Is Barack Obama the right choice?

Question

So I am turning 18 in 2008 and have every intention of voting. Ever since I first heard Barack Obama's name and started listening to his campaigns I decided that I really liked him and wanted to vote for him, and in doing my research I haven't found anything wrong [yet] with his views or what is wrong.
I am strongly for Gay Marriages but I have given up hope on any strong candidates truly going for that. I am pro-choice. I want our troops out of Iraq. I want the country to become energy efficient and to fight poverty all over the world.
Can anyone who reads this give me strong reasoning for why they think he should or should not be the next president? I want to be challenged with this and I want solid facts. Even if it is only one vote I do take it very seriously. Thank you in advance :]

And I suspect someone here will say that I am not "sure enough" to vote for someone or that whatever someone says will sway me. It won't. I'm very set in my decision but I do want to see what others think.

Answer 1

Man ***** all of you he is a great candidate the reason he wont win is because all of the racists fukks in this country!!!The Majorty of the white population dosent want a Minority to have power. It's not becuase he has a lack of experience or hes to young its becuase hes black and ppl dont want a minority to be in power damn all you ******* racist. He has evrythin to becom the next president but racism wont let him what a shame

Answer 2

You people kill me with the whole 'gay marriage' thing. I don't understand- Clinton promised to allow 'gays' in the military and what did you get: "Don't ask, don't tell" but when Bush said he did not want it to be called a 'marriage' but would accept the term 'civil union' and everybody lost their minds. A civil union is a smart compromise...take it or you may find that issue unresolved.

You're pro-choice, but so far, most of the candidates on both side are too.

You want our troops out of Iraq is consistent with most of the candidates, however you need to pay attention: if Democrats start changing their position, and it seems they may, what will that do for your confidence in the candidates? I ask that because everyone these days puts higher importance on intelligence over wisdom- and we need someone more wise than smart right now. I honestly believe that. Barack is shaky in this department and that concerns me.

You need to define 'energy efficient' as to what it means to you. That's the latest catch phrase, but nobody really knows what it means. If we drilled our own oil, it might be more efficient than buying it over seas. With technology the way it is today, new methods might be used that aren't as destructive and archaic. Everyone has their view on how to do this because everyone will agree that their candidate wants this: the only difference is in methodology- and those issues have not been addressed often enough.

You cannot fight poverty all over the world until you take care of it here. Our wealth is being used up one small chunk at a time.

Barack would like to become President of the United States. The leader of one of the world's super powers. The Commander in Chief. I do not feel he is ready if he makes statements like those he made during the first debate. If our enemy in the struggle against terrorism turns out to be a country and Barack has already stated that under no circumstances would he use nuclear weapons, he has undercut the office should he be elected- because I feel that should a country be so bold, I want every resource we have available...even if it's a last resort.

Diplomatic methods will not work every time, nor will financial or military, but if you are unsuccessful in 2 what you have left needs to be the strongest/most severe or it too will fail. You do not bargain from a position of weakness simply because they would ignore you. It's like trading a dime for a dollar: anyone willing to make that trade knows more about the situation than you (say the dime is antique/collectible).

In any event, I question the wisdom of denouncing the war years after the fact when what was done is done. If the situation turns out to be necessary that we stay, once he takes office, he will stay and pretend he is sorry like many other politicians have done before about situations they campaigned to change...but this one is totally transparent.

Aside from winning a position in the Senate, I have seen nothing else to cite that he 's done. As a person, I like him, but that is not the reason I generally choose to use to vote for a President.

The electoral system we use prevents someone winning solely based on 'popularity'.

"All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression." - President Jefferson.

Answer 3

Wrong. Raising taxes on the rich won't work. The rich already pay the highest taxes. Most of them are business owners. Additional taxes will force them to increase their prices, cut their workers' wages and even jobs. I'm convinced no politician will touch the abortion issue. At most, it may someday go to a state's rights vote. You sound like you've bought into some liberal propaganda. You really should educate yourself. This election is critical. Freedom or socialism?

Answer 4

I've been researching the candidates as well. I will be voting for Barack Obama for many reasons and I will not waste space listing them since there are so many. I know that many people will rant on his lack of experience. However, in my opinion, I do not consider this to be a negative thing. Bush had experience and look at the crappy job he's doing. Obama, I believe, will not be set in his ways and will be more flexible in doing what is right for this country. I think that he has excellent credibility (something that is horribly lacking in the other candidates).

