He not only flip-flops, he lies

Not only is Obama flip-flopping all over the place, but apparently he can't (or doesn't want) to remember what bills he voted on.

In his "Country I Love" television ad, Obama says that he "extended healthcare for wounded troops that had been neglected" and cited Public Law 110-181 as proof of this.

The problem? Obama didn't bother to show up and vote for Public Law 110-181.

How is Obama like a fish out of water

He's flip flopping all over the place.

In a Washington Post Op-Ed piece, Charles Krauthhammer points out the follow changes Obama has made since "winning" the democratic nomination.

1. The Flag Pin. Obama had said he didn't wear a flag pin because after September 11th it had become "became a substitute for, I think, true patriotism." Obama is now wearing a flag pin. I gues he needs to substitute something for his lack of true patriotism now.
2. Guns. When the Supreme Court came down in favor of Heller, and declared that the Second Admendment is an individual right, Obama declared that he agreed with the Supreme Court decision. However, he is previously on record as having stated that the D.C. gun ban is constitutional. Additionally, Obama is probably the most anti-gun politician out there next to Carolyn McCarthy and Mike Bloomberg.
3. NAFTA. Told the Canadians, his anti-trade rhetoric was just populist posturing.
4. Warrentless Wiretaps. Obama now will vote in favor of the new FISA bill.
5. Campaign Finance Reform. Changed opinion on public financing when he released that he needed to abandon public financing to maximize how much money he could take in.
6. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Talks would no longer be unconditional. How long until there will be no talks?
7. Iraq. No longer unconditional fixed 16-month timetable. He now states "we've got to make sure that our troops are safe and that Iraq is stable." and that "when I go to Iraq . . . I'll have more information and will continue to refine my policies." How long until reality meets Mr. Obama and he realizes that you can't have a fixed timetable.

Obama is a slick orator. Obama is charismatic. Unfortunately these thing don't help you be a good leader.

On his blog Lew Rockwell says:

McCain seems to despise the Constitution and America's founding traditions, for one thing.

But is this really true? Granted McCain isn't as pro-liberty as Ron Paul, but then again who is? Out of the candidates that stand a chance of winning the election, McCain is most likely to support the Constitution, what you think Obama is going to respect the bill of rights?

It is about who you dislike the most

Apparently this election cycle is not about which candidate will do the best job, but rather which candidate you don't want to see win. Case in point, Hillary supporters for John McCain. Apparently, there are a number of Clinton supporters who so dislike Obama, that they would rather see a Republican win. Likewise, there is often much talk in the media about right winger's who would rather see a Democrat than vote for that "Aisle Crosser" John McCain.

Personally, I'd rather see McCain win than Obama, because I think Obama will increase the size of the Federal Government greatly, McCain not as much. I guess for me, it is also who I dislike the most.

Religion and the Constitution

Religion Clause is an interesting blog focusing on the first amendment to the Constitution. It isn't focusing on the free speech, but rather as the name suggests the religion clause of the first amendment.

There are a number of articles relating to the Presidential candidates pandering to one religious group or another. As a religious and spiritual person, I find this pandering to be offensive. I always thought the religion clause was meant to keep government out of religion and religion out of government, unfortunately, it does nothing about keeping religion out of politics.

What is wrong with Obama

My Brother recently asked me to help him decide which Presidential candidate he should support. He didn't want me to tell him positive things about the candidates, but rather wanted me to give him a list of 10 things that are wrong with a candidate. I listed a number of problems I felt the candidates had, and continued to think about this for a while.

Well I just found Apocalypse 2008: Obama. This blog has a number issues with Obama, in particular:

1. Associates:
• Rev. Wright
• Tony Rezko
• Hatem El-Hady (former head of a Hamas connected organization)
• Bill Ayres
2. Weak on terrorism, Hamas would like Obama elected
3. Weak on foreign policy

plus many other reasons. Definitely worth a look.