<p>This quote -> “More than 80 percent of black voters said they had a favorable opinion of Mr. Obama; about 30 percent of white voters said they had a favorable opinion of him.” Democratic presidential candidates routinely poll more than 90% among self-identifying African-Americans. Only getting 80% of that population would give Obama the worst showing of any Democratic presidential candidate since reconstruction.</p>
<p>The reasons that nations choose to cooperate or not are many and varied. “Liking” each other rarely has much to do with it.</p>
<p>And yes, I do have a college degree in Political Science and International Relations. You?</p>
<p>People in the Middle East say that CNN and other American/Western media affiliates are not credible sources. ;)</p>
<p>Anyway, it’s what we do to other countries and cultures. FOX News recently did a documentary on Muslims and honor killing and they made it seem as though it was something that was common.</p>
<p>I can understand your outrage though since you’re not a minority and you’re probably not used to being stereotyped.</p>
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<p>I know that other factors affect whether or not nations choose to cooperate with each other but you cannot deny that liking each other makes it more likely that the nations will cooperate. It’s common sense.</p>
<p>Can you blame them? IMO it looks like a landslide right now. The media tailing Obama all over the world is enough said. </p>
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<p>Amen to this. ^ And CNN definitely isn’t a credible source, which is why the majority of the American population is pretty ignorant to the reality of today’s issues.</p>
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<p>Sounds like our media. </p>
<p>And as stated before, there is no way a republican is going to take office this time around. Not that party affiliation should matter. It’s pretty sad that people still sit around talking about liberals vs. conservatives, democrats vs. republicans, as if the issues are black and white. Especially when our country’s leader is currently aiding in committing mass murder abroad.</p>
<p>Currently the democrats have the majority in Congress and its approval rating has plummeted. Given Congress’ inaction & poor performance, one would think that people would be thinking of giving Republicans another chance - that is, if they really were paying attention.</p>
<p>Given that Bush (unfairly & undeservedly)got the nom in 2000 instead of McCain, may I further suggest that McCain is the ONE senator/candidate who would’ve been watching Bush’s every move as POTUS and constantly evaluating what he would’ve done differently. He is BEST qualified & prepared to FIX the problems created/ perpetuated by the current administration, and lead us into the future.</p>
<p>What a tragedy it would be for Bush to have been elected instead of McCain (clearly the better candidate who was derailed by a terrible false smear campaign during SC primary) and then McCain to be further robbed of his chance to be POTUS just because of the bad job Bush did! That would be sad & unfair on so many levels!</p>
<p>Better hope that all those cheering Berliners and adoring Titis can send in their proxy votes in before the deadline for naturalization. When Obama was living the life of a rock star in front of the Brandenburg Gate, McCain was visiting a small factory somewhere in rural America and talking to 20 workers.</p>
<p>For all we know, that represented 20 more potential voters for McCain – and 20 more than those in Germany. Running a victory lap in the Beijing Olympic stadium TODAY does not guarantee a gold medal on the chimney at home.</p>
<p>So far, none of the two candidates has found a voice regarding the bigger issue on hand: the economy. Actually, both candidates have an incredibly lacking ability to discuss the domestic economy. By the time people will vote, Iraq might become almost irrelevant with supporters of both sides finding their candidate’s views and action the better. The issue of the surge having worked and the possibility of leaving Iraq with a sembalnce of dignity will probably be settled. </p>
<p>That still leaves us with two economic lightweights. The choice of the correct VP might become more important than we think it is today. This might explain why Obama is running around trying to find a few people who can coach him PDQ, and help him abandon his disastrous leftists proposals for the US. McCain is too old to learn and will have to rely on his VP. </p>
<p>Haven’t people declared that Obama is in his current position because of … race. Wasn’t that something that the famous Bill decried? </p>
<p>Is it possible that a race that could be very close could be decided in FAVOR of Obama because of his ability to bring the minority voters to the voting places? </p>
<p>Playing the race card is not always that … black on white.</p>
<p>There aren’t enough AA to influence the ultimate outcome. How many blacks are in prison or felons free (unable to vote)? How many are too poor to take the time to get to a poll?</p>
<p>My response could be, “How could half of the electorate be stupid enough to vote for a senile, old man?”</p>
<p>My answer wasn’t playing the “race card.” It was playing the human psychology card.</p>
<p>I think this whole “there’s no way Obama can lose” mentality will lead to more despair, anguish, anger, and all sorts of other negative emotions if/when he does lose.</p>
<p>I for one do not have the mentality that Obama “can’t lose”. I will be working hard for his election right through November 4. Hope only comes to fruition with a lot of elbow grease behind it; those who criticize his campaign as being only about that word are missing a tremendous effort that is going on by both his paid staff and volunteers like me. If you think his supporters are coasting on his current poll numbers, you underestimate their determination and organization (which, by the way, is pretty much what did Ms. Clinton in during the primaries).</p>
<p>intparent – I’m right there with you. I think Obama is a great candidate! </p>
<p>I voted for Clinton in the primaries because I thought her to be the better candidate. I always liked Obama too and I think there are many Clinton supporters who simply had to choose but are now ready to support Obama. I think the 23% is understated. Perhaps there are Republican Clinton supporters that will now vote for McCain but…I think in November the % of Clinton supporters voting for Obama will be significantly higher than 23%.</p>
<p>To Hard_Knocks – As far as the …despair, anguish, anger words by another poster. If our country and our people could survive the economic despair, battlefield anguish and election fraud anguish of the last 8 years…we can survive anything! Never underestimate the spirit of American people!</p>
<p>I didn’t know poor meant too lazy to get off your *** and vote? If I was that poor you could bet that I would be out voting for whichever candidate was going to increase taxes on the rich so I could continue my existence on food stamps and welfare… Oh, wait…I won’t have to worry about that. I’ll work double-shifts at McDonald’s if I have to. Something these people are unwilling to do. I’m not talking about the mentally or physically impaired. I’m talking about the drug addicts, the alcoholics, the losers of society that some always want to prop up. I’m thankful they don’t vote…</p>
<p>My step-father won’t vote for him because of his politics, not his race. Same here. I would vote for a black conservative. I won’t vote for white liberal.</p>