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Obama vs. McCain -- 47 days to go. Keeping the Faith. (421 hits)

One year ago, Barack Obama's advisors told him that the high road to Washington was going to cost him the nomination. They said that he needed a tough attack to defeat Hillary Clinton and the other more experienced challengers for the Democratic nomination. He stuck to his faith in the "audacity of hope" and crafted a campaign built on "change we can believe in."

Here we are, one year later and -- 47 DAYS TO ELECTING BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT.

My encouragement today is, Keep the faith!

- The polls are showing a shift towards Obama in the battleground states.
- The economic house of cards that the Republican leadership has built is crumbling.
- Voters are registering in record numbers -- most of them by Obama supporters.
- While the Republicans are engaging in bluster, Obama offers a calm, Presidential message.

Out of the turmoil of the past few days, here is a message from Barack Obama:
Obama Economy Video
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/eco...

Become an informed supporter. Read the Obama EconomicPlan.
Obama Economic Plan
http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/economypl...

Make the best of every day to seize the victory that is in sight.

Posted By: Roger E Madison Jr
Friday, September 19th 2008 at 12:04AM
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Deeana,
This economic crisis points to a challenge that has faced us since the beginning of the republic. Here is the challenge:
Should the Government -- in its sovereign authority to tax the citizens -- act to protect and provide for the welfare of the masses? Or should the government act to preserve the wealth of the rich? The answer is YES!

We have seen various attempts to balance this role -- from the graduated income tax, to creation of Social Security, to the establishment of Medicare. Everything in between, from tax credits of business, marriage, children, disability, etc. are examples of how the pendlum swings.

The flat tax seems like a simple answer, but it benefits those with wealth the most. Similarly, windfall profits taxes take selective shots at targets that don't result in solving the problems for the masses. Should we tax Google because their stock went from $100.00 to $700.00? By the way, today it is trading at $450.00. What goes up comes down -- including the price of oil.

I understand how you feel. All of this can give one a headache.

Keep the faith!

Friday, September 19th 2008 at 12:14PM
Roger E Madison Jr