tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post1095498607462260342..comments2023-04-05T03:31:41.872-07:00Comments on Oh, Heaven Help Me: Not Sure What To ThinkDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14739312069146263753noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-47020783426209655092008-11-17T15:14:00.000-08:002008-11-17T15:14:00.000-08:00I do not believe that Obama is not qualified for t...I do not believe that Obama is not qualified for the position of President of the United States of America because he ran under the Democratic Party's ticket. Neither do I believe that he would be qualified if he ran under the Republican Party's ticket. I have voted for both sides. I do not vote party, I vote candidate. I also do not believe that he is qualified because of his personal beliefs, regardless of the fact that they are pretty much 180 degrees from mine. Of course though I would vote for someone more inline with my beliefs, isn't that what we all do? I do not believe he is qualified because he was a junior senator with less than four years experience. Period. It does concern me that someone with his qualifications and experience could even think that he had he could run this country competently. How big of an ego must he have? Scary.<BR/><BR/>I would like to point out, that my original post, "Not Sure What To Think", was posted before the election. I have not made any comments regarding Obama, divisive or not, since. Until now of course. I do admit to making fun of his wife's dress though. Because in my opinion, that dress was atrocious. And that is what this blog is all about, my opinion. If you do not agree with it, or if it makes you angry to read it, then by all means, don't.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739312069146263753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-39512933672708162392008-11-17T14:09:00.000-08:002008-11-17T14:09:00.000-08:00"Again, overzealous? People in glass houses should..."Again, overzealous? People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones."<BR/><BR/>Now we're getting around to my point exactly. Who among us has led a perfect life..whether we're politicians or not? And who are we to say that someone isn't qualified to be president because he/she belongs to a different party or doesn't fall in-line with our personal beliefs. All I was trying to say in the beginning is why don't we at least give him a chance to succeed, like the Democrats were told to do with George Bush when he was elected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-51086294325757738402008-11-17T09:55:00.000-08:002008-11-17T09:55:00.000-08:00Overzealous?"That's an interesting perspective of ...Overzealous?<BR/><BR/>"That's an interesting perspective of his presidency."<BR/><BR/>Not my perspective, just a couple of facts.<BR/><BR/>"He didn't START the civil war"<BR/><BR/>I never said he did.<BR/><BR/>"Interesting that you would see these men as adulterers and not great leaders."<BR/><BR/>Never did say they weren't great leaders, just a statement of fact about them being adulterers. In fact I do believe I actually credited them with being good leaders . . ."Not that their morality (or lack thereof) has any bearing on their ability to be good leaders"<BR/><BR/>"Bringing up morality...also amusing. I haven't heard any of this type of discussion when talking about John McCain"<BR/><BR/>I have. The fact that he was having an affair with his current wife while his first wife was dying of cancer. <BR/><BR/>I've stated before on this blog that I didn't believe any of the candidates were perfect. Our choices seemed to boil down to the lesser of evils. See my post titled "Trying to Make Sense of It All" (Oct. 17, 2008)<BR/><BR/>Again, overzealous? People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739312069146263753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-44123767421386577172008-11-17T07:58:00.000-08:002008-11-17T07:58:00.000-08:00"Funny that two adulterers were your examples thou..."Funny that two adulterers were your examples though. Not that their morality (or lack thereof) has any bearing on their ability to be good leaders, but it sure seems to be a good indicator of ones character."<BR/><BR/>Interesting that you would see these men as adulterers and not great leaders. Bringing up morality...also amusing. I haven't heard any of this type of discussion when talking about John McCain (or George Bush for that matter). When a person has preconceived notions of another person and refuses to see any good or potential, how will it ever be possible to believe that person could succeed? I think a lot of people are hoping Obama will fail just so they can say "I told you so". That doesn't seem like a very good approach to getting the country back on its feet.<BR/><BR/>"But if you still think the Civil War was about slavery, you need to go back to school. I thought everyone by now realized that the Civil War was about States Rights."<BR/><BR/>If you'll go back and read what I said, you'll see that you're being a little over-zealous with the "you should go back to school" statement. I said Lincoln abolished slavery, not that the Civil War was about slavery. And if you suggest I go back to school to re-learn history, I might add that we should ALL take a look into our past and re-think how we got to be where we are today. Maybe we wouldn't be so judgemental...especially about morals and such.