Why not? I'm not for Hillary because I'm not the type of person who votes based on gender or race. I sometimes wonder about people who call others sexist for not voting for Hillary and racist for not voting for Obama. Wouldn't it seem like the person only voting for someone based on the color of their skin or their gender as the ones who are being sexist and racist?
I was listening to the radio the other day and an interview with Obama made me turn it off immediately because the interviewer was just bringing up his race too much as if he was an underdog candidate but we all know that isn't true. He is on the media and getting way more air time along with Hillary than other candidates yet even though that is true, his race is what makes him an underdog? Sorry but I didn't know that democrats would use his race against him?
It's stuff like this that reminds me that Martin Luther King's vision has not been fulfilled.
2007-07-23 07:40:45 · 15 answers · asked by Lisaa 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Wolf, I can accept that as a good answer.
What do you like about Obama? I did research and was surprised about his plans because he seems like a nice outgoing guy. He didn't seem to want to withdrawl from Iraq or stop chasing after WMD or rebuild America.
2007-07-23 07:48:39 · update #1
I get a bad vibe from both of them -- I'm feeling more than a little discouraged at the pool of candidates who have thrown their hats in at this point. One of the reasons for my feelings is the fact that it is focusing too much on the race/gender thing and not nearly enough on the issues that are plaguing our country at this time. Somehow I feel like the real issues are being diluted by a sort of political popularity contest atmosphere; we're all so busy trying to be politically correct and trying not to offend a candidate, that our need for strong leadership with a clue and a strong vision for America's very future seems to be secondary. I've yet to hear any candidate who convinces me he/she hasn't had 'spinmasters' designing every word they utter to be sure they can play both sides of any issue and appear as though they deserve no blame for bad decisions and all the credit for things that work out in the future. It must be exhausting learning how to talk out of both sides of your mouth like that! I'm getting to the point where I just want to 'make it stop'! I feel like there has to be more leadership talent out there and we're just not getting the best. Where are our great thinkers...the conscientious, inspirational, honest, inclusive, pro-active, patriotic American with the good of this great country bred right into his/her DNA??? That person would have an almost charismatic magnetism that would inspire even the most apathetic among us...Anybody out there????
2007-07-23 08:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by felixthecat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Such a great question!!
I'm female and will not, under any circumstance, vote HIllary Clinton or Barrack Obama into office and I hope none of my friends (which actually I know) will either. All your answerers have answered this very well and I don't think I can say it any better. Except, to add to this, both HIllary and Obama are CFR members, pro-NAU, think socialized medicine is a good thing (IT'S NOT! Ask any Brit!), and though have plans to end the war, have not come up with anything solid to show us how they intend to do this.
As one other person said, Hillary has already had her 8 years and Obama doesn't have enough experience.
2007-07-23 10:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tanya T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right here!
I really would like a woman president for a change, but not Hillary. Don't get me wrong, I like her as a person. However, she's a socialist, and that makes me truly afraid for our country. I do think it's sad that the media focuses so much attention on what she wears. Have you seen any of this crap? Now that there is finally a female front runner, her accomplishments must be undermined by focusing on her looks through the dissection of her clothing choices! How sad.
As for Obama, I'm not thrilled about him at all. It seems like he is using his race as a way to hold people --and their votes-- morally hostage. I just cannot get over his lack of political experience. On top of that, he is nearing socialism as well, which just gives me the creeps.
Your point about MLK is spot on. The point of racial equality is just that--equality. It seems that, more and more, soft-prejudice is becoming a cumbersome issue in our culture. I find it patronizing and disgusting, and I think MLK would, too. But, look who black Americans have representing them! Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, both HUGE fans of the race-card, are not exactly doing anything to promote equity.
My vote, however small, will not be held morally hostage by a bunch of soft prejudice and fancy rhetoric supported by media hype.
2007-07-23 08:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live Martin Luther King's dream - I vote based completely on the content of someone's character, their experience and qualifications.
Race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and things like that do not play into my choice at all. It's all about character and issues.
For that reason, and that alone, I cannot vote for Barak Obama or Hillary Clinton because their policies are too liberal to represent me personally. However, I respect everyone's right to their own opinion.
2007-07-23 07:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
female, not really for Hillary, do like Obama. I had hoped that he would run for office when I heard him speak on book TV and also on one of the politico channels at a governers rally (Iowa's I want to say), before there was ever any talk of him being a candidate. His ideas are fresh, he speaks candidly about all topics, even those that many would find taboo in a presidential candidate. He holds many values that I believe to be true. (Every one should find a purpose and be useful, that there is hope for a united and prosperous America, that if we bring our issues that alienate us to the table that we can begin to resolve and compromise.) I like him.
2007-07-23 07:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Obama supporters feel that by voting for Obama they will be getting a inexperienced politician that isn't connected to the "underworld figures" of D.C. politics. However, a vote for Obama is a vote for Rev. Wright and Farrakan. Obama IS their puppet. For such an "inexperienced" politician, just how does he collect millions of dollars more for his campaign? Much more than Clinton or McCain who are supposed to be connected to the lobbyists, etc. And Obama supporters don't believe he is being lifted and presented to the voters by "dirty money"? Just like with Bush, the voters are dazzled by his smug charismatic speeches that actually state nothing of value. And for a Harvard law graduate, in his own words he sure "mangles" (also know as lying) his words. I truly believe that if Obama becomes President, assassination during Presidency will be his legacy.......
2016-05-21 02:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by ilana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a female--not for Hillary. I am not against a woman running ror president or being President--it just isn't her
Not for Obama either
2007-07-23 08:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by RK 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, John Edwards.
He's a female and he's not for Obama or Hillary.
2007-07-23 07:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by truthisback 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Plenty. Hillary is damaged goods and no real agenda. Obama is inexperienced. There are many smart women who can see this. (My wife is just one shining example.)
2007-07-23 07:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Neither one. Hilliary has already served her 8 years and Obama is not experienced enough.
2007-07-23 07:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