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Originally posted by Communicator:
What is there to gain intellectually from discussing FAITH in the race for president when we consider that all three runners left in race subscribe in some measure to the belief in God? I'd prefer to talk about their leadership qualities that would qualify them for the toughest job in America and the world.

McCain has proven by his service to the armed forces that he is a DEFENDER of America. He has proven he is a PATRIOT and not a TRAITOR when he would into cave to demands of his Viet captors. He has gained EXPERIENCE in the workings of government by way of his service in the House and the Senate. He acknowledges lacking knowledge/experience in the area of the ECONOMY and would have to rely on a visionary team at cabinet level. He has been accused by conservatives of being too closely aligned to liberal forces in the Democratic Party based on his votes and co sponsorship of legislation. He has also been described by both Hill and Bill Clinton as a 'close friend' of Hill. In summer of last year, his campaign floundered as staff turnover and money worries hit like a hurricane. He was almost counted out, but survived and reworked his way back into contention as the presumptive Republican nominee. PREDICTION: Because Hillary is a polarizing figure who is viewed negatively 2 to 1 among Americans, and because while white America may be enamored of Barack's charisma they may not be quite comfortable with a 'politically inexperienced leader' who is black in the White House, the votes are LIKELY to come down in McCain's favor.

Hillary is a FIGHTER for health care and has gained EXPOSURE to politics during her 35 years working around and with politicians, but EXPOSURE does not equate to EXPERIENCE. After leaving the White House as First Lady in 2001, she decided, at the suggestion of US Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), to move to New York and run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Patrick Moynihan. She denied in 2002 and 2006 that she was using the senate seat as a stepping stone for higher office, including the White House. Seven days after Barack announced his candidacy for the presidency, she threw her hat in the ring. Her proclivity for telling lies or shading the truth since her husband's 1992 election bid has come back to haunt her several times in her own campaign bid. She is not that different from Barack on several political issues, and is generally viewed as more of a SOCIALIST who will increase taxes on big business and let federal government dictate how tax money should be spent on most social programs. PREDICTION: Because she has to first get by Obama before she can contend against McCain, she is not helping her own cause at this point despite her talk about experience or having Bill on her side. She trails Obama in national polls, in pledged delegates, in popular votes and in states won. Whereas she once had a commanding lead among super delegates, she now has a slim lead of 30, with most super delegates quietly stating their preference to go with the 'will of the people' (i.e. Obama).

Obama is a CHARISMATIC orator who knows how to sway crowds as he touches on issues they readily resonate with. Sensing the mood in America to be frustrated with gridlock in Washington, he decided to ride that mood to his political advantage and found, despite not having the DNC's nationwide establishment at election centers, there was a greater grass roots force that outnumbered and outperformed Hillary's supporters and machinery. He obviously is new, hence not a lot of political baggage, but this positive could also be his negative if he does not continue to use his oratory to sell his message of change and hope. PREDICTION: He will be the Democratic nominee, and in his showdown to McCain, he will be challenged to be more specific on the Iraq war, health care, trade relations, promised talks with American enemies, the faltering economy and US dollar which, though it makes American goods cheaper to purchase, is also affecting foreign businesses that use the US dollar by which to buy/sell products. If he can SELL HIS VIEWS like a true master salesman, he can buy additional support/votes. However, he has one major hurdle to clear: RACE. Though the black son of a white mother, he is still viewed as black, and no one quite knows whether white America - the largest racial grouping that votes here - is really ready for a black president in the White House. Advantage? McCain!

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Originally posted by dara shikoh:
For more info on mccain the bigot, go to therealmccain.com

Excerpt from blog. Now this may please Christians, but in the realm of politics it is as bigoted as anything:
Last fall, John McCain said that he wanted a Christian to be president because he felt that the Christian faith was a better guide than other faiths. He also said that his faith was an important part of his qualification to lead, adding that the United States Constitution established America as a Christian nation.

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Originally posted by Communicator:
I like John McCain and think he will win the presidency in November.

Hillary, who thought she was going to be the Democratic nominee, has shown to Americans that if she cannot run a simple campaign, she cannot be trusted to run the White House.

Obama, though he is responsible for the biggest turn out of supporters and voters in any presidential campaign, will need to make impressionable dents in the minds of most white Americans between now and November if he is to give McCain a run for his money.

As the Democratic nomination was Hillary’s to lose a year ago, the November election is now McCain’s to lose.

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Originally posted by Prince Juno:
Only a christian nation can rule the great America. Obama never defend America from wars and enemies, McCain did his whole life. He is a true American patriot. Obama partiotism cannot be trusted since his roots is from tribal African Muslim.

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Originally posted by Prince Juno:
[quote]What is there to gain intellectually from discussing FAITH in the race for president when we consider that all three runners left in race subscribe in some measure to the belief in God? I'd prefer to talk about their leadership qualities that would qualify them for the toughest job in America and the world.[/quote]

I also would like to believe that all three candidates subscrided to their belief. America is not ready for an untraditional leadership of the free world in tough times, and one that have a charismatic looks and no experience. I would like to be on a ship with a wise and experience captain, than one who would jump first and leave his crew behind. John McCain is an experience candidate who will make wise decision on all fronts, especially with our national security or a nuclear confrontation. As a voter, I can't put my children future in the hands of Obama. Respectfull, it is my right to choose a candidate best suited and trusted to protect my safety and interest, and thos of my children.

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Originally posted by ksazma:
Obama is going to be the next president of America. He is honest, sincere and knows how to engage smart people to make things work again here.

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Originally posted by Prince Juno:
President George Washington, September 17th, 1796 "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible"

To the distinguished character of a Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of a Christian."

The majority of American still believe in a christian America.

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Originally posted by Prince Juno:
Point taken! This is a historical time in the American Political history. There is a lot to be played out yet, and religion will be a factor at a point in time. I hope for many who don't see a christian America, can rely on the constitution for a difinition of an untraditional leader of the free world.