Opinion Talk

By Rex

August 28, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

I remain open to Obama’s message. I find his approach to alternative energy, inclusiveness and global warming very appealing; however, I not willing to fully embrace just yet. I’m still trying to reconcile his constant call for a new post-partisanship kind of politics— in lieu of the fact that he gave a TYPICAL convention speech by throwing in Cynthia’s words “left hooks.” I guess I have a different definition—then again, I’m an independent that loathes party orthodoxy—Republican or Democratic.

By Tony

August 28, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Just another talking head.

By cjack

August 28, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

Ms.Tucker,you are no match for Bill O’Reilly.

By cjack

August 28, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

Ms.Tucker,you are no match for Bill O’Reilly.

By rob

August 28, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

I thought Bill and Hillary really showed class at this convention. I think its a shame she is not on the ticket as Vice President. Im not sure we can win without her.

By MRJ

August 29, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Wow, Cynthia isn’t even trying to hide her partisan leanings.

He didn’t answer all of his critics. His plans to strip Americans of financial liberty, his extremist views favoring the destruction of free market economic policy, his naive views on foreign relations…

Barack had his night, and it was a good one for America. I’m certainly not interested in tipping my hat to Obama, but it is a landmark evening for the country. Now, let’s move on and elect someone who believes in personal responsibility, who doesn’t bow to international disparaging, and who cherishes the citizen autonomy which has built America.

Quite obviously, that individual is John McCain.

By Davo

August 29, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

Good speech IMO…I’m not thrilled by his ‘brothers keeper’ slant but I am impressed by his ackowledgement of personal responsibility in regard to energy. I’m not going to vote for him but I do hope he beats McCain.

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

Details?? Obama’s details were fantasy!

10 years to Middle East Independence

150 billion to alternative energy research that will create millions of “well paid” jobs

More money for a failed education system

Lower premiums from a heavier regulated health care system, and a Congressional plan for all those who have none.

And, oh yeah, a tax cut for 95% of Americans. Yeah, sure..

But what Obama didn’t say speaks volumes about his understanding of the change America really needs. Where was his plans to balance the budget, address spending and the national debt, address the looming Social Security and the Medicaid crisis’, a nuclear armed Iran or 20 million illegal aliens???? These are the real issues that face us today…, and a lot of liberal cliches in attack formation aren’t going to change that reality.

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

McCain voted with Bush 90% of the time

Obama voted with Pelosi 100% of the time.

Which represents change?

By Pete

August 29, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

Great speech. The experience argument against him is bogus. Experience doing what? Cheney and Rumsfeld had tons of experience, advised Bush, and look at the mess we’re in. More than 4,000 Americans lost in the misguided Iraq war and Osama Bin Ladin is still on the loose. Obama’s intelligence, ability to listen and process information, and his exceptional ability to motivate people is the primary quality needed, and he has it in spades over the current administration or McCain. This is leadership, guys. And slightly off topic: to the Republicans’ criticism of the stagecraft at the Democratic convention, I have two words: Mission Accomplished!

By Obama '08

August 29, 2008 1:02 AM | Link to this

Billions spent in Iraq could go a long way in solving our issues here at home. Out with the old and in with the new.

By Dave Perry

August 29, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this

Is was driven home again during the video introducing Senator Obama Friday evening that he really isn’t African-American or Black as so many people like to think. His mother was white and his grandparents who raised him were both white. So, in my humble opinion, if someone doesn’t vote for him because he is African-American or Black, they are making a mistake. The man is surely as white as John McCain or Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton. So, enough already with this first Black presidential nominee crap. Who cares about race as long as he can lead this country out of the depths of despair we are currently in.

By Carter is a Fool

August 29, 2008 1:40 AM | Link to this

It is a historic night and fitting that it comes on the anniversary of Dr. King’s historic speech.

He is great with a tele-prompter. Dr. King never needed one, but Reagan used notes and a prompter as well to be a master communicator.

Nothing he said from his script will get me to vote for him not because of his race. Because he is wrong with his policies. He wants to give 95% of American with a paycheck a tax break. Not possible. Already 50% pay 97% of the taxes while 45% pay nothing and some of those get that ridiculous earned income tax credit.

He has no experience or real accomplishments. No legislation that he has sponsored or co-sponsored. No experience in governing a state or running a business. He has been a community activist (whatever that is), a slick lawyer and a legislator with no record.

I do not agree with McCain on immigration, but he has accomplishments. He is also a hero. No one can deny that. He does not have to say ” I Love my Country” as MyBelle did the other night with such a phony ring of credibility.

It is a night to remember, but he is not a candidate to elect. This year it is time to vote for McCain who is not Bush no matter what Bactrack and Joe Bitem say.

No worries about Iran, it is a little country that poses no threat to us. No worries about Osama as he will invade Pakistan to find him - maybe, maybe not. Depends on which way the wind is blowing and poll numbers are going.

Queen Nancy represents an over-inflated idiot who is “saving the planet” while gas goes up and everything else goes up. I remember that they promised to bring gas prices down now the price of everything is higher with Congress in recess without voting to Drill Here and Drill Now as evidence by the ground swell of American opinion in favor of this policy.

Obamenomics will tax and spend us into a depression. The Republicans will borrow and spend. Not a good choice with either. However, when a crisis happens, I do not want an indecisive (jimmy carter clone) commander. I want a person of integrity, service to country and dedication to our nation answering the phone. Backtrack did not know how to answer questions at Saddleback because he makes it up on the fly. Without a prompter, he is very uncertain. Not the one to have in charge.

As to the idea, that he deflected his lack of experience with this speech and the selection of Bitem, the answer is NO HE DID NOT. Bitem is a blowhard. No experience, radical ideas, associations with hatred religious leaders and marxists make him unqualified to hold the office.

McCain in 08.

By PJ

August 29, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this

Shocking commentary from a sycophant….how about some original material, Tucker?…War Eagle!

By Richard

August 29, 2008 2:38 AM | Link to this

Wish Tim Russert were still around, especially now..

