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Obama Supports Extending Patriot Act Provisions at Hispanic Pundit — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:13:46 +0000

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By: Richard Garrison

Richard Garrison — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:26:33 +0000

@tacosam

That’s what makes me racially diverse. And I think that is good since race has always been a divisive issue here.

By: TacoSam

TacoSam — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:47 +0000

Interesting to note that Obama had both an Absent Black Father and Absent White Mother.

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By: EYES OF TEXAS

EYES OF TEXAS — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:26:14 +0000

Wealth redistribution_ socialist.
Create a national security force_ socialist.
Create a national youth organization_ socialist.

Obama leans so far to the left, he’s almost gone horizontal. The Domocrats under Obamas leadership will try to create a huge government with social services that will provide for each individuals needs for the cradle to the grave. That is socialism at its purest form. By removing everyones right to make any personal decisions because the government wants to decide for you is socialism. Obama will try to rid us of our democracy and once it’s gone it’s almost impossible to get it back. He is not to be trusted to do what is right for America.

By: gsarcs

gsarcs — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:56:30 +0000

I must be waaaay too skeptical because my very first impression of President - elect Obama came from his first major public foray at the 2004 Democratic convention. I listened for 3 - 5 minutes then turned to wife and said, “This SOB is a grifter…he’s able to make you want to believe the con.” She in turn, replied “You are your mother’s son.”
My mother had an uncanny ability to see through people and size them up for what they really were. I make no such claims for myself, but I am wary and skeptical. “Plan for the worst, hope for the best” I always say.
Best comment I’ve seen thus far was this very morning at Instapundit…meet the new boss, same as the old boss…who knew that rock & roll lyrics were so insightful.

By: HispanicPundit

HispanicPundit — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:27:26 +0000

I don’t know what it is about Obama but there is something about him that is very appealing. I am an ardent right winger and the fact that I got so close to even considering voting for Obama says alot. So in this regard, if I was a betting man, I would put my money on Obama being considered one day, one of our greatest presidents…maybe somewhere near Reagan status - atleast according to many (though certainly not all) Americans.

Time will tell though and nothing in politics is certain. This does spell trouble though, to say the least, for the Republican party.

Regarding Obama’s socialist views…no, I don’t think his policies as stated are socialist…though I do think there is a strong argument to be made that Obama himself has many socialist tendencies. For more on this, I refer you to this great post by Cobb, a blog I read. See here. Do read the comments as well, as that is where alot of the good stuff is at.

By: alilLefty

alilLefty — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:13:01 +0000

HP… it’s been a long time & during this election I wondered what you thought about the Democratic victory. Some questions, out of pure curiosity:

Many people have been suggesting that Obama is our generation’s JFK, what do you think? I agree that he is very charismatic and seems to genuinely care for the underdogs, but to be compared to JFK? Wow!

Why have so many people been accusing Obama as having Socialist views? If you think about it, if it weren’t for the middle class, wealthy people wouldn’t be where they are at today… who do they think is buying their products and services to make them rich in the first place? Doesn’t their best consumer deserve a tax break? The people that are making over 250K have the chump change to give back to consumers, so why are they crying about it like Obama is going to cut their legs off from under them?

Look forward to what your thoughts

By: LaurenceB

LaurenceB — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:21:01 +0000

I am more enthusiastic about the election of Barack Obama then I have been for any President-elect since Ronald Reagan in 1980.

I fondly recall President Reagan as a champion of such causes as lower spending (not lower taxes plus rampant borrowing), strong defense (not strong offense), and pro-immigration policies (such as qualified amnesty for the undocumented). And, of course, it’s simply unthinkable that the man who so strongly opposed the totalitarian communistic regimes in the Eastern Bloc would have ever endorsed torture, secret prisons, and blatant, unconstitutional violations of citizens’ civil liberties, as the current administration has.

Today, I do not see the qualities of Reagan in the Republican party. I am hopeful that we will see them in the administration of Barack Obama. We shall see.

By: Luis

Luis — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:59:48 +0000

I agree with your analysis on the potential effect of an Obama presidency in the black community. In the next four years we will see if Obama is able to reshape the mindset of many blacks or if, for political pandering reasons, he resorts to the victim mentality that is currently so prevalent in the African American community. only time will tell. Having said that, I think that in electing a President, the intent of every voter should be what’s best for the country as a whole rather than arriving at historical milestones or correcting past wrongs against one group. The debate is the same as it always has been, mainly, the role of government in our lives. In principle, conservatives are against big governments while liberals promote it. Obama is no different than other liberals in my opinion and for that reason he did not get my vote. But he is the President now and I wish him the best. Luis