<p>Shortie to answer your question, I think McCain would beat Obama simply because of the ignorance of this country. I mean that in no way offensive but if we elected Bush to a second term I could definitely see McCain winning easily. There are also other factors too. I don't see the America voting for a black president at this point in time and I also don't think that if Obama does clinch the Democratic nominee as many people who voted in the primaries will come out to vote for him on election day. Being that he has much of the youth/college vote, I see him as being a fad. By the time November comes, many people will lose that excitement and drive that they had for him during the primaries. Also, out of the people I've asked, a lot of people who are voting for Obama in the primaries are merely doing so because they think that McCain has a better chance of beating him than he does Hillary. Again, this is not my opinion, just what I've gathered from others. You still have Democrats who will not vote for either Obama or Clinton, unfortunately. </p>
<p>I also know that you weren't directing your previous post as an insult! I think you brought positive questions, and would like everyone to continue them!!</p>
<p>I don't understand it when people say the country isn't read for a woman president or a Black president (the latter which I have never heard...but I'm just throwing it in there).</p>
<p>Why? How will we know unless we try? Was America ready for the Declaration of Independence, the First Continental Congress, JFK, etc? They did it, and some failed, some succeeded...</p>
<p>I know I'm just throwing it around and comparing this to massive events, and I'm not saying it defensively. I just don't understand why people say that...</p>
<p>I absolutely support Obama. When people say that all he does is preach hope and change it kills me. You could spend all day reading the detailed plans on his website, but everyone just looks at the media clips and assume that it's all that he has to say.</p>
<p>As for college costs, Obama is assuring $4000 per year for students who do community service.</p>
<p>I should add that I see McCain winning as my opinion. Opinions, like all, could always be wrong. For example, in the beginning no one really expected the Democratic nomination to be this close, and Obama defeated that. He could just as well prove me and others wrong in that he wouldn't win President. Me seeing McCain win is just my opinion.</p>
<p>"Spineless" was a poor choice of words. I meant to say that he was "spineless" in that he would not stand up to his promises. In the past, charismatic leaders who were incredibly popular during their elections have either been fantastic examples of progress (e.g. FDR) or horrible demagogues. And the number of demagogues greatly outweighs the successes. As a bitter cynic, I have an instant distrust of people who are treated like they can do no wrong. It feels like I'm being brainwashed.</p>
<p>In my opinion, the sickeningly ironic reason that Clinton couldn't beat McCain is that so many people just assume that she couldn't that they're voting for Obama, and then other people assume that, since so many people are supporting Obama, that Hillary couldn't beat McCain. I find it difficult--and rather disheartening--to hear that "the country isn't ready for a female President," when even India has had a female PM. And let's face it, India is not the first country that springs to mind when someone mentions social progress and reform.</p>
<p>Also, we could "finish" wars up until about 40 years ago. It's impossible to "finish" a war against a terrorist organization. You can force a state to officially capitulate, but you can't force an organization to do anything unless you capture all of its leaders.</p>
<p>An immediate end to the war in Iraq would mean chaos as McCain pointed out. Although I would wholeheartedly like to see the war end, I'd much rather have the U.S. devise a logical, ethical, safe, plan to do so. No rash decisions should be made on this issue due to sporadic and dangerous consequences that could occur. </p>
<p>The thing that irks me the most is when girls say they don't want to see a woman president. Why? Decisions should be made on quality not on race, gender, or age This goes for many issues in the world..those who qualify and can improve a situation the greatest are the ones who should be given the chance .. not people who get things because they're black white male female young old, etc.... I think that's a big problem the country faces when it goes about choosing people for things (i say this generally because it is not only in the Presidential race but also in jobs, colleges, etc etc)</p>
<p>I would really like Hilary to win the nomination and the election, but I am not so sure if she can do the latter as opposed to Obama. I don't think we could go wrong with either democrat, but I definitely prefer Hillary (it also annoys me to no end how my state is overwhelmingly Obama yet half of them probably don't know the difference between Clinton and Obama).</p>
<p>I see some argument in McCain's foreign policy, but his stance on the economy just kills any support from me.</p>
<p>I am, I'm really rooting for Hillary. I think that my biggest criticism regarding the overwhelming support for Obama is that a majority of the people are rooting for him because of his "good looks"! I mean it's not a highschool student government position, this is our country here. I know the thread is to answer why people are attracted to him but I cannot conjure why people would actually <em>vote</em> for him based on his looks. Lol it is just silly to me. But as I just said, I know the nature of this thread is WHY are people lured to him.</p>
