Jay Bookman

By John Ryskamp

June 4, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Now that Rezko has been convicted, both Obama and Blagojevich will VERY SOON be indicted under 18 USC 1346, which is the section under which Rezko was found guilty.

FOR YOUR READERS:

Evelyn Pringle has just completed her series on Obama at opednews.com. You should review the articles, and then review the discussion of 18 USC 1346 provided, in order to see for what activities Obama will be indicted:

Final Chapter - Curtain Time for Barack Obama Evelyn Pringle 05/22/2008 2 Curtain Time for Barack Obama - Part V Evelyn Pringle 05/18/2008 9 Curtain Time for Barack Obama - Part IV Evelyn Pringle 05/16/2008 22 Curtain Time for Barack Obama - Part III Evelyn Pringle 05/15/2008 11 Curtain Time for Barack Obama - Part II Evelyn Pringle 05/13/2008 15 Curtain Time For Barack Obama - Part I Evelyn Pringle 05/12/2008 33

THEN, your readers should study this EXCELLENT discussion of 18 USC 1346 from:

http://www.groom.com/_library/downloads/NAPPAArticle-Feb2006.pdf.

This article provides brief guidance as to the manner in which courts have interpreted 18 U.S.C. § 1346, which generally provides that for purposes of federal mail and wire fraud statutes (18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1343, respectively), a “scheme or artifice to defraud” includes a “scheme or artifice to deprive another of the intangible right to honest services.” Specifically, this article examines the manner in which courts have interpreted the broad language of § 1346 in circumstances that do not involve the explicit bribery of public officials. I. Background 18 U.S.C. § 1346 was enacted in 1988, for purposes of reversing the Supreme Court’s decision in McNally v. U.S.,483 U.S. 350 (1987). In McNally, the Supreme Court overruled a long line of lower court decisions by holding that the federal mail and wire fraud statutes did not encompass schemes to defraud citizens of an intangible right to honest government service from pubic officers. Id. at 355. By enacting 18 U.S.C. § 1346, Congress restored “honest services” within the ambit of the federal mail and wire fraud statutes, meaning that a scheme to deprive the public of “honest services” by a public official could be punished as mail or wire fraud (assuming, of course, that such an instrumentality was used as part of the scheme or artifice). II. Judicial Interpretations of the “Honest Services” Fraud A. General Parameters of the Statute Not surprisingly, the majority of cases that have analyzed the “honest services” fraud set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 1346 have involved the bribery of public officials, where the charge under § 1346 is in addition to other charges. However, there have been numerous prosecutions under § 1346 against public officials (and those who have corrupted public officials) for transactions that do not involve outright bribery, but which nonetheless involve the provision of cash or gifts to a public official in exchange for the public official’s exercise of power on behalf of the individual or entity providing the gratuity. Courts have recognized that the term “honest services,” as used in § 1346, is incredibly broad, but the statute has survived repeated challenges asserting that it is unconstitutionally vague, with courts resorting to a “common sense” usage of the phrase “honest services.” In rejecting a constitutional void-for-vagueness challenge to the statute’s wording, one court opined that “[c]oncrete parameters outlining the duty of honest services should not be necessary… . The concept of the duty of honest services sufficiently conveys warning of the proscribed conduct when measured in terms of common understanding and practice.” U.S. v. ReBrook, 837 F. Supp. 162, 171 (S.D. W. Va. 1993), aff’d. 58 F.3d 961 (4 th Cir. 1995). Another court demonstrated little patience for the defendant’s void-for-vagueness challenge in the context of a kickback scheme, holding that “[i]t should be plain to ordinary people that offering and accepting large sums of money in exchange for a city councilman’s vote is a type of conduct proscribed by the language of § 1346.” U.S. v. Paradies, 98 F.3d 1266, 1283 (11 th Cir. 1996). Nonetheless, courts have refused to allow § 1346 to be used as a “catch-all” that subjects every unethical or illegal act to federal mail and wire fraud prosecution. See, e.g., U.S. v. Bloom, 149 F.3d 649, 654-56 (7 th Cir. 1998) (noting, inter alia, that “not every breach of fiduciary duty works a criminal fraud”); U.S. v. Welch, 327 F.3d 1081, 1107 (10 th Cir. 2003) (”the right to honest services is not violated by every breach of contract, breach of duty, conflict of interest, or misstatement made in the course of dealing”). Recognizing the difficulty of interpreting the undefined phrase “honest services,” courts have attempted to establish general criteria that must be satisfied to successfully assert an “honest services” fraud claim. One of the leading circuits interpreting the scope of the honest services fraud is the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which held that: First, … honest services convictions of public officials typically involve serious corruption, such as embezzlement of public funds, bribery of public officials, or the failure of public decision-makers to disclose conflicts of interest. Second, … the broad scope of the mail fraud statute … does not encompass every instance of official misconduct that results in the official’s personal gain. Third, and most importantly, … the government must not merely indicate wrongdoing by a public official, but must also demonstrate that the wrongdoing at issue is intended to prevent or call into question the proper or impartial performance of the public servant’s official duties. U.S. v. Czubinski, 106 F.3d 1069, 1076 (1 st Cir. 1997) (emphasis added) (internal citations and quotations omitted), (discussing the First Circuit’s prior decision in U.S. v. Sawyer, 85 F.3d 713, 724 (1996). The Seventh Circuit has held that “[m]isuse of office (more broadly, misuse of position) for private gain is the line that separates run of the mill violations of state law fiduciary duty … from federal crime.” U.S. v. Bloom, 149 F.3d 649, 655 (7 th Cir. 1998). The court went on to note that “in almost all of the intangible rights cases decided … (before McNally or since § 1346), the defendant used his office for private gain, as by accepting a bribe in exchange for official action[,]” but also noted that “[s]ecret conversion of information received in a fiduciary capacity is a form of fraud against the owner of that information.” Id. Accordingly, the Seventh Circuit summarized its test for an honest services fraud as follows: “[a]n employee deprives his employer of his honest services only if he misuses his position (or the information he obtained in it) for personal gain” (emphasis added). Id. at 656-57.

By egc52556

June 4, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

“almost delusional”?

By We The People

June 4, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

I think someone should inform Mrs.Clinto, that just as the nomination, the VP. posistion is not hers because she feels entitled to it. This woman is acting as if she have a right to ruin OUR party, just because she miscaculated her moves and lostthe nomination.

By kgb999

June 4, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

Man … just grab those stupid talking points from McCain’s site and earn yourself GOP points already.

Who’s going to read all that drivel?

By We The People

June 4, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

It never cease to amaze me how people just Hate Mr. Obama. I have often wondered if these people realize just how mean spirited they really are? They come off like they would rejoice in the streets if some bad thing befell this man who have done nothig but play by the rules and been above the diviseness of politic as usual. I never thought too much about that remark Mrs. Clinton made until I saw her over the last 25hrs, I really do believe that she and Mrs. Pringle would be more than happy if something terrible did happen to Mr. Obama. I leave it to you.

By jhavard

June 4, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

Obama should get a member of the Black Panther party to be his VP. I feel his heart is way more in touch with anti white groups such as those. Twenty years of mentoring about the white devils and country slamming, certainly doesn’t put him in touch with mainstream working america.

By We The Hard Working Americans

June 4, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

DITTO!!! jharvard.

By rhoep2

June 4, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Apparently, I.Q. is not a requirement to post a comment, because jharvard’s comments makes this point with an exclaimation mark. Here we are at one of the highest moments in modern history, and this idiot has to let his racism, or stupidity or possibly both, show an irony about this moment that is lost on many. Obama is of two races, and if you read or listen to any biographical information about him, you would know this, and understand that if he truly hated white people, that this would be a form of self-hatred. To state otherwise is foolish.

By jhavard

June 4, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

No racism coming from me. I have an extremely high IQ and just finished over four years in Iraq. I would gladly vote for Colin Powell for President. Drink your kool-aid and be happy rhoep2.

By Ms. Tucker If Ur Nasty

June 5, 2008 1:13 AM | Link to this

It has been my experience that people with high IQ’s don’t have to pronounce it, it’ll show if it’s valid. It is so easy to say you’d vote for Powell when you know he’ll never run, and he’ll never run because he knows a certain segment of the population would find all kinds of holes in his game, even if they have to embellish some perceived flaw. As for Condie Rice, she’s as pure as the driven snow right now, but let her try to reach too high, then she’d be just another gutter snipe.

