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

I voted for Obama in my State's primary elections. I believe that his message is on track. I do have concerns about the lack of information on some of his policy decisions. This does bring up a viable questioning of what he will do, if he makes it to the White House.

The same can be said for Clinton, and certainly for McCain. While I have more of an understanding of they're stand on general policy, I do not believe either one has the persona to carry out what they propose. With Clinton, we will have politics as usual. With McCain, a continuation to the bloody saga of the last seven years.

As for your comparison to Bush and Obama, I believe that you are way off base here. The problem with Bush is not his inexperience as a politician. The problem with Bush, and his administration, is the dogmatic attitude towards backward domestic and foreign policies. It would be hard for Obama to move in such a direction that would allow comparisons to Bush.

As for Carter. Yes, this is a legitimate point. Any of the current presidential candidates could turn out to be as ineffective as Carter was. I believe this is what sets Obama apart from the rest of the pack. He has, as Carter did not, a certain amount of "Cult of Personality." This, I believe, is what the country needs right now. He has the power to motivate. If he does commit to sensible domestic and foreign policies, he could very well get us on the right track.

"LAGOS (Reuters) - Rebels who have stepped up attacks on Nigeria's oil industry in the last month said on Sunday they were considering a ceasefire appeal by U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

MEND did not say when or where Obama, the leading candidate for the Democratic ticket for November's U.S. presidential election, made the appeal. It said it hoped the government would use any ceasefire to improve conditions for its detained leader, Henry Okah."

So much for your 'no international experience' argument.

Your right maybe we should crucify him! That will show us. I love how people who take candidate talking points as fact and then reproduce them in rants as if they were fact without doing any fact checking to see if indeed they are correct. For instance:

1. Some of our best presidents have had little or no experience whatsoever in politics (George Washington, Lincoln) while some of our worst presidents have had plenty (James Buchanan, Warren Harding).

2. Being rich is fine by me but I think its about how you got there. He started out very very poor and worked his way up by himself...look it up. I'm sure it's in a book somewhere. I know you at least have access to the internet so Wiki should be at your fingertips :) And as far as being a politician, well he will have to work on that, you've got me there.

3. He is telling us what we NEED to hear from SOMEONE, and he is the ONLY one of the candidates saying it, and it my friend is CHANGE in a positive way that no longer destroys the constitution, our position in the world and gets us back to doing what americans do best....drinking starbucks and not giving a crap who is in the whitehouse. Whether one president can do that, I do not know....it is a daunting task that will take at least two administrations in my opinion.

4. If you don't like any of the candidates than why say anything at all. Just say you give up, they are all crooked evil people who started out in life when they were five years old making deals with Satan for power, wealth and the ability to screw as many people over as possible.

5. As far as his record as a Junior Senator I refer you to this website which summarizes legislation that he has sponsored, co-sponsored, become law and what those bills dealt with...Happy reading:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/21/164117/783/290/461422

Hey there anonymous, as an Obama supporter I have to say that he is hardly president Bush. He is smart and I mean really smart. If you have read what he wrote in the Harvard Law Review as well in his two books. You will understand that he is a man of good character, sound judgement as well as supremely intelligent.

If the taxes do go higher as well as the interest rates, you can only blame the current President and his pro-business attitude.

Sen. Obama has shown two traits that make him a special candidate. He is not a perfect candidate, but he is undoubtedly a special one.

He has shown judgment and personal character.

His ability to pick the right people to be around him has given him the Democratic nomination to be the next President of the United States. Being the President is about Leadership not know how. Our current president as your post suggests had/has very little know how. But he is also deficient in character and judgment which make all the difference . Once we get further into the election process, this man will be able to continue to shine because McCain isn't half the campaigner Clinton is.