My opinions of Obama seem to share common views with Stringsinger, GregF, and akenaton, as expressed in this thread.

Claiming that Obama and Bush aren't the same misses the point. We are talking about their positions on policies.

No one has suggested Bush and Obama are "the same" whatever that means.

Some of Obama's stated positions (those mentioned by Stringsinger) on certain policy matters are very, very similar to the Bush/Cheney administration positions. So if Obama is elected, we will see a continuation of those policies in an Obama administration.

When someone says they are comfortable with Obama's positions that are the same or very similar to Bush's, it isn't beyond the pale to point out they then must be comfortable with a continuation of Bush policies in those areas.

It was my observation of that reality, is all.