tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post3080782253961638825..comments2008-07-02T17:15:13.717-04:00Milenanoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-59402731139937458832008-07-02T17:15:00.000-04:002008-07-02T17:15:00.000-04:00@Matt - <BR/><BR/>I'm struck by how Obama is really more of a cult of personality and most of what he has going on is bewitching, not policy. <BR/><BR/>I never even thought twice about McCain's age. Though I'm not certain I'll vote for him, age is simply not an issue for me either.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for weighing in!Milenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874760631554176315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-36547437718690968342008-06-30T22:07:00.000-04:002008-06-30T22:07:00.000-04:00milena,<BR/>I agree with you 100%. Many of the Obama supporters seem to think that any criticism of Obama whatsoever is somehow unfair or out of bounds. I agree that the country could use a change but Obama really hasn't put forth any new ideas that could make a big difference. Obama is not the first politician to use a vague platform with little specifics and he certainly won't be the last. Although I am not supporting him I can see how people can be attracted to him in general. The fact is that a rabid pit bull is more charming than Hillary Clinton and John McCain seems old because he is old. Some of the young bloggers seem to think that anyone older than Ashton Kutcher is too old to govern.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good blog.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-50777230729937222722008-06-11T22:57:00.000-04:002008-06-11T22:57:00.000-04:00@Anonymous - I entered my comment before I could express my most sincere gratitude that your husband is the caliber of man who has made the decision to sacrifice on behalf of the freedoms of our society. <BR/><BR/>Whether or not the war is the right answer, the men in service must be respected and honored.Milenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874760631554176315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-55953374334628785202008-06-11T22:48:00.000-04:002008-06-11T22:48:00.000-04:00@Anonymous - this country does need a fresh start, however I don't feel that Obama has the policies that will lead to change, despite that he may be <I>different</I> than the current administration does not mean he is better.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry for your family's suffering. I truly cannot comprehend what it must be like to have to live with the threat of war, but I do not take it lightly.Milenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874760631554176315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-37750176912334901742008-06-11T22:38:00.000-04:002008-06-11T22:38:00.000-04:00I just CAN'T understand how anyone would vote for a person with ties to Bush and his corrupt administration. Obama is a fresh start, a new direction -- and this country definitely needs both.<BR/><BR/>My husband has been to Iraq twice. My family suffers the consequences of Bush's bad decision. It's time to it differently. Do you realize for the past 18 year, either a Bush or a Clinton has been in office? Please, not more of the same for 4 more ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-77287163609880739532008-06-11T13:18:00.000-04:002008-06-11T13:18:00.000-04:00@brandon henak - <BR/><BR/>I try to have rational, unemotional conversations about policies. I'll ask a lot of questions, trying to get to the heart of what someone wants, and then point out Obama is not the way to get there. But if I sense uneasiness, I back off unless someone is open to it. <BR/><BR/>I agree though, people seem to want to vote for Obama regardless of his policies. I'll have people actually say, "Policies don't matter, leadership style does." Whaaat? We are not electing a buddy or a dad! We're electing the President, whose policies can change our lives.<BR/><BR/>@Mike - great comment. I couldn't have said it better.Milenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874760631554176315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-9083845062387936332008-06-11T09:49:00.000-04:002008-06-11T09:49:00.000-04:00Brandon,<BR/><BR/>I'm in the same boat. My friends, and even some family, love Obama. I have yet to get a coherent answer as to why. The best thing you can do is always bring the conversation back to actual issues and policy (you know, what you elect presidents for) that's his biggest weakness. As far as I can tell, he's just boilerplate leftist democrat. No change. Nothing new. Old ideas in a new suit and baritone voice. Count me unimpressed.<BR/><BR/>Milena,<BR/><BR/> I agree. What's the big deal? There's more than enough about his policy positions to critique, this just distracts from any serious discussion.mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-57743601251965358402008-06-11T08:37:00.000-04:002008-06-11T08:37:00.000-04:00share/understandbrandon henakhttp://newlycorporate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1323827107980168707.post-66275468533535783622008-06-11T08:36:00.000-04:002008-06-11T08:36:00.000-04:00Good post. I definitely share understand your dislike of sensationism. Also, I am in your camp, I will definitely not be voting for Barack Obama. How do you address your friends who are fans in a generation that seems to be obsessed with the Obama-messiah?Brandon Henakhttp://newlycorporate.comnoreply@blogger.com