February 01, 2008
An Audacious Take On Obama, by Univ. of Missouri Sophomore
Michael Alexander, a sophomore business major (political science minor) at the University of Missouri, offer this perspective on Obama in his quest post here at the Institute. Mike's blog is here. Here are Michael's thoughts on Obama:
It’s difficult to sit back and listen to Big Media laud Barack Obama for his campaign of “change”. If an alien (from outer space, not the type that scampers across America's southern border to suck our social programs dry) turned on a TV today, it could legitimately come to the conclusion that Obama is an American messiah. Few critiques of Senator Obama can be heard or seen on major “news” networks or national newspapers. He is promoted by Oprah and others as an “agent of change;” a fresh perspective for Washington.As many accolades as he receives, you might assume he really can change the way Washington runs. Then again, if you look at his record and his positions, you might see that he is the same as every other Democratic candidate in recent history.
Obama’s views are not new. They are not fresh. They are not Washington-changers. And they are surely not views that will facilitate bipartisanship between 1600 Pennsylvania and democrats and republicans on Capitol Hill.
Here’s a quick list of Obama’s views, see if you think these are issues republicans will work with after bipartisan talks. . .
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He supports socialized health care (which will cost trillions to overhaul the current system and get everyone covered), he supports killing innocent unborn babies (liberals call this aborting a “pregnancy”), he will lower taxes on the middle class and then raise taxes on the wealthy (Robin Hood was a good movie, but that doesn’t work in actual government), he wants to increase the role of FDR’s outdated New Deal programs, he wants to raise the minimum wage (subsequently raising unemployment), he is pro-Big Labor, he’s anti-corporations, and he has voted to make it easier for individuals to file for bankruptcy.
Honestly, is that a list of stances that would facilitate success in bipartisan talks? Obama is not going to change the face of Washington. The media ignore the Congressional approval rating, of which he is a part, as they continually attack Bush for his low approval rating. This happens even though more Americans approve of President Bush than of the Democratically lead Congress. Obama should be held accountable for that (as should Clinton and McCain). When we get through all the political muck, it is absolutely obvious that Obama is only going to further the strife between the two parties. He is certainly no messiah.
--Michael Alexander, University of Missouri
Posted by anthony at February 1, 2008 07:16 AM | TrackBackThese facts are nothing new. I am glad you posted it. I always say this: Its a shame that my well researched and thought out vote will be cancelled out by someone who watches MTV, reads US weekly or FHM, and is told that Obama (or Mcain or whoever) is for "Change" and thats what we need so vote for him. Aghhhhh... ok
BTW I turned on MSNBC today to find out what happened in the debate last night (25 min was all i could handle) and the whole analysis had to do on how cordial the candidates were, what their body language meant, and who had raised the most $. Ummm ok, but what did each SAY or what did each one stand for during the debate? I turned over to FOX and they were talking about the money too! If anyone out there has seen the networks be tough on Obama as far as analyzing his proposals, criticizing his voting record or just asking 1 question of his stance on immigration, or foreign policy let me know.