Well, let's address some of Mr. Pritchett's/Mr. Norris's points;
You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.
After nearly two years of campaigning, an autobiography, and many other sources, if they truly know nothing about him, that's their own fault. Take the time to find out.
You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no visible signs of support.
Not surprising that they do not know this informaiton, since they haven't taken the time to learn anything about Obama in the first place. (And, honestly,
this scares them?)
You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth growing up in America, and culturally you are not an American.
"Formative years" constituting ages six through ten. Basically, the first half of grade school. He spent the last half of grade school, middle school, high school, college, and grad school in the US. (1) How does that equate to "formative years" and (2) how is he culturally not an American?
You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.
Valid, but not necessary to be President. It's not even necessary to be a
good President.
You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus don't understand it at its core.
Irrelevant. The military is
supposed to have a civilian Commander-in-Chief.
You scare me because you lack humility and "class," always blaming others.
No evidence is provided and this is too vague to respond to.
You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail.
False. Obama has denounced both Wright and Ayers' controversial actions and/or statements. (I assume that is who they are referring to)
You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the "blame America" crowd and deliver this message abroad.
No evidence is provided and this is too vague to respond to.
You scare me because you want to change America to a European style country where the government sector dominates instead of the private sector.
Again, rather vague. Some examples would be useful.
You scare me because you want to replace our health care system with a government controlled one.
This is a valid concern, I suppose, if a tad over simplified.
You scare me because you prefer "wind mills" to responsibly capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.
Assuming "wind mills" is a euphemism for renewable energy sources, Norris, et al., is an idiot for not wanting to do so.
You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of living in the world.
This is the "socialist" conspiracy theory, is it? Does this really need to be addressed seriously?
You scare me because you have begun to use "extortion" tactics against certain banks and corporations.
"Extortion" as in "being accountable"?
You scare me because your own political party shrinks from challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.
"Wild and irresponsible" are debatable. If the Democrats were really shrinking away from it, how'd the stimulus get passed?
You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider opposing points of view from intelligent people.
This cannot be serious. The only way this makes sense is if you define "intelligent people" as "right-wing nut jobs like Norris".
You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both omnipotent and omniscient.
Norris, et al, should apply for the Million Dollar Challenge if they can read minds like that.
You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything you do.
No evidence is provided and this is too vague to respond to. What has the media given Obama a free pass on?
You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the Limbaughs, Hannitys, O'Reillys and Becks who offer opposing, conservative points of view.
No evidence is provided. When has Obama demonized and tried to silence these entertainers?
You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.
No evidence is provided and this is too vague to respond to.
Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.
Paranoia is a sad thing. What is it based on?
That's just Pritchett's letter, but it is pretty much void of substantive points. I'll let someone else deal with Norris's half of the article.