By BET

August 29, 2008 3:26 AM | Link to this

Not surprise some in ALT don’t get and did not appreciate his masterful deliverly of a AWESOME speech…race is and will always be what’s hold ATL down. I feel really sorry for “Carter is a fool” because his opinion shows the mentality that put this country in the mess were in right now!!! What are you gonna do November 5th…when you worst nightmare becomes our only change…He is going to win and there willbe nothing you can do about it!!!

By gotigers72

August 29, 2008 3:51 AM | Link to this

Question to “Carter is a fool”. By any chance is your name Carter? Because the fool part is accurate.

By Bruce

August 29, 2008 4:06 AM | Link to this

Hi Pete:

(Quote) “The experience argument against him is bogus. Experience doing what? Cheney and Rumsfeld had tons of experience, advised Bush, and look at the mess we’re in.”

Don’t fool yourself. Experience counts. Bush and Cheney accomplished a lot with their experience. They did lots of great things for the filthy rich and the religious right. They just didn’t do anything for you and me.

By sadfsafda

August 29, 2008 4:29 AM | Link to this

here’s a simple checklist for any republicans on here. so you’re voting mccain? please check which apply…

ignorant

racist

multimillionaire

By Skeptical

August 29, 2008 6:21 AM | Link to this

All I hear is rhetoric and lame promises. Most of congress make over $250,000 per year and do you think they will vote to tax themselves? What is Obama’s military record? Castro made a lot of promises in 1959 for change in Cuba and the people bought into his charisma and look where it got them. Hitler was very charismatic also. I see lots of big brother if we elect Robin Hood Obama. Be careful of what you ask for, you just might get it.

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 6:29 AM | Link to this

Change Change Change,

All I hear though out of Obama is him changing his mind when a different poll comes out showing popularity changed for something he once supported and then he’ll go to the other extreme. People have to realize that ‘no he didn’t vote for the Iraqi war’ because he wasn’t even in politics when the Iraqi war started. Doesn’t that scare you knowing that this guy wanting to run our country on NO experience in anything. A lawyer he is? It shows that his entire legal background only shows 14 cases that he even tried and look at his family members over in Kenya, living and huts we nearly nothing to live on and he won’t help them as he lives in a million $ plus home and he’s going to help us. Give me a break people this guy is wanting headlines along with his wife. Why couldn’t we have gotten our first African American in office that truely deserves being elected. Like Andrew Young or John Lewis, Colin Powell, a African American that would know how to run this country and not put on a show just like this convention was. Bless us all if he gets in office.

By Bud Wiser

August 29, 2008 6:46 AM | Link to this

When Obama made the statement “We are a better country than this”, he was doubtless referring to himself and Biden as the Democratic nominees.

I can see it now, he, if elected, will nominate murdering terrorist friend Bill Ayers to be Attorney General.

Obama/Biden ‘08 - making it easy to be stupid

By John McCain

August 29, 2008 7:03 AM | Link to this

I concede.

By David

August 29, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

Last night Obama blamed Bush for credit card and car loan debt. This is the kind of crap that drives me insane.

By VTD5001

August 29, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

Cynthia if Obama committed cold blooded murder on national TV in front of the entire convention you and all your other biased Demo friends would still vote for him. I can’t think of a thing he could do that would change your minds. Obviously looking into his past and his true character does not matter and much less analyzing his true platform…..come on you can’t beleive the “chicken in every pot” speeches every day.

By Reed

August 29, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

What details did he enumerate, Cynthia? What in the world did you hear? The man wasn’t specific last night nor has he ever been. He’s just the typical politician….offering empty promises just to get the power he is so greedy for. With McCain, you, at least, have many years of voting records you can refer to. You can see he is a maverick and has angered Republicans many times by crossing party lines to endorse what he believes in. With Obama’s whopping 143 days (yeah, this guy is seasoned and ready to lead this country!!) as a US Senator, you can review his voting records and never has he crossed party lines.

By rusty

August 29, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

sadfsafda, you left off “none of the above”

By Mike

August 29, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

Nice puffery. You forgot to say that he is “super duper” too.

Why pay for this partisan crap?

By W

August 29, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this

Vice President Gore and Senator Obama, you hit it out of the ballpark and over the mountain.

By Fabb4eyes

August 29, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

Wooten today remembers some nuns in Vietnam who had never seen themselves in a mirror and thus had an unselfish inner beauty. Were those nuns, or vampires? They dress the same. Wooten was obviously in one of those GI friendly Saigon theme bars and probably drunk, so I understand his confusion.

Conservatives have obviously never looked themselves in the mirror either, to confront the monsters they’ve become.

Look in the mirror Wooten, or R U afraid you wont see anything?

Obama 08: American Stakes.

McCain 08: Mumpkin Pumpkin, make me a bat!

By Smitty

August 29, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

His Mother worked hard to provide for two children. His Grandmother without a new car to help with college. His father ran out on his mother. Thank God his Mother and Grandmother were Republicans. If they had been Dumbasscrats, Obama would be living on the streets of Chicago with NO SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. More than likely blaming me for not giving him MY HARD EARNED MONEY. By the way Dumbasscrats, Lincoln was a REPUBLICAN. It was a REPUBLICAN who freed the slaves. Dr. KIng was a REPUBLICAN also. Get a grip with your own life and quit blaming everyone else because you don’t have what you believe you are entitled to.

By Bruce

August 29, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

These comments just serve as a constant reminder of how low the average person’s IQ is in Georgia—- ignorant rednecks pure and simple.

These folks—- white folks especially—- can never stretch their pathetically small minds to see something bigger than the rhetoric preached by the Republican Party. A shame really. I guess ignorance really is bliss…….

By Macon Countyline

August 29, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

Such deep, insightful commentary. The AJC is paying for this trip?

Zzzzzz.

By Peadawg

August 29, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

By sadfsafda

August 29, 2008 4:29 AM | Link to this

here’s a simple checklist for any republicans on here. so you’re voting mccain? please check which apply…

ignorant Obama

racist Michelle Obama

multimillionaire McCain

There I checked which apply…anything else?

