What's your reason to vote AGAINST Obama?

[Daredevel7]

You can't vote against him anyway because you're not an US citizen.

At least I'm smart not to try and spread crap about UK politicians like you do about our politicians.

In my experience, UK is pretty liberal. I think dreama is giving the illusion that UK is all for McCain.

If you look at the threads for "against" McCain, most of the posts are about how people are against one or more of McCains policies (war, tax, healthcare, etc) but reading this...... a lot of posts here are about how people don't simply trust him?

Hmmm wow good reason. My dad doesn't trust him either, and coincidentally... he looks down on African Americans but he swears that "it has nothing to do with not liking Obama"

yea right.

 

[Hear Again]

Er?

McCain was AGAINST the act that would help integrate people with disabilities in the community- and take them out of institutions- because it's too expensive.

McCain may tout having supported the ADA, but he has made no clear show of support to the changes that would help ensure people with non-ADA disabilities, like HIV/AIDS, would be covered.

McCain, and his healthcare plans, mean people like me with chronic illnesses will get a tiny tax credit (which we paid for in taxes and reduced medicare/medicade coverage) and then have to struggle to get private insurance, where, when we finally get it, our tax credit might cover two month's premiums.

You want disability rights? Try Obama, who has offered a clear and detailed plan for people with disabilities- not just Palin's spew about compassion.

I'm not interested in -compassion-, but I'm really thrilled when a candidate talks about giving me healthcare, access to care WITHIN the community and NOT institutions, and helps ensure that ALL people with disabilites can be covered under the ADA- not just some of us. Compassion for disabled children, which make up less than 10% of this countries disabled community, quite pales in comparison to ACTION for 100% of this countries disabled community.

I didn't vote- because I need a checkbox for 'none of the above'

Good post, Aleser!

 

[Foxrac]

In my experience, UK is pretty liberal. I think dreama is giving the illusion that UK is all for McCain.

If you look at the threads for "against" McCain, most of the posts are about how people are against one or more of McCains policies (war, tax, healthcare, etc) but reading this...... a lot of posts here are about how people don't simply trust him?

Hmmm wow good reason. My dad doesn't trust him either, and coincidentally... he looks down on African Americans but he swears that "it has nothing to do with not liking Obama"

yea right.

Yup, that's right about most British are liberal, also moderate to centrist in some cases.

Dreama is pro-animal rights and pro-human rights, neither is conservative or liberal.

She does care about USA but why not in China, Sudan, Iran or North Korea due worst human rights, jeez.

 

[Foxrac]

You can't vote against him anyway because you're not an US citizen.

At least I'm smart not to try and spread crap about UK politicians like you do about our politicians.

Well, her views is really minority in UK.

 

[PeaceLvr]

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Given the other choice, I have no reason to vote against Obama.

Totally agree...with answer...Geez a loo..Palin's husband wants Alaska to succeed from the United States....DUH! How smart was McCain to pick her??

 

[BradB08]

In my experience, UK is pretty liberal. I think dreama is giving the illusion that UK is all for McCain.

If you look at the threads for "against" McCain, most of the posts are about how people are against one or more of McCains policies (war, tax, healthcare, etc) but reading this...... a lot of posts here are about how people don't simply trust him?

Hmmm wow good reason. My dad doesn't trust him either, and coincidentally... he looks down on African Americans but he swears that "it has nothing to do with not liking Obama"

yea right.

Both of my parents think that McCain is a warmonger and they don't want him anywhere near the White House.

 

[Foxrac]

Totally agree...with answer...Geez a loo..Palin's husband wants Alaska to succeed from the United States....DUH! How smart was McCain to pick her??

Oh, not surprised, Palin's husband seems want all AK laws to be conservative with christian views and no regulation or EPA for hunting, drilling the oil or whatever. :roll:

 

[dreama]

In my experience, UK is pretty liberal. I think dreama is giving the illusion that UK is all for McCain.

Nope. Britain is for Obama. But I don't like the british system under labour government. I liked it better under tory government.

