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Perhaps it's me, but this seems like something Greta Van Susteren probably ought to have disclosed
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Furthermore, his Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 - also known as the Biden Crime Bill - put more than 100,000 cops on America's streets and increased dramatically federal support for innovative criminal justice prevention and rehabilitation.
To jbleeze's comments saying that Joe Biden hasn't brought change.
The man wrote and passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), its programs are still caring for, training, and providing for victims of domestic violence.
to: truthseeker13
In re: Palin's veto of the bill to kill spousal benefits for gays.
Before you spout any more lies about Palin, I suggest you do a little reading so that you don't make a fool out of yourself.
You think Palin vetoed that bill out of compassion for Gay families? You've got to be kidding me. She was prepared to sign the anti-gay bill into law when her State Attorney General told her she better not, that the provision was already ruled unconstitutional by Alaska's highest court.
So, with great reluctance at losing the opportunity to bash Alaskan gays, she vetoed the bill.
Do not kid yourself - or any of the rest of us - into believing that Palin is pro-gay in any sense of the words. She is not. To her, we are sinners, evil-doers who should be punished. She would take away our civil rights and family rights without batting an eyelash.
Obama Had Close Ties to Top Saudi Adviser
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5:58 PM
By: Kenneth R. Timmerman
New evidence has emerged that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was closely associated as early as age 25 to a key adviser to a Saudi billionaire who had mentored the founding members of the Black Panthers.
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That's funny. You really think a nanny is going to take care of her kids? My assumption is that you are a stay at home mom. What about the President's of the past? Did they push their families to the side in order to run the presidency. So you're saying that those past presidents were never good FATHERS to their kids. There will be times when her job will come first, but you better believe she will be there for her family. And hello... her Husband is there, just like the women that have stood behind other past VP's and PRESIDENTS. How misinformed are you??? The fact that she is virtually unknown shows that the politics of old are out. Would you rather see 2 old gray haired men? That doesn't represent change at all. And if you are worried that McCain will drop dead in the next 4 years, look at his mom. She's 96. I never heard of her until now. You are right about that. But that change gives us a fresh look of what can be.
Huge ice sheet breaks loose in Canadian arctic
'Shocking event' another sign of warming in polar frontier, say scientists
I AM SICK OF THE RELIGIOUS RIGHT WHO DO NOT OFFER ANY SOLUTION TO ANY PROBLEM !! EUROPE HAS BEEN GETTING READY FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND THOSE DAM N REPUBLICANS ARE WASTING OUR TIME WITH DEAD ISSUES.. THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY IS A STAKE HERE!!!! AND I AM SICK OF ALL THOSE IDIOTS WHO FOLLOW THEM!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! THERE ARE WAY MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES THAN A STUPID REDNECK WHO GOT PREGNANT!!!
jbleezee...are you really serious. Sarah Palin was virtually unknown to anyone until McCain selected her. If you polled the country, I'd guarantee that 99% of the public has never heard of Sarah Palin. Personally, I feel she is a disgrace to motherhood, and what it is about. Instead of nuturing her disabled child, she out trying to make a name for herself. How sick is that? Oh yes, the nanny will take good care of the baby. Sarah Palin needs to get her priorities in order.
You arrogant Leftist elitists. That is what I hate about Newsweek. Your angry about Palin because McCain didn't float her to you. You are a bunch of egotistical neurotics. Palin got her position on her own. If Hillary wasn't married to Bill, do you honestly think she would be anything. You are shrill because McCain is going to win now and you are looking at 4 years of him and 8 more years of Sarah Palin. She is a Reagan Republican. This is the death knell of liberalism.
Palin has brought more reform to govt than Obama and Biden combined during her 2 years as Gov. Biden has been in office for over 30yrs. What has he done????? It's not about getting Hillary voters. That only amounts to maybe 6 to 8 percent of women that were Hillary voters. It's about changing Washington, so that America can retain its values that this country was built on. Less Govt. Do you really want the Govt telling you what you can and can't do? That is what socialism is. The capitalist society that America enjoys, gives us opportunities that don't exist in other countries. If you want to start your own business, our govt has grants and loans available to help you do this. You can be as successful as you want to be, if you are willing to WORK HARD for it. If you want to remain poor and expect our govt to do something for you, that's your choice. I am not wealthy by any means, I barely make my bills every month. I chose to buy the things I did to create that debt, because I am willing to WORK HARD FOR IT. I don't rely on the GOVT to give me any freebees. I rely on myself to make the money I do. GOVT CONTROL SUCKS!!! That's what the Dems want. They will tell you everything you want to hear, if that doesn't work they will change what they are saying and tell you something else they think you want to hear.
Yah, Palin can shoot a bear and catch a fish. An opportunity that is valued by every outdoors person in America. Dems want to take our country away from us and not allow us to do these things by closing off our wilderness areas to no access. Wake up!
I just finished listening to our (Arkansas') former governor Mike Huckabee and I found him to still be as full of bull as he was when he was governor of our state. When you listen to him, take about 40% of what he says as fact. The other 60%, he just says as a filler in his speech. Atleast he finally got his teeth fixed!!! He is just like all the others on the RNC program tonight...no clue about what the heck they are talking about!
I want to retract my previous statements: I now agree with McCain. Sarah Palin, by living near Russia DOES have international credentials. I think this is a good start. McCain should appoint Judge Judy to the Supreme Court 'cause she has a LOT of....judging experience. Let's see....the guy who pumps my gas would be a great Secretary of the Interior (or Energy Czar....even better).
There are unlimited possibilities. I was trying to think of who could be a really good Secretary of Defense....I would want one better than Rumsfeld was....and then it dawned on me....that could be ANYONE! So I nhominate the kid who knocked up Sarah Palin's daughter! Wait...hear me out. He may not know a lot about defense (he didn't use a...condom, after all)....but he, too, lives near Russia, and probably knows a lot about guns. That's it - you don't need any more qualifications for any of these jobs and he could probably use the money....because if he's that stupid by not wearing a condom then he's going to pop more kids pretty soon....and Sarah is against welfare, so the kid will need a job. And they can save the government some money by having him bunk with Sarah in the VP's house. And they can eat salmon.
This is really working out well. Now if my gas station attendant - the Energy Czar - has a sister, I think she should also get a cabinet post so that they, too, can bunk together and save the government money. Smaller government is what it is all about. Right?
Now that I've come over to the dark....er, the Republican side...we Repubs have to stick together and keep electing people just as smart as George Bush. I mean I don't even know how to spell Habeas Corpus, and it was sort of a foolish idea anyway - imagine the concept of innocent until proven guilty! Who ever came up with that crazy idea! Why in the world anyone arrested would want to know what they were being arrested for is obviously a whacko....and a Commie. Damn Commies. I think I'll go hunting with Dick Cheney.
Sarah Palin has more international experience because Alaska is near Russia!!!! Wow. That should play very well. I live in Mill Valley, CA....a nice, small town. Homey. There are more people in my neighborhood than in Wasalia, Alaska. So that means my local councilman must be even better suited for the VP role than Sarah Palin. And Governor of Alaska for not even 2 years? Almost 2 years. Mind boggling.
You would think if McCain says to put the Country first he might have chosen someone as a running mate that he ACTUALLY KNEW!! I mean here's a 2-time cancer survivor who is 72....talk about a heartbeak away....and he chooses someone just because she has the same plumbing as Hilary and might bring in Hilary voters. So much for putting the Country first.
Now the Repubs will talk about how they are not Washington insiders (of course McCain has been there for about 1000 years). And Romney tonite talked about how big the government is....gee, could it be that Bush grew the deficit and the government for the past 8 yrs? - naw...must have been the Dems for the past 2 years.
I mean I'm sure Sarah Palin knows how to catch a salmon and shoot a bear....but wouldn't it be nice to have someone in case McCain croaks who actually has SOME experience. I do like the international experience you somehow get by living near another country - why not nominate someone from North Dakota....oh anyone will do....'cause they live closer to another country than even Sarah Palin does. Boy...if you could just find someone who has a Summer home in Canada you'd have the PERFECT Secretary of State!!!!! Unbelievable.
Shame on all you Democrats for not having any ethics or compassion for Palins daughter who is facing a very difficult situation a lot of teenagers in this country face daily. Some of you justify it with the theory that the Republicans would do it if the shoe were on the other foot, well I have not seen that yet nor will I think I will see it and even if you believe they would does that in itself make it right? A candidate is fair game but children of candidates are not. It is a very classless approach and should be stopped. It will blow up in the Democrats face as it shows a very serious lack of compassion and care, why would anybody vote for such unruly people.
We haven't moved anywhere near the left. Too many hypocrits! Condoning teen pregnancy? It's called taking on the responsibility of having a child as a teenager. Kids make mistakes all the time. You raise them the best you can and teach them wrong from right, but they will ultimately make their own decisions. If Palin was a democrat, that baby would have been aborted, because liberals don't take on responsibility for their own actions. They sit there and blame everyone else for their problems. "Holier than Thou." That's a democratic mentality. Just look at your last sentence...
The Republican Party has moved to the left, In fact I beleive they are a wing of the Democratic Party. Defending and condoning teen pregnancy, realizing the value that women can contribute and airing dirty laundry of family trails. The Republican soap opera, "Holier than Thou" So vote for the Democraic ticket, We've been doing it longer and might I say better.
8 is enough... WOW, such hatred. I'm a republican, and I do disagree with the Bush administration, but one thing about Bush that I can respect (wrong or right) is that he has done what he says he is going to do. But now it's time to put that behind us and look ahead at the 2 canidates we have to choose from. McCain and Palin both have records that they put others first, They are not Bush. You say we will have more of the same with them. Don't think so! Yes they support our war efforts. We are at war, regardless of who put us there. And that means we support our troops as Americans, not turn our backs to there efforts. Our military is voluntary, if you don't want to to be a part of our armed forces, then you don't have to be. But support those that are fighting for FREEDOM! Regardless of what country they are helping to enjoy some freedoms that all of us Americans take for granted. If you want change, McCain and Palin will bring what America needs right now. Obama speaks change, but look at his VP choice. Biden doesn't represent change, he's been in the senate for over 30 yrs. What has he done to change anything? What is Obama bringing to the table? All we have heard is generalized comments, NO SPECIFICS! That doesn't go over well with those that are paying attention to the words not the person. TAX CUTS??? He wants to TAX CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS. How is that a tax cut for America? All that does is create inflation. It will cost all of us more when we go to buy something. How does that help America? Pay attention.
Who cares who John Coale and his wife represents or votes for!!! He and his "Queen of Fox" wife Greta van Susteren are both HUGE supporters for the Church of Scientology. The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia had ruled that Coale and his wife were both guilty of professional misconduct. They have done 'special' legal work for their church. The mother of the CURRENT scientology LEADER works for them at their law firm!!! John Coale claims that he did a LOT of drugs back in the 80's when he was a 'kid' in college..... he's 52 YEARS OLD..... John Coale was in his 30's in the 80's...... he wasnt a kid just out experimenting! No one needs to look to this couple to see who they are voting for, its insanity to even consider their opinions at all!
Frankly, for me, it boils down to -- 8 is ENOUGH! Talk about lying (to the American people, cheating (the American people), and cronyism! geez, these past 8 years are THE WORST!
Chicago is controlled by a corrupt powerful political machine that is based on cronysm . Obama is part of this system and that is the reason why he was able to be elected senator. Did he ever attempt to do anything against this corrupt establishment. Of course not. To have done that would have been political suicide to his political aspirations. His speeches always give a message that he represents change and that he is for unification and not division. Yet, a look at his record indicates otherwise. He was made what he is by the politically corrupt chicago machine and he was assisted in this path by none other than a powerful divisive figure as the reverend Wright. At no time prior to his running for president did he ever speak against the Chicago Establishment's corruption and cronysm and neither did he spoke against reverend Wright's hatred. He selected as vice president a member of the establishment. So how could he continue to speak that he is the candidate of change and unity. Obama embodies the height of Hypocrisy.
The "trust" issue is ridiculous but may be Obama's downfall. It's ridiculous because how could he possibly put African-Americans or any minority for that matter, ahead of whites? POTUS just doesn't have that power. It makes me wonder if people really think that way or does the media single out the idiots, probably some of both. Obama has a tough hill to climb because there are a lot of people who say they would vote for him but when they get behind that curtain they will think "maybe I'd rather have someone who looks like me"
I agree with eastcoastlady, nothing will change with McCain in the WH.
Whoa, duvybug. Your point about labelling everything as racist is well taken, but take your own advice and educate yourself a little before making a statement like "Obama is quite possibly Arab-American". Neither of Obama's parents were Arab. His father was Kenyan (i.e. the "African" in "African-American"). Being a Muslim (as Obama's father was, nominally) does not make you an Arab; the term "Arab" is used to denote ethnicity, not religion. Another example of this: Iranians who, though largely Muslim, are Persian in origin, an ethnic group that is not Arabic. In reverse, all Arabs are not Muslim (i.e. Palestinian Christians, Lebanese Druse, etc.).
Now after all that, I'll tell you it's all irrelevant. In this election we need to stick to the real issues at hand and not let either campaign or the media throw us off the track. What's at stake is too important: either four more years of cowtowing to big oil, giving tax breaks to big companies that outsource our jobs, giving in to the religious fanatics of the right wing, and making no progress on energy, education, the war -- or we can choose Obama.
Here's the problem with those who insist that "I don't trust him" doesn't equate to "he's black." Virtually everyone I've spoken who has raised this "trust" issue (and I've spoken to many) concede, when pressed, that race is the primary reason for their distrust. The typical line is "I'm just afraid he's going to put black people over the rest of us." The problem with that, aside from the benign racism it betrays, is that there is no evidence, none, that that that is true.
As for the insistence that the current leadership of the Democratic party has gone radically left, there is no evidence to support this either. Unless, that is, you consider reforming a hopelessly broken banking system, a failed foreign policy, ending a costly and pointless war (where's Bin Laden?) and creating a new, green economy "radical."
The reality is that the Democratic party has, until recently, proven itself to be gutless in the face of the mindless flag waving (NOT the same as true patriotism) and cowboy bullying of Bush/Rove republican politics. Obama is the first Democrat in a long time to show some backbone.
Far too many of you trusted the white guy who talked like a regular fella. Where did that get us? Enough! Time for something different.
Can someone tell me how McCain is going to govern different from Bush?
Let's hope the Democratic Party IS being taken over by moveon.org types. We've seen what a bang-up job the establishment Democrats have done in handing the White House over to right wing-nuts by running the two most pathetic Presidential Campaigns in memory (OK, three if you count Dukakis) and still haven't found the cajones to impeach Bush/Cheney for multiple high crimes and misdemeanors.
What a racist remark by Conscious. I guess he feels he must guilt Dem's into voting for the Manchurian candidate. Why must race always be the reason for or against everything? That arguement is so old and tired, why don't you have an intelligent interaction about the real issues that candidates believe in and not boil everything down to always being against Blacks. Educate yourself alittle, Obama is quite possibly not even "African-American" but instead "Arab-American".
It's amazing how much hatred there is out there for a liberal republican like McCain. He was considered by many democrats for the VP slot. The only conclusion is that WHITE LIBERAL GUILT is as big a factor as anything else in this election cycle. I can only imagine the the sadness of our founding fathers as they look down on our once great country and see the sad-sacks that are propped up as presidential material.
My main problem with reading most blogs and or comment sections , is that there is so little respect for other people's views.
Many of the so called liberals, alas are unfortunately to blame, as they have forgotten the defintition of the word liberal means free. If I have don't share your opinion, please don't be hateful, and please don't speak with disrespect for the president or any other person
being discussed.
Could we all try a little harder to seperate our opinions from attacking and slandering a character?
Hey, that old phrase "do unto others', goes a long, long way in making a "change" for the better!
Thank you!
John Coale is not a true democrat....In fact he does not have the country's well being at heart. I think race may be a factor in his decision. Why else would a true democrat support John McCain. He cannot fathom the idea that a black man may lead this country.
Despite the evidence of what voting for an idiot like dumbya has done to this country for the past eight years, we have righty morons lining up to vote for tweedel-dee and tweedel-dum- two losers for the price of one. I had no idea how bad our educational system was until 2000 when half the voters turned out to be morons- they repeated their mistake in 2004 and still haven't learned their lesson. They, IMO, have earned the right to go to someplace other than my country- they must take their retarded families with them or if they want to stay they must submit to sterilization. I'm tired of morons ruining my country. I did not have a wart on my ass when it was my time to serve- i did my 20 in the US Navy.
Donnaallen:
The fact is that both Clinton and Palin had experience running a state as governors. Something that Obama lacks. Palin's Alaska has a bigger state budget than Arakansas - $6.6 billion 2007 in comparison to Arkansas under Bill Clinton $2 billion budget in 1992. Palin's Alaska has $1.5 billion budget surplus, Clinton's last year as governor had a budget deficit of $200 million. Granted that was 1992 when arkansas is budget was $2 billion, but, the most recent budget for Arkansas is $2.9 billion.
World history has shown that demagogues with no relevant experience have turned out to be horrible government leaders - Hitler and Chavez. Chavez in Venezuela, a great speaker has turned that country into shambles as foreign investors are leaving in droves, corruption has increased exponentially, crime is now rampant and in the mean time he has increase the number of government employees from 2 million to over 4 million, nationalized various industrial sectors, and supposedly started government health and education programs that has not done anything for the intended target but enrich the corrupt cronies of Chavez. Lets not forget that Obama was groomed by the democratic political machinery of chicago that has run Chicago for over a century without losing any type of power. It is based on you scratch my neck and i'll scratch your neck. We can not have a demagogue that has been groomed by the corrupt crony chicago political machinery to be president of this great nation.
In response to DonnaAllen. I have voted democrat for years and I have bi-racial children. It is the heighth of judgementalism to assume that Democrats who are disenchanted are of all things racists. There are real problems with Obama that Clinton did not have. Just because on paper they have the same platform doesn't mean that they are the same person or bring the same level of experience and diplomacy to the White House. I was fully prepered to vote for Clinton but feel that the new Democratic leadership threw her under the bus to put forth their own as yet hidden agenda. A Top Obama Aide - herself a black woman said that the VP pick needed to be White, male, and southern. It seems to me that the litmus test was racist and sexist to say the least. Either Obama cannot think for himself or owes something to these advisors. Biden will never be able to deliver the votes or relevancy that Clinton would have. Obama said this race has never been about him but it was about us the Democratic voters. So why did he spit in the face of half of the democrat and republican "Reagan Democrats" when Clinton was brushed aside as if she brought nothing to the table. We are a party divided and the one sure way to bring about unity and to show respect for all the 50% who voted for Clinton would have been to make the only common sense judgement. Which would have been to graciously acknowledge Clinton's contribution and reward all the Democrats in the closest Democrat race of all time with a unity "Dream Ticket". Yes Hillary supporters are angry and incredulous that Obama's handlers would put forward a racist and sexist litmus test to determine who filled the VP slot. So, now we have a white, male, southern VP who has proven in the primaries that he has no real support and cannot deliver the votes Clinton can. This is not sour grapes it is common sense - the kind a President will need to run the country. If he can't cruch the numbers in such an obvious manner how can he balance the budget and deal with the plethera of financial woes left to us by George Bush? Sadly, this very poor, ill advised, racial and sexist motivated decision could cost the Democrats the election!!! Can we afford that?
Not racist or sexist ...just shocked and disappointed and saddened
Sarah Palin dispatched the National Guard due to Wildfires in the state of Alaska.
Maybe donnaallen should've watched CNN a little more. Maybe you might want
to tell the pentagon about my Gov. abusing his power by dispatching our National
Guard when he declares a State of Emergency.
Boy oh boy, it must have been nice to afford an elite private school education and
Harvard while my father was a struggling small business owner fighting high taxes
against business. Maybe that makes me unfit and too stupid to be a mother
because I didn't graduate from Harvard or even Idaho for that matter. I have more
common sense and sound judgement than half of those that graduated college.
It's a good thing Ilower taxes allow me to own my own small business or else I'd fire
myself for not having a degree in wasting my money. Oh not to mention I graduated
489 out 500 in high school, but I have the tenacity to never give up and keep
fighting for my piece of the American dream. And I will not give up my hard work
and "piece of the pie" as Michelle Obama puts it for someone with no desire to
work but knows how to put their hand out when the Gov. comes around with hand outs.
Do the math xyzcool123:
Alaska:
:Ranked 47th in the US -
Total population 683,478 (2007 est.)