By James

June 5, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

A demagogue is defined as “someone who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions and prejudices of the people”. As we approach the (Democratic Convention/2008 election), I already have a multitude of reasons why I would never vote for Hillary Clinton including her stance on the rights of unborn children, her disdain for the U.S. military and her socialist touch on every program or policy she proposes. However, if for no other reason, her unbridled demogoguery at the end of the 2000 Presidential election showed me just how far she would go in a disingenuous and even dangerous effort to gain popular support. President Bush lost the popular vote but won the electoral vote and thus the election; the U.S. Supreme Court solidifying his victory with a narrow 5 to 4 ruling. Then Mrs. Clinton, a Yale Law School graduate who knew better, angrily insinuated to the American masses that Vice President Gore had been robbed of the election since he won the popular vote. She even stated that one of her first acts as a U.S. Senator would be to propose legislation eliminating the electoral college (she thankfully failed in that attempt). I guess she felt she possessed more wisdom than James Madison and our other founding fathers. Unfortunately, the great majority of American voters are totally ignorant of the purpose of the electoral college and the incredible history of how this country was founded. Hillary used this sad ignorance to appeal to the public’s fears and to incite them during a time of Constitutional crisis when Florida’s electoral votes were still in doubt and the rule of law and calm needed to be promoted. She knew full well the electoral college was instituted to protect the influence of the smaller states, that those states would never have signed the Constitution without it and that it prevents one region of the country from dominating others in being able to choose a President. It forces a Presidential candidate to appeal to the nation as a whole as opposed to just densely populated areas. In effect, it attempts to bring us together as a nation rather than dividing us as a direct popular vote would. This is the United STATES of America not the United PEOPLE of America; it is thankfully a constitutional republic and not a pure reactionary democracy and there’s a big difference. Our present “electoral system” allowing the States to have a proper and constitutional role in electing a President mitigates demagoguery. Hillary’s desire for a “popular vote” system would allow demagoguery to thrive. She showed me her true colors back then in her blatant effort to do anything in a quest for power and that reveals the naked soul of a dangerous demagoguerette.

By Redneck

June 5, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Ms Tucker, you are right about IQ’s. While you libs might have high IQ’s you don’t have sense enough to come in out of the rain or as my dad used to say, “pour p—z out of a boot with instructions on the heels.”

You’re right that there is a segment of society that would oppose Powell and Rice. The same ones who lambast Bill Cosby and call him a house N——r and say he is selling out his race.

By Tired

June 5, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

Jharvard,

You are proof that Rev. Wright is correct in some of the things he said. You said that you just returned from 4 years in Iraq and would vote for Colin Powell. Well prepare to spend more time in Iraq if John McCain becomes president. Also, Colin Powell knew that Pres. Bush did not have cause to start a war with Iraq. Think about it, if Colin Powell cared so much about the military troups then he would have resigned before Pres. Bush was elected for the second term. No, he did what was Republican protocol. If the military minded people knew that Colin Powell was going to resign, they never would have voted for Bush again.

John Ryskamp,

Pringle says nothing. Also, why not post findings of the Keating Five where John and Cindy McCain should have went to prison along with the rest. Let’s not forget that John McCain had an affair with Cindy McCain while he was married to Carol McCain who was crippled because of a car accident. He divorced Carol McCain and married Cindy.

Please do not forget all of the Clintons’ problems with Whitewater, travel gate, stolen furniture from the White House and now the case with Mr. Paul.

I guess while we are at it, we need to look in yours and Pringle’s closet.

I guess you and jharvard feels that by association, then a person is guity. Well, I guess you will have to live in a bubble and not associate with anyone, because 20 and 30 years later, someone will blame you for it.

Stick to the policies and not the prejudices.

By Paul

June 5, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Why can I not observe that Obama is an empty, inexperienced suit without being labeled a racist? I am sure that if questions about Obama’s dubious asociations are raised, someone can dig deep enough and point a finger at McCain; heck, for that matter, my closet is not completely clean, if you dig deeply enough.

The problem with Obama is that he wants “change” but hasn’t shared a vision of what he wants to change to; my observations of him would suggest change to appeasement and socialism, but we are left to guess at this point. The Democrat talking point of “4 more years of Bush” is ridiculous, as his own party’s biggest concern about McCain was his refusal to toe the party line. He was not the choice of party insiders, which is a strength to me.

There is no doubt that Obama is articulate and persuasive, but the President has a serious impact on both lives and lifestyles. People had best look beyond charisma and seek substance; if you can’t find any, perhaps you should reconsider your choice.

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

This is what we will get if John McCain is elected, 4 more years of Iraq. Please look at the pictures of the quagmire the Republicans have caused n Iraq. This is what Fox News wont let you see.

http://mindprod.com/politics/iraqwarpix.html#IRAQWARPIX

By Fred

June 5, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Obama will not be in a position to deal Conservatism it’s worst setbacks in 40 years. We do that ourselves but continually electing Republicans to Congress that haven’t a conservative bone in their bodies. They say they want to cut spending and control government growth and then spend our tax dollars like a bunch of drunk frat boys at a strip club. Republicans have hurt themselves and they have taken the rest of the country along for the ride. At least Democrats are clear about what they are….

By Matthew

June 5, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Obama isn’t an empty suit. He’s a dangerous ideologue with socialist sentiments. Like many on the fringe of the far-left, he’s a about destruction of the status quo, after that, it’s anyone’s guess.

By Obama?Your-Mama!

June 5, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

Obama is about as qualified to be president as I am to be the pilot for the next space shuttle mission. How could you vote for someone to be president that doesn’t even say the pledge? Voting for someone for their skin color instead of voting for the issues is what is racist. See www.theobamafile.com

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

I met Obama.

He and I was in Texas helping Katrina survivors BEFORE BUSH.

I also met Hillary, Last Bush, and Bill. They came off as not genuine.

Obama is more than an empty suit. He had the brains to be on site before Bush and is down to earth.

The vast majority of Hillary and Bush supporters are out of touch with reality.

Former Bush was asked about Levee’s being blown up intentionally and responded by saying when I was a boy drilling for oil off the coast of Texas.

Bush, Hillary, and McCain, are not your friends. You might think you are a redneck for Hillary or a Busineess owner for McBush but you are not even close to what concerns them and that should concern you.

When Obama says Change and he wants to stop partisan bickering how can you come on here and say he has not shared a vision?

DO you know what a vision is?

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

I met Obama.

He and I was in Texas helping Katrina survivors BEFORE BUSH.

I also met Hillary, Last Bush, and Bill. They came off as not genuine.

Obama is more than an empty suit. He had the brains to be on site before Bush and is down to earth.

The vast majority of Hillary and Bush supporters are out of touch with reality.

Former Bush was asked about Levee’s being blown up intentionally and responded by saying when I was a boy drilling for oil off the coast of Texas.

Bush, Hillary, and McCain, are not your friends. You might think you are a redneck for Hillary or a Busineess owner for McBush but you are not even close to what concerns them and that should concern you.

When Obama says Change and he wants to stop partisan bickering how can you come on here and say he has not shared a vision?

DO you know what a vision is?

By thogwummpy

June 5, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Actually Bookman is wrong on a central point. The big blow to the conservative movement has been nearly 8 years of a dishonest journalist community that promotes the hard left, while ommitting anything that vindicates the GOP. Did the tax cuts work? Sure did, they accomplished what they promised. Gee, Saddam had no WMD? Then exactly what happened to the chemical munition stockpiles UN inspectors photographed before leaving that UNMOVIC Executive Director Dimitri Perricos states to this day are STILL missing? Why don’t people know that Russian Intelligence learned after 9/11 that Saddam had commissioned terror attacks on U.S. soil? C’mon Bookman—-you and your cadre are so dishonest I wonder how you guys look in the mirror! And THAT…the hyper-Neolib journalists, have passionately lied inorder to punish conservatives for Gore’s inability to steal the 2000 election. (What was the “outrageous” Supreme Court ruling? Oh, that the recount had to include all votes in all Florida districts—-not just additonal Dim votes in Dim districts….the media spun that story too!)

By thogwummpy

June 5, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Oh, and if you doubt me about the media…Obama’s old buddy that he used to do business with, Antoin “Tony” Rezko was convicted on 16 counts of fraud yesterday. Where’s the AJC headline? Nary a peep. Game. Set. Match.

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Thogwumpy

Rezko is NOT A STORY!

Obama donated the proceeds received from that guy to charity.

The real story is McCain accepting 500,000 from Lobbyist.

Obama accepted 30,000.

You do the math and not the fuzzy Hillary Math either.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

thogwummpy,

Try looking on the front page of ajc.com under the “news” tab for the Rezno story.

By Jay Bookman

June 5, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Game,set, match, Thugwummpy? Sorry, the chair umpire is overruling your call.

At the top of page A7, in large bold type, is a headline stating “Ex Obama fundraiser convicted in fraud case.”

Your serve, sir. Try to keep this one within the lines of reality.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

We The People, You’re trying to play the victim card with Obama Hussein. Next you’ll be playing the race card. America needs a leader. Not a victim. You’re a troglodyte.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Thogwummpy,

You should tread lightly when trying to convict candidates on the premise of “guilt by association.”

