Barack Obama On Bill O’Reily
September 5th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson
They were trying to hurt me last night. The NFL Season kicked off, Congratulations Giants. John McCain gave his Acceptance Speech at the RNC. Specta had show #103. I had No Idea the Compassion of Cindy McCain. But My Most Anticipated Moment, Barack Obama on O’Reily.
Nice Move, Obama. Choosing to go on O’Reily the Same Night as McCain gave his acceptance speech. I must admit this is the first time I’ve watch almost every speech from both Conventions. I’ve followed this election closely and this is so much Fun. Not in the sense that it’s a Joke but to see Politicians move like Chess Pieces; it’s quite entertaining.
When Senator Hillary Clinton went on O’Reily, I said if Barack Obama doesn’t go on, it would kill his creditability. Now Hate him or Love him, Bill O’Reily is the King of Cable News. I don’t always agree with him. Especially on Matters of Hip Hop. I mean he didn’t even pronounce Nas correctly. But he asks direct question and pushes for direct answers. He also sheds alot of light on corrupt Judges in this Country and mobilizes to get them out of office, and for that I continue to watch.
I held no preconceived notions on how Obama would perform. At this crucial point of the Election, I was sure Obama would be on his A game. And I was anxious to see it. And I was not disappointed.
A strong and determined Barack Obama looked eye to eye with Bill O’Reily and answered every question directly. I must give my Respect for this. This is one of the Factors that led me to support John McCain, Straight Talk.
The answers to the Questions left me wondering though. Is it a God like Complex that makes someone unable to admit they made a mistake? This has been thrown at President George Bush as a criticism. And I understand Obama would alienate his base by giving Republicans Respect for saving War in Iraq from failure. But wouldn’t that have been a great opportunity to silence the critics like me and stand up for What’s Right, even if you get some Grief from your base.
That’s a major Sticking Point for People. Do we really think Barack Obama will stand against his Party and Veto a Bill he knows is full of Earmarks because he’s in the White House? Or will he, like George Bush, refuse to go against his Base and allow wasteful spending? Should we give him the benefit of the doubt and wait until he gets in office to see or should we vote for someone who has a record of Standing Alone, even with his Party in the Majority?
I really liked something Lindsey Grahm said last night. Though Barack Obama gives Appreciation for our troops service; he refuses to give Appreciation for their Victory. This is kinda off subject but Someone close to me has this afflection; the But But Pocus. You can get them admit their arguement is flawed but they always throw in a But. Why? Admit it and move on. It’s not that Hard. I digress.
When they moved to the Subject of Iran, Barack Obama promotes more Diplomacy. I understand the Premise. I do. But they have the Oil, So they have the money. What are we going to SAY to them that’s going to stop them from doing as they please? I’m serious. At a time when we Are dependent of Foreign Oil, what set of phrases or threats can you wage at Iran that will make them listen. Saddam Hussein didn’t have half the Power of Iran and he allowed his Country to be envaded rather than having a Honest Diplomatic Relationship with the West. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Iran.
It’s not because Ahmadinejad is in Office. It’s because now that they’ve started the Process and been so vocal about it; to negotiate would be like admitting defeat. It would cause them to lose influence in the Middle East. To not win a fight is one thing but to refuse to fight in the first place is something totally different. Iran started picking the fight, they can’t turn around now. And no words are going to stop them.
Then they went to Pakistan. Now a major Democratic Point is we can’t continue to force our way into the culture of other countries. What are you saying when you Criticize Men trying to Establish Democracy without changing It’s Country’s Integrity? What do I meant by this? In American Politics, the Candidates can travel the Country campaigning, with little fear for their safety. In Afghanistan and Pakistan you can get blown up. You can get shot.
Yes, they are going to make some mistakes trying to navigate through a major change. When we formed our country we had basically a fresh slate. We were still influenced by England but we had and Ocean to dull that influence. They are in the Middle of the Conflict, with no seperation from the Extremist and Radicals. It’s like walking through a mine field; trying to hold on to National Security while implementing change to those who know only violence. Just look at some of the cities in America. We still don’t know how to get it Right. We still make Mistakes.
Now I will take Nothing from Barack Obama on his demeanor and stature. I’m glad he didn’t show the ignorance sometimes exposed by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. I will gladly admit he has ushered in a New Age of Blacks in Politics. I will admit he’s inspired Millions. I just can’t Vote for him. At this point in time, I think we need someone that isn’t scared to Praise our Military, every chance they get. I want someone that inspires young Americans to Serve in our Armed Forces, by example. Both with their own history and with the future of their Children. I’m still voting John McCain.