By Cosby Smith

August 29, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

Let’s see, if you say anything negative against Obama you are either a racist, a redneck, or ignorant. Never thought I would see the day that the USA picked a leader as if it were American Idol. Our founding fathers were correct, the general population has no business selecting the leader and that my firends is why they developed the electorial college. A for being racist, Obama is a mixed bread, a white mother and a black father, but guess who gave him his education. Mis preception is the game of the day. Wonder what Simon has to say, does he not sway votes on American Idol. A sad day in the USA if you ask me!

By The Truth Hurts

August 29, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

**Obama is a empty suit making empty promises….So Obama wants to talk about judgement? Obama financially benifits from shady deals with Slum Lord and Convicted Felon Tony Rezco, Obama Works with a named terroist William Ayers, and Obama spent 20 years going to a Church run by a Racist and Hate Fill Preacher and even has him marry him and his wife and baptize their daughters then called the preacher his Spirital mentor…..Yeah great Judgement Obama…Your just the kind of guy I want as My president… NOT!!!!! POOR JUDGEMENT!!!

McCain in 2008**

By Eileen

August 29, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

Was I watching a different speech? I did not hear one plan. However, I did hear that Bush AND McCain are responsible for among other things, people who charge too much on their credit cards and spend more money than they have. The AJC should be ashamed of itself to allow Tucker to write her biased remarks without any kind of counter argument.

By Charles

August 29, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Obama answered his critics????!!!!!!

HUH??????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• I’ve not heard why Obama attended a racist church for over 20 years and didn’t denounce its pastor, Jeremiah Wright until it was brought up by the non-mainstream press.

• I’ve not heard why Obama calls a non-repentant terrorist, William Ayers of the “Weatherman” a friend, made speeches with him and sat on boards together.

• I’ve not heard why Obama got a sweetheart deal on his Chicago mansion (paying $300k less than its value) from convicted real estate developer Tony Rezko, who left taxpayers holding the bag and a boarded-up low housing development in Chicago.

• I’ve not heard why Obama says he’s for the poor when his own half brother lives in poverty (living on less than a dollar a day) and he won’t even help him.

• I’ve not heard why Obama thinks people in Pennsylvania are racists and Bible-toting fanatics.

• I’ve not heard why Obama thinks Bejing, China’s infrastructure is vastly superior to ours and is a model to us - when it was built on slave labor, environmentally destructive practices and displaced thousands of (mostly elderly) Chinese without any compensation or alternative housing.

Those are just a few questions that Obama needs to answer (but won’t since the mainstream press will continue to protect and coddle their anointed selection for the Office).

By obamasucks

August 29, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Here we go again with all the ignorant stupid people claiming that if you dont vote for Obama then my god you must be Racist….Get a life dimwits….your constant whining about race will get you no where….look at where you are now…dead end job, no monney. Stop whiling and making up lies and take responsibility for your life. Maybe they Dont like Obama because they realize he is a empty suit with empty promises…..gives a great sppech though and know how to throw a holloywood bash…Barakopolis was cool….All his subjects were able to worship him. Gotta give him credit for that.

By Sam

August 29, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Obama’s mother deserves credit for overcoming a very bad choice in the man she chose to marry. Unfortunately, the point that was missed is that we are all responsible for our actions, not the government.

By Fabb4eyes

August 29, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Wooten today remembers some nuns in Vietnam who had never seen themselves in a mirror and thus had an unselfish inner beauty. Were those nuns, or vampires? They dress the same. Wooten was obviously in one of those GI friendly Saigon theme bars and probably drunk, so I understand his confusion.

Conservatives have obviously never looked themselves in the mirror either, to confront the monsters they’ve become.

Look in the mirror Wooten, or R U afraid you wont see anything?

Obama 08: American Stakes.

McCain 08: Mumpkin Pumpkin, make me a bat!

I hate biden. Hillary was the path to a landslide. Obama doesn’t realize how much the country loves a traditional urban couple like they would have made. They would have ruled the world for 16 years, man.

Now, it’s McCain by a Diebold Machine in Ohio.

seems a shame. we were so close. Michelle was the one who torpedoed Hillary. Catfight! Rowrr!

Obama 08: Rowrr!

McCain 08: Sometimes cold potatoe soup is what you need.

By Huh?

August 29, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Gave Details…I think not.

A lot of doing this and that but not the “how” other than reaching further into the pocketbook of working America to support those with an entitlement mentality of the US government…

By That's what I am talkin about

August 29, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

McLame, are you kidding me!! A few have talked about Obama’s past, have we forgotten McLame’s role in the Keating 5, his adulterous affair, ….oh my bad. Turns out he IS a true republican…..

We only have one choice, because 4 more of the last 8 will leave us either dead, broke, or wanting to be dead because we are so broke!

By Locke

August 29, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

Bruce, You show your ignorance when you stereotype. You stereotype when you lump people together like you did: “average Georgians”, “white folks”, “Republicans.” The world is really much more nuanced than you appear to perceive it.

By Peadawg

August 29, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

By That’s what I am talkin about

August 29, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

and 4 more years of Jimmy Carter is a good thing?

By reader110

August 29, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

It seems to me that most of the arguments here complain that Obama’s policies are impossible to achieve. I believe many thought it was impossible to land on the moon, too. How do you know it can’t be done if you aren’t even willing to try?

By Fabb4eyes

August 29, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

McCain doesn’t throw water on the American Fire so much as he throws cold potatoe soup on it.

I’d love to hear George Bush pronounce (or spell) the word, “Vichyssoise”.

Here’s an idea that would make millions: a game show with W at a spelling bee where he has to first repeat the judge’s pronunciation and then spell the word. No other contestants would be necessary.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Specifics?!? He gave NONE, Cynthia. whatchutalkinboutwillis?

So, he said 95% of Americans would get tax cuts during his administration. Somehow, I don’t think I will be getting a tax cut with him in office and the dems holding the purse strings. Do you? Does that mean that the Bush tax cuts will expire and he will give us some of that back? sleight of hand

Lets break down his talking points one by one, shall we.

“the same party that brought you two terms of George Bush and Dick Cheney will ask this country for a third. “Eight is enough.” ok, come on now…..Bush isn’t running again and everyone knows it. McCain ain’t the same, and policies will not be the same. Continued on next post.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

McSame, you say?