Ranked 50th in the US
Arkansas:
Ranked 32nd in the US
- Total population 2,834,797 (2007 est.) [1]
Ranked 34th in the US
Do you not think that Bill Clinton also balanced the budget, oppose the republican establishment , made executive decisions and, you do know that that infamous bridge to nowhere was going to another town that would have made it easier for the people to get to and from the airport. I fly a lot and it sure beats taking the back roads. One year in the senate before running for president is one more years than Palin, running a presidential campaign, operating urban neighborhood programs of course would be something that you would find unimportant. I'm sure the people in these urban areas would love for you to drop by to see what a difference he has made in their lives. That's it, say what you want, and believe what you believe because I'm not getting into a boxing match with a republican. Been there, done that and I will never win (in your eyes) happy voting
Some are quick to point fingers of racism at anybody that is opposed to Obama. But, when Obama gets almost 95% support from blacks, o that is nothing. If whites where to support a McCain in such magnitude, they will be here pointing the finger of racism. They also ignore the racist remarks made by Obama's own minister - reverend wright. Some are already saying that those Clinton backers that are now supporting McCain must be racist. How ridiculous can that be.
As I said before, I am American first, whose family is originally from Colombia. We have to put party affiliation, ethnicity, race, religion, sex gender, etc aside as it is only divisive and make our decision based on the facts and the fact is that McCain is by far the most qualified candidate to be president of this great nation - USA. We can not have an individual that has no experience, is indesisive and and is divisive be our president. No Way, No How, Nobama.
great choice John now if we can only plan for a national rally on sept 11 at sport stadiums all across our nation that will upstage the denver obama speach? thanks and welcome
Our you people serious? Can you really say that you support Bush and the decisions he's made with this country? Well if you can say yes then i could see why you would support someone like Mcain. Mcain has adopted the same bad policies we are suffering from right now. So no matter what side of the political fence your scaling on the fact is WE as a nation is suffering! People need to use common sense when making there decisions. Unless you are extremely rich than I dont see how you can belive John is going to make a difference for you. To cracio,i belive that was her name, i apologize in advance if i destroyed your name, when you were speaking about how you pulled you self up with no boot straps was the country going to hell in a hand basket like it is now? The world, let along the country is in a different place right now. It is a moral obligation to help each other, an to be honest if were playing super cop around the world why wouldnt you want your own fellow country men to have simple things like health care, education reform, tax breaks etc. so not just a few selected families but all families can have a chance at capturing the American Dream..This nation was built on dreams, some of you republicans got to where your at because of a dream and a chance that someone gambled on you. So at this point i ask people again to vote with common sense and vote as if you were blind and could not see. if that were the case you could only go on pass actions and what your hearing now. Because as it stands now were moving far and far away from what we were built on. It basically sounds like to me that the republicans want a country where its EVERY MAN FOR IT SELF. Now if you feel that way it is your God given right but think about if YOU or YOUR LOVED One, caught a real bad hardship and couldnt find those imaginery boot straps what could or would happen to you
Coale you are right the DNC has sold its soul to the devil and Obama is not what he says he is. He hs lied many times and nobody seems to be paying any attention.
This is not a mater of education as donnaallen says but of judgement and Obamás involvement with Rezko, Ayers and Wright proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that he has none. There have been many educated people that have brought misery and suffering to their nations.
Education is nothing a good heart a sound mind and love for your country is everything...
Some take issue with Palin's lack of experience. The fact is that Palin as the vicepresidential candidate for the Republican party has more experience than Obama, the candidate for the democratic party. In fact he has the same type of experience that Bill Clinton had when he ran for president of the US. His experience at that time was as governor of a small state - Arkansas. Palin is running a state -Alaska that has a bigger budget and is more strategically important to the US than Arkansas would be and that is because of its immense oil reserves. Palin balance the budget, oppose the republican establishment , cleaned the corruption among some Republican leader and opposed the bridge to nowhere. Compare that to Obama's experience - one year in senate before running for president, running a presidential campaign, operating urban neighborhood programs and making wonderful speeches that idiotize the liberal masses. No Way, No How, Nobama
Let me start by saying that we are all American's. It doesn't matter what nationality, what race, what gender, how old or young we are. No one is better than you and no one is worse than you. You alone are responsible for you. You are responsible for your family first, although the republican convention is trying to make us believe that we all need to put God first. If what we are to believe is that no one will judge us in the end but God, why is it that they are all so judgmental? My beliefs and that which I have instilled in my children have always been family, education, respect for everyone, no matter who they are or what their beliefs. These are the qualities that will prepare you for your life ahead. It's really no ones business if you believe in abortion, or if you don't, whether you believe in same sex marriages, or you don't, whether you believe in taking the train or the bus to work. Let's set the record straight. If it's not about you, if it doesn't affect you in any way, shape or form, then it should be none of your business. When it comes to gun control, smoking in public places, equality for all people, equal pay for equal jobs done by a man or a woman, equal education for all children, health care for all our children. then we should care. I live in the country and even though the hunters will disagree, twice I have had to report a hunter to the game commission. Once because someone shot a hole in my swimming pool while hunting behind my house, once because a hunter was walking up the road, saw a deer and decided to shoot from the road and almost hit another car. This is why guns, even in the hands of "responsible" people can still be dangerous. Second hand smoke has been proven time and time again to be detrimental to all subjected to it. Any democrate that has now turned to the republican party because Hilary lost can only be one thing and that is a racist. Some of course will disagree but you know deep in your heart that this is true no matter how you may try to justify it. How can you be so excited about Hillary Clinton's views, when she and Obama had almost the same platform, and then deflect to John McCain? I have received so may emails from (of course) republicans bashing Obama, wanted me to believe he is anything except an American, nasty, nasty, emails. I myself have never sent one email out about John McCain. You see, I may not go to church every Sunday, but I don't bash other peoples character unfairly. All these church going Christians who are taught and told never to judge, are the first to judge. Please, let's stop and think about what we are doing to this country. I have traveled to Europe a few times and you cannot believe what they say about the Americans. It is an embarrassment to me and my family. In the past 8 years things have gone from bad to worse and if you honestly believe that John McCain will change any of this then I say "vote for him" but don't you dare tell me who or why I should, for one minute believe that ,if I believe in God, I need to put him before everything else or I'm not getting into Heaven. If that's the way God operates, maybe I don't want to go there. Stop and think the next time you start preaching your idiotic beliefs that God is good and God is great but only to the chosen people. If none of this is sinking in and sounding like you, the good Republican you are, just tune in tonight for Sarah Palin's speech. I'm sure you will love it.
Here's something to ponder. You all do know that she only has a BS degree in journalism with a minor in political science from North Idaho College. Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School. If you want to talk about experience, go to Wikipedia and read all about John McCain, Sara Palin, Barack Obama and Joe Biden and then see who really has the most experience in politics. You all do know that she was governor of a state that has a population of less people than Brooklyn New York. That really makes her qualified for the big league. She boast her involvement in the National Guard but you all do know that any executive decisions involving our National Guard come from the Pentagon, not the governor of a state. Try to research what executive decision she made for her National Guard and I'll bet you can't find any. McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, placing 894th out of a graduating class of 899. Those of you who don't think education is important, knock yourself out and vote for the Republican ticket. I'm sticking with education.
Every one of us has problems in our families look around noone has the right to make remarks toward the Palin family look at your own.Sarah is dealing with a lot of issues we have all had to deal with. It's how the issues are dealt with that shows who the people really are. I am most proud of her family for sticking by their daughter. in her time od need.No one can predict what a child will do no matter how they are raised I know this personally I have three children teo ok one a wing ding. I am raising my grandchildren.No amoount of ethics could stop my daughter.
I refuse to vote for anyone who has allowed their family to set in a racist church and hear the reteric for 20 yrs this is a crime to the United States. God Damn America. I believe ewas said. NO way NO How NO Obama
You all ... go to FactCheck.org and check things out. Where do all of you crazies get your info from?!!! McCain would destroy this great land. He is totally incompetent. Obama is NOT a communist and wants to have America represent all of the people and make sure the poorest are not overlooked! Is that bad??? You of the right need a lot of therapy!
my-oh-my, and they say DEMocrats are the "radicals!" :::sheesh:::
It's tame for more people to see through Obama and they will before November.
No way No how No Obama.
Hillary would be in good posistion to run again in four years after Mc Cann is through I do not see him running foir a second term.
She would have to run against Sarah Palin wouldn't that be something two women fighting it out.
We need change the change is before our eyes Go Mc Cann
I personally know Mr. Coale and he lies with the best of them. I wouldn't trust him and his endorsement just solidifies my choice that Obama is the best person to lead our country towards the future.
The fact is that Obama lacks the experience to be the president of this country. After only one year as a senator, he decided to run for president. The experience as a Senator for both the Illinois senate and as a US Senator leaves a lot to be desired, With so many absences, voting present and vote changing, is a a quality not desired for a president. It only shows that he is indecisive and would you want that type of president deciding in an emergency and/or crucial situation. Of course not. His current campaign indicates that he wants to hold both sides. For instance, he supports maintaining discussions with Iran's and Venezuela's leaders and at the same he says he would not talk to them until he sees improvement in freedom for its citizens and stop assisting terrorists. Obama's friendships with dubbious characters like the racist reverend Wright, the terrorist Ayres and the indicted antoin Rezko, could only reflect on the character of Obama. How could he not know that he did not know? Either is he is naive or he is a liar. In either case, we can not have that type of character as president. He got assistance from the indicted Rezko to acquire part of his residence for under the market value and in return for what? Republican Cunningham of San Diego, went to jail for something similar. Obama's lies and incoherent explanations about why he opposed the "Born Alive Infant Protection act" in the illinois state senate is a reflection on the true nature of this demagogue whose only expertise is giving wonderfull speeches that idiotize his followers. The Catholic voter and those who oppose abortion will cringe at the thought of voting for president somebody that supported what amounted to infanticide. It is disgusting how the Democrat party chose such a terrible candidate to run for for president. Apparently, those wonderful speeches do idiotize the masses.
WELCOME ABOARD MR. COALE! I AGREE THAT OBAMA HAS BEEN GIVEN A FAKE FACADE BY HIS HANDLERS AND THE MEDIA. HE IS A MARXIST AND IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY WILL TEAR AMERICA APART FROM THE FOUNDATION UP SO THAT HE CAN HAVE A COMMUNIST STATE. I DON''T CARE WHAT COLOR HE IS, AND I RESENT " JOURNALISTS" TRYING TO MAKE ME FEEL GUILTY FOR NOT VOTING FOR HIM IMPLYING THAT IT IS BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. I AM INTELLIGENT ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT WHEN I HEAR HIM SPEAK HE IS CONDESCENDING, ARROGANT AND DANGEROUSLY INEPT. JEREMIAH WRIGHT HATES AMERICA, HATES WHITES AND OBAMA HAS BEEN INFLUENCED BY HIM FOR THE PAST TWENTY YEARS. MCCAIN AND PALIN HAVE THE COUNTRY'S BEST INTERESTS AT HEART AND THEY HAVE MY VOTE.
Actually 10bamamama:
I came from a blue collar home where my dad immigrated to this great country in 1956. He worked as an auto mechanic. If you would like to get technical about automotive I can go all day.
Fact the average vehicle on the road is 10.9 yrs old up from 9yrs old
Fact: CARS DON"T BREAK LIKE THEY USED TO (GM Platinum spark plugs on
vehicles 1994 and up go 100k miles before needing replaced) Had you read the
post you would have seen that I stated PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE NOT
GENERAL REPAIRS!
Fact I have worked in garages, under cars, in the front office for multiple
dealerships, independant garages and now I consult.
Fact: I never went to college
Fact: I was down and out for 3 yrs doing the jobs you say I pay people to do
Fact: I do those jobs today for no pay because I am a wife and mother
Fact: I was dirt poor but PULLED MYSELF UP BY MY NONEXISTENT BOOTSTRAPS
and marched forward NEVER ASKING FOR A HAND OUT FROM THE GOVERNMENT
I swallowed my pride and did the dishwashing, bussing tables etc.. for less than
what min wage is today. So honey, when you sit there and tell me I am elite....I am not.
I am more blue collar than Obama AND Biden put together.
That my dear is why I vote Republican!
Fact : Every US State & Territory with the exception of Guam had an increas
in the min wage WHY not Guam you ask?
Fact : 75% of workers in Guam work in Factories run my Starkist
and Chicken of the Sea
Fact: Starkist and Chicken of the Sea located in Nancy Pelosi's district in California
I DON"T NEED SOCIALIST CHANGE WITH OBAMA
I NEED COUNTRY FIRST (AMERICANS FIRST, POLITICIANS LAST)
POLITICS FROM MCCAIN.
Xyzcool123, I'm sorry to correct you, but that quote is not from JFK. He did use it, and people believe it is his, but it is not. It was written in the 1930s by Khalil Gibron, a poet that immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. It is a line from his poem, "The New Frontier." Same name as the political plan Kennedy had. Sorry, people need to know this because they never give credit when taking other people's quotes or parts of speeches. Wow, similar to two of current candidates on one of the tickets.
Cracio, are you living under a rock or what? Your husband make money selling auto parts on commission, because most Americans are keeping their older cars therefore replace parts are essential. Cracio as for the minimum wage, who the hell can live on that anyway, unless you live with someone else, really after tax, what do you think some of the minimum wagers take home... Unfortunately it's individuals like you, who think that minimum wagers should shovel $#@!, takecare of your unruly children, cook and clean for you, work overtime without pay and be happy to do so, all I can say is wow! How can anyone vote republican at this point, we are trillions of dollars in debt and as a result we don't even own American anymore... This farce of a war to bring equality to those abroad has cost Americans in more ways than one. Please tell me how are you suppose to be in control of a nation and not properly educate your people. Think about it, the American public school system has gone to hell in a hand basket, and we are fighting to provide a better quality of life for people abroad who really don't even want us there... How can you as a woman support a VP nominee who doesn't support abortion, even in the case of rape, that is crazy!
HR Clinton asked supporters to rally behind Obama, and a great deal of them did so, but let tell you if you supported Hillary and you are pissed, because she didn't get the nomination, then it has absolutely nothing to do with the support of the Democratic Party, anytime you support someone with complete opposite veiws, them some of you are truly allowing race to play a major part in your decision to support a white man rather than a candidate who has veiws very similar, if not the same as Clinton. Some of you need to understand that Clinton will play a powerful role in the Obama administration, if he gets in the White House, so you may want rethink throwing away your vote on a man who referred to his wife as a ***, and a woman who really doesn't support a women rights! Think long and hard about it, especially you Cracio and anyone who thinks the way that you do. By the way remember McCain stated himself that he knows nothing abou the economy...
It always amazes me how Latin American always criticizes obama. But yet they don't cant even make it in their own country and try to come here to American and run things. FOR the record your amercian not African American, Cuban American or whatever your AMERICAN!! I don't give a damn on who gets in because they all USE AMERICANS and then showcase their own agenda when they get IN. THATS REAL TALK!!!
Those who are making comments that the Latin vote is mainly going to go Obama, don't know what they are taliking about. Cuban-americans have voted Reublican and will continue to vote republican. Americans of Colombian origin have seen how Obama and the democrats have mistreated Uribe and Colombia, which is the US's best ally in the Americas. He has opposed FTA with Colombia, has supported the FARC communist guerilla group's charges against Colombia. Most Americans of Colombian origins of which my family is part, regardless of our party affiliations have seen that the only the only intelligent way to vote is to vote for McCain/Palin ticket. It is is the best for the US. McCain, has the experience, knowledge, leadership to lead this country in times of world dangers like Russia's Putin, Venezuela's Chavez, Iran's terrorist leadership, Islamic fanatics's terrorism, etc. In our family, there is 25 voters of which 10 are democrat, 24 of which will be voting for McCain/Palin ticket.
Those who support Obama, should heed JFK's famous words "ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU, ASK WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY." Obama's speech was full of blaming the government for families losing their homes, or for the gas prices or jobs or etc... and his plan was for the government to do more to resolve these people's problems. the fact is that these people have lost their homes because they got into debt they knew they could not handle. In my extended family we have own our homes plus other real property, yet none of us have lost our homes and that is because we knew what type of loans we could handle. Unlike Obama and his supporters, we don't want the government to bail us out if we had made the stupid decision of getting mortgage loans that we clearly we couldn't handle. As for gas, prices, we have manage to adjust by getting more efficient autos or using public transportation or moving closer to our jobs. We don't want more government and we don't want more taxes as all it does is make business move away. No way, No How, No Obama.
I don't understand why everyone is bashing Bush so harshly.
Sure he's a bad president and 26% of Americans feel he's the worst
but I'm sure the remaining 74% voted for Carter as the worst. People
stop and remember your civics courses (how ever long ago that may be).
One would know that with the systems of checks and balances the
Exec. Branch does not hold all the power, nor does the Legislative or
Judicial. So when placing the blame on Bush is the easiest thing to do
(because no one wants to admit they voted for an all Dem Congress with
the LOWEST approval rating and LEAST legislative accomplishments
in HISTORY.) Where was Speaker Pelosi when Americans were calling
and writing their Congressmen to do something about high gas prices
before Congress recessed? Oh that's right, she was fervently blocking any
legislation offering relief to Americans just before she ended the Session EARLY.
Very bold and cunning move, knowing that the media won't cover it and
America will just blame Bush like they have before. Score one more for Obama
and a Dem controlled majority Legis. & Exec. Branch after Nov. 4.
People, wake up and realize what we are in for. I keep hearing about recession
this and recession that. WHAT RECESSION? My spouse is in sales( AUTO parts)
and he goes around to all of the garages and frankly his paychecks keeping
going up (and he makes comm. ONLY). Where is this recession if AUTO
garages are spending more on parts because Americans are spending more
on their cars (and the majority of it is PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE not
broken down repairs!!!!)
"WELL CRACIO" some of you are saying "people are losing jobs and
gas is up and inflation is up and groceries are up" and BLAH
BLAH BLAH. Hasn't anyone stopped to consider that MINIMUM WAGE
HAS GONE UP $2 and some cents? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PROFITS
AFTER MIN, WAGE ROSE...THEY WENT DOWN. HEREGO: EMPLOYERS CUT
JOBS, RAISED PRICES ON ITEMS TO RETAIN THOSE PROFITS THEY
HAD BEFORE MIN. WAGE WENT UP. "EVERY ACTION HAS AN EQUAL
AND OPPOSITE REACTION"- Law of Inertia. Stop being pawns in
a federal chess game. WAKE UP AND THINK FOR YOURSELVES. IT IS
OUR DUTY AS AMERICANS TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO AND
ASK QUESTIONS NOT BELIEVE WHAT GARBAGE CBS< ABC< NBC<
CNN< AND FOX CRAM DOWN OUR THROATS!
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THE FREEDOMS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED!
Alan Atkins is right on the money ,thanks Alan..............
Right On ,John Coale!!!
LOL, you people are either crazy or stupid if you think Barack "Osama Bin Ladin" Obama is not an islamic terrorist in presidential garb. He has nothing but a Hitler-esk appeal and we all know what that did for Germany. Ignorance is contagious and the Dems have obviously caught the fever. Sarah Palin scares you "Do-less" and you people are grasping for any lie that might make you feel better. Its sad when the idiots, excuse me, Democrats of America think the majority of good, honest Americans are so moronic that they would fall for the putrid rhetoric they are spewing through their media outlets. I am sorry people but everyone I know is doing what I'm doing until November 4th, which is LMAO. Vote for the Islamic Pig and you'll get exactly what you deserve, you ignorant SOB's.
I feel the same about the screen, I can't read comments fully and makes it difficult to get the full view or to respond...Thanks so much...and God Bless!
I think you are going to have alot of cross over votes this time. My wife wasn't even going to vote but now she is going to vote for McCain. & I will also. I am from Il. & I just can't vote for Obama He just isn't ready.
Who is the leading HRC supporter and who cares??? Never heard of him, but doubt if he is truly a HRC supporter. Obviously, he was only voting for Hillary, and not what she stood for, because now he is voting for someone who is totally opposite of Hillary. No true Democrat would vote for McSame. I know that Palin is not the top of the ticket, but come on, her experience, or lack of has to be looked at. McCain is old as dirt, and she has to be ready to step in and lead. All these Republicans, supporting her and talking her up, are the same ones that bashed Obama for his lack of experience and ability to lead. I guess they have short term memory loss. They are now saying that's not the issue, or are trying to come up with some relevant experience for her. Good luck, but I doubt if you find any other than president of the all important PTA!!!
can newsweek please fix this screen? half of what people write is cut off.
thanks
Please, this presidential election and such is more of a joke than anything else.... i got better things to do today and so I will get to them
John Coale is just pissed that he won't be making money off Obama like he would off HIllary and his wife will off McCain. I bet he is also more comfortable with his wife hanging around McCain rather than Obama, who she obviously has a crush on. (And who wouldn't given that this JC is a bloated whale.
It amazes me to see people like this man who claims he is a democrat finds it so easy and convenient to navigate to back a republican who does not share the same values as his. Clearly there is more to his choice, after all look at his connections. Please stay with them for as long as you wish. If you supported Hillary, which was a great thing to do, will you see someone so unqualified beat ther to such an important command? If I were a former Hillary suporter I would see to it that another female with much less qualifications would wait her turn.
Who can blame him for defecting to the candidate best fit for the job? Nobama has ZERO experience with any executive order. Sarah Palin has more experience in this department and let's not even mention McCain's 26 years in the Senate compared to Nobama.
