I was recently asked why I did not like Obama for President of the United States. My response was because he is a socialist/progressive. When asked for more reasons, I typed up this top ten list. These are reasons besides the fact that Obama is a socialist/progressive.

1. Obama does not have the experience to be President. Of course, the comeback is “But look at Palin”. That argument, even though it isn’t relevant, seems to prove the point – either she DOESN’T have enough experience and neither does Obama, or she DOES have enough experience so why bring it up as an issue. Regardless, Sarah Palin is not running for President. And she DOES have enough experience to run for Vice President.

2. Obama does not seem to be a leader, but rather a follower. I haven’t seen an example where Obama has taken a lone stand on an issue, or where he has been decisive in a dramatic way, or where he has even clearly held to what his core beliefs are (whatever they are). There have been several examples of this even in this campaign, highlighted by the stark contrast of John McCain who is a very strong leader (and probably not a very good follower, btw). When Gustav was about to hit the gulf coast, McCain suspended the Republican Convention indefinitely. Obama made some concerned remarks from the campaign stump. When the economic “crisis” was looming with a $700 billion bailout imminent, McCain suspended his campaign and tentatively canceled the debate. Obama said “call me if you need me”. Not the actions of a strong leader in my book. Whether he is right or wrong on an issue, a President should be a strong leader. Otherwise, his advisers and the lobbyists will have way too much influence.

3. Obama is for abortion. In fact, he’s not just for abortion – he’s like major time super-duper for killing children. Even after they are born! Check out his shocking record on the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act. Now when it comes to abortion I am pretty much a one-issue guy. In almost every case I can think of, I’ll vote for the pro-life candidate over the pro-abortion candidate. But even if that’s not you, you’ve gotta be against killing a baby AFTER it’s born. I believe life begins at conception, but if life doesn’t begin at least at BIRTH, when DOES it begin? Obama will nominate judges who will uphold his evil viewpoint, and I just can’t sit by and allow that to happen.

4. Obama will destroy the nation’s health care system. I do not believe health insurance is a right. It is, rather, a product that must be paid for. And the government should not be the payee. Once the government controls the pay structure for health care, doctors will either move elsewhere or change jobs. Our health care system is the best in the world because it is the most lucrative. I am not saying that greed is the motivation for health care professionals, but there must be adequate compensation for the years of debt, sacrifice, and learning that goes into being a top-notch doctor. There must be money available to fuel research and development. Insurance helps do this. Destroy the insurance system and you destroy the health care system.

5. Obama will be a disaster for foreign policy. He is way too concerned with what other countries (including socialists, communists, and dictatorships) think about the United States. The United States is the most benevolent, forgiving, peace-loving, and tolerant country in history. If he cannot see that and be confident of that, we have a problem. Most countries will not “love” us regardless of what we do. That’s okay with me – as long as they respect us and leave us alone, I’m good. Plus, Obama would meet directly with leaders of rogue nations without precondition? Ouch.

6. Obama wants to repeal the “Don’t ask, don’t tell”. The military is no place for social experiments. If homosexuals want to serve in the military, they need to keep it to themselves. Please don’t mess with the social structure of the military, which is the very thing that keeps this country safe. Of course, in reality, God keeps our country safe. Which reinforces the point, actually.
7. Obama wants to register women for the draft. No way, no how.

8. Obama wants to establish a set timetable for withdrawal in Iraq, regardless of the conditions at the time of the withdrawal. This is just a really bad idea. First, it tells the enemy when it will be safe to be more aggressive. Second, it sets us up for defeat. If winning is our goal, we should want to stay as long as it takes. We still have military bases in Germany, for Pete’s sake. Personally, I think a few permanent bases in Iraq would be great staging points for the U.S. in the middle east. But withdrawal is happening now and will continue to happen – as the conditions allow.

9. Obama has a lot of dirty money and questionable (at best) associations. Not only does it make me question his judge of character, it makes me wonder who he owe’s something to.

10. Obama is against using using a photo ID for voter registration. I have never been able to figure this one out. Voter Fraud is something that fundamentally undermines our democracy (republic) and we should do EVERYTHING in our power as a nation to stop it. I would rather a few people that should be able to vote not vote than for LOTS of people who should NOT be able to vote vote.? It’s basic to our survival as a democracy. Photo ID’s are one huge step toward stamping out voter fraud, and we need them badly.


Bonus. Obama supports handgun bans. Not just restrictions, but bans.