How much longer will the American public entertain Barack Obama’s inexperience? When you listen to the left’s most prominent talking heads, it’s as though they’ve been hypnotized by Big Brother, as they rabidly work to convince their fellow countrymen (and women) that Obama is the most qualified of all candidates to run for the American presidency. And while the indoctrinated talking heads dance around Obama’s empty words, one wonders why they simply refuse to admit the following truism:
Barack Obama is the most unqualified candidate to run for the presidency in at least 100 years (yes, Giuliani was 100% correct when he uttered his assessment).
How much longer will Democrats insist that a man who has yet to issue one, single executive order is qualified to become this great nation’s leader? It’s not rocket science. Anyone who has access to the Internet can surf their way into oblivion trying to find corroboratory evidence that backs up the notion that Obama is prepared to become America’s next president.
During their search they are sure to find countless mantras about “hope,” “change” and “a new kind of politics.” Empty words, indeed, since nothing that Barack Obama has done in the state and national legislatures reflects anything reminiscent of hope, change or a new kind of politicking.
From hop scotching his way into the Illinois State Senate to backtracking on his notion that the surge is not working, Obama has shown his inability to properly evaluate a variety of issues — issues that are extremely important to America’s future. For instance, in July, he claimed that the surge wasn’t successful (he even said that he stood by his vote against it), but this week he had the following to say in an interview with Bill O’Reilly:
“I think that the surge has succeeded in ways that nobody anticipated…I’ve already said it’s succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.â€
Where was Obama when countless Republicans anticipated — and yes, beyond their wildest dreams — that the surge would be a success? If I recall, his opponent, John McCain, spearheaded the initiative. What gall this man has to act as though it is a pleasant surprise to all of humanity that the surge — which he so ardently fought against, while others risked their political careers to champion its implementation — is bringing victory into sight. I suppose it’s easier to simply agree with public opinion polls when running for public office. Luckily, Senator McCain has a much braver spirit than that.
Most of the individuals pretending that Obama is prepared to lead have literally ignored the counter evidence, while not lifting a finger to explore even the most rudimentary documentation (how about looking at his voting record, which contains more than 100 instances in which he voted “present” while in the Illinois state legislature).
It’s undeniable: if his supporters were doing their homework and looking beyond his banter, they wouldn’t have so much confidence in his alleged ability to lead. And a few months ago, even his running mate (Joe Biden, for those of you who are unaware) agreed with me. And Hillary Clinton — the she-devil in the flesh — mirrored this sentiment when she said that the man has nothing more to offer the American electorate than a “speech he gave in 2002.”
Wake up America! We need strong, experienced leadership. And Barack Obama simply cannot deliver.
This is a page out of the Rove/Bush/Palin playbook: Make a seemingly credible criticism by distorting the facts, or providing incomplete information.
Here are the facts about those “present” votes:
Sometimes the “present’ votes were in line with instructions from Democratic leaders or because he objected to provisions in bills that he might otherwise support. At other times, Obama voted present on questions that had overwhelming bipartisan support. In at least a few cases, the issue was politically sensitive.
A present vote is not unusual in Illinois
A present vote is NOT tantamount to ducking an issue. Obama cast 4,000 votes in the Illinois Senate and used the present vote to protest bills that he believed had been drafted unconstitutionally or as part of a broader legislative strategy.
An examination of Illinois records shows at least 36 times when Mr. Obama was either the only state senator to vote present or was part of a group of six or fewer to vote that way.
In more than 50 votes, he seemed to be acting in concert with other Democrats as part of a strategy.
For a juvenile-justice bill, lobbyists and fellow lawmakers say, a political calculus could have been behind Obama’s present vote. On other measures like the anti-abortion bills, which Republicans proposed, he voted present to help more vulnerable Democrats under pressure to cast “no†votes.
In other cases, Obama’s present votes stood out among widespread support as he tried to use them to register legal and other objections to parts of the bills.
In Illinois, political experts say voting present is a relatively common way for lawmakers to express disapproval of a measure.
Now there’s a creative idea for the national ballot. Either a ‘present’ vote or an ‘abstention’. A no vote for both sides.
Since he started writing here, it’s been apparent that Billy has a voodoo approach to politics– his use of the phrase “she-devil in the flesh” just confirms it.
Billy’s use of the English language is endlessly creative, but too often just plain silly. “Insanely maniacal method of jumping hurdles to avoid the truth” is one of the most maladroit phrases I’ve seen in print, especially for someone who essays to write about politics.
And for a McCain supporter to harp about Obama flip-flopping is truly laughable, given McCain’s string of about-faces on so many definitive issues.
It’s good to have Billy around for comic relief, though. He’s provided more laughs here than the funny papers.
Chicago has one of the highest juvenile deathrates in the country due to gang violence. Good job in your hometown Obama. Do you really want Obama in charge of our National Security? If he can’t bring improvement to own state, I sure don’t want him messing with mine.
How exactly has McCain made Arizona a better place to live?
So now Obama is responsible for the juvenile death rate in Chicago???
Maybe he’s also the reason the Cubs haven’t won a World Series in 100 years.
Maybe the Cubs should not be permitted to vote!