Too Early to Call or...Why I Don't Like Hillary

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continue their verbal sparring match this week, begun at last week's CNN-Youtube debate. After Obama pledged to meet with the U.S.'s "enemies" with no set preconditions during his first year in office, Clinton called his statements "naive" and "irresponsible". This goes to show that Hillary Clinton is more of what we do NOT need in Washington. She is by-the-books pure politician, devoid of necessary reforms to the way our government does things.

If we are not at war with Venezuela or Iran, whose leaders Obama would seek to meet with as president, they why are they considered our "enemies". Sure, our nations are ideologically opposed, but does that stop us from talking with them? They are, after all, major players in their respective regions and on the world stage. Would frank conversation not be better than traded threats and insults? Senator Obama is not naive for seeking this route, no. Rather, he is seeking to bring a not-so-new, but apparently forgotten approach to easing foreign relations. After all, did U.S. and Soviet leaders not meet during the Cold War?

Barack Obama's supposed inexperience in the political realm does not hurt his ability to lead as president, but rather helps it. Clinton is firmly entrenched in the political machinery of Washington, while Obama remains the driven newcomer to the stage. He is passionate, charismatic, and intelligent. Even though he is only a first-term Senator and does not have Clinton's experience, he has that instinctive knack for leadership. People will trust and follow him, much more so than with Hillary. She has many decisions to account for, such as voting for the Iraq War and being the largest recepient of health-care lobbyist money. Her public persona is delicately crafted, while his image is upfront and earnest. In short, Clinton is just another old politician, and Obama promises us something new: hope.

Maybe if enough of you take heed of this, the right person for the job will get the nomination.