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By Sub Contractor

October 28, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

McCain is 72 years old. I’m so amazed when my 72 year old grandmother can cut her own meat at the dinner table. That’s about where I stop being amazed with a 72 year old. He’s not a right fit. He wasn’t a right fit in his prime, 20 years ago. It’d be a shame if he won.

By Emily

October 28, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope for our country’s sake, McCain wins -

By Emily

October 28, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope for our country’s sake, McCain wins -

By laughing

October 28, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Your 72 year old grandmother must be pretty pathetic, as is your shallow approach to deciding a candidate. So, in your opinion a shallow, 46 year old, inexperienced,marxist/socialist is a “right fit”. What is a “right fit”? Perhaps you meant to say a “left fit”. Do you actually know anything about either candidate and what he portends for this country? I doubt it. Do us all a favor and just stay home on election day.

By Thank God

October 28, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Thank God. I was concerned that Obama would win Georgia because of the number of transplant people here. I just pray the rest of the country uses the same common sense.

By Emily

October 28, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope for our country’s sake, McCain wins -

By L.

October 28, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

I voted…..Barack Obama ALL THE WAY……Cobb County is leaning left for a change. The heck with the Bradley Effect. Georgia will go BLUE in ‘08.

By RUSSIAN

October 28, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

McCain records speaks for its self who should be the next president of United States of America.

By N. Fulton Homemaker

October 28, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

I am soooooo tired of all the bull that McCain and Palin are spewing.I am soooo tired of letting all the fat cats in Washington getting richer and richer while tghe middle class gets “stiffed” and “over-burdened”.

I want change, change that only the Democratic party can provide now. I WAS a Republican, but I cannot vote for this party any longer. They have failed this country…for me and my children.

Voting for Obama tomorrow and it makes me feel good to do this.

I am voting for Obama tomorrow.

By Eric

October 28, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope for our country’s sake, Obama wins -

By James

October 28, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

McCain at 72 is probably in better shape than most of the country, mentally and physically. My mother is 84 and she still drives AND cuts her own meat!

By sickfan

October 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

As a white business person, we need to change Washington to pull us out of the muck. Obama is business friendly and mainstream enough. This notion that he is socialist or communist is stupid when you think that W. is probably the biggest socialist president we have ever had behind only FDR Lyndon Johnson - (the prescription drug bill and the recent bailout are massive government program). If we stop giving money to Israel and the rest of teh Middle east and start giving money to Americans for projects in America we might have chance.

By N. Fulton Homemaker

October 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I am soooooo tired of all the bull that McCain and Palin are spewing.I am soooo tired of letting all the fat cats in Washington getting richer and richer while tghe middle class gets “stiffed” and “over-burdened”.

I want change, change that only the Democratic party can provide now. I WAS a Republican, but I cannot vote for this party any longer. They have failed this country…for me and my children.

Voting for Obama tomorrow and it makes me feel good to do this.

I am voting for Obama tomorrow.

By quon

October 28, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Its time for an change….Vote for Obama!!!

By Eric

October 28, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope for our country’s sake, Obama wins -

By quon

October 28, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Its time for an change and I need an job….Vote for Obama!!!

By N. Fulton Homewrecker

October 28, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Of course I’m black too!

By Bill

October 28, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

72 years old and four bouts with cancer? MCain has put this country at risk with his VP choice of Palin. Think about it!

By abc

October 28, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

“Which means that, statistically, the presidential race in Georgia remains pretty much unchanged.”

By Pamela

October 28, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Let’s just hope that all the new registered voters that we’ve signed up can make it in to vote! Obama is not a socialist! You take one line from a speech to some plumber and blow it up into some kind of campaign! If you paid attention and watched the interview, you’d see that ‘share the wealth’ was neither intended as a ‘literal’ statement, nor was it a way his campaign would go!

Go Obama! If people would quit stealing my signs, then more people would know I support you!

By BigJake

October 28, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Sorry, L, but Cobb County is a firm Republican stronghold. Here is my take - with all that we know about experience and character, how can anyone in their right mind vote for B.O.? The liberals, when not in power, are most amusing and entertaining, but now thy have resorted to smear and lie tactics. Just look at TV ads for Jim Martin by the Democratic Party in GA - they make Senator Chambliss’ support of the Fair Tax look like he is adding 23% tax on top of everything, when in fact it is an embedded tax that replaces all other taxes, eliminating the need for the IRS. Leave it to the liberals to lie, cheat and attempt to steal votes.

By Matthew

October 28, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Thats not a nose. That is a statistical dead-heat. When Barack is ahead by three points they say the state is only leaning. McCain by 1 per cent and he is leading? Oh please you are disgustingly hypocritical and without any moral integrity.

By Matthew

October 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Thats not a nose. That is a statistical dead-heat. When Barack is ahead by three points they say the state is only leaning. McCain by 1 per cent and he is leading? Oh please you are disgustingly hypocritical and without any moral integrity.

By Notre Don't

October 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

So it’s Obama “by a nose”? And “other polls have McCain leading by several points”? So why talk about this one poll when every other source and poll has McCain winning GA for some time now. Oh … yea … . because it’s better to have the ONLY poll with Obama having a chance in the paper. Sooooo weak, bro.

By MIT

October 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

I will not be fooled by the Republicans. I am a white male, American that loves my country.

I AM VOTING OBAMA ON THURSDAY.

By Matthew

October 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Thats not a nose. That is a statistical dead-heat. When Barack is ahead by three points they say the state is only leaning. McCain by 1 per cent and he is leading? Oh please you are disgustingly hypocritical and without any moral integrity.

By M.W

October 28, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

And for our country’s sake, when Obama wins we can all breath a sigh of much needed relief -

By Stock Broker

October 28, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Let’s pray for our country’s sake that Obama wins. It will be a sad day if McCain/Palin takes office. I shudder to think.

By M.W

October 28, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

And for our country’s sake, when Obama wins we can all breathe a sigh of much needed relief -

By Matthew

October 28, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

To Ms. Thank God, If you are white. YOU are the transplant anwhere you go in America.

By North Fulton Homemaker

October 28, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

I am white, dummy…I am white, college educated, and am voting for Obama and Biden.

Got that? I am soooo sick of fools like you that think that only blacks are voting for Obama.

My husband is white..he is voting for Obama, too.

Now put THAT in your pipe and smoke it.

By Stone Mtn, GA

October 28, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

This is NOT your daddy’s GA anymore. Obama will win this state!

By AWP

October 28, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

I would have thought about voting for McCain if he had thought to use good judgement in his choice of VP. I dont know how any of you with sound body and mind can even take a chance on Sara Palin becoming President. Thats a scary situation to think about.

OMABA ALL THE WAY!!!!

By AWP

October 28, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I would have thought about voting for McCain if he had thought to use good judgement in his choice of VP. I dont know how any of you with sound body and mind can even take a chance on Sara Palin becoming President. Thats a scary situation to think about.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!

By SHANE

October 28, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

McCain’s flip-flopped on most of the principles I admired in him, and just in the last 8 months really.

It’s a shame to see such a stand-up guy change his opinions and direction so many times, pick an obviously unqualified Veep just for the sake of her genitalia and ultra-right-wing tendencies, as well as stoop to juvenile politics of name-calling and smear-by-association.

I had high hopes for the man when I voted for him in the primary, but he’s now changed his mind on Roe V. Wade, changed his mind on the Bush tax cuts, changed his mind on the ‘fundamentals’ of our economy, and decided to be a grand-standing douche by “SUSPENDING” his campaign for sheer political affect - pathetic, pathetic, and more pathetic.

Over the last eight months he has proven he doesn’t know how to surround himself with intelligent and thoughtful people, and has proven that he can’t make up his mind about anything for more than a few days before he totally flip flops and goes 180 degrees the other direction.

I think he’s showing early signs of Alzheimer’s and it would be foolish for anyone to try and defend his erratic behavior and his horrible choices in the last eight months. If you think you can trust anything he says he’s going to do for the country, you are a complete fool and you should probably be wearing a helmet and not allowed to use cutlery to eat.

As for Obama - he seems like a very intelligent, forthright, calm and inspiring man who CAN surround himself with intelligent and thoughtful people, even if he disagrees with them - he gets the best people for the job regardless of their affiliations - and that, MY FRIENDS, is what you should look for in a candidate.

I hold John McCain in very high regard, but after the last eight months, I would be a fool to think he should be the next president.

Maybe you should all take another look at the man without your Republican glasses on and really take stock of the situation in our country right now.

Obama is clearly the better choice for our nation.

nuff said

By sharon

October 28, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I guess I should keep the fact that I voted for Obama a secret. We don’t want to rile up the skin heads.

By Steve

October 28, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Nobody is saying that no white people vote for Obama, just the unwise ones. Do like I did and vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin.

By mscutie78

October 28, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Big Jake - perhaps you should drive by the Cobb County voting offices and see the lines of people voting. Your statement about Cobb being a Republican stronghold may have been true in the past - but not so in 2008!! People are excited and motivated about change…and you better learn to accept it too!!! Change is coming - and that change is Barack Obama!! I have already voted for change - GO OBAMA!!!!

By chris

October 28, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Please vote McCain! Obama will tax this country to death!

By Condorcet

October 28, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Martin can force a run-off, and the newly elected President-elect Obama can come down here and pull Martin into the senate on his coat tails.

By Jerry

October 28, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Let’s see, we can vote for Obama and be a state that helped the next president or we can make a losing red state statement and not get squat from the new administration. Hmmm, which would you choose?

By jw

October 28, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Laughing:

It would do you well to understand the concept of Socialism/Marxism before repeating what you heard on Fox News to everyone over the internet.

The two competing ideologies are not capitalist and socialist. The two candidates favor a different approach to taxes: regressive taxes vs. progressive taxes. They are both capitalists.

Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. For instance, if you make 30K per year, you should pay a lesser tax than if you make $900,000 per year.

It’s highly unfair to tax the poor at almost the same rate as the rich. But that’s just my opinion.

30% of 25K is 7,500, leaving a person with just 17,500 to make ends meet each year. That’s barely enough to pay health insurance and eat, even if that person is single.

Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of $900,000, that’s $360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with $540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on, even if you were supporting ten families.

The tax break that Obama will give the middle class will give us just enough to pay for the rising cost of food, health care, and gas. It wouldn’t even be enough to put our kids through college.

His plan is far from Socialist or Marxist. Read up before you turn yourself into a Fox News soundbite.

By Matthew

October 28, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

North Fulton Homemaker The reference is to transplants not color of voters. We are a nation of transplants. So cool-off, I share your disgust for that kind of ignorance.

By Ddawg

October 28, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

I am shocked at how ignorant people are in Georgia….do they not read or even think for themselves…they listen to the same talking points ,even after they are proven WRONG …then keep repeating them!I’M EMBARASSED for them when people start praising Sara Palin….she is the most unqualified VP candidate EVER!!!

By Eric

October 28, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I agree with Big Jake about the misleading Martin ad that claims Saxby will raise taxes by 23% — however, if there ever was a candidate that deserves to be smeared, it’s Saxby Chambliss. It will be a happy day when that loser is out of office. And, while I would love for Obama to win Georgia, he will do just fine without it.

By sharon

October 28, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I guess I should keep the fact that I voted for Obama a secret. We don’t want to rile up the skin heads.

By smart

October 28, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

stupid people would want McCain Obama all the way. Have we got Bush what he has done for us put us in the poor house and took away our jobs. Did people not learn from his father we was in the poor house then and look at us now.

By Barry

October 28, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I am a long time republican and have voted for obama for the fact that he put “country first” and chose a knowledgable vp incase something were to happen to him(and by looking at the news and reading some of these posts,it doesn’t appear that unlikely).

To sum it up , Palin was a poor choice for vp at this time but I believe in 4-8 years she will be a force to be reckon with.

By Patrice

October 28, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

WHAT DOES THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN HAVE TO DO WITH IT OBAMA IS FOR ALL !! I KNOW ITS HARD TO UNDERSTAND THAT A CHANGE WILL BE COMING FOR THIS NATION, AND FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT EXCEPT CHANGE MOVE, I HEAR JAPAN IS REALLY NICE

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

By Born and Bred in Cobb

October 28, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

When the Republican Right Sheep(Baaa) get off there pedestals are start thinking for themselves instead of what the Party tells them, then maybe I can have some respect for your opinions. However if I hear one more person tell me they can’t vote for Obama because of some email propaganda that they are to willing to accept as the “truth”, then I am going to knock them upside the head. Why don’t you give me a real reason not to vote for him other than slander, lies and BS. I have asked all year to convince me of McCain or against Obama and every argument has been Proven, I repeat has been Proven to be a lie. Go ahead with your Party Politics, vote on one issue(abortion), be the sheep you are and what happens to the sheep, they are led to the slaughter. Learn to think for yourselves folks, educate, learn and have an open mind and heart, that is the only way we will not be taken for granted by our government/political parties. Take time out of your precious little lives and do the research that is needed to properly make a deciscion that impacts our country it is your right and duty to educate yourself.

