100 Years?

This time John McCain really blew it. His most recent "gaff" came at town hall meeting when he said that he wished to remain in Iraq as long as it took to get the job done. I mean, who does he think he is? (Please note my sarcasm) When asked about staying in Iraq for 50 years, McCain replied, "Make it a hundred. We've been in Japan for 60 years. We've been in South Korea for 50 years or so. That would be fine with me, as long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed."

This statement demonstrates McCain's clear understanding of the situation. As a Vietnam Vet, he know first hand how defeat in war wrecks a nation and an army. McCain also knows that leaving the Iraq before the right time will have terrible repercussions. And like General MacArthur, McCain realizes, "In war there is no substitute for victory."

Foreign Policy

Now, I don't mean to dwell too long on Obama's weaknesses, but I found the temptation simply irresistible after today's piece of news broke. This just out: Obama claims to know, "more and understand the world better than Senator Clinton or Senator McCain." One of the biggest reasons being that he lived in Indonesia as a child: "Probably the strongest experience I have in foreign relations is the fact that I spent four years living overseas when I was a child in southeast Asia." Even Hillary Clinton found this claim preposterous, "Now voters will judge whether living in a foreign country at the age of 10 prepares one to face the big, complex international challenges the next president will face. I think we need a president with more experience than that." I guess I finally agree with Hillary about something.

Deception

As much as I dislike Obama's positions, I have to admit I like him as a person. He's charismatic, articulate and thoughtful, but that's just the problem. Obama has so much charisma that he causes many people to look past the issues. In fact, I have found myself agreeing with him many times. I too want hope, change and unity. By continually harping on these issues, Obama conveniently sidesteps the issues. Just watch this video and you'll know what I mean.

Obama says many inspirational things in this video:

1. Yes we can to justice and equality.
2. Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
3. Yes we can heal this nation.
4. Yes we can repair this world.

After seeing this video, I felt like voting for Obama, although I agree with almost none of his positions. I know I am not alone. Americans have been deceived by this brilliant man, for indeed he is brilliant. He has fooled so many into believing his mantra that we have forgotten to ask what these inspirational quotes actually mean. What does he actually want to do? How does Obama plan on changing our country?

Obama the Criminal

Yes, you heard me. Obama is a criminal. In fact, he's on the loose right now and somehow he's poised to win the Democratic nomination.

Okay. I'll admit that this comparison is a bit extreme, but it is useful in making this point: Obama's voting history resembles that of a criminal. Criminals, like Obama, avoid leaving traces of their crime, or in Obama's case, votes. As a representative in the Illinois State Legislature, Obama voted "present" on many key issues. Obama might as well just said, "I'm going to pass on this one" and the reason is this: Obama knows that his votes count. He also knows that voting for a controversial bill could hurt him politically. Voting "present" on a bill is much less controversial than a "no" or "yes". Heck, that might offend someone.

Now I wouldn't mind very much if Obama voted "present" on an issue that dealt with library construction (Librarians: I'm sorry if this offends you) . While still important, library construction pales in comparison to other issues. Below is a list of bills Obama for which Obama cast a "present" vote.

1. SB 759-required mandatory adult prosecution for firing a gun on or near school grounds.
2. HB 854-protected the privacy of sex-abuse victims by allowing petitions to have the trial records sealed.
3. SB 1093-sought to protect a child if it survived a failed abortion.
4. HB 382-would have prohibited partial birth abortion.

I find it ironic, that Obama did not consider it worthwhile to cast a decisive vote in any of these bills. Were these issues not important enough? I don't know about you, but I find these bills important. In fact, I think I would even vote for these bills. I would not cast a "present" vote. Instead, I would let my voice be heard. Obviously, Obama is content to let his voice remain silent, to stay in the shadows of the political world. One thing is for sure. Obama had an opinion on all these bills, he just doesn't want anyone to know.

As for me, I'm hoping for change. In fact, I hope that Obama changes into
his orange jumpsuit and begins to show people his true identity.