Obama has demonstrated his experience, judgment

[Ethelk2044]

http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=171320§ion=Opinion&forumcomm_check_return&freebie_check&CFID=42713663&CFTOKEN=93948034&jsessionid=8830a5eebc392a581432

applaud The Forum for its recognition of the movement forming around the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama (editorial, July 5).

For Obama to attract over 258,000 individual contributors over the span of a mere five months is astonishing. And the nearly $60 million dollars raised by the campaign fundamentally changes the make-up of the race, especially considering so many other candidates are accepting contributions from lobbyists and political action committees. Obama does not. Beyond the dollar figures, it is also interesting to note that over 600,000 Americans have visited www.barackobama.com and volunteered for the campaign.

All of this indicates a fundamental movement for change in our nation’s politics. Obama readily admits that these numbers along with the enormous crowds being generated at his appearances are not rallying to Barack Obama the individual. They’re being drawn by Barack Obama the candidate and messenger of change. A change in how we conduct our national affairs, rejecting the polarized cynicism of Washington, so that we can work together to accomplish the common goals of our country. In Obama’s words, “We can build a new kind of politics that recognizes we’re all connected as one people, that we rise or fall as one nation, and that we’re ready to turn the page and start anew.”

However, your editorial goes on to describe Obama in terms of experience as being “an empty suit.” Admittedly Obama has not been in the national spotlight for very long. Voters, while having distinctively positive feelings about Obama, do not yet have a lot of background information about his life and history of leadership. But inexperienced or an empty suit? I don’t think so. Obama is someone who not only speaks about change, but has spent a lifetime working to bring it about.

[insanad]

1. We've seen what "Experience" has done in Washington

Washington is full of "Experienced" politicians and yet it wallows in gridlock much of the time, paralyzed by partisan politics and special interest favors. Even the "Good Ol Boys" in the Republican Administration who seem to have all the experience in the world have nothing but shame and corruption to hold their careers up.

Something I was impressed with in listening to and reading about Barack Obama is his desire and skill in bringing together diverse parties to help accomplish a goal. This is one of the more important skills in great leadership, the ability to direct and delegate to other talented and skilled, even connected people. As one of the people in "We the People", I believe Barack Obama will represent us and the wishes of the nation, first in helping us get out of Iraq, then helping in our national domestic issues like health care reform, environmental improvements, and especially making the government something we can be proud of again. I look forward to him being our next president.

[Ethelk2044]

3. His Ability to pull people together is what this country needs.

[Kingstree]

2. Obama message is getting across America

and his conviction to lead this country in the right direction is steadily being conveyed and accepted by the American public. He is a "true believer" and he wants to get this country back on the right track, not bask in the glory of being President or securing a legacy. Obama's patience, attention to detail and overall caring for the american public is what we need. Barack, just keep pace and follow through. His supporters know he's for real and everyday millions are being convinced too.

[barack4prez]

4. From your keyboard to

God's ear. It's an uphill road, though.

[MalloyLiberal]

5. Yeah, he's shown his experience and judgment:

He has none.

[maximusveritas]

6. Time to put you on ignore