By Dave the average guy

October 28, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Why I am voting for Obama: First of all, I don’t dislike McCain…or moreover, I didn’t dislike McCain before his campaign took off. However, the direction his campaign has taken, the pettiness of his attacks, his erratic behavior, and his downright irresponsible selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate have made myself and the American public question both his integrity and his leadership abilities. If the election was just about who I liked better, yes, there would simply be no question. There is a lot to dislike about this ‘new’ McCain, and his long history of supporting Bush’s policies doesn’t do much to help his case, nor does his flawed grasp of modern economics, which is not terribly suprising coming from a man who claims Ronald Reagan is his hero. I wish I could say that the media’s portrayal of McCain as being old, angry, erratic, and out-of-touch is off-base, but unfortunately I can’t and I’m quite disappointed in him.

On the other hand, Obama’s policies focus on not only on addressing the current issues that our country is facing (i.e., the economic meltdown, responsibly ending the war in Iraq and focusing our military’s efforts in Afghanistan, etc.), but also the long-term issues that will further cripple our country if not addressed in the next decade (i.e., energy independence, reforming health care and Social Security, and investing in education). Obama is pragmatic and realizes that the notion of an ‘across the board’ spending freeze is particularly short-sighted, as many education programs (especially special needs programs) are horrendously under-funded. At the same time, we’ve spent hundreds of billions rebuilding Iraq, despite entering that war under false pretenses and dividing our focus from our original mission in Afghanistan, which we still haven’t come close to accomplishing. The policies that McCain and Palin are advocating will do little to solve the current economic crisis, and the notion that offshore drilling will solve our energy crisis and reduce carbon-based emissions is preposterous. After all, if we’re still relying on oil by the time we see the end-results of such, which would merely amount to drops in the proverbial bucket, we’ll have another crisis coming that will make today’s economic crunch seem minor in comparison.

Honestly, if all things were equal - which they aren’t, but if we can suspend disbelief and pretend they were - just the fact that John McCain can say, and with a straight face, that Sarah Palin is qualified, capable, intelligent, and responsible enough to lead our country if necessary would be enough for me to place my vote for Obama. That notion in and of itself is every bit as irresponsible, dangerous, and insulting to my intelligence as when ‘W’ outright lied to all of us about his actual intentions for invading Iraq.

I could get into much, much more detail about the many, many, many reasons why I feel Barack Obama would be a better President for America as a whole, but with my company tightening its economic belt, worries that my health insurance benefits may be taxed next year, a mortgage to pay, a devastated 401(k) to manage, and trying to reduce skyrocketing energy costs, my plate is already way too full to be spendng my time stating the obvious.

By MzKris

October 28, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

I think it’s funny to run with the scare tactics McCain/Palin put in everybody’s head….let’s get the record straight….Obama is not a socialist!!! Even if he were, there is NO WAY one person and/or party could turn the U.S. into a socialist economy…go back to High School and take a government class people! We have a system of checks & balances that has worked out pretty well historically….also all you McCain/Palin supporters please give me some REAL reasons why you would give them your vote that do not involve Obama….hmm..can’t think of any can you?…because McCain hasn’t even given you any reason to vote for him besides being scared of Obama….think about it….

Obama/Biden 08!!

By MzKris

October 28, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

I think it’s funny to run with the scare tactics McCain/Palin put in everybody’s head….let’s get the record straight….Obama is not a socialist!!! Even if he were, there is NO WAY one person and/or party could turn the U.S. into a socialist economy…go back to High School and take a government class people! We have a system of checks & balances that has worked out pretty well historically….also all you McCain/Palin supporters please give me some REAL reasons why you would give them your vote that do not involve Obama….hmm..can’t think of any can you?…because McCain hasn’t even given you any reason to vote for him besides being scared of Obama….think about it….

Obama/Biden 08!!

By jw

October 28, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Laughing:

It would do you well to understand the concept of socialist/marxist before repeating what you heard on Fox News to everyone over the internet.

The two competing ideologies are not capitalist and socialist. The two candidates favor a different approach to taxes: regressive taxes vs. progressive taxes.

Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. For instance, if you make 25K per year, you should pay a lesser tax than if you make $900,000 per year.

It’s highly unfair to tax the poor at almost the same rate as the rich. But that’s just my opinion.

30% of 25K is 7,500, leaving a person with just 17,500 to make ends meet each year. That’s barely enough to pay health insurance and eat, even if that person is single.

Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of 900,000, that’s 360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with 540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on.

The tax break that Obama will give the middle class and working class will give us just enough to pay for the rising cost of food, health care, and gas. It wouldn’t even be enough to put our kids through college.

His plan is far from socialist or Marxist. Read up before you turn yourself into a Fox News sound bite.

By Denster

October 28, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

I feel that McCain is a great American who has served his country well…both in the military and in politics. Unfortunately, McCain is running for President at a time that we need to go in a direction never before gone. I can’t wait for this Nation to accept the inevitable and much needed change. Unlike Robert Frost, I propose that instead of taking the road less traveled, how about we try the road that has never been traveled…at least not in this country. Vote Obama!

By Cartha Bonner

October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

I am a black woman who lives in Cobb County and there are a lot of people black, hispanic,white etc. who are ready for a change in Washington. We are tired of the dummies Bush=C student, McCain= 5th from the bottom of a military class of 800, Palin 6 schools before graduating!! I think it is time to try the smart guys for a change Obama=Harvard Grad!!!

OBAMA-Biden 2008!!!!

By jw

October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Laughing:

It would do you well to understand the concept of socialist/marxist before repeating what you heard on Fox News to everyone over the internet.

The two competing ideologies are not capitalist and socialist. The two candidates favor a different approach to taxes: regressive taxes vs. progressive taxes.

Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. For instance, if you make 25K per year, you should pay a lesser tax than if you make $900,000 per year.

It’s highly unfair to tax the poor at almost the same rate as the rich. But that’s just my opinion.

30% of 25K is 7,500, leaving a person with just 17,500 to make ends meet each year. That’s barely enough to pay health insurance and eat, even if that person is single.

Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of 900,000, that’s 360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with 540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on.

The tax break that Obama will give the middle class and working class will give us just enough to pay for the rising cost of food, health care, and gas. It wouldn’t even be enough to put our kids through college.

His plan is far from socialist or Marxist. Read up before you turn yourself into a Fox News sound bite.

By jw

October 28, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Laughing:

It would do you well to understand the concept of socialist/marxist before repeating what you heard on Fox News to everyone over the internet.

The two competing ideologies are not capitalist and socialist. The two candidates favor a different approach to taxes: regressive taxes vs. progressive taxes.

Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. For instance, if you make 25K per year, you should pay a lesser tax than if you make $900,000 per year.

It’s highly unfair to tax the poor at almost the same rate as the rich. But that’s just my opinion.

30% of 25K is 7,500, leaving a person with just 17,500 to make ends meet each year. That’s barely enough to pay health insurance and eat, even if that person is single.

Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of 900,000, that’s 360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with 540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on.

The tax break that Obama will give the middle class and working class will give us just enough to pay for the rising cost of food, health care, and gas. It wouldn’t even be enough to put our kids through college.

His plan is far from socialist or Marxist. Read up before you turn yourself into a Fox News sound bite.

By Rudy

October 28, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Obama will turn this country into a socialist welfare country. He has said he is going to tax the people who he thinks has enough money and turn around and give it to the people who he thinks doesnt. Even though some people dont pay any taxes they will be receiving a check from the gov. That is welfare anyway you look at it. I, like most americans, work hard for my money and I dont want to give my money to someone who is too sorry to work. I know Bush has been a terrible president but he did have a few things happen that caused a lot of problems that were beyond his control. 911 and Katrina for instance. I’m not saying John McCain would be my first choice for president but he is a 100 times better choice than Obama.

By Fred

October 28, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

‘Change’ comes from within. Obama (or any other politician) isn’t going to make your life better. That happens when you grow up and take ownership of yourself.

By Joe "Poverty"

October 28, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

MCCAIN WILL KILL PEACHCARE! This will leave 1,000’s of Georgia’s children of the “working poor” witout an affordable healthcare alternative. **JOHN MCCAIN..BAD FOR GEORGIA - BAD FOR OUR CHILDREN

By sharon

October 28, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

You cn tell the people who watch a lot of Fox television. They start throwing around words like maverick, hockey mom, joe the plumber, marxist, socialist etc. LOL

By sharon

October 28, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

You cn tell the people who watch a lot of Fox television. They start throwing around words like maverick, hockey mom, joe the plumber, marxist, socialist etc. LOL

By S. Shiver

October 28, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

All joking aside is there some way that the constitution can be amended before the inauguration? George W Bush needs to be given a third term. He is the only one who can get us out of this mess we’re currently in.

By SHANE

October 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

To DAVE THE AVERAGE GUY

Too too right buddy. Let’s hope there’s more reasonable and intelligent people like you voting in Georgia this time around.

It would do this southern heart much good to see that my state could finally make an intelligent choice for governance instead of a knee-jerk, ultra-right-wing, idiotic choice as we seem to be making over and over again.

Hope your 401k comes back with a vengeance under an Obama presidency (and mine as well).

I know we’ll have a solid economic recovery if he wins.

By NObama

October 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Cuba was for change - How’s that working for them?

By 2BFree

October 28, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Yes Obama is for Socialist type government and has always been (listen to his 2001 interview from Chicago). That is the one thing he hasn’t changed his mind on since he started running. And as bad as that sounds, that isn’t why I can’t vote for him. The first lesson in history is “those that do not learn from history are destine to repeat it”. In 1976 the economy was in the early stages of decline and the country had grew tired of the whole Nixon affair and wanted a change from the Republicans. So we elect Jimmy Carter. A man with a smile as big as Obama’s ears and a man that offerred a big change from the “Washington Elite”. A man offering to help the middle class. A man with little to no foreign experience (sounds very familiar doesn’t it?). The next 4 years were some of the lowest in American history. 21% interest (on car loans, not credit cards as they were 28% plus), The Iran Hostage Crisis (remember a warning by Biden that within 6 months “this mettles of this guy will be tested” referring to Obama), the OPEC embargo, and too many things to list. It wasn’t until Reagan took office 4 years later that a true plan was put in place to bring this country from it’s knees. We need that type of leader now and honestly one isn’t available. However McCain at least can offer experience with foreign affairs and is willing to work on both sides of the floor for solutions to America’s problems. Obama has proven time and time again that he is only willing to work with the most liberal Democrats and actually alienates many “traditional” Dems. And like her or not, Palin is the only one in the running I would trust with my personal budget, much less the national budget (anyone believing she spent $150,000 on clothes need to check the real facts and not the crap spewing from the fish wrap). Truth be known, Biden did not trust Obama when he ran against Hillary and he doesn’t have a lot of faith now. His belief is he may be there to pick up the pieces as Obama screws up big time. But he is wrong there as well.

By Sergio

October 28, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA. Let’s help on the change hispanic voters.

By Ruthless One

October 28, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Actually Obama is a Socialist, but since that seems to bother some of you people then so be it. I will simply call him “un-fair” if that sounds any better? The bottom line is you cannot call his economic plan a tax cut for the middle class. I am in the middle class and would be getting the money he proposes to give us.

He is not lowering our income tax percentages that we pay as the middle class. I pay 25% on income taxes while the rich can pay anywhere from 33-35 or more. Obama is not lowering my 25% that I pay. Instead he is increasing the 33-35 for the rich to an even higher percentage and then giving us “the middle class” their money.

Folks, that is income redistribution no matter how you slice it. If Obama really wants to claim that he is giving 95% of americans a tax break (misleading and untruthful statement I might add) then why not lower the middle classes tax percentage from something like 25% to 20%? The bottom line is you can make an argument that Republicans help the upper class (misleading statement) and the Democrats help the middle class, but why does each party have to hurt people in the process?

Its called class warfare. All citizens should pay the same tax percentage across the board. It would then be relative to what you make regardless of how rich or poor you are.

No one should receive tax hikes in this economy. Even the rich. What Obama should do is actually lower our taxed percentages and leave the rich alone. It would be a win-win for all classes in our society.

Congress needs to simply spend more wisely so they do not need to keep taxing the citizens. Anyone who thinks that a unified party in washington is a good thing then think again. That goes for Republicans and Democrats. If Obama wins and Pelosi and Reid are running things then look out. There is no one to put them in check if they do something really stupid. The same thing can be said for Bush during his first 6 years too.

