Jay Bookman

By TW

July 8, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Sadly, Jay, if the south cared for America the way it does it’s football, we’d have long since fired the current head coach.

By GOPs got to go

July 8, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

I plan on being one of your anomalies. I plan on voting Obama. Let’s see how I differ from the hole I should be pegged in to.

White: check. Female: check Catholic: check Middle Aged: check Top Tax Bracket: check College Graduate: check Native Georgian: check Military Link: check

Voting for McCain: NOT!!!

And I am quite sure that I am not an anomaly sir. I believe that Obama has a very good chance of carrying Georgia. Apparently so does he, and many others who started lining up at 0430 this am to listen to him speak. It does give me pleasure knowing how much that scares all you GOP lemmings ready to jump off the Bush cliff.

By @@

July 8, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

So what you’re saying Jay is that Obama’s campaign is about “the politics of fear.”

He’s gonna strike fear into the American voters through intimidation but give Ahm-a-dent-job in Iran a pass on that intimidation.

Obama wants a “man date?”

I didn’t know he was gay.

By NRB

July 8, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Top tax bracket…get ready for Obama to take even more of your cash.

When your standard of living goes way down after the IRS steals more of your money, and yet nothing has still changed in this country, I wonder how you’ll feel about Osama Bin Obama then?

And Jay, nice hit piece. Worry not, your communist dictator will win in November. I’m actually looking forward to it in the sense that talk radio will be the best it’s ever been in the next four years.

I’m not looking forward to it in the sense that I’ll be called a racist by the loony left every time I criticize one of his policies, but I’ll live. You guys have worn out any meaning of that word by crying wolf so much.

By American War

July 8, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Okay, Justice lovers listen up. Look at the tone of Wooten’s column lately. If they really believed their own phony polls, (showing McCain with a lead anywhere has got to be a lie), then they would write with more confidence.

Instead, they are writing like frightened little baby bunnies. They know they’re going to get creamed.

They can phony up the polls all they want. Truman. Remember truman in 1948. A monster had come out of World War 2. MacArthur. Mac was the most dangerous man our republic had ever seen. He came close to dooming america to endless war with chinese communists. It was a damn near thing, too. Only there was this ridiculous little democrat who stood in his way. He was a funny looking, harmless little turtle of a man. A david against mac’s goliath.

Then a peculiar thing happened that saved the world: Truman’s wife fancied herself an opera singer, and actually performed arias from Mozart’s “Figaro” in front of the entire congress. Well, just like in the movie, which came first, “Citizen Kane”, the diva took a dive. It was a social catastrophe, and the Washington post reviewer was cruel in his restraint in the morning’s review. Truman fired off a letter, like a comment in a blog today, which actually threatened to punch the reviewer in the nose. The Post printed that letter and Truman was the laughing stock of the country.

Now, all this was occuring when MacArthur was waving his fist at Chairman Mao, and insisting we nuke China, oh, just a couple of nukes is all we’ll need, maybe three or four, but no more than ten, for sure, and china will see things our way, and Korea will be united under the flag of democracy.. Hooray!

Truman, needing a miracle to save his lame duck presidency, fired MacArthur in a move that Tailgunner Joe called “treason”. After the ticker tape parade, the Monster was gone. Macarthur just faded away….

Just like conservatism will do: Just fade away. Conservatism has become our military arm, at least the contracting and funding part of our military, so, in a sense, conservative are soldiers, and they must now just…..fade…….AWAY!!!

By Ben Turner

July 8, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

@@ must be an idiot! —Only those who are foolishly blind would support the republican establishment in a year that their chances of winning were so admittedly bad that they went looking for a moderate like McCain[who they dislike] to run for president… hoping the American people would fall for their gimmicks. Get Real! Wake Up! Obama has a better chance in Georgia than Al Gore and that says a lot! [Even from me, a guy who who voted for Bush twice].

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Anybody who would get in line at 4:30 to hear a man speak who could not even get USA security clearance but wants to be president…is exactly one who would say “Oh but he makes such a lovely speech so I will vote for him!” Figures..

Obama is in Georgia because it is a weak spot for him. He believes his lyrical elocution will cover his lack of experience, his ‘strange’ friends of many years and hia antiwar actions. That’s why he is coming to Georgia. He wants to use the one effective ‘tool’ he has. That is…a nice speech.

