Political Insider

By Todd

June 28, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

$10,000 for a picture with Obama??? If those aren’t elitest liberals, i don’t know what is…

By Michael

June 28, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Party of the people? Just not you and me.

By Dean

June 28, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

They should set up a “dunk” booth (circus style). I would pay $2300 to throw a softball to see him dunked. Vote for Barr!! All I hear is how Obama is going to change things, but he won’t tell us how. Listen to Barr’s speech….at least he has a plan.

By betty boop

June 28, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Todd, if the price sounds steep to you, look at it this way. You just haven’t been hearing much talk about Dem fund raising and the big buck fund raisers in Ga have been Repugnican for a lot of years. Dems raising this kind of money in Ga is healthy sign of good things to come. What did you call Repugnicans who handed the same kind of money to W and his henchman, Repugnican elitist conservatives?

Truth is, running for President is expensive.

Randy, just cause you can see him in Carrollton free, does not mean you ought to do that. To elect a Dem money needs to be collected at every whistle stop whether or not its black tie or blue jean. Put your money where your interests lie, in change for the country and Carrollton.

Betty Boop

By Jermaine

June 28, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

$2300 to see Obama??? Just show the organizer don’t care about poor people, they just want our votes!That is way too expensive in these tough economic times.

By EMMA

June 28, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Dean I listened to Barr. Now you listend to Obama because if you do listen or read he always states how is going to make a change. NOW miracles are not going to happen in four years because it didn’t take four years for others to f*#) it up.

By John

June 28, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

For you local yokels who know nothing about politics (see GA political leadership), such a fundraiser is the norm. The cost is only an issue because its Senator Obama. He doesn’t get special pricing for fuel, campaign literature, TV time etc. The only difference is that he has energized people like me who never contributed to a campaign. My wife and I will be giving our $2300. I wish I had the $10K.

By ronda

June 28, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Oh good grief - you can’t run a campaign on $50 a head. A Porsche can cost upwards of $80,000 doesn’t mean you have to get it. You can learn what you need to know about Obama’s political platform by reading on the internet.

By Common Sense

June 28, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

It’s a fundraiser!!! You are paying $2,300 to raise funds, not to just see Obama. If you do not want to donate the total amount allowed under law, don’t go to the event. Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians all have fundraisers to raise funds! DUH!!!!!

By Robin

June 28, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

Grow up please, to the bumpkins who obviously don’t understand how politics work. This is why I seldom read the AJC. ALL presidential candidates hold these big, fancy, fund raiser dinners/events. This is how they fund their campaigns for travel costs and advertising across the country. They also fund the DNC so that they can pay for the convention in August. If you paid attention, you would know that the RNC is flush with money for their convention. The dems are playing catch-up! If you will remember, Obama held one of his first really large rallies last year at GA Tech. He attracted over 20,000 people who paid $0 to see him speak. Unfortunately, in this stage of the game, only those with very deep pockets will be able to attend this event. But I sincerely hope he attracts lots of bigwigs so that he can collect so much money that he will blow McCain out of the water! GO OBAMA ‘08!!!

By Edward

June 28, 2008 5:18 PM | Link to this

I would not pay 10cents to see Obama

By Dave

June 28, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

I hear they are serving all the fried chicken and watermelon you can eat…..

By Dave

June 28, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

All You Can Eat Fried Chicken and Watermelon For $2,300. I Guess Food Prices Really Are Increasing…

By braq

June 28, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Most African-Americans asking for change are asking for a lot less than $10,000.

By Betty Boop

June 28, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Betty Boop thinks that Obama is turning into what he said he wasn’t. I have rethought the idea that this kind of fundraising is healthy. After some more thought, I feel that this sort of event sends the wrong message. What is the difference between Obama and McCain with this sort of event. We have spent years berating the Republicans for this kind of largess.

Betty Boop

By fedupingwinnett

June 28, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t pay that kind of money to see anyone, Osamba Obama, McCan’t or Barr none.

By Taxpayer

June 28, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

It’s only $2300. That’s nothing compared to how much more everyone will be paying to the gov’t under his socialist agenda.

By Jean

June 28, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Some of “you” people on this blog are funny. I love to see these remarks because you show yourself approved. Meaning I know your true color and some people say racism is over. I’m black and I don’t eat watermelon & fried chicken is not on my list of foods. Now fried catfish that’s what I’m talking about. This is why people should not stereotype because everybody is not the same regardless of color. GOD please bless the twisted people and if you don’t believe in God, have a happy existence. JEAN IS FOR CHANGE regardless of what color I am. GOOD OBAMA ‘08.

