Comments on: I Have Questions for Barack Obama

By: marie michel

marie michel — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:57:27 +0000

I like to know if Obama will give the Haitians a TPS, like he promised when he was running for president, now he’s president he had not said anything else regarding that fact. and if so when?
if not let the people know.

By: Demetrius Banks

Demetrius Banks — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:43:59 +0000

I just want to ask one little question, but has crazy results. Why do guys who are paying child support and trying to find a job in this ecomony get put into jail for not having a job? I mean if you got laid off and noone is hiring what can you do? You try the temp services and the judge still lock a man up for trying. A man gets 6-12 months in jail. If you are incarcerated how you find a job? I just wanted to know is Barack going to do anything about that? Thank you.

By: josana

josana — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:01:02 +0000

hi obama u is the right perisend for our country write me back love obama

By: Jim Keating

Jim Keating — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:25:05 +0000

What are you going to do about the massive trade deficite with China?
I think this is affecting the economy big time!

~~Sincerely; Jim Keating~~

By: Albert Johnson

Albert Johnson — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:20:09 +0000

you are talking about helping the middle class by income tax credits - good idea, but they have to work first to earn the money to pay taxes in the first place - the price of gas dropped to $2.15 in the town that I live in today - was checking out and a lady beside me said ” boy if it keeps like this I can have a Thanksgiving and buy presents for my kids” - I have never felt that the Goverment should be involded with the free market - yet we just bailed out the people that got us into this mess - billions of dollars to people that made their money and will make more - why not do a very simple thing - let the Feds regulate price of gas to $2.49 for the next 6 months and set the cost of Heating fuel - that the ederly and low income people use - at the same price and to me that would stimulate the economy more than the steps we have taken - simple but true!

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:44:56 +0000

Great question! I am still undecided. I really want to no why he wants to bring back capital gains and the death tax. Seems like Americans worked so hard to get rid of both of these.

By: shannon

shannon — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:57:38 +0000

My question is: What relief can be done for the middle class that had to wipe out their 401k plans to make it this past year? Can they waive the penalty fees? I know that someone talked about this for ones that had to withdraw 10,000.00 or less but what about higher amounts?

By: Mike Buscher

Mike Buscher — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:18:15 +0000

I am trying to make up my mind as to who to vote for. I have noticed a Flag behind Barack Obama in many pictures that looks different. Can you tell me what that is all about. Is this a new Flag? What does it represent?

By: cheryl

cheryl — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:25:53 +0000

my question for you is. with the economy the way it is,can they put a hold on raising the pricws on the utilities such as the electric and the rest? till we all get back on our feet. AS you know the first of the year is coming up and pay raises will be coming for some of us and we can not get ahead., and save some money because they go up as fast as our raises come, last year we only saved $1.00 per week. I think this will also help all of us.
can you try and do something about this.
thank you
ps my husband and i are routing for you. to win.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:12:33 +0000

Here is my question: I am what used to be considered middle income. I have twin daughters in their second year of college. If we are wanting to give our kids a higher education, how are you going to make it so the cost of college is more in line with the middle income families budget?? At this point all middle income people are sturggling to pay to send their kids to college. At this point, because my husband makes good money we can’t even get any assistance to get them and us help.

By: yary

yary — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:40:06 +0000

I HAVE A QUESTION, ACTUALLY I HAVE ALOT TO SAY. AM JUST A TYPICAL WOMAN FROM JERSEY AND WHAT AM ABOUT TO SAY MAY MAKE NO SENSE BUT IS OK. FIRST OF ALL, WHY CAN’T ALL CHILDREN GET HEALTH INSURANCE NO MATTER WHAT THE PARENTS INCOME IS? ALL CHILDREN SHOULD GET HEALTH INSURANCE. THE GOVERMENT IN MY OPINION NEEDS TO STOP WASTING MONEY ON OTHER COUNTRIES WE HAVE NO BUSINESSS ON AND INVEST THAT MONEY IN PUTTING STREET LIGHT IN SOME OF THIS DARK HIGHWAYS. I HAVE ALOT TO SAY BUT I’LL KEEP THE REST TO MYSELF FOR NOW. IF ANYBODY AGREES WITH ANYTHING I SAID COMMENT BACK.

By: the palimpsest Have to ask - the palimpsest

the palimpsest Have to ask - the palimpsest — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:32:11 +0000

[...] No Quarter is no friend of Barack Obama but I have to say Melissa McEwan posed some really dynamite questions for Obama here. [...]

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:49:15 +0000

and when associate with people who hate Jews and white people. (when you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas).

My parents used to say the same thing.

And aren’t you tired of all this specious hate, it’s so easy to manipulate those who think this is an offense.

You know, hate is a means of encouraging division, the next logical step of misogyny and racism, ala Cheney, and Bush.

