Let's take the points 1 by 1...

p1. "What makes Obama supporters think he will fix this country?"
>> Actually, they listen to him and believe it when he says that we, the people, need to fix it.

p2. "Are you guys that simple minded?"
>> See point 1 above and ask yourself.

p3. "Obama has no experience with international affairs let alone domestic issues that face this country."
>> Anyone with a human brain and a heart bigger than a peanut who's been awake for the last 30 years has some experience with international affairs and the domestic issues facing us and our children and grandchildren. Do you have any children? If you do, you should listen to all of what Obama says, then you might notice his intention and his integrity. Just his name, his color, his compassionate wisdom and noble coolness will do more for our national security, prestige and clout than anything his opponents could do and they wouldn't. Imagine the Islamist terrorists trying to whip up a murderous frenzy against a half African US President named Barack Hussein Obama, who treats them with compassionate respect, speaks to them intelligently, and backs up his noble soft-talk and compassion with noble action (military & humanitarian).

p4. "This guys is just as rich as any of those politicians do you really think he relates to anyone of us?"
>> Try to put yourself in his shoes, remembering the many years of very non-rich, non-elite experience and compassionate activism, try to realize what he must think, feel, and want for his daughters and the rest of his family. If you can manage that, then you can relate to Obama relating to all of us, just as he says.

p5. "Wake up guys, he is telling this country what we want to hear because we are desperate for change."
>> Oh, ye of little faith... I understand your bitterness, but you clearly need to read, see and hear more of Obama himself. He tells us far more than what most of us want to hear. You may be living proof of that. See point 1 above.

p6. "Remember Carter said the same things Obama is saying and look what happened. Interest rates were at 18% and there were gas lines."
>> Wrong. Carter said what he could say about this mess 30 years ago. I was listening and attended one of his townhall style forums on problem solving. Sure, his staff and supporters were naive idealists, demoblicans, etc., but they all inherited the mess made during years of Republicrat misrule, corruption, and treachery. The "Carter inflation" was created by Nixon, the Fed, the IRS, the SEC, the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the rise of OPEC, etc., etc.

p7. "Obama will be influenced by the same politicians we all hate, he won't be any different except our taxes will be higher and the cost of living will be higher."
>> Wrong again. Most of the politicians worth hating are seeing the power of the internet and the political suicide of the Bushy Neocon/Neolib scam. The disastrous results of the last 40 years of severe misrule are obvious even to our military leaders and intelligent enlisted personnel. Obama Nation and President Obama's wisdom will continue to influence them. Higher taxes? As a businessman and father, I know that "it takes money to make money" and we usually "get what we pay for" and nothing more. If we want a high quality of life for ourselves and our kids, then let's buy the best that money can buy. OK? They weren't perfect, but President Clinton proved the truth of that. I know, because I started another new business as another Republicrat recession was crashing down on us (1989-90). By 1992, despite more general taxation, the economy started thriving and, as we all know, President Willie's brand of Demoblican Madness gave us a Federal surplus (of the Fed's funny money). That was way better than the greasy crumbs Bushy & Co. are leaving us. Maybe one reason Obama refrains from giving us a detailed financial plan is because -- no matter how much better the results -- the truth would be too "scary" for most of us. Edward R Murrow was right, most of are allergic to reality. Thank God, it's curable!

p8. "Frankly speaking I do not like any of the candidates."
>> That seems like an irrational preference more than a point, but why not get to know Barack a little before you write him off?

p9. "We already had an inexperienced president in Bush, let's not vote for another one. Just because he is promising change doesn't mean it's the best change. What has he done as a junior senator for Illinois?"
>> Please re-read the responses to the points above and then go find out what he's done, but keep in mind what he can do as President with an empowered citizenry and a Democratic Congress. For 2 imperfect examples: check out what Huey Long did for Louisiana and what FDR's regime did for most Americans during the Great Depression and WWII.

NOTE: Just Obama's great coolness would be a huge boost for America and the state of the world and our childrens' future. Can we have a super intelligent, ultra-cool, truly noble President for a change, please? MM mlmonterey.livejournal.com