Comments on: Barack Obama Formally Accepts The Nomination

By: Mur

Mur — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:54:52 +0000

In 8 yrs. McCain will be 80 years old!

By: Tony

Tony — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:59:49 +0000

Trent – I agree with you. I got chills. Yes, we can folks. It is time for change.

PaulV – you did way too much crack.

By: Paz

Paz — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:04:04 +0000

I would certainly never vote for a candidate solely on race/gender/religion/etc, but I admit, it is so unbeliveably amazing and inspiring that there actually is an African American candidate in a major party. Segregation was in place only decades ago!
I am happy to not vote based on the lesser of 2 evils, but rather to vote for someone I actually believe in.

By: B

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:48:00 +0000

Haha… OllyDolly you stole my thunder! I was just about to comment that I was Canadian and that I too want to vote for Obama!! LOL :)

By: SueBird

SueBird — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:44:14 +0000

so that’s what i’m feeling!! it’s HOPE! it’s been so long since i’ve felt it, i was having a hard time putting a name on it…. thanks T. the speech was amazing. O B A M A 2008!!!!!!!!!!

By: OllyDolly

OllyDolly — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:13:43 +0000

Canada for Obama!

By: Kait36

Kait36 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:58:42 +0000

What an exciting night!! What an amazing speech!

By: Verodemort

Verodemort — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:21:30 +0000

Obama/Biden 08!!!

McCain is old, out of touch, and is parading around the same ideals of the Bush administration. If you believe we need some change, please Vote Obama/Biden!!

And for all you people out there who thinks he doesn’t answer question, check your information better. He has a great website that answers all your questions, as well as numerous youtube video’s of debates or even check out CNN. They got it all summerized for you, where the cainidates stand and what not. Be informed! Register to Vote! These are important times, folks, so choose wisely!

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:13:32 +0000

For the fist time in my 27 years, I am excited about this presidential election, excited for change! Life here in Michigan is getting worse and worse for so many hardworking people, and 4 more years under basically THE SAME government as we have been for the past 8 years will run us in to the ground!

So, I am proud and excited to be voting for Obama!

oh, and comparing him to hitler???? really? wow.

By: Laynie

Laynie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:05:18 +0000

I think mccain picked a girl as vp because he was all ‘shit. i’m going to loose this, let me quick think of a way to get votes’

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:01:14 +0000

I wanted Hilary (and I’m proud to say it), but now my vote will be for Obama. The Republicans have severely screwed up this country and we cannot let them win again. McCain is just as EVIL as Bush and all people need to see this. Like a t-shirt said the other day “Barock the vote!”

By: Carmel

Carmel — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:27:36 +0000

I LOVE OBAMA… and I’M CANADIAN!!!!!!! :)

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:25:57 +0000

“This was never about me, it never has — it’s always been about you.”

I started crying when he said that…

By: just me

just me — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:25:46 +0000

For those of you who are pro-Obama remember ALL POLITICIANS will say what you want to hear. In obamas case not really answer anything at all in my opinion. His vision changes if you go back to the original debates, and trust me I have followed this from the start, you will see how when he answers a question he doesn’t quite answer it. A little vague answer and then a story, like how his mom caught cancer… Catching cancer is impossible just fyi. And yes he did say that so go back and watch the clips from when he was asked about healthcare. He is wavering back and forth, choosing someone who will be the vp but end up making decisions for him. In my not so humble opinion I don’t think he will make it. Here is my prediction should he get elected we will see a few good months but then the true light will shine and the change will come, however it will not be this glorious one you obama supporters think it will be. The economy always goes up with new blood in the office but that wanes after a few months. So Obama will not be getting my vote, I will write in ronald mcdonald first.

By: zahra

zahra — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:23:41 +0000

Although its going to be a difficult 8 years correcting all the numerous and abundant wrongs of the (finally soon to be =D) president I think we should remember that nothing can ever change without trying first! If we don’t vote for change then we’ll have nothing but McCain, and Bush forever!

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:18 +0000

This was a wonderful speech and I certainly hope Obama can deliver on his promises. I’m voting for him, don’t get me wrong, but I’m pretty much skeptical of politicians from either party- period. I want very much to believe in Obama and what he stands for, and I’ll root for him the whole way, but I just hope he can put some action behind those words if he makes it into office come November.

For those of you who are anti-Obama — please keep in mind that ALL politicians will give you a song and dance to woo you to their side. You may not like what you hear coming out of Obama’s mouth…but be wary of the same rhetoric coming from McCain. McCain USED to be a maverick…until he decided to run for office and began backing the Bush administration nine times out of ten. I had respect for him when he wasn’t afraid to zig while much of his party was zagging. Now he just makes me sad. Yet another sellout, IMO.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:51:39 +0000

Why must it always be about Democrats & Republicans? Why must it still be about race or gender? The future I want is when there is no such thing weighing in on people’s decisions. Even those who are avid supporters of Obama (of which I am) when you say that you are excited a black man may be President, or that a woman be VP…you’re still making it about race and gender. To truly listen to the words of MLK would be to disregard Democrat v. Republican, Black v. White, and Female v. Male and vote for the cadidates who simply are the best. The person whose speech moves you to tears, or stirs up hope in you and makes your spirits elevated.
That person for me, is Barack Obama.

And to those from either “side” that say that the other candidate is full of empty promises as we Americans tend to say year after year….how sad is that? That we are so jaded that we assume that everyone is lying to us just to get our vote. I choose to believe that there are good people in this country that honestly want to do the things they promise and set forth. The thing to remember for anyone that becomes President is that decisions in this nation are not made by one person alone, any idea, be it good or bad, must first pass through the ranks of government. So just think, that just because someone does not deliver everything they said they would doesn’t mean they didn’t try…it means no one helped them get it done.

We are the greatest nation on Earth and it’s about time we stop acting like children, quit bitching, and do something about it.
YES WE CAN.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:43:56 +0000

What a fantastic speech – so articulate and intelligent. Such a nice change from the Republican Party.

By: ashley

ashley — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:22:18 +0000

I am in awe of Obama. I was so emotional through much of his speech. I got tears in my eyes more than once just thinking about what a monumental year this is. I am sorry that it has taken so long to get to this point, but I am glad that I will be able to remember this amazing election.

By: Los

Los — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:18 +0000

Mr. Obama has a lot of work ahead of him. I just like to know where all the funding is going to come from for all of his promises he made last night, you and me. False promises people.

By: novadame

novadame — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:14 +0000

I agree the speech was moving, as it was absolutely intended to be, that is politics. However I don’t appreciate the inference that Obama’s speech is on the same level of importance as MLK Jr.’s “I have a dream..” speech.

By: Panti Christ

Panti Christ — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:00:58 +0000

Didn’t Mr. Obama mention people usisng SCARE TACTICS (Paul V and crew – I’m talkin’ to you!) instead of FACTS???? How true.

By: Panti Christ

Panti Christ — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:59:30 +0000

Paul V – where in the heck do you get your info!? You are the first person I’ve ever heard of mentioning those ideas. You’re a wack-o! Oh, and where did you learn (?) to type??? Yikes! You sound like what Jane was worried about!

By: kasey

kasey — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:59:13 +0000

Paul V – actually he did tell us what he was going to do – maybe you didn’t watch the whole thing????

By: kasey

kasey — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:58:08 +0000

it was an amazing speech – and how refreshing to have someone WRITE HIS OWN speech!!!!! truly impressive – i had chills!

it is so funny to hear the republicans liken him to Hitler, you know, if McCain had inspired so many people and had such an incredible turn-out at his event, they would have loved it. what sore losers!!