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Why should Obama be reelected?

Tricky said:
  • Passed a health care bill.
  • Ended "Don't ask don't tell"
  • Honored the pledge to get us out of Iraq
  • Faced down Somali pirates
  • Took out Osama bin Laden
  • Worked with allies to get the solution we wanted in Libya without losing a single American life.
  • Compromised to try to get things done in Congress, but didn't go so far as to completely knuckle under.
  • Soothed relationships with our allies
  • Had no major scandals (Nothing of Iran-Contra or Watergate level)
  • Didn't flaunt his religion in our faces or claim that God had told him to take a certain action.
  • Wasn't afraid to appoint his competitors and even members of the previous cabinet to high-level positions in his cabinet.
  • Was tough with Israel without giving in to Palestinian/Arab demands.
  • Institued "Cash for Clunkers" and other actions which probably saved our auto industry.
  • Helped to pass Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
  • Would admit mistakes, like he did with the Beer Summit.
  • Didn't try to defend wayward Democrats, like Blagojevich and Weiner just because they are Democrats.
  • Never (to my knowledge) made a homophobic comment or insisted that his idea of marriage should be the only one.
  • Didn't kiss Pelosi's ass, even though she responded by eviscerating his health bill.
I'm sure I can come up with a few more. That being said, he's done some things I strongly disapprove of too, especially his continuation of the coddling of the wealthy class and of polluters. Still, all-in-all, I don't think any of the Republicans could do nearly as well.
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Good list. It's hard not mention a Republican though, isn't it?
 
Among many other things (some already listed), appointed reasonable moderates to the Supreme Court, and his reelection would prevent a 6-3 (or 6-2 if you ask Perry) right wing majority.

Daredelvis
 
The only reason that I can think of voting for Obama is to keep a republican out of office.

And that isn't good enough for me any more.

I'm not going to vote for anyone that I don't actually support and wish to see in office.

None of these thugs is worthy of my support.
 
Upchurch said:
I don't know what this means.
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In wingnut world, Obama refuses to use the term "American Exceptionalism". According to wingnut lore, this is because Obama doesn't actually love his country, and is indeed trying to ruin the country on purpose. This is either because he's a secret Muslim or a Black Liberation Theologian, depending on whether the day starts with "T".

So when you hear "American Exceptionalism" and Obama, you should interpret that as "he's trying to destroy the country on purpose".

Hope this helps.
 
Upchurch said:
Here are 159 reasons to vote for Obama (and 55 reasons not to).
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I thought about hitting the internet, but I considered it unfair. If I can't come up with reasons off the top of my head, then I'm not doing my job as an observant American. I should know why I am for or against a person without using Google.
 
Complexity said:
The only reason that I can think of voting for Obama is to keep a republican out of office.

And that isn't good enough for me any more.

I'm not going to vote for anyone that I don't actually support and wish to see in office.

None of these thugs is worthy of my support.
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If people like you allow a Newt Gingrich to become president, then you are partially to blame. Don't be the kind of person who screws his country because there's no perfect candidate.
 
Tricky said:
I thought about hitting the internet, but I considered it unfair. If I can't come up with reasons off the top of my head, then I'm not doing my job as an observant American. I should know why I am for or against a person without using Google.
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Ouch
 
Because Hillary can't figure out a way to be the one to run for the Dems in 2012.
 
applecorped said:
This is about Obama and not about any supposed other candidate, extreme or not.
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So any other opinions are "not allowed"?

Guess I didn't get the memo "declaring" you as master of this board.


Look at the republican contenders...don't shy away...take a GOOD LOOK, and tell me it isn't about "other" candidates.
 
Obama should be re-elected because he is the most qualified person who is up for the position.

Do I wish I had some other applicants for the job? You bet I do! But if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
 
Tricky said:
If people like you allow a Newt Gingrich to become president, then you are partially to blame. Don't be the kind of person who screws his country because there's no perfect candidate.
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Tricky is correct. We must vote for the "lesser" evil, or the "greater" evil will take advantage of there being no "perfect candidate".

Who the lesser evil "is" should be obvious to all.
 
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