By Hillbilly Deluxe

July 8, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Johnny said Devil just come on back if you ever wanna try again I done told you once you SOB I’m the best that’s ever been. Fire on the Mountain run boys run

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Anerican War 9:42

Why don’t you write your fiction for some publication? Your imagination runs wild with the facts. How many good presidents are you going to devalue besides Truman?

You better stick to your goal of incriminating conservatives otherwise you won’t get your paycheck at Demo headquarters.

And speaking of fading away…maybe you should try it. I see you are an anti-war lib who fades away from the military (no surprise) so show us your own disappearance. Surely you don’t want to miss Obama’s one asset..his oratory..au revoir…

By Chuckling out loud

July 8, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Dusty, Go flip your pork chops.

By ron

July 8, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Jay,I thought it was all about hope and change.When did intimidation creep in?

Hang in there Dusty,don’t let them get to you.

Obama is in Georgia because he’s behind in Georgia.

By @@

July 8, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Benny:

@@ must be an idiot!

Was that meant to intimidate?

Will it bother you when I say…….?

“It didn’t work.”

Save it for Obama’s “politics of fear campaign.”

By Taxpayer

July 8, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Is that Dusty challenging another’s right to freedom of speech. The nerve. Some might even say that such action is a sign of fear.

By getalife

July 8, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Well, the ones who bought into the fraud of Obama need to get up off their a-ss and take voters to get ID’s to vote.

Then pay for the ID’s and bribe them with his millions, the gullible fools gave O.

It does not matter, they are both corrupt Senators and the election is much ado about nothing.

Nothing will change until lobbyists are banned and both parties are disbanded.

There is your movement.

By Politics Aside

July 8, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Is there any more doubt in anyone’s mind that Dusty is quite mad?

And I think it’s a damn shame.

Ike warned about the M.I.C. Why? What was Ike thinking about? Was there defense contractors demanding that we invade Vietnam? He sent advisers. He must have been under great pressure from the joint chiefs to attack without mercy. Nobody expects the attack without mercy, and the vietcong would have been sitting ducks, that’s 4sure, that’s 4dangsure.

Ike must have then reviewed Dewey’s ability to stop Macarthur from invading China during the Korean War. Dewey was WAY ahead in the polls on election night in 1948. Phony polls. Just like here in Ga.

Ike then must have realized that our republic was in great danger of becoming some perpetual war machine, which it has become.

We simply make war like bees make honey. We need a leader. Which brings me to Obama.

Obama 08: he leads.

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Taxpayer@10:26

The only fear I have is the possibility that I might have to read another one of your posts.

You wouldn’t know the meaning of freedom of speech if it were tattooed on your maximus rearendicus. You use it as a weapon to obstuct the opinion of others whose political leanings are not the same as yours.

Go fry your own pork chops.

By truthman

July 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

HEY AJC! Where is the Luckovich blog?

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Politics Aside @10:38,,aka as po’ pofo

Awww PoFo, you’ve got bees in your bonnet, baby. We know you ‘bee’ for Obama. Can the cute stuff and forget Dewey. He’s not running this year.

Bye…

By Politics Aside

July 8, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I killed the cartoon blog. Not really, I only sent Luckovich down to the minors for some seasoning. he starts hitting homeruns, he’s back.

Deal?

By Taxpayer

July 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I have no pork chops to fry, Dear Dusty. Just some pork loin to roast. Have an apple — my treat. Now, do I really need to go back in time and pull out those sanctimonious words from your posts where you claimed that I dared to challenge your right to freedom of speech. Fear my words, Dusty. Read them in fear. Hey! Your words.

By Politics Aside

July 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Anyone notice the Luckovich blog is gone? I sent him down to the minors for seasoning. When he starts hitting homeruns again, he’ll be baaaaack.

Obama 08: Cartoons are not important. People are. Send the GOP back to the minors. Let America know Justice!!!

By GOPs got to go

July 8, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Unlike most of the Compassionate Conservatives, I do not mind paying my fair share of taxes.

However, I DO mind it being spent on a stupid needless war over someone else’s oil revenues. And I DO mind it being given to Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Bush’s defense contractor and security Blackwater buddies.

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Dear Taxpayer,11:08

Just as I was ‘afraid’. Boring as usual.

