• silverwhisper said on Jul 09, 2007....

  i'm confused--are you saying that because the name barack is arabic, that's giving him access to more funds? in a post 9/11 world, i find that idea laughable, to be perfectly honest.
  
  ed

• Ariene said on Jul 09, 2007....

  Barack is an African name meaning "blessed", ed.

• silverwhisper said on Jul 09, 2007....

  beg pardon, i thought it was arabic.
  
  still: i don't see how the man's name has any bearing.
  
  ed

• lioneljay said on Jul 09, 2007....

  Barack Obama is his given name. While growing up, he acquired "Barry" as a nickname from friends.

• bloc said on Jul 09, 2007....

  He's very charismatic. I think that is the primary reason for his success.

• silverwhisper said on Jul 09, 2007....

  he's also an alternative to the incredibly polarizing hillary.
  
  ed

• Ariene said on Jul 09, 2007....

  Well, ed, I guess we both got it a little wrong. I do think names are very important and can determine one's success in life. lioneljay, it's not the first time a story I was told wasn't 100% accurate. I agree with you bloc that he does have charisma. I just don't think pulling out of Iraq is the answer to fighting terrorism. I also don't think NYC's plan to install 3,000 cameras to watch people is the right way to go. ed, I honestly think Obama is as qualified to be president as Cindy Sheehan is to take Nancy Pelosi's place. But, I think you'll disagree.

• bloc said on Jul 09, 2007....

  I would say that invading Iraq wasn't the answer to terrorism :/

• Ariene said on Jul 09, 2007....

  I don't know the answer, bloc, but I do know the U.S. can't appear weak and allow terrorism to spread. 120 civilians just died in Iraq because of a bombing. Don't you think the attempted attacks in this country would increase if we appear to be giving up? I don't like the war either, but I don't know any other course of action we should take, because Americans are losing so much freedom already. While stopping at the motor vehicle bureau today, I noticed the woman next to me was trying to renew her driver's license. Because she couldn't speak or understand a single word of English, she brought an interpreter with her. She couldn't meet the 6 point identity test. She wasn't from this country and had no visa or passport. So, she was denied a renewal at this time. But I don't understand how she could have gotten a license to begin with. This new system worked, but only to stop her from legally driving. It doesn't at all mean that she won't buy a new identity for herself.

• bloc said on Jul 09, 2007....

  "Don't you think the attempted attacks in this country would increase if we appear to be giving up?"
  
  Giving up what? Iraq is a civil war. I don't know how leaving american soldiers, and massive amounts of american dollars, in the middle of a civil war makes us  safer from terrorists. I can think of many ways it makes us less safe.
  
  "but I don't know any other course of action we should take"
  
  We should go after the people that were actually involved in 9/11. Iraq had nothing to do with it. I would spend the money taht we are wasting in Iraq on improving our security at home. I'd focus our foreign efforts on gathering intel and going after terrorists. 

• bloc said on Jul 09, 2007....

  "The head of US forces in Iraq, Lt Gen David Petraeus, has told the BBC that fighting the insurgency is a “long term endeavour” which could take decades" source
  
  Is it really in our best interest to continue to dump billions of dollars into this thing for decades?

• Ariene said on Jul 09, 2007....

  bloc, no it's not and I do think you have some really good ideas. I'm just not clear on a solution to keep Americans free while eliminating the potential for terrorism in this country.

• bloc said on Jul 09, 2007....

  I agree. Our country believes that freedom, in terms of economics, is so important that it's ok if a portion of our population are impoverished. I believe, in the same vein, that freedom is more important that the complete elimination of terrorism. After all, terrorism will never be completely eliminated. At best it's a fools errand, at worst it's a tool used by those seeking power to take more than they could normally get away with.

• silverwhisper said on Jul 10, 2007....

  ariene, i too am conflicted about what i want to happen with our country's involvement in iraq. i'm not too worried about inexperience. perhaps that's an advantage, ariene--he isn't beholden to too many special interest groups the way many veteran politicians are.
  
  i'll say this, though: people who think the US is weak are not going to be convinced by anything we do or don't do.
  
  ed

• Ariene said on Jul 10, 2007....

