Reply #45: Let me count the reasons...........

[Beacool]

I don't really "hate" him, I don't even hate Bush and Cheney. I just strongly dislike all three of them.

As for Obama, I don't think that he's experienced enough, prepared or deserving of the presidency at this point in time. A man who has the least national experience than any other candidate in modern times should not be given the reins of power. He's a lightweight, albeit smart and well educated.

I see Obama as an opportunist who knew how to manipulate the crowds by his ability to give good speeches and by expounding on empty platitudes. He's more style than substance. The party leaders are now aligning themselves with him because that's what all politicians do, sell themselves to the one who's ahead in the race and who can benefit them down the line. They would have done the same thing if Hillary was on top. As Truman said, want a friend in Washington? Get a dog!!

I would have respected and even campaigned for him if he had waited to obtain the actual experience necessary to do the job.

As for his race, I couldn't care less about it and would think the same thing if he were white. No one should be sent to the back of the bus due to their race, gender or religion, but by the same token, no one should jump ahead due to it.