Here’s a typical Big O. supporter, as I judge from flipping through names at the very sophisticated Obama site. This one goes by “Swimmer.” He [there’s a photo, but I’m not sure] has 3,535 “friends,” is a member of the OPRFHS (Oak Park & River Forest High School) Alumni Group, has raised $537 from 10 givers, and has a #8 ranking — among thousands, I’d guess, who are registered on the site:
Location: Rock Island, IL
Why I support Barack Obama: Barack Obama is the ONLY candidate who can unite the country and bring us the international respect that we have lost in the Bush years. Barack will bring hope to our children and the future of America. I have been involved with this campaign since Barack announced he was running! I am SO going to be at the inaugural.
Birth Date: May 16th
Issues: equality / civil rights; civil liberties / privacy; peace & social justice; foreign policy / security; economic fairness / security; environment / conservation; smart energy policy; public infrastructure / transportation; good government / ethics; electoral reform; affordable health care; education
Registered to Vote: YesAttack problems, not people!
Note the “can unite the country” and “international respect” references, which are almost universal among supporters who have signed on to the site. And the list of issues, which is rather long.
And react as you wish to the enthusiasm and slogans.
Blithe Spirit 