Letter to the Editor
Obama cares
Published Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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To the editor:
I am impressed that Barack Obama has reached out to Alaskans of both parties, receiving the endorsement of Fairbanks Republican Mayor Jim Whitaker.
Whitaker is being criticized by some in his party for supporting Obama, but I am grateful that Jim is putting progress ahead of partisan politics. That’s the type of leadership we have come to expect from Jim.
Mayor Whitaker appreciates Obama’s concern for Alaska. Obama considers construction of the Alaska gas line a national priority. He was commended by Republican Gov. Sarah Palin for his commitment to the project. In contrast, Sen. McCain voted against the gas line.
Obama cares that fuel prices are hitting Alaskans hard. He will use some of the oil companies’ record profits to give us an energy rebate of $1,000 per family or $500 per individual. But McCain would give Big Oil an additional $1.2 billion tax break, despite their record profits. Last month, he took more than $1 million from Big Oil. McCain is far too rich to understand the problems of ordinary people.
Obama strongly respects the constitutional right of Alaskans and all Americans to keep and bear arms. He recognizes that guns are an essential part of the Alaska way of life and has no intention of changing that. Anyone who disputes that is just fear-mongering for political ends.
If you want to continue Bush’s failed policies, support McCain. But I share Fairbanks Mayor Jim Whitaker’s view that it is time for a change at the national level.
Which candidate cares more about Alaska’s problems? It’s clearly Barack Obama.
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"He will use some of the oil companies’ record profits to give us an energy rebate of $1,000 per family or $500 per individual."
The profits from oil companies (or any company for that matter) is not his to "take" and redistribute to anyone. Talk about failed policies...
Just this position alone helps me to know that not supporting Obama is the right thing to do.
Obama May Have Been Assassination Target, Denver Post Reports
By Laura Litvan and Jonathan D. Salant
Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Two men were arrested today in Colorado in connection with a possible plot to kill Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, the Denver Post reported.
One of the men, identified as Tharin Gartrell, was arrested on charges of weapons possession, the newspaper said. He was found with two rifles, a high-powered telescope, two other weapons and methamphetamine when arrested for a traffic violation, the report said.
Denver's CBS affiliate reported that one of the suspects said he had come to Denver to kill Obama. The Illinois senator is scheduled to accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Aug. 28.
Another suspect was arrested at the Cherry Creek Hotel south of Denver, which is housing journalists covering the convention. Matt Doyle, the hotel's general manager, confirmed that a guest at the hotel had been arrested yesterday morning. He referred reporters to the U.S. Secret Service and the Aurora Police Department.
The Denver Post reported that one of the suspects jumped from a sixth-floor window of the hotel after local police took Gartrell to the hotel.
Calls to the police departments in the Denver suburbs of Aurora and Glendale, as well as to the U.S. attorney's office in Denver, weren't returned. Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki wouldn't comment on the incident.
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The Denver Post's Web site said that federal authorities have scheduled a Tuesday news conference concerning an Aurora, Colo., traffic stop that may have disrupted an assassination attempt against Barack Obama.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/natio...
I am impressed with Barrack Obama's ability to cure cancer. His ability is boundless, and his shimmering, smiling face is a joy to behold.
I saw him walk on water once.....no...really...I did!!!!
P. Davenport.....interesting article.
And very sad indeed!
The list is very long...those that will just never accept the fact that such an esteemed position could be had by someone much different than themselves.
Glad they were caught!
And "allhaileris"...while you're so busy being "impressed" with Candidate Obama...what's to be said about Candidate McCain?
Remember now....as far as choosing is concerned,it's one or the other....
In November, 2008...one is assuming the "Top Spot," the other is headed back to the U.S. Senate.
And beginning in January, 2009, that ONE, who WON (in November, 2008) is "moving on up" to 1600 Pennyslvania Avenue.
Reality "bites" sometimes......deal with it.
Dana,
-- I don't think you should take as fact something stated about a candidate on the news-minus letters page. As I've said before, no one will agree with any candidate %100. Also, either candidate will be forced to temper their supposed positions (read "statements made while campaigning") in order to get anything through congress. Sending us an energy rebate (or whatever it gets called) might be possible, since Bush has already done the same thing twice, but I am skeptical he would be able to use "the oil companies' record profits" in order to do so. Why not just borrow from future generations as has worked so well already? Personally, I am hoping he is saying things now to placate right-wing voters and will swing subtly left if elected. I think that was the point of choosing Biden.
