interesting statement to make, I know Islam isnt going to like it for sure...

Arf! Arf! Arf! I say you Americans have a lot to chew on! If you reject Obama because of the people around him then practically no politician is deserving of office! I was hoping that someone like Obama ran on the Republican's ticket and then we have a final two-horse race where you have to choose between Hillary or Barack, either of whom will set precedence in so many ways. Top that with Iran upping the ante within weeks of a winner and see how the people around the then President shapes his/her policy. Not a pretty thought but there is no way out. I'd give BO my vote if he stands up for the USA, Israel and the free world for the right reasons, but I don't know the real reasons why he said what he said and I don't have to vote so I'll just enjoy the show while it lasts. This is the only country that exhausts itself trying to find a suitable leader... and I appreciate the effort and thought as the people have a grave responsibility for their choice affects the whole world. What a strange world to live in!

First I agree that no politician is deserving of office, but I do believe you are judged by the company you keep.
Two of the 3 people that Obama listed as his spiritual advisors have been shown to be anti-America racist(Fleager, and Wright)
He kicked off his Senate race at the house of his good friend William Aires (An unrepentant terrorist who lead a group that attempt to bomb the pentagon, and who said his onlyu regreat is they didn't do more damage.
And now William Rescoe is found to have done all knids of things, and their is a chance Obama might get in trouble with him.

Add to that that in his first book he talks about attending Markist rallies, and I just don't think I want this guy in office.

Unfortunantly McCain aint much better.

I just wish I had someone good to vote for.

I just cant believe how much money was spent on the publicity road trips!

yes - I think you are right for the UK too Icy :)

I think I might just write in Yada this November. Who's with me!!!!!

And Ken for Veep

Obama vows Jerusalem must "remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided. . . ."

Quite an open ended statement when one really thinks about it.

I sometimes wish that I could share the enthusiasm many feel about "historic elections". I find that I ultimately I can't vote for a person based upon skin color or gender. While electing a minority or a woman President may make some people feel better about themselves or their country I can't do this while ignore what the candidate's positions.

I think Obama's associations come more into question, not because of his skin color, but because he is so inexperienced, dare I say unqualified to be POTUS. I see the media's focus has been more about "historic implications" rather than objectively and critically examining his qualifications and positions.

Regreading Israel, I find it odd that last year Obama was one of only twenty something (out of 100) senators to vote against declaring Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terror organization. Is it fair to point this out and question why he voices the opposite position when before a Jewish group while runnig for high office or does this make the questioner a racist.

It seems obvious to me that the same political correctness that shields the nature of fundamental Islam from coming to light will ensure the pruning back of America that KP writes about in FH. And here I thought it would require a substantial external attack with WMD.

While McCain is described by the Democrats as Bush's third term it seems to me Obama represents Jimmy Carter's second. As for "None of the Above" I think that is called voting 3rd party (Green, Libertarian, etc).

In Yah we Trust