Who the hell is this guy Obama? | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 hidden)
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I hadn't let my new yorker subsc. die last december. I would add that I've spoken to at least one right-winger who converted to Obama just three weeks ago, and he helped cool me off about the FISA thing. He told me his conversion was brought about by 2 factors--he's not crazy about McCain, and second, when he read audacity of hope (which I haven't read) he came to know exactly what to expect from Obama (contrary to what you hear on faux news). To the point where this guy, let's call him fred, says he knows with 95% certainty how Obama will vote on any given issue, and not just because he's a leebrul. He predicted the fisa vote, and told me that if I read his (obama's) book, I'd understand. I'll get my mitts on it one day, but for now I'll just say thanks for another great post pear.

by hazmat on 07/12/2008 12:21:46 PM EST

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Thanks again hazmat.  I'm getting tired of people knocking Obama for behavior that is entirely within character for him, based on his history and personality.  Would I like him to be more progressive?  of course!!  But what do the majority of Americans want and how can we make changes that will stick through another Republican presidency?  If Obama really was the radical liberal some supporters want him to be, he wouldn't have gotten where he is today, and the Republicans wouldn't be nearly as frightened.  Thing is, they should probably welcome a presidency like Obama's, where true bi-partisanship might be a reality on some important issues such as climate change and the economy.

by desertpear on 07/12/2008 02:10:55 PM EST

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Who the hell is this guy Obama? | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 hidden)