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Originally Posted by lowtech redneck
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Thank you for the article. I found it to be a very interesting read and it did provide a bit of insight to how Obama operates. Since this has been in the news recently, I figured I might as well reply.
The issue, to me, seems that Obama used someone of questionable history and even morality to propel his political career. This isn't particularly surprising; Obama is far more cunning and sly than his angelic image would suggest. However, I don't see anything that would make me think Obama would condone Ayers' actions. I have little doubt the CAC records would have shown
some connection, but from the sounds of the article, in Chicago they would cover up proof of a slight connection as much as a major one.
McCain has his own moral issues in his rise to political power. The difference, though, is that Obama's story is more open to sensationalism. McCain's campaign will likely continue to mention his full name, Barack HUSSEIN OBAMA, as they associate him with TERRORIST William Ayers. It's a very crude , but effective, trick that will exploit many white voters' poorly-defined but basic fear of Obama.
Reverend Wright didn't help with that, either. This too, though, seems to be a wash as pretty much everyone is having issues with their pastors. Can't any of these politicians have NORMAL pastors??
I think the more interesting story is Tony Rezko. If anything, that most closely resembles McCain's own scandal involving Keating. It's a shame that both stories are perhaps just a bit too complex for the general public, as I think they both offer more insight to each candidate's character
in office than these other scandals.
Now let me know go into mournful INFP mode as I dream of a day when we get a candidate that is truly worth our vote.