One doesn’t have to look too deep to find associates of any political candidate who are shady and most of them can be associated with some who have been convicted of crimes.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, Why don’t I believe you? I don’t remember EVER hearing or seeing any article about Obama Hussein going to New Orleans. He’s been to the other 56 states so maybe you were in one of those instead of Louisiana.

By Toni

June 5, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

It is true and can’t be denied that there are MANY racist people in America. People who would switch parties to vote for McCain instead of backing Sen. Obama are some of those. Sen. Obama didn’t win because our country has come so far in race relations and overcome racism. He won because of the mess Bush has made of our country and NO ONE can afford to have another 4-8 years of this. Very few people I know of voted for Sen. Obama because he is Black. “Change” is the key word. He has run a CLEAN campaign which is not a word that usually goes side by side with Politics. He has taken the high road even when attacked from references about assassination, his name, his former pastor (guilty by assocition), his wife, and his unwillingness to just choose one group of people to represent. He represents all people, because we are ALL affected by the war in Iraq, the massive foreclosure rates (even if in trickle down), high gas prices, & massive job losses. It’s been a domino effect. If you haven’t had a loved one killed in Iraq or spent countless YEARS (it’s been 5 believe it or not, the time goes fast) that our brave men and women have been fighting over there, if your home hasn’t been foreclosed on or you’ve seen your neighbors belongings placed out on the street, or you’ve lost your job, then God Bless You…but, you are paying higher prices for food, and astronomical prices at the gas pump. Those who have children (especially those in high school) as my oldest graduates next year, have to be concerned about the war and a potential draft, unknown job security, the high cost of college (unless your independently wealthy), and if your mortgage rate will adjust to where you almost can’t afford it. Sen. Obama is a candidate for issues and he doesn’t have blinders on. Bush III (McCain) is about war and thinks those Americans (which is ALL of us) should suck it up and suffer for the sake of a greater cause in Iraq. I have to be more concerned about the immediate in not losing my home, my job, being able to feed my family, afford college for my children, etc. McCain makes those who are looking at the issues they have to deal with everyday as being unpatriotic and unwilling to suffer for the cause. WE ARE SUFFERING. We don’t have a rich wife and don’t have the luxury of not having to be concerned about money. We work for every dime and have to portion it out to try to cover the ever increasing costs of well, everything but our paycheck isn’t increasing at all! As far as Hillary, nothing would make me vote for McCain. If she becomes the V.P., so be it. This nightmare of our economy has to rebound and soon and color doesn’t play a part in that. If the nominee was plaid, that would be ok too if the candidate could help American families get back on track and not lose MORE of what they’ve worked so hard for which is simply to give their children a better life instead of going backwards!

By Crafty

June 5, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, I really hope your degree is in fine arts. Because your writing is atrocious.

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

By the Truth

You do not believe me because your biased.

You are calling Barrack Hussein Obama by his middle name to try to stir some of the muslim resentmet

It is THE TRUTH. I was in TEXAS on the Saturday and I spoke with Senator Obama. He was not running for President he was doing the right thing like I was.

There are not 56 STATES by the TRUTH!

I am a jamaican / now now american and for you to say 56 states makes me very sad. My cousin died Veteran day (november 11 2003) in Iraq.

* Know your country you claim to support.*

i can send you a link to my friend and I commenting on what we saw.

By Toni

June 5, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

…As far as Hillary being the V.P., yes, Obama should watch his back because she probably would try to undermine him. He doesn’t want her as V.P. and the only way she’d take it is if she thinks it will help her become President in 2012, BUT that’s too far off for me to be concerned about. I have to feed my family, pay my adjustable rate mortgage, put $4.00/gallon gas in my car, and try to keep a job. I don’t give a flip about Hillary at this point. I would NEVER vote for Bush III (McCain) whose war loving self will continue the war Bush started that got our economy in this mess. I do think that a good choice would be Sen. Edwards for V.P., but it’s Obama’s decision and I believe he’ll make a good choice. Somehow Hillary has been allowed to throw tantrums and control the Democratic party hostage to a certain degree. I just don’t get it! In the beginning, I gave her the benefit of the doubt and didn’t jump on the Obama bandwagon. I wanted to hear what she had to say and actually was a bit in defense of her due to Bill being the former President (I voted for him), but she opened her mouth and became her own worst enemy. Not conceding and still delaying makes her look bad and it makes those who think a woman should never be President have reason to debate the issue in Hillary’s poor choices. Although she makes the final call, she also didn’t have the best advisors and she underestimated that Obama could beat her by simply being honest. She thought being a former first lady, Bill being a former President, her 8 years in the Senate to Obama’s 4 would give her leverage. It could have, but she lowered herself and I’m very fair and think she’s an intelligent woman who made a lot of mistakes and allowed Bill to run her campaign in the ground.

By mike chang

June 5, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

Carter lost the 1980 election because of Ted Kennedy’s pettiness?

HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

By Jeff

June 5, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I was out last weekend and a small group of people were registering people to vote. I went up to register. Noticed they were all wearing Obama stickers. I told them it was hard to walk up and register from them, not being an Obama supported. One of them asked what she could do to get to me change my mind. I asked her to give me one policy he would implement as part of his “change we can believe in”. She said, he isn’t Bush. I agreed, however he isn’t running and this isn’t a policy. Her next statement: He would make us more favorable in the eyes of the world. I don’t care about the rest of the world. What is he going to do for us here, in America. I’m still waiting to here from someone who supports Obama what he would do that will bring positive change to this country. BTW, more entitlement programs don’t count, and neither does Socialized Medicine.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

We havn’t heard much from Obamas’ staunch Chicago supporter Dorothy (where my reparations)Tillman lately.I’m afraid when Barry gets elected,these reparation leeches are going to start crawling like a kicked ant hill.Barry has to end the war on Islamic terror, otherwise there is no money for handouts to “his people” and “the motherland”. Oh, it’s coming folks. Wright Reverend? Sorry,right Reverend?

By Tired

June 5, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Paul and Obama?Your Mama!

Your accusations of Sen. Obama being an empty suit and inexperience are false. Unless the president is an incumbent, then he/she does not have the experience of being a president.

Also, Sen. Obama spent 6 year as a Senator in the Illinois State and selected to the U.S. Senate in 2005. Log on to www.thomas.loc.gov website, you can see the bills that have been sponsored by each candidate. You will see that Sen. Obama have Sponsored over 100 bills and Cosponsored more bills in 2007 alone that benefits the whole country. McCain and Clinton mostly cosponsored bills and a great many of their bills benefitted their individual state. Ex. naming a library, a street, proclaiming somebody day.

Do you want a president that is looking out for the whole country or one that is pandering to his/her friends and contributors? The call is yours.

You also says that McCain does not toe the party line, well he has been in the Senate for many years and that was true long time ago. But, look at his voting record for the last few years. He voted along party lines. Also, now you do not know where he stands because he changes his stand according to his audience.

Like I say, the call is yours. You can do some research or continue to make false accusations. The call is yours.

By Dumbamericans

June 5, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

you dumb silly americans are at it again. don’t you know that your constitution has been suspended?

You live in a communist/fascist country and are not even aware of it because you have been dumbed down to the point that very few of you can think.

Don’t waste your time going to foreign countries preaching democracy.

Two parties does not equal a democracy. Homeland security and the unpatriotic act are not part of a democratic country.

You are nothing but communists in denial.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Much of the animosity, hatered, name calling, and uglyness comes from republicans blogging as Democrates, voting for Hillary in Primaries, and now writting devisive newspaper editorials that repeat all of the above…. I know, because I am one…but this Republican WILL be voting for Obama in November, while the other infiltrators like old woodenhead fully intend to vote for McInsane (my friends, bomb Iran, bomb Iran, bomb Iran, thank you my friends, nap time). Why Obama: He is the best hope for rebalancing the income distribution (in the statistical sense, not the government hand out sense), stoping all the senseless foreign military entanglements, reducing the obscene amount of tax money going to fund the military-industrial complex, and putting an energy policy in place that has a chance of success….McInsane will only bomb Iran…..

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, Really? There aren’t 57 states? According to Barack Hussein there are. By the way, how am I starting muslim resentment? IT’S HIS NAME YOU MORON!

By the way, I am not biased. Just smart enough to know that Barack Hussein is just another pandering idiot who hates white people.

By ATL

June 5, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, Man, you seriously need to pay attention to what your savior Obama is all about. He did say that there were 57 states.

Why were you in Texas when the hurricane hit New Orleans? What were you doing?

By Obama?Your-Mama!

June 5, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Higher taxes and a weaker national security are just a few of things I will not be voting for in November.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Tired,the guy hasn’t completed one full term of his national office. I really just can’t wait to see him tap-dancing,stuttering and stammering,shuckin and jivin’when he’s Finally asked point blank what his positions are. Mabe he’ll say something besides “failed Bush policies,change” but I really doubt it. But hey, he’s young and black and Oprah likes him, and isn’t that enough?

