I think one of the reasons that many Americans have become disenchanted with Obama is that they were backing an "ideal" rather than a "person" and when the real person started showing through they realized he isn't the "ideal" they thought they were signing up for. In the "ideal" they were seeking, I think they wanted a JFK and MLK hybrid...a modern JFK with flash and class, but with MLK's dream of an America where race was no longer a ball & chain holding an entire ethnic group back. But, upon closer inspection they have found that Obama is neither a JFK or a MLK but rather an inexperienced politician who is expecting people to vote for him based more on the color of his skin rather than his principles and his stance on issues.

I think a second reason that many American have become disenchanted with Obama is because they now realize his "change" mantra and rhetoric is no guarantee that he offers a good form of change, but rather just change of any form in order to win votes. Interestingly, President Bush promised to "change the atmosphere in Washington", and he has certainly done that, but is it a good change?

I think a third reason for the change of opinion regarding Obama is quite honestly the fact that so many foreign countries are putting pressure on the US citizens to vote for Obama because they like him. Americans aren't fond of being told what to do, and we don't often conform to foreign pressure because foreign people like something--be it a tv show, a popular singing group or performer, or a type of clothing. Our society was born out of rebellion and in most Americans that is still a bit of that "rebel" who abhors being told to conform to a mold that is controlled by an outside force. Look at the music industry in the U.S. and the groups and performers who are HUGE in other countries who have failed to ever make a dent in the US music business.

Finally, the adage of "familiarity breeds contempt" seems to be proving itself true with the case of Obama.

Anyway, this is my two cents worth as a U.S. citizen.

Setting aside Obama's politics, which I cant stand, he is certainly a hardliner for flip flopping, which means he will say and do anything to get elected but aside from that I cant stand how he is already acting like our president. He is arrogant beyond belief, if he is this arrogant now can you imagine what kind of monster he will turn into once he hits the white house. I have even seen humble presidents in the past turn into Royalty when they become elected. Obama feels like being President is his manifest destiny, imo. My dad told me once that the best person to lead is the person who doesn't want to. When I first heard that I thought it was stupid but through my years I understand now what he meant. A man that realizes the pressures, the weight that they have to bare to be a leader understand that they may not be the best man for the job, doubt is good, but a man that hungers and wants leadership most generally wants the power thinking he is the only one that can control it, and wield it. I want a cautious man in the white house, one who understand what a tremendous responsibility it is and once he take the oath that he remembers where his loyalty's lie - the people.

[edit on 6-8-2008 by alienj]

Originally posted by xtradimensions
I think a second reason that many American have become disenchanted with Obama is because they now realize his "change" mantra and rhetoric is no guarantee that he offers a good form of change, but rather just change of any form in order to win votes. Interestingly, President Bush promised to "change the atmosphere in Washington", and he has certainly done that, but is it a good change?

Yes, Bush also promised all sorts of goodies during his campaign.

He promised limited gov't, no more nation building and more isolationism.



Now lets see how many of those promises were noise

Obama's doing the same thing, just repeating "Change" and "Hope" and flip flopping a whoooole lot more.

Everytime I hear Obama talk, a scene from Team America: World Police always pops up in my mind. Its where Alec Baldwin is giving a "speech", and his speech consisted of repeating "9/11" over and over with the crowd eating it up.

I did a poor job explaining that example, but sadly Youtube doesn't have a clip. But those that remember that scene will know what I'm talking about

This is pretty obvious news. I'm actually surprised that more people didn't say they're sick of the guy. I wonder if his supporters in the media will make an attempt to back off a bit or if they'll just keep shoving him down our throats. The more exposure he gets, the more he reveals himself to be a foolish puppet who is too afraid to reveal his truly radical politics.

so it just shows that some hillbilly people buy the cheap ad Mcain broadcasted.. if the comparing Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney works it just proves some americans are gullable.




I think americans in general are more intelligent though!

For the record, I am no redneck, despite the part of the country where I live. That being said, though, most rednecks would not vote for either choice,

What we are wittnessing now is an "obama Backlash". He's been fawned over and coddled and protected by the MSM, And, all of us normal Americans are left to scratch our heads as to why. After the scratching is done, we take one last look at Obama and are finally fed up with it and turn our backs on it. Now, whether that will be for a time or for good.....well, that's anyone's guess.

It'll be real funny on election night in November and watching the pundits try to spin the facts as to why their candidate didn't win in a landslide and only lost in the narrowest margin.

I plan to vote, just to make my voice heard. Everyone needs to get out and vote, expecially those of us who wonder what difference one measley voice will make,

Just wondering if anyone noticed?
But if Obama wins, this is history in the making. (Already history for the Dem. nomination)
So I'm assuming that a lot of those reporters simply want to be a part of that.

46% of how many? They make it sound like 46% of all americans, but it is all americans that were polled. So how many were polled? I mean if 46% of 10 people polled said they were sick of hearing about him, big whoop, kwim?

I just don't watch the news, simple fix. If they are tired of hearing about him then turn the channel whenever it comes on. If a shows ratings go down during that period they are talking allll about Obama then they will get the hint pretty quick I would think.