Quote Originally Posted by thcbongman
Sure, but the statement is an interpretation of a different point of view of an event.

Once upon a time the revolutionists were considered terrorists by the British. To us they're heros for emancipating the colonial states from Britain, but it doesn't mean some of the actions they took were morally right, but necessary to gain independence.

Speaking of Bill Ayers according to factcheck on AP, they first met in 1995, only knowing him as a professor teaching at the University of Illinois. From the sounds of you and psycho it made it sound like Obama took part on these bombings when the only established connections are $200 he donated to Obama's campaign, and a member of the Woods Board, a charity.

Fact Check: Obama??s Relationship with William Ayers - America??s Election HQ
You're missing the point and are pointing material that's not really relevant.

The point is that Obama has no problems fraternizing with people who would wish harm on this country (Bill Ayers). While this in itself does not mean anything it does question his character. When you are up for election your character/demeanor/Ethics/Morals are all up on trial as well as your history.

Now with that said I don't think Obama as a bad person because of this, but I do feel it puts into question his character.

I guarantee you that he must've heard wind of Bill Ayers past as the information is well publicized.

Honestly I could even understand if Bill Ayers was just someone Obama had met once in passing. I considered that weak of a link between the two, but it was really bothering once Obama stated Ayers was reformed and respectable part of society now.. well that's what bothered me. Especially since Ayers has been quoted saying he doesn't regret what he did and he wishes he could've done more. That doesn't sound reformed or respectable to me.

Again I don't think he's the devil, but I don't like his voting record and I don't particularly like some of the back peddling I see or the question he leaves in his character.

With that said ALL the candidates have their flaws.. it's just a matter of finding the candidate who has the flaws you can deal with.

This election and the past 2 have been a joke. I just wish we would get some real candidates with solid voting records and a moderate outlook on things. Never seem to find politicians who lay right in the middle of it all anymore.