Getting To Know Obama

I think many Americans have been taken in by Democratic Senator and Presidential Nominee Barack Obama's considerable charm. When I have looked past Obama's obvious poise and style in recent months, I have been disturbed by his substance. In a Presidential Campaign the mud slings all over the place for certain. Many things about the Candidates past, come to light and are often exaggerated. When it comes to Senator Obama, there are just too many disturbing indicators about who is the "true Obama". From his many questionable associations, to some of his troubling remarks, Obama is turning out to be a man in conflict with his extremely polished image. Last week a story broke about an Illinois Veteran of the Iraq War. That Iraq Veteran and his political group sought a meeting with their home Senator, Barack Obama to discuss a range of issues. Obama turned down the Veterans request. Still smarting from Obama's snub, the Veteran's group placed a television ad that called out Senator Obama. In the process they raised some important points about Barack Omama. Why is Obama unwilling to meet with U.S. Generals and Veterans, when he has stated many times that he is willing to meet with terrorists and the leaders of Iran, a State sponsor of terrorism? Also how can Obama profess to speak about or understand the Iraq War issue, when he will not meet with the aforementioned groups, and has not visited Iraq in over two and a half years? What really rings my alarm bell is the question of why Senator Obama did not avail himself at least to take advantage of this political opportunity to meet with the Veterans in this election year? In addition to all of the other things that have come out about Obama, I find myself uncomfortable with the prospect of a President that cares more about diplomacy with terrorists, than his own American troops. Obama did not even care enough to feign compassion for political gain.

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