We need a nice mixture of both parties ideals and work in a bipartisan way, but for some reason most of the country seems to think that the far left is the way to go. That is a very scary thought. One which will come back to bite the same cittizens in a year or two.

By Change08

October 28, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

A socialist? Yeah right! This comes from some who says they can see Russia from their backyard. GO OBAMA!!!

By Peter

October 28, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Vote for McCain…if banKrupting the USA as Bush did is what you want for America !

By Educated

October 28, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

There is a reason 68% of people with college degrees vote democratic. Maybe it is something they learned in Econ 101?

By Educated

October 28, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

There is a reason 68% of people with college degrees vote democratic. Maybe it is something they learned in Econ 101?

By Dave the Average guy

October 28, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Want to see what you would pay under Obama’s tax plan? Then check this out, do the math: http://taxcut.barackobama.com/

THIS IS WHY I AM VOTING FOR THE OBAMA TICKET.

WWJD? He’d vote Obama, too.

By Chaz

October 28, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

“Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. “

“Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of 900,000, that’s 360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with 540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on.”

jw, first of all, the poor pay little or no taxes already. The EITC actually gives them more back than they would’ve paid in the first place.

Secondly, the progressive income tax was first proposed by Karl Marx… and I believe it’s pretty much the essence of socialism. Play games with words if you like, but socialism and progressive taxation go hand in hand. And how dare you presume to tell anyone else how much of their own money they need to get by. That’s money they would spend on consumer goods, invest in theirs or other businesses, or hire more workers. But you think they don’t need it, so it’s okay to take it away. Socialism.

And thirdly, Obama’s tax policy is inflationary… if you think those big, rich corporations will simply absorb the cost of his higher taxation, you really don’t understand how things work. Corporations don’t pay taxes, they collect them, passing the higher costs along to their customers. You and me and everyone else. And that’s how it works.

By far south

October 28, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

Where is everybody getting the time to take part in these blogs. Oh, must be people out of work and on wellfare, that is why they are voting for Obama, so they can stay on wellfare and let the working people support them. Isn’t that the Democrats way, tax and spend.

By georgia queen

October 28, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Wake up Georgia. How can you stand 4 more years of Bush’s dumbness. I know McCain is running but he is just a replacement for Bush with the same dumb tactics and policies. It is a no brainer here. You are exactly right Sharon, people are watching Fox, reading stupid emails, and coming up with all kind of dumb stuff. You would think Obama was Bin Laden. LOL, By the way, you know Bush’s camp knows where he is. My God, Palin, come on people. She has no time to “get back to us” with an answer. LOL

By SHANE

October 28, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

To RUTHLESS ONE

I agree with your sentiments concerning a balance of power, but the first few things you say are not only patently untrue, but ignorant.

You say Obama is SOCIALIST and would REDISTRIBUTE WEALTH - I wonder why you would say such ridiculous things? Maybe because you believe everything the right wing tells you.

If Obama is socialist, then you can say that our tax structure under every president has been socialist - they all take money from working Americans and redistribute wealth in some manner - building roads/infrastructure, regulating businesses, invoking things such as SOCIAL security, medicare, medicaid, etc. - Obama had nothing to do with the design of our Country - he simply wants to change (and a minor change at that, so stop over-reacting and comparing him to Casto and Marx) our tax structure to help the country move forward - this is something that Republicans have been completely incapable of doing for the last eight years - and, in fact, they have bankrupt our country both morally and monetarily.

Stop believing everything FOX news tells you and start using your own head, and your own words.

By Chuck5186

October 28, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

Georgia is so freaking redneck that idiots in this state will not let it go blue! Lets hopw the rest of the country steps it up and puts Obama in office!

By Mike

October 28, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing how “some” whites dismiss racism as mostly isolated incidents and a thing of the past, until Obama emerges as the presidential front-runner. Now “joe six pack” has blatantly shed his sheep’s clothing. It’s a portion of White America’s sense of entitlement that divides this country the most and this election has been proof positive of that fact. For Obama, it’s not John McCain he’s running against, it’s 2008 Ignorance and Bigotry.

By Deb

October 28, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Obama’s presence (tv & otherwise) in the State of Georgia has been great - what are you talking about?

By Ruthless One

October 28, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Educated

That is a ridiculous statement to make considering many people who do not have college degrees also support democrats. I have a college degree and I do not blindly follow what was taught to me by my liberal teachers in school. Yes most teachers as the news media are liberal in this country. The so called “educated” you refer to can also be called indoctrinated by their teachers and their favorite news programs.

How about actually using your brain (degree) and research the facts yourself instead of listening to idealogues and news anchors? At least that way you could acutally see the argument from both sides and not blindly follow what some other idiot tells you is fact.

By Mike

October 28, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing how “some” whites dismiss racism as mostly isolated incidents and a thing of the past, until Obama emerges as the presidential front-runner. Now “joe six pack” has blatantly shed his sheep’s clothing. It’s a portion of White America’s sense of entitlement that divides this country the most and this election has been proof positive of that fact. For Obama, it’s not John McCain he’s running against, it’s 2008 Ignorance and Bigotry.

By Chuck5186

October 28, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Georgia is so freaking redneck that idiots in this state will not let it go blue! Lets hopw the rest of the country steps it up and puts Obama in office!

By jw

October 28, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Laughing:

It would do you well to understand the concept of socialist/marxist before repeating what you heard on Fox News to everyone over the internet.

The two competing ideologies are not capitalist and socialist. The two candidates favor a different approach to taxes: regressive taxes vs. progressive taxes.

Obama favors progressive taxes, which places a lesser burden on the poor. For instance, if you make 25K per year, you should pay a lesser tax than if you make $900,000 per year.

It’s highly unfair to tax the poor at almost the same rate as the rich. But that’s just my opinion.

30% of 25K is 7,500, leaving a person with just 17,500 to make ends meet each year. That’s barely enough to pay health insurance and eat, even if that person is single.

Even if the wealthier person paid more, let’s say 40% of 900,000, that’s 360,000 of 900,000, leaving him with 540,000 to get by on every year. That’s plenty to get by on.

The tax break that Obama will give the middle class and working class will give us just enough to pay for the rising cost of food, health care, and gas. It wouldn’t even be enough to put our kids through college.

His plan is far from socialist or Marxist. Read up before you turn yourself into a Fox News sound bite.

By MzKris

October 28, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Rudy… Socialist welfare?…lol…let’s just get the facts straight…Obama in no way wants to give ‘welfare’ he is giving BACK to the middle class and merely letting Bush’s tax breaks for the wealthy EXPIRE!! He isn’t really even raising taxes!! How many people do you know that make over $250K a year?..hmm..no one? me either!

By Educated

October 28, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

Far South…so we can assume you’re in the same boat as well? Or are you the god of the laid off?

By Alex

October 28, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

How thrilled- and proud!- would I be to have Georgia go blue??!!! I would be proud to cast my vote for Obama even if there was no chance in the world of him carrying Georgia. But just to hope that there IS a chance….. Wow! Join me peeps! And- very importantly- get out there and vote for Jim Martin!

By Deb

October 28, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Way to go Educated - Far South you need to go further South.

By Republickin

October 28, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

**BO stinks!

By far south

October 28, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

You say some whites dismis racism as mostly isolated incidents and a thing of the past. Look at this, Negro college fund, Miss Black Amercia, Black entertainment awards, what if the whites had a White College Fund, An all White Miss America, heck Jesse Jackson would be all over that stuff. It is not the whites that will not let it go.

By 2BFree

October 28, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

There is a reason 68% of people with college degrees vote democratic. Maybe it is something they learned in Econ 101?

Typical ignorant statement on these boards. Point to one honest source supporting this fact. You can’t do it. The fact is Democratic voters have in the past and continue to overwhelmingly make up the poor and uneducated classes (union blue collar workers, farmers, government employees, etc.). The elite college educators with very liberal views also support Democrats. However you will find most that have moved on from college and began their careers have turn toward the right and support Republican views. This isn’t to say that one group doesn’t move to the other. Heck the mainstream of the Democrats in Georgia were in South Georgia, and more and more South Georgia has voted Republican since Bill Clinton. But those outside the perimeter still are largely Republican and have never changed.

By Regan was a socialist?

October 28, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Does McCain Think Reagan Was a Socialist? October 27, 2008 3:45 PM | Permalink When the Earned Income Tax Credit was expanded in the Tax Reform Act of 1986, President Reagan, who signed the bill into law, called the EITC “the best anti-poverty, the best pro-family, the best job-creation measure to come out of Congress.”

The EITC provides a tax credit to very low-income working families. The credit can exceed federal income tax liability, meaning that some very low-income families actually receive a check from the IRS. Since pretty much all working people pay federal payroll taxes (and also some federal excise taxes like the gasoline tax) even if they don’t owe income taxes, the EITC seemed like a justifiable break for struggling families.

Leaders of both parties agreed, as did President Reagan. That’s as close to a consensus as anyone finds in Washington. It seemed this was one sort of tax cut that everyone supported.

Until now. Presidential candidate John McCain, who often claims to emulate Ronald Reagan, has lately argued that tax breaks exceeding income tax liability are “welfare,” and has even suggested that they are socialism. While McCain’s views are not entirely clear (since his own health care plan includes a refundable tax credit that would also benefit people without income tax liability) it’s difficult to square his hostility towards Obama’s proposed refundable tax credits with his tributes to the president who supported similar policies. As a short paper from CTJ explains, under McCain’s new logic, even George W. Bush is a socialist.

Pinning down where Senator McCain stands on taxes has never been easy. He originally opposed the Bush tax cuts, saying. “I don’t believe the wealthiest 10% of Americans should get 60% of the tax breaks. I think the lowest 10% should get the breaks.”

By Educated

October 28, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Ruthless One

I doing my master’s thesis on this topic. Do you want to get started with the specifics? Where in history should I start with the facts? 17th century? 18th century? Before television? Before radio? What poll would you like me to tell you about…one skewed by the left or the right? Do you want me to get into the ideological breakdown of people by religion, race, age, location, or generation? Would you like me to break ideologies down by higher institutions with religious affiliations? Public institutions? Non denominational institutions?

By M

October 28, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Whoever wins has been left a heck of a mess. Osama bin-Laden is still out there. The Iraq War was a victory for Iran, removing its main enemy and putting Shiites friendly with Iran in control. We broke it, we own it, and we will be dragged down by Iraq for years to come. Republican economic and regulatory policies (and republican greed) are the main cause of our economic problems, a real mess. Obama or McCain, it will be a tough ride, and this time Americans must all make sacrifices to pull us out of it. I’m voting Obama as he has shown the more rational, less impulsive temperament.

By AWP

October 28, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!!!

By Ruthless One

October 28, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Shane

Maybe you should read what I posted to Educated and then try and tell me I am some blind Fox News contributor. Just because I do not consider Obamas plans fair or even care for him does not make me some right winged loon as you describe me. I listen to both sides of the argument and make my own decisions. I like how you tell me that I am a aligned with the right when you go on to bash everything republicans have done for the past 8 years under Bush. The irony in that is quite truthful.

While I agree with you that Bush was by no means a great president not passing any blame to democrats show where your allegience lies.

I realize that taxing folks is how we pay for things, but taxing someone more to give to others is not the same thing. That goes for both parties. I am sorry, but I am anti-tax when it isn’t necessary. I proposed taxing everyone the same as you may have carefully forgotten to read because of your liberal views.

I simply pointed out that what Obama is doing is unfair and that is my opinion. I am sorry you think my opinion sucks, but hey thats what makes this country great. If he is truly not a soiclaist (I never called him Marx, but thanks for pointing that out) then why not lower our tax rates and leave the rich alone? Why does he have to hurt one class to help another?

By MIT

October 28, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it amazing that all the progressive states are voting Blue..and all the deep south states ;Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia always vote red? I remember when Johnny Carson made this statement, “Mississippi is like a whole different country”…and he rolled his eyes!

Johnny was right…this state and others in the deep south do not listen or learn…they just keep making the same dumb mistakes over and over and over again.

Wake up people of the South! And vote Obama. Put this state in the blue, not “in the red”.

By Brad

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I’m 72 and I still beat my meat

By YourWorstNiteMare

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

The Hell with McCain/Palin Ticket..They both suck and both need to be exterminated and put in a old folks home like the rest of the stupid As* Rednecks here in GA..My opinion counts..What about yours!! Educate yourself and STOP relying on the news media to do all of your thinking. REDNECKS..EDUCATE YOURSELF FIRST!!! Dumbass GA KKK M******** make me sick..I’m Moving to Canada and F*** GA!