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

@ ATL 10:42am

You should really see for yourself what your savior John McCain is all about.

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/325.html

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

@ ATL 10:42am

You should really see for yourself what your savior John McCain is all about.

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/325.html

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

@ ATL 10:42am

You should really see for yourself what your savior John McCain is all about.

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/325.html

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

To all who don’t know what Obama’s positions on the issues are, please read the following:

Blueprint for Change: Obama’s Plan for America

If you disagree with it, don’t vote for Obama - that’s what the voting process if for - but do not be so dishonest as to claim Obama hasn’t taken position on the issues.

By Redneck

June 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

kemmett from philly, what do you mean by “Fox won’t let you see?” Last time I checked my TV listings there were 5 left wing news outlets listed against one fair and balanced cable news network.

You know you really should just read here and not post!!!

By Obama Supporter

June 5, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Correction the website is http://thomas.loc.gov, which is the Library of Congress website.

Jeff, I advise you to go to the website and you will see the legislation that Sen. Obama has sponsored. To list a few: S115 - to suspend royalty relief and tax incentives for oil and gas industry in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. S674 - accountability of personnel performing private security for the government. S-713 - Ensure dignity in car for the Armed Forces recovering from injuries. S767 & S768 - fuel economy standards, S692, S823, S976, S1067 & S1068 all deals with Health Impact.S906 - prohibit the sale, distribuion, transfer and export of elemental mercury (stop nuclear weapons), S1181 - amend SEC Act of 1934 to provide shareholders on executive compensation. S1222 - stop mortgage transaction that promote fraud. There are several pieces of legislation on education, energy, health, military soldier care, policy on Iraq. Did you know that he also sponsored legilation to stop Pres. Bush from starting a war in Iran. Bush said the authorization to go to war with Iraq also gave him the authority to go into Iran. You might not like Iran, but so far Iran has done nothing to the U.S.

I hope the above is enough of Sen. Obama policies and where he stands.

By West Cobb Dad

June 5, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

I don’t care if you are white, black, red, or green, or male or female. If I think you can do the job, then you will get my vote. The issues I have with Obama are few, but major. One is his too far out in left field ideology and his curious relationships with radicals that he refuses to talk about. The main item is his LACK of experience. He hasn’t even been in the senate for 2 years! He is going to pick McCain apart with his voting record, something that Obama doesn’t have. I just can’t vote for a guy that the only thing I know about is he is calling for change (don’t know what to change to) and can give a quite pre-pared speech.

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

@ Redneck 10:57am

That was merely a statement that I made to get people to look at the link I posted. Fox News claims to be fair and balanced but its anything but that, to take it a step further all the major news outlets show you what they want you to see and hear. CNN is a little better than Fox but not by much, I choose alternative methods of getting information and even then I have to look at it in depth to try and find the “truth”.

http://mindprod.com/politics/iraqwarpix.html#IRAQWARPIX

^^^ The horrors of Iraq

http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/325.html

^^^ The real Johm McCain

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

West Cobb Dad,

Read. It’s good for you. See my post @ 10:54. Quit barking the same meaningless talking points - i.e. “I just can’t vote for a guy that the only thing I know about is he is calling for change (don’t know what to change to) and can give a quite pre-pared speech”

If you want to know what Obama means by change - click on the link provided at 10:54. Take a few minutes and read through the 65+ page booklet of what Obama means by change.

Don’t agree with him? Fine - don’t vote for him.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Kemmet from Philly, CNN is fair? Really, because they hired Paul Begalla and James Carville while they were working on John F. Kerrys campaign. Explain how that is fair? ABC has a Clinton staffer on the payroll. George Stephanopolis. NBC has a Carter staffer on their payroll in Chris Matthews. You want to talk about bias just look at ALL the liberal news networks. I think it’s retarded that you point out ONE news network over a sea of liberal networks. The only reason you want Obama Hussien to win is so you can further your muslim agenda on America. You’ve admitted, in past blogs, of your bias towards Christians.

By dw

June 5, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

The platform of BHO is “change”. Other than pulling out of Iraq, what are the specific changes he/democrats want to put in place? Lots of talk about “change” but no specifics. Sounds like trying to hide the agenda until after it is too late or has no clue. “Baffle them with b.s.”. Do not vote for or against BHO because of his race, religion, youth, … Make him give specifics and then choose. BHO stop with the Al Gore “we have to do something about that” and give details. BHO, if you win, are you going to swear into office on nothing, the Bible, the Koran, or something else???

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

My savior is not Obama it is Christ.

Calling me a MORON does not change my IQ but it shows yours.

I was in Texas because that is where 22,000 people where evacuated after Katrina.

How can Barack hate white people when he is half white?

You start spewing hate and calling names because you have no facts and only hate in your heart.

I just got back from Italy and Monoco and you should be concerned with how the world views America and the dismal American dollar.

By j

June 5, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Jay,

Regarding Rezno…I think the poster was suggesting that if this had involved McCain, it would have been on the front page of the AJC…not page 7. It gives the appearance of the AJC burying bad news regarding BHO.

regards,

By Chewy

June 5, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, I could care less about what the rest of the world thinks of us. America gained its freedom from England to get away from European garbage. Italy and Monocco will be muslim states in the next few years so you can shove that right up your corn hole.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Grad Student, Your true colors are showing. You sound more Anti-American with every post. What is Obama Hussein going to do to make the dollar rise? How is he going to “improve” our reputation? Pulling out of Iraq will not solve anything. It will only create chaos in the region. If that is the “change” he proposes then I’d rather not want change.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

One change sure to be high on the next presidents agenda is energy….America is the most vulnerable country in the world to peak oil…it will led directly to the death of the dollar in forex….Oil, natural gas, and electricity are all approaching the crisis stage…Look at the Texas electricity scandals….Never, ever let the lying thieving clowns in the Georgia State Leg deregulate electricity….It will be worse than natural gas deregulation….It all comes back to income distribution…The top 1% stealing 40% of the income means most of that money is going not for the necessities of daily living, or even for luxuaries, but for speculation….We desperately need a normal distribution of income, something Europe comes far closer to than America….If that means more Social Security spending, then so be it….All incomes over $500,000 should be taxed at the 90% rate, while income under 100K should pay no Federal, Medicare, or Social Security tax….Lift the limit on Social Security tax too. And stop with the military intervention…

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Dear The Truth: To make the dollar rise, stop giving ten billion tax dollars plus to the foreign country of Israel each and every year.

By Redneck

June 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Kemmet from Philly,

Even Hillary Clintons spokeman, Lanny Davis, admitted that Fox is the only network that was fair and balanced in their reporting on Hillary. Reading between the lines I came to the conclusion that the left wing media liked Barak Hussien Obama better than Hillary because he is closer to being what they want, a communist, than Hillary!!!

I don’t understand why you have to look at things in depth to find the truth. I can recognize BS in a heartbeat.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Sigh…..

dw,

Can you people not read? See my 10:54 post. There’s a link that will tell you what Obama means by change -

You need to reboot.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

George Washington, So, you’re antisemitic? Israel is the ONLY democracy in the middle east. How about we quit borrowing money from other countries? How about we drill our own oil? We need lower taxes to bring back jobs. That’s what we need to do.

By Kemmet from Philly

June 5, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

@ The Truth 11:32 am

What are you talking about?? Did you even read my post?? None of the aforementioned news networks are fair and balanced; it’s just that Fox News is by far worse than the others. You say I want Obama to win so that I can further my Muslim agenda on America??? That’s nothing more than typical Republican Fear Monger talk. I am Muslim yes (as are most blacks from Philadelphia), but you probably know more about the Koran than I do. To say I’m religious would be a stretch; I haven’t been to a Mosque or attended Juma in years. I want Obama to win because he has given me the right answer on my main personal issue— Iraq. And he says that he will end the war immediately, that’s all I care about, an end to an unjust and illegal war. Yes the economy is in shambles, yes our constitutional rights are being eroded left and right, but I am not one to wait for handouts or to complain to Uncle Sam, because regardless of whatever shape the economy is in, I’ll make mine and do what I have to do. I just want our troop’s home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Kemmet from Philly, How is Fox worse? Give me an example? Republican fear mongering? Really, because I’ve read some of your comments in the past. Why do you care about Iraq so much? I bet it’s because you hate Bush? You could really care less about the war.

As for the economy. It’s in shambles? That’s news to me because unemployment is at 5%. That is pretty low. Are you an economist? Please tell me how the economy works because you sound so intelligent. Especially when you hit he post button FOUR times.

