An honest (curiosity based) question for Obama supporters

Thank You all for your honesty.

I said I wouldn't slam your opinions, and I won't. The one thing I really wanted to know was if this election was really all that different from others. I keep hearing (in the media and elsewhere) about all of the "Obama Love" and the "groupies" that you guys mentioned and I really wanted to know if this was the case across the nation.

Your answers confirmed for me (as I do believe ~ even though only three of you have responded so far ~ that you guys truly represent the majority of those that will vote Democrat).

In other words, just like every other election since the beginning of time, while the candidate of choice shares a lot of your beliefs, it boils down to voting against one candidate, not so much voting for the other one.

And Republicans aren't immune. I'm doing the same thing. McCain, I dont' think, has all of the answers and we differ on some issues. But I differ more with Obama. McCain wouldn't be my first choice, so I'm, in essence, voting against Obama.

Again, I'm not trying to spark a debate and I'm not looking to argue the issues (we'll use other threads for that!)

I was merely curious if this election truly was all that different than those of the past (race & gender aside).

MoonMommy said:

Do you think that actually has validity or do you think that lawsuit is just a crock of poop or a stunt?

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The only reason I'm giving any creadance (sp?) to this lawsuit is because its being filed not by some Joe Schmoe, but by a political figure (he's the former Deputy AG, I believe).

I heard him on the radio last night and he gives a compelling arguement for why he believes Obama is avoiding the issue. He also noted that there is not a single Federal Agency charged with confirming the eligibility of Presidential candidates. Until this year its never been an issue. He's been asked by several of the "elders" of the DNC to basically "shut the hell up" ~ which leaves me curious.

He stated he believes that Obama's grandmother's health is not as grave as has been reported and that he simply needed an excuse to go to Hawaii to dispose of some papers to show he's not eligible.....not sure if I buy that one or not.

But I am curious as to why Obama has not produced an original Birth Certificate when asked to do so??? (he has provided an altered copy of a Hawaiian bc ~ but its been altered, so therefore invalid). If its a non issue, why not just produce the proof and let it go to rest? Why resist?

AmyBoz said:

I understand the thinking of, if you are innocent, just show the darn thing. At the same time, I understand the thinking of, I am not even giving credence to this BS by responding to your demand.

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I can truly see your point. However, with someone who has a background as colorful (for lack of a better term)...how about "complicated"? He had to have known that it would be open to total scrutiny.

With this much question in his background, why not say "Ok, I get it. I've led a life that is very different from most of you. Let me spell this out. This is what happened and when. You can all rest easy knowing that I am, in fact, eligible to be your President."

Then there would be no more question. Lay all of the facts out on the table. Show proof and BAM, the problems are gone. Why the secrecy?

When we first had our house on the market we had some issues with our hard wood floors. Our realtor gave us some great advice (the only good advice she gave) ~ she said "own the problem first. If you take ownership of the problem before the buyers do, its a non issue. They can't use it against you."

So, instead of all of the rumors and speculation going around, why not just set the record straight once and for all. Then the question dies and is no longer a "distraction from the issues".....unless there's something to hide.