By Tara

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

I voted for Obama today here in Roswell. I couldn’t be more proud. Oh, and I have also had my yard signs stolen. Way to be bitter, GOP. Go OBAMA ‘08! Turn GA Blue!

By hhhhmmmm

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Hey, JW, we don’t tax the rich and poor at the same rate. Our present tax levies go from 0-33%, with higher paid individuals paying a higher percentage. So we already have a progressive tax rate.

Also, a good analogy of a regressive tax is the lottery, i.e. poor people buy more lotto tickets, so they pay more to the lottery tax than the rich. See the difference? The Republican tax plan is not a regressive tax. It’s not even a flat tax.

I hope this helps you to verbalize your voting decisions more succintly in the future. You may be choosing to vote for the Democrats for a variety of reasons, but to make a sound decision, you should research the facts and undestand basic financial and political concepts before making that decision.

By MIT

October 28, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it amazing that all the progressive states are voting Blue..and all the deep south states ;Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia always vote red? I remember when Johnny Carson made this statement, “Mississippi is like a whole different country”…and he rolled his eyes!

Johnny was right…this state and others in the deep south do not listen or learn…they just keep making the same dumb mistakes over and over and over again.

Wake up people of the South! And vote Obama. Put this state in the blue, not “in the red”.

By Storm

October 28, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Has everyone forgotten how McCain called the bail-out a Socialist move, even though he voted for it? When called out on that fact, he said that when the county is in crisis, the gov’t must step in. I can see Russia from my POW cage!

By Bill

October 28, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Please folks -

McCain is not feeble.

Obama is not a socialist.

Does anybody care about the issues, or does thinking that hard make your head hurt?

By Storm

October 28, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Has everyone forgotten how McCain called the bail-out a Socialist move, even though he voted for it? When called out on that fact, he said that when the county is in crisis, the gov’t must step in. I can see Russia from my POW cage! J/K—very poor taste. Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!

By Storm

October 28, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Has everyone forgotten how McCain called the bail-out a Socialist move, even though he voted for it? When called out on that fact, he said that when the county is in crisis, the gov’t must step in. I can see Russia from my POW cage! J/K—very poor taste. Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!

By Eric

October 28, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

A new world order, a brand new day, a “change” of mind for the human race. Vote Barack Obama for President.

By ThatOne Supporter

October 28, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

I don’t believe in polling simply because I have voted in every election since 1984 in Tennessee, then Georgia and have nnot had one person call my published telephone number or knock on my do to ask me my opinion.

I believe in the weather though… if next Tuesday is sunny it’s a wrap for Senator McCain.

One thing everyone should be aware of the state is having trouble with the verification system. With only a few hundred polls opened. What’s going to happen next week when their will be more than 2,000? I’m smelling a rat with lipstick.

By GA Going Blue

October 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Going is Going BLUE. Obama 08

By Dan

October 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I am sticking to my guns and voting Bob Barr. I know he can’t win but maybe, just maybe, the Republicans will get the message and nominate a true conservative in 2012. Bob Barr is the way to go! Send the message and let’s prepare for 2012!

By Brad

October 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Hey JW,

I don’t know anyone who makes 25K and pays 30% tax. Let me ask you something do you think it is fair that 1% of this country pays 60% of the taxes?

By Obama Voter

October 28, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

All SHOULD know that it was FDR who actually started the “share the wealth” tax plan and that RONALD REAGAN altered it to what it is today. So stop with the bull about Obama being Socialist.

Live, Learn, Start making intelligent decisions in your life.

VOTE OBAMA!

By Abeda Snow

October 28, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

I hope Obama wins so I can get more moneys from the govenment. He going to help people who dont have a job make more money.

By Obama Voter

October 28, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

All SHOULD know that it was FDR who actually started the “share the wealth” tax plan and that RONALD REAGAN altered it to what it is today. So stop with the bull about Obama being Socialist.

Live, Learn, Start making intelligent decisions in your life.

VOTE OBAMA! :) :) :) :) :)

By Robert in Smyrna

October 28, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

McCain/Palin = Bush/Cheney. America we can’t afford 4 more years of Republican rule and trickle down economics and that’s why I voted today for Obama/Biden here in Cobb County. GA will turn true blue this year!

By Dan

October 28, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I am sticking to my guns and voting Bob Barr. I know he can’t win but maybe, just maybe, the Republicans will get the message and nominate a true conservative in 2012. Bob Barr is the way to go! Send the message and let’s prepare for 2012!

By Obama Voter

October 28, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

All SHOULD know that it was FDR who actually started the “share the wealth” tax plan and that RONALD REAGAN altered it to what it is today. So stop with the bull about Obama being Socialist.

Live, Learn, Start making intelligent decisions in your life.

VOTE OBAMA! :) :) :) :) :)

By Obama Voter

October 28, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

All SHOULD know that it was FDR who actually started the “share the wealth” tax plan and that RONALD REAGAN altered it to what it is today. So stop with the bull about Obama being Socialist.

Live, Learn, Start making intelligent decisions in your life.

VOTE OBAMA! :) :) :) :) :)

By andy

October 28, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

I think the point everyone is missing is that if Obama is so close in Georgia of all places, then it is not looking good for McCain on a national level.

Remember, all Obama has to do is win all the states that John Kerry won in 2004, plus just one battleground (Florida, Ohio, Virginia, N Carolina, CO-IA-NM combined, or even Georgia!)

By 2BFree

October 28, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

My father ‘n law is 76 and he could easy beat my 42 y/old tale if I treated his girl wrong. I’ll never unestimate the aged.

I’m white and yes I do see racism everyday. However it is on all sides of different races. The problem is, whites saying or doing something racist is front page news. While blacks being racist toward Hispanics or whites or even their own race because of a different shade of color hardly ever gets printed. In other words our one-sided media has decided with Louis Farrakhan and the like that any racial events lead by blacks are justified.

By Ind.

October 28, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Dan, Why in the world would you wait until 2012? We need change right now, not 4 years from now. Good God Man!

Vote Obama and end this mess our country is in NOW!

By Mark

October 28, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Saw this in the LA times. It Dead On! Yesterday on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read “Vote Obama, I need the money”. I laughed. Once in the restaurant my server had on an “Obama 08” Button, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference — just imagine the coincidence. When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need—I pointed out the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight. I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was very grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient “lacked” the money more. I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

By Mark

October 28, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Saw this in the LA times. It’s Dead On! Yesterday on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read “Vote Obama, I need the money”. I laughed. Once in the restaurant my server had on an “Obama 08” Button, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference — just imagine the coincidence. When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need—I pointed out the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight. I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was very grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient “lacked” the money more. I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

By what?

October 28, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Um….. Palin has more political experience than BO. Why do you people keep freaking out about her. I have just 3 months less experience than BO does at politics. Now That’s scary……

By far south

October 28, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

If you do not like the South just get on I-75 or I-85, they both go north. The only problem is, they are not one-way. Just remember, Bush lost the popular vote but still became Pres.

By Mark

October 28, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

Saw this as a comment in the LA times, it’s dead on!! Yesterday on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read “Vote Obama, I need the money”. I laughed. Once in the restaurant my server had on an “Obama 08” Button, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference — just imagine the coincidence. When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need—I pointed out the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight. I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was very grateful. At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient “lacked” the money more. I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

By Dave in Marietta

October 28, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

As a Georgia transplant (I moved from Alabama 25 years ago), I would just like to tell those native Georgians to get over your freaking selves once and for all. Somehow you think because you were born on this soil that your thoughts, beliefs and opinions are superior to those who weren’t born here. I’ve worked here for 25 years, paid taxes, supported our schools voted and obeyed the law all those years. I and others like me are as constitutionally empowered as any other citizen of this state. And you better damn believe I am voting for Barack Obama.

By RSC

October 28, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Remember: Saxby Chambliss voted YES for the corporate welfare bail out of Wall Street. So, vote AGAINST Saxby Chambliss!

By John Burson

October 28, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Dear sub contractor and other nay sayers: I am a 74 year old MD and have done two combat tours in Iraq; I challenge you and the other nay sayers to do as well. Just because one is chronologically advanced does not mean he/she is not fully capable of doing things that would put you and other uninformed critics to shame.

By Kathy

October 28, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I already voted for the one who I believe to be the best American Candidate to help us …Obama. All McCain can do now is keep digging up the dirt and hoping he can dig deep enough because he knows the truth has prevailed. McCain cannot run and win on his own record so he’s trying to put Obama down with hopes that will scare others. I’m afraid of McCain…his desicions are suspect…look at his choice of VP? What about his recent decision to “suspend” his compaign. That was a joke. No, Obama will carry us on to the change we need.

By K_College Park

October 28, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Georgia going BLUE!

Obama/Biden ‘08, the only rational choice for President!

By K_College Park

October 28, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Georgia going BLUE!

Obama/Biden ‘08, the only rational choice for President!

By jw

October 28, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

To hhhhmmmm:

Thanks for the comment. I think this discussion is useful.

Yes, I understand that our tax rates are on a sliding scale depending on how much we make. It just seems that over the past decade (or possibly more), those on the lower end are becoming poorer while many on the upper end are becoming richer.

Let’s say you’re a school teacher who makes $35,000 per year. Even with the small pay increases, you’re not going to have enough after ten years of teaching to keep up with all of the rising costs—especially health insurance and health care.

If you’re a CEO making triple digits, you’ll probably get by just fine, and can afford to pay a larger percentage of your income in taxes.

I understand that at one point during the past century the richest paid nearly 60% in taxes. That’s definitely too much!

However, right now, those who are making much less, say 30 - 40 K, are having a hard time keeping up with the rising costs. I believe that’s a part of what this “change” is about. It’s to make sure that everyone who is working is able to afford the basics, like food, health care, and education.

So, no I don’t think that the rich should be taxed to death. But right now the middle class can barely afford those things which are necessary to survive. That’s what the proposed tax break for the middle class is about.

Thanks again for the constructive discussion.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Dubya and his band of thieves are the main reason you Republican Retards will witness the most lopsided buttwhipping in American history on Nov 4. If all of you Cult like followers would just look around you, you might realize Your President SOLD YOU OUT $700 billion in Corporate welfare. Keep on listening to Sean Hannity.8 years of BOZO economics.

By reallynow

October 28, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

If you think obama should be president of the United States then step back and ponder the fact that Lithonia and Clayton county are in such pathetic shape. Why you ask? It’s simple truth.. Look who it is ran by! Oh wait that is W’s fault just like katrina was his fault too. Take that obama and spred it around with your higher tax so the lazy no job pieces of crap can eat and drive a Lexus with rims!! Get a job losers!! McCain in 08!

By reallynow

October 28, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

If you think obama should be president of the United States then step back and ponder the fact that Lithonia and Clayton county are in such pathetic shape. Why you ask? It’s simple truth.. Look who it is ran by! Oh wait that is W’s fault just like katrina was his fault too. Take that obama and spred it around with your higher tax so the lazy no job pieces of crap can eat and drive a Lexus with rims!! Get a job losers!! McCain in 08!

By sharona

October 28, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

McCain, I wouldn’t trust him if I was blind in one eye and not able to see out of the other. He is living in the past, he cain’t raise his arms let alone turn his head….. He is by no mean ready to lead this country than the man on the moon. He need to stop living in the past. I am so glad that Bush only has a couple of more days left in office… Just like Ike slap the _ out of Texas the same will happen if McCain becomes President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By sharona

October 28, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

McCain, I wouldn’t trust him if I was blind in one eye and not able to see out of the other. He is living in the past, he cain’t raise his arms let alone turn his head….. He is by no mean ready to lead this country than the man on the moon. He need to stop living in the past. I am so glad that Bush only has a couple of more days left in office… Just like Ike slap the _ out of Texas the same will happen if McCain becomes President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By OODA

October 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

I find it interesting that the firm of Troutman Sanders evidently can not bring it self to use the name the Libertarian Candidate in the US senate race here in Georgia and instead refers to him as Other. Not to be confused with the other candidate, Undecided.

One of the inherent problems in this race has been the insistence of the old media and polling organizations to ignore the third party candidate’s presence on the ballot. It’s not a real mystery, as Allen Buckley is listed as a Libertarian candidate for the US Senate by the Secretary of State here in Georgia; his name is printed on the absentee ballots and is also displayed on the screen in the voting booths.

I disagree that Jim Martin is trying to cause a run off in the US Senate race in Georgia. That’s the last thing he would want. Mr. Martin is in this race due to the abysmal turn out of democrats who voted in the run off that was held after the democratic primary this year. Speaking from personal experience, if the smattering of republicans and independents that made their way to the polls and cast their ballots for him that day had not shown up, the run off would have ended in a 1 vote to 1 vote tie, assuming Vernon Jones remembered to vote.

