Barack Obama Announces on MNF

[Let's Chop Cats!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WJsuM19-8c

He made an announcement on Monday Night Football just yesterday. I don't follow politics very closely, but thus guy keeps giving me hope.

[Africa]

Dude lmfao ahahaha

[RNR]

This guy is the most likeable *black man around.








*Senator

[Apollyon]

Barack Obama is the anti-Christ. I'm sure of it.

[AmericanWeiner]

hahah I got excited I was tellin people oh man I think barack is gonna run


lmafao

[Let's Chop Cats!]

I'm hoping he does run in 08. There aren't many other democrats I'm a fan of, but it pains me to think voting 3rd party is a waste.

[AmericanWeiner]

I feel like if it's a black president is gonna make it he's stood the best chance up to this point

While I hate that it has to be like that because I like his ideas it's a fact of life that it'll be an issue in the south and southwest

[griftadan]

as far as i can tell, the only reason he has been hyped is because he's young and black.

[AmericanWeiner]

i dont care about either aspect you just mentioned

[griftadan]

yeah me either, which is why i wonder why people want him to run so bad

[HaVIC5]

He's young and charasmatic. A JFK for a new generation.

[griftadan]

yeah but i haven't even heard any of his stances, does he have a website or anything?

[AmericanWeiner]

charismatic yes but he's also doesn't seem to think with his fists.

Whereas bush was like "i gots boms for terrsts" obamas like "wtf nubs stop fighting or we'll let bush back in office"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

here is a very general outlook on him

honestly I like him most because he doesn't blatanly oppose the republican party like most of the democrats seem to be doing here lately. He's more of a moralistic and individualist leader than a traditionalistic leader like bush

[griftadan]

i liked that he supported the transparency act

wasn't really impressed beyond that

[AmericanWeiner]

net neutrality

[Chrizzle fo' Shizzle]

Better him than Hilary

[CardCheat]

I really like Obama and his political views on the world.

I doubt he could win the election though. With Ohio being such a huge swing state, I think racism would sway enough swing voters away from him. Also the fact that his last name is Obama.."omg trroriztz!11"..people are stupid.

I don't like the fact he supports the censorship of videogames though. But there's much more important issues.

[griftadan]

i want to hear his position on the war and SS before i make my opinion of him.

[Dave de Sylvia]

If House has taught me anything, it's that a black man running for president is a victory for liberalism whether the candidate wins or not.

[Akira]

Better him than Hilary

123

I pray Hilary doesn't run, if for no other reason than she won't win.

[Chrysostom]

What an absolute legend. Can we have him?

[spitfirejunky]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Best 5 seconds ever at the end.

[Light Fantastic]

Obama.."omg trroriztz!11".Are you kidding? His middle name is Hussein and you picked up on the Obama part.

[Hababi]

ABH (anybody but Hillary)

I don't know if Barrack Obama can win a general election...I have my doubts. But it's just so much more interesting with him in the mix than out of it.

[Let's Chop Cats!]

Edwards/Obama ticket, while not something I would be satisfied with, would be far more suitable than Hillary/anyone else.

[CardCheat]

Are you kidding? His middle name is Hussein and you picked up on the Obama part.

I wasn't aware of his middle name. I just meant his name in general not sounding...well, like a generic presidential canidate. But, yes, that further backs up what I'm saying about people and stereotypes.

[RNR]

I doub I think racism would sway enough swing voters away from him. Also the fact that his last name is Obama.."omg trroriztz!11"..people are stupid.

.

You're forgetting that racists vote republican anyway. I don't think that it would hurt him at all.

[CardCheat]

Indeed, I just now really thought about that. I still think it could hurt him a bit, but I was thinking if he was to run for president, surely a large amount of the black community would vote for him that normally wouldn't vote in elections.

[Mr. Ron]

Better him than Hilary

^^^^^

[PerpetualBurn]

It's videos like this that make me hate American political campaigns.

Though I would find an "Obama Bin Laden" smear campaign hilarious.

[Let's Chop Cats!]

I think he is against gay marriage as he believes it should be up to the individual states. I'm not positive on this, just for some reason I remember reading this somewhere.