By Jan

June 5, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

First, let’s drop SENATOR from Barry’s title. He hasn’t spent enough time in the senate to find his seat, apparently, and certainly knows nothing about the intricate working of the government. Second, Barry wanted to be classified as white until he found a black classification might do him more good, so suddenly became a “po black man in America”, which is garbage. He is an elitist, non-American in terms of patriotism, and regardless of book intellect, is a moron. He stated, in 2004, he would never vote for someone WITHOUT political experience, when asked about a future White house bid, and said if he retained his senate seat (so far unused), he would consider running in 12 years. You can’t believe anything he says, it is politics as usual. He has no experience and his beliefs are dangerous and probably should be scrutinized thoroughly for possible criminal and anti-American content. Only fools would vote for this maniac.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Fox ain’t fair, and Fox ain’t ballance. Katie Curic at CBS gushed support for Hillary each and every night on the evening news, blatantly I might add. I record all three major network evening news programs, and I have noted an almost item item dublication between CBS and NBC…even as to the order of the items. ABC at least reorders the stories, and covers one or two different topics each night. I think this is occurring because news editors and reporters are increasingly getting their stories from the internet…it use to be newspapers got major stories, and a few interest stories from upi and ap, but lately it all seems to be coming from the internet…and the content is lacking…Taken to the limit (a calculus term) we will one day soon have one guy out in the field obtaining stories, and 20,000 in newrooms across america spinning those stories in a hundred different directions….My advice to the ajc is disconnect the internet feeds to people’s desks, and kick them out to the field to gather stories first hand. or not, just go along to git along until it all folds…

By hotlanta

June 5, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Go Obama Go. Keep doing it, doing it and doing it well my brotha. You played the campaign well. Hiliary is proving Rev. right. She does act if that President spot is HERS. She went shopping in 80 countries she didn’t do any policies at all. Somebody tell me why each time that Hagee preaches he has all of those big color posters from Kinkos just talking about Isreal throughout his sermons. Isn’t that anti-American. If he was in Israel preaching about American 24/7 his butt would be outta there.

By JE

June 5, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Amen Chewy! I think it’s laughable when people talk about how badly we Americans are hated yet more and more each day I see folks that don’t look, sound or smell as good as I do, trying their damndest to get and be able to stay here, here in this country no one likes. LOL. Those that come here must like something about us, they sure as hell are coming here in droves to suck up our lifestyles. Italy and Monocco? Italy has a new Facist government every ten years and Monocco’s people are working as household servants all over the world for squat. can we say B I T T E R. Who cares what these bordering on Third World countries thinks about us, they can’t carry our jock straps here. They’d love to be us, don’t fool yourself for a moment. Obama will fail miserably in Town Hall meetings with McCain. He won’t be hand-fed easy questions from some piece of fluff news reporter from NBC, he’ll be grilled and he better be ready. The gloves are off and the dems can’t cry foul when the heat gets turned up in the kitchen. I can’t wait for the mask of the Emperor to come off and we see the real guy. There won’t be a gentlemans agreement ‘not to go there’; everything will be on the table, everything will be fair game. If Obama is who you all claim he is, he should be okay. If he is a talking suit which I think he is, the people attending the town hall meetings and asking questions will see through him like a pane of clear glass. As for HER, she is as bad as an old tattoo you got when you were young and drunk and it’s stretched out and faded and you’re hoping like hell it won’t be there tomorrow but it just won’t go away and each day you wake up and you have to deal with the unsightly, ugly mess.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

Yo The Truth: So if I don’t pay off Israel with 10 billion tax dollars per year, I am anti semitic? Let us examine this hypothesis of yours: We don’t giver Ireland even 1 dollar per year, so we must all be anti-irish, and anti-catholic. We don’t give Japan even 1 dollar per year, so we must be anti-japanese, and anti-shintoism. We Americans do not owe Israel anything, it is just the opposite: We have armed them to the teeth with american weapons, for free, and given them a financial subsidy of ~ $1,000 each for each man, woman, and child in Israel, regardless of religion, and we do this each and every year. By my extimate, Israel must be the most beloved country on the face of the earth by Americans. So how dare you call me, an American taxpayer, antisemitic for questioning the on going expenditure of billions of my tax dollars….

By RIW

June 5, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

This is comical and sad at the same time.

All the back and forth with so little fact checking thrown in for good measure. We are all in this mess. Debates concerning racism, sexism, and any other ‘ism’ is mute when the Titanic is sinking and we all have a ticket.

I love my country and want the best man for the job, period. Though I am leaning one way, I will continue to monitor the platforms and postions to make a final choice. I will wait to see who surrounds themselves with whom in regards to cabinet and advisors. The president is, for all intensive purposes, the CEO of the nation. The nuts and bolts of day to day activity is done by the administration and staff.

I want an intelligent leader with a clear vision and bi-partisan appeal so that we can cut through the BS and fix the holes. That is truly american.

May the best man win.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Rusty @ 10:28

Dorothy Tillman is a Chicago alderman, what does that have to do with Obama? I was never in the Chicago City Council, and doesn’t even live in Tillman’s ward. Some of YOU PEOPLE are so stupid. Just be upfront and say you’re not voting for Obama because he’s black. Believe me, blacks will at least respect you for it. We know that racism still exists. But looking for such a trivial reason such as this not to vote for him is cowardly. Are you a coward rusty?

By Ron Jeremy

June 5, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Horse head? Is Hillary in to beastiality now? I guess Bill really messed her up after Monica.

By WAKE UP

June 5, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

You racist, backwoods, redneck converts are so stupid. The Republicans have you screwed up in the head. Every 4 years they come to your trailer and scare you into voting for them. They get you to vote against your own self-interests every time and you fall for it. You say you don’t want higher taxes, well Bush’s taxes cut never pertained to you unless you make over $200K. And none of you trailer park living people make that much. You actually pay more since those tax cuts were implemented.

Do you vote Republican because of patriotism. Well idiots, how is that working out. You vote for a candidate because they wear a flag pin. Bush and Cheney wear those and that doesn’t exactly make them patriotic, ya think?

What have the Republicans done for all you Evangelicals? Absolutely nothing. If I’m wrong name one policy Bush as implemented that has been positive for the religious wing of your party.

You can go ahead and vote against someone for the simple fact that he is black, but the white men that have been running this country haven’t exactly been kind to you. And have you forgotten that “Barry’s” mother is white? You guys are complete buffoons.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

Hey Chicago, funny how you knew EXACTLY who I was talking about.I’m also guessing you know EXACTLY what her relationship with Barry Obama is.It’s all gonna come out Chicago.Barry is not the great tran-racial unifier that he claims.And no Chicago, I’m not a coward and Obamas buddy Dorothy Tillman isn’t getting any of my money. Dorothy Tillman folks,read all about it.

By REality

June 5, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

You all wanna know what I absolutely love??

Seeing all of you who just cannot stand the fact that what is happening is IN FACT happening!

You try and use every excuse and talking point to cope with your fear and resentment. Just breathe slooowly and take it all in (te-hee)

I LOVE IT.

By Tired

June 5, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Rusty,

Have you ever thought that because of Pres. Bush and his policies, the poor U.S. economy, and the Iraq War, along with the perception of the U.S. by other world leaders, that he could not afford to wait? I guess you would have rather he waited until the U.S. goes completely in the toilet before he run for president. Sen. McCain purpose that nothing be done about the housing industry, just wait, it will straighten itself out. While we are waiting, people are losing their homes all over the country by the hundreds a day.

I will ignore your reference to shucking and jiving, because I know it was to denote him as being black. Again go to http://thomas.loc.gov and you can see the legislation that he has put forward since he has been in the Senate. There are leaders that have been in Congress and the Senate for years and they do not propose any legislation. Therefore, time in office does not equate to their abilities and effectiveness.

Pres. Bush was a two term governor and is on his second term as the president, he has a disapproval rating of 82%. You might consider him qualified, but he has been the most ineffective president in U.S. history.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago , What you just said will turn people away from Obama. Playing the race card is stupid but then again, Chicago is probably the most crooked cities in the US. I’m not voting for Obama Hussein simply because I’m not a socialist. I also don’t want my tax money being wasted on lazy people who simply will not work. One last thing, I don’t want to get nuked.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Reality, I’m sorry, exactly what is happening besides Obama being exposed for the fraud that he is.Is that the part that you love? Do you really believe that middle road America is going to elect this radical. His “audacity of hope” ended with his “spiritual mentor” the good Rev. Bullfrog. All of his other Chicago playmates are just icing on the cake. It’s over Yall.

By Kat

June 5, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Finally the Democrats have nominee, congratulations Senator Obama. You ran a brilliant campaign against the powerful insider and won! It’s really amazing when you think about it. PS: Please dont choose Hillary as your VP, you would have to hire a food tester if you did.

By GOPs got to go

June 5, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Toni and RIW seem to be the only sensible posters, besides Jay, at this sight. This is really an embarrassment to Americans to have some of these idiotic views expressed so ineloquently.

