tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post5119389659288094994..comments2023-11-03T19:05:08.512+11:00Comments on Harry Clarke: Obama the first African-American President?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-44533332927152298252008-02-10T18:20:00.000+11:002008-02-10T18:20:00.000+11:00I would hope that Americans have finally reached t...I would hope that Americans have finally reached the place where the best candidate, regardless of color will be our next president. This election will be a great test for just how far American has really bridged the gap between black and white.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-11355750576027102702008-01-09T05:22:00.000+11:002008-01-09T05:22:00.000+11:00people dont take in mind the amount of things that...people dont take in mind the amount of things that black and white people have done in this world. all they think about is colourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-85212865100466814932008-01-08T15:03:00.000+11:002008-01-08T15:03:00.000+11:00One trip to Senator Obama's official website is al...One trip to Senator Obama's official website is all it takes to confirm he offers absolutely nothing new (discounting various shades of gray.)<BR/><BR/>That fact, coupled with his win in Iowa and projected win in New Hampshire is all one needs to know about American politics.<BR/><BR/>Still, I will offer up the following experience. Please keep in mind that I've voted Democratic for the past 34 years and have never voted for anyone who wasn't a Democrat.<BR/><BR/>I recently reworded Senator Obama's healthcare plan and posted the main points on a very liberal forum where he is highly regarded.<BR/><BR/>The result?<BR/><BR/>I was virtually slaughtered by people who consider him "their" candidate.<BR/><BR/>Be afraid. Be very afraid--of American voters.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-80303097395641870452008-01-08T08:50:00.000+11:002008-01-08T08:50:00.000+11:00I think you might be right Harry. If the Obama loc...I think you might be right Harry. If the Obama locomotive steamrolls through New Hampshire, there may not be any stopping it. From what I've heard, despite the obviously ideological gap, he is the kind of Democrat some Republican voters would consider voting for. <BR/><BR/>I also think the Republican field is pretty underwhelming at present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-1976037033812211602008-01-08T03:16:00.000+11:002008-01-08T03:16:00.000+11:00My guess is that a McCain-Lieberman ticket will be...My guess is that a McCain-Lieberman ticket will be hard to beat in the GE.<BR/><BR/>So I'm hoping for a Romney win in NH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-24801650525412964332008-01-08T00:54:00.000+11:002008-01-08T00:54:00.000+11:00I groaned when I read these results. On one side a...I groaned when I read these results. On one side a great speechmaker with no qualifications or experience beat an admittedly stodgy but massively competent candidate. On the other an inexperienced religious bigot beat experienced (albeit seriously flawed) heavyweights.<BR/><BR/>Surely the travails of GWB should have taught the Yanks that an attractive personal manner is no substitute for actual policy competence and administrative ability?derrida deriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188777386180390172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-1468547681962430492008-01-07T23:53:00.000+11:002008-01-07T23:53:00.000+11:00Various muck-rakers are laready putting around acc...Various muck-rakers are laready putting around accusations that Obama is an ex-Muslim - with the implication that he has only become a Christian out of political convenience. Expect more mud to be thrown against him if he gets the nomination. A negative campaign based on unsubstantiated accusations will trigger the required response from the religious right, racists and conservatives. My prediction is that almost any Republican will beat Obama. If the Democrats want to play it safe Edwards is probably the best choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-66129800572777811342008-01-06T07:50:00.000+11:002008-01-06T07:50:00.000+11:00Mark, I meant that Huckabee was not the candidate ...Mark, I meant that Huckabee was not the candidate sought by the Republican Party machine. <BR/><BR/>I think Obama might end up getting elected president because he sounds untainted and without baggage.hchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799594181016858701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-2443249806487471992008-01-06T00:52:00.000+11:002008-01-06T00:52:00.000+11:00You've got to keep in mind that the people that vo...You've got to keep in mind that the people that voted for OBama are registered Democrats that care enough resister and then turn up to vote. If Obama wins the Democrate nomination, there will be enough god-botherers, racists and conservatives to combine to make sure Obama won't be president. <BR/><BR/>A former Baptist preacher can hardly be described as anti-establishment, but I don't think Huckabee will win the Republican nomination. Their best chance against Obama is McCain or Guilliani, who I think could eventually beat Obama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com