No DEBATE - McCain/Palin 08'
Well, this is good news! Maybe the Palin vp tap did do some good! Keep 'em coming over Hillary! On a more personal note. I'm kind of surprised that Greta could find a guy to marry. She seems so like Ellen somehow!
The reason why John Coale has flipped to McCain is because Greta has mentioned a few weeks ago that she thinks Obama is interesting and motivational, not to mention handsome. The guy is jealous...who would'nt be? I don't blame him. If my wife says something like that on air..I would look twice too. Don't worry John, Michelle is a fox.
Sour grapes from flip-flopping John? I feel he would feel at home more with the Republicans than with the Democrats.
John Coale, your 15 minutes is up, buddy. Time to retire from the political limelight.
Governor, Palin has more experience running a government than Obama, who began serving his first term in the U.S. Senate in 2005. And unlike Obama, Palin has shown herself willing to challenge her jaded ethical policies within her party. That's change.
As McCain said Friday, Palin is "exactly who this country needs" to help him confront "the same old Washington politics of me first and country second."
On the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, she investigated fellow commission member Randy Ruedrich, the state Republican Party chairman, in an effort that led to his resignation and paying a $12,000 fine levied by Alaska's attorney general. In 2006, she ran against the incumbent Republican governor, Frank Murkowski -- and won.
She is not a hard-core social conservative. For example, Palin supported awarding benefits for same-sex couples. But she is a good fiscal conservative, who used her veto power to reduce her state's budget by $124 million.
Palin is a maverick, like he's a maverick. She complements McCain's ardent opposition, not only to congressional earmarks, but also to the pork-rich farm bill and ethanol subsidies supported by Obama.
Pollster Frank Luntz told me in Denver that the key to victory for McCain is to trumpet one theme -- "accountability." McCain, he said, should promise government that does what it is supposed to do, punishes bad actors who break the rules and ends "wasteful Washington spending." On that score, Palin was made to order.
This is in response to "Christian_Democrat", so you'd prefer a socialist/communist America? This is what we'll get with the far left, further left than Hillary Clinton even, Obama presidency. Give me a woman that loves her family, country anyday!
WOW Christian_Democrat, How would you like a wet-behind-the-ears person as president? That's exactly what you get with Obama. He had 143 days in the Senate before he started running for president! From his own lips, the best proof that he's qualified to be president is the fact that he's running! That's a real shame that a candidate for PRESIDENT has no better experience to point to than the experience he's gained running for the job! It’s laughable. No intelligent person could vote for Obama, just based on that statement alone. He's a baby.
As far as torture, you need to get your head out of the sand. It's a bad world out there with real bad guys. That torture has saved untold numbers of innocents, American and others.
Your ignorant statement "What kind of mother would tell the world that her teenage daughter was pregnant for political gain?" shows the level to where you will stoop. She knew people of your ilk would drag it out; she had no choice but to reveal it. I guess you are perfect? In your little mind maybe.
Blondiechikal, have you not been listening to the news or reading the newspapers. Alaskan officials have said that McCain's team arrived in Alaska the day before he actually announced her name for VP. McCain is called a Maverick and rightly so. He picked someone who might be able to snag some of the female voters. I hope we are all smarter than that and make our decision on pure facts. This country cannot stand another 4 years of the Republican party. I have not a Demeocarat nor Republican. I am an independent, which means I vote for whoever is the best person, I don't just vote a party. I have voted both Rep and Dem, and I must vote for a team that will try to makek change, not another 4 years of the same. Sorry that I must compare him to G.W. but his past voting has told us all how much he stands for the same things that the current President does. Arrogance.........
The lib media is bringing up Palin’s past and her daughter, and never brought up anything about Obama’s past - why? Where was the lib media on Obama’s relationship with Reverend Wright or Ayres? The libs are only hurting themselves by going after Palin’s daughter, which has nothing to do with Governor Palin herself. The media constantly can undermine our country, disclose our national security secrets, and root for our defeat. Why don’t they disclose their past and intimate details? What relevance does this have to the Vice Presidency? Also, Obama thinks he’s already President - and forgets he’s still a Senator. He has no respect for the voter, and he is taking us for fools.
If I were willing to vote for John McCain and his support the Republican "Christian" values of torture, unjust imprisonment, Hitler-like disregard for the Geneva conventions, and Stalin-like disregard for the rights of Americans, I would have changed my mind when he announced his choice of running mate. What kind of mother would parade her Down syndrome baby into the international press to imply she made the right choice? This is the same choice 90% of women, Democrat or Republican, would make. What kind of mother would tell the world that her teenage daughter was pregnant for political gain? One who doesn't care for her daughter's feelings whatsoever. If McCain dies of old age or loses his mind, we are stuck with a president who knows nothing of governing and lacks the character to put her children ahead of her political ambitions. Vote for McCain IF you want an America that feels like Nazi Germany and to be governed by an unqualified by intensely political woman.
WOW! Good for him...
George Bush was not elected in 2000. The military received no ballots. The State of florida ballots were not counted in all. His brother was Governor in Florida. What a deceiving family. His other brother in Texas was involved in a Savings & Loan scandal in the 70's. We never should have gone to Iraq, we never finished Afganistan and the terrorists came out of the Saudi Kingdom. The CIA, FBI and Secret Service should have been able to stop the 9/11 horror before it happened. The World Trade Center had been bombed before in the 90's. The ship off Israel was attached and sunk. How much terror will the American people stand for before they stand up and are counted. Our economy is in the toilet. We let China import without taxing, now everything in this country is from China. Look out babies, their are poisoning you with plastic bottles. When did this country get so stupid to allow all this to happen. Maybe when they allowed abortion and throwing the Lord out of classrooms? Maybe when they stopped allowing parents to discipline their children. When the cost of living got so high, young mothers could not stay home with their small babies until they entered school? Maybe when they stopped child support and alimony to mothers caring for children till they were 18? Maybe when Judges got so liberal they allow a murder more rights than a victim. I for one would like the country of the 50's when people in government office were not so greedy, when doctors in America were not so greedy, they forgot to take care of the patient. When health care and any kind of care was available for everyone, not just the rich. When cancer wasn't rampant in a country that has the cures, but won't let them out. The FDA runs this country, the insurance companies run this country and the oil companies run America. Their are more side effects from the drutgs the FDA has let through than the herbs and vitamins that are on the market and the cure for all cancers is available. GOD HELP AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
With over 500 comments I haven't read them all, but do you hear what this guy is saying? Coale states that as a woman it would have been an insult to Hillary to take a "second-hand job" (VP), yet he says it's a great strategy for McCain's camp to name Palin. !? There should be no talk of integrity or experience or sexism regarding the Dems with Palin on the ticket for the Republicans. Yes, I believe she was a fourth or fifth string pick for McCain simply bc she's female. And to say that what swung him (Coale) over to McCain was his thoughts on our countries stance on not torturing POWs? Yeah, we've nevvver done that... Coale needs to get over himself and grab a pinch of the integrity he claims he sees in McCain.
I am both amused and angered when I hear comments like "forget the last 8 years". This adminstration and the republican party have had nothing but disdain for any type of accuntability. They chased Clinton the ends of the earth and disrupted this country for a year over a stain on a dress but when anyone calls to account an administration led by a president who committed 36 impeachable offenses, all you hear is don't play the blame game and the past is the past,.
secondly, both people on the republican ticket like to tout themselves as mavericks reformers. But where is the proof? McCain proudly states he voted with Bush over 90% of the time. His economic plan and defense strategy mirrors the current adminstration. His senior campaign staff is still infested with lobbyists; Palin took plenty of federal earmarks and $ from lobbyists and initially supported the bridge to nowhere until the backlash. It is more than fair to look at the past when it is a lens to the future. Yes, McCain has said he is his own man...often...but he has done little if anything to prove it. Bumpersticker slogans aside, where is the proof his four years will be any different than the last disaterous 8.
Question...Why are liberals, socialists and Democrats comparing Governor Palin to Senator Obama? Could it be that her experience is more comparable to Obama than Biden???
Lol...Greypond1...can you not be original? You vote for a "party" not the person? Look at the persons credentials! When you have your roof replaced...do you not look at a persons work history and experience? Forget the past 8-years, McCain is his own man - he has said that. Hey - what about the american dream? So you are saying it is a crime to be rich? That someone is corrupt because they are rich? Sad - play the Latino Card - but to me is seems you might be a little one-sided. People are losing their homes because of the mortgage industry and the poor loans that people signed-up for (yes the mortgage companies in some cases were not honest) - not the Republican Party.
Folks - forget the Bush administration, the past is the past. Look at experience. Obama is a very good speaker, he presents well, he seems very "vibrant" - but where is the substance? Where is his history? If we elect Obama, why not reach out to jath123 and see about his neighbors uncle's postman - he would have about the same experience as Obama. Lets face it, Obama is Polished and Smart - but he has NO WORK HISTORY for the job. I'll take my chances with McCain.
Defect to McCain ? I'm not Trying to get anyone angry , but Unless your Rich i can see why some of you vote Republican , because you must be out of Touch with people who are going thru some bad times like myself for an Example Katrina in Lousiana Look at how fast the help got there in our Own country , are you not seeing the sale Signs everywhere where People are Losing their Homes or Losing their Jobs , Economy is not Good. After 8 Years of this why would anyone in the Right Mind Vote Republican. I Honestly do not think McCain will Be President. I Think the American People are Tired and i think they have Seen Enough. Its just sad to see this many Americans losing their Homes and Jobs. I don't think anyone can handle 4 years of this . Heck , I don't think this Country can Handle 4 Years of this. Hillary Supporters including Myself is Voting Obama no Defecting in the Latino Community except for the Guy who McCain put up there on the Stage trying to get the Latino Voters Interested in McCain but i was not Impressed. SI SE PUEDE OBAMA! Obama will Help Lousiana. Obama will put Americans Back in their Home and Jobs will appear for the Unemployed.
John Coale... never heard of him. How does Newsweek define the word "leading"? In what universe is this man a "leading supporter" of anyone when nobody in the world has even heard of him? Hey Newsweek, my neighbor's uncle's mailman has just switched to Obama. Quick! Get the interview!
No one needs a book to see how McCain voted.
No one needs a book to see what Bush has done to this nation and it's global image.
"Leading Hillary Supporter" ?
Just how does one go about getting that title?
Is it self titled?
If so then I am the "Top Hillary Supporter".
By the way I'm just gonna throw this out there: What if McCain 'wants' Obama to be elected? It would surely explain his VP pick wouldn't it?
"Twisted half-truth and lies" as stated by who? The left-biased media? Please!!! The media is falling all over itself to get Obama elected. They wouldn't know a true fact if it hit them in the head! It's sickening. They proclaim themselves to be "reporters" but they don't report the facts, they promote an agenda. They don't know the meaning of the word "reporter". Throw your LA Times, Chicago Tribue, the New York Times in the trash because that is all they are!
Obama Nation? That is the best you have? The book is filled twisted half truths and lies. You should listen to the TRUTH about each candidate, then vote for the person that is most in line with your views.
My my my... I don't think that anything else needs to be said after you read all of these comments or just a portion of them (because, who really has the time to read all 500 something comments...)
If you are informed, a free thinker and go beyond the press sensationalism you can clearly see the type of person that is voting for Obama and the type that is voting for McCain. And if you have two sticks to rub together, you'll be REALLY clear as to who is the better candidate and who you MUST vote for.
And if that's not clear to you, I'll simplify it for you (even though you may be a Democrat, and that alone means something to you, or if you've been brain washed by the media and hype) do yourself and this country a favor and vote for McCain. Don't be a fool, LITERALLY, and vote for Obama.
I dare you to read OBAMA NATION! This New York best seller is well sourced. And if you chose not to read it, I guess you get what you deserve. As they say: "There's a sucker born every minute."
AAWWWW,,,,Poor little John John,,,got his sensitivities tweaked..,,Imagine a political
campaign not acting fair like the repubs and their Swift Boats.,,,,,
I believe if I were switching from the Democratic party to a political party whose last two
terms in office featured a war crime invasion of a totally harmless -to-us foreign country,
a subsequent quarter million deaths and the ranking of just a point behind Catagory 5
paedephiles in moral character I wouldn't go on TV and "announce" it.
John Coale, if you are such a strong supporter of John McCain when are going to volunteer to serve in Iraq?
Or are you just one more Washington lawyer, big on wind, slow on action to back your mouth.
McCain is Desprate to get Latino Voters to Vote for Him , So he Puts a Latino Claiming he is a Democrat trying to turn latinos into Republicans when we all Know McCain is Nothing more than a Extension of Bush Too me McCain is Out of Touch with Latinos. the American People who are Struggling to make Ends Meat. People are losing their Homes , Jobs. The American People have already seen the Job the Republicans did in the Last 8 Years Under Bush, And i Doubt the American People can Handle a Hot Head McCain for another 4 Years. So What ! a Leading Hillary Supporter Defects to McCain. the Majority of Latinos will Follow Obama because he is More Intouch with Reality. I think the Majority of the Women will follow Obama after seeing McCain Desprate Act to get the Woman to vote for Him. Im a Hillary Supporter so i am 100% for a Woman being as President but we all can see McCain is Desprate for women to Vote for him.
We Desperatly need a Change Now. We Need America Strong again and the Only Person i see Winning because everyone is Sick and Tired of Struggling, is Obama. He is More Intouch with Latino Families by Far. My Vote is for Obama because he is more intouch with Struggling Americans and he sees the Economy problem that has effected our Lives. It's a No Brainer . Obama for President , Enough with McCain and Bush. It's time to Move Over , Republicans did a Poor Job running this Beautiful Country , It's Time to Move Over , Move Over , MOVE OVER. The Latinos Know that McCain is trying to Blowing Smoke up our A55 , Republicans can't fool the Latino Voters we know who McCain is. and the Woman will continue Voting for Obama because he is the Real Deal , he is not Desprate for Votes like McCain is. Enough Said.
I will vote for Obama for the following reason.
1. I've watched this country degraded for far too long; used and defamed to fill the pockets of the all mighty corporations while the blood of our young men and women pave the road to their profits.
Soak it up. The only reason you got Bush in was with a crooked election and a Supreme Court installation. Time for the Dems to restore the USA's name, and take out the trash.
I will vote for Obamabinladen for the following reasons
1. I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.
2. I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.
3. I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq I trust that the bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're good people.
4. I'm voting Democrat because I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I don't start driving a Prius.
5. I'm voting Democrat because I'm not concerned about the slaughter of millions of babies so long as we keep all death row inmates alive.
6. I'm voting Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves.They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as government sees fit.
7. I'm voting Democrat because I believe three or four pointy headed elitist liberals need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who would NEVER get their agendas past the voters.
8. I'm voting Democrat because I believe that when the terrorists don't have to hide from us over there, and they come over here I don't want to have any guns in the house to fight them off with.
9. I'm voting Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry whatever I want. I've decided to marry my horse.
10. I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.
This message is for blondiechika1, you are so brainwashed. McCain is a moron, and because you can't see past what people told you to believe, you'll never know the truth. McCain is trying to pick up the crying Clinton voters, the voters that were interviewed being so upset they would jump parties, and the guy above is an example, what a moron.
Listen, McCain's group didn't even look at the local newspapers on her daughter, they were grasping. Then to announce that they were sending a large group ("race up there") to protect the girls privacy shows that they didn't have knowledge of this. Well the whole area of ultra-conservatives is a joke, sure this stuff happens, but if you think McCain knew the daughter was pregnant, and then you are walking around with your eyes closed.
Regardless, Clinton did a lot of damage for the party and her little speech was a little and a little too late, nice job.
McCain is all about war, you know why, because war makes lots of money for the rich. Making machines, parts, and equipment is all for the rich contracts. Do you know any soldiers, well I do and this is what I am told. My soldier friends are told to blow equipment up to order another and not fix a vehicle (that they trained and studied to repair) nope, you know why? Contracts, that's why. This dam government loves war and contracts that supply people and equipment to the front lines. Listen the Republicans love war and all the money the contracts bring in, war is money.
My buddy works at a high end car shop, and when I mentioned that he must be having a hard time selling those 200k and 300k cars, he told me "you would think, but we are selling out and it's a wait.
So keep thinking that McCain is change, the only reason the rich want McCain is the seat is not too disturbed the pockets of all the people making money off our dead soldiers.
I love America and that's why Obama is a chance of getting some respect back into our country.
Peace forever and Obama for my choice
"He (Obama) is not who he says he is," says John Coale....IS NOT AN ISSUE.....Is Senator McCain who he is? He sure is....Coale has to understand that the so-called maverick McCain voted with the Bush Administration policies 95% of the time which caused the following: more foreclosures, higher gasoline prices, more home price drops, more Federal debt, more high school dropouts "Many Children Left Behind" MCLB, more jobs lost and eliminated, more people without health care, more inflation, higher food costs, more more more of the same from Senator McCain.
THESE ARE THE REAL ISSUES.........
Just another jerk
Vavo, You are completely ignorant if you truly believe McCain would pick a vice president that he knew nothing about. He obviously checked her out and that is why she is his running mate. If you think he picked her because she is a female then you are crazy. Face the facts, he picked someone that is just like him. They both stand up for what is right and wont back down. I'm absolutely thrilled that we have a strong republican team. Especially since as the days go by, Obama sounds more ridiculous and his inexperience shows even more.
Way to go buzzardbill. Glad to see that someone keeps up on their current events.
Talking about telling people what they want to hear? How about showing people what they want to see? A female VP, picked just to attract the female voters. I hope all of the females in this country don't fall for this game. Read up on Palin and Alaska and see how all of the top government officials are saying they were never even contacted by the McCain people to check her out. That is not what you call vetting a potential nominee. They hit the ground in Alaska one day before he announced his running mate. I don't think that was really enough time to check her out. She could be out leader someday, think about it.
Ryanoceros, Bush and his tax cuts for the rich created plenty of jobs, unfortunately they were in India China Indonesia El Salvador Viet Nam et al. YOU remember. Bush turned the largest creditor nation into the lagest debtor nation. I never thought I'd live to see a president worse than Nixon. I was wrong. He is W.
Ryanocerus, the U.S. has been giving incentives to the companies who have sent their jobs overseas. Obama wants to stop those incentives. That is how we can bring some of those jobs back. Have you been displaced from your job yet becasue it went out of the country?
Re: Lory's comment on McCain's war experiences. It is amazing that the US Navy chose to spin McCain's heroism while a POW while excising all unseemly aspects, which included collaboration with the enemy, his later preferential treatment due to his father's position as the top naval officer in the Viet Nam theater while others, tsuch as two soldiers who did much the same as McCain were later court-marshalled. Oh, and what about the five navy planes that McCain crashed including the bomb released from his plane that caused the Forrestal disaster? Read "The Nightingale's Song". You'll come away with an altered view of NOT."Maverick".
And Obama states he's going to bring jobs back to the US...how is he going to do that? Is he going to start a company, or increase our taxes to pay for bigger government? PEOPLE-he cannot create jobs or make them come back to the US. He is only telling everyone what they want to hear.
VAVO states "I want to know that if something happens to the President that the VP has enough knowledge to continue on with the job." implying that Palin does not have the experience to lead. At least she would be second-in-line...you want to talk about someone that does not have the experience to lead-look to Obama. His VP is more qualified to lead the country than he is. His congressional term has been spent running for president.
Coale is full of shat. He could NOT possibly support Hillary and her issues and then go over to McCain/Palin. No Way.This is the kind of Hillary supporter that Hillary is embarrassed of. She is not stupid, Coale is. Hillary go to Ohio and beat this crap back.
Pukeobama reports via an article on newsmax.com, whatever that is, that Saudi Arabia supports Obama. Would this be considered a continuation of the current administration-Saudi relationship?Without the hugging and handholding that W practices with the Saudis, of course. THIS IS MY FIRST POSTING and having read 6 or 8 comments on the Obama/McCain isssue I am not shocked but rather saddened by the unattractively low level of discourse practiced on this site.
Some of you need to look around and check out the economy. We can't afford another 4 years of Bush policies. McCain has agreed and voted on almost everything Bush has wanted. That has gotten us to a 7 Trillion dollar deficit. Investments are poor, homes are being forclosed, people can't afford the gas for their car and can barely buy groceries. Show me where this economy has done well under the Bush administration. We need new blood in the white house not the same old thing again. I want to know that if something happens to the President that the VP has enough knowledge to continue on with the job. Palin was put in just to get female votes, not because of experience. Vote Obama folks, and lots get back on the right track again.
Wait !! Now I'm confused, is Bush runnin again for the presidency ??? Why is is he whinin about Bush ??
I’m so battle weary. How many times do I have to hear about John McCain’s POW time? Haven’t voters repaid him enough? He’s gotten 26 yrs. of gov’t paychecks. And I don’t understand what’s so special? Did he lead his fellow POWs to the great escape? To a major offensive against the N. Vietnamese? No. He survived. Wow. He took the only alternative to death. And let’s not forget his anti-U.S. propaganda film saying U.S. soldiers like my dad were baby killers. Why don’t they showcase that in his profile?