There is a growing amount of speculation that our US Senate seat could be the magical Seat # 60 that would give the Democrat controlled Senate amazing super powers like being filibuster proof, veto proof and 90 proof all at the same time.

On the other side of the isle, the Republicans want to deny the impending Democrat super majority anything like that and should throw whatever support they can muster behind the incumbent, Saxby Chambliss. Increased resources for Saxby’s campaign coupled with the traditional low turn out numbers for democrats in run off races should send that ol’ Porker back to his place at the trough for another 6 years.

But now it’s time to look past the impending general election on 4 NOV 08. All Georgians should be determined to make the runoff happen out of enlightened self interest. When the run off happens, money will rain down on our state from all sorts of places. There will be temporary work available for some of our fellow citizens for important tasks like driving people to the polls, distributing walking around money, putting up placards, yard signs etc. as well as tearing down placards, removing yard signs etc.

The coffers of our local media outlets will swell as both sides air a constant barrage of campaign commercials in a desperate attempt to sell their candidate to the public at large. This will keep our local talking heads employed a few weeks longer as Georgia’s economy keeps sliding and the unemployment rolls continue to grow. The rental car industry, motel industry and the all important adult entertainment industry would experience real booms as Atlanta would be flooded by the national and international networks as well as political apparatchik’s intent on being part of the action.

So if you would like to see all that money and all that attention and focused on our fair state, Vote Allen Buckley for US Senate. It really is that simple. A vote for Allen Buckley is a vote for post election prosperity! Vote Allen Buckley for US Senate!

By sharona

October 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

McCain, I wouldn’t trust him if I was blind in one eye and not able to see out of the other. He is living in the past, he cain’t raise his arms let alone turn his head….. He is by no mean ready to lead this country than the man on the moon. He need to stop living in the past. I am so glad that Bush only has a couple of more days left in office… Just like Ike slap the _ out of Texas the same will happen if McCain becomes President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Kawana

October 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

I wants Obama to be our leader so he can get people who dont have a job more money. It will help to pay for grocerys and my kids. He will help me pay my rent. Go Obamas

By Corey

October 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

No to Jed and Ellie Mae.

By Dick's World

October 28, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Georgia going for Obama and Martin would signal the beginning of a new age of reason and light for the state. To think we may get past Republican selfishness and narrow-mindedness gives me hope.

All you have to look at where George Bush and McCain have taken over the last eight years to know that giving them four more would compound the diastrous state of our nation.

NO THIRD TERM!

By reallynow

October 28, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

If you think obama should be president of the United States then step back and ponder the fact that Lithonia and Clayton county are in such pathetic shape. Why you ask? It’s simple truth.. Look who it is ran by! Oh wait that is W’s fault just like katrina was his fault too. Take that obama and spred it around with your higher tax so the lazy no job pieces of crap can eat and drive a Lexus with more expensive rims!! Get a job losers!! McCain in 08!

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Dubya and his band of thieves are the main reason you Republican Retards will witness the most lopsided buttwhipping in American history on Nov 4. If all of you Cult like followers would just look around you, you might realize Your President SOLD YOU OUT $700 billion in Corporate welfare. Keep on listening to Sean Hannity.8 years of BOZO economics.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Dubya and his band of thieves are the main reason you Republican Retards will witness the most lopsided buttwhipping in American history on Nov 4. If all of you Cult like followers would just look around you, you might realize Your President SOLD YOU OUT $700 billion in Corporate welfare. Keep on listening to Sean Hannity.8 years of BOZO economics.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Dubya and his band of thieves are the main reason you Republican Retards will witness the most lopsided buttwhipping in American history on Nov 4. If all of you Cult like followers would just look around you, you might realize Your President SOLD YOU OUT $700 billion in Corporate welfare. Keep on listening to Sean Hannity.8 years of BOZO economics.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Dubya and his band of thieves are the main reason you Republican Retards will witness the most lopsided buttwhipping in American history on Nov 4. If all of you Cult like followers would just look around you, you might realize Your President SOLD YOU OUT $700 billion in Corporate welfare. Keep on listening to Sean Hannity.8 years of BOZO economics.

By timthebrave

October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

The republican party has lost it’s way. Instead of being small government it is large government and spend money that we don’t have on wars we don’t need. They have been fighting over there for hundreds of years, what do you think we will accomplish there. When the republican party decides to get back to it’s roots instead of appeasing the religious right they will continue to get their butts kicked. I’m voting for Obama.

By David

October 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Only a Socialist can say that to give money to someone paying no Federal Income tax is actually a progressive tax system. Call welfare what it is! 63% of all Senators and 35% of Congressman are millionaires. At the top of list John Kerry and Ted Kennedy. Spare me the Robin Hood crap. Let those that can and do not work go hungry.

By JR

October 28, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Truly, whether we have Obama or McCain as President won’t make a huge difference. The difference will be felt in the Congressional and Senate breakout. I was thrilled when we had a Democratic President and Republican Congress because very little got spent and we built a huge surplus. When W had his majority, we went deep in the Red. Should Obama win, the system of checks and balances will once again be hosed and we’ll be run into the ground.

I do not trust Obama or his Democratic cronies. I am placing moral choices ahead of financial ones. I believe we need a country where our kids can be safe from harm, either foreign or domestic. A liberal will go out of his/her way to save a puppy, but will gladly watch an unborn baby die, I don’t get it.

Until we get some people in power who are willing to say “Crime is bad, pedophilia is bad, rape is bad, murder, drugs etc… our children will continue the slide into depravity in which we are blindly leading them.

I am not sure if John McCain could fix the problems we have created for ourselves. And truly, the lesser of two evils is still ….evil. But I am sure Obama will continue the liberal downward spiral and I refuse to go down without my voice being heard.

I feel sad in stating that I believe Obama will win this election and he and his Dem. buddies will ride a wave of political terrorism against moral judgement in this country.

Michelle Obama stated a few months back that “For the first time in her life she was proud of her country”, well for the first time in my life, I’m not so proud of mine.

By Dan

October 28, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

I am sticking to my guns and voting Bob Barr. I know he can’t win but maybe, just maybe, the Republicans will get the message and nominate a true conservative in 2012. Bob Barr is the way to go! Send the message and let’s prepare for 2012!

By Our future

October 28, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

I am supporting Barack for the simple fact that maybe since he witnessed what his mother went through with cancer, he will help provide for our elderly and disabled. I am you and able to work, I can even work 2 jobs if things get that bad. But the elderly and disabled cant. I dont care who gets made at this statement, but its not about race, religion, or party. My point is that I dont want a billionair president. If McCain’s wife can spend $30,000.00 on a single outfit, how can they possibly understand not having a fraction of that for the mortgage. Lets get real and not base on race. While the racist are stuck on that, your kids and my kids are getting along, eating together, learning together, and having fun together. How can we move on as a country if we are so hung up on which race is the best? United we stand and divided we fall. This is the only country thats stuck on race.

By Mark

October 28, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

You gotta love John McCain’s ‘everything but the kitchen sink” Hail Mary bit. Now we’re told that Obama is a “socialist” because he wants to raise the top tax rate (on the very wealthy) a tiny bit from 36% to 39%. No one in our feckless, pro-McCain media has bothered to ask him: “If Obama is a sociaist, then what were Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan?”. The top tax rates were all higher under those noted “socialist” presidents.

I think the “socialist” thing is just code for “dark and dangerous”, and we know what that is all about. His incompetent campaign worker couldn’t get her capital “B” straight so he’s got to find other ways of slipping the message under the radar.

McCain is a desperate man and I see that most of his followers here are following suit.

By CobbObamaMama

October 28, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I CANNOT WAIT until Wednesday morning! The ENTIRE US will shock the daylights out of the RNC or GRAND OLE PARTY for those that do not know their civics or history. YES, Republicans are really the party of the Good ‘ole boys! I am still not sure what possessed McCain to pick the brunette Paris or Obama to pick Babblin Biden - however, of the two major party choices, book and common sense shows me OBAMA is the truth and the way. Domestically and Globally!

(and I too am SO SICK of the Saxby/Martin ads! UGH!)

By timthebrave

October 28, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Mark, ever since they decided to charge us taxes they have been redistribing the wealth. Unless either party is getting rid of taxes(trust me they aren’t) they both are redistributing wealth. I sadly make around 70K a year and I figured out that Mccain will take more of my money than Obama so I don’t get what you are talking about. If you are making over 250K than don’t ask me to worry about you.

By Mark

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

You gotta love John McCain’s ‘everything but the kitchen sink” Hail Mary bit. Now we’re told that Obama is a “socialist” because he wants to raise the top tax rate (on the very wealthy) a tiny bit from 36% to 39%. No one in our feckless, pro-McCain media has bothered to ask him: “If Obama is a sociaist, then what were Eisenhower, Nixon and Reagan?”. The top tax rates were all higher under those noted “socialist” presidents.

I think the “socialist” thing is just code for “dark and dangerous”, and we know what that is all about. His incompetent campaign worker couldn’t get her capital “B” straight so he’s got to find other ways of slipping the message under the radar.

McCain is a desperate man and I see that most of his followers here are following suit.

By Independent

October 28, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

To Mr, Really Now: Besides your ignorant comments, you need to learn how to type. YOU are the typical “uninformed” of this country. You have absolutely no idea of what is going on, do you.

Go vote for 4 more years of the same old crap if you are even a registered voter and will vote.

Obama will win this election and you can go cry in your beer or moonshine.

By Blake

October 28, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

To  the extremist that spend more time slinging expletives here about the election, but offer no solutions to our Nations ills.   Fact the architect  of the deregulation of the financial markets (Look up Credit Default Swaps),  was none other than Mr. Phil Gram, Chief Economic Advisor to none other the Mr. John McCain, until he called us all “a nation of whiners” and Mr. McCain had to cut him loose. Your current president wiped his feet on the Bill of Rights, and defecated on the Constitution, and those of you who profess to love America sat by and watched him.  Sadly, the extremist ideologues in this county, “My” country want to turn a blinds eye to all of this and then ask rational free thinking people to support Mr. McCain;  War Hero, yes, President of these United States, I pray not.   McCain is the same man who supported Bush 90% of the time, and Mr. McCain supported the Deregulation of Wall Street, along with his buddy Mr. Phil Gram. 

After a 700 Billion dollar bail out to fix the mess of the status quo, enough is enough. I am  sorry but I am not drinking that cool-laid  again folks.  I have come to realize that the desperate now must resort to name calling because they understand their days of power, tactics of oppression and divide and concur rule are just about up.   But don’t worry, when the progressive forward thinking people of our country take over come November 5th .   We will not marginalize you Right Wing Extremist, we won’t value you less as a citizen, or a person, we won’t do to you all, what you have done and continue to do to so many.   No we are going to “LOVE” you in spite of yourself. Why ? Because at the end of the day, we are no longer accepting the old way of doing things, now hear this, there is but ONE AMERICA, and United we shall stand against all who seek to divide this NATION.  God Bless America.

 And God Bless President Obama That does have a nice Ring to it, vote early folks Obama is the solution

By OODA

October 28, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I find it interesting that the firm of Troutman Sanders evidently can not bring it self to use the name the Libertarian Candidate in the US senate race here in Georgia and instead refers to him as Other. Not to be confused with the other candidate, Undecided.

One of the inherent problems in this race has been the insistence of the old media and polling organizations to ignore the third party candidate’s presence on the ballot. It’s not a real mystery, as Allen Buckley is listed as a Libertarian candidate for the US Senate by the Secretary of State here in Georgia; his name is printed on the absentee ballots and is also displayed on the screen in the voting booths.

I disagree that Jim Martin is trying to cause a run off in the US Senate race in Georgia. That’s the last thing he would want. Mr. Martin is in this race due to the abysmal turn out of democrats who voted in the run off that was held after the democratic primary this year. Speaking from personal experience, if the smattering of republicans and independents that made their way to the polls and cast their ballots for him that day had not shown up, the run off would have ended in a 1 vote to 1 vote tie, assuming Vernon Jones remembered to vote.

There is a growing amount of speculation that our US Senate seat could be the magical Seat # 60 that would give the Democrat controlled Senate amazing super powers like being filibuster proof, veto proof and 90 proof all at the same time.

On the other side of the isle, the Republicans want to deny the impending Democrat super majority anything like that and should throw whatever support they can muster behind the incumbent, Saxby Chambliss. Increased resources for Saxby’s campaign coupled with the traditional low turn out numbers for democrats in run off races should send that ol’ Porker back to his place at the trough for another 6 years.