Maybe a little spice would help.

Really gone this time. bye…

By Maniac is accurate

July 8, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

GOPs got to go has got to me Jane Kidd.

By Taxpayer

July 8, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

But, Republicans here in Georgia make such cute cheerleaders for McCain with their pom poms and little lapel pins and cute little T-shirts, don’t they? How could Obama possibly have a chance with Chambliss, Linder, etc., cheering on McCain and the GOP.

If McCain does decide to come down to Georgia though, I sure hope he gets grilled on his use of those mean and nasty words to describe his, what is it, second, wife. He might just be fiddlin’ to a different tune and willin’ to make a deal — that ole son of a gun. After all, some of the more devout of the right-wing members of the GOP down here in the south don’t take too kindly to some of McCain’s escapades. Some might even consider him to be too devilish and just plain disrespectful of the “fairer sex” for their liking. I mean, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone that I know describe his “better-half” with such words. A cast-iron skillet against the head would have been letting him off way too easy.

By Bosch

July 8, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Truthman,

The Luckovich blog is no more. Sad.

Dusty,

“Obama couldn’t get security clearance”

Is that the new topic of desperation in the wingnut memos you all receive telling you to say the same exact thing in an attempt to spread propgandistic lies?

That ridiculous comment (almost verbatim alike everytime) is usually followed by “his association of known domestic terrorists.”

Really Dusty, if you’re going to continue the lies, you need to at least keep up with what the memo says.

It goes like this:

“Obama couldn’t get security clearance [followed by] because of his known association with domestic terrorists”

You forgot the last part. I thought I’d help you out so you wouldn’t look so silly amongst your fellow wingnuts.

Are you going to start talking about his association with KNOWN domestic terrorists? I’ve heard that alot here, and I’ve asked, but never received an answer: Who are these known domestic terrorists that Obama is associating with?

You’d think that’d be front page news or something if it were true.

By Maniac is accurate

July 8, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Got into too much of a hurry. Shoulda wrote: GOPs got to go has got to be Jane Kidd.

For those of you who don’t know, she is the state Dem party chair.

By hillbilly ragger

July 8, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Bosch @ 11.26, the Luckovich comments threads are not worth mourning. They were infested with the same two or three fools posting the same copy/pasted garbage from Freeperville; it was, obviously, not representative of Luckovich’s actual online audience, which overwhelmingly enjoys the man’s work.

Mainly, I suspect that they dumped it because Mike’s contract doesn’t call for him baby-sitting a bunch of whiny trolls. I could be wrong.

Anyway, I just wanted to second your befuddled, “WTF?” questions for Dusty, who continues to harp about this nonsense that Obama “can’t get security clearance.”

The wingnuts seem to think that someone, anyone, is going to be terrified on account of this guy.

Who, apparently, happened to serve on the same non-profit board as Obama. This sooper-scary organization: the Woods Fund of Chicago! Oooh, be afraid! Be TERRORIZED!

Yes, it’s pathetic, that Dusty is actually receptive to such nonsense, but that seems to be McCain’s base these days.

By RW (the oravaginal)

July 8, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

McCain 08: McTaxes for McClowns.

Beware the Cain Tax.

McTax will TaxCain your sorry behinds. Beware of the Cain tax!

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

Bosch@11:26

I am in a hurry but…just because you do not know something does not make me a liar.

Have you ever heard of the Weather Underground, a radical group somewhere near the 1960s? Bernadine Dohm and William Ayers were two of their leaders. They also helped Obama get started in politics.

You will have to do your own research. But those radicals were considered simi-terrorists in their day..involved in bombings etc.

That is why Obama would have trouble getting security clearance. Those are just two of his past questionable associates.

If you can’t do your homework, ask RW. He is an excellent source of information.

Bye…

By RW (the oravaginal)

July 8, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

McTax 08: McTaxCain will Mctax U silly.

beware the McTax. the Cain Tax.

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Same old Jay Bookman from all the way back in his North Adams days. Just make up something and then write your story around it. For instance:

That said, the GOP explanation for Obama’s interest in Georgia is downright ludicrous. He’s spending time and money here because he’s in trouble in Pennsylvania and Ohio?