By Jean

June 28, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Some of “you” people on this blog are funny. I love to see these remarks because you show yourself approved. Meaning I know your true color and some people say racism is over. I’m black and I don’t eat watermelon & fried chicken is not on my list of foods. Now fried catfish that’s what I’m talking about. This is why people should not stereotype because everybody is not the same regardless of color. GOD please bless the twisted people and if you don’t believe in God, have a happy existence. JEAN IS FOR CHANGE regardless of what color I am. GO OBAMA ‘08.

By Todd

June 28, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this

Betty Boop-

Are you so low class that you resort to insulting everyone that is republican? Why not just post your thoughts?

By Claucworc

June 28, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

There are folks in Atlanta that will gladly pay this to support the Democratic party and Obamas candidacy. If you are one of those that dont have it, its ok…….just because its the democratic party doesnt mean it should be a discount function. Stop hating on the fact that this is the first candidate in a long time that people really want to hear what he has to say. Im sure Bush charged a lot more so his supporters could listen to him STRATEGERIZE……and you elected him twice for this level of brilliance

By YES WE CAN

June 28, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

This is AWESOME news!

I can’t wait to attend and get a picture with President Obama. This is history happening right in front of our eyes folks!

OBAMA will be to our country, what what Tiger Woods is to golf … A CLASSY CHAMPION!

Very exciting times …indeed.

By Jessica

June 28, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

Please get over your “poverty” mentality. This is the norm for a campaign fundraiser. Trust me, McCain is having the same type of fundraiser. If you can’t afford to go, shut up and wait for the TV news stations to show you a glimpse of it on the 11 o’clock news. If you had any smarts about yourself, you would know that Obama has asked us average Americans for donations of $5, $10,$25. Some people can more than afford the $10,000.

By Mickey

June 28, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

If that’s elitist, what do you call Bush and the rest of the GOP? I, wait, I know — privileged insiders who want to make sure no one else gets in.

By Mickey

June 28, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

If that’s elitist, what do you call Bush and the rest of the GOP? I, wait, I know — privileged insiders who want to make sure no one else gets in.

By JMB

June 28, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

The envy… The “bitterness”… Yeah, I said it. You folks must be the ones, the lonely ones, who are still in that tiny percentage that thinks dubya is the man. Scary!!!

BTW, what do you think McCain charges to come to his lightly attended fund raisers?

Is it the Dem’s fault that we support our candidates? If you think JM is such the maan, belly up. Don’t get mad or be “bitter” at the Dems for being excited and willing to help the cause.

Thank God we will finally have someone with a clue and a command of the English language, in the WH. Looooong over due.

Two words… President Obama. Get used to it. :-)

By JMB

June 28, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

BTW, I find it hysterical that the Dems finally have a candidate that raises some cash and the Reps want to fuss about it.

Talk about pot meet kettle… Tooo funny!

By Obama Moma

June 28, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

How much for a photo doing the terrorist fist pump?

By Posting on AJC 101

June 28, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Mickey, if you just push “post” ONCE it will take!

and JMB…hysterical is the word alright - if you really think the closet Muslim Man will be the president!

By Tom Ga Hunter

June 28, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

It only cost me $2,000.00 to have my picture taken with Reagan, talk about inflation..

By JMB

June 28, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

“Muslim Man”… Wow! That covers it.

BTW, there’s about as much chance of JM winning as there is of your boy dubya’s approval rating ever even sniffing 35% or of us finding WMD in Iraq or of dubya putting two coherent sentences together or… I can go on and on and on and on…

Again, two words… And oh how I hate it for ya. :-)

By Borat Obama

June 28, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

Wow, now THAT’S a man of the people. I’m sure glad he isn’t your typical politician, or so he claims.

By Borat Obama

June 28, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Because Mickey, you liberal asshats are always complaining about the ‘evil, rich’ Republicans. In your definition doesn’t this make Obama one of the “evil ones” now or will you be the hypocrite most of your ilk are?

By BMJ - man in the mirror

June 28, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

WMD = Mustard Gas used on the Kurds, are you really that stupid?? Of course you are, you’re voting for the “whitey” hater, just ask Michelle!

