Give me one good reason to vote for Obama (president, educational, school)

[tinman01]

Originally Posted by Politico

One reason? I could give you a half dozen REALLY good reasons, but I'm not going to bother. Why would I? You are clearly not looking for intelligent discussion. Judging by your comments so far, you only wish to summarily dismiss any intelligent reasons anyone can offer you to vote for Obama, which might differ from the Republican rhetoric you've been spoonfed these past few months.

This thread's a waste.

The argument can be made that your post is a cop out.
My opinion? Neither Obama nor McCain are worthy of the job.

[Chatteress]

Originally Posted by Rosinante

I’m voting Democrat because Congress has done such a wonderful job under Democrat leadership the last two years, that I want a lot more of the same.

I’m voting Democrat because I want to get my health care from the same competent, efficient, cost-effective, customer-service-focused folks who run the US Post Office, the Pentagon, FEMA and the state Registry of Motor Vehicles.

I'm voting Democrat because I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves.

I’m voting Democrat because Sen. Obama has promised to cut the taxes of 95% of the people, including the 30% who don’t pay taxes.

I’m voting Democrat because Sen. Obama has promised to take away the secret ballot in union elections, and I think the union bosses should know if a workingman or woman is with them, or against them.

I’m voting Democrat because Sen. Obama has over three years experience in the Federal Government, and “Hope” is a great strategy.

I’m voting Democrat because Sen. Obama voted “present” instead of “yes” or “no” over 120 times in the Illinois State Senate, and I think we need a decisive president.

I’m voting Democrat because I think that drilling for American oil is foolish, when we can buy oil from the Middle East.

I’m voting Democrat because I think windmills (except off Hyannis) are a better answer to reliable, clean energy than Nuclear Energy.

I’m voting Democrat because I don’t think we give enough to other countries in foreign aid.

I’m voting Democrat because I’m for putting up barriers to free trade, as they did in 1930 with the Smoot-Hawley bill. That made things much better then.

I’m voting Democrat because I miss the high unemployment, inflation and interest rates of the Jimmy Carter years.

I’m voting Democrat because parents shouldn’t get to choose the school their kids go to. Parents should leave their children’s education to the teachers and stay out of it.

I’m voting Democrat because I think this is the perfect time to raise the Capital Gains tax and drive investment money out of the stock market.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene, but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would, and I want to spread my wealth around to those who earn less-or nothing.

I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.

I'm voting Democrat because, when we pull out of Iraq, I trust that the bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're good people.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I don't start driving a Prius.

I'm voting Democrat because I'm not concerned about restoring partial birth abortions so long as we keep all death row murderers alive.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that small businesses should not be allowed to make a profit. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution to people who didn’t start businesses.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe the law is what judges say it is, and not what legislators say -- or the constitution.

I’m voting Democrat because the media would call me a racist if I didn’t.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending MY MONEY than I would.
I think when you spread the wealth around it is good for everybody!
It's Patriotic!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. All profits are evil and should be confiscated for Government Redistribution.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe t
hat MORE Government regulations
and higher taxes on Business will stop Business from exporting their jobs to Countries with LESS Government regulations and lower taxes.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe terrorists should be allowed to have trials in American courts. And be able to subpoena top secret documents, soldiers, government officials, etc. to cross examine for their defense.
They should have ACLU lawyers who can help intimidate Americans who serve on the juries!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe Gay Marriage should be the law of the land and will probably produce better children.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe English should not be the official language of the United States. I don't mind pushing one for English when I use the phone.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe partial birth abortion is okay but water boarding a terrorist is disgusting.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe having a domestic terrorist like Bill Ayers as a close friend is a good thing. It allows for great relations with foreign terrorists.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe in a FREE government health care system. I believe doctors, nurses, hospitals, drug companies, etc. will gladly donate their time, products, services, facilities, etc. for FREE and that will be a better system.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe in and support trial lawyers, frivolous lawsuits and outrageous jury verdicts.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe 9/11 was an inside job to con the American people to go to war for oil.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe social security is solvent and that there is a social security lock box and I don't believe social security is a Ponzi scheme.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe MOST AMERICANS are bitter and cling to their guns and religion.
Let's rid our country of guns and religion!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe illegal aliens deserve all the rights of ordinary Americans plus some additional rights Americans do not have.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe corporations should pay higher taxes! I believe higher taxes on business will make the price of their products and services LESS EXPENSIVE.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe groups like ACORN who register felons, drug addicts, wino's, homeless drifters, illegal aliens, dead people, children, fictional Disney characters, etc. makes my vote count more.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe celebrating the winter solstice shows compassion for the small minority of people that do not celebrate Christmas.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe hard core criminal murders and @#@###s deserve life and that the innocent unborn deserve death. It's a choice I can live with.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe Bush caused Hurricane Katrina and he blew-up the levies in the ninth ward of New Orleans.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe that any one who is not partaking in one of the many wonderful government programs obviously has too much money and should pay higher taxes.


I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq the terrorists will be happy and now think of us as good people.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe our soldiers are AIR RAIDING villages and killing innocent people.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe sex in the Oval Office with an intern is a private matter and that everybody lies under oath about sex.


I'm votin Demokrat becuse I wus edumkated at a publick sckrool.
I lik da Natsionel Edukatshun Assoseeashun!

I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as it does not offend people.
Can't we all just get along?

I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits are wrong.
I believe higher taxes on oil companies will produce lower prices at the pump.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe we need to rid ourselves of dependency on foreign oil, BUT I AM AGAINST offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, drilling in Anwar, building nucl ear power plants and clean coal technology.


I'm voting Democrat because I believe Reverend Wright when he said "GODDAMN AMERICA" and "OUR CHICKENS ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST".
Hey let's make a comfortable nest for those chickens!

Couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[AngelEyez02403]

Originally Posted by tinman01

The argument can be made that your post is a cop out.
My opinion? Neither Obama nor McCain are worthy of the job.

Ditto.

[Marines4Commonsense]

Well said, Politico!

Originally Posted by Politico

One reason? I could give you a half dozen REALLY good reasons, but I'm not going to bother. Why would I? You are clearly not looking for intelligent discussion. Judging by your comments so far, you only wish to summarily dismiss any intelligent reasons anyone can offer you to vote for Obama, which might differ from the Republican rhetoric you've been spoonfed these past few months.

This thread's a waste.

[Jerseyt719]

Maybe this is a good reason (not) - I received this on my email:

[SIZE=4]Let's See-----

...... A Guy named Joe, who happens to be a plumber with ambitions for a bigger
business, questioned and challenged a Guy named Barack, who happens to be
running for President of the US/Leader of the Free World...


And within 24 hours the Media has given us more information about Joe 's
life than they've given us about Barack's life in the past 18 months.

Thanks to a diligent press corps, we now know about Joe's professional
licensing status, his income tax situation, his employment history, his
domestic squabbles, his voting record, everything associated with his
personal identity; his education.... It's probably been reported somewhere whether he wears boxers or briefs.

Thanks to a lazy press corps...We still don't know what grades Obama made in
college; how he got into Harvard (he has said himself, affirmative action); when he met Bill "the bomber" Ayers; when he stopped doing illegal drugs; his medical history; whether he still smokes cigarettes; the extent of his affiliation with socialist/communist organizations; why he's no longer a licensed attorney; [/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]whether he lied on his Bar application;----

Whether he'd qualify for a security clearance if he were just an "average
Joe;" what passport he used to travel to Pakistan in 1981; who his
ex-girlfriends are; whether he was or still is an Indonesian citizen; why
his Kenyan grandmother insists he was born there; whether he was ever
legally named Barry Soetoro or anything else besides Barack Hussein
Obama-----;

Why he needed the help of a crook to purchase his family home; where he was
on Nov. 6 and 7, 1999; what the long-version of his birth certificate says;
why he helped an anti-American, pro-Islamic candidate for Kenyan President
against US interests; why he listened to Rev. Wright's sermons for 20 years;
how many times he took his kids to a Rev. Wright sermon; what he actually
did as chair of the Annenberg Challenge; the depth of his relationship with
ACORN... Well, you get the idea.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=4]
But, really, I am SO relieved that the Mainstream Media has done its job
vetting Joe The Plumber, who is NOT running for public office, but who had
the AUDACITY to challenge Barack Hussein Obama, who wants my vote for
President of the United States of America."


Ooops, sorry, OP, you wanted reasons to vote for............ but hey, you can now make an educated decision about Joe the plumber [/SIZE]

[Dawnoflogic]

Originally Posted by Politico

One reason? I could give you a half dozen REALLY good reasons, but I'm not going to bother. Why would I? You are clearly not looking for intelligent discussion. Judging by your comments so far, you only wish to summarily dismiss any intelligent reasons anyone can offer you to vote for Obama, which might differ from the Republican rhetoric you've been spoonfed these past few months.

This thread's a waste.

You are wrong - I am looking for intelligent debate of the issues. I am seeking to understand the rationale of Obama supporters. If there are intelligent reasons to support Obama, I would love to hear them.

[varangian]

Goodness me the copypastahs are out in force tonight.

I feel like I am checking my Yahoo spam box.

[Politico]

Originally Posted by tinman01

The argument can be made that your post is a cop out.
My opinion? Neither Obama nor McCain are worthy of the job.

Nah. Not a cop out. I just don't see the point in repeating what's already been repeated ad nauseum, so that someone who's not interested in logical, intelligent discussion can come up with nine ways from Tuesday why my reasons are "invalid," due to OP's obvious lack of any real interest in reading and comprehending said reasons.

At this point, there's been plenty of time to read all of the previous threads regarding reasons people will/should vote for him (not to mention any number of other outlets for finding such information). The OP should look at those options, instead of starting a new thread rehashing what's been repeated over and over again. If the OP has already made up his/her mind and is voting for McCain, and started this thread as an argument-bait, why should we bother arguing?

OTOH, if the OP is still undecided at this late juncture, and honestly does not know of a single reason to vote for Obama, s/he is either incapable of doing his/her own research (and I refuse to do it for him/her...there are plenty of resources one can watch/listen to/read to form one's own opinion), or s/he will not be convinced in the final 50-odd hours before election day. Who the hell is still undecided two days before an election, anyway? I mean, what do you want from the candidates, in order to make a freakin decision...contracts written in gold?

Like I said, this thread's a waste.

[Jerseyt719]

Yes, I did, but unlike a donkey, I said from the beginning where I got it.... I'm straightforward.

You need to seek out the info you're looking for on Obama. Info that should have been readily available all the while. Pssst, they really don't want to know anything....

And again, I've yet to find a good reason to vote dem this year. Too shady.

[AngelEyez02403]

Originally Posted by Dawnoflogic

You are wrong - I am looking for intelligent debate of the issues. I am seeking to understand the rationale of Obama supporters. If there are intelligent reasons to support Obama, I would love to hear them.

Why don't you give us some intelligent reasons to support your candidate?

My reason for supporting Nader this year: I do not like either McCain or Obama. (I voted for a different candidate in the primaries). I live in Massachusetts. There is absolutely no way any candidate BUT Obama will win the state. (And obviously my vote does not matter in any national popular vote). Therefore, since I do not like McCain/Obama, I see no reason to vote for either of them. However, I still want to cast my vote for Nader because I want to exercise my fundamental right to vote, even if he has no chance in winning the election.

But, I guess somehow my reasoning is unintelligent.