Joe---
Obama is for "hope" and he is for "change".
He also is kind to puppies and kittens.
I love puppies and kittens!!!
So good to know he loves them also!
Sooooooo......
If YOU were the candidate for change...would you pick a VP that was sworn into the senate when you were 11 years old....to represent change with you?
That's really showing those darn Washington Insiders what's what
Just because Obama listens doesn't mean he'll act in the interest of the people. When 53 percent of the tax base is carrying the Tax Burden for the NATION and the other 47 percent of the Tax Base isn't why are you only increasing the Taxes on the three top tiers of the tax brackets?
Isn't 53 percent a majority? And I am sure there are many in the 47 percent category that don't want taxes raised for anyone either.
Curtail government spending and wasteful social programs then lets talk taxes...
And to the writer, Obama is a NIGHTMARE when it comes to the 2nd Amendment.
Here is fear-mongering for political ends their fella-
Obama on the issue of the 2nd Amendment and American Gun Rights
http://www.ontheissues.org/domestic/Bara...
If you like a continually weakening dollar, endless war to enrich oil executives, a crashing housing market, U.S. manufacturing jobs going overseas and being replaced by service jobs here in the U.S., the reputation of America in the toilet, vote John McCain! He's a Bush lover and these are all things brought to us by Bush and the Republicans.
If you want someone to lead us proudly into the future by investing in renewable energy research and development - bringing good jobs back to America, improving the education of our children, salvaging the reputation of America and rebuilding alliances, removing tax breaks from companies who take our jobs overseas, reducing the tax burden of working Americans and placing that burden on those who can afford it but haven't been paying it - rich oil companies and CEOs, vote for Obama and Biden.
Ms. Todd - I've been looking through the Federal Register for the U.S. Senate bill and vote on the Alaska gas pipeline. I can't seem to find it. Would you please link to it here?
Thanks.
It's true that McCain has received $1.5M (to Obama's $0.4M) from the energy industries; however: http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/sector...
Obama has received $22,000,000 from the legal industry. Will this influence his policies?
Joe Biden's son is a registered lobbyist, whereas, McCain's two sons are serving (or have served) their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. How will this influence their foreign policies?
Oil in our ground is owned by the citizens and we should profit as much as the Oil Companies but the oil outside is a whole different deal. The tax breaks to the ENERGY COMPANIES is for UTILITIES for the upgrade of distribution systems mainly, so get your facts straight before spouting off about someones policies! The Republican GREED has been a nightmare for MIDDLE AMERICA but if you think that Obama is out for the "Middle Class" you are so wrong. You will be begging for the Republican Ripp-offs to be back in power unless you are a freeloader, minority freeloader, "the biggest freeloaders in America"-the people who are profiting of freeloaders or are paid to take care of freeloaders and all their problems. As for guns, he would love to take them away from everybody because "Power Hungry Ego maniacs" can force their will on others when they have guns. Scary dude that will tell you what you want to hear to gain power. How many times have older Americans seen this in history. Thats why the youth are for him.
They all say they LISTEN to the voters, but which ones actually HEAR the voters?
Just who is B. Hussein Obama listening to ? mainstream media ? what about the energy issue at first he said NO drilling for oil ! we can't drill are way out of energy independence !. Then he back pedals and said we could do some drilling if it was on his energy bill he didn't say WE WILL or WE ARE in other words it's a maybe. You remember trickle down economics with Obama's tax plan I see trickle up economics do you think business big and small are going to do nothing ? thay will recoup there losses by passing it on to the consumer . Higher prices , Higher taxes. And the 2nd Amendment he will try and butcher that too ....
OldSkoolNook42-
"Remember now....as far as choosing is concerned,it's one or the other...."
Not for me.
And really, not for anyone else either.
It's part of the sheeple syndrome, carefully orchestrated through the years to make people believe that to vote anything other than R or D is a wasted vote, and those who do are so-called "spoilers."
I believe that the hold-your-nose voting method, mostly practiced by Republicans, (because they seem to like their choices less than the Democrats), is what has brought this country to the current sorry state it's in.
I will continue to vote for the person running who I believe truly would be a good president.
And he ain't R or D.
America has this fine and long-standing tradition of assassinating its best and brightest stars.