[Hababi]

I think he is against gay marriage as he believes it should be up to the individual states. I'm not positive on this, just for some reason I remember reading this somewhere.

I donnu, I think he's kinda spoken both ways on that one. Although, from what I gather, he doesn't support the marriage amendment, nor does he support courts declaring that marriage extends to homosexual couples. Not sure on the last one, though.

Of course, if Goldwater were alive today, he'd be supporting states rights on the issue--if states want to have gay marriage, he would say, let 'em. Which is why conservatives who reference Goldwater as their foundation of belief are, mostly, off base.

[Chrizzle fo' Shizzle]

It's videos like this that make me hate American political campaigns.



What? It's just an intro to Monday Night Football. He's making a joke about people wondering if he's going to run

[AmericanWeiner]

Yeah from what I understand, the only reason he's even considered running for president is because people want him to. He definitely said in 04 that he had no intention to run in 08, but he's commented that he's had a lot of people pushing for it, so he's had to put thought at it.

[Otherside]

I'd rather not have him run in 08 tbh, he'd be pinned for a lot of mistakes that GWB made, especially those policies that don't take affect until after Bush is gone.

[Hababi]

Yeah from what I understand, the only reason he's even considered running for president is because people want him to. He definitely said in 04 that he had no intention to run in 08, but he's commented that he's had a lot of people pushing for it, so he's had to put thought at it.

That's BS. He's running because he wants it; a whole lot of people wanted Warner to run, but he didn't desire it. Obama wants to be president, and all the counter talk he gives to that is phony.

[Danish]

What's he going to do for the labour movement?

[PerpetualBurn]

What? It's just an intro to Monday Night Football. He's making a joke about people wondering if he's going to run

Yeah.

That's what I hate.

[cadencethefire]

everyone should vote for whomever they please instead of putting their vote on someone they already think will win... if you want to vote for obama then do it, if you don't, that doesn't mean you HAVE to vote republican

[Hababi]

Yeah.

That's what I hate.

:confused: You want dry, humorless candidates?

Resurrect Calvin Coolidge!:p

[Rabbi]

123

I pray Hilary doesn't run, if for no other reason than she won't win.

Sammmmmmeee here.


As for Barack Obama.

I like him, but he seems like more of a person I'd like to have dinner with. That is of coarse, because I don't really know where he stands pollitcally but I kind of have a funny feeling he's the only modest politician(note to self: Never use these two words in the same phrase again), I mean of coarse until he sells out to his party. I hope he dosn't.

If he keeps trying at it, he can win president, but not in 08. He needs a little soakthewholegameofpoliticsintime before he gets THAT succesful.

[JohnXDoe]

Better him than Hilary
perhaps. Hillary is a skilled and intelligent politician. the only thing is they are both underdogs, IMO. sure, they sound great on paper (except for the fact Hill can open up a whole can of worms dragging Bill's legacy with her) but are we really ready for a woman or black President? Democrats, at that? sure we like to think we are, but one good moderate, likable, non 'Dubya Republican can rain on their parade quick. especially Obama. who better have much security around him if he gets the nom. Hillary, as well. every right wing looney toon with a lost cause is bound to come out of the woodwork hunting for a new one and it takes just a few of them. i wish both luck, but something in the water just isn't right.

i'm not sure if this country is ready. i wish them both well. :)

[bleep_bloop]

obama '08

[JohnXDoe]

osama '08
:eek:

[italic zero]

Even if he runs and loses in the primary or general election I predict he will have a successful political career and perhaps run again at a more opportune time.

[JohnXDoe]

^ i was thinking the same. IMO i think he should back off and let Hilliary have a go. she'd make a fine president. he is young and talented. i see him in 10 or 14 years down the road. why the rush?

[Shell]

Because we need a good leader right now....

[JohnXDoe]

we have a good leader right now :confused:


lolz

[The Digital Pimp]

I'd vote for him just because of his name. Barack Obama. That's badass.