<p>Maybe you're just understimating the decision making of the voters. A lot of people really are worried about the issues and Obama and Clinton have very similar ideas. Plus a lot of people could just be voting for Clinton because of her name recognition and not the issues. What makes Hillary supporters so focused on the issues?</p>
<p>Even though I know their general stances on issues I'm not relaly that well versed on each of the particular candidates</p>
<p>can someone please articulate the similarities (although those are pretty obvious) and differneces between Clinton and Obama
'twill be greatly appreciated</p>
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<p>At least in my state, where Obama is from, the top reasons I've heard from a lot of people I've asked are:</p>
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<li>He's from Hawaii (even though he went to Punahou school which 98% of the population can't afford).</li>
<li>He's young and wants quote, "change". </li>
<li>Recounts his healthcare plan and how it benefits Hawaii despite the fact that Hawaii has universal healthcare already (partly thanks to Clinton).</li>
<li>Hillary is a ***** and doesn't look good in photos.</li>
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<p>I realize that many people do have good rationale for supporting Obama (I believe he will be a good president myself), but I am just really annoyed by some of the people who support him.</p>
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<p>They are very very similar. One of the main differences is their health care plan. I'll try to explain but please correct me if I'm wrong since I am by no means an expert.</p>
<p>I believe Obama only wishes to mandate parents to cover their children, and will allow people to choose between the government's health care program and the private insurance companies. Hillary criticizes this plan because she believes that insurance companies will continue to cherrypick against sick people if everybody is not covered under her plan. </p>
<p>Clinton wants to mandate coverage for everybody under her plan. She will subsidize anyone who can't afford it (I believe Obama does this as well, but not sure on the details), and requires employers to pay for their employee's health care.</p>
<p>Both of them will be paid for by taking back the tax cuts Bush set for the big corporations.</p>
<p>Hillary is titled a ***** because she's a woman, but if she were a man would she be credited with being decisive? What's the equivalent of a male *****?</p>
<p>Well I'm young, a minority and for McCain
Barrack has a lack of experience. He obviously doesn't have any idea concerning issues outside the US which is vital to being president. The look on his face during the debate, he was calm until the Russia question rolled around. Even though Hillary got him name messed, Barrack didn't try and differ his opinion from Hillary's. He didn't know much on the subject, Hillary should have let him have the question first, but she was so eager for her own good sometimes. What I find even more Disappointing about him is that he refused to acknowledge al qaeda was in Iraq, prior to McCain correcting him, and then stated "al qaeda entered Iraq after we invaded, which is untrue".
Prior to the 9/11 attacks there were still daily bombings in many other countries such as the Philippines and Thailand. He lacks Foreign Policy experience and knowledge. Sure he lived in Jakarta but thats like saying I'm qualified to run for President because I've been to Mexico, China, The Philippines, and Japan.
He definitely has a nice speech, and I agree with uniting the country but he is Naive, he won't get half the thing he wants to accomplished done, not because he is stupid (on the contrary, he seems very bright) but because US politics doesn't run like a Monarchy. He acts like is people are intentionally 'destroying' our country. HE speaks bad about 'the red menace' but then begs for their votes. He claim he will bring the troops home, which will cause Chaos in Iraq (and thus would be a stupid move), as soon as he gets elected. There is more to the situation then meets the eye. You watch if Hilary or Barrack get elected the troops won't come home...you watch. To pull them out all at once would be stupid, if they care so much about life then they would stay put. An example would be Vietnam, we lost 50,000 (which is more then now) which is NOTHING compared to what the losses were of the countries we pulled out of. Because we pulled out of Vietnam Indochina fell and over 2 MILLION people died. If we stay in Iraq we will never know if we stopped anything bad from happening. better safe then sorry, if we pull out we will see that it could've cost a lot more then what we gave in vein anyways...we might as well stick it out, now that we are there already.
McCain will probably beat Obama because Obama doesn't have experience and that will hurt him. Getting elected is the easiest part of begin president. Doing what you preach to do is different and undoubtedly more difficult. There has never been a president that has been loved by everyone, and if all goes well there NEVER WILL BE. i don't know if he thinks the world is a fairytale, but it sure ain't the way I see it.</p>