Now to change gears for just a moment.  I've been interested in the primaries especially since Super Tuesday after the race got very interesting.  The Democratic race got another interesting plot twist yesterday when Obama finally overtook the lead during yesterday's states (and D.C.) elections.

It's always fun to debate the issues (except abortion, which usually ends up with hurt feelings).  Tax cuts, social programs, pork spending, drug laws, etc are all real fun lunch time debates with friends and colleagues.  I've been trying to determine from the people I see on TV (on the street type interviews) and those that I run into why they support Barack Obama.  I can understand that maybe you feel this way about that issue and this candidate represents those viewpoints, however, from what I can tell, this man stands for nothing concrete.  He talks in vague generalities and just speaks of making things "better" with no real plan to do so.  And don't forget the "change".

The man sounds like a preacher, borderline motivational speaker.  Maybe this country is so down that it just needs a pep talk, someone to tell us it's going to be all right.  I don't know.  It just baffles me that something this ill defined has a shot at becoming the most powerful man in the world.

Maybe I'm just used to the lies and deception of most candidates.  At least have the intention of saying one thing and doing another.

In my tight circle, I don't run into too many Obama supporters.  If you're an Obama supporter, I'd really appreciate hearing why you like this candidate.  Is it the Cinderella story that appeals to you?  Does he make you feel good?  Or are there truly approaches to problems or viewpoints that appeal to you.  Try to be as specific as possible.  I've heard enough vague generalities from the candidate himself.