But now it’s time to look past the impending general election on 4 NOV 08. All Georgians should be determined to make the runoff happen out of enlightened self interest. When the run off happens, money will rain down on our state from all sorts of places. There will be temporary work available for some of our fellow citizens for important tasks like driving people to the polls, distributing walking around money, putting up placards, yard signs etc. as well as tearing down placards, removing yard signs etc.

The coffers of our local media outlets will swell as both sides air a constant barrage of campaign commercials in a desperate attempt to sell their candidate to the public at large. This will keep our local talking heads employed a few weeks longer as Georgia’s economy keeps sliding and the unemployment rolls continue to grow. The rental car industry, motel industry and the all important adult entertainment industry would experience real booms as Atlanta would be flooded by the national and international networks as well as political apparatchik’s intent on being part of the action.

So if you would like to see all that money and all that attention and focused on our fair state, Vote Allen Buckley for US Senate. It really is that simple. A vote for Allen Buckley is a vote for post election prosperity! Vote Allen Buckley for US Senate!

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

To reallyknow ,I know its very hard to imangine that someone other than a white man is smart enough to run a business or have a leadership position . To bad for you your boy BUSH is the biggest failure in American history. GET OVER IT.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

To reallyknow ,I know its very hard to imangine that someone other than a white man is smart enough to run a business or have a leadership position . To bad for you your boy BUSH is the biggest failure in American history. GET OVER IT.

By Blake

October 28, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

To  the extremist that spend more time slinging expletives here about the election, but offer no solutions to our Nations ills.   Fact the architect  of the deregulation of the financial markets (Look up Credit Default Swaps),  was none other than Mr. Phil Gram, Chief Economic Advisor to none other the Mr. John McCain, until he called us all “a nation of whiners” and Mr. McCain had to cut him loose. Your current president wiped his feet on the Bill of Rights, and defecated on the Constitution, and those of you who profess to love America sat by and watched him.  Sadly, the extremist ideologues in this county, “My” country want to turn a blinds eye to all of this and then ask rational free thinking people to support Mr. McCain;  War Hero yes, President of these United States, I pray not.   McCain is the same man who supported Bush 90% of the time, and Mr. McCain supported the Deregulation of Wall Street, along with his buddy Mr. Phil Gram. 

After a 700 Billion dollar bail out to fix the mess of the status quo, enough is enough. I am  sorry but I am not drinking that cool-laid  again folks.  I have come to realize that the desperate now must resort to name calling because they understand their days of power, tactics of oppression and divide and concur rule are just about up.   But don’t worry, when the progressive forward thinking people of our country take over come November 5th .   We will not marginalize the you Right Wing extremist, we won’t value you less as a citizen, or a person, we won’t do to you all, what you have done and continue to do to so many.   No we are going to “LOVE” you in spite of yourself. Why ? Because at the end of the day, we are no longer accepting the old way of doing things, now hear this, there is but ONE AMERICA, and United we shall stand against all who seek to divide this NATION.  God Bless America.

 And God Bless President Obama That does have a nice Ring to it, vote early folks Obama is the solution

By Blake

October 28, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

To  the extremist that spend more time slinging expletives here about the election, but offer no solutions to our Nations ills.   Fact the architect  of the deregulation of the financial markets (Look up Credit Default Swaps),  was none other than Mr. Phil Gram, Chief Economic Advisor to none other the Mr. John McCain, until he called us all “a nation of whiners” and Mr. McCain had to cut him loose. Your current president wiped his feet on the Bill of Rights, and defecated on the Constitution, and those of you who profess to love America sat by and watched him.  Sadly, the extremist ideologues in this county, “My” country want to turn a blinds eye to all of this and then ask rational free thinking people to support Mr. McCain;  War Hero yes, President of these United States, I pray not.   McCain is the same man who supported Bush 90% of the time, and Mr. McCain supported the Deregulation of Wall Street, along with his buddy Mr. Phil Gram. 

After a 700 Billion dollar bail out to fix the mess of the status quo, enough is enough. I am  sorry but I am not drinking that cool-laid  again folks.  I have come to realize that the desperate now must resort to name calling because they understand their days of power, tactics of oppression and divide and concur rule are just about up.   But don’t worry, when the progressive forward thinking people of our country take over come November 5th .   We will not marginalize the you Right Wing extremist, we won’t value you less as a citizen, or a person, we won’t do to you all, what you have done and continue to do to so many.   No we are going to “LOVE” you in spite of yourself. Why ? Because at the end of the day, we are no longer accepting the old way of doing things, now hear this, there is but ONE AMERICA, and United we shall stand against all who seek to divide this NATION.  God Bless America.

 And God Bless President Obama That does have a nice Ring to it, vote early folks Obama is the solution

By Red States Rule

October 28, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Yes Mark! That is dead on! I think I will try it myself, and see how many dirty looks I get!!!

Why is this even a race? Has no one ever read Atlas Shrugged? Well, Atlas is the one leaning….and he’s about to shrug!!!

Why is this such a hard concept to understand?

When ONOMA says he will only raise corporate taxes, I hate to tell you, corporations don’t pay taxes…PEOPLE DO!!!The “chosen one” and his camp believes you are too stupid to understand this simple fact! The corporation may have their name on the check, but it will be passed down to the consumer. When ONOMA said he would cut capital gains taxes on corporations, um, again, corporations don’t pay capital gains taxes, they pay income taxes. I’m sorry to burst the liberal utopian bubble, but it is the truth.

Then, he says he is only going to increase taxes on individuals and corporations who make more than 250K a year, and he doesn’t call it income re-distribution. Well, let’s just pretend, that your theory works for a couple of years…you tax at the top, and distribute it to the bottom. Then, as years go on, the top starts looking around to say, “You know, those many years of medical school just aren’t worth the long hours, malpractice fees, and payroll/admin. costs, just to be taxed at a ridiculous rate. I think I’ll just quit, so I can be a bottom dweller and receive more than I make now…I think I’ll give up my once lucrative business, where I did pay my fair shar of taxes, contributed to society, gave to charities of my choosing, and felt somewhat important, for all that I accomplished with my own hard work. I’ll just go somewhere and make minimum wage…hey everything here is free…all my benefits, no admin costs…what a deal”, so he calls his professional friends, and tells them all about it. After a while, they decide to do the same, and as time goes on there is no top level. What happenes to the taxes they were paying to support the bottom? So, what happens to the bottom, not to mention the fact that most of our prestigious professions are no longer around to treat sickness, reside over hearings, etc…society will crumble from within. Yes, it’s just a theory, but please explain to me how it won’t happen…I’m listening.

By David

October 28, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

McCain too OLD!?!?

It was the young vibrant 47 yr old NObama that had to re-charge his batteries in Hawaii for 2 days!

By Boots

October 28, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

McCain is old, angry and delusional —- he thinks victory in Iraq is imminent, that the “surge” was successful and that Palin is qualified to be president.

The key issue is the economy and he stated personally that he didn’t know much about the economy.

Finally, McCain cannot compete in the arena of ideas so has resorted to negative robo calls,ads and character assassination.

He lost me with his erratic behavior, choice of Sara Palin and negative ads.

The Republicans, based on their performance and performance alone, DO NOT DESERVE FOUR MORE YEARS!

By Drew

October 28, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Fact is, FDR was a socialist. He fought continually with his Supreme Court as they nullified his economic programs for being unconstitutional.

The Wall Street bailout was a socialist act. The government nationalized large private corporations and bought shares in others. Public Ownership of Private Enterprise is Socialism.

We have had growing socialist tendencies in this country since the early 20th century, led mostly (but not always) by the Democratic Party. You may choose to see it as ‘normal’, but it isn’t. It’s a populist and pragmatic runaround of the precepts of our Constitution.

I’ll stop calling Obama a socialist when he demonstrates any real appreciation of capitalism and the economic freedoms that built this country.

By Independent

October 28, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

North Fulton Homemaker …

I’m like you … I’m white and have a college education (I’m also female and 40 years old and live in North Fulton too) and I am also voting for Obama. I am so sick and tired of all of the McCain supporters that think that if you are voting for Obama that you are either African American or young or whatever. My mom and my sister (who has never voted for a Democrat in her life and proudly voted for Bush 4 and 8 years ago) are also voting for Obama.

The reasons I am voting for Obama is because of by McCain’s own admission he doesn’t know very much about the economy. Now I don’t know how much Obama knows, but I do know that he has people like Paul Volcker (former Chairman of the Fed), Robert Rubin (former Treasury Secretary under Bill Clinton) and Warren Buffett advising him on the economy. Also, because of taxes. I make a good salary, but make less than $250,000 and I will fare much better under an Obama presidency than a McCain presidency especially since McCain’s tax plan is basically Bush 2.0 (yes with a few minor changes, but not enough). Also there is health insurance. I have health insurance through my job and would not be effected by Obama’s health care plan. Under McCain’s I would either have my healthcare benefits taxed or I would lose my healthcare and be forced to go out and find some on my own with a $2,500 tax credit (what individuals receive, families receive $5,000) which probably wouldn’t even cover half of it. There are other reasons I am voting for Obama, but those are my three main reasons right there.

By LaVelle from Atlanta,GA

October 28, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

And like many other comments, Michelle’s was taking out of context too..She is very proud to be an American, she just didnt like how the republicans were running things. There are plenty of people who are angry about how Bush and the republicans have been acting, (just check all of their approval ratings) so when Barack or Michelle speak the truth about peoples frustrations as well as theirs shes not as American as you..Its all absurd really..Futhermore, you are scared of Obama and cant trust him? Fear tacticts with you too..But it’s not going to work this time. And just by your speaking points its obvious you are republican, with a democratic president a lot of things will be different, and when the economy is up and running again, dont be shy to thank Barack.

By MIT

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

The “Grand Ole Party” should be renamed to the G.O.P. ( Greedy, Old People ). We won’t have this party after Nov. 4th…it will be split up into little groups caused by the rift the Republicans now are causing. And thank God for that. The Democratic Party is growing stronger and stronger. And thank God for that!

Voting Obama!

By mustardseed

October 28, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Where is the love? I guess you like to bring people down, and not build them up. Isee exactly where this is going. I feel so sorry for you.

By MIT

October 28, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

The “Grand Ole Party” should be renamed to the G.O.P. ( Greedy, Old People ). We won’t have this party after Nov. 4th…it will be split up into little groups caused by the rift the Republicans now are causing. And thank God for that. The Democratic Party is growing stronger and stronger. And thank God for that!

Voting Obama!

By Melani

October 28, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

OBAMA ALL THE WAY. FOR OUR COUNTRY’S SAKE, LETS PRAY THAT OBAMA/BIDEN WIN!!

By dorf67golf

October 28, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

How could anyone vote for Obama? He will not even salute the American Flag, doesn’t care one thing about our country or troops. He is the biggest fake their is. True, McCain has his issues but at least Palin has it together. Alaska has a surplus can we say the same thing at this point for America? Be wise vote for MCCain and Palin. Color should not be a issue in this race. But I think it is playing a big part. Of course we know all African Americans will vote for Obama and some not so intelligent white people.

By Independent

October 28, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

reallynow … oh give me a freakin break … you cannot compare Obama to the halfwits that run Lithonia and Clayton County. The only thing they have in common is the color of their skin. And you might want to catch a clue about who is actually voting for Obama … its not just African American’s, its not just young people or people that sit around all day not doing anything. It’s people like me and my mom and my sister (my sister and I are in our 40’s and my mom is in her late 60’s) who are white, upper middle class, who all have full time jobs that we work very hard at, but are sick and tired of the direction this country is headed in and don’t for one minute trust John McCain and that nitwit, Sarah Palin to fix it.

By Kris

October 28, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

I would rather have a President McCain on life support than have a Socialist Obama as president. A vote for Obama is a vote against your country.

By mustardseed

October 28, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Just my observation, when you have 2 mavericks side-by-side, I don’t see anything really getting done with any real conviction to really solve a problem in a concerted fashion; I can just see too much lag time in problem-solving that when they agree, they’re 4 year term will be up. What do you think?

By Copyleft

October 28, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

McCain records speaks for itself who should be the next president of United States of America.

Yes it does… and it’s Obama.

By T-Bone

October 28, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Alaska has a surplus. Give me a freakin break! With all that oil revenue they’d better have a surplus for what 600,000 people? And speaking of socialism, Alaska’s the biggest socialist state in the union. Every citizen receives a check for $3,000 every year. Talk about “spreading the wealth”! And if that weren’t enough they top the list of states getting federal dollars compared to tax dollars going in. I guess you can thank the convicted felon Senator Ted Stevens for that! Oh, another republican being convicted in a court of law what a surprise. You repubs are out of ideas, competence, and morals. Soon, your party will be out of power. Good riddance!!!

