Martonian wrote:
Like I said before, if Obama is elected, he'll likely have an even bigger majority in both the House and Senate, so it will be much easier for Obama to get his ideas passed then anything McCain is pushing if he were to get elected.
Martonian wrote:As for new ideas, changing our economic system from trickle down to trickle up, giving tax breaks to the middle class instead of to the rich
This sounds like more of the same. The only thing different here than the Bush tax cuts is that Obama wants to exclude the rich in his cuts. Tax cuts are an old worn out Republican idea. Taxing the rich is an old worn out Democrat idea.
Martonian wrote: end the war in Iraq responsibly
I think everyone wants to end the war responsibly. Even GWB is talking with the Iraqis about a withdrawal timeline. Seems like Obama has changed his position here from 3-6 month withdrawal to a long prolonged withdrawal
Martonian wrote:change the focus to the fight in Afghanistan, actually provide adequate equipment to our troops when they are sent into battle
If he does change the focus to Afghanistan, then how many additional troops does he plan on deploying. He hasn't mentioned the plan for focusing the fight. many agree with the idea of focusing on Afghanistan even McCain agrees with this. I am curious as to what makes this so new. Oh, yeah, the insinuation that adequate equipment will be provided implies that it is currently being withheld. This is just a fluff statement IMO unless someone can show where any existing equipment is being held back.
Martonian wrote:restore alliances around the world,
Who in the world do we need to restore alliances with? Russia? never had one...China...same as russia. France? Screw them they are irrelevent besides their newest leader has been kissing up to us lately. The Brits still love us. The Muslim world never liked us and never will unless of course Obama hands out Korans and forces us all to convert or die.
Martonian wrote:lower the costs of health care
LOL I think every politician has said this. Show me one that has ever said I want to increase the cost of health care. Actually if you have visited his website and reviewed his solution and do the math, you will find that his solution is much more expensive.
Martonian wrote:simplify tax filings
Tax filings are very simple if you live a simple life. The 1040EZ is all most younger and senior filers need. For people making under $75,000 it is pretty simple. For higher wage earners that have investments and other forms of income yeah it is pretty difficult, I really don't think he is trying to appeal to the rich with his simpler tax position. If he is I say yea! I'm tired of getting conflicting answers from the IRS when I call for a clarification on a form.
Martonian wrote:invest heavily in renewable energy
This sounds nice but really doesn't have much bite. There are already plenty or "renewable" energy sources that are being harnessed. The Europeans are far ahead of us. There are plenty of companies already doing the research and deployment of these new energy. Throwing money at a problem isn't much of a new idea. Eliminating government regulations that are slowing research and deployment of technologies now that would be a new idea.
Martonian wrote:restore our image in the world, change our diplomatic approach around the world, the list goes on and on.
Here again words. We are still the country that most of the world tries to emulate. We are the country that hands out the most relief when disasters occur.
Martonian wrote:If you don't understand what he wants to change, then I think you just don't want to hear it. If you want 4 more years of the same policies of the last 8 years, then by all means I encourage you to vote for John McCain.
If you'd like to learn more, I'd encourage you to visit Obama's website...
www.barackobama.com , where he lays everything out.
Thing is I do understand what he wants to change. I have reviewed his website many times. If you go through his entire website and figure out the cost of his new programs - with the tax cuts...you will find that he is proposing greater deficit spending than the Bush administration. No I won't be voting for McCain. Even though Obama has said it will be 4 more years. McCain and Bush are two very different people...or at least they were before McCain started flipping to appeal to the conservative side of the party.
McCain is just a flip flopper that will say whatever he needs to say to appeal to his audience now. I don't know what kind of president he would be. A Bush clone or a Liberal loving Maverick? I'm sure if the Kennedy/McCain bill crossed his desk he would sign it.
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