  Maybe it's just in my area, ed, but here's a question. First, a comment. If I was forced to vote, at this point, I'd vote for a Republican. I don't think it would matter, because of the population in New Jersey over the past 20 or so years. Since Obama decided to run for president, many blacks I've come across have become ruder and nastier than ever. I'm still contemplating suing Pathmark because of the actions of a black employee who believes she is untouchable. I filed a report with a state agency and am awaiting a response back. This type of behavior has become typical in my area. Although people of means live here, those who live in nearby inner cities take buses to work in local businesses. That's fine, except for this new found ATTITUDE which I personally won't tolerate. When I owned a retail business, I would never allow any employee to be disrespectful to a customer. But, these individuals act as if they own these businesses and are not just low level employees. However, with Pathmark, it was one employee covering for another. Anyway, my point is, I believe if Barack Obama was elected president, we would have a lot more chaos in this country than we already have, simply because of his race and ties (aside from the fact that I don't think he is qualified). I do agree with you, ed, that it seems like it is always politics as usual. But, realistically, what do you think would happen within this country if he won?

• bloc said on Jul 10, 2007....

  "But, realistically, what do you think would happen within this country if he won?"
  
  Not a whole lot. when was the last time radical changed sweeped the country after a newly elected president came to office?

• Ariene said on Jul 10, 2007....

  I don't know, bloc. We have more illegal aliens than ever in this country, American's have lost more privacy and rights than ever before and in New Jersey, we have what amounts to a State ID card. If you don't have it, you can't even open a bank account at most financial institutions. Many of our goods are imported, even if they're not safe to use, and Americans are continually losing jobs. Where I live, most people are just trying to live their lives in peace. But not all. Many blacks and immigrants have become openly hostile. That's one reason I didn't support immigration reform as recently proposed. I really do think the situation would become even worse if Obama was elected. Right now, there is no one I would vote for. The only reason I would vote is to vote against a candidate.

• bloc said on Jul 10, 2007....

  you mentioned a lot of different problems. I think the civil rights situation would become better with obama. He's been outspoken and articulate on that issue (it's one of the important issues for me). I don't think immigration will change much regardless of who is elected. 
  
  
  "any of our goods are imported, even if they're not safe to use"
  
  
  I wanted to post about this a while back, but never got the time to do it justice. There was a rash of dangerous products coming from China. This is the free trade vs. fair trade debate. I'm firmly on the fair trade side and it seems you are as well. We shouldn't have open trade with a country unless they meet some half decent standards on safety, labor, and environmental issues. The democrats pay good lip service to fair trade, but they haven't followed through. The republicans are mostly on the free trade side. So on this issue I think we'd be better of with a democrat as well.
  
  
  I live in southern california, tons of immigrants, and I haven't witnessed any generic hostility. My wife is an immigrant as is her whole family.

• silverwhisper said on Jul 10, 2007....

  ariene, you appear to be suggesting that b/c barack obama is running for office, blacks are becoming "uppity". i really hope i'm misreading you here.
  
  honestly, i think you've been listening to too much talk radio.
  
  ed

• Ariene said on Jul 11, 2007....

  I don't like talk radio, ed. No, I'm not suggesting that. What I am saying is that some are getting jobs in primarily white neighborhoods, are not doing their jobs, but are protected because they belong to a union. I'm sure, if the situation was reversed, I would be fired. For example, I've gone to a craft store for many years in my area. The manager is not from this country, which is ok. A black girl started working there not that long ago, or at least I didn't notice her until recently. On two occasions, I stood in front of her, asked her direct questions, and she pretended I wasn't there. Even when I remarked that she was nasty and rude, she began talking to a co-worker. Believe me, I'm always polite to everyone, initially, even though I'm voicing my opinions here. So, maybe it has nothing to do with Obama running for office. Maybe these particular individuals are just stupid and/or ignorant. I knew this black girl a long time ago, who took care of my daughter when she was in day care. She also took care of a black celebrity's child. She was one of the nicest people I've ever met. I still have the stuffed animal she bought my daugher so many years ago. Maybe, I'm trying to say that some think they are entitled and are filled with resentment.  Bloc, some of the nicest people I've ever known come from different parts of the world. But in my world, I never saw a black person until I was in my late teens, every job I ever got was based on my ability and most immigrants were legally here. New Jersey has a lot of illegal aliens, or so I believe. I noticed a change in attitude here when they thought the immigration bill was going to pass. I guess I'm just on overload. Too many people in too small of an area. I won't buy anything from China, anymore. I look at the labels and try only to buy made in the USA or even Canada. I don't know where the grocery stores are getting their "fresh" fruit from, because much of it is rotten. Anyway, I'm sure your wife is a perfectly lovely person, but there seems to be a big difference between the east coast and west.

