<p>who do you want in the white house and leading america into the future?</p>
<p>Just as I would look at any job candiate for a position, experience is very important to me. I will not hire the candidate that “talks the talk” and knows the “right thing to say”. That polished surface soon loses its shine when the going gets tough and there is no real experience to draw on to get the job done.</p>
<p>c. None of the above</p>
<p>right WashDad, just don’t vote.</p>
<p>Obama. I may be wrong, but boy, I’m ready for something different! Hopefully, if elected, he’ll surround himself with good, experienced people and we’ll have eight great years of peace and prosperity. Fingers crossed! Thanks for starting this, RatedPG. I should have, but as you can see, I’m too timid and retiring to actually START a thread! (Although I now know how. I don’t want to throw a party and have nobody come. Wah!)</p>
<p>To me it is not about either, I will live with both. I am much more interested in getting the Senate to do their job!</p>
<p>bulletandpima–You found us! … I also will live with both. I prefer one, but respect the other, and things can only get better. Please, tell me I’m right!</p>
<p>I just feel that our senate and congress are truly failing us. They have the perfect job…do nothing, travel on junkets that you pay nothing, and get he best medical and retirement pay.</p>
<p>My next life I am going to be 1 of them!</p>
<p>Man, I need to get a life! But I’m proud to announce that I’ve just reached the “700” posts milestone, each and every one of them filled with my own unique brand of gibberish. Now, I think I’ll sign off and go read my book.</p>
<p>But it is better than the alternative!!!</p>
<p>Obama without a doubt. I am tired of “its our way or the highway.” McCain represent the same as we have had in the past 7 1/2 years. No to a third Bush term. I was just on vacation in the Caribbean and I was surprised at the number of people there that hate Bush.</p>
<p>It’s time for CHANGE. Something new and fresh.</p>
<p>No doubt i would much rather have McCain in the white house…
Obama claims he is a christian but fails to meet the two rules of christianity 1. abortion and 2. homosexuality… Obama also lacks the military experience and foreighn policy knowledge to lead in case of an attack by terrorist groups and we all know the that diplomacy with iran will not work as examplified by Jimmy Carter.</p>
<p>To vote for Obama in protest of another 4 years of Bush is totally irresponsible. McCain is NOT Bush. Obama is nothing but a good orator. He is one scary individual as far as his views go.</p>
<p>Think a little harder before November on what policies really are important, what experience is really needed to be President of the US. </p>
<p>All of us deserve voters to be well informed, not just emotionally charged.</p>
<p>applicantmum77–How nice to see you here! Join the fray!</p>
<p>PhillipB–As far as homosexuality goes, I have a “live and let live” policy. If someone’s not hurting me, mine, or anyone else, they’re OK by me. I’m a married hetero woman who has a number of wonderful gay friends who I cherish with all of my heart and wouldn’t trade for anyone in the world. Why do we care so much what two consenting adults do in the privacy of their own homes? It’s none of our business. Live and let live. If Obama agrees with me on this, I love him for it.</p>
<p>McCain… Lack of a better option.</p>
<p>You didn’t follow my lead, pmrlcomm! (You know you love Obama.)</p>
<p>Money can’t buy you love! Everybody tells me so! McCain on principle alone!</p>
<p>No, TerpDad. The Beatles told you so. Don’t you remember?</p>
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<p>That is a very narrow definition of a Christian, one which I do not accept, and I consider myself a strong Christian, very active in my church. Those items do have some importance, but nothing like that given to them by some Christians. And there are a number of approaches to them that can still fit into a Christian theology. I first look to what Jesus preached, and those two items are not in his teaching, but a lot of other things are, such as loving one another, turning the other cheek, being a peacemaker, etc.</p>
<p>I just finished reading Dreams from my Father, and it was a thought-provoking book. It tells me that Obama is a man who is intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and willing to learn. I find those attributes quite attractive. I do not agree with everything he proposes, but I do agree with most. And I find myself, for the first time in a long time, feeling quite positive about a candidate. I may actually put out a yard sign for the first time in my life: Obama for President!</p>