How's this sound to y'all who say anyone not voting for Nobama is a racist.....Any woman who doesn't vote for McCain/Palin is a fat, ugly, jealous ***!!!
Hey, dumbass Nobama supporters, I hope you've read the comments posted because, if you have, you'll quickly notice that NOT ONE Republican has changed their mind about who they will be voting for and I read alot of Dem's switching their vote due to the empty rhetoric of Nobama.
I had to LOL when I listened to Nobama challenge McCain to debates during his Messiah speech last week in Denver. Is this the same guy who declined to tour the country and have a series of Town Hall Meetings with McCain? Oh, I forgot, Nobama needs a teleprompter to tell him what to say. Just what I'm looking for when the phone rings at 3 am!!!
NOW IF THERE EVER WERE AN IDIOT IT I THINK ITS thscd, small brain, small thoughts, small being
I bet 30% of Hillary women vote McCain, because the ruthless tearing down of Sarah Palin by the Ultra left and the Liberal losing MEDIA and the Obama campaign! The dems look so stupid that by Nov. Obama is down by 20% with the Democrat defeated by a landslide in the House and Senate because Obama a Muslim has no coatails! Obama is the biggest moronic candidate to ever run, no experience no true thoughts in his pre programed pea brained head! The ultra radical Muslim communists and Marxist are the puppetiers of Obama they tell what say and when to say it, by himself his speech is um ah hmm I forgot hmm ah oh I think oops! I give up say good bye bye to Obamas lead by friday he is down 10-12%
I stand to be corrected however due to the seriouseness as you mentioned with the malignant melanoma, again I stress that this ill equipped female would be our leader, what a BIG mistake
Please! McCain has integrity like the Catholic church is good for kids. And the Republican party has been taken over by the radical Christian right. I wonder what this guy is getting in return for his endorsement of McCain?
Oh and not to mention that they have Bush former aids tutoring her on foreign policy to get her ready for the debate I say again YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME and this type of mentality is really what we need to lead our country. According to Bush this man knows what to do based on his actions during 9/11, excuse me but if he's going to do what Bush did, DO WE REALLY NEED MORE OF BUSH, LOW EMPLOYMENT, HIGH GAS, EUCATION A JOKE, NO HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SECURITY SOON TO BE A THING OF THE PAST, AND I CAN GO ON AND ON AND ON...
And this is news because?
In response to Jentle; I am NOT a Mc Cain supporter but I'd just like to correct you and say that Mc Cain has had 4 melanomas (malignant melanomas) removed from his skin. These are a much more virulent form (and one of the worst) forms of cancer a person can have. I'd rather have a basal cell than a melanoma any day.
How can this gentleman be unaware that opposition to torture is one of the very many cherished principles he's abandoned in this campaign? He now supports it.
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I hate to say it, but...what do expect from someone with a link to FOX!? Let's see, where can he get the most attention, the juice...for 15 minutes!
You have got to BE KIDDING you would rather vote for an OLD man with history of basal cell carinoma, chooses a running mate without a full background check, totally inexperienced and under investigation and obviously not a great set of morals based on darling dear that now is going to marry at the ripe old age of 17 to run the country should something happen to him for any reason and then to top it off to insult the AMERICAN woman by choosing any female to try to sway the Hillary votes. At least we know that Hillary was equipped she just lost at her own game. Oh! and not to mention to have more of our young men and women fight a war and risk their lives on something based on a lie
Only children and the childish will blindly assume that change is for the better. Things can get worse. Weimar Germany was a shambles and then they had someone take charge and move the country "forward." Czarist Russia was in need of change...they got it!
Obama is an empty suit who is lost without his teleprompter...Hillary cleaned his clock in their so-called "debates" and then he ducked John McCain and any forum where he might have to think on his feet.
So far from bringing people together, Obama has never had the courage or character to break with his party line or the interest groups therein. McCain fought Bush and Rumsfeld publicly over Iraq and worked with Democrats against the Bush administration on numerous issues: campaign finance, immigration reform, Anwar, Guantanamo, to name a few. When asked about his record, Obama cites working with Dick Lugar against nuclear nonproliferation. My, such boldness ! You don't know whether to laugh or cry listening to such inane drivel. McCain's a man...Obama is a boy.
To be sure, McCain is too old. It's a pity he got savaged by Bush and Rove back in 2000. But better late than never. And far better for the country that the checks and balances operate by not having the Executive and Legislative branches in the hands of ideologues of the same persuasion. An unchecked Nancy Pelosi is the best argument I know against Obama.
So McCain made a political move with Palin to grab some of the "change" and "just plain folks" mantra from Obama and make obvious that this will not be a third term for Bush. It is amusing to hear the arguments that she is not "ready on day one." Of course, she's not! But what is more frightening: the contingent possibility that she will be called upon to be ready or the absolute certainty that Obama would be, if he were elected? Any sane person would rather take their chances with a Vice President learning on the job than a President who had to!
To all who vote for Obama:
It was once said by a great leader whom all Dems refer Obama as
succeeding "Domestic policy can only defeat us; foreign policy can kill us "-JFK
HRC supporters are coming to McCain because of the arguement SHE made:
"HE (Obama) LACKS EXPERIENCE." For all those HRC supporters voting for
Obama: bite your tongues in the battle of experience of the potential next
PRESIDENT OF THE USA and the potential next VP of the USA.
The last time I checked the person on the top of the ticket should have the experience not vice versa.
As for anyone saying McCain is a flipflopper watch Obama flip flop as he moves FAR LEFT to center politics during the dabates.If he doesn't it will be his own partial birth abortion.
mboyer014, you are right about some politicians doing or saying whatever they have to in order to get elected. And no one has flip flopped on the real issues affecting the American people than John McCain. So if this were really a sore spot for you, you would be voting for Obama
Fox TV host wife? Gee i bet she didnt have influence in his decision eh? haha
Anyone who would rather Americans keep dying for political gain in just ignorant. Look at the facts GOP Heads! Republicans have had no real ideas in the last 20 years unless they force Americans into some kind of "Fear Mode". Stop Being scared people. Change is coming...
Cracio - loved it - every word. Sounds like some people need to read it ..twice. I support McCain and this is why: Politicians will say what you want to hear...they're politicians, and they are trying to win a race, it's what they do. So, I went out and bought both of their books, thoroughly enjoyed both of them. They are both great people, but I believe we are in some serious times and that a man's core will be tested during times like these. So, who's "core" do I trust to lead us through tough times? I trust McCain's. He's seen the darkest of nights and prevailed...if a preacher spoke ill of America he wouldn't sit and listen..he certainly wouldn't call him his mentor. Obama is a great speaker...very "Clintonesqe".....but we all learned from Clinton that great speakers don't make great men. 9/11 happened on Clinton's watch, executed under Bush, but planned in its entirely under Clinton....while we were all focused on Monica. So, I would try to see past the smooth talk and look at the men you have before you.
Wow, all I got to say is HRC should be thoruogh p--sss---dd. And HRC followers should be up in arms rather than embracing a wantabe. I didnt like HRC but she is better than a soccer mom and I am a soccer mom.
All needs too go read this on newsmax.com
Saudi Arabians Back Obama
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 5:39 PM
By: Jim Meyers
Honestly, I don't know why any Hillary supporter would defect to McCain. Yes, he's trying to pull women voters his way with Palin as his VP, but consider this: you should support Hillary if your value system matches hers and you believe she'd be an excellent president. you should not, however, support her just because she's a woman. Neither McCain nor Palin share even a remotely similar value system to Hillary. So why on earth would you abandon a democractic value system to a McCain/Palin value system?
Regardless of the arguments for or against a particular value system, it just doesn't make any logical sense for Democrats to jump ship unless their value system completely changed. I love Hillary and hoped to see her as Obama's running mate. But I'm not angry because Biden is also an excellent choice. I will vote for them because their value system still supports the legs this country stands on - and that's the middle class.
OK, folks, it's time to get real. If you want t argue against Palin's qalifications to be VP, then let's talk aou Obama's resume and qualifcation to be President. Seems somewhat bit hypocritical to argue you don' want an "unquaified, untested" person to be VP when you are totally comfortable with a total neophyte beng the "PRESIDENT, THE COMMADER in CHIEF" of the most powerful country in the world.
Wake up Ameria an look at th truth withyour vision and your mental abilities and no wit your passion and your distorted loyalties. If you believe Palin should not b a heartbeat from the residency, then you have tosay Obama should not be THE President consideringhisresume is tinner thanPalin's.
Stop lettng the press make your decisons and use your own COMMON SENSE.
Cracio, somewhere in that rant there is a message. I'm going to guess that you are a McCain supporter, however, I think htat in the future you should try to provide us with the Reader's Digest version of your message. As for jimbo3800, picking Palin is a masterstroke? Think about this jimbo, she governs a state with a total population less than the number of people that live in lower manhattan, nyc. If McCain had to leave office, for some reason, she would become president. Think about it, no one really knows what she would do with a 3 am phone call. She's McCain's Harriet Meirs.
Holy crap I left this blog around 1 and within 4 hours it has turned nastier.
Must we resort to calling people amebo and other names to vent our
fustrations? Name calling worked in uh----elementary school when you weren't
cool enough to pick on the popular crowd but wanted to make a name for yourself
by picking on the special ed students. Bullying is not tolerated and only shows
the limited intelligence and vocabulary that is lacked inorder to vent frustrations
and feelings of hate and resentments. In fact the very namme Common Sence is
clearly misspelled unless you are proving a satirical point like that of Mr. Fowler
("God is on our side" because Gustav was hitting LANO @ the time of the kickoff
for the RNC) either way where is the dead man who can't defend himself that
your satire is about? Please grow up and make your arguments about facts and not
personal opinions. Common Sence: Might I ask you to elaborate on your commment of
"so far conservative that you need to live in the backwoods
and have no contact with people.
What do you think America is a place for only your kind"
Exactly what kind do you speak of Sir/ Madame?Do you speak of the
patriotic kind, the immigrant descendant kind, hard working blue collar
kind, the university grad educated kind, the High School Diploma or
GED kind, the YELLOW kind, the PURPLE kind or the uh oh WHITE or
BLACK kind? Oh I know it must be the backwoods, snuff chewin, country
music listenin, ho-down gettin, beat up Chevy truck drivin, small town
kind that "Cling to their guns and religion....and have antipathy towards
others that don't look like them." HOT DARN I GOT IT! MayBell shoot
those 6 guns your pappy got it on the nose! POINT IS: STOP
STEREOTYPING PEOPLE !!!IT WORKS JUST THE SAME FOR
BLACKS AND WHITES! OH COMMON SENCE: WHEN COMMON SENSE
AIN'T SO GOSH DARN COMMON!!!!! AMERICA WAKE UP! STOP
LABELING OURSELVES AS INDIAN AMERICAN, AFRICAN AMERICAN,
ITALIAN AMERICAN WHEN WE WERE ALL BORN IN AMERICA!
WE ARE AMERICAN AND WE SHOULD BE PROUD OF THIS!
THIS IS WHAT MCCAIN MEANS WHEN HE SAYS "COUNTRY FIRST"! I
DON'T WANT NOR DO I NEED CHANGE. I HAVE ENOUGH CHANGE I
N MY MASON JAR AFTER I EMPTY MY POCKETS! I DO NOT NEED THE
SAUL ALINSKY BANNER CRY FOR SOCIALISM...CHANGE. AMERICA
WAKE UP, BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE OUR ROOTS
CAME FROM. Some may take this as being proud of Slavery, which
I oppose greatly as did the first REPUBLICAN PARTY IN 1856! As did
many founding fathers. Don't give me crap about the 3/5 of a person in
the constitution. The ONLY reason this was stated was so that SLAVE
STATES WOULD NOT HAVE MORE GOV REPS THAN THOSE OF STATES
WITHOUT SLAVES. More citizens= More Reps in the US House. More US
House Reps from slave states= more legislation favoring slavery. That my
friends is real "Common Sense." So when we STOP focusing on white black
old young male female and start getting into the nitty gritty FACTS of where
the candidates stand and their judgment (i.e those surrounding themselves
around leaders, William Ayers, Rev. Wright, Tony Rezko, Farrahkhan, New
Black Panthers, etc..) then we can have a debate. I fear for the safety
and integrity of our great country when a candidate says he will speak
with rogue leaders (i.e Iran, N. Korea, Chavez, etc..) unconditionally.
That to me does not sound like pride in America, it sounds like shame in America.
We are strong we have a voice. And for those who blame Bush for everthing
ask yourself: What is Congress's approval rating? A: 9% How many laws
has Congress enacted since gaining majority? A: 10 How many bullcrap
"National Holdays & observances" has Congress passed since gaining Majority?
A: 1900 the most of ANY CONGRESS EVER! The problems do not lie
in one party but both partties together and this is what McCain wants
to REFORM! Obama only wants to change the governing bodies not the
infastructure! ASK YOURSELVES THIS: IS ONE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CAPABLE OF ENACTING AND PASSING BUDGETS AND SPENDING
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR? A: NO!!!!!!!!! IS ONE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CAPABLE OF STARTING WAR WITH OTHER COUNTRIES? A: NOI!!!!!!
IS ONE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ABLE TO CUT TAXES OR RAISE TAXES?
A: NO!!!!!!!!! SORRY FOLKS I'M DISAPPOINTED WITH BUSH TOO BUT IT
TAKES 2 TO TANGO OR IN OUR CASE SOME 350 SOME SENATORS
AND HOUSE REPS WHO HOLD THE 2/3 VOTE TO OVERTURN ANY VETO!
Sorry to "go off" but it seems that America is being "hoodwinked and bamboozled "
by the best cult of personality candidate around.
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA FOR ALL SHE STANDS FOR!
This is the first, there will be many more. The tide of momentum is shifting to McCain, and his pick of Sarah Palin is a masterstroke.
I'm going to go out on a limb with this one. Lets see, a Washington lawyer with close ties to the Clintons. He probably had access to powerful people and was very accustomed to having doors flung open. Also, he probably has lots of lobbyist friends and was looking for access to the Obama camp, you know, to inform them of his "influence". Hold on a second there pilgrim. Whoa, guess what? They don't want his type around. Ergo, becomes digruntled, has a new excuse readily available to for having the door slammed in his face, "moveon.org" has taken over the campaign. Hmmmmm. Next course of action, down to the McCain camp to see if they will buy his wares. Discard this bit of "news" and put it in the shredder and lets moveon.
On a different note, why is the media saying that the Obama camp is trashing Palin, isn't it the media who is digging up all this stuff and reporting it?
Also....after reading all of these comments, I'm not sure there is any person who could bring this country back together...it truly is depressing and makes one wonder if we'll ever get back on track.
Respectfully,
Hillary supporter with no where to turn.....
I understand this guy is upset, and maybe he feels personally snubbed by some Obama supporter, but this decision does not match up with the facts. MoveON.org types running the Obama campaign? Has he checked out Obama's national security team? They are very level-headed strategists, at least as realistic as Hillary's team. How about his economic team? Not neo-conservatives, but they generally support expanding trade. All of these things MoveOn.org hates to varying degrees. McCain, on the other hand, has changed his position on so many different things -- Bush's tax cuts, immigration reform, timetables for withdrawing from Iraq, even torture -- that it is hard just to keep track of who he says he is, much less who he really is.
The pgrenancy of Bristol Palin brings forth an array of issues. To start with, it's nice that Bristol will keep the baby and supposedly marry the father. But consider this for a second, there would be some pregnant teens who would NOT want to go forward with the pregnancy. Sarah, what do you say to those teens? Put them in jails after you become VP as you and McCain will likely over-turn Row V Wade? What about the fact that other religions, like Islam, preaches that you bear child only if you can afford to take full care of them. So abortion, in this context, is fully vetted by the newest of biblical religion. What about the fact that, my wife being a very protective parent, does not want me to buy a handgun? She is afraid that it might fall in their hands at the wrong time in their life and they might act stupid. What about the fact that a father myself, I would want my daughter to be safe and practice safety before anything in life. Abstinence will definitely be taught and strongly urged, but in those "what if" moment, will I be able to excuse myself if my daughter is in the same situation as Bristol? What if Bristol became HIV positive after having sex with the other teen? COuld you have excused yourself, Sarah?
Why everybody in this country is taking the voters for "simpletons"? Comes as a shock?!! One should vote with his/her knowledge of his/her situation in life and surroundings and how he/she wants to improve it. A rich lawyer's opinion from Washington should not interfere with this choice. Where was he during the eight years of presidency from hell? Evidently he was not so much affected by it as he wants to perpetrate it...
I really cannot image how a staunch supporter of Clinton has switched to McCain. I personally like the man as a person BUT . . .and this is a very big but, I cannot support his positions on so many levels. If one support Clinton, how can one support McCain and his ideals. He is not pro choice, is not an environmentalist, does not support health care for all; and as we have seen, his Iraq stance is totally different from Clinton's too. Just as I would not expect a strong McCain support to support Obama, I true supporter of Clinton's couldn't possible support McCain.
He is 100% correct that his party has been hijacked by the Move.On>ORG wackos
This really isn't news. The guy is the husband of a Fox TV host, as it said. I've always seen Fox News as being a strong supporter of the Republican party, so it's obvious why he's supporting McCain now. I doubt this has a great to do about sexism. Most likely he's saying these things to try to pull his fellow Clinton supporters over to McCain. At this point he's going to need all the help he can get. Obama is a hell of an opponent when it comes to this election. This is even funnier, since he commented on women getting a second-hand job, and bam, McCain picks a woman for his vice-president. Good times.
O Great Akentut
Who speaks from the backside of his body
Your words show how you are barely above an amebo
Your are so far conservative that you need to live in the backwoods
What do you think America is a place for only your kind- get ready
for a rude awaking!!!!!!
Why is this news. His wife works for Fox News which Hillary embraced toward the end of her campaign. I wish him the best, whoever he is.
Barbara from Bowie
lol. who the hell is this guy? I have been reading politics for 1-2 hours a day for over a year, and I have never heard of this loser. he is married to a FOX TV personality?? Is that his only claim to prominence? I cannot believe Newsweek chooses to promote this guy. Maybe if he speaks to the Republican convention or something, it would be worth a mention.
QUOTE:"Posted By: griffin1 (September 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM)
Guess what folks - I endorse Obama-Biden ticket
The only way to create change is to stand up against 4 more years of the Bush adminstration. McCain thanks but no Thanks"
Guess what Griffin1, you'll get change, as the next war we fight will be in your backyard. Stupid librals are all alike, you just don't get the changing world is kicking in your door and your freedom is at stake. Not that we don't allow those entering our country the freedoms that they never had in their country, but now they are trying to change our country to be like their old country. Just what I want a someone chanting at noon to bow to mecca. And you'll also have to learn Spanish too. Not to say that you won't also have to find a new religion to practice. As the one you now have will be illegal. And finally you will become the minority and this will start all over again.
Coach Dale
Unlike McCain Obama picked a running mate who would bring eperience
with him.
As an American - I Think would could all agree on a list of things we
want for this country - but the problem is how you go about it.
He did not pick Clnton becase he wanted his politics to represent
something fresh and different.
As you indicated the Clintons have been around.
As for saying that Bill Clinton should have taken Bin Laden down when
he was in office. He could only act on what was brought to him.
(and not make up the facts to bring on an aganda as Bush did)I think you need to revist
historical facts.
Bush had the oppitunity and the forewarning of things to come.
But at that time he was only thinking of his revenge. He had to save face
for his father who should have finished the job in Iraq, when he had the chance.
Bush put us in a WAR that was prompted by lies.
And if you question why this is inportant- It's because McCain is the same mentallity
As for your comment of changes - I suggest you listen more closely to when OBAMA speaks
Great choice. One camp has gun swinging mother of pregnant teen and a drunk husband, the other has racist black preacher as a mentor worshiping for 20 years in his church, associated with fellon Revco, and etertaining Weather Undeground terrorist. Is this the best country can do? Realy makes you proud to be American.
The only way to create change is to stand up against 4 more years of the Bush adminstration. McCain thanks but no Thanks
With all due respect to a prior posting, this country was founded on the concept of Freedom of Religion, while the preponderance of citizens may follow the Christian faith, let's remember it was persecution of religion that drove colonization. It's in part this movement to break down the separation of Church and State that is leading to the demise of our country. You only need look overseas at centuries of conflict to understand what results when religion and politics are inextricably linked.
Coach Dale,
Even if you let Exxon-Mobile start drilling, there is no guarentee that they will sell us the oil. Gas in Europe is over $8.00 a gallon. Where do you think Exxon is going to sell their new found oil?