The issues on which McCain and Bush differ are legion:

• McCain fought for campaign finance reform — McCain-Feingold — that Bush fought and ultimately signed because he had no choice.

• McCain led the battle to restrict interrogation techniques of terror suspects and to ban torture.

• McCain went with Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) on a tough measure to curb climate change, something Bush denies is going on.

• McCain opposed the Bush tax cuts when they passed.

• McCain urged the Iraq surge, a posture Bush rejected for years before conceding its wisdom.

• McCain favors FDA regulation of tobacco and sponsored legislation to that effect, a position all but a handful of Republican Senators oppose.

• McCain’s energy bill, also with Lieberman, is a virtual blueprint for energy independence and development of alternate sources.

• After the Enron scandal, McCain introduced sweeping reforms in corporate governance and legislation to guarantee pensions and prohibit golden parachutes for executives. Bush opposed McCain’s changes and the watered-down Sarbanes-Oxley bill eventuated.

• McCain has been harshly critical of congressional overspending, particularly of budgetary earmarks, a position Bush only lately adopted (after the Democrats took over Congress).

By The Truth Hurts

August 29, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

MCCAIN PICKS A WOMAN FOR VP. ALASKA GOVERNER SARA PALIN…..KISS IT GOODBYE DEMOCRATS!! LOL DEMOCRATS FIGURED A WAY TO LOSE AGAIN BY NOT PICKING HILLARY!! THANK YOU OBAMA POOR JUDGEMENT AGAIN COST YOU THE ELECTION LOL SUCKERS!!!

MCCAIN / PALIN 2008 yeah baby!!!!!

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

How can anyone say snother person is a racist then call that person a racial slur. You people do know that “redneck” is a racial slur right?

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “John McCain has voted with George Bush ninety percent of the time. “

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “Why else would he define middle-class as someone making under five million dollars a year?”

Now, that is just stupid. Do you really think McCain thinks people making $5M / yr are middle class? I guess he did say UNDER $5M per year, not AROUND $5M per year. I think I make under $5M per year, like $4.9M under, so, I guess I am middle class.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Regarding tax breaks, ” but not one penny of tax relief to more than one hundred million Americans?”

Exactly which Americans are you referring to, Barack? By your numbers, 100M is about 30% of the population. Last time I checked, the Bush tax cuts impact 100% of Americans and McCain wants to keep them intact.

By zeke

August 29, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Obama has answered nothing! NOTHING! He is an empty suit pushed forward as a leader by liberals, black racist and a willing media! GOD forbid you fools actually elect this inexperienced moron who only has an agenda to socialize our government further than FDR, LBJ and WJC! FDR started our road to ruin! LBJ moved it forward! WJC tried to complete it with nationalized healthcare and immoral criminal activity! He should have been removed from office and put in prison for perjury! Obama has no plan! He has no rational ideas! He is an empty suit!!!!

By Mike

August 29, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Ya know, it really doesn’t matter. The Republicans have so alienated us (me) that it doesn’t matter who it is, I’m voting for Obama. I would have voted for Hillary, and certainly would have voted for a combined ticket. Biden is an excellent choice. So it doesn’t matter who McCain chooses for VP, McCain is toast.

By WDG

August 29, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Obama has clearly demonstated his intelligence and vision and proven that he is the better candidate - by far - and what our country desperately needs.

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Fabb4eyes yes and you spelling potatoe fool.

How about potato???

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

Now, here is THE FUNDAMENTAL difference between libs and conservatives that irrates me to no end every time I hear it mentioned…Obama, talking about poor people, said, “Born into poverty? Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps - even if you don’t have boots. You’re on your own.” in reference to ‘ownership society’ principles of conservatives.

No, it is not the governments responsibility to care for the economic well being of its citizens. In the days before the Great Depression, not only was ‘every man for himself’, but that is how everyONE wanted it. They did not want the govt in their lives at all. Just show up if we need protecting from foreign invaders. Along comes social security, now too many are depending on it and other social programs instead of depending on themselves. Govt isn’t a charity organization.

Not compassionate enough? A person living below poverty can get a high school education for free. Many jobs are available to high school graduates. This country needs flight attendants, waitresses, landscaping foremen, assembly line workers, etc. all of which are attainable by people born into poverty WITHOUT the aid of govt.

By Willie

August 29, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

WEll I head the big media were giving a standing ovating to HB Obama! Now, I know I can belive anything I read and hear on AJC, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS. How many votes can these news media get for HB Obama? Is that their ethical duties. Is that why they have protection under the first ammendment so they can pick a candidate and report only things that make that person more electable. Wow, liberals will surely destroy the real freedoms of this land if we do not pay attention. Be reasonable do not vote for a liberal!

By Citizen of the World

August 29, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

I was awed, inspired and heartened by Obama’s speech last night. He wants to develop a sound energy policy and move us toward alternative fuels and energy independence, he wants to close tax loopholes to make it less profitable for corporations to take jobs out of America, he wants to make sure that no American goes without health insurance, he wants to give tax relief to the middle class, he denounced the use of torture and wants to restore civil liberties undermined by the Bush administration, he wants to make it more possible for those who want a college education to get one, he pledged to use diplomacy over force and regain the trust and cooperation of our allies, he promises to get us out of Iraq. Can he do all this? Well, he can try, and that’s the main thing. Because nothing can be done without first being attempted. And I don’t hear McCain and the Republicans setting these goals. To the contrary, they try to claim everything is fine as is. I won’t vote for complacency.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “Unlike John McCain, I will stop giving tax breaks to corporations that ship jobs overseas”.

Democrats raise the minimum wage. Now it is even more profitable to ship jobs overseas. Democrats want to up corporate taxes (US operations only, since they can’t tax their foreign operations), thus, it becomes more profitable to operate overseas.

In Bush’s first term, taxes on dividends were reduced, and what happened? People began investing in dividend paying stocks by the droves, which INCREASED the govt take overall.

How about legislating so that it is more profitable to operate in the US and companies will do so.

By Mike

August 29, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Yep, he sure answered all of my criticisms with his super-duper speech!

I used to think I would vote for McCain, but now that Obama has “answered his critics”, I will vote for him.

