Re: Palin Obsession

[cmbarnes20]

I find your video's to be great and i hope you post more. i come from the woods myself and i only which that some of the older men these days could open their mind like you do. thanks for sharing your thoughts

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks!

[SeptemberCatholic18]

I simply do not agree with his stance on abortion. I believe in chances and in opportunity, but if he cannot acknowledge the connection between a child and his human dignity, then I am afraid for the human dignity of others: the weak, the elderly, the poor, the immigrant, etc.

For me, this is not a party issue or a race issue. This is an issue issue. However, I recognize that Obama is my president, and I urge him to reconsider his view on abortion.

[kimmijo]

If legalizing 30 million poor, uneducated, disease ridden Mexicans (a slave class) doesn't represent a threat to the U.S. and the amoral machinations of corporate/poliitcal interests (global-oligarchs) what does? Another thing, why did Obama want Jesus covered up at Georgetown? I'm not Roman Catholic, but I do believe in religious freedom and showing respect. How far did you get in school? Did you ever take any history, or courses in logic/critical-thinking?

[ReluctantRedneck]

Your characterization of Mexicans says alot.. It's this mean-spirited, fear-based rhetoric against people trying to better themselves that's a threat to this country, IMO. This country was founded by immigrants. I find it absurd that you speak of respect when you show so little.

[kimmijo]

This country was founded on rule of law,

the constitution, and controlled immigration. Your arguments are all

emotionally-based.

[jackinla8]

Right on Kimmijo! Now we have another bankster/tax-dodger as Treasury Secretary & Janet Napolitano attacking Americans. Bush was a disgrace, he kept our borders open for 8 yrs & spent us into oblivion. Obama is Bush on steroids:

granting 30 million law-breakers amnesty during an economic depression is national suicide.

[jackinla8]

Continuing the war in Iraq, sending over 20,000 troops to Afghanistan, setting his sights on Pakistan, bowing to a Saudi King & removing all symbols of Christianity, Obama is now using the TSA to spy on Americans' phone and emails (ACLU where are you?) Then there's his Porkulus Plan who was another sham.

Tell ya what, Give ME the Bailout, YOU KEEP THE CHANGE!!!

[ReluctantRedneck]

Whatever Congress enacts will be the rule of law. If that's amnesty, there will still be the rule of law.

[jackinla8]

kimmijo: this old hick never responds to your facts. It's this same emotional pap that has lead to the erosion of this country over the last 70 years.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Which facts are those? So far, I've heard fear-mongering and name calling.

[jackinla8]

Earth to Grampa Redneck: If that's all you've heard so far, it's time to replace the batteries in your hearing-aid!

[kimmijo]

Amnesty for 30 million more illegals to

keep themselves on welfare the rest of their lives with Americans footing the bill.

The Brown Supremists in LaRaza (The Race) are ecstatic -- all you pathetic fools that voted for Obama are delusional fools!

[ReluctantRedneck]

Mexican illegals are easy targets. A more pressing issue is corporate outsourcing where we're losing jobs that Americans really want. It's a tough issue in a world economy and there is no easy answer. The fact is that because of our higher standard of living, it's difficult for us to complete.

[kimmijo]

Ths man, supposedly being pro-labor, has just stabbed the labor unions in the back. Obama says he doesnt want to send a protectionist attitude to the world - he feels that the massive pork bill he is proposing should also benefit the world - not just America! He says but the world needs to recover - not just us - we must help the world. He wants to protect Europe BEFORE he protects America!

[ReluctantRedneck]

We live in a global economy and everything is tied to confidence in the American market place. Corporations and money markets think and act globally and our government needs to, as well. Obama is just reaching out. He has admitted to European leaders that he will act in our best interest. I believe him.

[jackinla8]

Too bad you're puting his race before his qualifications my friend, you should have dug a lttle deeper, Obama is selling us out like Bush. If you want to feel good about putting a true Black American statesman in power, check out ALAN KEYES!

[ReluctantRedneck]

I think Obama is doing a great job.

