Next American President

[beorhthelm]

Can anyone give me a run down on the policy differences between the Democrats and the Republicans, or should I just vote based on personality?

i glad someone has highlighted one of the biggest problems with this US presidencial election. speaking to Americans i know this comes across very strongly, they arent voting on issues or policy but on personality. for many, even democrats, its "anyone but Hilary", but no actuall reason for that. as it is now, the chioce is "Change" (but to what?) vs "safe old boy" (but will he last to term?).

...Obama ...I hope will remove (or at least weaken) the Trade Agreements that protect the US markets

hes American first though, weaken at best.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Clinton refusing to concede just sums up the rabid control-hungry freak that she is. Fantastic that Obama won the day, one in the eye for all the rednecks and 'good old boys,' and hopefully he can go all the way.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Also regardless of race, colour or creed there's something about Obama I just do not like or trust.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Fantastic that Obama won the day, one in the eye for all the rednecks and 'good old boys,' and hopefully he can go all the way.

I take the opposite view. I expect all of the rednecks and good ol' boys can't wait to kick some black butt and put on a whoopin'.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Also regardless of race, colour or creed there's something about Obama I just do not like or trust.

And yet you thought Clinton was totally likeable and trustworthy!

 

[eastlondonseagull]

There is NO chance whatsoever of the USA electing a Black president. It will not happen. Nothing to do with politics this one.

If Uncle Spielberg's going LARGE on Obama NOT winning the White House, then Obama's clearly gonna walk it.

Wonder what the odds are on him re-naming his presidential home the Black House?

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[Pavilionaire]

I'm looking forward to the first GAY US president. They wouldn't have any need for the White House / Black House, they'd just shift the operation to Camp David.

 

[eastlondonseagull]

I'm looking forward to the first GAY US president. They wouldn't have any need for the White House / Black House, they'd just shift the operation to Camp David.

Indeed

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[Uncle Spielberg]

And yet you thought Clinton was totally likeable and trustworthy!

Er, where did I say that

 

[Buttinhams]

There is NO chance whatsoever of the USA electing a Black president. It will not happen. Nothing to do with politics this one.

Too true! The Illuminati will never let it happen

 

[Pavilionaire]

For every black or Hispanic voter motivated to elect Obama there will be some hick just as eager to keep the black man out of the White House. Sad, but true.

One balancing point needs to be made here. The UK hasn't exactly covered itself in glory re getting memebers of ethinic minorities to prominent positions.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Er, where did I say that

Okay you didn't exactly write those words in relation to Clinton, but you were rabidly in her corner on an earlier thread so must surely have believed in her integrity, honesty etc.

 

[User removed 4]

For every black or Hispanic voter motivated to elect Obama there will be some hick just as eager to keep the black man out of the White House. Sad, but true.

One balancing point needs to be made here. The UK hasn't exactly covered itself in glory re getting memebers of ethinic minorities to prominent positions.

rubbish, they just havent been up to the (poor )standard of incumbent politicians

 

[London Calling]

For every black or Hispanic voter motivated to elect Obama there will be some hick just as eager to keep the black man out of the White House. Sad, but true.

One balancing point needs to be made here. The UK hasn't exactly covered itself in glory re getting memebers of ethinic minorities to prominent positions.

True.

However, the demographics are not remotely similar and we do not have whole black cities unlike the good ole USA.

 

[7:18]

It will be Obama

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

It will be Obama

I hope so

Should have been Rice though

 

[Zesh Rehman]

There is NO chance whatsoever of the USA electing a Black president. It will not happen. Nothing to do with politics this one.

yeh i agree, i think everyones forgetting what a racist country they can be. Fair enough he won the vote with Democrat voters, but Republicans are very different people. Personally i think Clinton should have been the next president. It also worries me that McCan is an army bloke, not good having another war lord idiot in charge.

 

[bigc]

One balancing point needs to be made here. The UK hasn't exactly covered itself in glory re getting memebers of ethinic minorities to prominent positions.

I can only think of Paul Boateng as the only black cabinet minister? Now he is long gone..

 

[Juan Albion]

First let's see if McCain's health stands up to a presidential campaign. . .

 

[itszamora]

Anyone who votes 'don't give a shit' is clearly incredibly small-minded.