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Old 11-04-2008, 01:58 AM  
kane
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Well, for me there are a few things I like about him. First, he has run a masterful campaign. I know that is not the same thing as running the country, but he has shown that he is able to bring good people on board, manage them and multi-task and hold it all together. It could be a sign of good things to come.

Second, clearly the economic policies of the last 8 years are not working. Sure, much of it has to do with the fact that we are spending 10 billion a month in Iraq, but that doesn't change the fact that the economy is in the shitter, job growth is slowed or is reversing and actual incomes of people have been stagnate for some time now. I think it is time to take a look at some different ideas. I don's support everything he has talked about, but clearly what we are doing isn't working so it is time to try a new approach and he brings that.

Third, he seems to be well liked by other countries. I think electing him will immediately help restore our reputation abroad and help us mend some of the fences Bush has spent 8 years tearing down.

Fourth, I love the idea of ignorant, undereducated racists spending at least the next four years stewing in their own bile at the thought of a black guy as president. It is 2008, hating someone because of the color of their skin is so 1985.

Fifth, he seems to want to do something about the healthcare situation in this country. While I am not sure socializing medicine is the answer, I think helping to get insurance for those that don't have it is a good thing and I think it will be good if we can get a system where those that have coverage don't lose it the minute they get sick and actually need it.

Sixth, It will be nice to have a president that can actually vocalize his thoughts in a manner that doesn't make him sound like a bumbling idiot.

Seventh, he wants to end the war in Iraq. I don't think we should have ever been there to begin with. We have wasted enough money and lives, it is time for it to be over.

Eighth, The chances that he will have an administration that will attack our industry are significantly lower than if we would have gotten McCain and Governor Moose Killer.

I guess that is more than just a couple, but that is what comes to mind. I don support everything he stands for or says, but when looking at the choice between he and McCain to me the choice is an obvious one and these are some of the reasons behind my making that choice.
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