Ah! The writer obviously wants more of the same. She must be one of the few remaining Bushies in America! Methinks the writer would like to have John McBush give us another four years of the same old mess.

The criticism of Barack Obama is so vacuous that it is nearly identical to the wingnut talking points one hears over and over while the Republican Party searches for a new slogan.

"Can he deliver?" Well, for sure he can't deliver on his stated policies if he is not elected our next president. But this writer believes that the central fear is that the hope Obama provides to heal the nation may be real. More than 70% of the public recognizes that the Bush/Cheney promises were an unmitigated fraud.

The youth of America are responding to Barack Obama just as they did for an earlier American president who promised hope: John F. Kennedy. Of course, there is the reality of the body politic which can interfere with positive change. But, give Obama a Democratic majority in the House and Senate, and see the changes (beginning with undoing the disasterous policies of the Bush years) start to unfold.

JFK, but his proposals are Jimmy Carter. He may win, and agruments here (pro and con) are as relevant to the outcome as Yankee/Red Sox debates (only less civil) are to who will win their games. I fully expect him to win and get his way in Congress. I also fully expect our nation to suffer much because of what he does. Only hope is that the Obama disaster is a one term disaster, like Carter's, and that we have a Reagan to come along and begin to repair the damage. We know what Obama's presidency will be like, what we don't know is that there is someone to come along after and clean up.

No can do for Mr. Obama. All promises, no delivery. Empty suit? No experience in anything? You got it and we'll get it if he is elected.

Obama is a nightmare, and of the Democratic choices Clinton is better.

People want change. I respect that. Have you analyzed the proposals of the incredibly inexperienced Barak Obama? The cost is in the trillions. If you thought Bush spent too much, fasten your seat belts for Barak's spending.

You think Iraq is rough, does Barak what to get out of Iraq? Have you read where is he prepared to invate Pakistan? The only Islamic country with a publicly acknowledged atomic weapon(s). Seriously, how is that any different then current policies? Oh, far more aggressive.

Politics is about appealing to the public. In this Obama is winning hands down. Policy is about understanding issues. I think Obama struggles there.

One thing to remember about Obama and his experience level. Four (4) years ago he was a State Senator in Illinois. Think about that. What current Utah State Senator do you know of that is 4 years away from being President of the United States?

Clinton has no where the experience she claims, but vastly more than Obama. And McCain, if elected he will not duplicate the failed economic policies of the 1930's as Obama/Clinton promise to do.

Change and Hope.

Change being all we will have left in our pockets when Obama is done taxing us to death, and Hope is what he has, that we won't notice until its too late.

Only those with Bush Derangement Syndrome will vote for Barack Hussein Obama.

The hatred and condescending attitude of Obama and more from his wife tell the whole story.

All one hears is "hope" and "change" without any details of any of it. I guess as long as one doesn't have to explain oneself then he might get elected. However, I don't see the mainstream of America being hoodwinked by this scoundrel.

Hold on to your pocketbook and your rights as a citizen because Uncle Barry wants to take over and be your daddy....

B. Hussein Obama's promises of "hope" and "change" is that he "hopes" the White House will "change" from Republican to Democrat.

Regardless of who's actually the best candidate, what we don't need is for one party to control both Congress and the White House. Never a good idea.

Anything will be better than the current prez.
He's failed at everything he's attempted so the change Barrack will provide will be an improvement.

Gus,
I think the writer seriously would like to know the How, What and Where of Barak's promises. how is a "Bushie" comment?

Obama talks a lot, he even may have an idea how he can do it, but do you think Congress will go with it? Since it is Congress not the President, that makes the finanical decisions.

There is a machine back in Washington D.C. that neither Democrats or Republican can put down.

If you don't believe it, then you are truly naivie.

Gus, anytime somebody wants to hear more than fluff from Obama, why do you feel the need to compare Obama to Bush? Obviously anyone looks good compared to Bush. But Obama's not running against Bush, is he?

I, for one, agree with the letter writer, and I'm a Democrat. I want to know how Obama's going to do these things he's promising. I don't think it makes me a "Bushie" to ask for a little more detail on how he's going to accomplish all these great things.

Without details, Obama looks no more credible than the kid running for 6th Grade President who promises to have Mountain Dew running in all the drinking fountains.

I wasn't thrilled the day Bush took office under less than ideal circumstances, but I wished him luck and hoped that he was so good that he's make us all forget Lincoln. Eight years later, we have patriots like Mr. 5:52 who not only is positive that Obama will fail, he WELCOMES it, in order that his party then retakes power with a vengeance. That's partisan, petty and very short-term thinking.
I have no problem with Obama having critics, because this is a rough business with only one winner. Can we all agree that his middle name is Hussein? I think all the votes that can be gained on that item are in the bank. The line about "change - being all we have left in our pockets" lost its punch months ago. And I doubt wrz warned of the danger we endured 2001-2007 with both a GOP president and Congress. For the writer's sake I hope Obama can spare the time to hand deliver a DVD detailing all the planned changes. She might share it with someone who has a REAL interest.