• silverwhisper said on Jul 11, 2007....

  of course it's the individuals. the alternative is to believe that somehow being black or whatever other minority group predisposes people to be rude/selfish/whatever. that's why i said what i did in my last comment.
  
  ed

• bloc said on Jul 11, 2007....

  "What I am saying is that some are getting jobs in primarily white neighborhoods, are not doing their jobs, but are protected because they belong to a union. I'm sure, if the situation was reversed, I would be fired. "
  
  I'm sorry, but this isn't true. If you were in a union you wouldn't be fired either. Why do you think a white person would get fired before a black person? Why do you keep bringing up race at all? Why do you assume that the rudeness of the women you mention is related to her being black? I have white people cut me off on the road, ride right on my bumper, etc, etc. I'm guessing that you do to. I'm going to guess that you experience the same rudeness from white people but when you do, you don't think anything about race. The second a person is rude that isn't white you think race for some reason.
  
  
  
  

  
  

  
  

• Ariene said on Jul 11, 2007....

  Acutally, bloc, I do believe a lot has to do with race around here. Some years ago, I remember reading about a more qualified white applicant losing a job at a fire department to a less qualified black. He didn't get the job simply because he is white. But aside from that, no, I don't get the same attitude from white people. All in all, everyone has been very pleasant, except for the few I mentioned and their co-worker friends. But, as ed also mentioned, it probably has to do more with the individual than race, as far as the attitude goes.

• bloc said on Jul 11, 2007....

  I'm from the south. I know a lot of places where a black person would have less of a chance at getting a job simply because they are black. 

• Ariene said on Jul 11, 2007....

  Bloc, You're absolutely right!

• lfbno7 said on Jul 12, 2007....

  What qualifies someone to be president?  I think I would disagree with most people on that.  I don't think that political experience is a plus.  I think the most important qualifications are
  
  1.  Having your heart in the right place, wanting to make the world and our country better, for the people.
  
  2.  Intelligence
  
  3.  Courage of your convictions.
  
  4.  Be a good listener.
  
  I'd take someone with those qualifications in a heartbeat.  As for someone who already served as a governor or senator, I consider those things utterly useless and corrupting.  Those things are not plusses to me.  They are drawbacks.  They indicate that the candidate is already corrupted.
  
  I'd prefer a complete outsider who is brilliant and has a good heart over someone who served as senator for 12 years and governor for 6 more.  No contest.  Our politicians do not have all of the qualities mentioned above.
  

• lfbno7 said on Jul 12, 2007....

  To clarify, my comments might be taken as support for Obama but they aren't meant that way.  I don't know him.  I like Kucinich.

• Ariene said on Jul 12, 2007....

  ifbno7, I completely agree with you in theory. I, personally, think this country is at a crossroads and whomever is elected president will determine our fate. When I heard Michael Chertoff's comments about having a gut feeling that we are at risk for a terrorist attack this summer, it just made me sick. These guys have so much power and money. They tell us their actions that ultimately restrict freedom and privacy will keep us safe, and in the same breath, contradict themselves. I don't know anything about Kucinich, but I'll check him out.

• lioneljay said on Jul 12, 2007....

  Ifbno7, your list of qualities is an excellent one for a citizen leader. Unfortunately, in order to get any legislation written, considered, and passed into law requires a serious understanding of, and experience with, the national Congress. If we were to elect a completely inexperienced but otherwise well qualified person as President - which is what you propose - then that person would have to surround himself with experts in how Congress and the rest of the government works. That is essentially what we have right now and I don't think that it's working  very well because the inmates are running the asylum.

• bloc said on Jul 12, 2007....

  @lfbno7
  Your list is missing the most important virtue, imo. Integrity. 

• pascodelta said on Jul 13, 2007....

  Hi, I'm in the UK so whoever is president of the US affects us over here.  What we see is a US government that is becoming more aggressive, right-wing, legally isolated and oppressive. 
   
  So anyone that is prepared to reverse that trend is alright by me.  Bush has made the US the most hated country in the world.  He has not made the US stronger, but weaker, as they are running out of credible political friends.
   
  If Obama campaigns on a 'get out of Iraq' ticket, then he is not only brave, but, right.  Iraq is a blistering sore on the historical reputation of America (along with prejudice, Atom bombs, the CIA and McCarthy-ism) and the quicker a new administration distances itself from the complete 'car-crash' of Bush's presidency, the better. 
   
