Set partisanship aside to attend Obama rally

Obama has been rated more liberal than Ted Kennedy. His attacks on those whose hard work over a lifetime deserve to be stolen — yes, stolen — by tax collectors to pay for votes and bureaucrats require no audience.

His positions are clear. Those positions will be fought, until the last dog dies. Count on it.

How dare you insult the Obamessiah. He is the one true path to salvation!

Hey look my name is funny.

Obamessiah. Me mock people for actually admiring a political figure for once.

It’s too bad that neither Obama nor McCain ever talk about where they stand on the issues. I’m guessing all that will be heard tomorrow at the rally is “hope,” “change,” and maybe a few “yes we can’s.”

Who’s more the fool? The fool or the fool who follows him?

I have not gone, nor do I ever intend to go, to any rally in support of Barack Obama. There is no need to go to a rally for a candidate I have no intention of voting for, and I can give 20 reasons why I will not vote for him based upon his record and his own statements: 1) Barack Obama does not believe in strict construction of the US Constitution; 2) Has a 100% pro-abortion voting record; 3) He continues to support affirmative action; 4) He supports expansion of hate crime and anti-discrimination laws; 5) He supports reinstatement of the “Fairness Doctrine”; 6) Has been a voice against expanded offshore oil drilling and the use of domestic oil and energy sources (including nuclear power); 7) Has worked to ban rodeo sports and is supported by radical animal rights organizations; 8) Wants to continue an interventionist foreign policy – just not in Iraq; 9) Has supported an outright ban on ownership of all handguns and semi-automatic firearms; 10) Seeks over-regulation of the health care industry and massive government spending on universal coverage; 11) Favors a tax policy that would increase the taxes paid by most Americans. Refuses a repeal of the death tax; 12) Support an immigration policy which includes amnesty for over 12 million illegals and “de facto” open borders; 13) Supports bills which favor labor unions; 14) Has no plan to phase out bankrupt government programs like social security and medicare; 15) Believes that global warming is man-made; 16) Considers himself a “citizen of the world” – not an American; 17) Supports a nationwide ban on mixed martial arts type sports; 18) Disrespect for American heartland – claims they bitterly cling to God and guns; 19) Supports a number of other bad ideas which John McCain also supports (Wall St. bailout, campaign finance reform, etc); 20) Plays the race card constantly in response to criticism.

In fact, I will even post ten issues where I agree with Barack Obama: 1) Corporations which offshore jobs should be more heavily taxed and be denied government benefits; 2) The 2001 and 2005 bankruptcy bills were both god-awful; 3) Supports concept of charter schools and has criticized the condition of public education; 4) Opposes CAFTA (but for wrong reasons); 5)Supports tougher policies regarding Israel and Russia; 6) Does not support the war in Iraq; 7) Favors a balanced budget; 8) Voted No on flag desecration amendment; 9) Supports energy independence; 10) Disfavors the wiretap provisions of the Patriot Act.

But do the few areas in which I agree with Barack Obama justify a vote for him over John McCain? Not even close.

Here’s an idea. How about a bunch a militant conservatives attend and then start shouting protests every time Obama speaks. It will be interesting to see how fairly they are treated as compared to left-wing protesters.

I wonder if the State News would tell everyone to put their partisanship aside if McCain came to campus. I’ll bet not.

I think the State News is making too much of a big deal about trying to get Republicans to go watch Obama. I think college students are mature enough adults to go see Obama’s rally if they are inclined to — regardless of political affiliation.

15) Believes that global warming is man-made

Then who is at fault?

The SN might very well encourage people to attend a McCain rally at MSU, but would you include statements like this “uniformed to rethink their decisions and either abandon Obama or take up his cause” and “[i]t just may be a day that you’ll tell your grandchildren about.”?

In many circumstances I would suspect that the authors of an editorial such as this would understand the connotation that words and phrases carry and would use them to support a predetermined conclusion. However, this is the SN so who knows what they understand about writing?!

Jason: You left out that Obama hates small children, runs over puppies, smacks old people when no one is looking and pees in the slushy machine at 7-ll. Did I leave anything out?

beau you actually read Jason’s post, I am impressed! If his posts go longer then two sentences I usually skip right over them.

Bill: I like to punish myself for past evil deeds.

My favorite part about Jason’s post is #7) Banning rodeo sports and supported by radical animal rights groups.

I understand if rodeo sports is something you care about, but you listed it above the war in healthcare, foreign policy and tax policy. Seriously? His position on rodeo sports loses your vote before the others?

Also, I’d like you to support your claim on his interventionist foreign policy. He’s called for more troops in Afghanistan because that’s where Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda have been since they plotted 9/11. It’s a direct response, not intervention or preemption like Iraq.

“war in healthcare” is typo. sorry.

looks like Jason van DIKE added his own spin on Obama’s issues. seriously who’s “PRO-Abortion”?? Now, take that type of mentality that DIKE exerts and times it by 20 and there you have his post above. In fact, he uses that RADICAL mentality in all his posts. even in his life! :’(

Everyone’s always accusing the State News of being Liberal-slanted. Well they are. Stop saying it.

