Why Obama scares me

Last night MDB and I were talking when she mentioned a comment that her mother had made to her; "Obama scares me." She asked me for my opinion regarding the comment, so I told her that I could not begin to know why her mother felt that way, but I could explain why I have similar feelings. Here's why Obama scares ME:

1. On the riot front, it's a "no-win" scenario, or at least that has historically been the outcome when the black community (BC) has been involved. If Obama wins, there will be riots in celebration; if he loses, there will be riots in protest.

2. Obama's candidacy represents the loss of reason in society. His is not a candidacy of ideas; it's all about race. Now, before I get mischaracterized, let me explain. It's not that way because of Obama, or at least I don't believe that it is, but it has become that way because of his supporters. People who traditionally do NOT support liberal ideals ARE supporting Obama simply because he's black. People who traditionally DO support liberal ideals are NOT supporting Obama because he's black. I'd like to think that we've gone past this sort of discourse in this country, but I see that it's not so and THAT makes me very sad.

3. If Obama is elected, he'll be ineffective as a leader in much of the world. Unfortunately, he'll be ineffective in a segment of the world where we desperately need effective leadership right now; the Middle East. What makes me think he'll be ineffective? He's a FORMER Muslim, which makes him worse than an infidel to any believer in Islam. He'll be marked for murder by who knows how many Islamic extremists. It will be four years of "the invisible president," and that not by his choice! In a time of energy transition for the US and much of the rest of the world, we'll be unable to negotiate with the Arab world because our leader is not to be trusted in their eyes.

4. Assuming for a moment that the first three things I mention are merely a blip: Riots either do not happen or they're minor; Everyone kisses and makes up after the election and agrees that support or non-support based solely on race was stupid and has no place in public discourse here in the 21st century; World leaders ignore the extremist viewpoint and Obama is treated like any other American president. Let's say that the first three things just don't transpire and my fears are unfounded. There's always what he SAYS that makes me shiver! Obama's policies as he expresses them are frightening in and of themselves, never mind the baggage that comes with HIM!

Anyway, that's some of why Obama's candidacy concerns me. I pray that America wakes up before it's too late!