  Gordon Brown is distancing himself from Tony Blair's many mistakes and whoever takes over from Bush should do the same.  If not, the get ready for more deaths and more terrorism.

• Bullet4myValentine said on Jul 13, 2007....

  do we really want a liar in the white house? the only reason hes winning are black folks and idiots. by the way brits mind your own damn buisness

• silverwhisper said on Jul 13, 2007....

  we already have a liar in the white house.
  
  ed

• Ariene said on Jul 13, 2007....

  Pascodelta, your vision of the USA isn't quite right. I brought up the issue about Obama giving many blacks an excuse to act irresponsibly and racist, because I firmly believe this to be true. The black employee of Pathmark that is part of a complaint I filed, changed the name on her name tag. My complaint is still in process, but if she was innocent, why would she be using a differerent name? I don't know if you follow American baseball, but I just heard a former Yankee, Gary Sheffield, who is black, made a complaint against Joe Torre, the Yankee manager, claiming discrimination. When Derek Jetter said he liked Torre, Sheffield stated that because Jetter is half white, he wasn't treated poorly like other blacks on the team. This is bullshit. I love America, and agree with Bush that we cannot back away from the war in Iraq at this point in time. The people who are being treated terribly in this country are American White Christians and Jews, except for those who are in the right positions of power. As for Tony Blair, I like and respect him.

• Ariene said on Jul 13, 2007....

  I agree with you, bullet4myvalentine.

• bloc said on Jul 13, 2007....

  I'm an American White Upper-middle class NON christian. Where do I fit in?

• pascodelta said on Jul 13, 2007....

  @bullet
   
  If Bush would mind his own damn business, then maybe you can ask the same of others...or do you not know where Iraq and Afghanistan are?  ...and as for a liar in the white house - why not? You've had murderers, thieves, adulterers and peanut salesmen...I can be needlessly rude, as well.
   
  ariene: Are you seriously saying that the oppressed people in the US are the white christians and jews?  Mind you, you are blaming Obama b/c the girl in the shop was rude to you, so I guess, I should congratulate you on your consistency.
   
  The girl at Pathmark probably changed her name plate, as she doesn't need the grief at 2 bob an hour.
   
   

• Ariene said on Jul 14, 2007....

  I probably don't make myself very clear at times, bloc. I'm not talking about everyone on either side. But I do believe it is a trend and a power grab. It's probably because I live in the NYC area that I feel it more. I was born in this area. One by one, I watched long established businesses topple or be taken over by blacks and foreigners. I used to leave my windows open at night in the summer. Now, I lock them before I go to bed. It's nice to think that people don't have an agenda. But many do. Here's another example. In my area, many stores (mainly high end) have security guards at their doors whose job it is to check receipts when customers are leaving. I never had a problem with that. But now a black woman is suing ToysRus for 400 million dollars, because she was asked for her receipt. She said she was discriminated against, because she is black. It's just like the black man who sued his dry cleaner for 50 million dollars, because he said they lost his pants and then returned the wrong ones to him. It went to court, a waste of taxpayer dollars, but I never heard the judge's ruling. I don't think you'll personally feel the affects of any of this, unless you're sued for some trumped up reason, your neighborhood drastically changes, or your rights/personal freedom is reduced in the name of the greater good. This isn't something that is happening overnight, but little by little, it is chipping away at the American way of life.

• Ariene said on Jul 14, 2007....

  Pascodelta, it seems to be heading that way. Although, we're not there yet. Obama simply is not qualified to be president. But, many will vote for him simply because he is black and a symbol of black power. The female employee, I think, is a foreigner perhaps from one of the nearby islands. Most cashiers are very well paid these days. I believe management changed her name tag, because I asked her how she felt about a lawsuit.  I've been a cashier, working long hours at minimum wage more than a few years ago. I would never smart mouth a customer. Most of the cashiers I come across, are pleasant, hard working individuals. Understand, I wasn't at this person's register. My daughter and I were waiting for my sister to pay for her purchase. We were in the front of the store, minding our own business. We had nothing to do with her. We were only there for less than 5 minutes before this person stopped working and opened her big, ignorant mouth. When I asked her what she thought she was doing, she wouldn't respond. I can't count the thousands of dollars I've spent in that store, and no one is going to talk to me like that and get away with it when it's face to face and a personal attack. Anyway, I do understand your point of view, but you had to be there. I don't agree with everything President Bush does, but anti-war sentiment, is hurting the fight against terrorism. When you run away from a school yard bully, he keeps on coming, because he knows he can take what he wants without a fight. We didn't go into Iraq to take over the country. We went there to stop the killing and threats against innocent people, although it would have been better if more of the Iraqii people stood up for themselves a bit more, instead of fleeing.