The two prevalent stories the GOP has for why Obama is spending time and money in Georgia are that a) he’s naive enough to think he can win here and b) that he has enough of a money advantage that he can force McCain to waste money defending a safe state.

I haven’t heard any credible republican say anything about the reason being that Obambi is in trouble in Ohio or Pennsylvania. Wouldn’t it be fun to see Jay struggle to write an article if he had to deal with actual facts instead of the voices in his head?

By FRANKLEEDARLING

July 8, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

I want to see large wave of Obama support in Georgia

going to get my “Obama said knock you out” T-shirt.

have them over at urban outfiters.Be visible show support

By Bosch

July 8, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Gee Dusty,

You’d think this would be front page news instead of rumors and innuendo spread by those of you wingnuts and your propagandidstic lies.

I also offer some advice: be careful of falling into the guilt by association trap - it works both ways.

Hillbilly ragger,

I was a Luckovich regular, there were some good people there. I enjoy your posts - here and at Wootens.

Later!

By GodHatesTrash

July 8, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Dusty’s candidate:

John Songbird McCain

AKA “Hanoi John”

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Let’s just hope the voters are informed enough to know that the Congress they hate is run by Dhimmicrats.

The percentage of voters who give Congress good or excellent ratings has fallen to single digits for the first time in Rasmussen Reports tracking history. This month, just 9% say Congress is doing a good or excellent job. Most voters (52%) say Congress is doing a poor job, which ties the record high in that dubious category.

By RW (the oravaginal)

July 8, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Here’s a little ditty:

How much tax can McCain raise cain with when McTax raises the Cain tax on the poor?

A McCain can raise as much cain by raising the Mctax on the poor as a McTax can raise the Cain tax.

By hillbilly ragger

July 8, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Bosch @ 12.14, the Ayers thing never even managed to be “half-baked innuendo and rumors.” It’s more like the innuendo and rumors never even made it into the oven.

Considering that the nation’s response to the Rev. Wright “scandal” was a collective yawn, even after having been hyped for a solid week by the media, what do the right wingers imagine Americans will care if, six years ago, Obama happened to serve on a non-profit charitable organization’s board with a guy who’d been in the Weather Underground—when Obama was, what, eight? Nine years old?

Ya know, a whole lot of people have been affiliated with that “terrorist” Nelson Mandela as well. Wonder if they’ll be able to get them some See-Kyurty Clearances? Dusty? Whatcha think?

As for the old Lucko-blog, I’m sorry if its cessation is cause for any genuine feelings of loss among rational people. I just don’t remember the signal:noise ratio over there ever being at a tolerable level, whenever I wandered over, myself. Glad you like my modest contributions, though, and look forward to seeing more of yours.

By Midori

July 8, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Irony alert: the same loser scumbag republicans who used to show up groaning and moaning about Mike Luckovich and the AJC have now infested this blog with their idiocy.

Christ!!

You idiots are like jilted lovers - you just can’t move on.

Why do you keep popping up where you are detested and not wanted? Is it THAT bad on the GOP blogs?

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Actually, Midori, the partisan blogs on both sides are extremely boring, but I understand that moonbat(ic)s® like yourself can’t coexist with opposing points of view.

Too bad, but you’ll have to deal with it, leave, or try to have Bookman evict us.

By RW (the oravaginal)

July 8, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Well, Midori, I sort of sent Luckovich down to the minors for seasoning, but if he starts hitting homeruns again, I promise he’ll be back.

He’s the Arnold Swartzenneger of Cartoonists, because he sez, “I’LL BE BACK!”

Lucko will BE BACK.

Listen to me now and hear me later but dont think about it at all but write it down cause they’ll be a quiz later. LUCKO WILL BE BACK.

By Midori

July 8, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

RW, the Original Stalker,

there’s nothing wrong with “an opposing view”.

there’s everything wrong with lies, more lies and sleaze. Things you, Dusty and @@ are so good at spreading.

By Morningstar

July 8, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

By @@ July 8, 2008 9:37 AM So what you’re saying Jay is that Obama’s campaign is about “the politics of fear.”

I don’t believe JB is trying to say the Obama campaign is about fear. I believe the ANTI-OBAMA campaign is about fear.

I’ve received at least two (2), perhaps more, E-mails from so called well meaning people within the last few days.

