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What happened to Obama?
Udi Sommer
Published: 09.09.08, 19:23
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31. Trust
amy ,   smithville,usa   (09.10.08)
you are absolutely right. I hope everyone can see thru his semi-black skin....he is not going to help african-americans any more than white or christians. Now if you were by chance muslim....wtf we dont need that !!
32. Obama
rivka ,   miami, US   (09.10.08)
As a democrat for 50 years I am sure that McCain will win. The democratic Party has moved too far to the left. During the Primary Election in Florida democrats can only vote within their party. Since both Obama and Clinton had high negatives. Many voted for one or the other as a protest vote. McCain for the past 24 years has a great record of working with both parties always putting America first. He is honest and trusted and the people know it.
33. #18 As a fellow Texan and evangelical, I couldn't disagree
more!So do many of ,   my Bro.& sis.too!!!   (09.10.08)
34. #27 Hillary had it to loose too. Both fit the proverb of
"Pride ALWAYS comes ,   before a fall". USA   (09.10.08)
35. OB ttanked with women, slandering
Anita Clark ,   Cordes Lakes, Arizon   (09.10.08)
OB sought his own demotion by demise engaging slandering. My vote will not go to that woman hater.
36. The reasons
Marilyn ,   USA   (09.10.08)
Reasons for Obama not doing well 1: Obama had a poor showing at Saddleback 2: Palin provides for some excitement, however this is sure to wear off after a while. Now as far as Evangelicals, the older ones vote much more conservatively. Also in considering pro-life, it's not just for unborn babies, but it's in recognizing the sacredness of life in general. They need to show us that they really believe in this.
37. BARACK OBAMA IS THE CHANGE WE NEED
chris ,   mesquite, tx   (09.10.08)
NO!!! THE LIVING UNDEAD AND VICE PRESIDENT BARBIE WILL PLUNGE THE ECONOMY INTO FURTHER DEBT
38. Bush: your stupidity cannot be forgiven
Ariel ben Zion ,   Lisboa, Portugal   (09.10.08)
Although I strongly support McCain, not with votes unfortunatly, because I am not an American, I think that whoever is going to win must necessarily be better than Bush. Bush, although his good intentions, left behind him the most terrible desaster to Israel that could be conceived: the hole in Irak that permitted Iran to wake up. And let me tell you frankly: Israel is what matters to me. This silly Bush and the mania to impose democracy to everybody, inclusivelly muslims... who will use it to promote radical islamists wherever they will be able to: look at the elections in PA... Bush: I don't forgive your stupidity!
39. obama is getting tiresome
david ,   new york   (09.10.08)
he gets up and says that he is "change" and then refuses to say what that change is (other than his skin color). people heard "change" and thought "well it must be whatever i want it to be" and supported him. now people are getting to know him better and they see that there's not a lot of difference between him and john kerry or jimmy carter. as long as he doesn't have to say what he really stands for, he will be popular. once he says what he really is people will see him for what he really is.
40. Israel personified
Chanalau, Tova ,   London, UK   (09.10.08)
Big-talking gun-addict, beloved of all the American Zionist crazies, as mad as a hatter and bent on destroying the environment in order to extract every last dollar she can at the expense of future generations. Ladies and gentlemen I present: Sarah Palin, Miss Israel 2009.
41. charisma
hanna ,   ....   (09.10.08)
a man with charisma must be his own not his fellow . and in the last he win himselfe not the people ... and i think us election do not choose the better but what they think he is .. but in arab world when the result is mor than 99 persent they elect the worse of people .. it is fake .. but in us it is expectation wich is yes or no between two only
42. why mccain is done for
Pontius Pilate ,   Tel-Aviv   (09.10.08)
McCain is done for. He chose Palin because his conservative team thought "hey, what we need is a woman, any woman." And it shows in their choice. She'll be torn to shreds by Joe Biden in the VP debates and he'll go for the main "trait" that is being touted for her: her "international experience" which is presumed because Alaska borders Russia and Canada (the stupidest piece of political commentary I have ever witnessed on American TV). The electorate will be reminded of McCain's age, Palin's stupidity, and the fact that she is quite literally a heartbeat or stroke away from the Presidency. Palin was a short-sighted tactical move that McCain will come to regret.
43. The reason that Obama will not win
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (09.10.08)
It's not that he is a Liberal" or that he is more of less religious than Governor Palin. It's not because the good "folks"of the USA have had enough of the Republicans. The reason is the fact that America will not admit to. They don't want a "Black" President! American racial attitudes have not changed in the last 232 years. What has changed is the rise in "political correctness" but the racism is still there.
44. #42, that must be why Obama is leading in the polls....
Danny   (09.10.08)
oh wait a minute that's McCain. I believe the main trait being touted for her is that she is a woman of integrity as can be seen by the useless dirt the MSM has "discovered"
45. #43, yep you nailed it
Danny   (09.10.08)
It's got nothing to do with his non-existent policies, non-existent experience, the fact that on foreign policy he is consistently wrong.... nope it is because he is black - which is probably the only reason he got to where he is today anyway.