By JRI

October 28, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Bob Barr is at Kennesaw Univ. tomorrow. I expect you all to be there to get educated! BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!

By JRI

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

Bob Barr is at Kennesaw Univ. tomorrow. I expect you all to be there to get educated! BOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!

By JesusLovesYou

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

It saddens me that people would pray to OUR LORD who by grace has saved us that the people of our country would loose their free will to vote. I pray that God keeps the homeless warm at night and that God inspires peace and unites the world. Please follow the second commandment and do not use our lords name in vein! May God bless and Guide whomever is president and all God’s people!

By Brokebackvol

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

I stood for two hours in the cold and wind this morning in East Cobb with hundreds of other folks - and proudly cast a vote for change. The Greedy Old Party has just about ruined our country. I’m a proud gay white american taxpaying voter.

By PerrI

October 28, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

OBAMA/BIDEN all the way. It’s time for change.

By PerrI

October 28, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

OBAMA/BIDEN all the way. It’s time for change.

By jay

October 28, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

All your Obama-supplied health care won’t help you one bit if the Iranian-supplied terrorists choose Atlanta as the site to detonate their nuclear weapons.

But, don’t worry, I am sure President O will talk to them and get to the bottom of why they hate us, so our deaths won’t be in vain.

By Redistribution of Wealth the American Way ?

October 28, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

In a local restaurant my server had on a ‘Obama 08’ tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference—just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need—the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

t the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed the money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

By Sam

October 28, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

If you are PRO LIFE, why would you vote for someone who supports the Death Penalty and the wars that are killing Americans and innocent people?

By Whatever

October 28, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

I think you are exaggerating by saying Georgia is more winnable than Florida or NC Mr. Insider. I really think that their campaign never thought they could get Georgia. Since when has it been a battle ground state? I don’t think they counted on so many people from Georgia being so sensible as McCain kept digging himself a deeper hole. It’s too bad they didn’t put a little more effort in Georgia.

By JesuslovesYou

October 28, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

It is sad that people who pray for people to vote one way or another. Our Lord who by grace has saved us loves both McCain and Obama. He has not choosen either one. Stop dividing God’s people with hate. Please pray that whomever wins the votes of the people of Georgia has the grace to lead all of Gods people and unite them in glory and peace. Please stop the hate!

By Redistribution of Wealth the American Way ?

October 28, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

In a local restaurant my server had on a ‘Obama 08’ tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference—just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need—the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

t the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed the money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

By M3

October 28, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

And about Alaska having a surplus and Palin using that to give all Alaskan’s a tax credit to pay for rising energy costs and how that has made her the most popular governor in the country … well I imagine that would make Saddam Hussein popular too.

Any Alaskan will tell you that it doesn’t take much to get their approval rating since they have had so many corrupt politicians (and its starting to look like Palin is falling into that category with Troopergate and her $150,000 wardrobe expenditure paid for by the RNC when it is illegal to use campaign funds for personal use and her allowing the taxpayers of Alaska to pay for her children to accompany her in NYC and stay in pricey hotels) and their expectations are so low.

By Dee

October 28, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

To all the voters in Georgia. Color should not be a determining factor in this Presidential race. As an African american woman. I am neither Democrat nor Republican. In 2004, I voted for George Bush based on the facts (Kerry did not appear to be a strong leader) I looked at both conventions and both websites to get information on both candidates. I have encouraged others to not vote for OBAMA because he is black, but vote based on his views and values. Both candidates are qualified but only one can be the Leader. Both have something to offer all Americans but only one will LEAD. White Americans should not vote for McCain simply because they are not ready to see an African American head the USA. ALl the past years of voting, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone voice there opinion on the candidates due to race. This is an opportunity for Americans to come together as one and ditch the BLACK/WHITE and be UNITED.

By militant_marker

October 28, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Funny how McCain votes on the bailout nationalization of the banks and he’s not a socialist. Funny how McCain wants the government to buy up bad mortgages and he still isn’t a socialist. Funny how in 2001 John MCCain couldn’t “vote in good conscience” on a tax plan that gave big tax cuts to the wealthy and screwed the middle class and has reneged on that. John McCain is a pandering, erratic, flip flopping fraud and that’s why he’s losing. Any middle class person who votes for John McCain, is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders, a straight marshmallow head.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Republicans : your rein of terror and hiding behind the religous right are over.This is a time to accept the voice of the people. Stop the racially bias hatred ,become the United States again and support the most qualified canidate regardless of race or color.The rest of the World is watching .This country belongs to all of us .

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Republicans : your rein of terror and hiding behind the religous right are over.This is a time to accept the voice of the people. Stop the racially bias hatred ,become the United States again and support the most qualified canidate regardless of race or color.The rest of the World is watching .This country belongs to all of us .

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Republicans : your rein of terror and hiding behind the religous right are over.This is a time to accept the voice of the people. Stop the racially bias hatred ,become the United States again and support the most qualified canidate regardless of race or color.The rest of the World is watching .This country belongs to all of us .

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Republicans : your rein of terror and hiding behind the religous right are over.This is a time to accept the voice of the people. Stop the racially bias hatred ,become the United States again and support the most qualified canidate regardless of race or color.The rest of the World is watching .This country belongs to all of us .

By Nikole-Independent Thinker

October 28, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

Please don’t let Repubs convince you that Obama wants to redistribute your wealth. 1% of the people in this country hold on to the majority of its wealth and that makes no sense at all. No one on this blog is even in that stratosphere. And if you make more than $250,000, then you can afford to pay more taxes than I do with my teacher’s salary of $42,000. One day I will make that much and I will pay for the better schools that I want to see in this nation. And better access to health care, etc.

VOTE OBAMA, AND VOTE EARLY!

By keeping It Real

October 28, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

The one redeeming factor here is that not all white people are racist. Those that are will not change. Thats no big deal. I do not believe that every white person who looks at a black person side ways is a skin head or Kluxer. Thats a good start toward change and the future of America.

By Dee

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

To all the voters in Georgia. Color should not be a determining factor in this Presidential race. As an African american woman. I am neither Democrat nor Republican. In 2004, I voted for George Bush based on the facts (Kerry did not appear to be a strong leader) I looked at both conventions and both websites to get information on both candidates. I have encouraged others to not vote for OBAMA because he is black, but vote based on his views and values. Both candidates are qualified but only one can be the Leader. Both have something to offer all Americans but only one will LEAD. White Americans should not vote for McCain simply because they are not ready to see an African American head the USA. All the past years of voting, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone voice their opinion on the candidates due to race. This is an opportunity for Americans to come together as one and ditch the BLACK/WHITE and be UNITED.

By militant_marker

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

Funny how McCain votes on the bailout nationalization of the banks and he’s not a socialist. Funny how McCain wants the government to buy up bad mortgages and he still isn’t a socialist. Funny how in 2001 John MCCain couldn’t “vote in good conscience” on a tax plan that gave big tax cuts to the wealthy and screwed the middle class and has reneged on that. John McCain is a pandering, erratic, flip flopping fraud and that’s why he’s losing. Any middle class person who votes for John McCain, is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders, a straight marshmallow head.

By inou

October 28, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

NObamanation!

By Dee

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

To all the voters in Georgia. Color should not be a determining factor in this Presidential race. As an African american woman. I am neither Democrat nor Republican. In 2004, I voted for George Bush based on the facts (Kerry did not appear to be a strong leader) I looked at both conventions and both websites to get information on both candidates. I have encouraged others to not vote for OBAMA because he is black, but vote based on his views and values. Both candidates are qualified but only one can be the Leader. Both have something to offer all Americans but only one will LEAD. White Americans should not vote for McCain simply because they are not ready to see an African American head the USA. All the past years of voting, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone voice their opinion on the candidates due to race. This is an opportunity for Americans to come together as one and ditch the BLACK/WHITE and be UNITED.

By jiggaboo

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

Any white fool that votes for Obama should be forced to live in Clayton county or some other all black area of the country that they have turned into a warzone!!

By Color

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

Does the mere fact that police departments all over the country are having to gear up to deal with the riots they anticipate if Obama loses (or for that matter, if he wins) make anyone wonder exactly what kind of people are supporting him? The rock star is not going to do any more for Black Americans or anyone else than he does for the rest of us. The reason is he can’t. His hands are going to be tied by the economy and by his socialist principles. His dream of making America the socialist dreamland often touted by people who love the idea but who have never experienced it will either destroy us or it will destroy him. He will be the most hated president in American history within two years (if he wins, that is). The media that is so in love with him now will turn on him. So

By Dee

October 28, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

To all the voters in Georgia. Color should not be a determining factor in this Presidential race. As an African american woman. I am neither Democrat nor Republican. In 2004, I voted for George Bush based on the facts (Kerry did not appear to be a strong leader) I looked at both conventions and both websites to get information on both candidates. I have encouraged others to not vote for OBAMA because he is black, but vote based on his views and values. Both candidates are qualified but only one can be the Leader. Both have something to offer all Americans but only one will LEAD. White Americans should not vote for McCain simply because they are not ready to see an African American head the USA. All the past years of voting, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone voice their opinion on the candidates due to race. This is an opportunity for Americans to come together as one and ditch the BLACK/WHITE and be UNITED.

By neinei

October 28, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Obama!obama!Obama! I have no right to judge anyone…but McCain is not the right one to be President!

By Barack Who?

October 28, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

If you think it would be a shame if McCain won just because of his age, then you are bigoted. I am close to his age, can still type 95 wpm, exercise daily, and take care of my grandchildren. My mind is still sharp as a tack. I cook everyday and still have a job. There are a lot of people HALF my age that cannot make these claims.

Obama is the one I’d be worried about. He wants to change to socialism, and people are voting for him simply because of race and because they think they are going to get MORE freebies. They will be in for a RUDE awakening.

By swhite

October 28, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Dore67golf…you need to let it go! Alaska is a state by default! Alaska is not a true representation of this country. Therefore, how in the hell do you make your keys comment about what’s she’s done as Governor? Let’s make this thing simple for you. Who’s the reason you’re paying more taxes, paying more for groceries, paying more for gas and a country that has no respect around the world? Do you seriously expect the AVERAGE AMERICAN WITH COMMON SENSE will turn around and KEEP THE SAME PARTY IN POWER? By the way, he’s not a Marxist or a Socialist…he’s an American and he’s needs to be respected as one! Some of these so-called “Patriots” don’t even know the meaning of the word! Until you pick up a weapon and defend this country as I’ve done, you will never know what is feels like to be a real PATRIOT!

By Al in Atlanta

October 28, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Mark, I’ve already voted and I’m certain that we have political differences. Your ‘experiment’ was one of the most thought proving things that I’ve read on a blog. I think it would be much different with larger sums of money, AND if the homeless person actually worked. This forum usually denigrates to name calling and insults. Thanks for sharing. I’ll share this with others to start meaningful policy discussions.

By Dee

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

To all the voters in Georgia. Color should not be a determining factor in this Presidential race. As an African american woman. I am neither Democrat nor Republican. In 2004, I voted for George Bush based on the facts (Kerry did not appear to be a strong leader) I looked at both conventions and both websites to get information on both candidates. I have encouraged others to not vote for OBAMA because he is black, but vote based on his views and values. Both candidates are qualified but only one can be the Leader. Both have something to offer all Americans but only one will LEAD. White Americans should not vote for McCain simply because they are not ready to see an African American head the USA. All the past years of voting, I don’t recall ever hearing anyone voice their opinion on the candidates due to race. This is an opportunity for Americans to come together as one and ditch the BLACK/WHITE and be UNITED.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

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

Lets all say thanks to Bush,Cheney,Rumsfeld,Rove,Rice,Tenet, Gonzalez,Ridge and Brownie.Thanks we could’nt have done it without you. Feliz Navidad. GO BARACK.

By Concerned

October 28, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

The only good thing to come from an Obama victory will be when he is not elected to a second term. This will be after he royally screws American taxpayers. Change=taking the change out of your pocket and giving it to someone too lazy to work! Go back to the Clinton administration in ‘99 and see where all the current turmoil stems from!!!

By roddertrudis

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

John McCain is too stupid to be president. We have seen stupid in action with George W. Bush, the stupidest president in the history of the U.S. Also, McCain is borderline senile. In a year or two, he’ll be ready for the loony bin.