These E-mails are sent as a “Must Read,” and contain excerpts that have been cherry picked and taken out of context from Obama’s book, Dreams From My Father.

My question was “Have you read the book?” Sadly, this tactic is nearly always utilized by politicians and the narrow minded. So much for business as usual.

By @@

July 8, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

It should come as no surprise to dem voters that Obama’s promises are as empty as their gas tanks.

One cannot live on Obama’s GAS alone!

But he’s hopin’ they won’t notice until he’s left them abandoned with an empty tank.

Some budget analysts say the Democrat’s proposals for funding tens of billions of dollars in programs may not be enough.

Even his promised tax increase won’t cover the cost of his proposed programs. Be prepared to suffer.

Do dems ever tire of running an ‘empty tank’ as a candidate?

Obama’s running on fumes and his supporters are enjoying their euphoric high.

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Midori,

After four years of accusing me of lying would it be too much trouble for you to show evidence of just one lie?

By RW (the oravaginal)

July 8, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

If you dont stfu about the democratic chair…….what R U saying, that you wish you could sniff the chair’s seat after ms kidd is done with it?

SHUT….TF…..UP!

By getalife

July 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Ah, Mike’s blog lives here now.

There are no rules here, so lets keep it that way.

So don’t post dkos Andy.

Anyhoo, blog on.

By Abomi Nation

July 8, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Jay who on made the decision to close the Luckovich blog? It is a disaster for your blog. Already the mindless personal attacks have taken over. The same post over and over and over and over and over and over again. All day long.

Please open the Luckovich blog back up before they ruin your blog with the same mindless cr@p posted over and over and over and over and over and over and over again.

By reebok

July 8, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Jay, you’re really enjoying the GOP meltdown & panic attack, aren’t you? Me too. The Right-Wing Hate Machine has already cranked up (seriously…try listening to Sean Hannity - it’s absolute moonbat time out there), but this time they’re just preaching to the same 30% of the public that thinks Iraq attacked us on 9-11 and Bush is doing an awesome job. This election is looking like a blowout, and McCain knows it already.

By Midori

July 8, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Reebok,

a gift for you

By Lewis

July 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

I just hope the Luckovich posters stay away from this one or Jay is better at screening their idiotic rants. Seemed like a few morons hijacked that blog with “news” and whatever crazy topic was on their mind. Made me want to say Get a Life! or at least your own blog.

By JAY BOOKMAN

July 8, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

To RW (the original) :

You wrote:

“I haven’t heard any credible republican say anything about the reason being that Obambi is in trouble in Ohio or Pennsylvania. Wouldn’t it be fun to see Jay struggle to write an article if he had to deal with actual facts instead of the voices in his head?”

From today’s AJC:

Georgia’s two U.S. senators, Republicans Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, held a conference call to lambaste the Democratic hopeful and his claim that he can win Georgia in November.

“They would like nothing better than to crack a Southern state. And Georgia is one they would like to go after,” said Isakson.

He said he believes Obama is focusing on Georgia because Democrats are having problems in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Ohio, despite the fact that Obama leads McCain in Pennsylvania polls by an average of 8 percentage points, and in Ohio by an average of 5 points.”

Apparently, RW (the original) does not count Georgia’s senior senator as a credible Republican. Or maybe he is merely very poorly informed? Either way, I await his apology.

By Midori

July 8, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Jay,

don’t hold your breath.

You’ll never get an apology from that one.

Lies, evasion, dissembling — but never an apology.

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Jay Bookman,

I don’t consider the AJC a credible source and your statement that “Democrats” may be having trouble in Ohio and Pennsylvania is altered from your main story implication that “Obama” is having trouble there.

Isakson also isn’t the Senior Senator from Georgia. Perhaps you’re just ill informed.

By @@

July 8, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Morningstar:

Look, Obama accepted no responsibility for the racist comments his surrogates hurled at the Clintons during primary season.

I haven’t received any of the e-mails you mentioned but citizens are free to express their concerns over Obama’s comments in “Dreams of My Father” just as Obama’s surrogates expressed concerns of overt racism against their candidate.

Obama’s book is on audio. He, himself said that comments he made in the book have created problems for him politically.

He keeps saying “words matter”. Let’s see how his book, narrated in his own words, might impact his run.

Have you read Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s memoir “Infidel”?

