I agree that it could be a plant.

But it's a good question. And I think one that needs to be brought out and discussed. There's a lot of hatred swirling around and if there is anything to the idea of us all being "one" and connected in some way, we have a horrible sickness of hatred in the country that needs to be addressed.

Maybe Obama wants to talk about it. Bring it out in the open. Maybe he didn't want to stand up there and say, "You know... a lot of people hate me"...

Seems to fit right in with how this administration likes to use children to manipulate emotions and further agendas. I'd say a plant wasn't only possible... but likely.

Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic

I couldn't agree more. I am a strong believer in personal responsibility and accountability. My signature alludes to that. Both of these issues feed the sickness in this country today, IMO.

Wouldn't personal responsibility and accountability include paying your own doctor bills and living a life style that prevents you from getting sick in the first place? How is it personally responsible to have someone else foot the bill for your needs?

Originally posted by whitewave

Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic

I couldn't agree more. I am a strong believer in personal responsibility and accountability. My signature alludes to that. Both of these issues feed the sickness in this country today, IMO.

Wouldn't personal responsibility and accountability include paying your own doctor bills and living a life style that prevents you from getting sick in the first place? How is it personally responsible to have someone else foot the bill for your needs?

Isn't it cruel and oppressive to let someone's medical needs unfulfilled when all they lack is money? I think you are a tad bit confused. Come back a bit later when you actually understand what you stand for.

Originally posted by whitewave
Wouldn't personal responsibility and accountability include paying your own doctor bills and living a life style that prevents you from getting sick in the first place? How is it personally responsible to have someone else foot the bill for your needs?

This is off topic, but I will answer your question with my opinion on the matter.

Personal responsibility is something that each person chooses for themselves. It's not something that one can force on someone else. It's a choice I make for me. And yes, it does include paying my own doctor bills and I do that.

Having said that, I realize that there are some people who, for whatever reason, are not able or willing to choose personal responsibility for themselves in all aspects of life. Having lived on the street myself and being familiar with how life just doesn't seem to work right sometimes, I understand that some people need help just to get along. There are also some who take advantage of government programs.

I want to live in a society where we take care of those who can't or don't take care of themselves. I don't want to live in a society where we take care of number one and forget about the rest. Because I'd rather help pay for a lazy bum that sits at home smoking and drinking and taking advantage of a government program than to deny someone who really was doing the best they could and still couldn't make ends meet, just so I could have a few more dollars in my bank account.

I hope that answers your question.

I think the hatred of Obama does not come from Obama's policies, character, or deeds, but from the widespread insecurity and frustration many people in America have.

Years ago, America was more prosperous and influential than it was today. (Or at least many people who hate Obama think that way.) White people from middle America enjoyed prosperity and security. They had good jobs, a safe and stable society, and life was generally good.

Now the world is not what it was. (Or at least many people who hate Obama think that way.) Middle America has lost many jobs to foreign competition. Middle America now perceives it has problems with drugs, shattered families, and crime. It feels it is being left behind as Foreign countries and those snooty people in California and New York progress.

Then along comes Barack Hussein Obama. He is not a White Guy from Middle America, but a Black Man who might not be a Christian and might not be a "real" American. He is part of that Ivy League educated elite class that has left Middle America behind.

Given Obama's background and widespread discontent in Middle America, it is quite easy for Obama's political foes to portray him as the enemy. Obama's foes can easily harness the widespread discontent and focus it on Obama.

This is why criticism of Obama appears scatological and incoherent to the neutral outside observer. Obama's foes need to strike chords on tangential issues like Obama's ethnic background or the fact he does not drink beer like a "real" American so they can enrage the viscera's of middle America in order to address substantive issues like healthcare reform.

Originally posted by hotpinkurinalmint
I think the hatred of Obama does not come from Obama's policies, character, or deeds, but from the widespread insecurity and frustration many people in America have.

Years ago, America was more prosperous and influential than it was today. (Or at least many people who hate Obama think that way.) White people from middle America enjoyed prosperity and security. They had good jobs, a safe and stable society, and life was generally good.

Now the world is not what it was. (Or at least many people who hate Obama think that way.) Middle America has lost many jobs to foreign competition. Middle America now perceives it has problems with drugs, shattered families, and crime. It feels it is being left behind as Foreign countries and those snooty people in California and New York progress.

Then along comes Barack Hussein Obama. He is not a White Guy from Middle America, but a Black Man who might not be a Christian and might not be a "real" American. He is part of that Ivy League educated elite class that has left Middle America behind.

Given Obama's background and widespread discontent in Middle America, it is quite easy for Obama's political foes to portray him as the enemy. Obama's foes can easily harness the widespread discontent and focus it on Obama.

This is why criticism of Obama appears scatological and incoherent to the neutral outside observer. Obama's foes need to strike chords on tangential issues like Obama's ethnic background or the fact he does not drink beer like a "real" American so they can enrage the viscera's of middle America in order to address substantive issues like healthcare reform.

You are totally brain washed obama is not a black man he is a half white and

half black man. I do not see him as black or white but a person. Please

name someone that hates obama. I believe many people disagree with his

policies character and deeds and both black and white middle

American enjoyed good jobs and a sense of security. The word hatred is just

a way to stir up things in this country and the word hate just so happened to

be brought up by a small child that I will bet was prodded to ask the

question. ^Y^