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Personally I would like to hear how the "candidates" view the Constitution and "specifically" how they would uphold it. Thus far, each candidate seems to be more into the book of marx rather than the US Constitution.
I always like to see the candidates speaking, but I think this forum is crossing the line of seperation of church & state.
It is interesting to hear the answers to the question that are asked and the candidates personal feelings as well.
Sure it's crossing the line. I tried to watch it, but the combination of Clinton and Messiah College makes one want to puke. I see Obama is on now, that's better.
Anyway, it's too bad the candidates have to pander to these religious groups, but it's a sad fact that an atheist or agnostic could never be elected president.
I watched the Compassion Forum. Obama came off rather flip and egocentric while Hillary on the other hand appeared more humble and sincere. I think she is more comfortable and confident with who she is and relates well to others while Obama is still trying to find himself. I think he is so impressed with himself that he really doesn't think much about anything else. I don't think he has much wisdom or depth yet but I think Hillary has alot of both because of her many life experiences that come with age. Obama reminds me of a junior politician who is cocky with his new found fame. I don't think he has a deep understanding of who he is yet which prevents him from having a deep understanding of others and life in general. He is not a seasoned player and will make many mistakes in office I fear. He is just full of alot of BS still and has along ways to go. We need a serious player and not a self centered celeb in the Whitehouse. The only thing he really has going for him is his appearance and voice which seems to be more important to some people than depth, wisdom, ability, experience, strenght, determination and courage. He will most likely have to wing it if he becomes president because he is lacking in so many areas... he is not well rounded or seasoned. He is too young yet and inexperienced. We need a heavy weight in office, not a lightweight. Hillary will add a human touch to the Presidency. We need more Yen because we have way too much Yang in politics and in the world. We need to balance things out.
I watched the Compassion Forum. Obama came off rather flip and egocentric while Hillary on the other hand appeared more humble and sincere. I think she is more comfortable and confident with who she is and relates well to others while Obama is still trying to find himself. I think he is so impressed with himself that he really doesn't think much about anything else. I don't think he has much wisdom or depth yet but I think Hillary has alot of both because of her many life experiences that come with age. Obama reminds me of a junior politician who is cocky with his new found fame. I don't think he has a deep understanding of who he is yet which prevents him from having a deep understanding of others and life in general. He is not a seasoned player and will make many mistakes in office I fear. He is just full of alot of BS still and has along ways to go. We need a serious player and not a self centered celeb in the Whitehouse. The only thing he really has going for him is his appearance and voice which seems to be more important to some people than depth, wisdom, ability, experience, strenght, determination and courage. He will most likely have to wing it if he becomes president because he is lacking in so many areas... he is not well rounded or seasoned. He is too young yet and inexperienced. We need a heavy weight in office, not a lightweight. Hillary will add a human touch to the Presidency. We need more Yen because we have way too much Yang in politics and in the world. We need to balance things out.
I didn't get the impression that he came off as "flip and egocentric" I think they both came across candid and as honest as they both could have been about the questions asked. Obviously some of the questions had no direct answer and I think they both did well to put some speaking points to them.
Hmmm...was it necessary for Hillary to mention in regards to trade & Indonesia that Indonesia was the largest Muslim country in the world?
It just seemed like a sneaky way of bringing up a religous hot topic in a forum based on faith. It's almost like saying "No, he's not a muslim, but don't forget he lived in Indonesia which is the largest Muslim country"
I always like to see the candidates speaking, but I think this forum is crossing the line of seperation of church & state.
It is interesting to hear the answers to the question that are asked and the candidates personal feelings as well.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..."
I couldn't disagree more that a private function where candidates for a party nomination discuss issues, some being religious in nature, have anything to do with Congress making laws respecting an establishment of religion.
Obama clearly won the compassion forum. He received more applause than Hillary and he was far more comfortable talking about his faith as if its been a part of his whole life. At times Hillary seemed like she didnt know what to say so she kept saying the word grace. I also think Obama explained himself pretty good on the "bitter comments". Obama also spoke in more detail when he answered the questions.
In any case this is good for the democrats because if the democrats are going to carry some southern states in November, they have to appeal to the evangelicals which McCain has not been able to do.
I watched the Compassion Forum. Obama came off rather flip and egocentric while Hillary on the other hand appeared more humble and sincere. I think she is more comfortable and confident with who she is and relates well to others while Obama is still trying to find himself. I think he is so impressed with himself that he really doesn't think much about anything else. I don't think he has much wisdom or depth yet but I think Hillary has alot of both because of her many life experiences that come with age. Obama reminds me of a junior politician who is cocky with his new found fame. I don't think he has a deep understanding of who he is yet which prevents him from having a deep understanding of others and life in general. He is not a seasoned player and will make many mistakes in office I fear. He is just full of alot of BS still and has along ways to go. We need a serious player and not a self centered celeb in the Whitehouse. The only thing he really has going for him is his appearance and voice which seems to be more important to some people than depth, wisdom, ability, experience, strenght, determination and courage. He will most likely have to wing it if he becomes president because he is lacking in so many areas... he is not well rounded or seasoned. He is too young yet and inexperienced. We need a heavy weight in office, not a lightweight. Hillary will add a human touch to the Presidency. We need more Yen because we have way too much Yang in politics and in the world. We need to balance things out.
It is interesting to see how Hillary vs Obama supporters viewed last night's forum. I thought that Obama was really good and believable, while Hillary was good, but I didn't believe any of her religious views.
If you need a heavyweight in the office you may as well as vote for McCain so he can blast away any group of people on this planet that he hates. Vietnamese, Iraqis, Muslims, etc. Now he is heavy weight.
I can't even imagine doing a yen and yang thing with Hillary. A Buddhist term that doesn't apply. But I understand what you are trying to say, only I don't consider her to be Yen.
I thought it interesting that McCain was a no show, but then I can't imagine his having a faith, just as I can't imagine that Bush really has one.
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