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Originally Posted by Festered
From what I've heard and understand, it will take more than even 2 terms to implement any of them. This country could be in total chaos by then, or worse.
Unfortunately, there is little doubt in my mind that McCain is a shoe-in. Poor white Americans wont vote for Obama, because they're racist, middle-class whites wont vote for him, because they think he's an Islamic terrorist, And rich whites wont vote for him, because he's not really one of them. Hispanics probably wont strongly support him, because they will doubt his priorities, once in office. And moderate and conservative blacks might feel him to be too Oreo to be worth the trouble. Which leaves youthful democrat liberals, age 18-40. To my knowledge, no president has ever been elected by them.
And Bush may not be providing "mental" comfort now. Why should he? He has nothing to gain by it. But back when the evil Bin Laden and Hussein roamed the countryside, he did.
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Well what have you heard and what did you fathom from that. Did you watch tuesday night's debate in it's entirety--even the other two (the first one) and the VP debate? It's not that much of a stretch--that sounds more of a conservative generalization of an analysis.
As for poor white Americans....are you talking about those whom reside in the stereotype of the "red neck, cross burning, confederate-flag hanging, predominantly southerners" as for the racist claim you make. Because I know several poor registered white voters who are in deed Obama supporters; and I can only imagine there are countless others whom can match the number of racist ones you say are out there. So I grant you this possibility, but I fail to see the substantial validity in this argument.
As for middle-class whites and the racist comment...grant they may believe he's an Islamic terrorist, that's only a claim out of ignorance. If you can recall many Americans were saying the same thing about Arab & Indian Americans during and post 9/11. The racial profiling for this group skyrocketed and slightly exceeded those of blacks. Many falsely accused this group and still give sketchy looks at them whom don't assimilate to American culture (ie-Turbans, tunics, etc) at airports and such. So if they are still profiled and we still live as we did before (still vote, still work, etc) even if this were true it wouldn't be as big of a deal; for it has occured before. It simply be a phase we become melodramatic about over the course of time. For those who intend on still believing that story though here's some clarification: He's a christian. His father was Kenyan. His mom was white. His middle name "Hussein" came from his grandfather's last name. "Hussein" became his granddad's name when he converted to Muslim. However he was raised in Hawaii and was raised and still practices christianity.
As for the rich white Americans not voting for him because he's not one of them. This may have some validity; although the justification doesn't seem logical often times this is how that particular group votes. However, my intention is that because now moreso than ever, Obama has received the most "turn around" delegates than ever. By that I mean republican senators, governors, mayors, etc that have turned to the democratic party for Obama's cause and because of the new direction he talks about. Though yes, there are those that may agree with Obama but because of the lobbyists and investments they've already pledged with the republican party in the past--they venture out to their personal interests instead of the greater good of the American People.
Your hispanic argument about them being skeptical about his priorities: I feel this is too genreal and can go both ways for each candidate. And why generalize "hispanics" as a whole. There may not be many, but there are perhaps class differentiations between this group. Some may take offense to that.
Moderate and conservative blacks feeling he's too "Oreo"? Did you watch his speech in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on race, early this year. In addition to this one, the one in the summer in Germany? These claims were assertions that Jesse Jackson made about him early in the campaign; but were later brought up and addressed after he made defamatory remarks about Obama. Between you and I, I belive it was just him lashing out in anger as a former black candidate, as well as Al Sharpton (whom were both ministers by the way)because of jealousy they had; because they didn't get as far in the race as he did. Now I can't speak for all African American communities, however for the ones that I am affiliated with and have communicated with the unity remains present; and the support they have for him is not soley on race approval. Because if that's the case he's not 100% African American--he's biracial. So the notion that Obama negators could make about the only reason blacks support him is because he's black is thrown out of the water. Not saying there aren't any of those around (I've encountered a few) but not the majority. And the majority should be the focus.
The younger voters (18-40)...I believe that had a great deal in JFK's prominence as venerability. Maybe not as much because in the 60-70s, I don't think this group voted as much but when they did, you could see the impact.
And the mental comfort argument again...well of course he should be providing it....even though his last days in the Oval Office are approaching it's his duty as Commander in Chief to alleviate any mental or emotional tensions the nation may be insecure about, as they make this transition to a new leader--facing the same problem. What does he need it for? Notoriety. Especially in 2006, with the democrats winning the majority back in the 110th congress...he was in a lame duck scenario...he needed all the political capital he could get to pass things like the stimulus package, etc. Trying to make a terrible situation go from horrible to "bad" which isn't that awesome either. All he's doing now is trying to cement his legacy as being the Prez who got us in a rut but did a great deal to cover if not heal completely the boo-boos.