Mass hypnosis ... or, what?

Submitted by Lee (United States), Mar 14, 2008 at 19:15

Obama's most influential supporter, Oprah Winfrey ... a talk show host who gives millions of mindless Americans advice on personal relationships, marriage, and child rearing ... And, all from a woman whose boyfriend is a door mat ... a woman whose never been married ... and, a woman who never had children of her own.

The most influential person in his upbringing ... a politically radical mother, who lambasted America ... moved to a Muslim country ... and, married not one, but two Muslim men in a row. And, his wife, who wrote papers at Princeton, crying about discrimination towards blacks, while benefitting from affirmative action ... and, expounding how the American black community's first priority and allegiance should be to the black community. Plus, you have a candidate who has accomplished very little as a senator ... neglected his responsibilities as head of the committee he chaired ... voted present on most votes, instead of substantive voting, in the senate ... and is a junior senator, with a mere coupleyears in the senate.

Obama also refers to his pastor as his primary mentor ... A pastor who's church recently awarded Louis Farrakan with a lifetime achievement award. Sometimes Americans gravitate to style vs. substance ... joining in lockstep ... placing popularity over tried and true ability. I'm afraid that at this time, the disappointment and dislike for George W has created a backlash in which American could elect a person who is not only the most liberal in congress, and who has meager, if not questionable credentials.

This is not the 1950's where everything is sailing along ... this is one of the most challenging times in American history ... and yet, millions of Americans are more than willing to vote for a relatively unknown commodity, to ascend to the most powerful person in the world, with enormous influence over our country, our children, and the world. But, of course he has a nice voice, speaks well, and and makes witty come backs. What are you people thinking???? ... or, are you people thinking?

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