Reply #74: I agree with your reasoning but [View All]

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There is so much more...

Obama has a great record in illinois standing up for what he believes in including standing up against the war when it wasn't popular to do so in the middle of a horse race, sponsoring ethics reform that was the most sweeping in decades in illinois politics, passing mandatory recording of confessions so that people aren't beaten/tortured into confessing crimes, and strengthening legislation on discrimination.


His record in the senate so far is a continuation of his theme of cleaning up our house. He has already passed legislation that exposes pork barrel spending for all to see and it is up and running now at http://usaspending.gov/ . He has two bills currently pending on campaign finance reform written with fingold and others. And theres more.

His technology position is nothing short of amazing and if he gets it implemented it will change american government as we know it. There is so much good stuff in it I am not even going to try to touch on it all. But it is basically a plan to throw the government into the light squarely for all to see and dissect and even to give input on. its well worth looking at and in my opinion is in and of itself worth voting for him for. Read about it here http://www.barackobama.com/issues/technology/

There is much much more. Time and again the man has chosen public service over financial gain despite having a resume that would easily ensure him great wealth.

Its not so much what he says he will do, although he says it as well as anyone I have ever heard. Its the fact that he has a long record of actually walking the walk.

I like your instincts I think they are right on the money, I also think if you take the time to really look at obama and what he actually seems to be committed to you will find yourself quite pleased with the choice you are left with.