When Bush the smarter was running against Bill Clinton I made some observations I find interesting and relevant in the current presidential campaign. During the GOP convention, every time a reporter would interview anyone, they appeared to be being really careful to stick with the party line. The party planks were gospel and they agreed with anything Bush said. Then came the Dem convention and it seemed as if every person interviewed made a point of telling what they disagreed with BC on and how they thought that he was the best choice anyway.
The GOP attitude made me really nervous and I was much relieved when BC was announced the winner of the election. I very much like the idea of a prez whose advisors are not afraid to give an honest opinion and/or disagree with their leader's assessment of a given situation. I want there to be open and honest debate and discussion in the Whitehouse. Yes, a leader has to know when to make a decision and sometimes, said leader must decide in opposition to advice (s)he has gotten. But the leader must have as complete a picture as possible if they are to make good decisions.
I disagree with Barack Obama on some issues. I have since I started paying attention to him. I actually find some comfort in that. Were I to completely agree with him I would doubt my own objectivity. It would make it uncomfortable in the least and, most likely impossible to share my opinion. I don't want Prez Obama to have an Amen Chorus and if he does, I have neither desire nor intent to be a part of it. Such opinions as I proffer will be honest ones. So, even though I disagree with him on certain things, I am comfortable with the idea of him as the leader of the free world. (assuming we can regain that status after the idiocy of the Dim Son) I certainly am more comfortable with the idea of BO as leader of the free world than I am with any of the rethugs and more than a couple of the Dems.
I hope to disagree with him for the next 8 years or so.
CAFKIA
I like your attitude Brother. It mirrors my own. I just posted my own reasons for supporting Barack, and while somewhat different from yours, I think you would agree with me.
d.
Posted by: deuddersun | June 22, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Cafkia, I need your sigature on a petition at my place to stop Fox News from their racist attacks against the Obamas.
Also, need a vote at the API blog.
Dam, I'm a needy guy today...sorry, but I think you'd want to participate.
Thanks Brother.
d.
Posted by: deuddersun | June 28, 2008 at 10:13 PM
sorry, but I think you'd want to participate.
Good grief! Is that even English?
LOL
d.
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