Why vote for Obama? Well, doesn't he promise you everything, just like the 7th grader did to become president of the 7th grade class? Doesn't he promise you the world to make you feel better, and guilty at the same time, for not supporting minorities in the past? Doesn't he make you feel like you can now love America, like his wife feels (eventhough she is off limits)? Doesn't he claim to get out of Iraq, with no exit strategy, just o make you feel better about an unpopular war?

Why vote for Obama? If it was my guess, it would be to make the last President look like a Saint....

No president in history has been able to deliver on all of his campaign promises. Obama will be no exception. Gas prices will go higher no matter who is elected. The economy will be sluggish (at best) no matter who is elected. Disentangling the U.S. from Iraq may be beyone the capacity of any mere mortal. With that being said, however, Obama could still be a good president.

Republicans have been running against Jimmy Carter for thirty years now. That's okay, Democrats can now run against Bush Jr. until the 2040s,

"And I doubt wrz warned of the danger we endured 2001-2007 with both a GOP president and Congress."

Neither party controlling both is good. But the lesser of the two evils is GOP control. They are the party for low taxes and small government (theoretically anyway).

to wrz: The Republicans are the party of low taxes and high deficits, which, in the long run, is much worse for the economy than higher taxes and lower deficits. Deficits are just taxes we have to pay in the future after much interest has been added.

The only way to prove he is able to make the changes he talks about in his speaches is to give him the chance to try it. If he does pull off a miracle and change the direction of America and the rest of the world... I will be happy. If he doesn't I hope we choose to try to fix Congress and not be seduced by the "I can fix everything" speaches.

To me, it shows his political naivety that he thinks one man being voted in or not changes the direction of the nation.

That's why we have a constitution, seperation of powers, etc.

I think without changing the "Politics as usual" attitude in Congress it doesn't matter who is President. Also the current trend of the Judicial Branch twisting legislation and inturpretting the Constitution for political advantage to mean whatever they want it to believe... The President's name or party affilitaion doesn't matter as much as many think.

Roland 12:31, if it is worse in the long run tohave lower taxes, which I agree high deficits are not good, then where do you stop taxing? When are you taxing enough. Where is the limit. The same questions goes to the lower taxes, where is the threshhold of too little taxation? Under your scenario, then we may have even great problems of run-away taxation. Do you advocate that?

I see a lot of words here, but not one word trying to answer the question in the article (examples of Obama's how).

The answer is obvious... Many of us don't WANT to know HOW he will make this miraculous change. It ruins the miracle!

Just vote for him! He's a breath of fresh air!

Who in the world would want Hillary Clinton back in the White House? Didn't she steal enough the last time?

Obama brings too much race into the ring and not enough experience.

McCain I won't comment on because I can't find anything really nice to say.

I belong to a "party", but I have never voted a straight party vote in my life. I have always looked at the candidates and studied it out for myself.

My only hope is that come the November elections there would be a third party candidate that has more to offer in the line of experience and integrity than any of the three that are in the running now, have.

Gus, I have a challenge for you. Write an op-ed piece that details all of the shortcomings of Pres. Bush. The kicker is that you MUST document ALL of your claims. You can't just say that Bush screwed us all, and he's failed at everything he's tried. You MUST list ALL of the shortcomings, with chapter and verse. No neo-lib rantings. With your eloquence, you should be able to write up a pretty good piece. Put your money/writing and research skills where your mouth is. I bet that the DesNews will publish it, too!

I wonder how many of the people who question Obama's experience voted for George W Bush—a man with considerably less experience when he ran for President. Bush had a string of failed businesses and a few years as Texas governor--a largely ceremonial position.

A smattering of McCain supporters show up when he talks.
Over 72,000, (that's SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND!) people showed up in Oregon to cheer Obama on.

I tell ya folks. The real America, the America we all used to know is making a comeback.

And it's beautiful!

"to wrz: The Republicans are the party of low taxes and high deficits, which, in the long run, is much worse for the economy than higher taxes and lower deficits. Deficits are just taxes we have to pay in the future after much interest has been added."

The best thing to be in a falling dollar environment is in debt. Let someone else hold the dollar while it settles lower to its proper world economy value. We'll pay it off in cheaper dollars.

to Aunt J: Just how much race is "too much"?
And why do you think your voting record interests anyone? As for the 3rd party candidate, I wouldn't hold my breath that this person would meet your lofty standards if the other 18 or so from the main parties ALL failed to impress you. In fact, I think you should write in...yourself. You can then declare that YOU didn't vote for "any of them" and are, therefore, not responsible for anything that goes badly.

Who would ever dream that a 46-year old black man named Barak Obama would be generating such enthusiasm and hope for our future?

Happy days are here again!

The 8 year presidential cycles resemble nothing so much as the 7 year itch in a marriage. Along comes a tall dark stranger, the silver-tongued devil, pushing those subconscious buttons like "hope" and "change". Those who fall under the spell, can't be stopped, no matter the consequences. Then the morning after comes and it's not such a pretty picture. It's actually kind of fun to watch this time.