Was anyone surprised that Tucker and Bookman loved Obama’s speech? Will anyone be surprised next week to find that Tucker and Bookman didn’t like McCain’s speech?

Partisan pundits like Tucker and Bookman are so boring and predictable. It’s like listening to Hannity.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “I will set a clear goal as President: in ten years, we will finally end our dependence on oil from the Middle East.”

Nice. I hope that happens, but we all know it won’t. That is too short of a time frame to be realistic. And guess what, it is just outside of his potential 2 terms, so that if it doesn’t happen in 10 years, then those last 2 years must be someone elses fault for why it didn’t happen. nice.

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Lets see no experience but his heart tells him to be president. MMMMMMM lets see…I’m a contractor but my heart tells me I really want to be an airline pilot… would you all fly with me in November?

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “we will make sure you can afford a college education.”

It is not everyone’s right to go to college. Nor is it the gov’ts responsibility to ensure that it is avaialble. First of all, if it became that accessible, then who is going to do the jobs that don’t require a college education. The labor pool would dry up worse than it is today, wages would escalate, and costs would soar.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “John McCain likes to say that he’ll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell - but he won’t even go to the cave where he lives.”

Now this is ridiculous. First of all, McCain does not control the US Armed Forces. He is not Commander in Chief, nor is he a high level general. He is a senator, same as Obama.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

So, Tucker said ‘Obama Answered’. No, he didn’t, and here is a nice piece describing how he didn’t

By Arch Stanton

August 29, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Mr. Hussein Obama would make a good used car salesman.

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Obama said, “But I will also go through the federal budget, line by line, eliminating programs that no longer work and making the ones we do need work better and cost less”

No he won’t. Not unless the prez gets the line item veto. Hasn’t happened yet, and there is no reason to believe it will. Did Obama fight in the Senate to reduce pork spending in bills and the budget? no

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

“This election is not about me, it’s about you”

..a remixed Clinton line that sounds as fake coming from Obama as it did from Bill..

By Reality

August 29, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

I think at this point, if someone choose John McCain it has to be for three reasons. First, you are extremely wealthy. Second, you are a partisan and will support a party blindly. Lastly, you will not vote for Obama based on race. People keep saying he is not experience, they dont know enough about him, is all an excuse and they dont have the courage to come out and say they are not comfortable voting for a black candidate. Obama is clearly more intelligent, charismatic, intuitive, than John MCcain. As for experience, i am willing to choose someone with a clear vision for the future instead of someone who will deliver more of the same Bush policies.

By Jim

August 29, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

AJC…Absent Journalistic Credibility

By Fabb4eyes

August 29, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

McCain 08: Tax cuts for the rich.

Obama 08: Tax cuts for the middle class.

Hillary/Michelle 08: Catfight! Rowwrr!

Rowwrr!

By Peadawg

August 29, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

For the love of God, Reality, stop pulling race into this. The race card is getting worn out. I could care less about what color he is. You know, Hitler and Castro were carasmatic too!

It’s not that I’m not comfortable voting for a black candidate, it’s that I’m not comfortable voting Robin Hood into office. BIG DIFFERENCE!

By logicman

August 29, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

That’s it. A 72 word article on the second coming? A 72 word article on the first half black presidential candidate. Some of these comments are longer. At least we didn’t have to slosh through your socialist whining and racist rants. Please just leave the country you hate so much Ms. Tucker. Just go.

By stepen ross

August 29, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

“By Reality

I think at this point, if someone choose John McCain it has to be for three reasons. First, you are extremely wealthy. Second, you are a partisan and will support a party blindly. Lastly, you will not vote for Obama based on race.”

This is typical ignorant and blind partisanship. The notion that anyone who doesn’t support your candidate is morally or intellectually defective is the height of self-delusion. You really think that half of the country is rich, stupid or racist? I feel sad for you and your twisted view of “reality”.

I plan to vote for McCain and none of the above conditions are true. I’m not rich. I voted for Clinton twice. I am choosing to raise my children in a neighborhood in which white folks are the minority. I think that Obama would be a decent President and I would support him if he wins. I think that most of Obama’s supporters are good people who have different policy views and world outlooks than mine.

I think like a grownup instead of like a fool so blinded by partisanship that I truly believe that anyone who disagrees with me must have something wrong with him. Unfortunately, the AJC is dominated by such fools as are their blog posters.

By Peadawg

August 29, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Also…I’ll pick Bush over Jimmy Carter anyday!

By Joe

August 29, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Let’s hear some more biased reporting. Only a complete fool would have believed the nonsense Obama was spewing last night. We will be off our dependence on foreign oil within 10 years. Only an idiot would think that. He will cut taxes for 95% of Americans. When has a democrat actually cut taxes? It’s a fact that the dems will let the Bush tax cuts expire in 2010 hereby raising all our taxes. The spectacle I saw last night reminded me of a documentary I saw once. The Guyana Tragedy. I saw people so blinded and fooled by someone they wouldn’t care if Obama committed some sort of heinous crime right in front of them. They still would worship him. This man is as mysterious as Austin Powers and is just as make believe. How could we possibly elect someone with ties to terrorists? Someone who’s taken money from convicted criminals such as Tony Rezco. Someone who sat in a raciest church for twenty years. At least John McCain and his profile are laid out for all to see….

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

I am going to eliminate crime in 3 years. I will make sure every american has a job, insurance and plenty of spendable cash. When President I will end terrorism. When President I will remember how my dad used to take care of us by working 2 shifts and never missing any of my ballgames and make sure that no citizen has to work overtime.

See anyone can say that they are going to do things, those all sound like a clear view of the future too. However all of you know I would not have a clue how to do this at all. So that is why people are so concerned Obama only says that he will do these things yet has no track record or anytime he has done or said how he will do them. Would you follow me to mars just because I said I could get you there.

By Jim

August 29, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Reality:

I suggest you try it (reality…that is)….

By Fabb4eyes

August 29, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

I believe McCain’s Cross in the dirt prison story.