As to the News programs, PBS is the only news show that get’s it right in my book. Nice and boring without spin. The other “fair and balanced” jokes are just that. We are so saturated on the media with garbage no one can even discern what needs to go out to the dumpster. Way too much “I am right because I can out shout you” mentality.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Tired, I’m not about to feel sorry for someone who bought an over priced house and is now losing it. People need to be responsible with their money instead of throwing it around. Just who is going to pay for these houses? WE THE TAX PAYERS! That’s who. Get a life.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

GOPs got to go. PBS? The same station who interviewed the REVVVVV Wright and blamed whitey? PBS is the biggest of all liberal channels. The ONLY news source that gets it right is DRUGEREPORT! THE most visited site in the world.

By GOPs got to go

June 5, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

The Truth is your a flaming racist.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Tired,have you ever thought that because of Pres. Bushs’ policies we havn’t been attacked on U.S.soil since 9/11? Probably not.Did Pres. Bush force people at gunpoint to sign mortages with adjustable rates?Sorry, he didn’t. It’s so typical of the left to blame someone else for irresponsibility and lack of planning. How will The Obamamessiah fix the mortage problem? Borrow the money from Tony Rezco to pay off the loans? And before you make the assumption that time served in congress doesn’t equate to one’s effectiveness,research RFK’s earliest days in the senate and his frustration due to the fact that he was treated as a freshman Senator (getting up and walking out of committee hearings)because he was just that, a freshman Senator.Service and experience means everything in DC and Barry is about to find that out the embarrassingly hard way.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

GOPs got to go, Exactly why people get sick of liberals. Always name calling when you can’t debate. By the way, I’m black.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Uh, The Truth, your boy the Chimp in Chief Bush is more likely to get you nuked than Mr. Obama…The chimp is putting military bases on Ivan’s doorstep..last time we tried that little trick was when we put nuclear missles in Turkey…a few years later Ivan put his nuclear missles in Cuba, and we had the Cuban Missle Crisis…Russia is credited with backing down, but the real deal required us to remove our missles from Turkey within the year, which we did. Puting an antimissle system in Eastern Europe will result in a similar crisis in this hemisphere, and the outcome may not be good this time around….

By Copyleft

June 5, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Rusty: While you’re at it, research Lincoln’s “qualifications” for the presidency.

A good idea is worth more than decades of wheeling and dealing in the muck.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

George Washington, Your argument is retarded. One, we HAVE not been attacked since W got in office. Gee, I wonder how that happened? Two, he has but just a few months left so I guess that is all the time left that we have to get nuked, huh?

By Copyleft

June 5, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

P.S. The Socialist Party candidate is Brian Moore of Florida.

Calling Obama, or any of the Democratic Party candidates, “socialist” simply reveals your profound ignorance. And dishonesty, of course… but then, that’s why you’re TheLies!

By Jay Bookman

June 5, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

So Truth, this week you’re black?

Quite interesting. Because a couple of weeks ago, you posted the following from the same IP address you’re using today:

“Jay, What you just wrote about us “white people” is exactly why you will hopefully be out of a job soon. You are one sided and arrogant. Pathetic and sad? Really? Because for years, we “white people” have put up with being called racist for not giving in to pandering. I find you sad and pathetic.”

You were white back then. Today you’re black. So … you’ve been spending a lot of time at a tanning salon?

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Copyleft, Lincoln was a common man. This country lacks great leaders on both sides. Years ago a common person could run for the White House. I’m all for third parties because this 2 party system is ridiculous. We could use a Lincoln right about now.

By Copyleft

June 5, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

we HAVE not been attacked since W got in office.

Gee, I guess TheLies musta been asleep on September 11, 2001, huh?

Oh, you make too easy, TheLies! We’re gonna absolutely TRAMPLE the moronic right-wingers this November. (snicker)

By Wdr

June 5, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

West Cobb Dad,

If you would go back and read the last comments made by “tired”, it should answer some of your questions. As for the two candidates competing to become president of the US, I have to ask, “What do you know about McCain”. You really don’t have to answer that question; I think that I know the answer. Nothing other than what you’ve heard on TV; the same can be said regarding Obama. Do the American people a favor; Do your own research. It’s amazing how much a person can learn, only if they read for themselves (“Tired” has two postings with some very valuable research information. Finally, you say “I don’t care if you are white, black, red, or green, or male or female. If I think you can do the job, then you will get my vote.” For some reason, I don’t believe you. It sound to me that you are only making excuses as to why you won’t support Senator Obama. Why? Probably because, “that’s the way it has always been.” I think you get my drift.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Copyleft, it’s called payin your dues.Welcome to America. Btw what was Lincolns position on Iran? The looming threat of Islamic facism? Suicide bombings? Negotiating with our sworn enemies? Huh? Where was ol’ Abe at on those issues 150 years ago? Nice try.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Jay Bookman, Glad to see that you’re keeping a record of my entries. I was trying to throw off GOPs got to go for calling me a racist for not agreeing with him/her. I get tired of people calling other people racist when they disagree with them.

And, no I stay out the the tanning beds.

By George Washington

June 5, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Boy The Truth, your are wrong a lot: We were attacked on 9/11/2001, and the Chimp Bush had been in office almost 9 months, time enough to grow a baby from two cells…We are attacked almost everyday in our illegal, immoral, and stupid occupation of an innocent country (they did not attack us, we attaced them, on trumped up charges of the neocons wolfoweasel, filthy feighie, pukie pearlie, and liar libbie - some of your pals?). Try to pay more attention in class now….little fellow…

By Jay Bookman

June 5, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Don’t flatter yourself, Truth. The computer archives all comments, not just yours.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Copyleft, Good call. Forgot to say SINCE 911. I hope you guys do win because it’ll be another Jimmy Carter scenario. Just be careful not to boast too much my friend. What goes around comes around.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

The Truth

If the Drudge Report is such an awesome media and get it right, then why have they been heaping so much praise on Obama? And in regards to your earlier comment Chicago is a crooked city, but Rusty’s comment about Dorothy Tillman is completely false. If I recall she isn’t even an alderman, and has been talking about reparations for the last 15 years.

As for your fear of being nuked, I don’t think any of W’s foreign policies is keeping that from happening. Yeah he brought the fight to the Taliban in Afghanistan, but totally dropped the ball by going into Iraq. Which by all means has made us less safe by being used as REAL propaganda to recruit more terrorists. You don’t want your tax dollars to be used to go to “lazy people that don’t want to work”, but Halliburton and KBR aren’t working too hard and they’re getting your money too.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Chicago,What did I say about Dorothy Tillman that wasn’t true? Please quote me.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, Drudgereport reports news and not a biased opinion. That was my point. He doesn’t go out of his way to hire right wingers or left wingers. Get it? I’m still not convinced Iraq was the wrong way to go because even HILLARY, BILL, John F. Kerry, John Edwards, Ted Kennedy, Joe Biden etc ALL said it was the right thing to do. You can’t play arm chair quarterback when you lead a country. Obama will have his hands full and can not blame W every time he screws up. Halliburton? Wow, that really compares to all the welfare babies out there doesn’t it?

Jay Bookman, sure.

By Tired

June 5, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Jan, Rusty and By the Truth,

First of all a great many people are not losing their home because they bought overpriced houses on adjustable mortgages. Most of losing their homes because of the down turn in the economy, which are making companies lay-off, or cut many jobs. When you have no money, then you can not pay a mortgage whether it is overpriced or not. People are losing their jobs because of the tax incentives and NAFTA which is benefitting other countries and not the U.S. NAFTA enabled many companies and factories to closed their doors and moved their operations. Those companies are still receiving large tax breaks eventhough they are not located in the U.S. and the majority of their workforce is not American. Now, Pres. Bush is pushing for a trade agreement in Columbia.

Also, for those who have investments or 401Ks, go review and see how much money you have lost in the last 7 years.

I know that I am wasting my time trying to educate you three, since you refuse to research the subjects but would rather take the Republican way out and repeat false accusations.

One of Sen. Obama’s policy is to increase the education standards in the U.S. I know it is too late for some, who refuse to learn, but think about the future generation. We do not want them to be ignorant and speak without knowing the facts also.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, How do you know that more terrorists have been recruited by our presence in Iraq? Have you been there? Is there some terrorist recruiting station in Iraq? If Halliburton is the best you can come up with then you need to reload because that argument didn’t work in 04 and it’s not working now. Do you believe 911 was an inside job?

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

The Truth

Welfare was ended under Clinton (Welfare to work), so there aren’t too many ‘welfare babies’ out there anyway. And if there are can you really blame the ‘babies’? Not sure about that comment, won’t call you racist though since when welfare was existing there were more whites on it than blacks. You being black and all would know that.