Common Sence - What do you deem as qualifications for Prez or VP? If Clinton and Obama had the same goals and dreams why didn't Obama pick Clinton for VP? Could it be that the Clintons are too crooked? Could it be America is tired of the Clintons? Could it be that they really are different in all matters and they are both WRONG? Can you please define CHANGE as proposed by Obama and his camp? I have yet to hear any changes - proposed or possible that would clear the full CONGRESS. If the previous Clinton had taken out Bin Laden when he had the opportunity the 2nd Gulf War may not have ever happened!
who cares. We only want smart, intelligent people on our team anyway.
lsmith08 - bravo... Lets start drilling off of the coasts (Atlantic, Pacific, and the Gulf). As Americans if we puch pressure on all politicians to do everything in our power to solve the current energy crisis from our home fronts we'll all be better off. In case you weren't aware, Cuba has sold drilling rights to China just 50 miles from Florida coast and with the ability to now drill sideways rather than just up and down, their drills can actually make a right hand turn and collect "our" oil from near the Florida coast. The problem with this country is that we American citizens have allowed the millionares to run everything and they get what they want to make them more money! Unfortunately, this means moving American jobs to Mexico, China, Korea, India, Vietnam, etc... Let's start to hold our corporate citizens responsible for what they are doing to our economy, force the hands of the big oil companies to make them drill locally, make the communications companies produce and service products from the states, not from India, etc... This wonderful country, founded on Christian beliefs needs to remain there. If you don't like it - leave!!! Take the illegal aliens with you. If you don't feel you are getting the best treatment in the world - please go to whichever country you feel would give you that reassurement - YOU WILL NOT BE MISSED! Dual citizenship - please go back to the EU and stay... Unfortunately, to many poeples have forgotten that the USA has helped their countries live a better life, regardless of which continent you are from. You are either an American by birth or you are another nationality. My mothers heritage is Scottish via Russia via Germany (left Germany due to persacution of Jews and went to Russia (oops), left Russia for Scotland for same reasons, and left Scotland for religious freedom in the 1500's and came to America) - fathers heritage is Welsh/German and they left Wales and migrated to America in the same timeframe as my mothers family, possibly on the same boat. I am American and American only - There is not a classification on any legal forms for an Scottish-German-Russian-Welsh-American and as such there shouldn't be African-American, unless one of your parent s is an immediately removed African! If you are born in the US you are an American by birth - anything else is bullcrap, other than remembering your heritage
I wish someone would fix the text box - you a cutting off the right side!!!!!
John Coal is of no consequence. Let's move on!
I am sick and tired of people commenting on things they know nothing
about!
McCain shame on you - do you really think women are that stupid. It is an insult
that you think the women who voted for Clinton will automatically come over to your
side because you have picked a women. Clinton told her supporters to
support OBAMA because basically they had the same goals and dreams for
America. In his desperation - look at his choice. The first thing you hear about this
women is that she has 5 children then you hear that she is a Governor.
Is having 5 children a quailification for Vice President -NO!
There are many childless women in American with quailifications
running out of their bazoo! And quess what some of them are
Republicans to.
There are also qualified Rublican women with children
All she is a bright package (next to an old one) wrapped nicely
but then the contents of the package is just tissue paper.
Are we prepared to put someone who is a HOT HEAD in
The WHITE HOUSE!
We are still paying for putting Bush there.
We live everyday with the consequences fo those mistakes
WAR, COST OF FUEL
and the list goes on.
Do we want to put a man in who refuses to believe that BISH did
anything wrong - and votes 95% of the time with him.
What mistakes will he make (An example his choice of running mate).
Sorry, a little computer problem.
Frankie10547: Your post gave me a good laugh. And you're right. But the name is just a play on my country of birth.
I HAD thought of voting for McCain, but I now believe he has lost his mind and the election! How could anyone - either party - actually begin to think that Palin has the experience that it would take to run this country if anything happened to McCain while he was in office? Abortion is NOT the ONLY -nor- the MOST IMPORTANT issue of this election. At this point I want to know what the Gov't is going to do about the economy, and how much higher gas prices are going to get before that single parent can’t afford to get to/from work to put groceries on the table for their family. I want to know what the Gov't is going to do to get this country where we are not so dependant on foreign oil. I want to know what the Gov't is going to do about this horrible Mortgage crunch so No One else has to lose the home that they have worked so hard for. I want to know what the Gov't is going to do about these ridiculous high energy costs so the middle and lower income classes don't have to go without power for heat/air conditioning. What we need to do as a country is stop pointing fingers at each other, and start working together to get this country back where it needs to be. I don't care who or what party got us to this point. We need to encourage ALL of the congressmen and women that are currently in office to put aside which political party they belong to, roll up their sleeves, and WORK TOGETHER to get some resolution to those issues that are crippling our country! Maybe if we were ALL less worried about which policital party we belonged to, and worried more about working together, our country wouldn't be in the mess it's in!!
No rational argument will shut up people like Starky. He sounds like a righteous racist to me.
Dutchess
Your name says it all. Class warfare is what you subscribe to. Please exercize the right to return to Europe with the other jealous Socialists.
Attn; Hold2file... Please see a few of the quotes from Obama's books, which I have gladly listed below for your educational purposes... Me a liar, not even close - realistic yes!
*****
I don't recommend purchasing Obama's books, but checking them out from the public library and verifying the quotes. This is a dangerous individual that has not been truthful, evidently with very much he has uttered in public. Particularly the last quote!
This man wants to be our President and control our government. Below are a few lines from Obama's books:
From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'I never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, Dubois and Mandela.'
From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.'
Bravo queennubia! Well said, point by point. That should shut Starky up, probably not, but we can only hope.
Usedtocare:
I have dual citizenship - and use my EU passport to travel. It makes me feel safer. I am seriously considering moving back. I find the political climate in the United States to be dangerously close to blowing up into a civil war and this election might be the catalyst. Preposterpous? I don't think so. American society has become so mean and nasty and polarized that I am starting to understand why former friends and neighbors started to kill each other in the Balkans. So sad. America had so much hope once.
Hmmmm. Any correlation to the network that Gretta works for and her husband's support of McCain?
Aha. Why else do they call it Faux News.
Aha. Why else do they call it Faux News?
"Coach Dale" is an idiot and a liar.
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Posted By: Coach Dale (September 2, 2008 at 2:05 PM)
Folks... Before you consider voting for Barrakh Hussein Obama please go to your public library and read his books... Read them thoroughly and take notes n what he beleives and how he feels. Politically, his opinion is that when it comes push to shove - he will side with the MUSLIMS and not Americans, white or black! Secondly, when he talks about change how is it that he hasn't outlined one change other than electing a muslim to office?
Dear "Coach"
I HAVE read both of Obama's books and he is a very moral, honest, practical person who feels that Fundamentalist Islam is even more self-destructive than Fundamentalist Christianity, but both groups are populated by idiots.
I am sure that if McCain was Black you would view him (or whoever was the "annointed Republican nominee") as the embodiment of the Second Coming.
It is the Republicans with their rationalizations and oblilviousnes to logic and facts that are the ones who have taken the (proverbial Cult) "Cool-Aid."
John Coal is of no consequence. Let's move on - I am sick and tired of people who make comments and absolutely know nothing. McCain shame on you in your desperate attempt to get the women who voted for Clinton, who cannot see the importance of their vote for Obama, even after Clinton asked them who they were voting for her or the idears she stands for. She asked them to vote for Obama! McCain you shame women with your choice in your Vice-president. You think because she has 5 children including a new born - that all women will be running out to vote for her. Is that what makes a women qualified, having children. All it is you have is the bright wrapping that she brings -it is a bright box with empty tissue inside. I am a women, I don't have children, I guess I would not have been qualified aven if I had spent 20 years as an admistrator.
McCain you are OLD SCHOOL, your politics are stone age. You are condesending with your attitude toward women , you dementrated this with your choice of Vice-Presdent.
People wake up - let us not repreat the same old mistakes DO NOT PUT MCCAIN in The White House - we will all be sorry for it, including all of you right wingers- He will make some stupid decision just like Bush did and we all will have to pay for. The man is a HOT HEAD!!!!!!!!!
Free speech is one of the most important rights we have in this country. Liberal's subscribe to it but don't practice it. We can say what ever we like as long as you agree with the Liberal point of view. We see it over and over. If a conservative speaks at a university the Liberal's embarrass themselves by protesting and interrupting the speach. Why? It may not agree with there view. You don't see Conservatives tripping over themselves to silence the Liberal speakers. Liberals are trying to silence talk radio. Why? Talk radio is mostly Conservative and they want to silence it because it doesn't agree with their view point. Liberal talk radio is a falure in almost all cases. Why? I don't no why but maybe a liberal can shed some light on it. Conservatives are scared to death of the Liberals. Why? As Christ said " Forgive them father for they know not want they do" . We as Conservatives will continue to try and save Liberals. I am not being smug but totally serious. I don't think Obama is a bad person but truly feel his politics are those that resemble Karl Marx.
Thank You for the opportunity to to speak on behalf of many Consevatives.
Frank10547
This guy is a "leading" supporter of HRC...which explains why most people reading this story had never heard of the guy until they read this post. Wow! And he's married to a Fox News personality. Rich, DC lawyer married to a Fox News host...if this is the type of "Hillary Supporter" that McCain plans on taking from Obama with the Palin pick than more power to him.
Ok, honestly. Starky is annoying me. I am not sure what the significance is that you continue to bring up the fact that his middle name is Hussein. There are tons of people that are named Hussein and it has no relationship to Obama being muslim, it is more so related to his parents wanting to connect with thier African/Arabic heritage. The name is arabic and means good or small handsome one. It is specifically for a male child and is only reserved for royalty in Jordan.
No one is saying that people who don't vote for Barack because they disagree with his politics is racist, but the question then becomes, how could you not agree with the person that at least has a plan to stop the world feasting that the US commences.
I look specifically at the issues and the fact of the matter is that Obama does not have extensive experience in government on a federal level and if we go by experience alone, McCain is the best choice, but this business of comparing being a state senator to being the governor is ridiculous. This broad is not running for president McCain is so other than the fact that the probability of him dying in office is extremely high, I am not sure why Obama and this broad from Alaska are even being compared to each other. Being governor and being senator are two totally and completely different ball games. TAKE A POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE PLEASE!!!!!!
The fact is we have real problems like loss of jobs, the need to find an answer to the energy crisis, and the need to make sure that people like you and me can continue to go to college and seek opportunities without being forced to pay the large portions of the overpriced tuition bills that we were lucky to see under the Bush/Cheney administration. Or for the first time ever since Brown v. Board of Education the closing of schools and the breaking of compulsory attendance laws because of no child left behind - - only for the poorest children though, rich chidlren like McCain's grandchildren were in no danger of having their schools closed because they attend private country club like schools.
So unless you have something else to talk about besides that fact that Barack shares a name with a world leader that we killed recently because he attempted to kill the presidents father a decade or so ago which started a war that hundreds of America's sons and daughters died in for no reason whatsoever, please stop posting because you are unintelligent have no idea of the facts behind Saadam Hussein's rise to power. It is just more ignorance and intolerance that cause people to fear muslims and anyone that looks like the highjackers from September 11th. If we can create a frenzy and hatred towards Islamic people like that for the damage that a few of them did on one fatefull day, we should create a frenzy around all white men that resemble George Bush and drag them down the street with our car because we have to pay 4 in gas while he and his wealthy family sit on over 1,000 barrels of oil in their personal reserve!
We are hating on the wrong guy for the wrong reasons. Let us take a look at the congressional records and see who has voted on the issues that matter to each of us between McCain and Obama. Let us ignore this governor broad because she doesn't have a US Congressional record because she is just a governor from Alaska. And hey, we should start liking her because after that fiasco in 2000 and the health condition of McCain, she will probably be the next president of the US. Either way, we will make history!
I left America. You people confirm it was a good decision. I can't believe what's written on this page; never ever thought I would be embarrassed to be an American. What a disgrace...
Dejavu - Think about it... He picked a woman for VP... I've been married for 25+ years and my wife is always questioning things, even if she knows nothing about the subject. This might be the best political decision made in national politics in the last 20 years!
BlackDog13 - Democrats kill Americans with new taxes? This is not an assumption, but a MATTER OF FACT waiting to happen
To All - When did the economy go in the ditch - A couple of years ago when the Dem's took control of Congress! If you want something better for Americans - write your Senator and Congressman/Congresswoman and tell them what you want - Penalize companies with higher tarrifs / operating fees / taxes for moveing American jobs out of the country! Reward companies for placing manufacturing jobs in the US, etc...
Couple of things here, apparently he did not read or care about the issues of this campaign, or the last 8 years of the Bush administration because this was never spoke about during the interview and the reasons he gave for going over to McCain were very shallow, almost to the point that he was making it up as he was going along in the interview. To also claim he has a lot of Democratic supporters now wanting to work for and vote for McCain I question esp. when you can't even give a round about number and what a slap in the face to those people to even suggest they don't care about the issues of this campaign but only what's in it for them. I find this person not to be very trustworthy and perhaps he did feel he was going to get something big if sentoe Clinton was elected. In conclusion from my point of view I would rather lose the election to McCain knowing that we had people who were committed, stay on the issues, and supported the candidate they felt could do the best job vs. having a liar and traitor who is only in it for themselves.
One reason I will not vote McCain is his complete condescending attitude towards women. If he believes all he has to do is pick a woman to be VP and all us women will just flock to his side he is a complete idiot. Not only does he believe that he also he picked a women so inexperienced that he will have full control. Not one that would be good for his own internal debate on issues. A president should pick someone who will stand up and say ummmm you may be wrong here. No McCain has completely insulted my intelligence; no way I would want a man that has such little regard towards woman have my vote.
Why does everyone assume the Democrats will kill them with taxes....
They want to tax the millionaries club which has tripled while everyone else in america including the middle class gets poorer. CEO's getting milliones in bonuses for driving companies into the ground, all corporate american politics (republicans idea's of running things.
If you want to have higher taxes to keep feeding the rich instead of the other way around then fine vote republican, Im not a millionaire and there is no way I am voting for Mccain.
Also this country has way to many problems for people to be deciding there vote on one issue.
Abortion is a touchy subject, but to vote for a president who sides on one matter which has nothing to do with national security, our economic outlook, or anything to do with the environment is insane. Republicans always get alot of votes from the far right, christians and abortion fanatics, and that is why all the rest of the important matters just run amuck. Because the republicans have no clue on important 21st century matters.
If you decide to vote for Mccain that is your right, and I hope all the christians that vote for just that reason pray extra hard, as bye seen by the Palin nomination, Mccain has no clue, he just does whats best for him, and for the big oil companies, and to get elected, nothing to do with whats right for americans and for the people. (SOUND FAMILIAR BUSH BUSH BUSH)
Tarheel62 - Not a democrat, never have been! I actually converted my parents from Democrat Party when I turned 18, Nov 4, 1980 and voted for Ronald Reagan!
I suspect someone was right when they mentioned Mr. Coale could not support Sen. Obama because of things he had done while working for the Clinton campaign. The hostility between staff members was hot and heavy, and Mr. Coale probably burned his bridges, so now he is fawning on McCain in the hopes of garnering a favor or two should the unthinkable happen and McCain be elected. Unthinkable? Yes, because this 72-year man sees the world through a military lens, he was born into a military aristocracy, his most formative experience was his service in VietNam, and when he speaks now, it is clear his overriding interest in America is as a military power. (He'll delegate the rest.) Recent statement by McCain: he wants America to take a more aggressive posture in the world. What could be more aggressive than invading a helpless country that posed a zero threat to us, wrecking its fragile infrastructure and decimating the civilian population in order to monopolize its petroleum wealth? And refusing to leave? As far as being uncomfortable about a candidate's true intentions, what McCain is not telling us, that is written in big bold letters all across his history, is that if elected, he will reinstate the draft. He has plans, people, big plans....
I think Mr. Coale is the first of many Democrats who will support McCain/Palin. Mr. Coale is right, Obama is not who everyone thinks he is. It is September and Obama has yet to fully explain how he plans to make all the changes he has promised. All I hear is taxing the rich and business.
I would like to know how a man who worked as a civil rights worker and then a senator can have the money to buy a multimillion dollar house? Obama has never held a real job and he has only 143 days of experience on the senator job. He is not qualified or fit to be president.
To Mr. Caole, I say "Way to Go"!!!!!!
I think that people should choose who they vote for based on thier values and morals and all around core beliefs. Also I think that people should really keep in mind the question of "which candidate will be the best for our country?" I think that people get so caught up in tradition and do not embarce change that could be the best thing that happens to this country.
Who cares if people change thier mind on who they want to vote for. That is thier business. Don't be so ignorant on this issue. Make up your own mind about who you want to see in the White House. Know why you want this candidate in office and make sure you can really argue your case in facts instead of insults.
He's married to who? And what network does she work for? I suppose Hannity, O'Reilly and Coulter got to him.
experience, principles, and integrity? McCain? You're kidding, right?
natourm - go, vote for McCain. good riddance. You are really not one of "Hillary's people". Another RNC shill blogger. If you really were you wouldn't be that dumb.
He was blown away by someone standing up for basic human rights and treatment to not permit torture? You know, that is pretty gutsy. That is incredibly heroic in this day and age, when we human beings haven't progressed enough morally to know that its wrong. And it's not like its been shown as largely ineffective in fulfilling the purpose either.....
Why is this an argument for why he switched to Mccain rather than Obama? Obama is also against that practice. And it's not like Mccain is the first one to disagree with other members of their party on a particular issue, especially with a view thats supported by many Americans.
McCain may have voted with Bush 90% of the time, but at least he had the guts to vote yes or no instead of just answering "present" as Obama did. I was born and raised a democrat, but now I vote for the person. My party was taken over by the flakes of MoveOn.org. and idiots like Pe-louse-ee who is an embarrassment to the American people, so I am now an "Independent."
I'll vote for McCain because he at least has some experience, principles, and integrity and isn't afraid to voice them. Obama has had less experience that Palin when it comes to leadership, honesty , and standing up for what's right. Before he got into politics Obama was a community co-ordinator. He went to his terrorist friend and bigoted pastor to ask for their blessings to run for office. When he got into state politics, he wanted the nurse who took an aborted downs baby out of a closet and held it until it died prosecuted! Sorry, I don't want a man who has no mercy for an innocent baby in any office in my country. Obama talks about change, but never says what that change is going to be. Change just for change sake doesn't make it good. Now, he did hint that we should be doing what the U.N. tells us to do. I find that frightening. The U.N. is a corupt organization run by low lifes and theives. I would have thought more of Obama if he had suggested pulling out of the U.N. instead of catering to them.
In response to ambrosesh...
Just in case you were not aware - WW3 began in 1979 when the Iranian's overtook the US Embassy and held prisoners hostage, under Democratic Party watch. WW3 includes, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and all of the Muslim community that hides and supports these radicals.
I think that the issue regarding the Palin's daughter pregnancy is the question " does this mean that the RNC now will support the FED government in sex education, welfare for single moms, pre marital teen sex? and these are just a few.
This pregnancy brings into question the RNC's stand on soclal and cultural issues and the press should question them.
Coale voting McBush - now THAT's news? Who cares? Big supporter of Mrs. Clinton? Ha! He's a RNC shill to say that in hopes it will create devisiveness with the Democrates. Look at the headline! "Leading Hillary Supporter". Load of crap. More RNC/Rovian politics.
I think all of Hillary's people should go to McCain. I know I am!!
Dear John,
It sounds like someone was attempting to be picked for a political appointment and lost out by picking the wrong person in the race! No that couldn't be possible... a sore loser... and lawyer to boot!
Where have you been for the last eight years? Haven't you been paying attention to what Bush has been doing... and now McCain wants to continue in the same direction. Just the loss of personal protections of the Constitution should scare you into voting for Obama.
I'm wondering if you weren't nothing but a plant... just possibly feeding Fox negative information on Clinton through you wife?
It seems like you had a very thin connection to the Democratic party.
Texanna33: I agree with you - Coale is just an opportunist. Or a traitor. But as the saying goes, everyone loves treachery but hates a traitor. If he thinks moving over to McCain's side is going to get him anything, then he is a bigger idiot than I thought.
Odrama: I think you may be the one out of touch. Or maybe it's just the alzhiemer's kicking in. The economy was at its best when the Democrats held the presidency. It started to go in the toilet once Bush and his cronies started to push their agenda.
voting for Sen. McCain = WorldWar3 Coming Soon
I am an independent who will vote for Sen. McCain. But I would like to give credit to Sen. Obama for condemning those who trashed Gov. Palin by using her 17 y/o unmarried and pregnant daughter . A real gentleman I may say. And I absolutely agree that this is a family matter for them to settle, not the press.
After listening to the interview with Coale, if he was a mojor player in Hillary's campaign, I now understand how Hillary lost her bid for the nomination....WHAT AN IDIOT!! Not a word he said made an ounce of sense. He strikes me as some one who is just hoping to ride the coat tails of who ever he believes will wind up in the oval office, thier stance on the issues makes no difference. Hillary did not win the nomination, he probably alienated Obama during the course of the primaries so that just leaves McCain if he wants any chance on being close to the president. Any Democrat who supported Hillary under no circumstances could move to McCain's camp. Not surprising his wife works for FOX NEWS!
