Obama Sells Obama - Page 3

Josephina · 10-30-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by calimari

I do not know if it was the best use of his money, as I'm not a political strategist, but since McCain is going with the "Obama is dangerous" and "Who is Obama really?" route in his speeches, it was an excellent response. It's a pity more republicans didn't watch out of just curiousity because they would have seen a truly presidential, qualified candidate speak towards the issues with not one negative word said about his opponent.

Whoever upthread said Obama's negative ads are 'everywhere" - seriously - I haven't seen one. I know he has some, but he also has ads that are not negative and speak just to the issues. All of McCains ads are negative. And all McCain can do is spread rumor, fear, and innuendo to further his campaign instead of talking about what he will do for the country.

Annie's Mom- I can't imagine anyone thinking that Obama's speaking style reminds them of Bush. Obama is one of the most eloquent speakers I've heard in years, while Bush's public speaking ability is non-existent. Obama does pause, but they strike me as thoughtful pauses. While Bush pauses to try to figure out what he's saying, IMO.

As far as campaign finance reform, that has not been a big issue to me either way. So long as the funds are raised legally, I'm pretty much fine. As far as going back on his word to McCain -- McCain said he would not run a negative campaign and that he would not bring up Obama's former pastor, and he's gone back on that & has run one of the ugliest campaigns in history. So, tit for tat I guess. These are politicians. You really can't expect them to keep thier word 100% of the time.

calimari · 10-30-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by deemom

I don't think it was the best use of money. Spend the money telling me how you are going to make my life better and safer instead of being negative on the other guy.

This is exactly what it was. He talked about what he would do to make your life better & safer & he was not negative on the other guy. Too bad you didn't see it.

deemom · 10-30-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by calimari

This is exactly what it was. He talked about what he would do to make your life better & safer & he was not negative on the other guy. Too bad you didn't see it.

Honestly he has my vote so it wouldn't have changed my mind. I have been completely turned off by all the negative campaign ads from the McCain camp. Yes Aliadam your crystal ball turned out to be right. lol

Kim · 10-30-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mhender

I am still giggling about the "Barack Obama Variety Hour" skit from SNL on Saturday.

Me too! Sing it with me now, "Solid as a rock!"

aliadam · 10-30-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by deemom

Honestly he has my vote so it wouldn't have changed my mind. I have been completely turned off by all the negative campaign ads from the McCain camp. Yes Aliadam your crystal ball turned out to be right. lol

DUH!!!! Of course my crystal ball was right! It hasn't been wrong yet.

Not only do I predict political voting, but I also predict "other" things behind the scenes with some of my buds. They've all been right so far too! But no....for some reason it won't do lottery numbers!

But speaking of not changing your vote. Where I read the article this morning about how these ads cost over $4million for him to run, it asked if there was ANY ad at this point that would change your vote. Over 90% of people said not. So frankly I think all of them are just a waste of money. Everyone has already made up their mind.

calimari · 10-30-2008, 01:52 PM

I really think it was aimed at the few remaining undecided voters or people like one of my sisters. She is a democrat - she's voting for Barack because her 2 sisters will beat her up if she doesn't

- but she says she's "scared" of voting for him because of all the emails she has received saying he is a muslim terrorist.

Obviously, we put some sense into her this weekend, but I think that people who normally lean democratic but were buying into some of the rumors/lies being spread about Barack, are also the audience for this.

Aliadam - I can predict the gender of a baby to be born. I've done it over 35x with 100% accuracy. I also predicted a miscarriage by a certain date & was correct there too.

aliadam · 10-30-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by calimari

Aliadam - I can predict the gender of a baby to be born. I've done it over 35x with 100% accuracy. I also predicted a miscarriage by a certain date & was correct there too.

Well don't tell anyone, but my crystal ball is just using acute observational skills (or sometimes not even that acute). Past behavior predicts future behavior. For example, there was an "interesting" thread posted this morning, and I can already predict who will respond to it. Crystal ball's always right!!

stevesgal · 10-30-2008, 02:08 PM

I did not watch it ( I was at church), just the idea that it was an "informercial for Obama" was a turn off. I think it is a shame how much money is put into the presidential campaigns and think it's unfair to other potential canidates- it should be like football- your team is allowed this much money for your team and you can't go over that amount!

aliadam · 10-30-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesgal

I think it is a shame how much money is put into the presidential campaigns and think it's unfair to other potential canidates- it should be like football- your team is allowed this much money for your team and you can't go over that amount!

Totally agree!

Jared&Maggie'smom · 10-30-2008, 02:14 PM

What I find a HUGE turn off....is that so many Americans are hurting financially and he (and his campaign) keep taking their money. Millions upon millions upon millions. How about instead of "cutting taxes" he just return all those peoples money????