Regarding Iraq, I don’t see how you can say with the way things have gone that you still may think it was the right thing to do. “Being greeted as liberators.” “The war will pay for itself with the oil revenue.” You don’t have to be an armchair QB to see this has been a complete disaster. Every time a General says something that W doesn’t agree with he replaces them. We’ve been there going on 6 yrs, with no progress whatsoever. And none in sight. Trillions of YOUR tax dollars will have been spent by the time its over, and every domestic policy has been scrapped because of it. Just my POV.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Tired, You’re correct about not all people buying overpriced houses. Yes, people did get laid off but then again, a lot of people borrowed money they could not pay back in the first place. People should save money instead of spending it like a drunkin sailor. I’ve actually made MORE money in my 401k from diversified stocks. It doesn’t hurt that I also put my money in money market accounts.

How is Obama going to pay for more education? TAX MONEY. Which means higher taxes and less jobs. By the way, it’s funny that public schools in this country are in the toilet. European kids are learning at a higher rate so I don’t see how more money is going to help. It comes down to the individual and not government. Parents also play a huge role.

By dw

June 5, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

by bosch,

I looked at your link. The document doesn’t say much about specifics. It is still a lot of generalizations. What areas are the priorities? Who is going to pay?

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, Clinton ended welfare? Wow, then all those people I’ve seen standing in line for food stamps must be a figment of my imagination. By the way, the GOP forced Clinton with lowering welfare. Clinton wanted it bigger. History will be the judge of Iraq. My point is that democrats and republicans voted to send the troops to war. I get sick of hearing about Bush lying when ALL the intelligence from the CIA and the UK suggested it was the right thing to do. My beef with Obama is that he wants to INCREASE government. I am NOT a McCain supporter and wish there were more third parties.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Tired, c’mon now, unenploymeny is under 5%.The reason that most of these people are being forclosed on is because they didn’t read the fine print and signed (that means agreed to pay)ARM’s. No ones fault but theirs.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

dw,

There are plenty of specifics in the document.

All of them are priorities or they wouldn’t be listed. Whose going to pay? The same way everything else gets paid - federal budget.

The Truth,

I’m at a point now where I think the government should step in and be expanded - we’ve left governing up to corporate intersts for so long, the middle class and poor are being thrown out with the bath water. It’s time for lobbyists, special interest groups, and corporations to stop making the laws in this country, and let the government help all the people - not just them.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

The Truth

Food Stamps and Welfare are two different things. College students can get food stamps. Welfare was a monthly check that people got to do nothing. Obama can’t increase government anymore than Bush already has. Homeland Security was the largest expansion of government in U.S. history. Republicans AND Democrats did send the troops to war, and the democrats should grow a spine and bring them home. Again my opinion. A committee in the Senate just released a memo today saying that the intelligence the Bush administration had submitted to Congress was faulty ‘at best’. The Dems still should’ve looked more closely, but the President is the Commander-in-Chief and the buck stops with him. First he says it’s too bad in Iraq so we can’t leave, then he says things are getting better so we can’t leave. Sounds like endless war to me. Especially when in 6 years he hasn’t detailed what exactly does victory mean. I blame the Dems for not putting his feet to the fire enough, the media as well. We do need a 3rd party, but in the meantime I’d rather have more government than more wars. Which is what McCain would do. Picture someone coming up and knocking you out. Instead of waking up and fighting him, you go and beat the brains out of someone else walking down the street minding their own business. Thats what Bush did with Iraq.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Bosch, I’ve been to the DMV too many times to know that government takes too much time to work. I’m sorry you are at a point where you want government to solve your problems. I’m not so I’d rather the government stay out of my life. Remember Katrina? That kind of government help? Good luck with that.

By Ian

June 5, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Obama on the issues:

1.Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Jul 1998)

2.Have a civil rights division enforce laws fairly and justly. (Jan 2008)

3.Battles legislatively against the death penalty. (Jul 2004)

4.No extra penalty for gang association. (Oct 2007)

5.Meet with enemy leaders; it’s a disgrace that we have not. (Jul 2007)

6.FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)

7.Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)

8.Address minority health needs by more coverage & targeting. (Mar 2007)

9.Immigration raids are ineffective. (Feb 2008)

10.Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities”. (Mar 2008)

11.Support granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2007)

12.Don’t deputize Americans to turn in illegal immigrants. (Dec 2007)

13.OK to provide government services in Spanish. (Dec 2007)

14.Health plan: not enough resources for illegal immigrants. (Jan 2008)

15.Support the DREAM Act for the children of illegal immigrants. (Jan 2008)

16.Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)

17.Provide funding for social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)

18.Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)

19.Extend welfare and Medicaid to immigrants. (Jul 1998)

20.Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)

IS THIS THE KIND OF “CHANGE” THAT YOU WANT IN THIS COUNTRY???!!!!!!

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, The difference between a college student and a welfare baby is the college student is more likely to get a job and work. The welfare baby is not. Bush increased Homeland Security for a reason. I’m all for national security because I don’t want another 911. If muslims get spied on, fine with me. Until the muslim community helps put a stop to terrorism we will need this kind of security. Also, democrats are in charge and Nancy Polosi said that the number one priority was to bring the troops home. So why haven’t they? Can’t blame W for that one. Good luck seeing a doctor when Obama implements socialized medicine. You’ll be waiting years to see a doctor.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

The Truth,

I don’t need the government to fix MY problems - the government needs to fix the COUNTRY’S problems and stop letting corporations and lobbyists make the laws.

I do think the government needs to step in to help with some things like healthcare - we’ve left it up to corporations to make enormous profits off the sick and raising the price of healthcare so that less and less can afford it. We can not rely on corporations any more to do the right thing -

Profit before country does not work anymore.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Ian,

For the most part: yes.

By Grad Student

June 5, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

by the Truth

you said Grad Student, Your true colors are showing. You sound more Anti-American with every post. What is Obama Hussein going to do to make the dollar rise? How is he going to “improve” our reputation? Pulling out of Iraq will not solve anything. It will only create chaos in the region. If that is the “change” he proposes then I’d rather not want change.

Presidents set the policy that creates the environment for economic growth.

Stopping Iraq will stop spending the billions of dollars a month that goest to our deficit. Do the math.

to chewy you said *Grad Student, I could care less about what the rest of the world thinks of us. America gained its freedom from England to get away from European garbage. Italy and Monocco will be muslim states in the next few years so you can shove that right up your corn hole. *

America was formed for fredom of religion. So for you to talk about the formation of America and then turn around and talk about muslim states shows your lack of education.

I am an American. I came to this country and make more money than the Average American because this is the best place to live and I am a hard worker.

You guys do not even know History and probably have never been outside of America to draw comparisons. You are sad sad sad.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

The Truth is I’m waiting hours to see the doctor now. Have you been to an ER waiting room lately? And I agree, the dems have been sorely lacking in ending this war. But they are better than the blank check the Republicans in Congress were giving Bush.

By Tired

June 5, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

To Tell the Truth & Rusty,

According to U.S. Dept. of Labor website, http://www.bls.gov/LAU the unemployment rate in the South is 4.6, Northeast 4.7, West 5.3 and Midwest 5.1. Now tell the unemployment rate to a mother in California with 1 teenage daughter who was laid off from a job making $88,000 a year. She found 2 part time jobs making less than $20,000 a year. She is now sleeping in her car with her two dogs, in a gated apartment parking lot provided by the government to keep her safe. Her daughter is living with friends and hating the world. Okay, you found two jobs, now tell her where she can get a house or apartment in California for less than $20,000.

I’m glad that your 401K is making money in the last 7 years. I don’t believe it because the stock market has had more drops than increases. Also, money market accounts earning percentages are 3 or less. You earn more interest in U.S. Treasury Bonds now than money markets.

I will ignore the drunken sailor remark, because it disrespect our sailors.

As for the education, it would be paid by not extending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy that McCain plans to extend. It will also be paid by canceling the tax breaks that big companies who moves their job overseas receives. It also could come from not spending billions of dollars on an unjust war. Let’s see, we could get the money from the fradulently paid contractors in Iraq.

You talk about raising taxes, but did you know that this president has raised the taxes more than any president in history. Let’s not forget his father, “Read my lips, no more taxes.” He then turns around after he is elected and raise taxes.

I do not want my taxes raised, but if it will ensure that our students are not as ignorant as some of these bloggers, then raise my taxes please.

By dw

June 5, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

by bosch,

I said who and not how. But that aside. Let’s try simple logic. If you promise to do more (i.e. spend more money) and yet promise to give tax breaks (i.e. bring in less money). How do you do that? I don’t know. Nobody (Democrats & Republicans) has ever figured that out to most average peoples satisfaction.

By hotlanta

June 5, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Truth you need to worry about corporate welfare more than anything else. It must be nice to get fired from a job and get a severance package worth millions and get full benefits. If I lost my job I will have to rip through my savings/401K and yes get FOOD STAMPS until I get another job. Some of the same people who complained about the homeless being a burden on society are homeless themselves. They felt like I got a good education, got a good job, etc, etc and nothing can happen to me. They would turn their nose up at the homeless and say get a job, work at McDonalds, etc, etc. Now they are fighting for the jobs at McDonalds. Be careful of what you say.

