he has talked to the right people about the issues. you know if he is voted President he will surround himself with terrific people not like Bush with his questionable selections he made of people who had little experience and were his friends. Obama is totally informed and in touch.

bobbie1988 Commented on McCain Campaign Now Advertising In West Virginia by Greg Sargent

2008-10-29T04:52:04Z

The Republicans always use scare tactics. Bush really used it to get re-elected. John Kerry didn't have a chance against the Republican scare machine.

bobbie1988 Commented on McCain Thinks He Deserves a Prize by astral66

2008-10-28T06:03:18Z

It's nice that he had the idea to become president some day. Obama chose to run for president from a cause, the country was crying out for help and for change and he felt that he could help. That's a big difference.

bobbie1988 Commented on Chuck Hagel on Palin: "I Don't Think She Is Qualified to be the President of the United States" by astral66

2008-10-28T05:56:20Z

I don't know how McCain could claim Obama as an alitist when he himself is the elite with his private jet, 7 homes and 13 cars who is he kidding? Obama has one home and one car and the only thing fancy is his graduation from Harvard which is a wonderful qualification for President.

During this election, Palin has been running against Obama, not Joe Biden. I sincerely question McCain's choice of VP when, in an interview, she couldn't name one newspaper or magazine she has read. The McCain campaign has done quite a job protecting her from the press and the interviews they have let her do, she has shown her ignorance of the issues of the country.

And if she is a proud American, an American of the people why is her husband a cessationalist who wants to separate from the USA who she supports. And McCain chose not to consider this in his appointment of Palin. How is she like all of us?

bobbie1988 Commented on Dozens Of Call Center Workers Walk Off Job In Protest Rather Than Read McCain Script Attacking Obama by Greg Sargent

2008-10-28T05:17:29Z

There is a big difference between the candidates. McCain is a believer in the trickle down theory; give the rich and corporations the tax cuts and they will trickle these profits down to the people. But it doesn't work. The corporations give themselves higher salaries and bigger bonuses and little trickles down to us. Obama believes in building upwards. Give the middle class more tax cuts amd this will create more spending which will increase the need for higher production and profit. Right now the only ones getting a tax cut right now are the rich and the corporations thanks to George Bush, and McCane wants to make these tax cuts permanent. This is why we need a change otherwise it's 4 more years like the last 8 years with Bush.