Before arriving in D.C. to work at the American Enterprise Institute, Ali endured genital mutilation, malaria, a nearly fatal beating by her Quran teacher, a brutal civil war, unspeakable poverty, parental rejection, a knife attack, a coerced marriage and several months of forced hiding after her film collaborator, Theo Van Gogh, was murdered and her life threatened.

In her memoirs she wrote about the blessings she found in America.

What was it Obama wrote about in “Dreams of My Father”? It sure wasn’t about his blessings, and he certainly had plenty he could have acknowledged. More than Ali had.

The dem nominee has to “share the whine” so dim voters will “drink up”.

By Midori

July 8, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Jay,

told ya.

By GodHatesTrash

July 8, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

Yes, Jay, the original RW - she’s a slippery one - like a well greased pig and just about as smart.

And that RW oravaginal - she’s a slippery one too…

By @@

July 8, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Oh, and Midori. I, too would appreciate you showing me where I have ever lied.

I’ve made a couple of mistakes when attributing a post to someone incorrectly but I always acknowledged and apologized.

Jay:

Would you please say “Hi” to Midori.

It would mean so much to her.

By GodHatesTrash

July 8, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Sorry to say, but Saxby Chickenhawk Sham-bliss is the senior senator from Georgia…

Trash elects trash.

By JAY BOOKMAN

July 8, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

My mistake: Chambliss is the senior senator.

See how easy that was, RW?

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

J@2:19

See how easy that is, Bookman? Just ask RW-(the original) if you want to find ACTUAL information.

Too bad you libs don’t have someone you can be sure knows the facts. But requiring honesty would cause most of the lefty Dem posts to be revised or deleted. It certainly would cut down on traffic here.

By Lily Toad

July 8, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Oh, Dusty, like your “fact” that Obama can’t get a security clearance?

By Karen Felder

July 8, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

I do not like the implication of the title of your article. I think Mr. Obama is running a respectable race. As far as I am concern he is really a great politician. I would like to see McCain reach out to people who do not favor him. I would like for the elites to speak to African Americans who are not of the socioeconomic status such as his! I would like to hear his plan for the GAS, ECONOMY, and other things that concern our country. What does he plan on doing to repair race relations. I am really interest but I guess you will paint him as the SAINT WHO VISITED GEORGIA. I would like for you to retract your title with something less impactive and it has less implications.

By Copyleft

July 8, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Jay: You must know that RW likes to quibble over details of exact wording so he can claim he’s always right, especially when he’s wrong.

And there ARE rules here. Jay has already demonstrated a willingness to delete posts from abusive, foul-mouthed idiots. So if you’d like your voice to be heard… don’t be one.

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

Jay,

Yes I see how easy that was. Since you made a glaring error of fact while trying to portray yourself as the one in the know you didn’t really have any choice. Now here’s my original statement:

I haven’t heard any credible republican say anything about the reason being that Obambi is in trouble in Ohio or Pennsylvania.

When that becomes an error of fact I’ll be sure to let you know.

By Karen Felder

July 8, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

I do not like the implication of the title of your article. I think Mr. Obama is running a respectable race. As far as I am concern he is really a great politician. I would like to see McCain reach out to people who do not favor him. I would like for the elites to speak to African Americans who are not of the socioeconomic status such as his! I would like to hear his plan for the GAS, ECONOMY, and other things that concern our country. What does he plan on doing to repair race relations. I am really interest but I guess you will paint him as the SAINT WHO VISITED GEORGIA. I would like for you to retract your title with something less impactive and it has less implications.

By Karen Felder

July 8, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

I do not like the implication of the title of your article. I think Mr. Obama is running a respectable race. As far as I am concern he is really a great politician. I would like to see McCain reach out to people who do not favor him. I would like for the elites to speak to African Americans who are not of the socioeconomic status such as his! I would like to hear his plan for the GAS, ECONOMY, and other things that concern our country. What does he plan on doing to repair race relations. I am really interest but I guess you will paint him as the SAINT WHO VISITED GEORGIA. I would like for you to retract your title with something less impactive and it has less implications.

By Tony

July 8, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Ahh, the Repug freaks have transferred from Luckovich to this blog, bringing their same exact poison with them. The mindset never changes or grows or in any way expands. It remains like a slug, just slowly trolling along. Praise thee Lord! Let’s git them Eye-rackies, boys! Return on suck-sess. Bring hit on! Surge be suck-sessful. Look watt we’ve dun four thee nashun! Is this good, or watt!?!