By hotlanta

June 5, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Truth you need to worry about corporate welfare more than anything else. It must be nice to get fired from a job and get a severance package worth millions and get full benefits. If I lost my job I will have to rip through my savings/401K and yes get FOOD STAMPS until I get another job. Some of the same people who complained about the homeless being a burden on society are homeless themselves. They felt like I got a good education, got a good job, etc, etc and nothing can happen to me. They would turn their nose up at the homeless and say get a job, work at McDonalds, etc, etc. Now they are fighting for the jobs at McDonalds. Be careful of what you say.

By circular

June 5, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Bosch, grad student, Bookman, et al: Change, change, change. I went to the webpage, read the blueprint(such as it is), very unimpressed. The change is a change back to the wimpy foreign and domestic policies of Jimmy Carter. At least Clinton, bless his heart, had the good sense to govern from the middle. This blueprint is textbook left-wing liberalism, nothing more. For all his talk of being post-partisan or reaching across the aisle, where’s the evidence? Name one policy that he has advocated or proposes that stands up to the liberal special interests? Sure, he’ll work with Repubs on issues that aren’t controversial or that don’t have a clear liberal or conservative position. But on the 98% of issues that do, he will be on the liberal bandwagon 100% of the time. McCain, on the other hand, has made a career out of standing up to his party. If the American people really want a post-partisan, from the center President, the choice is obvious: McCain.

By circular

June 5, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

….and furthermore…. For those who buy that Obama is somehow post-partisan and a uniter, not a divider: imagine a President Obama (God forbid) - now imagine one policy proposal or position that will anger the liberal special interests that dominate the Democratic Party. Still thinking? Can’t come up with one, can you? On the other hand, imagine a President McCain: can you think of any policy positions that may upset the conservative base of his party? How about climate change, comprehensive immigration, etc. Like I said, the real post-partisan is clear: McCain.

By Bosch

June 5, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

dw,

Maybe if he ends the Iraq war we’ll have roughly $1 billion a month to put into these programs.

But agreed. McCain is saying the same thing - we’ll just have to hold our breath and see!

Like I said earlier - it’s just whose PR you want to believe — because at this point in the election process, it’s all promises.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

hotlanta, Tired, Bosch, Cry me a river. I don’t want to hear your sob stories about some woman who is living in a car down by the river. The government CAN NOT provide health care without bringing the economy to a complete halt. If you want talk about high health care cost then BLAME THE LAWYERS for suing the health care industry. You can all have big government but I trust the private sector more. Sounds like you guys have wealth envy.

By the way, who is fighting for a job at McDonalds?

hotlanta, drunkin sailor is a figure of speech.

Grad Student, Debt will still be there even if we leave Iraq. Do the math. Yes, this country was created by fleeing English oppression. I don’t know history? Sure, keep telling yourself that.

By Rusty

June 5, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Tired, you lost me @ “single mother” Wheres the babydaddy? Child support? Oh yea that’s my problem.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

The Truth

You really had some valid arguments until you blamed lawyers for the high healthcare costs. You really can’t be serious. The Pharma industry (you know the private sector) always blames the reasons drugs are so high is because of research and development. The hospitals blame the overload of patients on illegals and a lack of doctors and nurses. Look what the “private sector” did to the mortgage industry. Private enterprise is cool, but you still need government oversight to watch the hen house. Something BushCo hasn’t done. Blackwater is in the private sector too. Enron. Tyco. I could go on.

By tired

June 5, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

By The Truth,

You Do Not Know The Truth. First of all, Sen. Obama is talking about making health care affordable, not the government providing health care. Most of all By The Truth, just like Jack Nicholson said, “You Can’t Handle The Truth”.

Also, just because drunken sailor is a figure of speech, it still does not mean that it is not demeaning to all sailors.

Fighting for a job at McDonalds will not pay the mortgage. Did you know that McDonalds only hire part time, so they would not have to pay any benefits?

I don’t think that you can cry a river over anything or anybody, because you are without compassion for anyone.

I am through because no matter what anybody say, it will not change your mind. You are right when you are wrong.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, I’m with you on some things but my wife works in the medical field. She’s told me too many horror stories of lawyers and illegals. She sees a lot of illegals and who’s paying? We are. Yes, government is good for some things. FDA, national security are a couple. A big reason doctors are becoming scarce is because of frivolous lawsuits. I know plenty of doctors who have had to close up their practice because of idiots bringing about a lawsuit against them. Malpractice insurance is through the roof! The private sector works at a much fast pace than government. Public schools are a joke but we could argue that all day long. By the way, I love Chicago. Just not the high taxes. Too many toll roads, city stickers, and other government taxes thanks to good ole democrats. Mayor Daley is a jerk. Sorry, but he is.

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

The Truth, so what are we to do? I understand malpractice insurance is extremely high, but what happens when the doctor amputates the wrong leg? Give the patient $20K because Bush believe juries (you know, your peers) shouldn’t award large punitive payments to people in situations such as that. My belief is that we don’t have to spend, as a country, a 3rd of our annual budget on the military industrial complex. If you put some of that money into schools, job training, and other ‘investments’ it would help cease the homeless problem we have. As well as the welfare issue, as you put it. You can say schools have to perform at a certain level (No Child Left Behind), and then not fund the schools.

Chicago is the greatest city in the world. Especially in the summer. Daley is a jerk, and the toll road are everywhere, but at least we have a good public transportation system. Can you say the same?

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

tired, HOW WILL OBAMA MAKE HEALTH CARE AFFORDABLE? He still has not given a thorough presentation other than “change we can believe in.”

I Live in Chicago, Just how often does that happen? How often does a doctor amputate the wrong leg? That’s like pro abortion people arguing incest. IT RARELY HAPPENS. The people I’m talking about suing are the morons that sue because of idiotic reasons.

Training starts at home with parents. People that have 10 kids by some baby daddy is not going to work. Families can’t work that way. Minimum wage jobs were never designed to support families. People need to get over that and make responsible choices. It’s like Bill Cosby says, if you make smart life choices you life WILL turn out better. I’m sick of the sob stories. There is a time when people need to grow up and work hard. Government CAN NOT solve life’s problems.

Chicago is not the greatest city in the world. Sorry, but it’s not. The CTA is great YET there are still problems. They threaten to close routes all the time due to money. Where is all the money going? UNIONS! And politicians pockets. If it was privatized it might be better. It would not take a year for train stops to be fixed. Atlanta was never designed well. You can thank General Sherman for that one. It is too spread out. No planned design. Chicagos train system was designed around the city. Great system. Although, I hate rush hour. What part of Chicago do you live in?

By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Hyde Park… and we don’t need to privitize the CTA The Truth because we already have a private transportation system. METRA…. the way to really fly!!! Picture that, I wake up in the morning and I have 3 choices on how to get to work. I can take the train (Metra), the bus (CTA), or drive…. I lived in Atlanta, attended school there actually, and am really glad I made the decision to leave. The traffic will be the city’s downfall.

As to your last post, there is more medical malpractice than you may think. Yeah, incorrect leg amputations may not occur everyday, but people dying in hospitals because of bad medical care (germs) after surgery does.

Anyway, it’s 4:30 and I’m out the door now… Hmmmm, how will I get home today? Good luck with spaghetti junction and 400, lol.

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

I Live in Chicago, Hyde Park. Obama land. William Ayers land. Traffic in Chicago is just as bad as Atlanta. The 90-94? I’ve sat in traffic for hours during rush hour. You’d be surprised as to where I live. Not too far from you. Opps. I let something slip. Gotta go catch the red line to Belmont.

By asfdgieur

June 5, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

The Truth - did you know that you posted about 25 comments today ranging from 10 this morning until just a few minutes ago. That’s almost as pathetic a hobby as my need to crunch up information into meaningless numbers!! Almost but not quite….

By The Truth

June 5, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

asfdgieur, Well, here’s number 26 for you.

By @@

June 5, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

Gentlemen, GENTLEMEN!! It’s not the # of comments one troll might post that makes him a total cheekwad. No. It’s the fact that not one of his 26 comments were worth reading, nor were they read or replied to, except by the one eyed mouse that lives in his hands, that he keeps confusing with the computer’s mouse, that is, himself.

U C, trolls create aliases with which they converse. Trolls talk to themselves 24/7, like the mitochondrial mutants their mothers created by drinking so heavily while the bad seed was fixin to hatch.

And I think it’s a damn shame.

By Amen

June 5, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

JHAVARD: Amen, and Amen!!! I totally agree with you…and those that think we are thinking “stupid” need to stop and actually read about Obama, THEN decided if this is someone who should be running this country. I say NO!!!

By Danjonglee

June 5, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

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By I Live in Chicago

June 5, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

The Truth,well you don’t stay too far from me. I bet my bus beat your rickety red line train home.