• pascodelta said on Jul 14, 2007....

  I confess, I would not know if Obama was fully qualified for the job, but Bush was hardly a quality candidate himself, with his failed businesses, alcohol and other problems. 
   
  If someone is prepared to vote for Obama just because he is black, then they deserve the President they get.  Is it worse than voting for someone b/c they are handsome?...or young looking?
   
  These terrorists must be met head on, so attacking Iraq was a big mistake and a big distraction that has cost billions and more importantly, many innocent lives - and I include the US troops that have died as 'innocent lives', as well, for the simple reason that they are there doing their job, fighting for their country, while their President has them there for a more personal agenda.  Saddam was probably the most westernised of the arab leaders. 
   
  The fact Bush started these wars, suggests to me that there is an alternative agenda.  They finally got the pipeline through Afghanistan, thanks to the war and they now have a military foothold in the Middle East (and everyone has forgotten about Osama.  He hardly gets a mention these days). The most destructive Al Qaeda terrorists have mainly been from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt - not Iraq. 
   
  You need to go after the bully, not people that look like him, whom you dislike (who also happens to have somethng you want).
   
  Some of the people that Al Qaeda are recruiting in the UK are (thankfully) total novices.  I feel that if half of the billions pumped into blowing up Afghanistan and Iraq was put into special forces and intelligence specifically targeting and infiltrating these extremists, Al Qaeda would be scattered, fractured and struggling.
   
  In addition, the Iraqis did not want this.  They would have preferred something a little bit more tempered, if you were offering to help. 

• Ariene said on Jul 15, 2007....

  I didn't want Al Gore to win, nor John Kerry. I don't like the idea of a foreign born First Lady, although I think Heinz ketchup is the best. I, most certainly, never want the Constitution changed to allow an immigrant to run for president. I very much understand what you're saying and agree with it for the most part, pascodelta. Everyone seems to have a personal agenda, these days. Last week, we were told that Al Qaeda may be in this country or are planning on coming here soon and we should worry about possible attacks this summer. With the establishment of "Homeland Security", and so very, very much freedom taken away from Americans, comments like that appear to have the intent of keeping us in line. Even, freedom of speech has been attacked on so many levels. I listened to the NYC Police Commissioner defend the 3,000 plus cameras they are starting to install in the city, by stating we have no right to any privacy in a public place, as determined by the Supreme Court. I don't think what is happening was the intent of our forefathers. The question is....now that we're in this predicament, what is the solution to give us back our freedom and allow this country to flourish once again?

• pascodelta said on Jul 18, 2007....

  A good start would be to get rid of Bush and make it harder for a President to change the Constitution - maybe by referendum only.

• Ariene said on Jul 19, 2007....

  Thanks for your opinion, Pascodelta. My whole objective here is to read and understand what others have to say.

• kruuyai said on Aug 02, 2007....

  lfbno7:  I love your list and I second it!  That's why Jimmy Carter was my favorite president.  I think you can tell a lot about where a president's heart was by what he does with his life after the presidency.  I also would prefer a president without military experience (oh yeah... I guess we already have one of those).
  
  Ariene:  If you could spend a week doing your grocery shopping in  Eastern Europe where I have lived for the last year, you would quit making life miserable for that woman and just be damned grateful that the vast majority of cashiers in America are extremely pleasant compared with many other places in the world, and you would cherish every little "Have a nice day" that came your way.  (Yes, believe me, I know it sucks when people are rude to you... especially when they're being paid to be nice to you, but is this really where you want your energy to be going?)
  

• Ariene said on Aug 02, 2007....

  kruuyai, Thanks for your insight. I guess I feel that I've paid my dues in life and I can't help feeling resentful when someone has an unprovoked bad attitude towards me. But, you're right. She's not important, at all, in the scheme of things. I think her misery, however, is self-fulfilling. Based on your description of shopping in Eastern Europe, I should consider myself lucky, and I really do, to be living in America.

• anonymous said on May 12, 2008....