[Chrizzle fo' Shizzle]

If the Democrats want to win in 2008, they should not nominate Hillary. She is hated in the Red States

I like Obama, but he lacks the experience. Not in the sense that he won't be prepared, just that everyone wil be saying, "We can't vote for him he lacks experience"

I have no idea what ticket would be best for the Democrats, but the ideal for the Republicans would be McCain-Santorum

[Akira]

If the Democrats want to win in 2008, they should not nominate Hillary. She is hated in the Red States

I like Obama, but he lacks the experience. Not in the sense that he won't be prepared, just that everyone wil be saying, "We can't vote for him he lacks experience"

I have no idea what ticket would be best for the Democrats, but the ideal for the Republicans would be McCain-Santorum

I thought that about Barack too, but people have pointed out that right now he is hot, and the less experience he has, the less time people have to get dirt on him. I agree though, I don't know that he could win.

Bill Frist For President '08!
:lol:

[PerpetualBurn]

:confused: You want dry, humorless candidates?

Resurrect Calvin Coolidge!:p

I want the best politician.

I don't want the one that's photographed kissing babies.

[Light Fantastic]

SantorumWell there's a really bad candidate. :')

[Chrizzle fo' Shizzle]

Yeah, but if the Republicans nominate McCain, they're going to need some conservative whackjob to make sure the other conservative whackjobs vote

[Dave de Sylvia]

If the Democrats want to win in 2008, they should not nominate Hillary. She is hated in the Red States
They won't win the red states anyway.

[AmericanWeiner]

I read the first jokes about his name in the paper.

Some people are so pathetic.

"President Obama just doesn't sound right for the United States"

[Africa]

They won't win the red states anyway.

What about the general election.

[stevensonmat2]

I want the best politician.

I don't want the one that's photographed kissing babies.

Sounds like your grasping at straws to hate on this guy.

[Hababi]

What about the general election.

Being anti death-penalty won't get you a win in Ohio. Depending on who the GOP candidate is, it could even compromise PA.
Yes, in the end, I don't think Obama can win a general election against a good Republican opponent.

I think Gore could win it, though. If he decides to run. Bayh could have.

[RNR]

I would vote for him. But then again I live in Canada and concerning American elections, I just vote for the one with the coolest name.

Dual citizenship for the win.

[JohnXDoe]

i honestly would like to see Hilliary run and win. The Clintos back in the White House. dem were da days....

[PerpetualBurn]

Sounds like your grasping at straws to hate on this guy.

I don't hate the guy.

I hate politicians pulling cheesy publicity stunts.

[Chrizzle fo' Shizzle]

They won't win the red states anyway.

But they're going to need to pick up Red-ish swing states, like Arkansas and Louisiana: places that are Red, but have the possibility to go Blue. And Hillary is HATED

[viscious]

That's BS. He's running because he wants it; a whole lot of people wanted Warner to run, but he didn't desire it. Obama wants to be president, and all the counter talk he gives to that is phony.

And Goddamn him for it! He would have easily won if he could have gotten the nomination.

[nitzguy]

I don't hate the guy.

I hate politicians pulling cheesy publicity stunts.

even if they ARE the best politician for the job? Some people need to see that while others, such as yourself, don't. But don't knock a guy because he was trying to take something seriously with a grain of salt.

i'll wait to see what sticks to the wall in 07

[Akira]

What's he going to do in the meantime? If he stays in the Senate for another decade then he'll be stuck with a voting record that means any semi-competent Republican governor will be able to twist it out of all proportion. He's probably the politician in America who people are most excited about right now, and since Feingold and Warner have dropped out already, he's the guy who I'd like to see get the nomination (unless Gore decides to run).

It's Gore ran I would give up on the Democrat party completely. You shouldn't run if you already lost once, even if you should have won.

[italic zero]

Nixon lost his first time, as did Jefferson, Reagan, and Bush Sr. (last two lost in the primaries)

[Akira]

Whatever. I still think that it would be too easy to smear him.

[Hababi]

Nixon lost his first time

In a fiercely contested election, with accusations of shenanigans, prevailing later on during a very unpopular war...

[Dave de Sylvia]

In a fiercely contested election, with accusations of shenanigans, prevailing later on during a very unpopular war...
And he did it all with a smile on his face =)

[italic zero]

In a fiercely contested election, with accusations of shenanigans, prevailing later on during a very unpopular war...
don't carry that analogy any farther!