vthorseshoe wrote:Obama is #1. a person who has learned how to feed the public what they want to hear.
He hasn't said anything that I want to hear.
#2. His being the first black candidate for President is no reason to put him office, yet it will swing a lot of votes.
That will swing votes both ways.
#3. If you truly think he will change things quickly or even at all, then do one thing.
Write down EVERY PROMISE this man makes and see just how many he actually accomplishes if he gets into office.
Actually, I'm more afraid that he will do as he promises. I don't like any of the changes he promisses.
He is a very accomplished speaker and has the ability to suck folks in with his retoric.
I keep hearing this but I think he's a lousy public speaker especially when he isn't reading. He stutters and stammers like someone who is afflicted.
You forgot to mention that his friends are all anti-American extremists (like the Rev Right, criminals like Rezco, or terrorists like Ayres (sp?). I don't understand how he could even get a high enough security clearance.
McCain, will make promises and many he will not be able to keep, but he is a true american who was in a horrific situation and came through it with VALOR.
NOT ONE PERSON has questioned his ordeal or his strength while captured in Vietnam..
This is a man who admits his mistakes and owns up to them publicly asking no quarter.
This is a leader who will make tough decisions and will stand behind his decisions with out being wishy washy when questioned by the press or public.
You young folks can't remember Vietnam, but those who served remember.
It was a hell hole and the government of the US and the general public of the US gave the veterans NOTHING upon their return.
The vets have had to fight for everything they should have gotten for just serving.
Help begins at home, and that doesn't mean by leaders we voted in who's first concern is greasing their own palms so when push come to shove they will survive while letting the rest of us fall.
It is a shame to bail out the crooks and corporate leaders who have robbed from the very folks who work for them, buy their products, or elect them into office.
It is time the public quit asking for and giving handouts.
If your a good farrier, you survive. If your not a good farrier or businessman or horseman you fail and disapear.
SO SHOULD IT BE FOR CORPORATIONS AND POLITICIANS.
my 2 cents worth

I wouldn't expect any big changes from McCain but, again, I don't want the kind of change that Obama threatens us with.