Comments on: The Latest Las Vegas Odds Say that Obama Will be the Next President

By: Michael Gutierrez

Michael Gutierrez — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:29:27 +0000

I reject the contention that Obama is vague. In my lifetime, there has been no candidate for the US Presidency that has been more clear and candid about their goals and plan as President.

An anecdote: Obama has a website that allows every American to enter information that reflects their tax profile and shows what their tax savings would be under an Obama or McCain administration.
According to Obama's site my tax profile shows I will have no additional tax relief under either candidate. I find that honesty refreshing.

As an American, I have seen corruption and scandal in US elections over the past eight years because of the Republican Party. It is so obvious it's embarassing.

I hope this is the year that the USA wakes up.

By: slamkitty

slamkitty — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:35:38 +0000

Michael said, "Why look at substance when you can have style?" I suppose all of that "substance" slung about by "w" just burned us out.

By: Robert W. Adams

Robert W. Adams — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:21:52 +0000

Vague? There is no better example of vague than Reagan. He was vague throughout his career, including his eight-years as President. He still is admired.

Remember the news conferences when the press never took notes while Reagan answered questions. Afterwards, the White House staff would tell the press what Reagan meant. Reagan's answers little resembled the story that was carried by the media.

Vague is a valuable political commodity with the public.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:57:02 +0000

It is interesting the Kevin Rudd got the nod to lead Australia with vague promises, and marketing slogans.

It is also interesting that it was a similar strategy utilised by Tony Blair to get into power, and it looks like Obama is the next.

Why look at substance when you can have style?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:41:32 +0000

They probably all feel the same as me. I live in SE Asia but my income is in USD. My take on McCain is that he will spend, spend, spend on the war, and bailout, bailout, bailout on everything else. With Obama we don't know because nobody can hear what he says over the cheering crowds. And so we remain optimistic.

What do your Austrians have to say about that? Foolishness I suppose. Nice to hear about Volcker, I hadn't realized he was involved.