Comments on: Is Barack Obama An Optimist? http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/ The Internet home for American gay conservatives. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:53:22 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Trace Phelps http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-302431 Trace Phelps Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:21:40 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-302431 Peter, No. 6, I attended my first GOP national convention in 1956, while still in high school, and then attended every one through 2004, although during the years I was in the Air Force I was never more than a spectator. The recent gathering in Denver was the first Democratic National Convention I attended. It was a surprise trip for my wife and three granddaughters, who all support Barack Obama. There's no reason for me to be in St. Paul (although it would be a pleasure to meet Dan Blatt). While I respect his military service and heroic sacrifice as a POW, I've had nothing but contempt for John McCain for a quarter century. And his letting the James Dobson crowd dictate his selection of a running mate from the ranks of the religious far right did nothing to improve the Senator's standing with me. I will either not vote for president in November or support Obama. I have not yet decided. Peter, No. 6, I attended my first GOP national convention in 1956, while still in high school, and then attended every one through 2004, although during the years I was in the Air Force I was never more than a spectator. The recent gathering in Denver was the first Democratic National Convention I attended. It was a surprise trip for my wife and three granddaughters, who all support Barack Obama.

There’s no reason for me to be in St. Paul (although it would be a pleasure to meet Dan Blatt). While I respect his military service and heroic sacrifice as a POW, I’ve had nothing but contempt for John McCain for a quarter century. And his letting the James Dobson crowd dictate his selection of a running mate from the ranks of the religious far right did nothing to improve the Senator’s standing with me.

I will either not vote for president in November or support Obama. I have not yet decided.

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-302034 Peter Hughes Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:11:08 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-302034 #5 - So will you be joining Dan at the RNC in St. Paul, or are you strictly a one-party-man? Just wondering. Regards, Peter H. #5 – So will you be joining Dan at the RNC in St. Paul, or are you strictly a one-party-man? Just wondering.

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Trace Phelps http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-302018 Trace Phelps Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:31:12 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-302018 Peter, No. 3, sorry to disappoint you. But I think the tingle is reserved for Chris Matthews (or whoever else said that). Peter, No. 3, sorry to disappoint you. But I think the tingle is reserved for Chris Matthews (or whoever else said that).

]]> By: ThatGayConservative http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-302011 ThatGayConservative Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:21:44 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-302011 How can one be an optimist when their entire message is "America sucks balls!!"? How can one be an optimist when their entire message is “America sucks balls!!”?

]]> By: Peter Hughes http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-301969 Peter Hughes Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:57:40 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-301969 #2 - Did you get a tingle up your legs as well? ;-) Regards, Peter H. #2 – Did you get a tingle up your legs as well? ;-)

Regards,
Peter H.

]]> By: Trace Phelps http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-301944 Trace Phelps Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:44:26 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-301944 Dan GPW, this isn't the first time you've opined that Barack Obama did not seem confident while delivering his acceptance address at the DNC. I don't know how it came across on TV but in person he seemed very confident, very upbeat to me, and my seats at Invesco Field were fairly close to the podium so I had a good view of him. He was clearly humbled, and early in the speech perhaps overwhelmed by the historical significance of his nomination. Dan GPW, this isn’t the first time you’ve opined that Barack Obama did not seem confident while delivering his acceptance address at the DNC. I don’t know how it came across on TV but in person he seemed very confident, very upbeat to me, and my seats at Invesco Field were fairly close to the podium so I had a good view of him. He was clearly humbled, and early in the speech perhaps overwhelmed by the historical significance of his nomination.

]]> By: Leah http://www.gaypatriot.net/2008/09/02/is-barack-obama-an-optimist/comment-page-1/#comment-301888 Leah Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:49:38 +0000 http://www.gaypatriot.net/?p=3851#comment-301888 Why do all these reports simply solidify in my mind that Obama thought, I"m black, I'm going to win this thing. Without any substance behind his words. Gustav had a large path in it's route. Why didn't Obama choose a location not too near McCain and go down there as well. Oh yes, he comes from the belief that government should take care of everything - all one needs the individual for is- taxes! Why do all these reports simply solidify in my mind that Obama thought, I”m black, I’m going to win this thing. Without any substance behind his words.

Gustav had a large path in it’s route. Why didn’t Obama choose a location not too near McCain and go down there as well. Oh yes, he comes from the belief that government should take care of everything – all one needs the individual for is- taxes!

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