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Lily Toad,2:53

Do you REALLY think Obama could get a security clearance? Why don’t you read his past history before you make a judgment. Or maybe you are like Bosch. If you don’t know about his security clearance, then it is a lie.

I would NOT care about Obama’s security clearance BUTTTT he wants to be president of the United States. That makes a difference. I do not want anything that even suggests subversion about our President. Don’t you care to find out or should I call you a blind follower?

By JAY BOOKMAN

July 8, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

To RW:

My colleague Jim Wooten was also on the conference call in which Isakson made that claim about Ohio and Pennsylvania, and in his column he writes it the same way the news story presented it. But hey, you know how liberal my buddy Jim can be….

Oh, and RW? You ain’t foolin’ anybody but yourself.

By Lily Toad

July 8, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Dusty, it doesn’t matter whether I think Sen. Obama can get a security clearance. (And I know about William Ayers and his past as a Weatherman.) What matters is that you presented as a fact that he wouldn’t be able to get one, when you were accusing “lefty Dems” of not writing about facts.

By Morningstar

July 8, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

By @@ July 8, 2008 2:06 PM In her memoirs she wrote about the blessings she found in America.

@@, I don’t doubt Ali found blessings in America. We (at least most of us) have found blessings in America, or we’d be bowing to the Queen.

My point is that ‘fear’ as I believe was the point of Bookman’s article, is not totally propogated by the Dems. All are guilty liars. Examples? I thought not.

Sadly, most of the E-Mails I’ve received are from very “devoted?” Christains/ church members.

As a dedicated church goer and a christain, I am very disappointed in what I perceive to be blatant racism, as well as total disregard for mainstream America.

I’m outta here for now. As Peanuts would say, “Praise the Lord Anyhow.”

By @@

July 8, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Whoa Nellie…..I mean Karen -

As far as I am concern he is really a great politician.

That’s kinda what his minister of twenty years said:

“He goes out as a politician and says what he has to say as a politician.

Now when I see the phrase “great politician”, I have to presume that he is a run-of-the-mill politician guilty of “great” exaggerations.

A devil in disguise!

By Dusty

July 8, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Well, Lily Toad,3:34

CAN OBAMA GET SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR VITAL SECRETS OF THE USA GOVERNMENT?

You don’t know whether I am right or wrong and that’s a fact.

What you mean is you are going to vote for Obama NO MATTER WHAT. You have made that clear. CRYSTAL!

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Jay,

My reading of the story you mentioned sounds as if it could just as easily mean that Obama could potentially hurt down ticket Democrats in Ohio and Pennsylvania. It also sounds very much like it may have been a joke, but let me ask you a question. What were the polling spreads during the summer prior to the 1988, 2000, and 2004 Presidential elections?

Oh, and RW? You ain’t foolin’ anybody but yourself.

Exactly what was ^^ that supposed to mean?

As far as the states you mention, I fully believe that Obama wins Pennsylvania and McCain wins Georgia. I believe that of the three only Ohio is in play. Do you think that’s pretty much on the mark or am I ‘foolin’ myself?”

Now let’s see who’s really fooling themselves.

That said, the GOP explanation for Obama’s interest in Georgia is downright ludicrous. He’s spending time and money here because he’s in trouble in Pennsylvania and Ohio?

Your evidence of that widespread GOP explanation is a throwaway line by one of two Senators on a conference call.

By Lily Toad

July 8, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

Gosh, Dusty, nothing I said indicated that I’d vote for Obama no matter what. You still don’t get it — your opinion or my opinion as to whether or not Sen. Obama can get a security clearance is not a fact, it is an opinion.

By @@

July 8, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Sadly, most of the E-Mails I’ve received are from very “devoted?” Christains/ church members.

Subtle slam against Christians, eh.

I’ll need proof when you return Morningstar.

Full names along with membership rolls from the churches they attend.

A measurement of their minds to determine if they’re narrow.

Trust, but verify.

Fear is a manifestation of the mind.

Jay can knock as hard as he wants. I’m not letting him in.

