I'm pretty sick of 1000% focus on ill gotten wars. Wouldn't it be refreshing to have new ideas in DC versus having the same "old dogs" pull their same "old tricks"?
Isn't everyone fed up with the status quo? Why would you elect more of the same?
2007-10-16 16:06:27 · 24 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No.
JFK said this, "The tax on capital gains direclty affects investment decisions, the mobility and flow of risk capital...the ease or difficulty experienced by new ventures in obtaining capital, and thereby the strength and potential for growth in the economy."
Obama would double the current capital gains tax.
So...Obama...you're no Jack Kennedy.
2007-10-16 23:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some parallels. JFK was relatively young to run for president, as is BHO. Both are of ethnic/religious backgrounds that had not previously been represented in the office. Both are media darlings. But there are also some differences. Though, JFK followed a two-term republican president, Ike was much more popular than Dubya is and while there was an undeclared foreign war on his watch he resolved it. BHO, OTOH, follows Dubya, who is still embroiled in his undeclared foreign war. JFK actual critized Ike for not being strong enough on defense, decrying the (in retrospect, largely imaginary) 'missle gap,' while BHO is strictly peacenik.
2007-10-17 17:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of the candidates that have a solid chance at the nomination for either party, Obama has the best platform, is the most inspiring speaker and is the least polarizing.
I would prefer to support an unconventional candidate who would be a reformer - like Kucinich or Paul - but they have no shot.
I'll never understand Hillary Clinton's popularity.
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2007-10-16 23:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You brought out the weirdos with that question! Now you know why we're doomed to the same hacks getting in office.
As to your question: He is as inspirational as JFK since he is bringing a new viewpoint to national politics, hasn't been involved in the system long enough to be corrupted (at least not as totally corrupted as the rest) and thinks America is a great country that's not living up to its greatness.
2007-10-16 23:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No: Obama doesn't have me believing he's a honest fresh face sorely needed in D.C. politics.
It's hoped (however doubtful) that American voters will vote wisely--and not based on a candidate's gender or race.
2007-10-20 04:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm on the young side to remember JFK but I do think that Obama's speeches are inspirational. That man has a lot of charisma.
2007-10-16 23:13:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Obama does bring a freshness, which would be better than Hillary for certain. Though doubtful we can disown him of liberal tendencies, it remains to be seen if he will be his own man or try to pay his dues to the democratic party.
2007-10-16 23:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by WJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
obama doesn't make me feel fresh i like him the 2ND best of the Dem's (and no Hillary isn't the 1st), but his programs are just a repeat of the 04 platform.
2007-10-16 23:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Change is not always good. Change for change sake is often worse, especially in politics. Politics should be slow to change, move at the pace of cold sludge.
2007-10-16 23:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're complaining about the "same old dog" and yet reminiscing about JFK....
And you gotta love your meaningless, overly generalized questions.
2007-10-16 23:11:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