Here’s why:

Anne Frank’s autobio relates a story about how she first learned about words representing real things in the world at a pump outside her house with her teacher pumping wah wah and Anne Franks feeling the wah wah on her hands and the teacher signing the letters to the word wah wah. When told that her story was awfully similar to Helen Kellers, Anne Frank turned her parents into the Nazis and became a spy for the Japanese, and today we know her as Whatsa Mata, Harry? (She needled Truman to death before nagasaki, where she was broadcasting her Rushannity like rants when the big one went off).

I hate traitors. All I’m sayin’

Bush/McCain 08: Four More Years.

Hey, that makes as much sense as rocket tubes enriching uranium.

By Mt Park girl

August 29, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Personally, I can’t wait to hear McCain’s speech. He’s always so, you know, eloquent. Guess he has the same speechwriters as Bush. Also very eloquent. I’m looking forward to hearing how he’s going to help this country get out of the mess the we’re in right now. Can any of you tell me one thing McCain has said that will help the people of this country?

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

sadfsafda, I am a black attorney who is not a multimillionaire and I’m supporting McCain….I need another option on your list please.

By Jim

August 29, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

In my 51rst year of life, why am I all of sudden conscience of my race?

Jim R.

By ObamaGirl

August 29, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Hmmmm….I find it interesting that so many republicans are so quick to criticize Obama’s plan when it’s obvious that McCain will give us much more of the same. Obama is offering change from the past 4 years which this country greatly needs. I enjoyed the speech, am quite confident that Biden will be a great assest and am ready to cast my vote against McCain (BTW, I supported Bush for the last election).

By Shawny

August 29, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

ObamaGirl said, “it’s obvious that McCain will give us much more of the same.”

really? How do you figure? You are sippin the same kooky koolaid.

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

“By Reality

I think at this point, if someone choose John McCain it has to be for three reasons. First, you are extremely wealthy. Second, you are a partisan and will support a party blindly. Lastly, you will not vote for Obama based on race.”

Wow, I do not meet any of those requierments but still plan to vote for McCain. I think at this point, your premise is false. Try again.

By Rudwaan

August 29, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

If truth hurts then you should be in a world of pain, Mccain is another Bush, Bush and 911? Bush and Katrina? Bush and the Halliburton? Bush and the mega-oil giants bleeding the American public? Bush and Osama Bin Laden? Bush and Iraq’s WMD? Bush and lies? Bush and Prescott Bush who financed the Nazis? Bush and McCain? Bush and McCain? Bush and McCain?

The Step to This initiative.

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

How do you propose to spend 150 billion dollars and cut taxes for 95% of the pop. If that can possibly done then the top 5% of wealth will not be teh same people next year as each would be responsible for about 10 billion per person(that’s 1 billion a year from the people he says he wants to hire more american workers). Do some of you people look at the things he says or are you so obessed worshiping the second coming that you fail to have time to do the math of his economy.

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

wonderwoman do you want to be caught off guard as the country of Georgia was the other day, Obama wants to completely disarm the U.S. are you ready for that follow this link everyone

http://macsmind.com/wordpress/2008/06/08/obama-wants-to-protect-america/

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

McCain choses women. Game over..

By professional skeptic

August 29, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

The party that has borrowed and spent America into financial oblivion — the party that has made our country beholden to the very nations that would like to see America crumble and break — does not deserve another four years.

It is time to STOP sending boatloads upon boatloads of oil money to the Middle East, and time to STOP borrowing money hand over fist from Asian nations.

The Republicans had eight years to work on these problems, but chose only to dig America’s hole deeper.

Their track record is bsolutely disgusting. They do not deserve another four years.

By Honestman

August 29, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

After skimming the long list of comments, I am ever more certain that if John McCain chose to urinate on one of his knee jerk Republican supporters an observation that it must be raining would be forthcoming.

By Miss Ann

August 29, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Obama was wise in that he didn’t try to link his remarks nor his campaign to the MEMORY of MLKjr. But the likes of John Lewis won’t let him or NDs forget. It’s time to move on boys. No, I’m not a suporter or Obama nor do I intend to give him my vote, but John McCain is my age and he’s a little too old, let’s hope he chooses a younger running mate. But what President except Bush ever relied on the VP for important decisions?

By Goldie

August 29, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Sarah Palin— HA! Let’s just see how McBush tries to s@ck up to women with that one… Both candidates are very ANTI-CHOICE and will not be elected by the majority of Americans!

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

wonderwoman do you want to be caught off guard as the country of Georgia was the other day, Obama wants to completely disarm the U.S. are you ready for that?

I do not understand why you are asking me this question? Please explain and/or provide context.

By Miss Ann

August 29, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Obama used wisdom in not attaching himself to the coattail of the late MLKjr. It’s time Rep. Lewis and his crowd lear it’s a new day and time to move on.

By B-Bro

August 29, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Barack Obama is an immensely talented man whose talents have been largely devoted to crafting, and chronicling, his own life. Not things. Not ideas. Not others, Not institutions. But himself.

By Peadawg

August 29, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Obama just officially lost…he didn’t pick Hilldabeast and McCain picked Palin.

McCain/Palin ‘08

By ThaMan

August 29, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Tucker was there crying right beside Oprah! If I were black, I would want a black president too. But this guy is not the one start the legacy. He’s done NOTHING! He can’t do what he has said! Show me some workable plans! If he is elected, we will REAP THE WHIRLWIND!!!!!!!!

By Brent

August 29, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Ms. Cynthia,

All I can say is that after listening to the “Son of Heaven” and carefully reviewing the financial plan offered for consumption to the American Public, every CPA and economic planner schooled in America will have to get a gubbament job because the core economic priniciples of finance and accounting we were all taught are now obviously irrelevent.

Since we all now know that the annointed one can walk on water, I suppose his next act will be to walk on water out in the Gulf and turn Gustav away from the Texas / LA coast.

Answered his Critics?

THAT IS ABOVE HIS PAY SCALE.

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

McCain to Obama: Checkmate. :)

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

That maverick McCain always seems to shake things up. He likes thumbing his nose, at Bush, and now Obama.

This doesn’t seem like more of the same..

By Andrew

August 29, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Please people, why all of the racial remarks. This isn’t about race, it’s about who’s better fitted to manage this country.

