Comments on: Even With Obama Momentum, Hillary is Best Choice

By: AC-n-NC

AC-n-NC — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:53:54 +0000

Well said and I agree.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:39:02 +0000

Philip, I’ve been wondering the same myself. Though I wouldn’t call the people fools who believe her “universal” health care claims. I think she’s banking on busy people trusting her and not noticing “the specifics” of her plan. I was seriously considering her, but when I found out her plan simply meant people would be universally mandated to purchase their own health policies, I was completely disappointed.

I saw the debates so far and Obama always gives specifics, like they all do.

By: gravel kucinich paul nader

gravel kucinich paul nader — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:48:33 +0000

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By: Philip

Philip — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:14:37 +0000

Just a casual reader, but why does every HRC supporter say that Clinton’s plan “ensures that everyone will be covered”? Am I unaware of the most efficient enforcement mechanism in all of history? Let’s be absurd and suggest as enforcement that she has everyone without insurance killed (probably more efficient than the possible garnishing of wages), there still will not be 100% compliance. Her plan is not universal in the sense that there will never be 100% compliance, so it will not ensure that everyone is covered. Unless she proposes socialized medicine, a public sponsored single payer system with automatic enrollment, then there is no universal healthcare. She is just using the buzzwords to rile fools. As for her “specifics” and being a self-proclaimed “poliy wonk”, why do bloggers use these nebulous terms, but never provide substance? This is the near universal response to her lacking charisma relative to Obama, but is never supported with facts.

By: Sphynx

Sphynx — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:42:21 +0000

It’s not that he doesn’t have a stand on issues, it’s that his ’stand’ is often a solution, not an answer (Ie: Abortion. He’s not for banning it or allowing it, he’s for giving you so many better options that you don’t want to abort). He’s got answers to everything, as you can see by perusing his page. It’s a Clinton myth that fortunately, most people aren’t falling for. There’s not an issue out there that he hasn’t got a solution for, however the Clinton campaign tries to convince you otherwise by showing you his non-vote history (since he often picks the side that gives solutions which entails you maintaining your freedoms, not bans or permissions)

By: M Miller

M Miller — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:58:44 +0000

Clinton clearly is the best choice. Obama espouses change. It will continue to be a big change for him if he is nominated. Perhaps a larger home..gift..of 800,000 (ABC News, Boston Globe) from his crooked donor, loosen up all nuclear regulations so he can get more money from Exelon (NY TIMES), maybe he can pass on 130 more votes to help children and protect them (Illinois State Record). If that isn’t good enough for the rock concert candidate..perhaps he can miss even more votes in the US Senate. Yes, change is his mantra..this week he has changed his view and decided he needs Latinos to help him, a month ago Jesse Jackson, an African American leader had to remind Obama that he is Black…so Obama sent his wife out to campaign for him (Wall Street Journal). He didn’t even have enough guts to stick up for the Jenna 5. Sad. Those kids were clearly the victims of racism. Obama changed from Black to neutral..again..This man with no courage-no integrity-but fully armed by the all white top tier of his campaign committee..no blacks, Latinos or otherwise..is the man…the run a way train. I wouldn’t get on that train if it were the last place on earth. I am sick of liars and cheats disguised as ‘good’ guys. I will continue to send Hillary Clinton every dime I have that I can legally. Emily’s List after that. If she does not win I will vote for McCain as he is a man of integrity which means more to me than a great speaker.

By: T Hayes

T Hayes — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:28:23 +0000

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full elected term (6yrs.), plus another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years. Fifteen of those are rather insubstantial, but she did get twenty passed.

These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov), but to save you trouble, I’ll post them here for you.

1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O’Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men’s Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

The other five of Clinton’s bills are definitely more substantive.

16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

Now, I would post those of Obama’s, but the list is extensive, so I’ll mostly summarize to save time and space. During the first (8) eight years of his elected service Barack Obama sponsored over 820 bills, including:

233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
The Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),
The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,
The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),
The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.

I’m not suggesting Senator Clinton can’t be a damn fine President. And like those financial prospectus warnings, past performance doesn’t necessarily predict future outcomes - but despite the sound-bites I’m more impressed with the productive, often bi-partisan accomplishments to Obama’s credit. That’s who I see doing the most, as well the most good.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:27:47 +0000

I think it’s silly to say Obama doesn’t have specifics on issues. You can disagree with his position on issues, but saying he doesn’t have any is ignorant.

Also, I think Obama has better issues in an area that really matters to me: technology.

http://www.barackobama.com/issues/

By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:13:52 +0000

Not buying it. Your argument assumes that change comes from the top down. But in reality you can’t get anything done if you don’t move the people.

Many of our greatest leaders where great orators. It is a great tool to use to rally the people and move your policies forward. If you can make people feel good you can make them move toward your policies. Being a good orator is not a negative or a positive but in it is the necessity of every great reform movement.

Just saying…