A fair analysis.

Seriously, as I have said before, the difference between obama and mccain is cosmetic. The differences between the democratic party and the republican party are rhetorical. They both work for the same people. Policy is being defined, not by the populace or even the politicians, but by corporate and banking interests.

Please people, just vote third party, there is no way that electing either of these two goons will change anything.

There is, I hope, still opportunity to maintain our liberty and right the wrongs done in our name. But we cannot look to figureheads, prophets, and heroes. The first realization is that we have gone mad as a civilization, and that we can only correct the situation by healing our own world views, and approaching policy with ration.

Peace.

Sent by Jody Sol | 9:33 PM ET | 08-29-2008

How could a life long Democrat not be sure about Obama? Did Glenn "know and get comfortable" with other Democratic presidents before voting for them? This article echos my grandma, who in her 70's is a lifelong democrat and planning to vote for McCain, probably for the same reason Glenn will vote for him . . . my grandma grew up in Georgia and racism runs deep in her blood. All I can do is hope that younger voters turn out in higher numbers than these old racist geezers.

Sent by Brittany Dunn | 10:55 PM ET | 08-29-2008

Now that McCain has picked an absolute unknown as his running mate, perhaps people like Morrison will realize they know more about Obama than about the woman an old guy who has already had melanoma has chosen to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. All we know about her so far is that she is completely opposed to all the values Democrats hold dear.

Sent by Tabby | 10:04 AM ET | 08-30-2008

How are they going to "get to know" either candidate? How much of what either candidate says gets into the rural newspaper? Make an informed decision if you're going to vote.
I also disagree with the first comment here. I think Obama is different. I believe that HE BELIEVES in what he wants to accomplish. I'm convinced that both candidates would set out to do exactly what they say. Which is why I've supported Obama from the beginning.

Sent by Lori Batzloff | 10:38 AM ET | 08-30-2008

"Brittany Dunn"

Well said!

Sent by tobloyd | 10:49 AM ET | 08-30-2008

I have to echo what others have said and that I have found to be true. I have come across the "I don't feel like I know him" sentiment from many older Democrats and, perhaps I am biased, but it seems to be code for "I'm not ready to vote for him because of his race." When I discuss Obama with them, some of whom are family members, and either answer their questions or show them where they can find all of the information they would need to make an informed choice either way, they still hem and haw and the discomfort is palpable.
I wouldn't mind their voting for either candidate, but I'm hoping for a reason based on reason.

Sent by Sean DeLuca | 2:52 PM ET | 08-30-2008

As an African-American male, it's been heartening to see many of the younger generation ready to support someone regardless of race. At the same time, it's been sad to see much of the older generation (and too many of the younger generation) revealing old biases during this race. I can only hope that people will truly seek to make informed decisions.

Sent by Wil | 3:40 PM ET | 08-30-2008

The point Glenn Morrison was making is that all anyone really knows about Obama is what he and his handlers want people to know. In other words, his is a manufactured image, created for public consumption, then spoon-fed in careful bites.

There are those who think they "know" Obama, and then there are those who are willing to admit that they dont. If that is racism, then so be it. But, if it is racism, then it can equally be turned on it's ear by saying that those who support Obama are only doing so because of his race. They say they know him only because they thus rationalise their own racism. One assessment seems as fair as the other. If not, then neither is fair.

So, let's be real here. There simply aren't enough available facts here to make such rash accusations.

Sent by Jonathon Plimpton | 11:03 PM ET | 08-30-2008

Obama turned off a lot of women voters by demonstrating his sexism during the primary process, which only got worse when he didn't even consider HRC for VP. McCain went where Obama's sexism prevented him from going. Obama needs to suck it up and deal with the fall out of his character and decisions in alienating the female vote. And sorry, but these female doesn't fall in line with what Oprah thinks on the matter.

Sent by DK | 10:05 AM ET | 08-31-2008

DK - can you name a precise event or statement that demonstrated Obama's sexism? I paid close attention to the primaries and I don't recall anything except his expressed admiration and support of strong-willed, intelligent women like his mother, his wife Michelle, his sisters, and many other women who've worked with him in Chicago. Seriously, if you have some concrete proof for your accusation of sexism I'd like to know about it, as a feminist myself. I don't buy the answer that his choice to select Biden over Hillary as VP was proof of sexism. She is brilliant and has great foreign policy experience, and personally I think she should run for prez again and will win. This just wasn't her time. If you're truly a supporter of Hillary, then you would see through McCain's choice of Palin as a pandering move to get the female vote by just sticking a woman's name, any woman, to his ticket. She is ANTI everything that Hillary stood for and has far less experience than any VP in history. Plus, did you miss hearing about McCain's suggestion that his wife enter a topless beauty pageant at Sturgess Bike Rally??? C'mon, really, he's a egotistical, sexist old-guard who thinks this youthful former pageant queen wearing a bear rug with an oil slick, Palin, will capture the female vote. Don't reduce yourself to that - vote for policies that support women, rather than some symbolic figurehead.

Sent by jessica | 4:48 PM ET | 08-31-2008

Jessica, I assume you must be an Obama Zombie that chooses her candidate on personal biography and celebrity endorsement. I'm sure Obama is comfortable with women in the roles of mother, wife and sister. Let's be clear, I never said I was voting for McCain only that I am not voting for Obama. The point is in this argument, as Governor of Alaska Palin has more executive experience than Obama and more military command experience than Obama. She happens to consider herself a pro-life feminist and yes, folks, there happens to be such a thing - as much as NOW would like to pretend they don't exist. I think she represents more than what you have reduced her to in your comments, which seems to be someone not worthy of respect. If you truly are a feminist you wouldn't be attacking Palin in this way. McCain isn't just sticking any woman on his ticket and to claim such is belittling to all of Palin's accomplishments as a woman and a politician who happens to appeal to a number of demographics and shared values McCain hopes to base his candidacy.

Sent by DK | 7:30 PM ET | 08-31-2008

All the focus on "sexism" and "racism" is such a convenient distraction from the fact that the only two people in the entire Democratic and Republican Presidential fields in the 2008 presidential process that were worth a darn were Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul.

Call me "sexist," "racist" or both... but in 2008 I'll be either casting my vote for Libertarian nominee Bob Barr, Constitution Party's Chuck Baldwin, or writing in "Ron Paul".

I'd rather "throw away" my vote than contribute one more iota to the further destruction of this country, which will only be hastened with an Obama or McCain presidency.

Choosing between these two is like choosing the flavor of your tyranny. It comes in all colors and sexes, apparently.

A debate between these two consists of, not whether we should be fighting an idiotic War on Terror that transfers our nation's wealth to international bankers, but WHERE we should fight it next.

McCain is a "maverick," but he pushes the same interventionist foreign policy that is leading this nation to ruin and destroying its reputation as "Freedom Loving" in the eyes of the world.

Obama is all about "change," yet he votes to give telecom companies immunity in all future warrantless surveillance cases. Some "change." I don't care if you're black, brown, or the hybrid mulatto you are, you are still a globalist scumbag. I almost hope you ARE elected just so I can turn to all your misguided supporters and say with a grin, "I told you so."

Sent by Brad Linzy | 1:05 AM ET | 09-01-2008