And you Reniebean, You are the one out of touch. I seem to recall the economy was doing pretty great until the Dems took over Congress. You may want to be taxed into poverty for Obama to pay for all his handouts to the so-called poor (I call many of them lazy) but I like my measly $45K/yr. If he does win, I guess I will stop striving to make my life better and feed off the working class like the rest of you parasites.
MaxConserve ... the Constitution is pretty clear .. easy reall when you think about it .. Life Liberty and pursuit of Happiness for ALL it's citizens .. now of course we have conservatives who don't like the ALL part .. which is why they need to continually try to Amend certain people out of the Process ... yourself included ...
nearly every amendment to the constitution, except for the prohibition, which was subsequently re-amended, has been used to "include' thise considered Written out of the equation ... it's only recently that conservatives have decided ot use the Process to "write out' fellow americans from it's Equal Clause Protection ... and jOHN mCcAIN WILL CERTAINLY HELP THAT ALONG
Odrama: Don't be an idiot. Obama was against the Iraqi war from the very beginning and his opposition to it never waivered. Can you same the same about McCain?
Face it, McCain represents four more years of the the same. The American people are tired of Bush and the Republican party. That is way Obama is going to win in November.
CuriousInOrlando: Give more power back to the states? Isn't that what the Confederacy stood for? And what's wrong with a little more regulation? Look at the current housing crisis. Under the Bush Administration, the U.S. Treasury and other regulatory bodies were allowed to abdacate their regulatory responsibility to financial instituations and the credit rating agencies. Look how well that turned out.
Socialized health care? Next time, bone up on your facts before making a post. Obama is not for socialized medicine. His heath care plan is about trying to make insurance coverage more affordable to American's without coverage, but that is not the same as socialized health care.
And there is nothing wrong with capitalism, but unchecked capitalism is a danger to us all. Look at the increasing gap betwee the wealthy and the poor in this country, the dwindling middle class. Do you really think that is healthy for this country long-term?
I am sorry that all those left wing judges don't view the Constitution in the same way narrow minded way as you and all your conservative buddies. But for the rest of us, we are glad those checks and balances where in place to contain Bush and his cronies as they tried to run roughshod over the very protections that you trumpet.
Zig Zag,
Stop drinking the CoolAle, listening to made up half truths and do some research. Obama was not even in the Senate at the time of the famous Iraq War vote. So he neither voted for or against it. Stop believing everthing you read or hear and verify before you put your foot in your mouth.
Of course you haven't met anyone who isn't voting for Obama - you live in a state that screwed this country 8 years ago!!! And I can't on my own conscience vote for McCain because I can't believe what he stands for - more of the same failed strategies and policies of the Bush admin, less of an ability to understand what this country really needs. And you do know he voted with Bush 90 percent of the time. He and his cronies are SO COMPLETELY OUT OF TOUCH with what this country needs - sitting up in their ivory towers, of the 7 houses he doesn't know the addresses of, while there are some people in this country who can't fill up the car with gas. I bet his oil buddies get a good laugh out of that. We are also the most hated country in the world, thanks to Bush and Co. McCain doesn't have the chops, diplomacy or intelligence to change that. Nice running mate he chose - it offends me as a woman!
RiversideWarrier,
I shouldn't be surprised that within the first sentence of your comments you throw a blanket of ignorance over the "majority" of the GOP voters. Politics, it seems, is your chance to take verbal jabs at anyone that doesn't agree with you. If you have a problem with inexperience, I know you wouldn't consider Obama for President. Use your superier intelligence and see the truth. And C87brown, can you be serious? With the lack of reporting on the good news concerning the war and the political slant to the left that can be seen every day, you can't be. How about the soldier that was in the background when 50 of our soldiers were interviewed concerning who they supported for president. She called home and told her family to watch because they would be able to see her in the background. Out of the 50 soldiers interviewed, 45 supported McCain, 3 Obama and 2 Clinton. When the report was aired the 3 Obama supporters were shown, along with the 2 Clinton supporters. There was no mention of the 45 McCain supporters. It's the medias job to report the whole story and they refuse to do it. Every death in the war was almost celebrated within the media circles, but there is a lot of positive news that never gets reported. We would be better informed on both sides of the aisle with an impartial media and until we show our outrage it will not change.
Cincinnati Rick: Where have you been for the last eight years? Bush promised to bring the country together, to build a bridge between Republicans and Democrats - but his "my way or the highway" approach to governing has only deepened the divide in this country. Far from being an empty suit, Obama will actually do what Bush promised to do but failed to deliver.
McCain fight Bush and Rumdfled? Are you serious? McCain voted with Bush over 90% of the time. At least Obama had the principles and courage to hold on to his convictions and vote against the Iraq war.
You are correct that no one should ever assume change will be for the better. But it is also true that when something is not working, you need to try and change it. The fact is the last eight years have not worked and McCain represents another four years of the same,
So it is time for a change. There is always a chance it may not be for the better, but that chance is a lot lower with Obama in office than McCain.
If you want oppression, then I'd say you're voting for the right man if you vote for Obama. He wants more regulations dictating what Americans can and can not do, but then he's a "citizen of the world." Personally, I'd rather keep my rights, have less federal govt. and more power given back to the individual states where, according to the constitution, it belongs. I want a United States Citizen in charge of America, not one that will pander to the U.N., Germany, France, or any other country. And that socialized health care you want? Move to Canada. Their great health care costs many of their citizens their lives as they wait years for an operation required to keep them alive. That's why so many citizens of socialized countries come to the U.S. for surgeries and treatment. And if you haven't talked to anyone who isn't voting for Obama, then you must live in a very tight bubble. I've yet to meet anyone who is going to vote for Obama, but I'm still asking around just so I can find out why any American would vote for a man who basically wants to destroy captialism, the concept that made this country prosper in the past, and wants to see the constitution, on which this country was founded, ignored by left wing judges that believe they know better and have the right to write law rather than enforce the constitution..
Singular,
I guess that is where we will have to differ. I would rather have a Supreme Court that goes by how the law is written instead of how they think it should be interpreted. And before we talk about brining the Constitution into the 21st Century, there are processes to get it amended.
Starky, another question no one can answer is why not Obama? Everyone I speak to who isn't voting for him (there's not many btw but there are those middle America cowards who simply want 4 more years of oppression) can't cohesively explain what it is about his POLICIES and POSITIONS that they don't like. Simply saying, "there's something I don't think he's telling us" is not good enough. But then again, the Bush years were compliments of complete idiots who couldn't vote their way out of a paper ballot, And keep referencing his middle name - your only spreading more ignorance and fear. You must be Republican!
This idiot was a plant for the republican party! DUH!!!!!!!!!!
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Well, I think it's time for some lunch :). Thanks to those of you who gave good conversation, I guess some will always be too set in their ways to see reason (and for the record, I'm a former Republican, supporter or Bush, and support of the Iraq war if one can believe I was ever so young and stupid). It's ok though, at least most of the western world knows where I'm coming from, which is why in every other nation in the world conservatives as far right as those in the US were kicked out of politics long ago. It's why we're virtually the only western nation that still executes people (no that silly law in Britain about treason isn't really practiced anymore), why we're the only such nation without universal health care and why we're 6% of the world's population consuming 30-50% of the world's oil. There are still people here who think that's a great state of affairs.
MaxConserve... trust me .. I'm no Big fan of Bill Clintons.. it's one of the reasons I didn't want Hillary as Pres or VEEP .. we couldn;t affod to have a 3 for 1 special ... and Obma knows that ... it always his good judgemnet that impresses me .. not necessarily his politics ... he has forsight while others have a partisan agenda. to me it's all about the Supreme Court .. If you want 30-50 years of oilvil rights in this country washed down the river, then for Vote John McCain who will appoint 3 more justices like Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia .. otherwise, the choice is obvious ...
Singularization,
"but that's what happens when you let yourself believe that conservative Christions are peaceful loving people when in actuality they are vile despots wishing pain and anquish on others .. but then , there's a place for people like that ...." You want to talk about despots wishing pain and aguish on others you need look no further than the Muslim nation as a whole. If you don't conform to the way they think, you are persecuted.
digusting comment. THis person does not know the individual, and cannot pass judgement on this person.
I don't know what's more amusing starky, the fact that you failed to respond with an intellible argument about energy other than ranting about how both candidates are the same (since you can't argue McCain's specific points because they're nonesense), or the fact that you still are trying to substitute Republican cliches for fact. "Goverment handouts"? I thought we were done saying that when Herbert Spencer died and we stopped talking about rugged individualism (but then Republicans are still stuck in that line of thinking as well). Does no one bother to read history? Does no one know out of what circumstances the Progressive Movement began from the suffering of the Industrial Revolution, and why these "government handouts" were started to begin with (along with minimum wage, union laws, worker safety, and all that other stuff which Republicans are also opposed to). Sometimes I wonder how much would improve in this country if voting required one to be able to pass a high school history test. Call me an elitist by for Christs sake people need to start learning what they're talking about or this country will NEVER improve. It's not Bush fault we are where we are. We voted for him. Then we voted for him again. It's political and historical ignorance in this nation that's costing us so much.
singularization,
What did we say about drinking and posting. I know the trailer is hot. I want you to stop using those food stamps for lottery tickets and beer and use them for some lemonaid. God protect our Country.
Starky
God Protect our Country ... from the morons like Starky ..
I understand that the Conservative Christion Coalitions groups like James Dobson were send out Prayer requests that it would Rain on the Democratic Conventin ( something Jesus would do? I'M sure ) .. and now it has 'Hurricaned on thiers .. if nothing else, God certainly has a sense of Ironic Humor .. but that's what happens when you let yourself believe that conservative Christions are peaceful loving people when in actuality they are vile despots wishing pain and anquish on others .. but then , there's a place for people like that ....
Catamount1412, Please excuse my compassionate side to include all. I know George W. let us down during the 9/11 attacks I was just making an overall assumption to deter further argument from General Starky. Thanks Catamount1412 for your attention to detail.
Can't you come up with anything better that McBush? That's like me calling Obama "Nobama" or "Hussein" or "Barry" or "Dumbo His Earness". Sounds kind of childish when you hear these things out of adults. You are really no better than the rest of your liberal buddies talking about the sexual relations of a 17 year old. Especially when "your president" Clinton was auditioning for flute players in the Oval Office. Come on Pot who are you calling Kettle?
Catamount1412,
Just when I thought there was some hope for you. Are you saying that B. Hussein Obama will not listen to the will of the American people. Do some research and tell me what percentage of Americans support drilling. B. Hussein Obama is no different from any other politician he will change his mind like the wind if it will get him elected. Remember what you have said because B. Hussein Obama will agree to some form of drilling before the election. The only reason he has not yet changed his mind is because Pelosi is protecting him by refusing to allow a vote. But now she is feeling the pressure. Watch and see. God you are truly blind, deaf and not so smart. God protect our Country.
Vast experience is what we currently have in this administration ... DON"T EVEN BEGIN TO EQUATE IT WITH SUPERIOR EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE ... It's Judgment that Counts ! and apparently after John McCains Horrendously Un-Vetted Pick, because he was too Busy going Vagina Shopping instead of finding a qualified candidate, .. now he has live with his mis-guided gimmick of a choice.
shauntae30, you do make a reasonably good point except that Bush hasn't protected us. As I pointed out earlier, he ignored the presidential daily brief warning of the 9/11 attacks, and so did nothing to stops those attacks. I won't say 9/11 was Bush's fault. It wasn't. It was the fault of Osama Bin Laden. It's also possible that Bush might have acted and it still might have been unavoidable, but the point is he didn't do anything to try.
Well, lets see.. John McBush asked Condi Rice and she said no ... then he asked Kaye Baley Hutichison and she said no .. then hecontinued to go "VAGINA SHOPPING" and asked a mother of five with a newborn Down-Syndrome child that will require enormous amounts of care and a her ,17 year pregnant daughter whose sex education was 'abstinence only to be Veep and she said ... SURE, Why not... got Nothin better to do ...., Unfortunately, the girl was spreading her delicate legs at the age of 16 or less if she already 5 months pregnant ... She just turned 17 a month and half ago ... Besides this argument is about the SUPREME COURT .. if you desire 3 MORE like clarence thomas or Antonin Scalia, then vote for JoHn McCain and watch 30-50 years of Civil Rights Progress get Flushed down the Toilet ....
RiversideWarrior,
Please provide me, with my "lower IQ", a list of B. Hussein Obama's vast executive experience. (I bet you don't answer, no offense, but nobody has been able to answer yet)
Oh, one question. If your "ilke" has such a high IQ why is it that they are in line begging for free handouts from the government?
God protect our Country.
Starky, it's clear you don't know much about energy, or policy. First off, McCain has been a staunch supporter of Bush. When Bush opposed the children's health care bill, who was by his side? John McCain. Who has been one of the staunchest supporters of Iraq in the Senate? John McCain. When both Republicans and Democrats supported the Webb-Hagel GI Bill to increase college funding for veterans, Bush opposed it along with a notable Republican senator. Want to take a guess as to who that was? *cough* John McCain *cough* Energy? John McBush comes to the rescue of the right there to. Domestic drilling yay, CAFE standards boo was always his position.
I can't think of a single issue in which McCain has consistently opposed Bush.
Now as for energy, you obviously don't understand the issue very well. Obama will never support offshore drilling in his policies or drilling in ANWR no matter how much he lightens up for the election's sake. The democratic congress would never allow it anyways, and Obama would lose his entire base. McCain opposed offshore drilling until the election, in fact. Both of them know it's a dead end, but McCain has played it up into an undeniable issue, even though policywise it really isn't. As for alternative energy, as factcheck.org points out McCain mentions it, but doesn't really support it in his energy plan. Then you have reduction of consumption. I think I've beaten this point to death, Obama wants to reduce consumption (like most Democrats) and McCain doesn't (like most republicans).
Don't try to tell me there's no difference between them just because McCain's position is unjustifiable.
I will tell you why I am not for Obama, because there are to many reports out there that he is not who he says he is. And it has been confirmed time and again that he talks great but why are there
young people in the Gaza Strip every night calling the United States citizens and urging them to vote for Obama? And all the internet funds he has gotten from individuals from Saudi Arabia?
Something is up and not alot of media is covering that point. I would be proud for Obama if he were just a black man running for president, but I do not believe he is who he says he is, I think he is hiding his true identity and therefore I am voting for McCain, besides other personal issues that I do not agree with how Obama handles issues that I am against.
And just look at DEMOCRAT John Coale he is switching from Hillary to McCain and even he states that Obama is not who he says he is. If Democrats are saying those things, then it doesn't matter what the Republicans are saying. I'll "take my chances" with McCain - Tulip 7
Starky, Against my better judgement I'll leave you one last comment nevertheless. I can refute with facts all day general. You said Bush kept us and your "sorry ass" safe for the last seven years right? Well darn if memory serves me correctly one can make the assumption so did Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, and Bush II. That's the job of the President. Don't settle for your American priveledges that are givens, expect more. I am a sheep being led to slaughter right? If we are lucky since other nations are slowly moving ahead while we backslide no slaughter of anyone here will occur. You resorted to tactics guy, I didn't. The facts are voting records, vice presidential picks, economy, war, same foreign policy agenda must we go on. I said if you read an hour ago when I posted no matter who the other candidate if the views and policy agenda were in contrast to the present (remeber McCain mirrors this) we must start anew!
loser!
Cracio,
Well said. (except life begins at conception) Now be prepared to be attacked by those who would have killed your niece for a gumball. God protect our Country.
I can’t believe what I’m seeing in the news media especially on MSNBC. The so called news analysis has lost their way. They have been caught so off guard that they might as well be republicans, because they have adopted all of their talking points. There is little to no Objectivity in what they are saying.
I was so glad when the primaries were over, because I was looking forward to Obama and McCain going at one another on the issues. McCain has done an excellent job of avoiding the issues and with his pick as VEEP Americans will never hear about the issue i.e. (the economy, the wars, the high gas prices, health care…). Who cares about her daughters personal problems? What about Palin's lack of experience or will she get a free pass like McCain has.
I know that if this was a democrat’s VP's daughter the attacks would be a lot worse and McCain wouldn’t say anything. That’s why I believe Obama reaction was too strong yesterday. Most Americans don’t care about being fair, just about the fight and who can be dirtier. The republicans have proven time and time again that they are better at being dirty than democrats.
This VP pick is just another gimmick, much like the gas tax holiday. Republicans know that most Americans love gimmicks and could probably win if the rest of us aren’t paying attention.
Given the lower IQ and lack of education associated with the majority of GOP voters, the selection of Palin will do little to dissuade them from "staying the course". However, for this independent voter and many others this choice really gives us pause for thought. Think about it, just 20 months ago this person was the Mayor of Wasilla City, pop. 5,500 (and maybe some bears and caribou thrown in for good measure). I can think of a few municipalities in the US that can provide a greater degree of executive-level experience than that offered by Wasilla City (from Austin to Tallahassee). She is also extremely conservative, even on issues of concern to women such as the right to choose, birth control and gender equity on equal pay between men and women for performing the same jobs. In short, she is no Hillary. Do I want the Mayor of Wasilla City a heartbeat away from being my next President if the old guy (he turns 73 next August) keels over? Any voter, man or woman, would be pretty crazy to vote for such a ticket given the risks involved and it says a great deal about McCain's lack of good judgment on making important decisions.
John Coale must have really needed the money
mccain for change 2008,
I agree with you completely. I have just been reading more and more postings stating, "finally, we will get a woman in the office one way or another." As a woman, that is totally embarrassing!! Vote how you want to vote, but know your issues and your values!! Dont vote for someone just to spite another! I know this post belongs to another article, but I just felt the need to get that out there....
90% of the time? You are spouting talking points that you have never researched. You are just saying what you have heard said before. You have no idea if they are true or not.
You believe that only your ideas will solve the energy issue. In reality it will be a combination of everything you mention. B. Hussein Obama's energy plan will include some form of drilling and John McCain's energy plan will include the measures you speak of. Both sides are saying the same thing but leaving out the fact that a comprehensive energy plan will include all the above. God protect our Country.
Jeez oh man are all of you waking up the wrong side of the bed or what? This is politics and no one is safe frompublic scrutiny. OK Bristol Palin is pregnant and she is a teen. She made a bad choice and now has to face the fact that when children want to "act" like adults and have sex, babies can happen (no matter how careful you are). I do hold some respect for the girl because abortion IS NOT A FORM OF BIRTH CONTROL. ABSTINENCE IS 100%. But in this day age, more children are having children and even more children are aborting them. Someone please help me here but I recall Obama saying that he supports abortion because he doesn't want his 2 daughters to be punished with a baby. PUNISHED WITH A BABY- Extremely poor choice of words or was this how he actually felt?- That children born are punishment from God? I have respect for any mother that gets pregnant on purpose or by accident and chooses to raise the baby, DOWN SYNDROME or not. My niece is now 12, has cerebal palsey and was born 13 weeks premature to my (at the time) unwed, teenage sister in law. The father has given up all parental rights and even tried to get her to abort the baby citing he was too young to be a dad. Funny, he wasn't too young to have sex though. Maybe I am completely "right wing nut case" in my beliefs and values but that's what happens when one attends church and I'm NOT TALKING ABOUT THE BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY KIND EITHER. I thoroughly support Sarah Palin and her daughter....these two had the choice to abort their recent pregnancies- Sarah being 44 and carrying a child with Down Syndrome and Bristol a pregnant unwed teen. One of Obama's most radical views on abortion is induced labor abortion for women who's babies have down syndrome. Sometimes these babies survive outside of the womb and are left to die in DIRTY SUPPLY CLOSETS in Chicago's hospitals ALONE because their parents don't want them. The last time I checked a baby is a person once it breathes its first breath of air and is able to survive outside of the womb. Like my niece born @ 27 weeks, she was fully capable of surviving outside of the womb. All she needed was a little love from her parents to help her along. Why is it possible for Obama to believe that a fetus is not a baby once outside the womb but has no trouble in charging a murderer 2 counts of murder for killing a pregnant woman AND her fetus? I'll never understand those radicals for as long as I live.
McSame offers nothing new, just the same old GOP sponsored give-aways to the wealthy and corporations at the expense of the national debt and working class Americans. For a party that spews forth such garbage as Fiscal Responsibility is absolutely amazing that they can even hold their heads up to the light. The GOP wants us to forget that 9/11, Katrina, the Iraq Lie, OBL and massive overspending ALL happened on his watch: Period.
No more of the same, or, McSame: he's a mouthpiece for the Republicans and will be a puppet for the neo-cons.
shauntae30,
You are like a sheep led to slaughter. You just go with the crowd. You can't refute facts so you resort to other tactics. I won't let you get away with it. What do you have to say of substance? Nothing? Then go away little one. God protect our Country.
You want to know why I bring up Geroge W. Bush? John McCain has voted with Geroge W. Bush 90% of the time! Give me one reason why I should believe that once he becomes president his positions will change when right now they mirror Bush so closely? I'm not taking a 10% chance on change.
