Barack Obama will dissapoint you!

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Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 1:36pm

I do agree with you on funding the royal family; i think its rediculous.

Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 1:36pm

Would it matter if people knew so as to not repeat the same mistake? (i.e. simply believing image, soundbites, and the mainstream media). After all; it would be a good amount of time so as to make as many people aware as possible before other news buries this and another candidate is elected.

Comment by Michael Wagner on November 8, 2008 at 10:16am

And I repeat, he was elected by the majority. so he's got the job for 4 more years. At this point how he got elected doesn't matter. Throughout US history it has been essentially a 2 party system. If minority parties want to gain strength, they have to do it on their own accord. Enough on this topic, I'll sit back and see how the the 44th President of the United States does. Perhaps you should blog on why the Taxpayers in the U.K. continue to funnel 88 million pounds a year to the monarchy that serves no useful purpose other than than their historic presence.

Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 10:10am

Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 10:04am

I've spoken to people who live in the USA; I've spoken to people in touch with Ralph Nader and Ron Paul - so I feel personally that I do have knowledge on what life is about in the USA. Knowledge sufficient to know about what is going on in your socio-political sphere.

And as far as using media to an advantage; don't you think the other candidates have tried to do that? One needs to think that it is the media's decision and the corporates decision to focus airtime; as well as going to a range of media institutions and encouraging people to question the bias of the biggest networks. Whether this is 'history' is not a valid point in my view; as I feel that history is a continuous process and that people did not know enough on what Obama was about and why he became so popular.

The point I'm making is that there were no open debates; Ralph Nader and Ron Paul campaigned for open debates and also appeared on the media. The people 'bought' Obama without looking beyond the hype and into what policies and advisers he has. Thus I feel that the media, corporates, the private debating company, and the viewers share the responsibility of bringing this man in. It is very sad to see so many people fall for this superficial propaganda.

Comment by Michael Wagner on November 8, 2008 at 9:51am

Obviously he used the media to his advantage, what candidate wouldn't? Like I previously said, Obama didn't get my vote. No matter what others say now, come Jan 20th he's our president and begins showing his worth. Debating on why Obama was elected or why minority parties didn't get as much press coverage, debate invitations etc is a moot point. It's history now. Seeing you are in the UK looking in from the outside, I can see why you have the opinions you have -- all based on what you see and read in the press. Try coming over here, work, educate a family and live the American life and see what the realities of daily life in the U.S. is about.

Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 8:59am

I also feel that one must question on why the voters chose Obama?

Maybe people should question the mainstream media and its endorsements; and question the status-quo and the super-rich corporate lobbying in Washington. If the internet really is ever going to work as an alternative to widening and broadening people's minds...it is proving very slow to do this. As I feel that certain mainstream media have control and an agenda. Admittedly; it is the fault of the american people that they do not question their source of information. Ultimately one has to contend that a nation gets the government that it deserves; sadly.

Comment by Persian Paladin on November 8, 2008 at 8:56am

Then I ask you to watch the video and also I ask you to comment on what Ralph Nader says about Obama.

Nader has been around for a long time and he has criticised Obama already for his connections and whom he chooses to associate with. As a candidate; one does have a choice of association and also a choice in setting one's policy. Obama thus far has shown that he is more interested in what certain super-rich corporate lobbyists have to say; than the actual people of america. He has voted for the bail-out; he is just another part of the status-quo.

Nader, Kucinich and Ron Paul on the other hand are not. We know what they are about; yet they are marginalised because the media does not give their campaigns as much airtime; and neither does the private company in charge of debate hosting give them a place for open debates alongside the other candidates. When the mainstream media is biased; then there is not much hope for a true democracy. If indeed...America will ever be one.

Comment by Michael Wagner on November 8, 2008 at 8:45am

It's not a matter of how I can give him a chance. The voters spoke and he has 4 years to demonstrate what he can do. So rather than condemn the man before he's sworn in I'd rather wait and see how he functions. After voting for a president in the past 12 elections, I've found out many of the views candidates expressed while campaigning changed once they were sworn in. Having an administration that functions in a productive manner quite often forces a President's views and visions to change. As far as "select clique of power-interests" go, do some research and name a President elected in the past 50 years that didn't accept campaign money from such groups. If and when you think you've found one I would love to see verifiable proof. This wonderful form of government as well as those we elect to run it aren't without fault. But I still love it. I've seen Presidents of both parties I didn't personally care for manage an administration quite effectively. Thus I back anyone elected until I see reason not to.

Comment by SilentCid on November 8, 2008 at 8:35am

I agree with Mr. Wagner here. The man isn't even in office yet and if what he said is going to be done.

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