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2006-12-04 Home Front: Politix

Exactly What Kind Of Man Is Barack Hussein Obama, Jr?

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Posted by .com 2006-12-04 12:36|| || Front Page|| [11133 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Dot,

Obama is the next version of John Edwards: telegenic and somewhat eloquent. Just like Edwards, figuring out exactly what he stands for is a big mystery.

He served two terms in the IL state senate and the only thing it looks like he did was sponsor legislature on an earned income tax credit and insurance coverage of mammograms.

It looks like his record in the US Senate is similarly bland. Living in Chicago, I get plenty sick of hearing about this empty suit.

However, harping on his middle name and quibbling about his agent is pretty weak stuff. The way to fight this character is to force him to take a stand:

Reporter: What is your opinion on abortion?

Obama: There is more that unites us than divides us, and our is a great nation and together--

Reporter: That's great, Senator. How about answering my question?

Posted by Dreadnought 2006-12-04 13:56|| 2006-12-04 13:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Lol, DN. Yep - just watched him on Fox a little while ago. Vapor, at most, vacuum more likely.

That's a very inviting canvas for "message" politics, paint whatever will sell on it.

It appears he will follow the Jn F'n Kerry Senatorial Model - do nothing of substance, collect check, angle for Prez.

Posted by .com 2006-12-04 14:07|| 2006-12-04 14:07|| Front Page Top

#3 We've got Governor elect Deval Patrick. Telegenic black guy with nothing to say but feel good phrases. You want a position on an issue? He'll have to look into that. He'll never get back to you, but he'll look into that. Together, we can!
He's got a great Democratic future.

Posted by tu3031 2006-12-04 14:36|| 2006-12-04 14:36|| Front Page Top

#4 Whaddya think - Pay Per View, tu?

Posted by .com 2006-12-04 14:41|| 2006-12-04 14:41|| Front Page Top

#5 He stands for higher taxes. Beyond that, he hasn't thought it through.

Yet another example of light-weight Illinois politics.

Posted by Mark E. 2006-12-04 15:45|| 2006-12-04 15:45|| Front Page Top

#6 I read a few of his speeches when he ran fro senate, and he is a socialist. Totally card carrying socialist.

Posted by wxjames 2006-12-04 16:53|| 2006-12-04 16:53|| Front Page Top

#7 He's a member of the pro-treason, rape, murder, bribery, terrorism, racist, bigoted, and evil party.

That right there says all I need to know about him.

Posted by Silentbrick">Silentbrick 2006-12-04 17:30|| 2006-12-04 17:30|| Front Page Top

#8 I was a Chicago resident when Barack ran for Congress against lightweight Bobby Rush. Obama had his ass handed to him. It made sense at the time, but I just knew Obama had big things ahead of him.

I was not shocked when he won the Senate seat although he is not infallible. He's tied to Tony Resko, a major player in Illinois' pay-to-play politics and the proud papa of multiple federal indictments.

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Posted by Lanny Ddub 2006-12-04 17:38|| 2006-12-04 17:38|| Front Page Top

#9 Obama had the great fortune to run in a state where the Republican party has totally imploded. The guy who won the primary quit the race (Jack Ryan) because of a divorce scandal in which there was no complaint from the -ex (how Republican, eh?).

They couldn't find another Republican in the state to take the race. By this point Obama had been all but coronated in the press, so any other Republican with any pull at all (Topinka? Edgar? Oberweiss?) knew better than to run.

The Repubs tried to get Mike Ditka to run. I would have voted for Da Coach in a second just to see him throw chewing gum at Ted Kennedy on the floor of the Senate. Alas, Mike is more into a good life at this point, getting his money from riverboat ads and football commentary, and decided not to do it.

So the Repubs imported Allan Keyes, who managed to get 23% of the vote. Criminy, I could have done at least that well and it would have been great advertising for Rantburg. Did they ask me? No-o-o-o-o-o!

As Lanny points out, Obama has his dirty side, as do ALL politicans in Illinois. Don't you worry, he'll get his.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2006-12-04 19:09|| 2006-12-04 19:09|| Front Page Top

#10

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-12-04 20:34|| 2006-12-04 20:34|| Front Page Top

#11 His career as a pres candidate will track and end just like dean's. He's empty, and will not stand the microscope of the press. Even the liberal MSM's cant help themselves when they see a media feeding frenzy from a candidate doing something dumb. Now while he is a darling in the spotlight, getting the Dems great press, Hillary is slowly building her army for when he falls. Then when he makes an ass of himself she will take the party over and he will be cast out or payed back with a menial position in the dem party.

Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan 2006-12-04 22:55|| 2006-12-04 22:55|| Front Page Top

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