Now, right of the bat, I am a liberal, and I more than likely side with the democrats. I think Obama is, so far, a wonderful president. Chances are I have chugged my share of kool-aid, blindly supporting some things he's said or done. However, I notice a few people that are just beyond ridiculous in their support for the Democratic Party or President Obama. I remember one thread in which the more democratic individual defended the heavy policing of protesters in the DNC convention by simply bringing up the republican treatment of them. That doesn't make it right.
On the other hand, and of who seem to be present on this board, are the types that will never be happy with President Obama no matter what he does. These people complain about Obama's fascism, but yet got defensive when we called President Bush fascist; it was uncalled for, blah blah blah.
To not be a total hypocrite:
- I used to think a FairTax like tax code was a wonderful idea, and in a way I still do. When Obama brought up his tax system, I took support for it instead. I could use my excuse that the recent economic problems warrants heavier taxation from those who could spare the cash, but in the end there is hypocrisy fluent in my change.
- I used to either think the government should get out of marriage, or that gay marriage should be made legal by the federal government, but recently I think passing gay marriage through the states is the greatest thing, especially after hearing Obama spew that idea. My defense: much sweeter victory, and states rights. No matter, Obama's belief in this idea instigated my change of thoughts, hence I am a hypocrite.
- I also used to repeat McCains \"Fundamentals of the economy are strong\" to paint John McCain as ignorant, even though I know what he truly meant, even then: he meant that the fundamentals, such as the people of the United States, were still strong, and that we could fix the economy.
- I wanted the defense budget to be lowered, not just reconfigured. Obama raised it by 4%, and although I was pissed, I wasn't nearly as angry as I should of been.
- I was so anti-McCain that I felt he was still guilty in the Keating scandal. For my own embarrasment, I bring back this thread in which I got defeated and never admitted it.
Please, everyone, watch this video! This explains my thoughts perfectly. It is truly sad that the president that was supposed to unite this country has bitterly polarized it
...this is more of a pointless discussion thread, no question or whatever asked