Obama just might be the last bastion of hope for this ailing, divided country.

An unmistakable message — the people have spoken, and they are ready for change.
You've seen it when the GOP were kicked out of the House and Senate.
You've seen it in the lowest approval ratings ever for an administration.
You see when people are registering democratic is record-breaking numbers.
You see it when ridiculous posters like Lionheart, wrz, and Thomas have nothing substantial to contribute other than their best Rush Limbaugh impression.
I can't wait until November!

Yep, change is a coming...

You've seen the lowest ratings for a Congress with the Dems in charge..

You've seen gas prices go through the roof with the Dems in charge..

You're going to see your taxes double with the Dems in charge...

You're going to see the Operation Chaos operatives change their party affiliation back to Republicans.

You're going to see Anon crying and crying and crying because the Fairness Doctrine will shut him up so there can be conservative voices heard without the fear of losing one's job...

You see it when ridiculous posters like Anonymous, Can't wait, Liberal Larry, 72,000 to see a rock star (which means no substance) have nothing substantial to say except their best Keith Olbermann rabies infested 15 minutes of nothing speeches...

I can't wait for November!!

Yes. He can. Because he's promising leadership, and demonstrates intelligence at a level necessary to make it happen.

Aren't you getting a little bored with yourself and the whole B. Hussein Obama thing. Not very clever to repeat it ad nauseum.

Why: "Doesn't he claim to get out of Iraq, with no exit strategy, just o make you feel better about an unpopular war?"

What do you want? A detailed day by day account of how we will exit Iraq. Any candidate who provides us with that kind of information is not fit to be President.

Yet Obama has outlined his Iraq strategy including a phased re-deployment of American troops with specific dates and levels being determined in consultation with the military. These soldiers will then be re-deployed in the region (including North Iraq) as a "over the horizon" force.

In addition to a phased re-deployment he intends to have some troops remain in Iraq to protect major logistics supply points, critical infrastructure, and U.S. enclaves as well as acting as a "rapid reaction" force to confront terrorist threats and maintain the peace as we draw down and Iraqis take control. This would mean that they would take the lead while we would focus on training and advisory roles (i.e., special forces).

He would also tie continued economic aid to their political progress and would include the broader region in their success. There's more but my 200 words is up!!!

you will stop being an idiot! You can start now!!!

Why: "I, for one, agree with the letter writer, and I'm a Democrat. I want to know how Obama's going to do these things he's promising."

He's already told you and yet you enjoy annoying people by trolling and posting this question when all you have to do is spend several hours listening to his policy speeches outlining how he intends to accomplish these things. Spending an hour watching a debate doesn't count.

You write, "Without details, Obama looks no more credible than the kid running for 6th Grade President who promises to have Mountain Dew running in all the drinking fountains."

I'm fed up with summarizing hours of speeches and hundreds of pages of policy statements and plans. If you don't know what his plans are by now then you are a political hack with an agenda and this is less an insult of him then it is an attack on me and my family. I am tired of doing your job for you. Learn his positions for yourself. Even if I wanted too I couldn't do it in 200 words or less.

BBKing: "Have you read where is he prepared to invate Pakistan?"

He never said he would invade Pakistan instead he said if he has actionable intelligence about the location of Osama bin Laden he would act upon it even if Pakistan's leaders wouldn't.

Are you suggesting the President allow bin Laden and key al-Qaeda leaders to go free even if he knows their location so they can plan more attacks because you don't want U.S. special forces to capture or eliminate them? Because that's the only thing Obama said he would do.

The key being he would do it in collaboration with Pakistani leaders unless Pakistan refused to act on actionable intelligence about their locations. This isn't aggressive instead it is common sense and any President who wouldn't go after bin Laden because Pakistan's leaders refused to act on actionable intelligence doesn't deserve to be President.

This argument is getting old and I'm sure you would attack Obama if he said "I will never go after al-Qaeda or Osama bin Laden even if I have actionable intelligence unless Pakistan leaders agreed because I would give Pakistan a veto over our national security." Apparently you don't know how ignorant you sound.

"Who in the world would want Hillary Clinton back in the White House? Didn't she steal enough the last time?"

Hillary has zero gravitas. Zero.

"Obama brings too much race into the ring and not enough experience."

He can't get away from it. And his wife, who put her racist foot in her mouth, can't either.

"My only hope is that come the November elections there would be a third party candidate that has more to offer in the line of experience and integrity than any of the three that are in the running now, have."

A third party vote is a waisted vote. May as well as well stay home.

"Obama just might be the last bastion of hope for this ailing, divided country."

If you think that Obama can unite a divided country then you are thinking with your head where the sun never shines. Obama is clearly a racist and has little or no reasoning capability. You don't believe me? Think about it. Obama shuns his white history so he can leverage his black heritage. OK, is he black or white? He goes to a church where the pastor preaches the afro-centrist idealism for 20 years and then shuns the pastor because of political expediency.

Is this what you want? It's not what I want, nor do millions of my American friends.