By Borat Obama

June 28, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

JMB, it’s not complaining, it’s called throwing it back in your face. For years idiots like you complained the money, and now you can’t take the heat of being called a hypocrite?

By Borat Obama

June 28, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

JMB, it’s not complaining, it’s called throwing it back in your face. For years idiots like you complained about the money, and now you can’t take the heat of being called a hypocrite?

By betty boop

June 28, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

Thar she blows. The 5:33 PM Posting is the liar Boop not the real Boop. Betty just finished a fund raiser today and knows how hard it is to do and what a blessing the big contributors are. They sure put our event over the top. Bless em. More power to Obama — I am not rethinking anything. I urge everyone to give everything they can and if they can afford a 10K cut, go for it and God bless.

Betty Boop

By Mike

June 28, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

Mccain will do the EXACT same thing at some point. He’ll hold a $2300 per plate dinner and pick up a few hundred grand.

By tater

June 28, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

If OB really wanted to make a smooth move, he should have his fund raising event on Sweet Auburn. Still could have charged the same amount—-but it would sent a hell of a different message than the message being sent by holding his event at 103 West in Buckhead.

I am white and I would feel more comfortable on Sweet Auburn than I would in fashionable Buckhead.

Tater

By Who is Betty BOOB?

June 28, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

Yeah, but will women with towels on their heads be allowed to sit behind him this time?

By georg newnan

June 28, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

Let the man raise his campaign money.

When MC comes, let him do his thing too.

Those that got the money and want to go, hey do so. Campaign ain’t cheap these days. Gas is high!

By Rose in Atlanta

June 28, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

Great idea for raising funds which are so badly needed. I agree it would have been a smooth move to hold the event on Sweet Auburn Ave. I agree that “Buckhead” is not the safest place although the perception is that it is more safe.

Hope that the Democrats will catch up in raising funds. Thank goodness for the grass roots movement for Obama that allowed record-breaking funds to be raised during the Primary. Although, I cannot attend at this point, I will contribute my $1,000 to help the Democrats regain the Whitehouse and set our country back on the path to freedom and prosperity!

These are historic times and I am glad to be part of the action. I plan on going to Washington in ‘09 when Obama takes the Oath of Office. Yes We Can Make Change We Can Believe In!

My prayers are for our country as we seek to live up to our creed that all men are created equal. Our image as Americans has increased with the prospect of Obama becoming our next President.

May God Bless the Obama Family and God Bless America and lovers of freedom and peace around the World!

By Mrs Robinson

June 28, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

Is this the same candidate that was against big money donors? Oh, that was BEFORE he needed the money! CAN YOU SAY TERM LIMITS!!!!!

one six year president term two six year senator terms 3 FOUR year congress terms

By Leroy James

June 28, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

You mean I can vote for Mr. Obama, but can’t get close enough to take a picture. What’s up with that. I would think that my vote couldn’t be bought. I’m disapointed Mr. Obama

By Monica is that you?

June 28, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Rose, it’s time to come back to reality….remember what the dems said in 06?

Oh yeah, they stopped funding the war, they stopped pork spending, *they stopped8 NOTHING! they got their house in order….LIES, LIES and MORE LIES!

By The Truth

June 28, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Republicans invented this kind of fundraiser. The Republican party pretends to care for evangelicals but repeatedly acst in the interest of big business. Wake up people, it’s just business.

By NRR

June 28, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

Dave, you biggot, ignorant, southern jackass!!! It’s 2008 not 1960, grow the f—k up and change your mentality!!!

By So much for America, NRR

June 28, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

You do know there are NO fried foods at the Democrapic convention…

By Spare Me

June 28, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

Used to only cost like $20 to see Willie B.

By Stew

June 28, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

As a contributer to Obama during the primary I was thriled he defeated the devil (HRC) which was my only reason to give $. Now I am voting for Bob Barr, Barrack, you are too liberal and John McCain is an adulterer and also a liberal. Go Bob Barr!

By Claucworc

June 28, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

I cant believe some of these folks are allowed to vote, but this explains why this country allows an idiot to steal the Presidency without winning the vote, allows him to be in bed with the Saudis, and allows the same Saudis to blow up the world trade, while he plays games with the military and the world oil supply.

But yet they want to point out insignificant stuff in Obamas background. U just elected a president that never succeeded in running anything in his life…TWICE…please dont expect us to respect your judgement anymore.

By Stew

June 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

You are correct. You need to vote for Bob Barr!

