Obama...??

Question

I haven't seen any debates or anything, don't have much time...but what is Obama going to do about the war (or what does he say he is gonna do), also, what has he said abour pro choice? Thanks in advance!

Sorry, meant to say ABOUT pro choice

And please...FACTS..not just what you think he will do. I wanna know what he has said so far.

Answer 1

Obviously you won't get any reliable answers here about something as sensitive as politics. The best source of information is always the official sites of the candidates. Here is Obama's stance on the war
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/iraq/

On abortion
http://www.issues2000.org/Social/Barack_Obama_Abortion.htm

After keeping very up to date, and researching the topic thoroughly, I truly believe that Obama could well be one of the great presidents. He inspires hope for the future, expresses his opinions openly, and places great emphasis on the need for drastic change in the system, and getting the public once again involved in the government.

To really understand him, it is important to listen to what he has to say. Check out youtube. There are a number of good videos out there :)

Good luck with your research!

Answer 2

These to issues are great in the political world. I think that for an individual to assume the presidency he must at least hit the mark to these to questions in order to achieve gettng into the office. It also upsets me that Senator Obama cannot even respect the "American" past by NOT saluting the flag during the Pledge & National Anthems.

I myself will not be voted for this man!

1. This is what Obama has said in the past about the Iraq war.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Obama's speech on the war in Iraq
Senator Barack Obama spoke at length to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations today. The full text of his speech is available here. Key excerpts from the Tribune report by Jeff Zeleny follow:

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) rejected Tuesday the call for an immediate withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, declaring: "I believe that U.S. forces are still a part of the solution in Iraq."

"During the course of the next year, we need to focus our attention on how to reduce the U.S. military footprint in Iraq," Obama said in Chicago. "Notice that I say 'reduce,' and not 'fully withdraw.'"

"The Administration has narrowed an entire debate about war into two camps: 'cut-and-run' or 'stay the course'," Obama said. "If you offer any criticism or even mention that we should take a second look at our strategy and change our approach, you're branded 'cut-and-run.' If you're ready to blindly trust the Administration no matter what they do, you're willing to stay the course."

"We don't necessarily need a timetable, in the sense of a precise date for U.S. troop pull-outs, but a time-frame for such a phased withdrawal," Obama said. "We need to say that there will be no bases in Iraq a decade from now and the United States armed forces cannot stand-up and support an Iraqi government in perpetuity."

After the parliamentary elections in Iraq, which are scheduled for Dec. 15, Obama said the United States should begin devising a strategy for the gradual withdrawal of the more than 160,000 troops in Iraq. He offered general recommendations, but conceded there were no "magic bullets for a good outcome in Iraq."

Still, the Democratic senator chastised the administration for failing to encourage debate or give an honest assessment of the war in Iraq.

"The president could take the politics out of Iraq once and for all if he would simply go on television and say to the American people: 'Yes, we made mistakes. Yes, there are things that I would have done differently. But now that I'm here, I'm going to work with both Republicans and Democrats to find the most responsible way out,' " Obama said. "Imagine if he did that, how it would transform the politics of our country."

2. Here is Obama's stance on Abortion:

Senator Obama also issued a clear denunciation of the decision. However, can he be trusted on this issue?

You see, unlike the U.S. Presidency, the buck does not stop at the Illinois legislature. In the Illinois State legislature a politician who wants to hide from an issue can vote “Present” instead of “Yes” or “No” and thereby avoid responsibility and the inevitable loss of support that comes from actually taking a stand.

In 1997, when it mattered, when he actually had a vote not just a microphone, when the issue of partial birth abortion came before the Illinois State legislature Obama twice gave a “Present” to abortion opponents. On House Bill 382 and Senate Bill 230 – bills that prohibited “partial birth” abortions, Obama took a dive. Like a character from Dr. Suess, Obama did not vote “no,” he did not vote “yes,” he gave a “present”. Obama did not take a stand in 1997. He did not take a stand in 2001. Then House Bill 1900 and Senate Bill 562 – on parental notification, Obama instead of voting “yes” or “no” voted – “present”.

Same thing with Senate Bill 1093, Senate Bill 1094, and Senate Bill 1095 which also dealt with abortion. No leadership, remain popular. No “yes”, no “no”. Let’s all get along and not vote on issues that matter. The audacity of being Present. The lightness of being.

Here are links to reference Obama votes in the Illinois Legislature:

90th General Assembly

91st General Assembly

92nd General Assembly

93rd General Assembly

Answer 3

This whole election is quite humorous. The Democrats can have an easy election won but they choose to run a woman and a black man! Not only is the United States afraid to elect a woman or a minority at this time but neither are even close to being decent candidates. Clinton is a sell out to health care companies and Obama is one of the worst speakers i have ever seen with 12 year old ideas. Not to mention the fact that he looks like a closet twink that waxes his eyebrows and sh*t. I am very surprised about what i am about to say but the Republicans are going to keep control of the White House even with the fact that Bush was just as much and probably more of a screw up then most of the past presidents we have had. Good day!

Answer 4

I live in Illinois and will not be voting for Obama.
I don't think an Illinois based politician should be
the new President of the USA and in charge when there
is blatant controversy over the current Governor's
actions and known criminal activity of the last
Governor. Illinois needs to be a bit more on track
before it can be in charge of the United States.

Ex Illinois Governor, George Ryan is due to report to
the federal correctional center at Oxford, Wis., on
Wednesday to start serving his 6½-year racketeering
and fraud sentence.

Answer 5

He plans on leaving troops there, as a support force for the Iraqis'. Last I heard.

He is pro choice.

Answer 6

He's talking a lot about withdrawal/redeployment.

Answer 7

Obama hasn't said much of anything but either attack, or defend himself from Hellary. He doesn't have much of a plan for anything. You see, he's only had two years experience in Congress. He has always voted party line. The man doesn't know anything, and I can tell by your avatar, you know it. You're worried, and you should be. A vote for Obama, is a vote for his advisors to control America, and finally have a puppet, instead of a president.

Answer 8

Hes not going to do anything...he wont get the nomination