I also saw this elsewhere, and have already copied it into two threads here where people were attacking him on his perceived "lack of experience".
Oh yes, the Obama "has no position", "no platform", & "no experience" argument again. I am not surprised that Hillary is pulling out the stops in light of recent events, and let's be honest- she's just fighting for the face time that she needs right now, and who can blame her? However, the misinformation circulating about Obama's "inexperience" is appalling. I have diligently searched for policy details and financial specifics, and ironically find it much more difficult to find them on her website or on news sites re: her platform than can be found on Obama's platform in about 5 minutes if you know how to use a search engine. If you want, you can find an actual CV on Obama on Chicago U. Laws website.
Apparently, if you are a skilled & eloquent orator, if you "inspire" people and are articulate- that's spells danger for you politically. Indeed, the inspiring speech is evidence as to why you MUST lack substance on issues and policy, because in America we have come to not just expect, but actually *desire* that our politicians bore us, or scare us, or both.
For what it's worth, there are many things I believe are to be admired about Hillary, but I also firmly believe that Obama is the better candidate to face down McCain, to inspire the country to roll up its sleeves, and to dispense with the bipartisan blood bath that has gone on so long. If you truly are interested in some facts about Obama's platform, here they are:
Here is a 59-page policy handbook:
http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/Obama...tForChange.pdf
Here is a financial analysis of his most recent mention in his Wisconsin speech about an immediate economic stimulus plan:
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/0...stimulus-plan/
While it's true Barack is quite liberal, there is absolutely no denying that currently, he has more moderate and conservative support than Senator Clinton does However, it is interesting to note that the things for which Obama is often criticized, e.g., "being too liberal" and having "too little experience," the government's OWN statistics refute:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd
Type in each candidate's last names and look at their voting records, the names and substance of bills drafted and supported, and basic biographical info .
Hillary is considered a "radical liberal" on the senate information website, while Obama is considered to be a bit right of that as a "rank and file" democrat. This designation is based upon their votes.
Although Obama has 11 years of legislative experience (5 more years than Hillary) his critics cry "no fair" only the national legislation counts. O.K.--even within these parameters, Obama has passed into law in 3 years (with bills that he authored or co-authored) 5 pieces of substantive legislation, while Hillary has passed into law in 6 years time, 6 substantive bills that she has authored or coauthored. He essentially has accomplished the same job in half the time. Although Hillary has about 26 bills that have become law, 20 of them are things like "name post office after Thurgood Marshall" and "Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship." Here are the substantive legislation each has passed:
Hillary:
1. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
2. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
3. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
4. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
5. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.
Here is Obama's:
1. the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),
2. The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),
3.The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,
4.The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),
5.The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee)
There is a wealth of information on both candidates to be found if you really are interested in the issues and not in recycling the same flaccid arguments about the candidate whom you do not support. Look, there are two viable democrats in the running right now-- and I for one will be voting for either of them come Nov. Having said that, I firmly believe Senator Obama to be the better candidate for the man he is, the intellect he is, and the accident that is called "timing." Vote the way you want, support whomever you admire for whatever reason you wish: emotions, nostalgia, playing it safe, feeling inspired, etc., but stop being dishonest about the other party's platform and substance. If you want details, they can be found.
Tinkerbee, I'd love to hear about why you're an Obama supporter.
