Obama Can Unite The World, John McCain No Friend To Gays
John McCain States His Opposition To Gay Marriage To Ellen Degeneres
Barack Obama is poised to win the Democratic bid for presidential nominee, and in all likelihood will secure that nomination, despite the lack of interest in a few hillbillies in a few states who shall go unmentioned. This is ultimately the way it should be, and if there is any justice in this world, Barack Obama will go on to win the presidency of the United States.
It’s not that I have anything against Hillary Clinton, other than her being a shrew, it’s just that I don’t feel she has the charisma to unite the nation and create the necessary changes needed to take this country to the next level of greatness.
It occurred to me the other day that not only could Barack’s win as President create a whole new dynamic for the United States, but also a whole new dynamic for the world at large. Imagine the message this will send to the entire world.
Barack’s ability to transcend his race to become our leader will show the world one’s skin color really ISN’T a barrier to fulfilling your dreams. That’s not to say people should vote for Barack simply because he’s black, but rather because he’s capable, qualified, and prepared to take the necessary measures to secure our future. The fact that he’s black, is to me, a real bonus. If ever there were a time when I could say worst of racism history were behind us, will be the day Barack becomes President of the United States. Think about that.
As for John McCain, well, he’s a fine man and all and he’s certainly has many tremendous qualities, including bravery, candidness and experience — but apparently, as is illustrated above, he’s still clinging to notions that just aren’t in line with the future. I like him, I really do. But I do NOT like his stance on gay marriage, because it implies that we are still a backwards-thinking country.
At the end of the day we are all humans with the same inalienable rights. Allowing religious sentiment and archaic doctrine to dictate what’s best for all people is the EXACT opposite of what the country was founded on: separation of church and state.
Unless someone can explain to me the negatives of allowing two loving couples to commit their lives to one another and enjoy the inherent benefits of a monogamous lifestyle under the eyes of the law, then I see no reason why gays shouldn’t be afforded the right to be married.
That’s not the only reason I won’t vote for McCain, but it’s an important one. Thanks Ellen for allowing us to know what lies in McCain’s heart BEFORE it’s too late.
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I give McCain credit for being honest and diplomatic.
Comment by D-Bomb — May 22, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
I’m 35, and have been following politics for quite a while, and I’ve never been so disappointed with a politician I’ve admired and respected. Yesterday’s tactics weren’t just wrong, they were offensive. For that matter, they seem to be part of a deliberate strategy to tear Democrats apart and ensure a defeat in November.
For several weeks, I’ve appreciated the fact that Clinton considers herself the superior candidate, and has kept her campaign going in the hopes, from her perspective, of saving the party from itself. But after yesterday, it’s become impossible for me to consider Clinton’s intentions honorable. Her conduct is not that of a leader.
Instead of trying to help bring the party together — Election Day is 24 weeks away — Clinton went to Florida to argue that if Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee, his nomination will be illegitimate. And if the DNC plays by the rules Clinton used to support, it’s guilty of vote-suppression — comparable to slavery, Jim Crow, and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe.
It is disgusting for HRC to co-opt the Civil Rights struggle after weeks of transparent appeals that whites won’t vote for the black guy which JUST SO COINCIDENTALLY took form during the Appalachian primaries (which conveniently occurred after North Carolina, the last state with a large black population)
It really is disgusting, and yet another nail in the coffin of what used to be Bill and Hillary’s positive legacy to the party. She is now being openly mocked across the media and political spectrum. But I’m sure mentioning that is “sexist”, and that everyone criticizing the joke her campaign has become is sexist as well.
Comment by SMS — May 22, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
I personally don’t think being against gay marraige is backward-thinking, since I am against it
a lot of christians are against it because of what God’s word says about same-sex relationships
I respect your opinion, WGG, this is just mine
Comment by tuffyt — May 22, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
tuffyt- I respect your position as well. And you have every right to refrain from getting married to someone of your sex. Just don’t stop me from doing it, because I don’t believe in your God, and absent a rational showing that my getting married will hurt the nation (other than in the eyes of your God), you have no right to stop me.
