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Obama not fit to lead the United States
Issue date: 10/14/08 Section: Opinions
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Every time, I try to explain that though he might be young and exciting, his policies and records absolutely do not reflect us as students or America as a whole. His record is so thin and full of so many questionable actions. How can we trust him?
With only eight years in the Illinois Senate and four years in the U.S. Senate, what has Obama achieved that voters can be proud of?
When I hear Obama talk about bringing leadership to the White House, I feel like those are empty words. In his "leadership role" in the U.S. Senate, he cannot even hold a hearing of his subcommittee on European Relations, according to the Annenberg Public Policy Center's Factcheck.org.
Leadership is about taking tough stands, even if it hurts you politically in the future. That means explaining what your views are on controversial issues.
If you are going to talk about change, you must represent your policies correctly. Yesterday's Wall Street Journal looked at Obama's promise to cut taxes for 95 percent of Americans and found some interesting numbers. He has promised to cut taxes down to 18.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product, but how can you do that when you both cut taxes and increase spending? Also, the Wall Street Journal found many of Obama's tax cuts were actually tax credits - they aren't the same thing. Under his policies, 44 percent of tax filers will pay no taxes. That does not sound equitable to me.
This newspaper isn't big enough to look at the cost of each of Obama's plans, but health care is one of the most dramatic. Last month in a 60 Minutes interview, he admitted his employer health care mandate would cost at least $150 billion. Other experts peg it much higher, especially when including an increased regulatory burden.
If Obama were elected president, how effective would he be working with the U.S. Senate? "We all know there is not enough money to do all this stuff," Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller said.
Americans deserve to know who is the real Obama. They deserve to learn about his liberal voting record, his lack of courage and his failure to lead. John McCain and Sarah Palin are running on their records that show they are confident, courageous and effective leaders. Obama is running on platitudes because his record shows he is not fit for command.
To learn more about Obama and his record, Francisco Gonzalez, author of "Who is the Real Barack Obama?," will speak Thursday at 7 p.m. in SLC 148. Whether you think Obama is the right choice, are still un-decided, or want to solidify your vote for McCain, you need to hear this lecture.
- Greg Wilson is a
news writer for The
Red & Black.
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J Anne Baker
posted 10/14/08 @ 5:51 AM EST
Mr. Wilson wrote: "With only eight years in the Illinois Senate and four years in the U.S. Senate, what has Obama achieved that voters can be proud of?"
Let's put that into perspective with Sen. (Continued…)
lattesolare
posted 10/14/08 @ 6:57 AM EST
Did you mean the erratic Mc Fellow Prisoner not fit to lead the United States?
Let's take a look..
posted 10/14/08 @ 7:18 AM EST
"With only eight years in the Illinois Senate and four years in the U.S. Senate, what has Obama achieved that voters can be proud of?"
I'd be careful in drawing attention to how many years someone has been serving in politics if you wish to make a point about inexperience. (Continued…)
John
posted 10/14/08 @ 8:51 AM EST
Bbbuutt McCain, bbbbut McCain!!!
3 quick responses, and none of them offer anything actually in support of the messiah. And you Obama sheep are still just playing along, spouting "hope" and "change" instead of real answers. (Continued…)
richard
posted 10/14/08 @ 9:32 AM EST
Someone please tell me why two out of every three economists favors Obama.
http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12342127
Also, Obama has said he is not going to have enough money to do all this stuff right away. (Continued…)
yay
posted 10/14/08 @ 9:35 AM EST
God bless you, Mr. Wilson
elizabeth harper
posted 10/14/08 @ 9:53 AM EST
I am Eliabeth Harper and i am 15 years old. I watch every thing I listan to every side of the story. I may not be able to spell but i can read. I would like to say even thow my vote dont count that i would vote for John because he may be old but he is wise
A concerned citizen
posted 10/14/08 @ 10:07 AM EST
No one has told America why McCain should be president either. I feel that if you're going to tell why Obama shouldn't be President, tell why McCain (or another candidate) should. (Continued…)
ted simmons
posted 10/14/08 @ 10:45 AM EST
I almost completely disagree with Mr. Wilson's piece, but I give him credit for producing a calm, somewhat rational argument. He ought to school some of the freaks that are shouting "terrorist" and such at McCain / Palin rallies. (Continued…)
Katy
posted 10/14/08 @ 11:27 AM EST
For many of us, the vote for Obama/Biden is not necessarily a vote for them, but a vote against giving Palin any chance of EVER becoming president. You talk about Obama's inexperience? What about hers? And yes, she's only the nominee for 2nd in command, but she would be a 72-year-old's heartbeat away from being president. (Continued…)
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