What Qualifies Obama to be President of the US?

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I don't see it. Educate me.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Let's see how fast this thread sinks like a rock.

[peejay 327]

I don't see it. Educate me.

He's another Harvard educated lawyer that has jumped into politics. How original. Just what we need...another lawyer in politics.

[natty bumppo 297]

The qualifications make for interesting reading so far ...

especially after noticing all the Obama supporters posting in other threads while this one slowly moves to the bottom of page 1.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I'm absolutely elated by the enthusiasm for Obama and depth of the responses regarding his ability to lead the nation!! I'm going to run off and have a life away from the pc for a few hours, then I'll come back to see if my conversion to Obamacan is complete.

[metta 0]

He is smart graduate of Harvard... So he knows how to hide who he is and what he beieves in... just like his fellow Harvard graduate , Theodore Kaczynski the unabomber...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are and then use that in the context of past presidential candidates to see where the current candidates stand. When you do that, VW, you'll see how painfully obvious that your attempt at disqualifying Obama as not presidential material is ridiculous. You don't like Obama because of the policies and ideas he stands behind...it's that simple. You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, at least this time around, the Democratic Party's platform and the Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden is in step with what the American people want. They want universal healthcare. They want us out of Iraq. They want us to address Global Warming...etc, etc. This particular presidential race isn't going to be won or lost on personality or qualifications, it's going to be won or lost on which ticket offers the American people the best ideas to move forward. The old partisan, rhetoric of liberal vs. conservative just doesn't apply...particularly in light of the recent bipartisan bailout. We're beyond being stuck on ideological arguments...this is about ideas.

Edited October 5, 2008 by Jabberwocky

[rebeccajo 14]

I'm absolutely elated by the enthusiasm for Obama and depth of the responses regarding his ability to lead the nation!! I'm going to run off and have a life away from the pc for a few hours, then I'll come back to see if my conversion to Obamacan is complete.

Just make sure you get your stories straight when you come back.

[natty bumppo 297]

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are .... You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, ...

talk about side stepping ...

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

He has served 19 weeks as US Senator. Experience enough.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are and then use that in the context of past presidential candidates to see where the current candidates stand. When you do that, VW, you'll see how painfully obvious that your attempt at disqualifying Obama as not presidential material is ridiculous. You don't like Obama because of the policies and ideas he stands behind...it's that simple. You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, at least this time around, the Democratic Party's platform and the Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden is in step with what the American people want. They want universal healthcare. They want us out of Iraq. They want us to address Global Warming...etc, etc. This particular presidential race isn't going to be won or lost on personality or qualifications, it's going to be won or lost on which ticket offers the American people the best ideas to move forward. The old partisan, rhetoric of liberal vs. conservative just doesn't apply...particularly in light of the recent bipartisan bailout. We're beyond being stuck on ideological arguments...this is about ideas.

Word.

[nowhereman 1]

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are and then use that in the context of past presidential candidates to see where the current candidates stand. When you do that, VW, you'll see how painfully obvious that your attempt at disqualifying Obama as not presidential material is ridiculous. You don't like Obama because of the policies and ideas he stands behind...it's that simple. You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, at least this time around, the Democratic Party's platform and the Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden is in step with what the American people want. They want universal healthcare. They want us out of Iraq. They want us to address Global Warming...etc, etc. This particular presidential race isn't going to be won or lost on personality or qualifications, it's going to be won or lost on which ticket offers the American people the best ideas to move forward. The old partisan, rhetoric of liberal vs. conservative just doesn't apply...particularly in light of the recent bipartisan bailout. We're beyond being stuck on ideological arguments...this is about ideas.

Word.

Please don't confuse VW and her neo-con pals with facts & a coherent argument, they get really annoyed when you do that.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Enough with the diversions, Steven. Lay it on us. Either you know why you like the guy or not. That's what this thread is about.

I am one of "the people" and I don't want the same government who fouls up immigration and the "oversight" of financial markets to manage my health care. I don't believe that humans either create or can control global warming because geological history is a hobby of mine, so I'm aware of massive catastrophies over time that did little to destroy the planet. Some may have the ego or the stupidity to believe that we will be the saviors of the earth, but I'm not among them.

The Obama phenomenon is all about the cult of personality. That's why you are having such a hard time telling me why a little known, short term Senator from the Chicago machine who has not proven to be a self-professed unitor is qualified to get my vote.

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are and then use that in the context of past presidential candidates to see where the current candidates stand. When you do that, VW, you'll see how painfully obvious that your attempt at disqualifying Obama as not presidential material is ridiculous. You don't like Obama because of the policies and ideas he stands behind...it's that simple. You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, at least this time around, the Democratic Party's platform and the Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden is in step with what the American people want. They want universal healthcare. They want us out of Iraq. They want us to address Global Warming...etc, etc. This particular presidential race isn't going to be won or lost on personality or qualifications, it's going to be won or lost on which ticket offers the American people the best ideas to move forward. The old partisan, rhetoric of liberal vs. conservative just doesn't apply...particularly in light of the recent bipartisan bailout. We're beyond being stuck on ideological arguments...this is about ideas.

[peejay 327]

A serious discussion about presidential qualifications would be to first find a consensus of what those qualifications are and then use that in the context of past presidential candidates to see where the current candidates stand. When you do that, VW, you'll see how painfully obvious that your attempt at disqualifying Obama as not presidential material is ridiculous. You don't like Obama because of the policies and ideas he stands behind...it's that simple. You continue to sidestep that argument because you know that on the issues, at least this time around, the Democratic Party's platform and the Democratic ticket of Obama/Biden is in step with what the American people want. They want universal healthcare. They want us out of Iraq. They want us to address Global Warming...etc, etc. This particular presidential race isn't going to be won or lost on personality or qualifications, it's going to be won or lost on which ticket offers the American people the best ideas to move forward. The old partisan, rhetoric of liberal vs. conservative just doesn't apply...particularly in light of the recent bipartisan bailout. We're beyond being stuck on ideological arguments...this is about ideas.

If we are to believe Obama's often repeated TV ads on the subject...he doesn't want universal healthcare. He must be out of step with the American people on that one.

[metta 0]

Jackie Mason explains the issue quite well..