Obama or McCain?
Sunday, August 31st, 2008 @ 2:44am
Obama
48% (12 votes)
McCain
36% (9 votes)
Neither
16% (4 votes)
Total votes: 25
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Even though I'm from Canada, I will admit that I have been following the news about the upcoming U.S. presidential election. I'm curious about what candidate people are leaning towards. My choice would be Obama. I like nearly all his proposals, and I think change is a great idea. That's all I'm going to say. I don't want to get too far into political debates because I get quite heated! What do you all think?
I voted, but I will leave it at that. The last place I want to get into a debate about my political views is a gossip blog's message board! :-) Too much possibility for drama!
Well, this is the section where you can talk about anything, including politics. I filed it under Let's Get Personal, not gossip!
OH, absolutely! More power to you, and I am sure there are others that don't mind discussing things here. It is just not my choice. I did *not* mean to criticize (or sound snarky or anything like that). Your post is fine, as far as I am concerned! :-)
ahah okay thanks! I did not mean to sound snappy either :P
I will vote for McCain, and my reasoning is this... Obama, even though he says he is a Christian, came from a Muslim background. That really bothers me. Being a Christian myself, I don't understand how one can view life so meaninglessly and think that abortion is okay. I view it as murder. Under certain circumstances I would have to question whether it was okay, but I feel in my heart, having the option to have or not have a baby is not our decision. There are many families, my brother and sister-in-law as an example, that are not able to have children. They are in the process of trying to adopt, and a child not wanted by one family might be a blessing to another. I agree that there needs to be a change in Washington, but I'm not sure Obama is the answer. I really wish there was another choice, but out of the 2, I guess McCain is the best.
Obama is not from a 'Muslim background'. The fact that people are still so ignorant on this subject and so easily duped is truly frightening.
Is that really how you made your choice.!?!?! Because of his "background". Geez this is America, you need a refresher course in your bill of rights & then proceed to read the entire constitution while your at it.
If you believe anything a professional politician ever says, you are a tool. And if you vote, you are a willing tool. People like to say "If you don't vote, you can't complain." That's actually backwards. It's the people who do vote that have no right to complain. After all, they chose to play the stupid game.
Wait, I'm just a bit confused. Explain to me this stupid game. I'm curious about your perspective on things.
That is a *very long* conversation. But you can start by imagining that you have never heard a single thing about economics, sociology, business, politics, religion or any other collectivist power systems... and then use your innate human intelligence to look at the world. What do you see? Nothing but individuals. That's all there is.
Interesting.. Crazy... It's true though. I'm gona have to think about that some more and really visualize it.
Hmm.. I'm not from The USA, but I never knew that people will actually not vote for Obama because he is supposdly from a muslim background. How about looking at what changes he is proposing, and what policies he wishes to introduce instead? Tnkrbell80, muslims most certainly do not condone abortions, so I don't see what that has to do with Obama coming from a mulsim background? :/
Tina, Hmmm.... Fear and dislike of Muslims is NOT something that is unique to Americans. Hmm.... Our country was founded by Christians, on Christian principles. And since the terrorism of 09/11/01, our trust of Muslims has certainly not INCREASED. Hmmm.... Just for the record, I won't vote for Obama, because he is not qualified, and I am not going to jump on the novelty act bandwagon.
Tiinnaaaa, listen to what Anastasia is saying. 9/11 hit us hard, it's hard to forget about that. I didn't say that I wasn't going to vote for Obama because of his background. I said that it bothered me. Here in the US, our candidates list what they are for and against, Obama, has said that he is not opposed to abortion, something that I do not believe in. There for I will not vote for him. He might make some changes to the US, but I'm not giving up my values for them. Oh, and testguy grow up.
"Grow Up." Is that what passes for sociopolitical dialogue these days? Oh yeah - I guess it is.
9/11 HIT EVERYONE HARD!!!!!!!! So, you're going to use 9/11 as a reason to basically make an initial negative judgement on anyone who is muslim or may have parents or ancestoral ties to a muslim before you even get to know them or their belief system. I'm not a religious scholar in any religion but maybe you should review your religious book and try to understand it a bit more before you use your religion to answer a political question.
No, I'm not making a negative judgement on him for his background. I don't agree with his beliefs or what he stands for. Therefore I'm not voting for him. Everyone has their own opinion on things. I'm going with what I believe is right.
Your initial statement states "Obama, even though he says he is a Christian, came from a Muslim background". That can be interpreted by many as a negative view on Muslims.
Well, to be quite frank and honest....I'm one of the "Maxed Out Moms," and I still have no idea who I'm voting for. I've read so many different articles from so many different papers/news-sites. I've been to their websites...and I agree with both of them on some things and disagree with both of them on some things. The debates will be interesting to watch...but I probably won't make up my mind until right before I vote.....I want to make sure when I make my decision, it's an informed decision. *sigh*
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I work with the military, and from my experience, most of their dealings with Muslims have been negative. I'm not saying that all Muslims are the same. It just bothers me personally.
The military deals with extremist. Every religion has extremists. From the context of your statement, the conclusion can be drawn that you haven't had much personal interaction with muslims nor with people of other nations. It's really sad, the nation has grown so much in the past 40 years but the thought process for many is still stuck in the past.
I interact with people of all nationalities and religions all of the time. I realize every religion has extremists. I'm just sticking to my personal beliefs. I'm not stuck in the past, I'm being a realist. I really don't agree a hundred percent with either candidate. I wish there was another choice, but unfortunately there is not.
Personal Interaction?!?! Hmnnnn... Well of course, the chances of agreeing with a candidate 100% are pretty darn slim. But you're still "bothered" by his muslim "background", those were your words not mine. (Shaking My Head, SMH, SMH)
Yes personal interaction. I'm not judgemental of people, but yes his Muslim background bothers me because he has/ had different religious beliefs than I do. He may be a great President. I will not be voting for him.
His FATHER is Muslim. He did not grow up with his father, he grew up with his mother and maternal grandparent. How well do you know the candidates?!?! I guess it bothers you that he is biracial as well. Your saying your not judgemental but yet if someone has different religious belief than you ...... Hey you can vote for anyone your want to vote for it is the USA afterall.
I know the candidates and what their issues are, thank you very much. It does not bother me that he is biracial, why are you throwing that in!!? I'm not judgemental but most people vote for someone that has the same ideals that they do. The forum asked who you'd be voting for, which I stated and why. My discussion on this topic is over.
You're the one bothered by his "came from a Muslim background".
You're the one bothered by his "came from a Muslim background".
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