You've got Gallaudy University. They haven't tried to shut it down have they.
The ADA in USA have more teeth. I can't get anyone to take my dog in a taxi around the area I live in.

When Tory in power they left older people in peace. When labour got in they started hassling older people near retirement age for work. Also my friend who had an elderly mother to support was hassled for work so it seemed to be offering people less services not more.

So Aleser, I wouldn't hold my beath about him keeping to his promises about the disabled. I'd go more with someone who thinks I've got something to contribute and shouldn't have been killed off before I was born or if I get knocked down by a car or get cancer or something and need to be in intensive care long time.

Palin is promising to triple spending for the disabled. She also kept her son where 90 per cent don't. It's something to think about. Not because Trig is disabled but because she kept him when she could have chosen not to. That action speaks volumes to me.

I just hope Obama does NOT get in.

 

[dreama]

You know it really baffles me why otherwise intelligent people can't see through Obama the way I can.

 

[Foxrac]

Nope. Britain is for Obama. But I don't like the british system under labour government. I liked it better under tory government.

You've got Gallaudy University. They haven't tried to shut it down have they.
The ADA in USA have more teeth. I can't get anyone to take my dog in a taxi around the area I live in.

When Tory in power they left older people in peace. When labour got in they started hassling older people near retirement age for work. Also my friend who had an elderly mother to support was hassled for work so it seemed to be offering people less services not more.

So Aleser, I wouldn't hold my beath about him keeping to his promises about the disabled. I'd go more with someone who thinks I've got something to contribute and shouldn't have been killed off before I was born or if I get knocked down by a car or get cancer or something and need to be in intensive care long time.

Palin is promising to triple spending for the disabled. She also kept her son where 90 per cent don't. It's something to think about. Not because Trig is disabled but because she kept him when she could have chosen not to. That action speaks volumes to me.

I just hope Obama does NOT get in.

I don't care because you aren't US Citizen then you are out of lucky to make hope.

Anything you say about Obama is illogical.

Palin is worser on animal rights, why? because she is hunter in her state, go look for it.

Also, Obama has better rights for disabled when compare to McCain/Palin, go check his website.

 

[Daredevel7]

You know it really baffles me why otherwise intelligent people can't see through Obama the way I can.

Now you know how I feel about McCain AND Bush. Except multiply that feeling by 100.

 

[BradB08]

You know it really baffles me why otherwise intelligent people can't see through Obama the way I can.

It baffles me why you can't see through the lies about Obama like other intelligent people like me.

 

[Hear Again]

When I checked McCain's website, I couldn't find any information about his plans for the disabled. (If anyone does happen to find some information concerning the disabled on McCain's website, I'd appreciate knowing about it -- perhaps I'm not looking in the right place.) Obama, on the other hand, had a variety of plans specifically aimed at the disabled.

Plain and simple: Obama intends to fight for the rights of the disabled while McCain does not.

And by the way, McCain's website wasn't very "screen reader friendly." That says alot right there, IMO.

 

[dreama]

I looked on Macains website too but your right it's probably not the easiest to read. Don't really know about Macain much though except I wouldn't VOTE FOR HIM. If I'd just consider him the lesser of 2 evils.

Of course Obama is more articulate then Macain as he is an ex lawyer so he's had a lifetimes practice at playing with words.

I suppose I don't really know either of them too well but their were requests earlier in Obama's campaign as to what the disabled wanted. So he knows what you want and will make a nice presantation of it. As a lawyer that's what he's good at. But will he act on it? I doupt it.

I don't believe lies about Obama but he IS good at using words to his own advantage and he IS planning to permit abortion up until birth. Which affects selective abortion most. Thus affecting the disabled.

I'm sorry if my views offend anyone. I'm just expressing myself.

 

[Hear Again]

Obama may be good at playing with words, but at least he can communicate effectively -- which is more than I can say for George W. Bush or Sarah Palin. Besides, after the past 8 years, we need a young, dynamic speaker who can be the inspiration for change.

