A lil chain message on myspace on Obama...(merged)

[TXA&M07]

It looks like there is some factual information in this article, followed by a lot of hyperbole (at best) and ouright untruths (at worst). However, the degree to which this information is true or untrue is largely irrelevant. BHO and the Dems must realize that they will fighting this sort of thing throughout the election if BHO wins the nomination. There are a lot of ignorant rednecks and weirdos out there who will latch on to something like this and won't let go, regardless of how true it is. People like that, in many cases, don't vote, but I wouldn't be a surprised to see a big groundswell of typical non-voters who mobilize to vote in the general election (for McCain) just so BHO won't win, based solely on his name and background. There is a largely untapped source of votes out there of the ignorant and misinformed that could be mobilized into quite a frenzy. Should be an interesting election.

I agree completely. People will be voting against someone, not for someone in this election. I've had this little article emailed to me maybe 4 times now from various friends. I feel the same way you do about it, but I'll say this. The line of thinking it promotes will breed throughout the typical uninformed, easily influenced, uneducated societies. "Interesting" is not the term I'd use to describe this election. "Scary" might be a better choice.

 

[volinbham]

It's just sad to me that people from both sides of the aisle resort to lies/distortions to gain power. It would be nice if the debate stuck to the issues...for once.

 

[Volnissniss]

That will never happen. We, as a country, have so many sensitive issues going on right now and both candidates feel so opposite. I foresee this election getting VERY ugly in the coming months.

Honestly, I'm up for the fight, it is way more entertaining

 

[emainvol]

This stuff really sickens me. These things have been debunked time and time again, and people still believe this crap. It just goes to show you how uninformed the average person is.

 

[therealUT]

This stuff really sickens me. These things have been debunked time and time again, and people still believe this crap. It just goes to show you how uninformed the average person is.

What more proof do you need, Emain?!?!

 

[tim]

It's just sad to me that people from both sides of the aisle resort to lies/distortions to gain power. It would be nice if the debate stuck to the issues...for once.

Obama has no issues. He just says what you want to hear.. Just like Pelosi, without the blinking.