46. #42 What a nice fitting comment from one who is as short
sighted as the real ,   Pontius Pilate.   (09.10.08)
47. #43 Almost like the fact that Palestinians are hated by Jews
Oh that racisim ,   thing.Still here.   (09.10.08)
48. Obama should have selected Hillary.
Petra ,   usa   (09.10.08)
Obama threw away 18 mil votes and McCain was smarter to select a ballsy lady. Women vote and they hate Obama as do most of the US voters, especially after Obamas comment 'MY MUSLIM FAITH." Stay in your role as senator and learn the ropes first, Obama. Every choice Obama has made stinks to high heaven. ANdDHE"S A MUSLIM BY HIS OWN ADMISSION.
49. to #8
marty ,   USA   (09.10.08)
she doesn't need to have John die, she will be the first Woman president no matter what happens. If Barak wins Palin is the next star of the republicans in 2012 or 2016. If Mccain wins he most likely won't do a second term and she's in
50. Small time Chicago crook against Navy Officer
Bob ,   Chicago   (09.10.08)
Make a choice. Obama claims that he belongs to the thug Church (go google, Obama Moss Thug church) but he is a millitant Islamist.
51. Palin is a poster girl
anthony del turco ,   usa   (09.10.08)
set up to draw evangelical numbers to the military.She is out of her league when it comes to the extent of the wickedness designed by those perverse leaders of the Holy Roman Empire. Right after the elections,Bush will have a go at Russia. A draft is on the way.Of course, the children of those whose income affords college(I sugest you check the dominant religious affiliation of those who make above 150k) will have an exemption. The main objective is for the US and Russia to be too busy with their own war to help Israel defend itself from her neighbors. That otta last until the winter solstice, then the tables turn. am Yisrael chai.
52. Re: 43 and 45
Thundercloud65 ,   Oklahoma City USA   (09.11.08)
Danny, Mr Obama got to where he is because the USA is a country that will allow you to rise to high office if you have the intelligence and work hard enough to grab that ring. He wasn't elected to the Senate on some welfare program. To suggest so shows your racist thinking. By the way, in my country racism is on the same level as Anti-semitism, so shame on you. David, your views of the USA's race relations are oddly dated and perhaps you should concentrate on fair treatment for those "non-jewish" people in your own country.
53. One more liberal professor without idea what he is talking a
Tomas   (09.11.08)
This article is one more example of professor who making all the liberal democratic/Jewish points without understanding nothing. Please go to middle America, talk to real people, exchange ideas with them and then you may get it.
54. 42 Pontius: You forget the favor of God that Palin obviously
Rivkah   (09.11.08)
has plenty of or she would have been torn to shreds as mayor and then as governor. Biden has no executive experience, not has Obama. Palin has a clear advantage you are not willing to see. There are none so blind as those who will not see.
55. #52 Thundercloud65. With all due respect, you need to . . .
Stewart ,   USA   (09.11.08)
research Obama's journey to the Senete and really understand Chicago, Southside, black politics before you credit Obama with anything you are attributing to him. For starters, ask yourself how he managed to beat Allen Keys for the Senete. Keys was and still is a much more capable (AND BLACK) candidate for Senete, or any other office, than Obama is. His understanding of public policy and the economy eclipses that of Obama. Untill you obtain knowledge of this and a full understanding of this and other aspects of Obama's rise to power, I believe your conclusions about Obama are premature. You may also want to research who's money is really behind Obama, and who is really orchestrating is campaign and public image. It may suprise you. It's no secret nor is it speculation. They are just keeping a very low profile. You can find it if you dig a little. Please feel free to email me if you want to discuss this further.
56. Religion
David ,   New England   (09.11.08)
You can't knock Palin's religion after Barak Hussein's pastor has trashed America and whites, (except for the white married lady he slept with.)
57. 56 David: Who was the White married lady Obama slept with???
(09.11.08)
58. What happened?
Cameron ,   USA   (09.11.08)
No troubling mysteries here, simply hard, cold reality cutting through the emotionalism, fantasy, & escapism the man personifies. All the fine oratory, populist slogans, and elite agendas in the world can save him from the gut-level pragmatism & common sense of the American populace. It was always just a matter of time in the letting the imagery & hoopla slowly ebb and die down. There will be no replay of the Liberal trainwreck years of Jimmy Carter in 08. No need to consult any prophets or oracles to predict the thumping Obama & the Dem Party is going to receive in the coming weeks.
59. #57 Please re-read #56 again. The answer is there. You just
jumped your liberal ,   gun to quick!!!!!   (09.11.08)
60. Re: #55
Thundercloud65 ,   Oklahoma City USA   (09.12.08)
My friend, you add nothing new to the argument except more speculation and conspiracy theories. Mr Obama fives a voice to many throughout the country and that does not take anything away from Mr Keys, whoever that person is. Mr Obama is on the stage and we shoul;d support that voice. It redeems our nation.
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