Just because McCain was a prisoner of war doesn’t make him more qualified. Also, I’ve got news for you; McCain has NEVER even been a Govenor so therefore, he DOESN’T Have any experience either. btw. We all know that they don’t make the decisions alone. The greatest leaders (Clinton, Bill Gates, Fortune 500 CEO’s, etc.) all have great leaders around them. What makes you think that Obama won’t. The republicans have ran this country into the ground and we are hated ALL around the world.

Can you honestly tell me that we should be in Iraq and not in Afghan (Where Osama is;The people who actually attacked us)

You PEOPLE ARE THE REAL IGNORANT ONES!!!!!

By Susan

August 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Now that McCain has chosen a women VP, it’s all over but the cryin’.

By Kevin

August 29, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

I have a theory that every person who wants to be able to vote must sit through one semester of economics.

If you did, you would realize that Obama’s math doesn’t hold. His policies will kill job creation cold.

But I guess that doesn’t matter. All that matters is HOPE! and CHANGE!

By Mom

August 29, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Andrew…unfortunately, this IS about race. It will ALWAYS be about race as long as there are different races. Many people (Democrats included) are NOT ready for a “black” president. (Actually, he is not black, but bi-racial.) He should be embracing his caucasian roots as strongly as he embraces his black roots.

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

ThaMan, I don’t want a black president just because I’m black. I want a good president.

By Biff

August 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

I did not realize how bad off my life really was until I listened to Obama’s speech last night

Biff

By RealityKing

August 29, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Governor Sarah Palin!? Oh my..

What an end to Cynthia’s historical blog from Denver!!

By JD Roberts

August 29, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

Obama is once again mis-leading the public. A capital gains tax (abbreviated: CGT) is a tax charged on capital gains, the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset that was purchased at a lower price. The most common capital gains are realized from the sale of stocks, bonds, precious metals and property.

In the United States, individuals and corporations pay income tax on the net total of all their capital gains just as they do on other sorts of income, but the tax rate for individuals is lower on “long-term capital gains,” which are gains on assets that had been held for over one year before being sold. The tax rate on long-term gains was reduced in 2003 to 15%, or to 5% for individuals in the lowest two income tax brackets (See progressive tax). Short-term capital gains are taxed at a higher rate: the ordinary income tax rate. The reduced 15% tax rate on eligible dividends and capital gains, previously scheduled to expire in 2008, has been extended through 2010 as a result of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act signed into law by President Bush on May 17, 2006 (P.L. 109-222). In 2011 these reduced tax rates will “sunset,” or revert to the rates in effect before 2003, which were generally 20%.

IE companies pay income taxes on their capital gains so if you raise my income taxes so in reality, this guy is sharp but will causes taxes on small business to increase and small business operate and create over 70% of the jobs in the US.

If you want to create US jobs, reduce the personal and corporate tax rate, improve the educational system, reduce or elimate unions, get rid of corporate welfare programs lobbyist in Washington love.

Obama is almost as good as Slick Wiley since he is a lawyer

By Jimmy

August 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Dear Andrew,

I am white and I never thought much about race until now—-the democrats remind me of my color everyday.

By amelia

August 29, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Not only did Obama answer his critics, he also remined people that this government is only as good as we make it. He can provide the necessary programs to bring about change, but we need to realize our own responsibilites to our families, the environment and this society.

By Fernando

August 29, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Ms. Tucker, anybody can read a speech… We still do not know who Obama is, or what he did as a “community organizer” since you and other journalists just refuse to investigate him…

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

It is strange to me that the people who seem to support Obama and his speeches and ideas are the peole who need to listen to them. Last night he talked about self relaiability and picking your own self up. His supporters are the same ones (as is he ) that support more and bigger government. His supporters are the ones on welfare, or are recieving earned income credits. What a joke some people do not pay taxes they get paid by the government for being a loser in life. That is a real good policy, reward laziness not prosperity. So you supporters of Obama need to decide are you actually going to work and listen to what your candidate said last night.(it may change in a week or two after some new polls come out) Or are you more inclined to continue to wait on the government to suckle on the government milk.

By HotChick

August 29, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Who are you crazy people out there. Are you that well positioned financially that you are not feeling any of the economic crisis that the average American is feeling. Now your 72 year old candidate-elect has chosen a 44 year old inexperienced woman from Alaska as his running mate to possibly run the US of America. What happens if he “checks - out”? Welll! you will get exactly what you deserve. I know how to survive!

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Hot chick, everyone is feeling the crunch of the economic situation, however believe it or not there are more important issues than money to some of us out here and that does not make us crazy. It just so happens that many repubs. are just more fiscally responsible than manyof the Obama faithful. Since you want it to be about money it would be in your interst to know that the man claiming to cut taxes for 95% has in the past voted over 90 times to raise taxes and he even supported and voted for a measure that would raise taxes for anyone making over 42,000. That is not matching up with his past record. Unless 95% of us make less than 42,000 sounds like someone is caught in a lie.

By Maria Davidson

August 29, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

I agree…Obama answered his critics with every answer they could want…but they will still not be satisfied. I kind of agree that it was…audacious, but then he understands the ‘audacity of hope.” One of the comments above mentions that the problem will always be racial for some people, and the criticisms which have become ridiculous are just a cover for the racial problem that people feel guilty about and therefore cannot articulate it. Too bad. Let’s hope there are enough people to spare to vote for him in spite of those that will never admit to it.

By wonderwoman

August 29, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

By tcoach

August 29, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Great post wonderwoman why are all those people cheering for tax cuts? 45% of people do not pay taxes after rebates and all so what are they wanting the government to give them money. Obama’s speech last night was masterfully written and convincingly delivered. But I ask did he ever say how? Because I am admittedly not good at math but the numbers do not add up. While he still has yet to answer questions about his past, i.e. Wright, Ayers, lying about being listed as a muslim, voting to increase taxes…..