And people who think hate is a weapon aren’t exactly the brightest things that ever walked.

By: VIRGINIA DAVIS

VIRGINIA DAVIS — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:21:45 +0000

Have we forgotten how good the economy was when the Clintons were in the white house. I just don’t trust Obama. My reason are. He will not wear the american flag pin. His wife comment on only just now being proud of America. His church giving Farricon a reward or praise. I just buy his reason for not wearing the flag pin. His wife has been blessed to get a good education in our country etc… and when associate with people who hate Jews and white people. (when you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas). Yes Bill had a thing for women and for some reason we blame Hillary. Alot of other presidents had their women too. Some won’t vote Hillary because she is a women. What better change could there be than vote for a women. You know Jesus loved women too and I think he would approve of her. I don’t think the Bible said women could not lead. I love Hillary and from what I have seen of her daughter. She seems to be a nice young lady. I have 3 daughters and I know a good one when I see one. It is time for change . A woman in the white house.

By: Jo Ann

Jo Ann — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:45:18 +0000

Yea, I really question Obama…The only good quality that I have seen is he is a very good speaker…eloquent…masterful speaker…that does not know anything it seems about foreign affairs…There are so many questions surrounding this guy that seems to of come out of know where and only in the senate a few years…He had a continual voting record more liberal than anyone…To me he not only seems not loyal to American ideas but almost new age and very non emotional to those things that are inflamatory…Who is this guy REALLY??

By: SUSAN BOSWINKLE

SUSAN BOSWINKLE — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:48:44 +0000

Sen. Obama,
On the Illegal Immigrate issue. I feel we are only getting double talk from you, Hillary and John McCain. My question is what part of illegal is it none of you seem to understand?
If anyone in my family, and for 5 generations we have been born in this country, did any thing illegal, trust me we would be arrested and investigated.
If the offspring of the illegals are of majority age then they should be able to stay and have a the rights of American citizens. But, if they have minor children born in this country the option should be either they find someone to raise their children in America for them or take them back with them. When this children reach majority, they should decide for themselves if they which to return to this country.
I am for returning all Illegals to the country of their birth. I am for them going to the back to the line to get visas. Paying a fine is just telling them, its OK we don’t really care you are here illegally, we’ll give you a job, social services, food stamps, housing, drivers licences (even if you use someone elses ID, which is identity thief if I’m not mistaken) free medical care and any other program they’d quailty for.
What about the true, legal Americans who just fall above the level to quailfy for the same programs, but we just tell them SO SORRY.
I truly think you are the best canidate for Preidency, but a extremely hard stand must be made for illegals.
Why is it no one just comes out and point blank state this is a problem that must be look into immediately knowing it’s illegal?

By: Dark Matter

Dark Matter — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:37:27 +0000

I feel like I should defend college students. We aren’t all Ron Paul or Barack Obama supporters. Oddly, though, these two groups have a lot in common, including a blind, absolute love of their candidates regardless of any evidence or anything they say. I was an Edwards supporter and have been ever since he declared his candidacy. I haven’t decided yet whether I prefer Clinton or Obama in his absense, since both disappoint me in a lot of ways, but I’m leaning towards Hillary. Barack makes very pretty speeches and talks a lot about change, but I don’t see much of a record to back it up and he hasn’t answered any of Melissa’s questions to my satisfaction. Until I can be sure that he has the backbone to stand up to the Republican party and defeat John McCain, I can’t support him wholeheartedly. It’s an argument that I have near-daily with some of my friends.

By: Sherry Chandler » The Snub and other old news

Sherry Chandler » The Snub and other old news — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:22:23 +0000

[...] constant playing to some of the most hateful right-wing politics and politicians leaves me, like Melissa McEwan, with questions for Obama, including this one: 3. Assume for a moment that you are nominated and subsequently elected, and, [...]

By: rjj

rjj — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:07:35 +0000

Remember folks that Bill was IMPEACHED by the House. Want some more of that cake and eat it too?

For these tizzies of political asthenia, apply eau de cologne to the temples and have a nice lie-down on the nearest fainting couch until The Man on Horseback arrives.

As I recall, when the public was forced to take a look at the writhings in the Washington worm-close,** it was horrified - then outraged. The Dems were spineless, the media were complicit - it was public opinion that prevented this coup attempt from being successful.

** definition of worm-close: the snake pits into which folks were tossed in the eddas.

By: Mr.Murder

Mr.Murder — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:34:58 +0000

Faith based Reasoning would prevent Conservatives from being moved by facts.

In fact, when has Barack ponied up proof for any of his work?

He’s yet to host a single European subcommittee that he chairs in Foreign Relations, at a time when NATO’s back is breaking in Afghanistan.

That alone is a disqualifier.