By mirandarocks

June 29, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

It’s too bad that to see a political candidate for the most part you have to fork over a ton of money. I remember when I lived in Ohio in ‘84 I saw both Walter Mandale and Ronald Reagan at rallies that were open to the public. That was then and unfortunately this is now.

By Outspoken One

June 29, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this

Wow…I think alot of people have got off the topic here.

Obama campaign is doing the same thing every other presidential canidate has done. He is raising funds for the campaign..just like any other person! So whats the big issue?

Like someone else said you are not paying to see him but paying to help FUNDRAISING! If you feel that is unreasonable thats fine and well but don’t knick his campaign…actually Obama has given some of his money to Clinton…but him raising funds is a bad thing? Ha…that is funny.

Its so sad that we have ignorant people in this world who are not able to be open minded about all situations…including electing an African-American as President…is he not “qualified” for the position like everyone else running?

The ignorant comments ( i.e. fried chicken and watermelon) are not needed.

It is better to keep your mouth close and allow people to believe you are ignorant then to open your mouth and remove all doubt…..

THINK ABOUT IT!

By Akponi,Lucky

June 29, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

Iam ad died heart fan or supporter of Brack Obama for President and even whr he will president,i do not have that much,but will hanging around there should incase i got a heaper ticket. I am discourage for ammount,aterall i don;t work on saturdays,there are other thing i can fit myself and family into that will continue to elevate Barack. Go Barack Obama Go.

By Lola

June 29, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

What a disgrace some of you are to Atlanta and White Americans. The pathetic, ignorant, racist comments really show that some people are stalled in the evolution process. Catch up with the times, you bumpkins! You don’t have to like the candidate but you also don’t have show what an idiot you are to dislike him because of the color of his skin! I hope he wins just to spite YOU! HAHHAA! FYI-Campaining costs money…if you can’t afford it…don’t go. It really is that simple.

By Lucky

June 29, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

I do not have that much because i do not have that money to spend. But my support for Barack Obama is 100% plus.Come july 7th,i will be around there. I have donated several times to the campaign and remain a strong backer untill the end (barack Obama in the white house) Money is not discourging me aterall i see him every day on my HDTV but if they had made it free or a little affordable to us, i think that could have been fantastic.

By Marci

June 29, 2008 4:48 AM | Link to this

Dean…

You are stupid. If you have been following the campaign, you would have heard the platform of Senator Obama. What you are simply doing is repeating the rhetoric of the right-wing bigots on talk radio.

By just an observation

June 29, 2008 6:17 AM | Link to this

According to other news sources Obama has raised over 100 million to date, compared to 41 million by McCain. Obama has also already spent more than double what McCain has raised. IMHO this does not show a wise use of funds by Obama. I expect a major tax increase if he plans to spend our tax dollars this way.

A side note, Obama recently made a quiet trip to Walter Reed to visit wounded veterans. He commented that they and their families have received substandard care under the Bush administration. Oddly enough, this is more under the control of Congress than the President. If this is such a problem, why haven’t the Democrats in Congress started working to fix things.

By B-Bro

June 29, 2008 6:28 AM | Link to this

Do the American people have blinders on, it’s a real nice slogan ‘vote for change’ but can you tell us how your going to go about it. This just scares the hell out of me to think we would actually vote someone in like this. I pray that people like Andrew Young or someone with his caliber of experience is in the background making some decisions and not this ‘gift of the gab’ Obama and his not so proud wife….. God Bless America…..

By Brian

June 29, 2008 6:52 AM | Link to this

Why the low poll results for republicans? Because Conservatism married Fascism. (While that’s not technically a gay marriage it does require reams of lederhosen, and isn’t that the same thing)?

By Obama '08

June 29, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

I’m ready for change. Almost anything would be better than the clowns we have in the whitehouse now. Not meaning to be racist or anything, but the white man has always run this country, they have tried and failed. Give someone else a chance and you may be in for a pleasant surprise.

By Obama '08

June 29, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

The white power structure is crumbling… how sad!

By Lynne

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

LOL @ people who think $2300 per person is a “big money donor”

By E-Roll

June 29, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

Well if $2300 per person makes Obama an “elitist”, I guess he and McCain are the same person:

John McCain returns to Illinois for a finance reception in Chicago on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

Individuals or couples who raise or contribute $100,000 are invited to a Leadership Reception, along with the main reception. Individuals or couples who raise or contribute $25,000 are invited to a Finance Committee Reception, along with the main reception. Individuals or couples who raise or contribute $10,000 are invited to a Photo Opportunity, along with the main reception. Tickets for the main reception and a VIP Viewing, are $2,300 per person. Tickets to the main reception are $1,000 per person. The Leadership Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; the Finance Committee Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.; the Photo Opportunity begins at 6:30 p.m.; and the Main Reception begins at 7:00 p.m.