Comment by John K. — May 22, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
By the way, Barack Obama is against gay marriage as well. He’s a lot better than John McCain in that he is for civil unions with full benefits, but he still wants to make gays “sit there “.
Comment by John K. — May 22, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
I’m pro-Hilary… even if nobody else is. I personally think she has more balls than Obama, and eight years of being in the White House as Bill’s wife gives her a few more experience points than Obama. But Obama’s younger and somewhat attractive and has charisma. So he will likely get the vote… he’s not a bad guy, I just don’t think he’s the better candidate.
And on gays not being able to marry… I don’t think the bible says clearly GAYS ARE EVIL, but I think people can misinterperate the Bible the way they want to. So I’m for gays, even if I’m not gay, because I don’t really care either way, but I know my friends who are gay dream of getting married and they are good people and I don’t see why I should vote against their dreams. I should think encouraging true love and a life of monogamy would be at the top of a Christian’s priority, but whatever.
Comment by Brooke — May 22, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
To anyone that is Pro-Hillary, that is willing to back her no matter what, that is primping her for the Presidency, that is trying their hardest to show that she can do the job:
Keep it up.
I personally know that she has no chance for a win right now, and it’s not sexism, its two little words that nobody seems to want to say in her camp right now. Those words? Foreign Policy. I’m sorry, Clinton supporters, I really am. I understand that she has a strong showing, and yes, some of this is coming from sexism, but right now we need to fix things and Barack Obama has a plan, a good plan that looks like it could work; whereas Hillary has none.
If she could remedy this in time for 2016 or, even, 2012, I would be willing to listen, compare the two after what’s been done in the past four years, and come to a conclusion that I agree with. As it is, Hillary isn’t showing that she’s even paying attention to anything that isn’t in the “War on Terror” track of events, and even in there it isn’t looking that great.
As for Mr. Obama, he has shown that he has a plan that can straight-track a way of getting the Sunni and Shia Muslims to talk within their camps to work together. This, rather than go through more and more surges of troops while sitting on our hands as more people wait for a solution that is right here before us, is the way to go.
If you look at the talking points that he’s got set up, and the potential that he has if he gets the right people to talk to each other, he can get this mess cleaned up. Compared to nothing/giving the FP matters to Bill as Hillary would do, this is a huge difference. This is the factor that I looked at when I cast my ballot.
I know that he’s got the “superstar” quality about him, but if you look at the way the voting went he’s placed a pretty clear win, and conceding is NOT, I repeat NOT a sign of weakness. It is a show of good faith, saying that she understands that while she had a good chance it’s time to come together for the big win, as I could definitely see them interchanging together very well. I’d vote for Hillary/Obama in a heartbeat, and I know that Obama/Hillary will be received with similarly open arms after looking at what we’ve been dealing with for the past eight years. Just breathe deeply, and look at it this way: We’ve got an intelligent black man who’s been the U.S Senator of Illinois for three long years, and an equally intelligent white woman who’s been the First Lady for two terms. Either way, it’s a win-win, and if you look at it logically, if they do a good enough job they could have a 16-year run in office. Interchangeability is not a bad thing, quite the opposite; the only question is whether both Barack and Hillary realize this idea for the big win that it really is.
Comment by Anon — May 23, 2008 @ 1:38 am
Not sure how to take the hillbillies comment in the first paragraph. It came off as degrading, maybe I miread the intent.
I also have to give McCain credit for his honesty. He is on record with his opinion. To do an about face would have been worse, in my opinion. Also, he knew going on the show he would be questioned about this topic, you have to give him credit for that, too.
Comment by LKT — May 23, 2008 @ 7:20 am
John K
I would never try to stop you. you assume I would because I’m a Christian? You don’t have to believe in “my” God – but He is real, and has already judged on this issue – take your anger to Him, not me.
Brook
the Bible does not say Gays are Evil – It says not to sleep with someone of your same sex and not to sleep with animals, this is sin and Sin is evil
God and His Word are true love and sometimes the truth hurts
tuffyt
Comment by tuffyt — May 28, 2008 @ 11:41 am