Ok Starky, let's go into energy for a second. Please explain "responsible drilling" where it's concerned domestically. As I said the EIA said offshore drilling will have no impact on gas prices for decades and even then it's not enough oil to support us to ANY extent. Also, oil companies don't want to buy that land to drill on. They only drill on 18% of what they already have! What they want to do is buy the land and then profit when the value of that land rises with oil prices (which they'll affect by NOT increasing drilling). It's a real estate game. Please tell me how this selloff to the oil companies helps me, and please provide some numbers here don't just say "responsible drilling".
Obama doesn't have an energy plan? They both have one, but as I just demonstrated McCain's relies on a domestic drilling approach that won't work. You want to know Obama's? We don't have enough oil to sustain us here, the oil out there is in regions of the world we don't want to touch. There are alternatives, but they're 10 years out. There is one solution to our problem today (other than wars for oil) and one only. REDUCE CONSUMPTION. Obama talks about raising CAFE standards. Republicans oppose it. Democrats would like to push for more public transit, Republicans oppose it calling it "another tax". 40% of our petroluem imports go to motor vehicles if I remember. I've told you the democratic approach to helping us with energy (and it has worked already in Europe), please tell me how the Republican approach will help us.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret, but please tell no one. George Bush is not running for President. I'ts John McCain. Why are you still crying about George Bush he is leaving after having kept your sorry ass safe for the last 7 years and your still pissed off because he made you work instead of giving you free lottery tickets. God protect our Country.
Saul/Mellisa: I hope women don't vote for McCain/Palin just because a woman is on the ticket, just like I hope they don't Barrack because of his race or Biden because he is Catholic. Hillary and Barrack are both too far to the left for my taste and I wouldn't expect Hillary voters to move that far to the right. McCain/Palin want conservative, family oriented, and traditional values independent voters on their side. If you agree with McCain's views great and welcome aboard. If not, then vote Barrack. But let's not get so nasty about our differences. That is especially directed to you, cerrojim, Your lack of good common sense doesn't deserve much of a comment. Should we accuse Barrack of all the failures and trappings of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton and the messes they made in office? If not, then don't saddle McCain/Palin with all the faults of Bush & Cheney. Come on people. Listen, think, then vote.
WOW NOW THAT BEING A Democrat when you bash Palins daughter and Palin for standing behind her now let me see I think Obama was born to a 18 yearold that wan't married and you so called Dems can kill for him treat him like he's god but in same typing put Palins daughter down and Palin Being a Democrat does that give you right too bash people because they made a miss stake and will pay for it trying too be a good parent in todays way of life parents can't make their children mind or do any thing if they try then people are yelling childabuse
I'M a DEMOCRAT and let me say this election not proud of it you Obama so called supports are like a bunch of animals that Obama had caged for a long time and brain washed y'all
if you all are showing the change Obama is preaching and not defining then i want no part of it i thought he was about unity not calling people trailer park trash and stuppid the way y'all are acting when this election is over no madder who wins this country will be so tore apart no one can repair it one more thing you all better wake up the Senate and Congress really are the ones that any President has to through too get any thing done and the Democrates are the ones thats has a hold on both of them so who started the war who let oil go up who has let this country go to crap not the president the Democrats in congress and senate and Biden the leader of the pack
a man that could get 10 thousand votes either time he ran for President now running for second best well if I was Obama and did get elected I would WATCH MY BACK WITH A MAN THAT WANTED TOO BE PRESIDENT SO BAD HE RAN 3 TIMES AND COULDN'T EVEN GET HIS STATE TO BACK HIM
OR GET 10 THOUSAND VOTES.
Hitobito's block of text crits you for 10500.
You are dazed.
You die.
That said, nice bit of information there, truly.
Saulmelissa, Good for you. You were SPOT ON.
You disproved nothing.
Your post actually argues policy. Becareful your lib friends will be upset you need to throw in a "racist" here and there.
I support a energy policy that includes responsible drilling as well as the other "green alternatives". We are not going to solve the problem without a combination. I love nature and don't want to see it ruined.
I will admit my 'preferred politician" has no energy policy if you admit your "preferred politician" has no energy policy. We have never had an effective energy policy, ever. Glad to see a post that actually talks about issues instead of attacks. God protect our Country.
this starky is great at sparking discussion everyone!you know what guy's just for fun let's pretend like we're back in elementary school. remember the class clown the teachers and our parents told us to ingnore and they would go away......
John McCain has known issues with controlling his anger...here a sampling of the GOP best choice for POTUS:
As former GOP Senator Rick Santorum put it, "Everybody has a McCain story." Over his tenure in Congress, McCain has had angry, expletive-laced exchanges with a number of his colleagues and peers,- both Democrat and Republican alike- many of which have been covered extensively by local Arizona and nationwide news sources. Below are the ten most notable among them.
10. Senator Ted Kennedy - On August 6, 1993, the Boston Globe ran a story detailing a heated verbal exchange between Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy and McCain. Kennedy was at the lectern delivering remarks, when McCain began walking toward him from across the Senate floor, mocking the Massachusetts legislator. McCain shouted at Kennedy to "shut up." A stunned Kennedy fired back at McCain, telling him, "you shut up...and act like a Senator."
9. Democratic Rep. Marty Russo (D-IL) - In its December 1985 issue, Atlantic Monthly described an altercation that took place just a few years after McCain had been elected to the House for the first time. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) found himself in the crossfire between the two Congressman, who were angrily shouting "seven-letter and twelve-letter" epithets back and forth at one another, when the exchange became violent and they began pushing and shoving one another. The two were separated from their tangle by a few other legislators who were nearby.
8. Former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson - Newsmax, the "conservative perspective" political publication run by Chris Ruddy, didn't cut McCain any partisan slack in a July 2006 article, in which it recounted a dust-up between McCain and some local government officials in his home state. Speaking at a luncheon at which McCain was in attendance, former Phoenix Mayor Paul Johnson was among a group of local mayors fielding questions from the Arizona Congressional delegation about local land issues. In the midst of one answer from Johnson, who helmed the city from 1990 to 1994, McCain blurted out, "Hold it a minute. Somebody write down everything this guy has to say. You know what, we need to record him. It's best to get a liar on tape."
Taken aback, Johnson offered the Senator a chance to speak privately, saying, "Senator, if you have a problem with me, why don't we go out in the hallway and talk about it."
McCain fired back: "You're God-damn right I have a problem with you! They've been treating you like a princess in Phoenix while they've been burning me over this damn deal, and I'm sick of it!"
7. Unidentified GOP Senator - Accounts of McCain's outburst at a Senate GOP policy lunch has reached near-epic proportion, having been written about by just about every blog and news site from Newsmax, to DailyKos, to the Huffington Post, to Wonkette, and so on. During a vitriolic exchange between McCain and another unnamed Senator who took a position contrary to that of his colleague from Arizona. McCain became infuriated, jumping from his chair and calling his fellow Republican a "***," prompting an immediate demand for an apology. McCain stood up again and issued it...sort of. "Okay, I apologize," he said. "But you're still a ***."
6. Senator Pete Domenici - Newsweek's February 21, 2000 edition highlighted an exchange between McCain and Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico, Chairman of the Budget Committee. In staunch disagreement with a particular portion of a budget amendment, McCain exploded. "Only an *** would put together a budget like that." Domenici, who'd been in the Senate nearly 30 years by that point, gave a restrained reply, noting that even in the most heated debated throughout his entire career, no one had ever used that kind of language toward him. McCain didn't back down. "I wouldn't call you an *** unless you really were an ***."
5. Unidentified GOP Senator- In 2006, Ron Kessler of Newsmax wrote that much of McCain's unpopularity in the Senate stems from his 2000 campaign, when the vast majority- in fact, all but four- of his colleagues backed George W. Bush in the GOP primary. One of McCain's top aides recounted a telephone conversation between McCain and another Senator, who was explaining that he'd already committed to supporting Bush. When he finished, McCain bristled. "*** you," he said, and hung up, never to speak to him again.
4. Senator Strom Thurmond - In an article titled "Senator Hothead," The Washingtonian recounted one particular encounter between McCain and then-92-year-old Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina. McCain was giving an opening statement at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing when Thurmond, the committee chairman, interrupted to inquire as to whether McCain was finished so that the proceedings could be moved along. McCain glared at Thurmond and thanked him for his "courtesy." McCain later confronted Thurmond on the Senate floor, and a "scuffle" ensued. "The two didn't part friends."
3. Senator Chuck Grassley - The same Newsweek article that outlined McCain's confrontation with Domenici pointed to a similar incident with Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa. The two were debating issues related to soldiers who had been reported Missing In Action in Vietnam. After a blistering commentary by McCain, Grassley took offense. "Are you calling me stupid?" he asked.
McCain didn't miss a beat. "No, I'm calling you a *** jerk."
2. Senator John Cornyn - On May 18, 2007, The Washington Post reported that McCain had locked horns with another one of his GOP colleagues, this time Senator John Cornyn of Texas. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill of 2007 had caused an enormous rift among Republicans, and the two Senators found themselves on opposite sides. Cornyn objected to a provision of the bill that allowed for what he perceived as too many judicial appeals for illegal immigrants. McCain called his objections "chicken ***" and accused Cornyn of making petty tactics to sabotage the whole bill. Cornyn took immediate offense.
"Wait a second here. I've been sitting in here for all these negotiations and you just parachute in here on the last day. You're out of line."
Then McCain, who'd been spending a lot of time away from Washington on his presidential campaign, got a little more out of line. "*** you!" he shouted. "I know more about this than anyone in this room!" McCain apologized shortly afterword.
1. His Own Wife, Cindy McCain - In his new book, The Real McCain, Cliff Schecter, a journalist and frequent contributor at the Huffington Post related perhaps the most disturbing of McCain's tirades. During his 2000 White House bid, the Senator was joined on the campaign trail by his wife, Cindy, his aides, and three journalists who spoke to Schecter on condition of anonymity, but independently confirmed each other's accounts of the incident. Cindy McCain playfully ran her fingers through the Senator's hair and teased, "You're getting a little thin up there." McCain reddened and fired back, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollup, you ***." After he'd cooled down, McCain apologized, saying he'd had a long day.
Is this the man you want in the White House Sparky?
Hey starky, I'm an intermitently donating member of Moveon.org, the League of Conservation Voters and the National Wildlife Federation. I oppose the Iraq invasion, believe in Socialized health care, oppose public school vouchers, believe taxes should be raised on the rich and corporate, support the assualt weapons ban, and believe in government madates to reduce our energy consumption. Please tell me how I'm not liberal. Oh, I'm lying that must be it. It's either you're wrong or I'm lying, and you can't possibly be wrong so there we go. That explains it. Idiot.
Starky: where do you get your information? Saddam Hussein is Barack's third cousin. Ignorance and Stupidity go hand in hand with you. A mind is a terrible thing to waste...and yours is wasted!
Right On Starky! I can't wait until we can execute abortion Doctors and the mothers who have abortions. I can't wait to be arrested with no probable cause and held indefinitely in secret. I can't wait to get poorer and poorer. I can't wait for another $2 tax cut while my expenses are going up 1000 fold. I can't wait to lose my Social Security and corporate pension. I can't wait to die in an emergency room because I have no insurance. I can't wait for the day we have more people in prison than on the outside. I can't wait for the future you embrace, Starky. I can't wait.
COME ON LADIES!! I was also a Hillary supporter, and I CANNOT BELIEVE how my fellow women are behaving. I mean, voting for McCain just because he has chosen a woman? How much more gullible can you be? If you are/were a supporter of Hillary, there is NO WAY you would be a supporter of McCain/Palin. Hillary is the OPPOSITE of anything PALIN believes in. So, you would be taking Hillarys goals and flushing them down the toilet by voting Palin in...Please ladies, you should know better than that. Dont be as dumb as McCain is banking on you being!!!! Who gives a care who this FOX News supporter Democrat is disguise is supporting, HAVE A MIND OF YOUR OWN!
COME ON LADIES!! I was also a Hillary supporter, and I CANNOT BELIEVE how my fellow women are behaving. I mean, voting for McCain just because he has chosen a woman? How much more gullible can you be? If you are/were a supporter of Hillary, there is NO WAY you would be a supporter of McCain/Palin. Hillary is the OPPOSITE of anything PALIN believes in. So, you would be taking Hillarys goals and flushing them down the toilet by voting Palin in...Please ladies, you should know better than that. Dont be as dumb as McCain is banking on you being!!!!
"My fear is you and your liberal friends. You are a clear and present danger to
America you should be placed on trial for treason and suffer the same end as
Saddam Hussein (Baracks third cousin)."
Why not justify that statement with some fact? When a presidential daily brief entitled "Bin Laden Determined to Strike US" was released, it was flown to Bush personally by a member of the intelligence community, who he blew off by saying something to the effect of "great, now you've covered your ass". If Bush had taken that PDB seriously, he might have been lead to hijackers learning how to take off but not land at an AZ flight school, or taken Richard Clarke's proposal to invade Afghanistan (before 9/11) seriously, and in doing either might have prevented the whole attack. He didn't. That's what you call protection?
Hey Starky Limbaugh "these liberals" "these liberals" man your type still exists. I mean they still make you? Here is A complete sentence "God please protect starky if he expresses his views in public.
I am in complete agreement with GuerillaJourno and Jzzzzzz just posted. I am hoping for the Government to be returned back to its citizens. Yes you had better wake up and stop the complete selling our Government to anyone with the money to buy the politicans, you know I do not know about you but when a politican is bought and paid for to betray the American people, then I call this treason nothing less and they must be charged for these crimes. This includes not enforcing existing laws and regulations. Our Government must be controled the people of the USA not the few in all the world. Yes my freind debsue you had better wake up and start thinking for your self, you have been miled. If you were a Democrat you would never be fooled by lies and propaganda.
If you don't support abortion then you are not a "good liberal". You're a liar.
WoW, Starky I love how you lack an effective response to my post to the extent that you blatantly failed to consider it before posting again, too bad I already disproved you on almost every point with that last post. Why don't you try defending the policies of this man you elect for once? You probably support domestic drilling like he does. Too bad the Energy Information Agency says it won't affect gas prices until 2030. That's his solution to our crisis? To make it worse, we only control 3% of the world's oil, which will go to the world market and not exclusively to us, and even then only in the unlikely event the oil companies drill there! They only drill 18% of the land they have here already, which means if they buy the out continental shelf and (God forbid) the ANWR they'll just sit on them not NOT drill to keep prices high because it's more profitable to NOT flood the market with supply. Why don't you try answering to the fact that your preferred politician has no energy policy, no real fiscal policy, and no plan to exit Iraq before you move on to the trivial attacks you've been going with.
shauntae30
"you're asking the same God I pray with to protect our country. What is your fear?"
My fear is you and your liberal friends. You are a clear and present danger to
Saddam Hussein (Baracks third cousin). God protect our Country.
"Leading" Clinton supporter? Never heard of him...You'll have to do better than this to convince people there's important defections...
Obama the llama, Killary, and their whole gang better wise up. Any person, I don't care if they are male or female, who supports abortion, partial birth abortion, or any type of abortion is saying loud and clear-----I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE LIFE IN THE WOMB AND I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE LIFE TO THE TOMB. They are creating their own demise by being educated fools while posing as leaders. How do we think Hitler got his agenda going? First his target was the Jews, then the elderly, then the disabled, then the Immigrants, then the mentally ill, then any one else who stood in his way. Look how he ended up? Obama and Hillary are pro-choice which means they are pro-death. If you were involved with an abortion, seek counsel today.
Have you noticed that these liberals cannot use a complete sentence that does not include the word racist. And grown women are violently attacking a 17 year old girl for making a life altering poor decision. At least this girl will except responsiblity most of these attacking women probably have murdered several babies in their lives. God protect our Country.
Hey Starky, I'll have you know that I'm a very good liberal and strongly opposed to abortion. Though at least if I was running for office I wouldn't try to hide my daughter getting pregnant. Though once again being a typical conservative you're attack personality more than policy, and no you don't make up for it with the patriotic guise you wear by ending all your posts with "God protect our Country". Maybe it wouldn't take an act of God to protect our country if we didn't have to deal with conservative foreign policy.
Heads up Haddad, great journalism does not involve the easy play. I ran in to a wino yesterday who told me he would swear he was a Hillary supporter voting for McCain if I would buy him a bottle of Tokay. Gee, how hard is it to find one? You are a credit to your profession, well only on FOX.
Starky, God protect our country! racist blacks? We don't care what your name is who put the five stars on your shoulder since you're asking about holy water general starky and country protection. the comments about white racist and black racist are a expired. we've been there done that. lets face it you are entitled to your opinion and nobody expects you to vote for a black candidate only to prove you're not racist. Protect our country is funny to me. you're asking the same God I pray with to protect our country. What is your fear? are you insecure about someone? while you're asking God to protect just our country if you know him ask what his lesson to Job was. Be brave not fearful my friend.
This may be abusive, but I just need to take a moment to laugh in PoliticalMandy's face.
hahaha.
This is exactly the kind of sexism the McCain camp is banking on.
Absolutely pathetic.
Unknown is good to you?
I can understand that there are legitimate reasons that governor Palin would make a good veep.
Just as there are very legitimate reasons against her.
You didn't bring up, or prove to know a single one of them, and it is obvious you don't really care either.
I really hope that your comment was made in some sort of blind compassion because it would be very disconcerting for me to find out that there are many voters as confused as you are.
jazzy1,
"I know if my son were to get some girl pregnant my husband and I would not be proud grandparents."
No jazzy1 you would do what any good liberal would do you would kill it.
Why are most of Obama's supporters panicking for one person to defect to McCain's camp? Because that will be the trends from now one, slowly people will realize that Obama is nothing but sweet talks and no substance.
This guy, John Coale, is just looking to get the most recognition and punch for his donations. He is trying to make a name for himself and going to whatever party he can get recognition. Lets really see just how many people follow him on switching parties. Just a small dent for the Democrats when the smoke clears.
I think you are confused. Married to a FOX fascist. Enough said! He was a McCain Weenee all along.
This is idiotic on Coale's part, as it's idiotic for any Hillary supporter to back McCain. You back politicians based on POLICY, not on who you think they are (which is silly anyways because most people never even get to meet these candidates).
I think George W Bush is probably a great guy. He'd be a blast to hang out with and play golf with and what not, and I know he's a good father. He's still a bad president. He's not a bad guy, but his policies are not sound.
I don't vote for McCain for the same reason. Now, you take Hillary supporters. Policy wise they want universal health care, a quick withdrawal from Iraq, liberal fiscal policies that will seek to deal with our growing debt, social justice, sound environmental policies, and an effort to phase out oil for alternative energy rather than pursuing dead end "drill and burn" policies. Hillary is out, so you have Obama who believes in those same policies that Hillary does, and McCain who believes the EXACT OPOSITE. We're not electing room mates here, we're electing a president. We should be focused on policy, not on personality.
Anyone who votes for a president on anything but policy history is a moron, plain and simple. A politician's personality doesn't decide whether your kids can afford college or not. It doesn't decide whether we go to war or stay at peace, or whether the biodiversity crisis becomes a biodiversity calamity, or whether our $9 trillion debt grows bigger or smaller. Their personality doesn't fix social security, or break our addiction to oil. POLICY does that.
Obama has a stellar record on the environment, he has a history of opposing war, but STRONGLY supporting our troops with funding they need to survive over there, and then have a good life back here. Beyond that he's your stock democrat. If you believe in the policies they push, vote for Obama. If you believe in drill and burn energy policies, endless wars, rising unemployment, a damaged environment, oposition to widely available health care (especially for children) and giving tax breaks to the rich now by making future generations pay for it later (plus a few trillion dollars in interest) then vote for McCain because you believe in Republican policy. It's that simple. It's not "this guy said this" and "that guy was dishonest there". That's all irrelavent. John Coale is an ignoramus, and so is anyone who agrees with him.
If everyone knew about Palin's daughter pregnancy, why did they try to hide the prenancy from the public last Friday? Am I the only one who thought it odd that the daughter was holding her baby brother and not Palin's husband. It was a good trick having her hold the baby in front of her stomach with a long blanket. Tell me now since everyone was so upset at Jamie Spears being pregnant and thought how bad it was for a teenage girl to be pregnant, why is Palin's daughter prenancy any different? If you thought Jamie Spears show should be cancelled did we should not be happy and proud about Palin's daughter. I know if my son were to get some girl pregnant my husband and I would not be proud grandparents.
Are we suprised at John Coale's defection?...."Hell NO"....think about it people....Greta is a biased/racist analyst...just like the rest of those folks employed by (Sean H., Brit H., Bill O., Chris W. etc.) Ruport Murdoch., who is a McCain supporter...you wouldn't believe it if I told you, but Coale was a supporter of John all along...he used Hillary to gain as much clientele as possible, so he could join the "Elite" group.....so I am not suprised at all....I am sure Coales' decision was influenced by the fact that a woman is on the ticket...how do you compare a Mayor of an ALaskan town with only approx. 9000 people and the total population of Alaska, not the large as experienced....that is Bull****...all I can say is; "Cindy McCain better watch out...I have noticed that John M. has a penchant for "Beauty Queens"....Sara's husband better be on his P's & Q's also.....maybe John M. got burnout on Cindy...