Answer 5

The only strong reason for not supporting Barack Obama is that he has so little experience. I like what he says, but then, I like what a lot of people say. Even people with good intentions can find themselves accomplishing little or nothing as president.

Take some time to look at Bill Richardson. He is just as liberal as Obama, in fact more so. Pro-choice? He's the candidate who says he'll have a Rowe-vs-Wade litmus test for the Supreme Court. He's the only candidate who's DONE anything for gays, beyond just talking. He's stopped a war and kept the US from fighting another one. As a governor, he turned a deficiit into a surplus while cutting taxes.

Trust me. Talk is cheap. People like Kucinich can say anything because they won't be asked to deliver anything except symbology. People like Obama and Edwards have to limit their promises to stuff that has at least a chance of getting done, but that doesn't mean that they are the ones who can do it. Mrs. Clinton promised to reform our health care system, but eight years ago, with her husband as president and with a democratic congress she couldn't pull it off. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, with a Republican governor who opposed it, some determined legislative leaders pulled it off. Doing stuff counts more than talking about it.

Answer 6

Ok,

Good for you, a young person who is thinking about the future. Good for you and us....Thank you for speaking your mind and researching the candidates so that you can make an informed decision.

Gay marriage while a sensitive issue for some is probably not an issue to focus on when looking for a presidential candidate to vote for. The same with pro- life decisions. These issues will be decided upon in the court systems and both these issues do not directly affect "every" American.

Some issues that will directly effect "every" American are as follows. As Americans we have many more pressing problems such as Health care, unemployment, war, inner city problems, high school drop out rate increasing across the country, illegal immigration issues, social security issues, trade deficits.... But to name a few.

All these issues will face issues have a direct effect upon each and every American.

While I like some of what I see in Obama I don't think he has experience nor background to handle many of the above mentioned problems. Sadly I have not seen any presidential candidate republican nor Democrat who does either. But not all candidates have entered the race as of yet...

What I am looking for in a president is someone who can be tough as nails on terrorism, who our enemy believes can and will do everything to protect America.

I am looking for a candidate who is in favor of a national health care plan to insure that every U.S. citizen has health insurance.

I am looking for a President who will even out our trade deficit with other countries. This will have a direct impact on the number as well as the quality of jobs for ALL Americans.

I am looking for a presidential candidate who realizes that many Americans will need social security when they retire and as such will make sure SSI is 100% funded.

I look for a president who is will be tougher on our current educational system which is falling apart. Bottom line there should be some incentive to reverse the trend in kids who are dropping out of high school.

I look for a presidential candidate who knows that creating American Jobs will once again create a better stronger happier America.

I also look for a president who will keep and enforce the current administrations attack on terrorism as well as insuring both economic and military strength.

I am looking for strength of character and not just another pretty face in front of the camera.

Gay marriage and pro-life are not major concerns of mine in the upcoming elections. I also want to see plans and graphs and charts showing me how some of these objectives are going to be achieved. I have had enough of idle promises and cheap talk... No more slick willies show me how to resolve the problems listed above and that person will get my vote.

Answer 7

Give him some time to get some votes under his belt and see how truly solid he is.

If he flips and flops, after a few years of real service, then no.

If he is steadfast to his professed beleifs and proves it in the next few years, then yes.

Right now he is too inexperienced and seems to be a demogogue saying what he thinks people want to hear without any substance to back it up.

No I would not vote for him unless he is running for VP, but think he should serve his state first as Senator to get more experience.

Answer 8

while i am not a fan of Obama, i completely respect you for researching the man and his political views before deciding to vote for him. This country would be a better place if more people would educate themselves before voting.

Answer 9

Not no...He11 NO! Obama openly declared that he would not use nukes under any circumstances. This was an open invitation to terrorists to attack without fear of major consequences. The threat of nuclear weapons has always been a potential deterrant, and we would never want to lose that leverage. Throw in the fact that he said we should invade Pakistan, where the president is supportive (though not agressively supportive) in the war on terror. We have an ally there, and invasion would open up Pakistan to become another nation led by a maniac, like Iran became when Carter butted his ID10T self in.

Answer 10

From reading your views then I would have to say that you have made the right choice in Barack Obama. I think he is the most honest man running.