Obama and "the tour".

So far, I'm hearing whole lot of political rhetoric. People are sticking to their parties because of party loyalties....I'll wait for the debates.

Karen ~

USA Today/Gallop has McCain up by four points today and has been more accurate than most in their predictions, but there is still a long way to go.

Hopefully, there is a change in this nation's opinion of the elitist liberal snobbery of Obama and his cronies.

I don't think any hearts and minds (or votes) are going to be changed by this question. I believe most have already made up their minds who they're voting for.

The choices are: President Obama or President McCain (but don't count President Clinton out yet)

You don't need an experience agent to tell you to look at his liberal thoughts and policy. He will and wants to increase tax's. How in the name of business will any Realtor survive. We all small own business. If your tax bill goes up 15% just to be given away to social programs, what will You have to cut. We need to be careful here. Never mind the thought that Obama does not love America. Everyone needs to vote this election. I will vote with my pocket book in mind. In addition, someone mention about party lines. I would vote for Hillary if she was in the running and I am not a Demo.

Karen, Good post, obviously heated! 

Vanessa, I know you've heard this before but since 9/11 no American citizens have been killed in terrorist attacks on US soil.  The entire point of the war is to keep us safe here.  I thank God everyday that W had the foresight to keep the war there and to keep the terrorist on the defense on their own soil.  Did we make mistakes? Sure, and Obama was fast to point that out last week.  I blackballed the Dixie Chicks forever over much less.

Debt? 1 trillion?  How much would we all pay to keep our children safe?  Quadruple that! 

When talking about national security there really isn't a question in anybody's mind who has the most experience and can handle the rest of this war.  McCain can speak from experience in an equally unpopular war.  Obama speaks like a naive high schooler who just wants us all to get along.  There is no diplomacy, or discussion, or friendly debate with people that HATE you and want you dead because you're an American or a Christian or a Jew.  Three women blue up themselves and killed 50 something people yesterday.  How can you have a civil discussion with people like that?

Your point of view is clear Vanessa.  But I think you're going to find that you'll be in the minority in November.  Americans want safety at home before they want to be Global Citizens.

Karen--- I hate to say it but too many people get their ipolitical nformation from partisan blogs of which they dont fact check.  

There was a good article about the tax implications of each candidate in the Chicago Sun-Times last month.

Tax plan face off: Obama vs. McCain

WHITE HOUSE RACE | Whoever wins, you'll probably pay less

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/obama/1031268,CST-NWS-tax30.article

Obama's plan is the raise taxes for those making $250,000 or more. The increase in this bracket will go from 36% to 39%.   

If you are reading this and not in this bracket, like 95% of the country, you have nothing to worry today and will actually pay a bit less under his plan.     Of course that plan has to be approved by Congress, should he get elected.

In my opinion, if you are not in this bracket, you should focus on the other issues.

If you havent decided yet, you will get three head to head nationally televised debates and two convention speeches in the next 100 days to help you decide.

Get your information directly from the candidates yourself in these events.

Get a feel of who can best lead us from where we are today and then make up your own mind.   

Aaron, glad you pointed that out!  Looks like you answered everyone's issue about taxes!

Finally,

A tax break down......

Thanks Aaron!

I think Obama is likely to continue in the same vein as he's done for the last 10 years. His record in the Illinios and US senate doesn't show him as a reformer, but a typical politician who avoids controversial issues and rewards the friends who contribute to his campagns.

He is a skilled politician and a charismatic orator and speaks of change, but has't put his money where his mouth is when he had the chance. For an eye-opener, read "The case against Barak Obama" by David Freddoso. It's scary to think about what could happen in this country if Obama becomes president.