FOR CONTEMPLATION ON OBAMA

The Obama Tidal Wave
We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except
platitudes of 'Change' or that he says he will be a "Uniter". The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing. Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions. On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic.

Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler or a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore.

Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:


He voted against banning partial birth abortion.
He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as a minimum wage affair.
Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college.


His religious convictions are very murky.

He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il andMahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Has said that one of his first goals after being elected would be to have a conference with all Muslim nations.

Opposed the Patriot Act.

First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform.

Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers.

Supports universal health-care.

Voted yes on providing habeas corpus forGuantanamodetainees.

Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.

Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.

Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.

Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.

Wants to make the minimum wage a 'living wage'.

Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.

Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.

Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the amount of tax paid.

He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax

He voted No on repealing the 'Death' Tax

He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.

Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.

He is ranked as the most liberal Senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing.

He would take the troops out of Iraq almost immediately (and then put them back because Al Queda will come in).

He is a one-trick pony. The answer to every question is that he made the right decision on entering into the Iraq war.

He would bomb Pakistan and send the troops in.

He insists that Mexico should adopt our labor and environmental laws or he will abrogate the NAFTA treaty.

If your political choices are consistent with Barack Obama's and you think that his positions will bring America together or make it a better place, then you will probably enjoy the ride.

If you are like most Americans that after examining what he stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great Country. We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it. Inaction is action.

I PUBLISH THIS TO GET YOU TO THINK, ASK QUESTIONS, GET ANSWERS, AND THEN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION.

I PERSONALLY THINK THAT HE IS NOT READY TO LEAD THIS NATION AT THIS TIME, HE IS TOO INEXPERIENCED, AND DOES NOT HAVE THE NECCESSARY FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD A PRESIDENCY. THE FUTURE OF THIS COUNTRY IS AT STAKE.

Meanderings

PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN OHIO: Have to go vote in a while, not sure what to do this year. There are some local issues, a friend running for Judge, some other local offices. Hill, Hussein, McCain. Socialism or a 100 year war, what a cherce........... naturally it is raining in Ohio, supposedly this helps the Democrats, but Rush and others want everyone to jump party lines and vote for Hill, Hussein's workers are playing dirty in OH, handing out literature toooooo close to the door, and then somehow, no trash cans inside, so the literature is laying all over the voting area, clever. WHAT TO DO?

I remember back 20 years ago, a good friend of mine, a black, was running for a local council seat, and he asked me to go to one of his meetings with his supporters. I had done some campaigns, and been involved in politics, and he just wanted me to sit in and see what all was going on.

During the course of the discussion, they decided he needed a brochure, or a mailer of somekind. They discussed size, information to be added, background, associations, experience, all the normal stuff, BUT, let's not print his foto ............. I excused myself and got up and left the building.

In my days in Nevada, in the 50's, blacks were not allowed in the casinos. In 1952, my first demerits at The Citadel came for calling a black woman who worked in the dining room, "mam" .......... I was to use the "N" worrd, which I did not use in the past, never had, and never did in the future.

I must admit I try very hard, when I see anyone, in person or on TV to not see a race, just a person. In Barack's case, I am more concerned about a "takeover from within" ........... that is in one of their teachings, somewhere.

I am too far past the worry stage to get emotionally involved, as long as our checks come from SS each month, and Medicare works, I'm OK.

I still remember FDR and Wilkie, but a lot of other names have slipped by the wayside, time marches on, and hopefully, so will we.