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Great blog Fletch

YOUR SAYING BARACK OBAMA IS THE NEXT CASTRO? W.TF? This is based on absolutely no evidence, and it is pure slander. Any credibility you guys ever had is gone. This is a disgrace to bloggers everywhere.

Give me any evidence, and maybe I'll consider it. Use facts next time.

Its not based any evidence, expect for a person who once lived in Cuba and saw what happened when a young leader came to power and issued change. This is more of an essay.

Fausto, it's a comparison not a fact.. DUH!

Don't worry Fletch. He's always like this, just comes in here and slams everyone who says anything bad about Obama because he is not open to discussion or debating anything intelligently.

So...they are both young and good public speakers? That's the basis of comparison? That Obama is promising change from the current failure of an administration, that means he will turn America into a dictatorship and kill/imprison dissidents and opponents?

No, the comparison about how the country feel in love with somebody just because of how he spoke to the people. What exactly does Obama want to change Lifer?

Well that's kind of harsh comparing the two.Obama surely wouldn't be that bad.(Though I do believe it's not in our countries best interests to elect him.)

Economy (including gas and energy plan), foreign affairs (including policy in Middle East), Health Care...why am I wasting time? Just go to his website.

good one lifer and i support the troops, I also served like many of us. The republicans have screwed up the country, now its the democrats turn. Our political life works in cycles. one builds up the deficit, the other taxes and spends, and pays it off. then back to the other again. it's an 8 year cycle and by god it works!!

You do know that Congress has a lower rating than Bush right?

That has been beat into the ground, JAubin.

Definitely a harsh comparison. But it's hyperbole of course.

I generally find that extreme comparisons like this push more people away from a party than they do convert people the party..

But I'll take blog as the intended reminder that 'eloquence' does not necessirily lead to 'effectiveness'.

So instead of voting for the person that we like in Obama, we should vote for the person we don't like, McCain, because Castro was well liked.

I see your logic.

Obama is also like Idi Amin, both are black! Or at least, half-black!

Lets try to discuss this Fausto. Why do you like Obama?

Obama is pro-Sal Fasano, obviously.

In fact, I did see Obama wearing a 'Sal's Pals' shirt a few days ago on MSNBC.

A few reasons:

A. He has a plan to leave iraq. I believe this is an immoral war, and was lost a long time ago. Now we are just losing more and more soldiers in a pointless war.

B. He wants to help out the nations of Africa, helping to end civil wars, stabilize governments, and help the starving people.

C. He wants to reform No Child Left Behind, which needs some serious changes.

D. He wants to shift tax cuts away from the wealthy and to the middle class, who need them much more.

E. He has plans to help support alternative energy sources, which is needed to stop climate change.

F. He wants to help out Americans that can't afford health insurance.

Just a few of my reasons to vote Obama.

Even if one is a staunch Republican, I think it's important to recognize an opponents key strengths - and not simply bash their weaknesses.

I like Obama for the following reasons...

A. He's inspirational: Both in tone of message and by the fact that he has broken barriers. It's not what 'he' will do. It's that he may inspire others...to invest...to go beyond...etc.

B. He is a good figurehead for our country economically. For lack of a better word, he is 'liked' by our customers (other nations) and our suppliers. International trade is a huge part of economic policy and his understanding of foreign reserves, international investment, etc. seems strong.

C. He is intelligent, understands the media, and understands back-room politics. Important for getting anything accomplished once elected.


What I don't like about Obama

A. His lack of experience in executive positions

B. My concern regarding who he may surround himself with for key positions in a Democratic administration

C. A 'potential' for a lack of vigilence on the fight on terrorism. I don't mean Iraq here - Iraq was a mismanaged mess and cost our country billions. I mean the application of anti-terrorsm resources here and abroad in general. His 'optimism' regarding other nations may also lead him to not be tough enough in certain situations.