I'm voting for Obama. The *only* reason I hope he *doesn't* win is that he'll get to live a lot longer. I read the rabid right-wing comments on these various news miner blogs. They are but a reflection of the deep undercurrent of hostility in our nation towards Obama. I read these rabid comments, and have every faith that America will uphold its fine and long-standing tradition.
No one knows this better than Barack Hussein Obama. Yet he continues to run for President.
The man has incredible courage. For that alone, I applaud him.
“play the victim” whether the victim is himself or playing those in society who see themselves as victims.
McCain isn’t much better either .
They both want a pathway to citizenship for Illegals, larger military, environment and global warming policies are very similar, support stem cell research, government transparency.
(Of the above our Military is large enough as long as neither make it smaller or take away from it like Carter did I have no issues. Illegal aliens complacency really is a kick in the sac I don’t believe in any pathway for anyone here illegally)
The difference is Iraq, Universal Healthcare, Social Security, Taxes, Trade, Foreign Policy, and Federal budget.
(Iraq isn’t going to matter much longer we will be out of there in a few years regardless so it’s a non-issue-And no I don’t believe we needed to go into Iraq. Universal Health Care I don’t believe in it whatsoever –why should I pay for drunks, pregnancies, dopers, smokers the list goes on, Social Security I honestly like the privatization I understand though many would not be able to do that but I think we should have an out and I think it’s doable, Taxes- 53% is what carries the US right NOW, Obama will increase taxes substantially and actually lower revenues generated and 40+% will be carrying the country’s tax burden on their backs instead of 53%. Trade- NAFTA-CAFTA-- we pay more to foreign nations in subsidies to compete with American Fisherman what’s wrong with that (LOL), Both are idiots on Foreign Policy (bomb Pakistan, go after Iran, now Russia looms) And Budget please what has the Government ever been responsible for and managed well in regards to money.
I can’t in good conscience vote for either of those two politicians, too bad the only quasi-statesman, that could have been better suited to provide some house gridlock and reduce further erosion wasn’t political appealing. I imagine when 50% of America votes the vast majority really didn’t want change.. ironic
I hate to vote against some one, but I will vote against Obama. I believe he is dangerous for our country. The liberal cause is dangerous for our country. Sorry that the majority of our population can't agree or see the truth. VOTING FOR MC CAIN IS THE LESS OF TWO EVILS!!
Thanks for the reply "Corrine."
Yeah, 42, but, (above)...
See what I mean?
brassmonkey - One of the last things I would do is take the word of a Letter to the Editor as gospel. I believe I'm familiar enough with his economic plan to be comfortable in this letter writer being correct on that assertion. Show me where I'm wrong and I'm willing to look at it. I don't want anyone to "subtly" swing "left". I want someone who understands that socialism is absolutely the wrong way to go for our country.
Don't kid yourself...Obama doesn't care about anything except for telling you what you want to hear. Exactly what the Anti-Christ would do.
We currently have a less than distinctive duopoly and the status-quo of voting for the "Lesser of the two evils" paradigm which is IMO responsible for the less than desirable situation we as Americans are currently faced with in the socio-economic-political realm.
Wool is an insulator but it doesn't keep you from getting electrocuted...
Dana,
-- I used to think so, but I have observed that the market does not regulate itself. Some regulation is necessary to avoid catastrophic corporatism (which I believe we are beginning to experience). This is to ensure that government remains a servant to all citizens, not just those with money. However, don't peg me as a full-blown socialist. When it comes to individual freedoms, I'm about as libertarian as you get. There is always a grey area, though. I own a hunting rifle and a shotgun for both recreation and subsistence. I don't need feel I need an assault rifle to exercise my 2nd ammendment rights (that is what our state-run militia known as the military is for). Other people might feel they need their assault rifles, and I encourage them to make their case, but I think they would also agree that we shouldn't permit tactical nuclear devices to be distributed (or detonated) by the public at large. Both would be considered arms. As to impugning your judgment regarding your information sources, I rather thought you probably had other reasons, but your initial statement seemed to uphold what this letter writer was saying as fact. Cheers
Put it however you want, Crucible.
What about the "carefully orchestrated" part?
Gonna bring the black helicopter diss on me now?
Bring it on.
Depending on how it's woven, wool is also pretty hard to see through.
"obama listens" (yesterdays letter), "obama cares" (today). what is it going tomorrow? "obama loves you"? a lof fact filled information on why i should vote for someone there (sic).
it would logically seem to me that obama would dislike alaskans and alaskan culture of independance since that is diametrically opposed to democratic view that ind