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-46952491397297304222008-11-14T13:21:00.000-08:002008-11-14T13:21:00.000-08:00The statements that I made were just that, stateme...The statements that I made were just that, statements, hardly a "perspective" on his presidency. I'm not the one that drug Lincold into this. I am well aware that Lincoln is one of our most beloved presidents, and for good reason I'm sure. I do believe though that Lincoln was another excellent orator, knowing what to say and to whom. Isn't that part of being a great politican? Scary as it is, because really, how much of it is just lip service? But if you still think the Civil War was about slavery, you need to go back to school. I thought everyone by now realized that the Civil War was about States Rights. <BR/><BR/>"My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that. What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union." The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume V, "Letter to Horace Greeley" (August 22, 1862), p. 388.<BR/><BR/>What bothers me about this election is it being so about the color of that man's skin. Personally, he could be green, purple, or plaid for all I care. I'm more concerned about putting someone in office who is qualified and experienced. Two things that Obama isn't.<BR/><BR/>Of course I don't believe Lincoln deserved to be shot. Nor do I think MLK or JFK did either. That they "had it coming", or anything of that nature. Funny that two adulterers were your examples though. Not that their morality (or lack thereof) has any bearing on their ability to be good leaders, but it sure seems to be a good indicator of ones character. <BR/><BR/>I also don't believe that stating my opinions, on my blog, is speaking divisively. That's the great thing about this country, Freedom of Speach. At least for now anyway.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739312069146263753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-43619396756376210842008-11-14T07:23:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:23:00.000-08:00That's an interesting perspective of his presidenc...That's an interesting perspective of his presidency. Abraham Lincoln was thought of as one of our best presidents. He didn't START the civil war, but he did his best to keep our country together. He also abolished slavery which might be looked at as a positive thing. Although I'm not so sure that some states in this country would agree (see Confederate flag wavers). I think the key in all this is who talks devisively and who talks about bring our country together. Although I can't guarantee Obama won't get shot for his attempts to make the country a better place (like Lincoln, MLK, and JFK), I do think we ought to give him the chance. Who knows...he might pull it off???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-79696482661705954132008-11-13T08:41:00.000-08:002008-11-13T08:41:00.000-08:00Yes, Abraham Lincoln. Under his presidency our co...Yes, Abraham Lincoln. Under his presidency our country underwent the devastating Civil War, and he was eventually shot in the head. I find that less than comforting.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739312069146263753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-53357894488741715272008-11-13T07:37:00.000-08:002008-11-13T07:37:00.000-08:00Another inexperienced senator from Illinois preach...Another inexperienced senator from Illinois preached "Change" to the U.S. and was thought of as a risky bet. His face is now on Mt. Rushmore. Can you guess who he is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-23452370429889338172008-10-16T12:46:00.000-07:002008-10-16T12:46:00.000-07:00Hiya Sweetie Pea,I found a couple of websites that...Hiya Sweetie Pea,<BR/>I found a couple of websites that seems to be non-biased and non-partisan that provides documented (Or at least referenced) information on the voting record and issue stance of current politicians. <BR/>www.ontheissues.org<BR/>And<BR/>www.votesmart.org<BR/><BR/>You can read up on the political statements and voting of politicians but it all still has to be taken with a grain of salt as they are, after all, politicians.Vincent Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744981101987046146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14835525.post-28816916047005496652008-10-16T09:36:00.000-07:002008-10-16T09:36:00.000-07:00Did you watch the debate last night? It was the b...Did you watch the debate last night? It was the best of the three. I only mention it b/c there was a discussion about late term abortions. Obama isn't for them. McCain talked about how Obama voted against a bill that would ban them, so he must support them. This is a classic example of why only looking at a voting record without the back story can be dangerous. Yes he voted against the bill, but there was already a law in effect that does ban late term abortions. So he didn't support the bill because there were elements of it beyond simply banning late term abortions. I know, it's all so overwhelming and confusing. Even when you try to do research and educate yourself it is completely overwhelming! Best of luck.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186530913721113724noreply@blogger.com