Since Obama served as a community activist, he understands the needs of the disabled, elderly and minorities. The whole crux of Obama's campaign centers around "change." Because he knows Americans are ready for change, I and approximately 53% of voters nationwide are optimistic that he will fulfill his promises. I'd trust Obama before Palin who claims she plans to triple spending for the disabled. If I'm not mistaken, no President or Vice-President has ever spent that much money on people with disabilities. It's just a ploy to get votes, that's all. (I'd say the same thing about Obama if he were responsible for making such a promise.)

Obama isn't the one responsible for writing the plans that are found on his website. A member of his campaign staff is responsible for doing this. Whoever that person is, they happen to be extremely well-organized, detailed and thorough.

 

[Liebling:-)))]

I disagree with those word "Obama playing with words". He's a respectful and polite person.

I find mainly important to use positive words in manner way to convince anyone. It's also good useful as a peacemaker as well. IMO.

It could lead the problems if you use rough tone because it would convince them that you are not person who can solve the problem as a peacemaker.

I was being taught to be friendly and positive to anyone... like what Obama did.

 

[jillio]

You know it really baffles me why otherwise intelligent people can't see through Obama the way I can.

Actually, otherwise intelligent people are seeing more than you in Obama because they don't stop at the surface of one issue the way you do, but look at the big picture.

 

[jillio]

When I checked McCain's website, I couldn't find any information about his plans for the disabled. (If anyone does happen to find some information concerning the disabled on McCain's website, I'd appreciate knowing about it -- perhaps I'm not looking in the right place.) Obama, on the other hand, had a variety of plans specifically aimed at the disabled.

Plain and simple: Obama intends to fight for the rights of the disabled while McCain does not.

And by the way, McCain's website wasn't very "screen reader friendly." That says alot right there, IMO.

McCain displayed his attitude toward disability years ago when he divorced his disabled wife. Evidently, he has not paid enough attention to his running mates disabled child to know that the child has Down's Syndrome, and not autism, as he stated. Doesn't appear to be very interested in the topic at all.

 

[jillio]

I looked on Macains website too but your right it's probably not the easiest to read. Don't really know about Macain much though except I wouldn't VOTE FOR HIM. If I'd just consider him the lesser of 2 evils.

Of course Obama is more articulate then Macain as he is an ex lawyer so he's had a lifetimes practice at playing with words.

I suppose I don't really know either of them too well but their were requests earlier in Obama's campaign as to what the disabled wanted. So he knows what you want and will make a nice presantation of it. As a lawyer that's what he's good at. But will he act on it? I doupt it.

I don't believe lies about Obama but he IS good at using words to his own advantage and he IS planning to permit abortion up until birth. Which affects selective abortion most. Thus affecting the disabled.

I'm sorry if my views offend anyone. I'm just expressing myself.

Perhaps Obama is more articulate because he has a greater degree of fluid intelligence. He looks to the future while McCain reaches constantly back into the past. We need a forward looking leader, not one stuck in the 1970's.

 

[jillio]

Obama may be good at playing with words, but at least he can communicate effectively -- which is more than I can say for George W. Bush or Sarah Palin. Besides, after the past 8 years, we need a young, dynamic speaker who can be the inspiration for change.

Since Obama served as a community activist, he understands the needs of the disabled, elderly and minorities. The whole crux of Obama's campaign centers around "change." Because he knows Americans are ready for change, I and approximately 53% of voters nationwide are optimistic that he will fulfill his promises. I'd trust Obama before Palin who claims she plans to triple spending for the disabled. If I'm not mistaken, no President or Vice-President has ever spent that much money on people with disabilities. It's just a ploy to get votes, that's all. (I'd say the same thing about Obama if he were responsible for making such a promise.)

Obama isn't the one responsible for writing the plans that are found on his website. A member of his campaign staff is responsible for doing this. Whoever that person is, they happen to be extremely well-organized, detailed and thorough.

Re: your last paragraph....Obama is able to choose well organized and detail oriented staff members. Compare that to what we have seen of McCain's choices.