Middle Ages Wrote:I find that individual Obama supporters project their own hopes onto Obama- he is a blank slate.

You make is seem like this is a bad thing. Heaven forbid we should find some kind of hope coming from a candidate. Yeah, maybe it is our own hopes, but are there any other kind. I think that is why most people feel that they can support Obama because they feel that what they need, whatever that may be, will be met by Obama. Maybe it is all just wishful thinking, but you know what, it is nice to be a little wishful once and again.

Middle Ages Wrote:EDIT- maybe that post was a bit harsh. Someone (an Obama supporter) tell me again why Obama was a good choice?

EDIT#2- I just looked at the returns and apparently it is President-Elect Obama. So--why is that good again?

Why is McCain a good choice? It all comes down to what you think the person you vote for has in terms of value. Do you think McCain will be a good president and lead the country to good things? You apparently do. I happen to think that Obama is a better choice. I happen to think that Obama's administration will run things more akin to what I would do. If you want specifics on all the issues, well, I can hash out each one individually, but that would take all day.

Middle Ages Wrote:Of course, I must be a racist since I voted for McCain....that is the only legitimate reason right?

Really? You are really bringing that into this? I get so sick and tired of hearing that. And note that the only one bringing "race" into it is you. I never mentioned anything about it, but yet, "racism" rears its ugly head. You voted for McCain because you thought he was a good choice for president. (At least I hope that is why you voted for him.) I hate it when anyone, republican or democrat, white, black, asian or Latino brings up race. Yes, Obama is the first African American Candidate for president and would be making history if he were to be elected. But JEBUS!! Can we let it go. If you vote for McCain you are not a racist, nor if you vote for Obama does that make you black or whatever.

Middle Ages Wrote:(except they can't say Bush, it has to be Dubya, Shrub, Junior, or something else derogatory)

PS Yes I will keep calling him that because I think he is an idiot and I just don't like him. I think I have that right. He can call me whatever he wants.