  It is so sad that people actually think this way. Please do not say our forefathers would not like this, did they have these types of problems? No - they did not have people wanting to kill them just control them. Bush is a criminal. What reason are we in Iraq for? - none Ariene you a racist. Do not say your not. Yes some black people are going to think they can do whatever they want, some already thought that before obama started running. And trust me white people are not becoming the minority, far far from it. and would it matter if they did? Blacks, Muslims, or any other race are humans just as you are. When you stop thinking about "it is because they are black" is when we as people can finally start working together. Also voting against someone it just stupid. Why should you give someone you do not even know about a vote. If you do not like anyone do not vote. This county is becoming worse by the day and it seems like it is not going to become better. And to pascodelta thank you for your input, even if you are not from here, unfortunately the U.S can decide the WORLD's fate so it is everyones concern who the next leader of this country will be. So Please open up your mind look around you and actually think about what is going on and what is important, our future and our survival.

• ftblogger said on Jul 09, 2008....

  barry was just a nick name, you can see his birth certificate on his website or google it!

• anonymous said on Sep 27, 2008....

  Why does he use this fake name is he affraid to ue the name barry or is it to American? I heard his mentor Rev. Wright spewing his hatred. I dont understand why "barry" wants to use this arab name especially in this post 9/11 era. Im afraid that barry may be sympathetic to terrorist, barry claims to be a christian however; his mentor Rev. Wright immediately called in the Black Panthers for security a well known muslim group. Barry talks a good line and he's got a come back for everything. Rember in the Bible where it says "Beware of a wolf in sheeps clothing." How can a man with zero experience lead this country, he has so many people snowed. Take it from Hillary, take it from Mccain, the man has NO experience! We cannot afford to let this deciever be in charge of the most powerful military in the world. Look past the smile, and the charisma and what do you see? Barry.

• anonymous said on Oct 01, 2008....

  It isn't a matter of whether or not his name is Barry or Barack...it is a question of WHY he changed his name..if he did indeed change it. When accepting Islam, people often change their names to reflect their new religion. In other words, if at sometime during his life, he changed his name from Barry to Barack Hussein did he also accept the Muslim religion at that time. This issue could easily be resolved if he would just allow a chosen group, perhaps one Democrat, one Republlican and one Indendant access to his original birth records from Hawaii. We should definitely be asking ourselves why he did not do this immediately after the subject of his birth name came up!

• coco5 said on Oct 07, 2008....

  Let's get real for a minute! How about we let go of the trivial crap like 'what's his name mean' AND LOOK AT THE RECORD! THE REAL FACTS! First, our country is in an economic crisis right now. Who is the candidate who has promised to RAISE THE BUSINESS TAX and in turn is RAISING YOUR TAXES? The answer? OBAMA! To put it into the simplest way I can; when the business tax is raised the business and the investors suffer. The business is then unable to employ as many people, as a result there are countless jobs lost. Then the business is forced to raise its prices for goods and services. This has a direct impact on the American consumer. YOU, the American consumer then stops going out and spending money (contrubuting to the economy) because you simply can't afford it. Due to lack of customers and income many of these businesses will not be able to come up with the new high taxes. Or if they can, they have little to no profit and have to close their doors. This leads to countless more jobs lost and a worse economy in an already scary economic crisis! The last thing the American people need is higher taxes in these hard times! Lets also look at who is promising moooooore spending! OBAMA! Where is he going to get the money for all these unrealistic promises? The last thing needed in a struggling economy is additional spending! McCain and Palin have my vote!

• coco5 said on Oct 07, 2008....

  My comment is for Ifbno7; according to your comment rather than electing a person with experience you would rather elect a person with the following qualities: 

  1.  Having your heart in the right place, wanting to make the world and our country  better, for the people.
  
  2.  Intelligence
  
  3.  Courage of your convictions.
  
  4.  Be a good listener

  Well, let me just say I am 25 and I have no REAL qualifications to be the next President. BUT- My heart is in the right place, I am intelligent, I have strong convictions and  I am one hell of a good listener! VOTE FOR ME!

  What your list of qualifications amounts to is basically the same as a masquito landing on a childs face; then slapping the kid and then saying, "oops, I'm sorry, there was a bug on you! I know I hurt you- but that's ok because my heart was in the right place! And I stand by my slap!" Then just to go the extra mile you listen to the kid cry.

  I don't think America needs another slap across the face! I would rather have some experience in the White House! Use your brain!

• anonymous said on Mar 18, 2009....

  i think you all should watch Zeitgeist: Addendum to get a real world perspective on whats going on in the states and how it screwed over pretty much every other country.

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