By Hilton

August 29, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Words that swell with emotions, void of real substance often leave us hungry for real truth.I find it difficult to support a politician that speaks of “change” but has no record of having produced it before. It is utter foolishness to think that life does not begin with conception. Therefore, I could never support the Democratic party, or its presidential candidate that feels that life is a”punishment” out of the right circumstances. Most of us wouldn’t be here today if our parents felt that way. Then, where is the respect for God. The Giver of Life through Jesus Christ.It is impossible for me to believe that one who has no regard for the unborn, can respect, and represent the living with honesty. So, what is this election really about? Power, and the pursuit of money. Each has no boundary of racial considerations.

By HotChick

August 29, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

tCoach You are right the economy is just one part of the platform puzzle; of course there is education; health care; social security reform; the military; immigration issues; abortion issues; gay rights all of these issues were addressed by the candidate on last evening. Candidate Obama gave a brief outline on where he stood on all of these issues. As for the tax hike issue — the precentage of the hike is from the loopholes created by the “repubs” for large cooperations and upper income level wage earners. Tell me this tcoach how is it that a CEO of a cooperation can receive a 5 million dollar raise and the people who actually do the work and out there in the trenches barely recieve a 3% yearly raise. Why is it when a cooperation downsizes and employees are released they automatically loose their health care benefits? If they have a pre-existing illness the premimum for COBRA is more than they can afford. The the “repubs” tell them to go and get another job! “WHERE” Every corporation I know has a hiring Freeze! These are degreed people. Some of them can’t even get a Walmart job. I am glad that you made wise financial decisions that will return dividends to you (I did too); but what about your fellowman, your grandchildren — do you even care! You need to pray tcoach!

By Not Surprised

August 29, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Yes, the game is on. And Obama showed that he need not stoop to the republicans level to get on with the game. Now watch the republicans gather to trounce on our hopes with more of their baseless attacks negativity. It’s interesting that details are demanded of Obama but broad generalities are acceptable from McCain. And the answer is not that we know McCain. We only think we do. Look at his record of serving in the senate. He truly is a military hero, but he is a mediocre, at best, senator.

By ldif

August 29, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

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By Benny

August 29, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

…and every detail was read off of a teleprompter. He was hitting those 45 degree and 90 degree angles like never before. The democratic voters will also believe his rhetoric. They will take his comments at face value and look no further into what he is saying. Example, BO said that he would “…eliminate capital gains taxes for the small businesses and start-ups..” Most of your democratic voters will applaude this until someone explains to them that small business and startups dont pay capital gains taxes, they pay income taxes. unfortunately these people are allowed to vote.

By MRG

August 29, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Shawny you said the following regarding Obabma’s views on a college education:

“It is not everyone’s right to go to college. Nor is it the gov’ts responsibility to ensure that it is avaialble. First of all, if it became that accessible, then who is going to do the jobs that don’t require a college education. The labor pool would dry up worse than it is today, wages would escalate, and costs would soar.”

You are kidding right? I’m all for a good debate but this comment is just straight ignorant. If I could jump through my computer screen and slap some sense into you I would. Regarless of which canidate wins I’m sure they would not share your views on this one.

By Rudwaan

August 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Are you really that gullible truth hurts everyone knows that the only reason McCain made this last minute in the clutch choice is because he wants to pull Hillary’s army, NOT BECAUSE SHE IS THE BEST CHOICE, which means McCain is excersing poor judgement by gambling away 4 years on a political move.

Everyone knows that what happens on the campaign trail stays on the campaign trail, but if McCain should by some stroke of ‘insanity’ on the American public’s part win this election, he will be saddled with his choice for 4 years, AND THAT WILL BE EVIDENT.

The Step To This Initiative

By Harv

August 29, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

USA independent of Middle East oil in 10 years!!!! More pie in the sky from Mr. Obama.

By Frankie58

August 29, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to see what Cynthia is going to write about Gov Palin…..we will see her true self then won’t we!!!!

By Mitchell

August 29, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

What the hell are you people still unsure about?

As if George Bush ever communicates to the degree that you have any idea what the F he’s talking about. It’s nice that we suddenly now have standards and expectations of competency from our presidential candidates but since when does a Bush speech contain any real content?

You either like George Bush or consider him an unbelievable failure. You either were impressed and inspired by Obama’s speech, which said everything Democrats have been trying to say for the last 8 years but better and more effectively, or you weren’t.

And please don’t say like him but you still don’t know what he stands for. The man wrote two books, READ THEM!

More than once during his speech I applauded and raised my hand in the air and I’m not ashamed to say I was by myself.

Obama. McCain. Take your pick. I hope it’s Obama but if it’s not, fine. Just don’t let people hear you say you’re still undecided.

By old91A10

August 29, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

I didn’t hear where he explained why he and the jerks in the DNC perverted the primary campaigns; refused to impeach or censure; supported retroactive FISA immunity; abandoned campaign and election reforms; rejected universal or single payer healthcare; supported the Class Action Fairness act; equivocate and deceived on deployment of troops; abandoned marriage rights, women’s control of their own bodies, LGBT issues; repeatedly supported the Patriot Act; fear and refusal to debate other candidates; adulation of the failures RWR and GHWB at the expense WJC and HRC; moving right of and orthogonal to progressive principles.

By old91A10

August 29, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it something. Regardless of whether or not I agree with them, commenters from all over the political spectrum continually demonstrate more analytical skills than the person paid to do it.

By Nobama please

August 29, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

By Mom

Andrew…unfortunately, this IS about race. It will ALWAYS be about race as long as there are different races. Many people (Democrats included) are NOT ready for a “black” president. (Actually, he is not black, but bi-racial.) He should be embracing his caucasian roots as strongly as he embraces his black roots.

This completely explains the stupidity of people.

There is ONLY ONE RACE! it is called the “Human Race”. People are made up of different ethnic backgrounds not races.

By KJ Copeland

August 29, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

what details? it was all promises and no substance.

By old91A10

August 29, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

@ Andrew August 29, 2008 11:09 AM I’ve gone back over every comment, and see very, very few racist (though still objectionable) remarks — in fact, they swing both ways.

The tcoach comment (using redneck is racist too) is right on the money.

I am going to add that even a person who might be besieged with racist assaults becomes a racist when they make false accusations. That is, they are using racial differences rather than clear reasoning to make some kind of point (like your desperate one).