tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post1484962402191543373..comments2023-11-02T02:38:46.241-07:00Comments on News from the Hughes: Obama Follow-upCarrie and Shanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03832340467238273725noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-30871504093756438272008-11-02T22:12:00.000-08:002008-11-02T22:12:00.000-08:00Great post Carrie. Well worded. Well thought.A f...Great post Carrie. Well worded. Well thought.<BR/><BR/>A few things I don't like about Obama:<BR/>-Obama WILL raise taxes in the form of capital gains and the death tax and probably some other things- but as you said- you would support that to pay down the debt. Taxes are difficult for me to understand- seems like everybody's plan is gonna be great. All I know, is that it is very important to me to cut taxes whenever possible, with fiscal responsibility. I totally support Bush in cutting taxes, but then he went crazy on the spending. THAT was his mistake,- not cutting taxes. I also would like the country to take a serious look at the flat tax.<BR/><BR/>Obama is not a moderate- at least by his voting record. WHEN he voted, he always voted straight party. McCain is much more of a moderate.<BR/><BR/>There's not a whole lot to go off of what Obama will actually do once he has the power of the presidency- except that he has always stuck with the far left.<BR/><BR/>Is he a man that talks about hope, but doesn't know how to deliver? <BR/><BR/>Is he just a pacifist, like Jimmy Carter? <BR/><BR/>Will he encourage more people to become dependent on government? <BR/><BR/>Is he balanced? Does he know the boundaries of his party? <BR/><BR/>I don't think it's a good idea to nationalize health care. But that's not his stated plan.<BR/><BR/>It DOES bother me that he supported a black community leader that embodies, in my opionion, the exact wrong leadership that the community needs.<BR/><BR/>I am disappointed that he's not more moderate on abortion.<BR/><BR/>But. But I believe he is a good man. <BR/> He has a diverse past- both with the black and white culture. He went to Harvard, was President of the Law Review,taught Constitutional law. Married an intelligent woman. Was a community activist. <BR/><BR/>He has lived outside of the United States- lived in different family situations: single mother, step dad, grandparents, etc. This provides valuable experience.<BR/><BR/>He is presidential. He is logical, thoughtful, articulate. He makes sense when you actually listen to what he has to say, and not what talk radio has to say about him. <BR/><BR/> He is calm, level-headed, treats people with dignity and respect. (Mccain loses big time on that one)<BR/><BR/>He is diplomatic- I can see him working with leaders of other nations, MUCH better than Mccain.<BR/><BR/>He is strategic (how did he ever win the Hilary machine- that takes talent)<BR/><BR/>He IS presidential. And I agree with "River". In this election, I'm going to vote for the man, not the party (sorry Jaclyn and Carrie, you fledgling democrats- I'm still a Republican). I'm going to vote for Obama.Lynleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583091184072850076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-32306394023562245992008-10-31T06:06:00.000-07:002008-10-31T06:06:00.000-07:00Wow, Carrie, since when did you get to be so polit...Wow, Carrie, since when did you get to be so political! Thanks for your post(s) and opinions. I unfortunately did not vote this year. Mainly, I suppose, because I don't feel either Obama nor McCain are such great candidates. But, I know many members of the church here who also share your opinions about Obama. I also wanted to just say that social medicine works great here in Sweden. (Albeit there are only 11 million people living here compared to nearly 300 million in the States). I agree, socialized health care would NEVER happen in America, but for Sweden it works out pretty nicely. As does high-taxes. For example having a baby here in Sweden is completely free of costs! Absolutely, 100%! I don't pay anything for prenatal visits, birth, pain killers, hospital visits, or anything. Immunization is completely free afterwards as well. On top of that, Chris and I get 480 days maternity/paternity leave (that's right, both maternity, and PATERNITY) where we get paid 80% of our monthly salary. Those 480 days can be taken out whenever up until the child turns 5. Which means we have two incomes just by having children. On top of that, each child gets about 150 USD a month just because up until they turn 18! All universites are free and you can in fact get grants while you study. A couple years ago, we needed some extra money, so I took a class on-line and got paid for it! Also, Chris gets 5 weeks paid vacation just like that. Pretty much everybody who has a full-time job here does. If the kids ever get sick, I don't have to worry about what insurance I have or how much the dr. visits going to cost. It's all free. That's just standard. I could go on, but just to point out some good sides about a socialized government. Of course there's bad sides as well. Taxes are much higher and the ER's have a lot longer waiting time. But, the actual quality of medicine and health care is equal to the States. Sweden is one of the most developed countries in the world in the medical field! I'm done. Sorry so long.malmfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825766150197561257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-12127179887876176102008-10-24T21:37:00.000-07:002008-10-24T21:37:00.000-07:00You don't know me, but I'm Chandi's best childhood...You don't know me, but I'm Chandi's best childhood friend, and I saw your link on her post, so that's how I'm here...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I just wanted to tell you I think you've done the best job arguing for Obama from any other LDS mama I know. I don't support him, but you've pointed out some good, relevant points that are important to know - especially since it's likely he'll be elected.<BR/><BR/>My number one reason for voting against him is abortion. I'm hoping that someday we'll get enough enough conservative Supreme Court appointees to overturn it. I have lots of other reasons too, but this comment is long enough. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-18617948597193559692008-10-22T15:46:00.000-07:002008-10-22T15:46:00.000-07:00Carrie you have argued Obama's merits (and vices) ...Carrie you have argued Obama's merits (and vices) beautifully. I couldn't have said it better myself. Way to be an educated, thinking, concerned voter!<BR/><BR/>Now the question is- how much do you know about your state representatives for whom you will also vote for in a few weeks and who also have more influence on our lives than Obama likely ever will? I think we can all do a little more research there...Jaclyn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01308376984051192715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-85036330907399054872008-10-20T22:14:00.000-07:002008-10-20T22:14:00.000-07:00Dang, girl! My sista's gettin' political. Way da...Dang, girl! My sista's gettin' political. Way da be!Jeffrey Stotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453041642412316554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184919984299064762.post-48469585638914698982008-10-20T14:37:00.000-07:002008-10-20T14:37:00.000-07:00Love your post - I could not agree more. I have a...Love your post - I could not agree more. I have a quote for all those who think "Good LDS people should only vote Republican" I go back to what President Hinckley said in his interview with Larry King (which I attached below and the link). He was asked about elections and Larry said that he assumes that President Hinckley votes republican, President Hinckley's response was no I vote for the man not the party. And mentioned that he has voted on both sides. SO you can still be a good LDS person and vote for Obama. I am!<BR/>http://www.cesnur.org/2004/lds.htmUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541751090098778319noreply@blogger.com