...has begun, and we all know that once you journey toward the dark side forever will it dominate your destiny!
Our fellow Americans have chosen to elect Barack Obama as our next President. I respect the right to do so, but I am in disbelief as to how this could have happened! I fear for the safety of our country as a whole, as our aggressive national defense policy is now coming to an end. Instead of making those who wish to harm us pay for their actions, we now have a leader who would rather sit down and talk it over.
Capital gains taxes sharing the wealth and mandated health care also cause me to fear for small business owners.
What will the next 4 years bring us? Increased taxes, higher prices, loss of jobs & recession on a scale heretofore unheard of! Add to that a state of national insecurity and an increased risk of massive terrorist attacks, and the end of America as we know it.
I hope God truly blesses America because come next year we all will need a blessing!
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You think we're only now starting down a dark path? After 8 years of unprecented corruption at the highest levels, the invasion and occupation of a country that did not attack us, wanton circumvention of the constitution, exponential increases in discretionary spending and debt, explosive growth of government, the ushering in of the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression, and a president who authorized torture of detainees -- putting America in the same moral arena as the old Soviet Union -- and only now you have begun to fret over our country?
You grossly mischaracterize Obama's position with respect to defending America. His stance against the terrorists who attacked us has consistently been an aggressive one. As for communication with our adversaries, even George Bush eventually came around to that course (after the alternative led to increased threats from the likes of Iran and North Korea).
Time for a change, and not a moment too soon.
Duane,
Funny, I had EXACTLY the same kinds of fears for the future of our country if Caribou Barbie was only a heartbeat away from the presidency of a 72 year old cancer patient, so much so that I likely would be packing my bags for a move to Canada right now had they won....
Eric
While I was no big fan of John McCain I've got serious doubts about Obama being the man to lead this country. Nonetheless, I notice that the sun has still managed to rise each morning since the election. I'll wish him well but frankly don't feel that my a lot of my concerns are even on his radar screen. I guess I'm one of the "bitter gun owners holing onto my bible" he was talking about.
I know some folks (Obama supporters mind you) who are kind of wondering now exactly who they've elected. (I wish they would have though about that before the election.) Kind of like a drunken frat boy who wakes up with the fat, ugly girl, it seemed like such a great idea last night ...
I really wasn't planning on starting a political debate here, as this is not the forum for it. That said, I think it was Joe Biden, who has done a lot of work in National Security, who said he fears the country will be severely tested during the first months of an Obama presidency. Pure speculation, or does he know something we don't?
No one said McCain would be tested that I recall. I think he had his test in a 'Hotel' in SE Asia some years ago! If he could not only get through that ordeal but go on in life and be successful, none of the bad guys could truly want to find out exactly what he is capable of, would they?
I have a feeling that inauguration day 2009 is going to be another of those days where we all will remember where we were and what we were doing! This is one time that I hope I'm wrong!
Respect the Office? Yep! Respect the man in office? Not in this lifetime, unless he truly proves himself!
Duane,
The guy hasn't even taken office yet. Don't you think he at least deserves a chance before you go condemning him?
The way I view it, he can't possibly any worse than the present occupant of the White House, who is, without doubt, the worst president since James Buchanan. Almost anything--a cinderblock, for Pete's sake--is going to be a significant improvement.
Eric
A shame McCain did not get into office. Imagine if he did and then passed away. Then we'd have a President that thought Africa was a country and could not name a newspaper to protect us. The thought of her going toe to toe with a guy like Putin would have been scary...for us.
In this day and age the American people will not settle for a leader that just rolls over and does nothing. Though I respect McCain's military service why is it such a big deal? What military credentials did Bush bring to office? This man has not only won a historical election he has inherited a HUGE mess as well. Try to find a little ability to give him the chance you would have wanted YOUR candidates to have if they had won. ~Gary
PS, I hate politics. :(
Duane wrote: "No one said McCain would be tested that I recall."
In fact, enthusiastic McCain supporter Joe Lieberman said the new president, whoever he is, will be tested early in his administration (possibly by an attack).
http://tinyurl.com/65mn7t
So let me get this straight - I am not supposed to be critical of Obama because hasn't even served yet and I should give him a chance? Show him the same level of respect that I would want my candidate to receive had he won? Yet everyone has no problem slamming McCain and his running mate? Why? I don't like Obama and never will! I wish him a successful presidency and I pray that no harm comes to him or anyone else, and I also respect the fact that he is going to be President. I am one of those Americans who will cling to his guns (even though we know that Joe Biden's biggest wish would be to take them all away) and will remain a bit concerned about this great country of ours. Am I wrong? I hope so, but only time will tell!
Since it seems that I am the first woman to comment. Let me start by saying I am a right wing bible hugging and gun hunging person. I only believe in abortion when the live of the mother is at risk or due to rape. I will respect the office of the President but I can not at this point respect Barrack. Until I see he and the leaders of Congress do. I am sorry but I will spread my wealth with whom I choose not to someone who keeps having kids and can't work because his/her butt hurts when they have to stand for an hour.
Everyone in the left wing media including himself keeps saying he is like JFK. JFK is more then likely turning in his grave with that. JFK knew that he had to do to keep the businesses with lower taxes so that it kept companies growing. Unlike Barrack who wants to tax business and force them to have medical insurance for all employees. As a small business owner who can't afford my own insurance I sure can't pay for my employees and the fines that would be forth coming will close my doors. I am sure I am not the only one it will affect.
And now as far as Sarah Palin is concerned. I am very proud to support her and will again when she runs again and will encourage her to run in 2012.
She is what every woman should be a Mom and a woman in a very powerful position. Why are all of you so scared of her? At least she didn't think we had 57 states and knows that jobs is 4 letters not 3. And lets all be truthful many countries in the middle east and Africa change names on a regular basis and one has to be looking up leaders everyday. Also she was not given the daily updates on national security that the other three were due to their leadership in congress.
We must also remember that this is the first President since JFK that was not a Governor. Also please remember the 4 yrs of Jimmy Carter the gas lines,high unemployment, and 18% mortgage rates.
I will also let you know that I am not happy with everything that President Bush did but again we had a Democratic congress now for the past two years and they have not done a whole lot but add pork onto many bills put infront of them. Please all remember who is in office when the Bush tax cuts are recinded within the next congress session which has be announced by Pelosi and Reid. All I can say is God Bless America and we can look forward for mid-term elections and then again in 2012 when the Reagan Republicans will be back and in full force.
Last comment & the post is closed! (of course I get the last word!) We will all never agree in this. This stuff is what makes life fun and makes our country what it is. While I don't agree with the decision I do respect the right to choose! I hope I'm wrong! I hope Obama ends up being remembered as one of the best Presidents we've ever had. I don't see it happening bit there's always that hope! If he does well the country as a whole will prosper & that I believe is what we all want! Barack Obama, beginning Jan 20, 2009 you have 4 yrs to prove yourself. Let's get it started!
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