I think that both of them "parse" words. I think neither of them are going to get their agenda's across. Obama however, is crazy if he thinks that giving tax breaks to the middle class (which is ok), yet keeping heavy taxes on business is going to help anyone. You take away money from a company on taxes and they make it up on the employees first and then their customers. We, as upsers, know that for a fact. I have a hard time believing that Obama, who is not poor in any way, shape, or form doesn't also use the tax break loop holes for the rich. Also, the notion that the US has lost respect in the world is a notion that really doesn't hold weight. It's true, yes, but sometimes you have to be the bad guy to do the right thing for your people. Have we done a great wrong in the world? I don't think so. We need to be pro-active in keeping America safe rather than reactive.