I see what you're getting at, Shaky, and I get your point. The only problem is, in today's world, people are too busy and have to take many things at face value. Unfortunately, politics is one of those things. Names are so important. If "Titanic" was called "Ship-Jumping Oafs" - even with the same storyline, it would have grossed millions less. And etcetera.
Originally posted by botankusYes, his name is Barack Hussein Obama, but he is a fine politician and anyone who can't see past his name are probably voting Republican anyway.
Okay, I'm going to step away from rationale thought and take a gander at reality. Let's be honest, folks, there are a lot of superficial voters out there. Sometimes people just see a sign, or a face, or flip a coin, and vote. I'd be willing to bet that at least a million voters will not vote for this guy based on his name alone. I'm not even talking about his race at all. The guy has a first name similar to a Mortal Kombat character and his last name is frighteningly close to the name of America's #1 enemy.You can debate this and that and all that other political B.S., which is fine, but cold-hard reality tells me that there are a lot of voters out there who will judge the book by its cover, and this has in no way addressed the color of his skin. He has no chance.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
Maybe we should get rid of the presidency.
😂
No! The US actually has a chance to get this right since.....since....since Reagan?!
Heck, maybe even since JFK. 😬
Barack has the potential to go down as one of the all time greats. ...possesses too much intelligence, respect/esteem, swagger, and charisma not to.
Originally posted by PVS
ive always thought this a proper course. however instead of removing the third branch, change it to an executive branch with a few elected leaders. no system should ever have to trust just one man at any point.
That would work. We could divide the responsibilities and make important issue a majority vote.
Originally posted by botankusLike I said, the people who can't see past his skin color or his name are probably voting Republican anyway, and I personally think people like that don't deserve to vote.
I'm not saying I personally wouldn't vote for the guy, but the odds of a dude having that name......it sounds like something straight out of Saturday Night Live or some Leslie Nielson movie.
Originally posted by Lord Urizen'
I wouldn't vote for Obama Or Hillary Clinton...they're too uptight and conservative to be democrats, but i'd bet my bottom dollar that they'd still do a much fkn better job than Bush and Cheney
Conservative?!? eer
Hillary Clinton is one of the most liberal politicians ever
Obama isn't nearly as bad, but he isn't any Zell Millar, I'll tell you that much
Originally posted by BobbyD
😂No! The US actually has a chance to get this right since.....since....since Reagan?!
Heck, maybe even since JFK. 😬
Barack has the potential to go down as one of the all time greats. ...possesses too much intelligence, respect/esteem, swagger, and charisma not to.
Plus he's a Bears fan 😎
Thats always a plus 😄
Even though I would never vote for him, he's still a cool guy