[jackinla8]

you're really out of touch

[ReluctantRedneck]

Given the mess the country is in and all the issues he's had to deal with, I can't imagine a better effort on his part. These are complex issues that require flexibility and I think Obama shows a willingness to compromise. There are indicators the economy is turning around and hopefully folks will start to get back to work soon.

[matt75hooper]

I'll tell you what it's going to take :

1. The racist vote----98% of blacks voted for Obama.

2. White Liberal Guilt vote.

3. Public School kids now of voting age who will follow anybody that resembles celebrity. You phoney. Hired by Obama team to spread propagander.......

[luigiman425]

What it took for Bush to win:

1. White racists in the South who only support Republicans.

2. Filthy rich people who don't wanna have their taxes raised.

3. The old religious who will only vote for pro-life candidates.

See it works both ways. I do see that the enourmous black vote and young vote looks like they are followers but that's stereotyping. Many educated people voted on both sides.

[Puabond]

You may not get as many views as some people, but your quality of heart and video, ofcourse, is excellent.

[prideventures]

This is a real American. United we can't be beat. Just think of all the power that we can have when we include all the people we have in our country, and their intelligence. It was not a black man that sent jobs overseas, or said "SO" when told how the public felt about the war, or robbed us on wallstreet, then walk away with millions. They don't care about the simple working man, white or black. They try to divide us so that they retain power. Obama is like us and cares, no perfect but right.

[mrburningone]

This country needs a change.

Is Obama the 'messiah'?

Hell no.

Does he represent the break in the ideology of division?

Hell yes.

It's time for this.

It's time to change all our history for the better.

[senorfreebie]

I agree, give the man a chance. Down in Australia we voted for change last year and its been entirely positive. Obama deserves a go ... simple as that. You could say he's not as clever as Clinton or not as in tune with the military-industrial-complex as Eisenhower but its clear he's in it for the right reasons which is pretty damn rare in politics these days.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Great comment. Thanks, Tony

[ANDREBYNUM]

i could not have put it better.

[linguodude]

nice to see you back!

[JohnNoZ35]

You forgot constitutional scholar. That is something that we could use, these days.

[dpooge]

I agree - what's it gonna take, what's it gonna take for you people to WAKE THE HELL UP! Barack succeeded with the help of all of this crooked, terrorist friends - Change - go look up Jimmy Carter - and the current financial crisis in the DEMS fault - B. Frank, C. Dodd and Clinton signed it - do your research and get the FACTS - educate yourself people.

[liberalsloveyou]

Jimmy Carter was a good President. Not great, but he was a good President in a bad time. He had the Vietnam War debt to deal with, among many other messes from previous Administrations, all forced on him. He was the only President to fight the Cold War without many less-than-human tactics and he brought peace between Israel and Egypt. Not bad, I say. Obama has no terrorist friends. All you have on him is that he had to work a couple times with Bill Ayers and was funded a regular $200 by him.

[liberalsloveyou]

If Barack was really a Muslim terrorist, he would have been destroyed a long time ago. Bush lied us into war for oil, increased the national debt above ten trillion dollars and got more people in the world to hate us than ever before. The people have had enough of his evil policies. Come January next year, Bush and McSame will be history. You RAPE-ubli-CONS keep using that same tired line, "Do your research." A well informed individaul is the worst possible person for you. Do YOUR research.

[oceanspray10]

Thanks oodles for speaking out!

As for Obama...hope time has come for equality of all races. Good to see he's up in the polls.

[Moongal028]

Good to see ya

[markange]

welcome back, tony. from another old white guy. totally agree with you. mckinney would be my choice, but that will never happen. so i'll vote obama and hope that he will do what's righy for all of us. it's the race and religion thing for most white folks, even here in "liberal" NYC. He's from the working class, folks, and i don't care what his religion is! Vote for him please. McCaine-Palin mean more war and we can't take much more of that. Take care, Tony, and keep on posting.

[ReluctantRedneck]

It's good to be back.  Good to hear from you.

[Calliber50]

It's a tough call on these two candidates. If I sit down and look at the issues right now, I could vote either way. Maybe he'll hit on a topic that I feel strongly about. Too bad we don't have the power to vote some people out of office... Welcome back RR, it's been a year!

