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What’s the Obamamania about?

Posted 20 Feb 2008 in 2008 election, Barack Obama, cult of Obama, Democrats, liberals, socialism


Barack Obama has a campaign rally today in Dallas. And while on the train on my way to work, I saw a few of his supporters wearing their Obama ’08 t-shirts, chatting with each other about the event. Much as I’d like to join the excitement, I just can’t.

Last week, I blogged about why I think Obama is dead wrong on the issues. And after taking a good long look at his positions and his campaign for the past few weeks, I’m still at a loss for why so many of my fellow Americans seem to think this guy is a good choice for our Commander-In-Chief.

He makes some damn good speeches (even if he does plagiarize). And after 8 years of President Bush, it’d be nice to have an articulate leader. But I’m not willing to sacrifice substance for style. What really cooks my noodle is how so many people seem oblivious to the kinds of “change” for which they’re preparing to vote.

  • Do you really feel like you earn too much money and want to give it to the government? Then please, get out your checkbook and pay them more than you owe. But don’t ask them increase taxes to take more from me. My tax burden is heavy enough without the change of $287 billion increased annual spending that will occur from an Obama presidency.

  • Do you really think it’s a bad thing to be defeating al-Qaeda? Because that’s what we’re doing now. Do you believe retreat, surrender and appeasement are the best ways to handle Islamic terrorism? Because that’s the kind of “change” that will result from an Obama presidency.

  • Do you think the Second Amendment should be ignored? If you think Bush has trampled on the Constitution, you’re really in for a wake-up call. Do you believe private ownership of firearms and self-defense should be outlawed? Because that’s the kind of “change” that will be promoted by an Obama presidency.

  • Do you believe we don’t have nearly enough uneducated and unskilled workers? Because his ideas on granting amnesty to illegal immigrants will perpetuate the financial hemorrhage of our society, continuing the drain on our schools, hospitals, and social services.

    That’s one area where we do need some change, and an area where Obama will be absolutely worthless.

Contrary to what desperate leftists say, things can get worse. If Americans keep on feeling instead of thinking when it comes to choosing their candidate, we’re going to wind up with some pretty dangerous changes, indeed.
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UPDATE: Just when you though the Obama “cult of personality” couldn’t get any more ridiculous…

mucus=hopeAnd about a half-hour into a speech here, the Illinois Democrat announced that he had to take a quick break. “Gotta blow my nose here for a second,” Obama said.

Out came a Kleenex (or perhaps it was a hankie), and he wiped his nose.

The near-capacity audience at the Reunion Arena, which his campaign said totaled 17,000, broke out in a slightly awkward applause.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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