All events take place at the Drake Chicago, at 140 East Walton Place. Business Attire is requested.

People this is the race for the President of the United States of America. This is not the run off for the school board in Pike County, no offense taken to the Pike County school board, lol. It takes millions of dollars to play in this arena, that is just the nature of the beast.

By JMB

June 29, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

Again, a Dem beating the Rep’s at their own game and they have the “audacity” to be upset about it?!?!?!

The tranparency and ignorance is too funny! What is even funnier is that they don’t even realize it.

BTW, when it comes to taxes, take a gander at this. Ny guess is that the bulk of you folks aren’t in the group that would get higher rates from Obama. You might also want to pay attention to what both plans do to the debt. Ya know, you fiscal conservatives are supposed to be so good at keeping it down… Except that in this case McCains causes it to go up TWO trillion more than does Obama. Ouch!!!!

http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/11/news/economy/candidatestaxproposalstpc/index.htm?postversion=2008061111

Man, reality must truly suck for you Reps, in SOOOOO many ways.

By cjack

June 29, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

Didn’t know that ribs and watermelon was so expensive!

By Joyce

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

$2300 is the maximum an individual can donate to a candidate. Our esteemed lawmakers passed that law. I don’t know how they are getting by with the $10,000 picture/dinner deal. Need that one explained to me. I haven’t donated to Obama and never will. Don’t approve of his nomination nor will I ever approve of his presidency should he win.

By cjack

June 29, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Will Hillary and Bill be serving the guests?,afterall they need something to do since they’re no longer in the running.

By kevin

June 29, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Oh yes what a visit from Obama maybe his preist will come n slam america again.Are maybe he go n kiss Iran president butt.Are yet have more people fired from jobs…Gee whiz n i not votein for Obama i votein for McCain anyway!

By Tony

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

LISTEN UP LISTEN UP!!!!

THE TOP CONTRIBUTOR TO GEORGE WALKER BUSH WAS MBNA!!!! MBNA THEN “WROTE” THE NEW BANKRUPTCY LAW THAT BENEFITS CREDIT CARD COMPANIES ON GEORGE BUSH’S BEHALF!!!!

It is not cheap to run a campaign but if Obama wants to run it and take “willing contributions”, then so be it…

THE FACT THAT IT IS, THOSE THAT HAVE SOMETHING NEGATIVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM AND HOW HE IS DOING THINGS WERE “NEVER” GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM!!!

So what has he lost???? NOTHING!!!!

By Scott D

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

Obamas NEW Taxes:

Surrender in Iraq Tax, New Healthcare Tax, New Global Warming Tax, New FICA Tax, New College Education is a “Right” Tax, No to Drilling for Oil in our own Country Tax, Open the FLOODGATES for More Illegal Immigrants Tax and the Sleeper: “Ebonics as American Language Tax”!

We are totally f*kd if Obama is elected.

By Perry Henry

June 29, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

‘O’NO!

We will not vote for a panderer….

By Gus

June 29, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

George Bush came to Georgia and they charged 10,000.00 for hot dogs. Yes, you Republicans are (a lot of you) not only racist but hypocrites. You are just mad that people aren’t buying your racism and scare tactics anymore. If he had accepted the public finacing you would laughed and said “look how n he is” but when he didn’t fall for the trap now your hypocracy comes out again. You dserve George Bush and Dick Cheney along with $5.00 gas prices.

By Tater

June 29, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

I probably will not vote for Obama unless something comes out of the woodworks on McCain, or between now and election time, Obama totally blows McCain away with truly creative and new ideas.

With that said, I think if the election were held today, Obama would win. That thought use to scare me because in the primary race, he came across as a wild-eyed radical to me. However, the more you get to know about the guy, he isn’t any different than the rest of the politicians in Washington. This fundraising event is a perfect example. Also forgoing the public campaign funds was another sign of just another pol. Look how he straddled the SCOTUS decision on firearm ownership. As we get closer to the election, he will be just like every other politician—-in big monies pocket. Bought and paid for.