[ReluctantRedneck]

Hard to believe.  I've almost made it back a few times, but life got in the way... Later, Tony

[Pennee101]

Here's something for you Calliber. Obama voted FOR adding free health care for children who's family made less than 80K, (right now it is 40K). McCain voted "NO". I don't know about you but 80K for a family with more 2 kids is a real hardship and God forbid one of them has a real expensive problem. So McCain leaves them in the dust. That is reason enough for me to vote Obama

[Teclis98]

Good to see you back bro - i thought your statement about Senator Obama succeeding at everything he has tried in life is a great point and I don't know about you but I want some one in the white house with that kind of talent, intellect, and drive I don't see the same thing in Mr. McCain we can't do much worse i hope - By the way he's from Illinois and you can trust a guy from Illinois look at the Abe Lincoln worked out with him right - :)

[ReluctantRedneck]

Let's hope he's abe'l. Dooh...

[dougm1971]

great to see you back...one of my favourite vloggers...

very well said all that. I have a feeling that in 50 years time america could look back in history and regard obama as one of their greatest presidents ever...i see a lot of potenial in him..

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks!

[TexRooster]

Yes! Well said! Welcome back!

[drschnaggels]

Welcome back! Good message.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks!

[laparcell]

glad to see you again-keep it up

[ReluctantRedneck]

You bet.

[Montagraph]

Hey.. long time no see! I hope all is well with you! :)

[ReluctantRedneck]

Other than the economy sucking, things are going well for me. Thanks, Monty.

[BradRattler]

great vid. your reluctant honesty is what makes you so compelling and persuasive

[CallTheHall]

Welcome back Tony ...we need your voice of reason now more than ever.

Hope you'll be hanging out here for awhile.

[ReluctantRedneck]

I'm back. Thanks.

[evenflow100]

Good to see you back, its been a while.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Yep.  Feels good to be back. Thanks.

[ShiekUrBooty]

Thanks for posting the video man, good to hear from you.

[bigfootedfred]

Welcome back!

as before when you were here well said.

good to see you back.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks.

[Xaminho]

FINALLY!!!!

Good to have you back, would be great to see more from you.

[ReluctantRedneck]

8^>

[dgatan]

Great video, I commend you sir for this open minded view orf what we as Americans really need to do and WHAT we should be voting for.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks for listening.

[Urgelt]

Glad to see you're still around, RR.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks. We'll talk soon.

[kmardes]

the religious right are blind(ed).. if the republican party's nominee was mickey mouse, they'd vote for him.

also, start doing research into israeli lobbies and their control of mass media suckering in the american public to send tons of 'aid' and money etc.. all in the name of quasi religious wars.

just think how much better america would be if we didn't take sides in that conflict.

[ks1212]

Nice to see a new video from you again. Keep them coming more regularly as your subscribers miss your voice. Although I can't vote in your elections, I believe the world perception of your country will improve greatly if you vote in Obama. Good luck!

[ReluctantRedneck]

I'll need it... lol

[b4u68k]

Welcome back man we missed you

[ReluctantRedneck]

It's been a while... Thanks.

[kevon2000]

good video

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks.

[Homer177]

I would gladly vote for Obama if I weren't so skeptical. He's flip-flopped on many issues (Iran, FISA and the PATRIOT Act). And after the last 2 years, there's no reason to trust either of the 2 parties. Right now I'm stuck between Bob Barr and Ralph Nader. In my opinion we need direct democracy. We should be able to decide on what bills are passed, and which are not, not crooked politicians.

[ReluctantRedneck]

I would love to see a change to the two party system. I think we have to work with what we have now, though. Thanks for the comment.

[ShiekUrBooty]

You hit the nail on the head with that statement, RR.

I think Mr. Obama possesses the qualities of a statesman and that he would represent this country well. I also agree that the federal government needs to make changes in how it does business in regards to its numbered powers.

I respect your choice in who you want to vote for and your enthusiasm toward getting people to vote. With that said, I would only feel better about an Obama presidency if he would promise no new gun legislation.

[ReluctantRedneck]

Thanks for listening.