I’d say that there’s a greater fear among the left-wing fringe that Obama isn’t what he portrayed himself to be during the primaries. A lot of his former contributors are withholding their future donations in an escrow account until he comes back to his leftist roots.

By JAY BOOKMAN

July 8, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

You’re right, RW, the polls this far out in previous election years proved highly unreliable, which is why I’m very cautious about predicting this presidential race.

That said, the body language, confidence level and attitude of the Obama folks communicate a strong if unspoken belief that Obama will be the next president.

The body language, confidence level and attitude of the McCain folks also communicate a strong if unspoken belief that Obama will be the next president.

By RW-(the original)

July 8, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Jay @ 4:05,

I agree completely with that assessment.

By @@

July 8, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I’m “a McCain folk”.

How many fingers am I holding up right now?

J/K Boogie Man…..just kiddin’.

By Gandalf, the Grey

July 8, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

To GOP got to go: you forgot one!

White: check. Female: check Catholic: check Middle Aged: check Top Tax Bracket: check College Graduate: check Native Georgian: check Military Link: check
Dumb as a box of hammers?: check!

By Morningstar

July 8, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

By @@ July 8, 2008 3:56 PM Sadly, most of the E-Mails I’ve received are from very “devoted?” Christains/ church members. Subtle slam against Christians, eh.

Nope, all (or at least I hope if I’m not led astray) my friends are Christains.

So am I. Why would you interpret my comments to mean I am anti Christain. Ohhhh Myyyyyy could I ever write you a story…..promise you’d be disappointed. Bless your little heart @@. You don’t need my guidance. You need Jesus!

By @@

July 8, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

Morningstar:

Your subtle accusations against Christians are something I’ve seen all too often on the AJC blogs.

Where somebody, usually a liberal, comes in and says I’m a good Christian, but my other Christian friends aren’t.

And just what makes you think I don’t already walk with the Nazarene?

My entire life is blessed Morningstar. Because it is, I pass it on, I don’t judge others for what I perceive as human weaknesses .

Now! Did you bring proof of YOUR friends who have fallen short of the glory.

The list I could offer would be in the millions. Your name and my name would be on it.

‘Ya see where I’m going with this, don’t you?

By Morningstar

July 8, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

By @@ July 8, 2008 5:32 P Morningstar: Your subtle accusations against Christians are something I’ve seen all too often on the AJC blogs. Where somebody, usually a liberal, comes in and says I’m a good Christian, but my other Christian friends aren’t.

Sweets, you’ve NEVER seen me post anything against Christains. I’m a Christain. I’ve said before, most but not ALL my friends are Christain. What’s your problem? I’ve never said some of my Christain friends aren’t. Lordamercy…such stuff….

I’ll need proof when you return Morningstar.

Do you wish to have a list of my friends who have fallen short of the Glory? Bless your little heart @@. I wouldn’t tell you the name of one of my friends if someone offered me a million big ones. Betcha you couldn’t say that. Pubbies love the big bucks. I’ll tell you @@, I’ve never heard a more delicious haha than your little request for a list of my friends. You must be dumber than D (excuse me…my conscience kicked in).

@@, please tell me, as a good Christain sister, how would you know who has fallen short of the Glory? I don’t believe anyone other than the Father knows the answer to this one.

Anyway, this has gotten way off course. So what else is new? Started out as E-mails (go to the websites-you don’t have to depend on me) to see what has been posted in regards to these rediculous allegations concerning Obama.

@@ wants a LIST of my friends. HAHAHA….BOOOOO…..HAHAHA…..Think I might die from lack of tums….

Love ya guys….have a great evening.

By GodHatesTrash

July 8, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

Never misunderestimate the sheer stupidity of the red state voter. I think Hanoi John will be our next President.

The Songbird sings from the White House next January.

By @@

July 8, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

Speaking of dumber than….

Morningstar:

Did you really think that I wanted a list of your friends?

The point I was making is that you can point to the out-of-context excerpts without attributing them to your Christian friends. It’s a waste of type unless you can offer proof.

If your efforts were to malign your Christian !?!friends!?! Well you know what they say with friends like you…..and a Christian friend no less.

@@, please tell me, as a good Christain sister, how would you know who has fallen short of the Glory?

Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.

I’m outta here too.

By GOPs got to go

July 9, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Dear G Gray,

Bite my very cute, perky white A*s