But as I said, that makes me feel more comfortable with him as president because nothing will really change. When it comes to government and politicians—change is bad.

Tater

By GodHatesTrash

June 29, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

The Atlanta ‘burbs are Klan hotbeds. No effin’ way will Obama win Georgia.

McCain will get the vote of the kkkonfederates.

Trash votes for trash.

By mim

June 29, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

If Bob Barr was serious, he would have entered into the race much earlier. If he is that slow, then why would you vote for him in an election. Look at your personal financial situation under the Republican Party.

By K. Elise

June 29, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Why is this an issue? Everyone that has ever run for the office of the President of the United States has fund raisers. Let’s move on people!

By AfroDawg

June 29, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

Hey Mr. Dave, since you wouldn’t pay .10 cents to see Obama, you must be tickled pink to see trillions spent on the messes we’re in now.

By Andrew

June 29, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Why can’t the Democrats in Congress get anything done?

The Rethuglicons and Chimpie block everything.

By lhburford

June 29, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

All the whites who are open minded and have left the past of the 60’s and 70’s, etc., must really cringe when they see so many bigots still live among us in these United States, particularly in the South where the reputation for bigotry lives on - and to know that some of these bigots are neighbors and have children that socialize with their kids, must really be troublesome. Aren’t we glad the number is decreasing, slowly, but surely.

By lhburford

June 29, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

All the whites who are open minded and have left the past of the 60’s and 70’s, etc., must really cringe when they see so many bigots still live among us in these United States, particularly in the South where the reputation for bigotry lives on - and to know that some of these bigots are neighbors and have children that socialize with their kids, must really be troublesome. Aren’t we glad the number is decreasing, slowly, but surely.

By lhburford

June 29, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

All the whites who are open minded and have left the past of the 60’s and 70’s, etc., must really cringe when they see so many bigots still live among us in these United States, particularly in the South where the reputation for bigotry lives on - and to know that some of these bigots are neighbors and have children that socialize with their kids, must really be troublesome. Aren’t we glad the number is decreasing, slowly, but surely.

By hburford

June 29, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

To Spare Me…

Why would you pay $20 to see your daddy?

By Frederick Douglass

June 30, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

So what do whites like to eat, grilled possum and honey dew melon?

By Frederick Douglass

June 30, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this

So what do whites like to eat, grilled possum and honey dew melon?

By Copyleft

June 30, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

As always, for society to move forward we must wait for the hidebound conservatives to die off. Then the liberal position will become the “obvious truth,” and those who opposed it will be looked back on as… well, backward.

Just like with slavery, women’s right to vote, civil rights, and every other advance our society has made. The conservatives die out; the next generation doesn’t see what all the fuss was about. And America moves a little bit forward.

By RenaP

June 30, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

its amazing how ignorant people in georgia are sounding with questioning people paying to support Obama. Its a fund raiser knuckleheads. The purpose is to raise money.

By Copyright

June 30, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

As always, for society to move forward, we must wait for the hidebound liberals to abort themselves into the history books. Then the conservative position will become the “obvious truth.” and those who opposed will have been aborted or too old to have kids.

The hippies are getting old, and today Obama’s speech sounded flatly conservative. I cannot imagine the heart break the liberals and their pals in the MSM must have felt when they heard Obama sounding just like a conservative. I guess that even Obama realizes that liberalism is unsaleable.

By Common Sense

June 30, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

To: Just an observation!

It takes a majority of 60 votes from either party to have a majority vote in order to make change.

Did you ever think that the SENATORS hands are full?

Let me drop some issues on you!

Do you need more information?

By George Bush

June 30, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Look my fellow conservatives!

I know I did not need your blessing to invade Iraq I just needed to convince you we needed to invade for my big Oil Buddies so we can get the price of oil moving upwards!

I have already killed Osama, I am just creating SOME REAL GENERATIONAL WEALTH for me and my boys!

So don’t hate, congratulate!

By Wackolibhack

June 30, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

It is Bush’s fault that Democratic controlled congress keeps going along with funding his war and spying all the time on everybody. It is Bush’s fault that day after day no cases are being brought by ordinary citizens about spying. I hate Bush!!!!

By makeeazymoneytoday.com

June 30, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

soon Mccain $84m will not be as long as the reported $200m war chest that Obama will have and soon McCain will have to cede states like GA and it will take only one state like Georiga combined with the same states that Kerry won to hand Obama the election.

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