JVD: Please refrain from ever posting about uninformed voters here again. The point of the editorial was to encourage young voters (who, by their own admission, are typically uninformed about candidates) to go and learn about a presidential candidate first-hand. What could a self-proclaimed supporter of the Constitution and electoral system possibly have to say against that? Hypocrite.

Mark: Read the damn editorial before posting. Your point is directly addressed.

The State News is a student newspaper. They just encouraged students to go see a presidential candidate that is visiting campus. That isn’t liberal, conservative, or biased – it’s democratic (small d). Why on Earth is everyone blowing a gasket? The only partisanship involved has been inserted by those posting here.

“seriously who’s “PRO-Abortion”?? “
I’m Pro-Abortion. There are way too may idiots having kids. Take a good look at the teen pregancy stat’s.

I don’t plan on voting for him, but I’ll go see him anyway so I can better understand why people would actually vote for him – and then remind them that there is another side to the story – besides what they see on TV constantly. I don’t think people apply these speeches to real-life situations nearly enough, and I’d like to help facilitate that. Universal healthcare (a.k.a. socialism) funding has to come from somewhere = higher taxes. Further restrictions on our ‘inalienable’ right to bear arms = unconstitutional. Increased taxes for decent wage earners, and measly cuts for average white and blue collar workers = redistribution of wealth, handouts for non-working, unmotivated people.

Regardless, I’ll go see him… he’s a great speaker and charismatic. But, pay attention: you could have hopes and dreams in one hand, and crap in the other… which one will fill up faster?

okay, first off… its not pro-abortion.. why would anyone be pro-abortion.. yes please abort pregnancies JUST BECAUSE WE WANT TO… its pro-choice, because simply some people may feel cruel bringing a child into an environment that they would possibly suffer in due to poverty. second, if global warming isnt man-made… what caused it? god? im sorry but you cant back up something scientific with something that absolutely cannot be proven in any way shape or form.

Why I support Barack Obama
Obama is a brilliant visionary who has the analytical and organizational skills to get the job done. He inspires people to think beyond themselves. He is a self-made man who understands what it means to be part of the working poor and the middle class, trying to make a better life for his family. He is a natural born leader and surrounds himself with the best minds, calling on leaders and citizens alike to work together to build a better future for all of us. He built a grassroots movement of ordinary people that has swept across this country without the corruption of lobbyists and big corporate interests. He gives hope to ordinary people like me that I can make a difference. My voice is important. I trust him because he has my best interest at heart and that’s why I’m so passionate about Obama. He is my hero!
Obama will provide tax cuts to 95% of working families. For those who make less than $250,000 per year, there will not be one dime of tax increases. For those above $250,000 the rate will return to that of the 1990s. He will provide secure jobs in new technology, alternative energy, and biomedical research for Americans like me here in Michigan where the unemployment rate is 8.9%, the highest in the nation. Obama will provide health care for all Americans, opportunities to go to college in exchange for community or military service, safeguard Social Security and Medicare, responsibly end the war in Iraq so dads and moms can be home with their kids where they belong. He will catch Osama bin Laden by providing more troops in Afghanistan. He will provide returning veterans with the health and medical care they need and mentoring programs to get them back on their feet so they can support their families and be productive members of their communities. Barack Obama believes in a “pay as you go” budget not the Chinese VISA credit card, and will pay for his programs by eliminating the offshore tax haven loophole where thousands of US corporations avoid paying US income taxes. He will end Bush’s Iraq War which costs you and me $10 billion every month for over seven years. He will end tax breaks to companies who ship jobs overseas and give them to those who provide jobs here in the US. He will end no bid contracts to companies like Halliburton and Blackwater. He will review current government programs to be sure they are cost efficient and effective. These are real and concrete reasons to vote for Obama.
It sounds like most of you have never been considered “working poor,” without health insurance when you have a sick child, without hope of having a better life. Most Americans are 2 paychecks away from bankruptcy, so consider yourselves lucky or naive. I think you need to find out about John McCain’s voting record. I dare you to go to www.womenforbarackobama.com/McCain where you can find McCain votes on about a dozen different issues.

I decided this election is the most important of my life and for the future of my children and grandchildren, so I am volunteering every day to help Barack Obama become the next President of the United States of America.

People said the same things about John F. Kennedy. Vietnam and Marilyn Monroe changed their minds.

He’s just a Chicago politician who has been shown empirically to be more liberal that Ted Kennedy. And we’re broke.

No sale. Try again, in 75 years. Thanks.

Does anyone think that health care costs will go up under Obama’s plan? They want to cover “pre-existing conditions” which sounds great in theory for the average american struggling with bills…and yes, the bills are out of control. covering pre-existing conditions is going to raise everyone’s rates exponentially! it is like buying car insurnace after you’ve already totaled your car.

you are nuts to think that someone who is fat and smokes with lung cancer can all of a sudden just get covered with health care….that burden is going to be carried by healthy people who don’t really use their health care, and costs are going to go up.