You can't call yourself a Hillary supporter and vote for McCain - it's that simple. If you do, you are indulging you own anger and bitterness instead of doing your best to push the agenda that Hillary was fighting for. Obama is much more aligned with Hillary on the major issues than McCain.
And if McCain thinks picking Palin as his Vice Presidential candidate is going to woo Hillary supporters, than he is an even bigger idiot than I thought. Hillary supporters are exactly that - Hillary supporters. It was never just about Hillary being a woman, it was about what she stood for, Gender aside, Sarah Palin is about as opposite to Hillary Clinton as you can get.
Hillary supporters are not stupid. They will see McCain's selection of Palin for what it is - a gimmick, and more importanly, an insult.
Who gives a moose's ass who he endorses?
Starky,
Iam neither a black man or liberal. Iam a moderate caucaisan who is tired of our nation being run by bible thumping, gun toting illiterates. I disagree with electing an antiquated man with the same ideas and principals as the idiot that has run our country into the ground and has all the nations in the free world despising us. I disagree with the transparency and desperation of McBush picking a woman who is more fit to run a 7-11 than a government. Instead of putting all your misguided faith in God protecting our country just vote for another four years of the same old bullshit and see how well our country is protected.
He's a big fat racist. If this man is a democrat he would never support McCain. This sorry guy was supporting Hillary because he had skin in the game and was expecting a big pay back from the white house, And who the hell is Obama if he's not who he say he is? Tell us fat boy.
OMG!! ehanslik
Get over the whole wright issue! AS if in the privacy of your own home you don't go around saying anything sterotypical of other races!
It is interesting to be pro-life with one hand and to enjoy killing animals for sport wih the other.
That is how we got the Teddy Bear, Mr. Roosevelt put down his gun and founded the Bull Moose Party. I believe the ethics investigation will be a challenge.
amisteree,
Who threw Holy Water on you? What exactly do you disagree with?
Or do you know? This is typical of Liberals and racist blacks, if you
don't vote for B. Hussein Obama then you are automatically a white racist
in their hate filled, bloodshot eyes. They are incapable of accepting the fact
that you won't vote for B. Hussein Obama because of his politics it just has
to be racist. God protect our country.
John Coales defection from the Clinton campaign to support John McCain is par for the course. HIs defection however is not a big surprise. His move confirms that there are still racist members of the Democratic party who can't stomach the fact that the country has moved on. Barack Obama, the Democratic party and the nation deserve better than that. Barack Obama has earned the right to be the nominee of the party and as Sen. Clinton and President Clinton have both said overwhelmingly time and again during the Democratic Convention, their supporters should support Obama as well. John Coale is a DC attorney who has made millions off the backs of Washingtonians and word of his defection shall become common knowledge in the streets of DC.
No matter how great a speaker Obama is, no matter how charismatic he is, and no matter how well he “appeals” to the masses, the most important point to me, and should be to every American, is that Obama came on TV and looked Anderson Cooper (CNN) straight in the eye, and looked Major Garrett (FOX) straight in the eye, and looked every American watching TV that night straight in the eye, hesitated, and said “NO” when asked in all the 20 years he went to church and hung out with people from his church, he never once heard Rev. Wright give a speech about hatred and racism. The man is a liar. We know that going into the campaign. We learned some things about Bush after he was already in office that we didn’t like. We would have to be insane to elect a man we know is a liar. If he lies to us, he doesn’t respect us, which means we cannot trust him.
The worst thing about Obama is he let his two beautiful daughters sit there in church and listen to that crap for years. How is that being responsible to the two most important people in his life? It is not responsible. Obama doesn’t care about his daughters anymore than he cares about America. Obama cares about Obama. Obama wants power. You can see it in his eyes if you just look. He is calculating and he is dishonest.
I love his choice! There is nothing anyone can say about her lack of experience that doesn't backfire and also apply to Obama. Fire away. She can deliver Pennsylvania with the Hillary voters, in spite of Obama's obvious attempt to secure that state with Biden.
She's tough, she's real and she is unknown. Bonus, she's beautiful. Get over it.
The R's HANDED this election to the D's and they went out and selected a candidate who is absolutely unelectable. It is hysterically funny and terribly sad at the same time.
TrinaK,
I can see that you will never compare the resumes?????
Legal Name Barack Hussein Obama is this true or false????
I'm proud to be called by my full name and have never been
ashamed of my name.
Run TrinaK Run and whatever you do don't answer the questions.
Go to the Bunny slopes you're not ready for the big boys and girls slopes.
God protect our country.
Please! My fellow American friends let's agree on a couple of issues if we may. We can put aside race, sexism, history and all other terms that have so-called defined this election season. The fact remains our last eight years have not been great, right? Let's forget Bush, give him a pass if we must c'mon move on. I am a blackman who is proud to be an American. Proud of my childhood and great parents who cared for and raised me. I'm not voting for Obama just because he too is an African American candidate and "history" is my main driving force. I'm voting beacause nothing presented to me by John McCain supports his theory of new, fresh, change. I can't fathom how anyone can look past the fact McCain has a voting record mirroring that of George W. Bush. I mean let's be realistic and put all party loyalty and non important details aside. The Iraq war also has been echoed by McCain in basically the same manner as Bush. There are too many similarities that bound policy, judgement, along with old world politics amongst the two. I just can't understand unless you are rich and well off how an individual thinks things are going to be different under the same ideology for four to eight more years. If Obama were not in the race would you vote for a different candidate with his same views and ability to inspire? Maybe so, I mean it's a possibility considering what we've endured since Bill Clinton left. The selection of Palin also clouds his arguement. If a black candidate selected a runnig mate with a pregnant teenage daughter and recently hired an attorney for a defense argument what would our collective thoughts be? In this case, let's allow stereotypical thoughts and associations to enter our minds for a moment. Hmmm! Get my point? The argument of judgement, record, and wisdom go out the window when the vetting process has produced his current running mate for one. The argument of judgement, record, and wisdom go out the window when you believe the last eight years were good for America. I'll just leave you with probably the best quote that I wasn't aware had been made by Albert Einstein and it is "The true definition of insanity is doing the same thing, the same way over and over and expecting a different result".Man that is powerful!!!!Please let's start anew. Thank you
Bigots like you and Mytwocents are becoming a dying breed and not a moment to soon. Instead of keeping your mouth shut and having someone assume you are a moron, you open it up and spew your illiterate nonsense and erase all doubt. Fortunately, there are enough decent and intelligent people in this country that do not judge a man by the color of his skin. I cannot wait until November when Obama is declared our next president and you and your fellow nose picking trailer dwellers climb back under whatever rock you came out from.
"Who is John Galt???????"
No surprise, he's married to a Fox person, makes you wonder why he supported Clinton in the first place. Seems like a repub in dems clothing. Bottom line, so what.
Why are you Obama supporters so upset? It doesn't bother you that he has little experience, so why should it bother anyone about Gov Palin's experience?
If Hilary was to win the Democratic nomination then she never would have dropped out the race, I am a democrat and I honestly believe that the majority of the the things that have gone wrong is at the fault of the Republican party. The past eight years has been hell for most Americans, and yes John McCain would have been someone I would have voted for because he does have more experience but now it just seems as though he has become a puppet repeating the same crap that Bush said to win his candidacy, its all crap, and even though Obama has no experience my vote goes to him because as Clinton stated Democrats know how to get the job done they always look out for the economy not big business.
This is just the tip of the ice berg.The Democratic Party abandoned Hilary the first chance they had.And,by the way,Palin has served more time than Obama Hussein in elected office.What a joke!With $4 gas,Iraq,and the economy,we still found a way to choose a candidate who will lose in November.
Thanks Starky,
I can now rest my case. You have turned this on me because there is nothing left to say. Simply because you know that I am correct. This is America, you can vote for who you want. Just use something other than the fact Palin is a woman.
As for being jealous, why would I be jealous of a 44 year old grandmother??? You can't be serious.
Also, speaking of morals and values....
Calling Obama out of his name doesn't reflect any good morals OR values on your behalf. Thanks for respecting my wishes and good luck in your world.
For those pseudoDemocrats and Republicans alike who think John McCain and Sarah Palin are where this country should turn for leadership, I ask a few questions of you. Are you aware that Sarah Palin was a member of the Alaskan Independence Party; one that seeks to defect from the United States of America, the country she is now seeking to be VP of? Are you aware that if something were ever to happen to McCain ( and the man is 72 after all) she would be next in line to govern our country (this from a woman who doesn't even know what a VP does by her own admission), not to mention the fact that she doesn't have the demeanor to be taken seriously by other countries. Does her experience governing a town of 7000 people give her the experience to make foreign policy decisions, and govern several million people? And for those who say they were loyal Hilary supporters ,but are now supporting McCain, I would have to say you never really supported what Hilary stood for, but for her herself, like she stated in her speech at the convention. A vote for McCain means a third term for Bush, but maybe you don't care about high gas prices, more homes and jobs lost then ever before and skyrocketing deficit where we are just about owned by the Chinese. I for one believe in Barack Obama and what he stands for, more than someone who has voted with Bush 95% of the time. As a side note, and God forbid McCain is elected President, who will take care of Sarah Palin's down syndrome baby, her duties will make it very difficult for her to be a regular soccer mom, who takes care of the kids, and down syndrome children need a lot of care? But I guess to those loyal Republicans out there, you simply vote for your party, not who is best suited to lead our country and that is a real tragic shame!!!
This is interesting, I am concerned that people are missing the point. The fact of the matter is that John McCain is tooooo old to be president. And the fact that he has selected a 1st term governor to be his running mate as a means to secure female voters from Hillary Clinton is painfully obvious. I say this because politics in Alaska are much different than national and global politics. This woman is simply not well rounded enough to lead a, I don't know, Global Peace Summit?
And this madness about Obama being muslim is driving me nuts. If he were muslim, Black muslims in the US are not a major threat to national security. That fear was qualled in the 60's, when crack cocain flooded black communities and immobilized possible supporters.
The bottom line is this, the republican party does not have a plan to discontinue our abuse of the planet and usurpment of the worlds natural resources. We in the US are 15% of the worlds population and we use 80% of the worlds natural resources. Our carbon footprint is insane.
So we can run around screaming about he Islams or whoever are threats to global security while the bush's, chaney's, clintons, and the mccain's haven't pumped gas in 100 years because they have a chaufer, don't feel our pain because they are insanely rich and don't care about poor white people anymore than they care about poor blacks or latinos, native americas, or alaskians for that matter. And if you don't think your poor according to McCain if you don't make 5 million dollars per year you are poor!
So this racial, religious, sexist conversation can go on and on, but as we sit and argue we are not doing anything to ensure that we can survive global warming or any other REAL national threat. We need a lot of things to change and it is my idea that we should at least consider the candidate that has a plan. And if any of you know anything, you would know that the real change is left of up to the US Congress. We can have any president in the white house we'd like, but the fact of the matter is that the Legislative Branch determines legislation which eventually becomes law, the president can only propose bills and with a democratic congress, McCain isn't going to get much done anyways. And with the many white democrats defecting and showing their true racist colors, if Obama is not killed, he won't get anything done either.
So as you continue to squabble about the idiotness of this whole ordeal, think about the future of the planet and that fact that none of us are going to be here in 50 years is disturbing and disheartening. We have to elevate our thoughts and stop thinking like the savages that have always guided our paths in this country.
McCain’s judgment which hints at oncoming Alztheimers offers us the following:
Political Barbie. Higher deficits for US; more debt to China; Lower minimum wage; Less safety for workers, greater wealth for the rich
No incentives for US jobs; Social Security privatization?
More illegal incarcerations/ kidnapping/ torture, loss of personal privacy, and more Constitution raping.
Women will have lower pay for equal work, no Roe vs. Wade, no legal contraceptives, no child care outside the home. Women will die horribly from illegal abortions. More newborns will be murdered.
Crime will increase as criminal cartels provide illegal contraceptives. And the hungry steal or burglarize to get food.
Since school vouchers equal Republican’s siphoning our tax dollars to evangelical schools and starving public education, our children will learn only right wing world visions. And who deserves to live in that world.
McCain’s ignorance of and right wing sexual obsessions about the Internet will create laws limiting its use.
McCain will reinstate the draft and a foreign policy in line with his warrior fantasies. His inability to think clearly will lead us into more wars, perhaps WWIII.
And then we can all celebrate how we got even with Sen.Obama for not nominating Hillary for VP. Or that we kept a black family out of the White House. Congratulations, McCain voters!
hahaha, McCain 2008.. :)
GuerillaJourno,
I will give you a cigarette and a lottery ticket if you promise never to
post again. Deal?
And take your meds, you know better.
Obama's story changes from day to day, whatever you want to hear, he'll say it. Just vote for him. He likes to talk about cirty politics and "Old Washington," but he's not only played the game, but mastered it to so well as to steal the Democratic nomination. I vote on the candidates, not just soley for the party. BOTH sides have things I agree and disagree on and so I vote for the candidates I feel can do the better job.McCain has real appeal to democrats, especially now that he's put a woman on his ticket. I bet Hillary is just shaking her head right now saying "I told you so." I was a proud Hillary supporter and I'm an even prouder McCain supporter. Did Obama think he could win while insulting a good 50% of his own party? He's young, he had plenty of time to make a bid for President, but he just had to do it the year Hillary was to win, in the process he'll not only lose the Presidency, but also any future prospect of it, by proving to he is truly, unlelectable. The real winner? Hillary, because she will be back, and she will win next time. This year.... McCain 2007! All the way!
I like how you refuse to compare the resumes of B. Hussein Obama
and Gov Palin. I can't blame you. It is embarrassing that the Rep Vice
President choice has more executive experience than the Dem President
choice. But I'm sure you will continue to try and minimize the
accomplishments of Gov Palin. I understand that you and some other
insecure women may feel jealousy towards the Gov for being successful.
So I understand your need to tear her down. And don't worry I won't label
you a Republican as you don't have any morals or values. God protect our
Country.
The Republican Party must think that woman are STUPID! Just because you put a female on the ticket, I am supposed to get excited? Maybe I would, if it was a female that I knew, and had some experience. I was insulted by the choosing of Palin. But then, after I think about it, what intelligent Republican female would want her name associated with this mess?
Political Barbie.
Higher deficits for US; more debt to China
Lower minimum wage
Less safety for workers, greater wealth for the rich
No incentives for US jobs
Social Security privatization?
And then we can all celebrate how we got even with Sen.Obama for not nominating Hillary for VP.
Or that we kept a black man out of the White House.
Congratulations!
GET OVER IT! O-B-A-M-A WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE U-S-A. ALL YOU BIGOTS, RACIST, AND CONSERVATIVES NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA ARE NOT LIKE YOU. YOU ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE EXTINCT. THANK GOD FOR THAT. A NEW FACE, WITH FRESH IDEAS TO LEAD THIS GREAT COUNTRY. WHAT A CONCEPT AND WHAT A GREAT TIME IT WILL BE. SO WHEN ELECTION NIGHT IS OVER PLAN YOUR KKK MEETINGS AND FUME ALL YOU WANT BUT IN THE END YOU HAVE LOST!
Obama is only saying what he "thinks" we want to hear. I am a registered Democrat..will be voting for McCain. Obama doesn't have the experience...Palin has more leadership experience than Obama does..wake up America!
The way I figure it, many of those who said they supported Clinton once but now switch to McCain were never true Democrats. This is a special group that says one thing and then do another, they cant be trusted.
McCain is the leader for the future? If elected McCain will be lucky to be alive in two years. He is so OLD my 5 year old confuses him with George Washington. Get over the Hilary thing, she did. Her positions and Obamas are practicually the same, so if you vote for McCain, you never supportted Hilary. I am sure Hilary will have a place on Obamas cabinet. I am a Republican and will not vote for McCain, i did eight years ago, I thought that was his time. Today is no longer McCains time. He is the past and in the past is where he belongs.
Look at these Libs go crazy over this Mr. Coale. I don't know him and
neither do they. His only "sin" is giving his opinion. You poor, poor
people. Please God give these Libs a soul. God protect our country.
OBAMA will loose in a land slide! I am sure this statement will surprise and anger most of you but I am just predicting the certain future. As the campaigns moves forward and we start to see regular heated debates it will all fall apart for Obama. When he is not reading from cue cards or a speech he memarized, he sounds like an idiot. He will start to loose these debates and badly. when that happens the press that has largely been on his side will turn on him like rabid dogs. all the holes that those of us that think already see will be exposed. He lost the first debate so badly there was no excuse and it was not even as hard hitting as the regular debates.
I, personally, like to know the race of a person before I call them a racist. I am assuming you think we are not the same. Typical, typical, typical...
For someone running for a VP position, traveling out of the country for the first time last year is considered recent, dear. Please list the areas and times Palin traveled outside of the country before that time. Also, did you see the interview where Palin said she doesn't even know what a VP's job is???
Also, balancing a buget for Alaska is like balancing my personal checkbook compared to the United States of America. I actually found myself yawning half way thru your comment. It was full of nothing important to the people worrying about what's happening with the US today. The Wal-Mart near my house has more people in it on a daily basis than Alaska has residents. If Liberal is what you would like to call it, that's good for you. Just don't label me a Republican.
I supported Hillary Clinton and am a registered democrat. I wil NOT support John McCain simply because he put a woman on his ticket as VP. I will only support a candidate who believes closely wth my ideals and values. Sarah Palin doesn't even come close and I will now only vote for Barack Obama - the only true candidate for change.
starky,
I have had the same song over and over again : "Obama doesn't have the experience", "Macaine has a national security experience " etc. Then, the question is this: what experience ?. Ronald Regan, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter never had the requisite experience, and yet they were able to accomplish much. On the other hand, between, George , Donald ( and Dick), you have a total of 84years experience, and yet what do we have presently ? Disaster and catastrophe unabatedly. Do we want someone that reminds us of our failed pass, or someone that gravitates towars of brilliant future ? Please, don't get me wrong , I love George Bush, he's very kind and simple minded. Regarless, however, let us concentrate on our shared vision and hope for our dear country, ' Great America' ! .
All that can be said of Mr. Coale ( who is very well known only at his house during dinner time) is what an A**HOLE.
John Coale, a prominent Washington lawyer, husband of Fox TV host Greta Van Susteren
Gotcha. Just another nobody trying for his 15 minutes of fame. ho hum.
Me too! I was a Hillary supporter, who will now be backing McCain. He has shown great savy for picking Gov. Palin. She is a fighter (like Hillary) , a woman (like Hillary), and she is more qualified to be President than Obama (just like Hillary). Obama is so unexperienced. He showed his lack of leadership when he chose Sen. Biden for VP - I mean come on - this is "Change" - Biden is a Washington insider for, well let's see, forever! - Biden looks like a old guy that is just happy to have a job! - He brings nothing to the table. McCain is clearly the leader of the future - His first decision (chosing Palin) was a dead-on hit! - I will be voting McCain/Palin because - this is clearly the "grown up" ticket.
"Palin is also AGAINST any Sex-Ed in school except Abstinence Only...
Apparently doesn't work within her own family .. if only she had told her
daughter about the existence of condoms when the 16 year old child
spread her legs for her class-mate, then maybe she wouldn't be 5 months
pregnant ..."
It is clear that you don't have children and I pray that you never do. If you
didn't abort them, I would hate for them to grow up and have you as a role
model. You are what is wrong with liberals, you are a hateful, vile, person.
Regardless, I'm going to pray that your life improves and that one day you
can move out of that trailer court, give up alcohol and be at least a halfway
decent person. God protect our Country.
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To McCainforchange:
Let's see- your party lied about going into Iraq- first weapons of mass destruction;next rid the country of Saddam; next operation freedom and democracy. Why does McCain have to be a change candidate if your pary has been in power for 8 years and everything according to McCain - the fundamentals of the economy are doing great?
Who in the world is John Coale? Never heard of him. He's just another sore loser. This rates as news?
As an American, Mr. Coale can support whomever he chooses. I question the significance of his personal choice on American voters--those who watch the right-slanted FOX news? The people in Washington, where he is "prominent?"
This is not high school nor a popularity contest...people must choose their candidates based on the issues. It's easy to accuse the Obama camp of sexism, but where's the proof? Ms. Clinton certainly tangled with Mr. Obama during the primaries, should we accuse her of racism? So let's stop looking at the physical and listen to what is coming out of the candidates' mouths...
I think Hillary Clinton made it clear at the DNC that she is supporting Mr. Obama. She demonstrated that she is loyal to the ideals of the national Democratic party over her own ego. Why can't her supporters continue to support her by supporting Obama? I don't know why Obama did not choose Ms. Clinton as his running mate, I'm sure only a select few do know. I just hope she will have a large role in his administration, a Cabinet post, after he is elected.
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