Is it the concern of The New York Observer only ?
Actually, the similarities between Carter and Obama are considerable. Like Obama, Carter鈥檚 resume included service in a state Legislature (rare for a president), and only a very brief stint in high-profile office, his single term as Georgia鈥檚 governor from 1970 to 1974. Obama, of course, has only been in the U.S. Senate since 2005, after an eight-year run in the Illinois state Senate.
Both also outsmarted their intra-party foes when it came to primary strategy. In 鈥?6, Carter was the lone Democrat to comprehend the opportunities that attended the proliferation of state primaries and caucuses, entering the race early and targeting every state, a tactic that produced weekly victories, hordes of delegates, and a gathering sense of momentum that left his late-starting rivals in the dust. Similarly, the wisdom of Obama鈥檚 decision to contest small caucus states and all of the mid-size contests between Super Tuesday and March 4鈥攁nd the lack o and the lack of wisdom in Hillary Clinton鈥檚 decision not to do so鈥攊s only now becoming clear.
Most significantly, both men came along at exactly the right time. Carter鈥檚 peanut-farmer-from-Plains simplicity and his oft-repeated promise that he 鈥渨ill never lie to you鈥?were powerful political weapons after Nixon and his wiretapping, his plumbers and his pardon from Ford. And Obama鈥檚 message of hope鈥攁nd his own life story鈥攔esonates with an electorate that, after these past eight years, feels utterly disconnected from its government and simply wants to believe in someone again.
In the 鈥?6 primaries, Carter鈥檚 Democratic foes at first ignored his trust theme and then鈥攚hen it was too late鈥攂rayed against it, warning that he鈥檇 been maddeningly vague about what he鈥檇 actually do as president. Hillary Clinton鈥檚 warnings about Obama, it appears, have been just as tardy and futile.
But the 鈥?6 example tells us that criticisms that don鈥檛 stick during the primary season can still work in the genera Jimmy Carter was a great guy. It hurts to say it here. Becasue you guys will get as riled up as a hornets nest if i do
but Jimmy was a great president. He always gets a bad rap over that Iran issue. When in fact there was a terrible dust storm that day that messed up the whole operation.
Obama would make a great president, hes the only Democrat who can beat John McCain.
OBAMA '08 The Bible has warned us that 'A man will come from the East that will be charismatic in nature and have proposed solutions for all our problems and his rhetoric will attract many supporters!'
When will our pathetic Nation quit turning their back on God and understand that this man is 'A Muslim'....First, Last and always....and we are AT WAR with the Muslim Nation, whether our bleeding-heart, secular, Liberal friends believe it or not. This man fits every description from the Bible of the 'Anti-Christ'!
I'm just glad to know that there are others that are frightened by this man!
Very interesting and something that should be considered in your choice.
snopes.com ..CONFIRMS that this history info on obama is factual. Check for yourself.
Who is Barack Obama?
Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita , Kansas.
Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii.
When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya. His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia.
When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocated to Indonesia. Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a Catholic school.
Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, 'He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school.'
Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical.
Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's
education.
Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta.
Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran.
Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches. Do you want someone like this as your PRESIDENT?
Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy.
The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States, one of their own!
Would you want this man leading our country?...... NOT ME.
and thats what i feel about that. Bang on target man! You have got it right. They do appear to be very similar I am not concerned , in spite of all the comparison ,Jimmy Carter is the past, Obama is the future. You people that think Barack Hussein Obama will make a good candidate against John McCain have serious issues with your thought process. You think Hillary Rhodham Clinton will bring the conservatives out to vote. Barack Hussein Obama is the one that will bring the Republicans together and from what I can see about 35% of the democratic party. I have access to some internal polling and did you know that 1 in 6 democrats said they would never vote for the muslim under any circumstances. You are right,he will remain muslim in part,unless he wishfully accepts total conversion into Christianity and adopts a Christian name,like Jimmy Carter aswell and that is not OK with the State in America.No body should be concerned. |