By Sir Winston

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Now the polls are tightening. Big Surprise the Main stream media and other assorted wh@r@s to the democrat party want their polling data to be close to right on election day. Heretofore, they have been able to use the polls to make news stories, pump up Obama, and attempt to dishearten Republicans, but as election day nears they need to cover their rears. Gone, for now, will be the polls that over-sample democrats. You libs should be angry with the media if Obama loses next week. I fear that many of you have been lied to by your own media of choice. But take heart. The same Obama puffing polls that have given you and yours this sense of over confidence and machismo will be used to claim that the election was stolen, or that this is a racist country that rejected Obama, like so many democrat primary voters just a few months ago. This is getting good. Peace.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Concerned , Do you know the difference between a surplus and a deficit? DENIAL is’nt just a river in Africa. How’s your 401K looking these days? Do the right thing and stop being a hater. God BLess.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Concerned , Do you know the difference between a surplus and a deficit? DENIAL is’nt just a river in Africa. How’s your 401K looking these days? Do the right thing and stop being a hater. God BLess.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Concerned , Do you know the difference between a surplus and a deficit? DENIAL is’nt just a river in Africa. How’s your 401K looking these days? Do the right thing and stop being a hater. God BLess.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Concerned , Do you know the difference between a surplus and a deficit? DENIAL is’nt just a river in Africa. How’s your 401K looking these days? Do the right thing and stop being a hater. God BLess.

By LATINOS FOR CHANGE

October 28, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Concerned , Do you know the difference between a surplus and a deficit? DENIAL is’nt just a river in Africa. How’s your 401K looking these days? Do the right thing and stop being a hater. God BLess.

By SOUTHERN ATL

October 28, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

The PEOPLE of Georgia have BARACK OBAMA and JIM MARTIN on their minds…

Maybe the AJC can convince the DNC to get him to make a stop here in this Great State…He has been to several states all in our back yard but why can’t he stop by here!! GEORGIA has a LOT of love for these two candidates but we need you “BARACK OBAMA” TO STOP BY and put some FIRE in the state to take us over the 50% threshold…

We have plenty of spaces that can accommodate you….Turner Field…Georgia Dome…Stone Mountain..etc…

Stop by a little while…even if it is only for about thirty minutes….

GEORGIA PLEASE VOTE BEFORE NOVEMBER 4!!

By I Know Better

October 28, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

I am all for Obama. I think the government is much wiser in how to spend the citizens money than the actual citizens themselves. Plus it isn’t fair that some people have money and some don’t. His redistribution beliefs are right on target to create actual fairness in the country. I hope that he will use the court systems to achieve what he can’t through the legislative process. It is only fair.

I hope that he will start with Hollywood fat cats, rap / music stars and sport stars. They make more money for doing much less than all of us and frankly contribute nothing of real value to society. *$10- 20 million for making a movie, playing basketball or singing rap songs is obscene and selfish. Just think how many homeless people that could feed or how that could be used to help teachers. *

Go Obama Go! You show those selfish and greedy fat cats whose boss!

By Idiot hunter

October 28, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

Maybe some one should print the posting instructions in Spanish. LFC is having a hard time.

By BIG PAPI

October 28, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter you are most qualified for such a title. GRACIAS PENDEJO.

By BIG PAPI

October 28, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter you are most qualified for such a title. GRACIAS PENDEJO.

By BIG PAPI

October 28, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter you are most qualified for such a title. GRACIAS PENDEJO.

By BIG PAPI

October 28, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter you are most qualified for such a title. GRACIAS PENDEJO.

By BIG PAPI

October 28, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter you are most qualified for such a title. GRACIAS PENDEJO.

By noneya

October 28, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

After reading the comments here there is only one thing that is crystal clear. I understand now why the Founding Fathers didn’t include a right to vote for president and were afraid of democracy. Please God, can we get an IQ test to vote?

I think most of you idiots deserve President Obama. When you’re sitting at home wondering why you’re unemployed because your boss/commpany would rather continue to keep a profit rather than pay a tax (and you, after all, are just another expense) perhaps President Obama’s change won’t seem like the change you wanted.

The income tax was originally passed with the assurance that it would only apply to the super rich…the upper 1% of rich fat cats. That promise, like all others out of Washington, was quickly forgotten in the lure of spending other people’s money.

Best way to lower taxes would be to make ALL Americans pay an equal percentage of their income in taxes. You’ll never get an objection from Paul when you rob Peter to pay Paul.

Best way to grow the economy would probably be to eliminate ALL corporate tax. Corporations don’t pay taxes, they just collect them from customers and pay them to government.

Quit the class warfare and if you want more money then get your theiving hands out of my wallet, educate yourself, work harder/longer/smarter, make better decisions, and welcome to the American dream.

I’ve started 3 companies. Made good money…lost good money. If Obama is elected and his tax plan passes, there are at least 4 employees I’ve got to let go. Perhaps Obama will hire them….of course, while a millionaire himself he never sent a dollar to his starving brother in Kenya so I wouldn’t count on it.

By jiggaboo

October 28, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

Any white fool that votes for Obama should be forced to live in Clayton county or some other all black area of the country that they have turned into a warzone!!

NOBAMA 08

By roddertrudis

October 28, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Idiot hunter, check out the mirror. As for posting instructions in Spanish, we certainly wouldn’t expect you to be able to do it, although LFC writes pretty well in English.

By Gary

October 28, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Polls can be rigged just like elections! Any pathetic last resort attempt they can make to try and sway peoples minds they will do it. McCain lost this election the day he announced Palin as his running mate. Thank god for little miracles!!

Obam\Biden 2008!!!!

By JB

October 28, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this

Let’s hope that McCain/Palin win….your 72 year old grandmother cutting her own meat has nothing to do with McCain’s ability to be our president. Does anybody realize that the Democrats are the ones in charge of Congress right now….they are the ones controlling the decisions being made. A president alone cannot make a decision without the support of these people. So why do all the democrats blame Bush????? I really don’t know since they largely control what happens in this country. So stop blaming one person for the last eight years when it takes many more people to make these decisions. The democratic side has been in control of our country, so if anyone is to blame for the present conditions it is them. Also….if you think Obama’s plan for the economy is going to work then I would almost have to call you stupid!!! Redistributing the wealth is not going to help anything….it will encourage the people who don’t work to continue in that lifestyle while the other working people will have to work harder. Businesses will not have the money to hire people which is already being seen with banks who are cutting the days they are open in certain locations. The economy will actually get worse….does anyone remember Jimmy Carter???? Well look at history and expect a repeat if Obama is elected. Obama is wrong on so many issues….study your candidates long and hard before you vote because America is as good as screwed if we decide to let Obama lead….don’t make this black or white or young or old….just make a smart choice!

By AUEAGLE

October 28, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Being an independent, I have learned a couple of things, those that are hardcore republicans, will vote republican no matter what, and the same goes for democrats. I for one like some points of John McCain’s tax plan, the elimination of AMT, and making Bush’s tax cuts permanent to a certain level as I hope to one day make more than $ 250,000. But I chose to vote for Obama cause I do agree that the middle class has gotten the short end of the stick. The tax system is based on socialism( supporting someone’s earlier comment). Being a CPA I know this. The whole “redistribution of wealth” was not to be taken literally, but most republicans try to scare people to believe it is. If you listen to the line before it, he meant redistribute the wealth as in everyone has a chance to be wealthy or redistribute the chances that “Joe the plumber ” received to garner wealth. I’ve noticed some people are taking these talking points too far claiming that Iran might chose Atlanta to detonate a bomb, that’s a little harsh.

By Joe in Decatur

October 28, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

Given the enormous number of failures in the last 8 years of a Republican presidency and 12 years of a Republican-dominated Congress (barring the two short years with a slim Democratic majority in the Congress), what real successes have Republicans shown in the last 20 years to make any of us think they deserve to be running the country again any time soon?

By AUEAGLE

October 28, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Just thought I would put this out here to the guy that said Obama’s tax plan would force him to fire 4 workers. It’s called EBITA Payroll expenses are deducted before taxes. Meaning you firing more people lowers your expense…which in turn raises EBITA..which in turn will cause you to pay MORE taxes when it calculated on what you have left.

By Sam1234

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

Obama is a sleeper Muslim.

By Donna

October 28, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

What has happened to this country? The amount of lies and deception that is going on in this election is enough to make anyone afraid. I will NOT have scare tactics thrown at me anymore - 4 years ago was enough - look at what has happened. Our own government lied to us about WMD and then entered a country that we were not even considered liberators. Enough money has been spent in IRAQ - we need to keep the money in American families. I am not willing to support McCain on this issue. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!! I have already voted for Obama - I am a 44 year old white female and ready for the change that our country deserves!!!

By Dub

October 28, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

I’m so sick of the idealists on this vent and in this country! Geez people…when are you going to stop believing this b.s. that B.O. is putting out there?!?! Wake up and see that this guy is a liar and socialist! You think Republicans are big spenders and don’t know how to handle money??? Try taking hundreds of millions of dollars to use for a campaign for God’s sake! Obama’s middle name is Hussein…sound familiar????????

By Dub

October 28, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

I’m so sick of the idealists on this vent and in this country! Geez people…when are you going to stop believing this b.s. that B.O. is putting out there?!?! Wake up and see that this guy is a liar and socialist! You think Republicans are big spenders and don’t know how to handle money??? Try taking hundreds of millions of dollars to use for a campaign for God’s sake! Obama’s middle name is Hussein…sound familiar????????

By Cathy

October 28, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

I proudly stood in line for 4 hours to vote for Obama and Biden. They are the smart ones that will restore our economy, bring our troops home from this senseless and expensive war, and make sure that all Americans can afford good health insurance. I am not drinking the kool-aid that McNasty and Ms. Clueless are serving. There only concerns are for the wealthy and the well connected.

By Cathy

October 28, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

I proudly stood in line for 4 hours to vote for Obama and Biden. They are the smart ones that will restore our economy, bring our troops home from this senseless and expensive war, and make sure that all Americans can afford good health insurance. I am not drinking the kool-aid that McNasty and Ms. Clueless are serving. Their only concerns are for the wealthy and the well connected.

By Chris

October 28, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

This comment is for “reallynow.” It is amazing that you have such negative thoughts about African-Americans; however, you cannot even spell correctly. FYI, Spread is SPELLED “SPREAD” not spred. Maybe you should get a life or better yet, an education before belittling others. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

By Idiot Hunter

October 28, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this

That is four hours you will never get back , Cathy. People used to line up and wait around to vote for Saddam Hussein. I could go on with the Saddam/Obama deal, but I fear being called a racist or whatever they call people that poke fun at Obama. Should I post this once, or should I post it twice like Cathy?

By Beetle-Juice

October 28, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

1 trillion for a damn lie 700 billion to bail-out out your kin shove your dogma down our throats you are proof Darwin was wrong survival of the dimwits he got it backwards nature is a dumb beast their is a God and he is sick to make idiots and the decider

By Mark from Michigan

October 28, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this

Is grammar not taught in Georgia anymore?

By Bart from Bogart

October 28, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

Go back to Michigan and take your ugly girlfriend with you, Yankee poop

By Derek

October 28, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

Obama has run a better campaign, but that doesnt mean everything. However, I do like his ideas and hopefully he could get us out of this mess. I almost feel bad for whoever wins having to try and fix things. Years ago McCain said in a video that taxes should be raised on big business and wealthier people.(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2JPbQOHEkY) Now he’s against that since Obama is for it. I believe he has let his party rule him and even though I somewhat like him, he shouldnt let that happen which helps make it easier to vote Obama. And Sarah Palin, even though she did some good things, her wanting to go in and amend the constitution and stuff like that is just nuts and I think she would be power hungry. So, Georgia-I would go with Obama.

By Drew

October 28, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

McCain is against higher taxes now because anyone with any understanding of economics knows that you don’t raise taxes during a recession!

That is, unless you want a longer, deeper recession of course.

By Al

October 28, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Mark, dontcha know that grammar and spelling aren’t taught anywhere anymore? No one on the internet uses ‘em at least.

By Capitalist

October 28, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

If Obama is a socialist then Reagan was a Communist, since he was responsible for the “Earned Income Tax Credit”. Because he signed this into law the taxpayer pays people below the poverty line with a credit (on taxes they did not pay). When did compassion become socialism? The Republicans on the whole are “GREEDY, SELFISH” and should be ashamed to be called Christians.

By Werd

October 29, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

McCain also at one point was against the Bush tax cuts, makes sense in the middle of two wars .

By LawDawg

October 29, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

I think both presidential and senatorial candidates have made some fairly misleading or completely false comments about their opponent. The Fair Tax eliminates other taxes, and Jim Martin didn’t cause children to die. Please for your country’s sake do some research and fact-checking. Don’t buy into everything you hear.

Lastly, I beg everyone to vote for a candidate because of their policies and not because of skin color, age, or other such non-sense. You should be voting for a candidate because you like their stance on certain issues such as energy or taxes.

I voted for Obama, but YOU should vote for the candidate that fits YOU.

By *Fake* Georgia

October 29, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

I saw an interview on Fox News the other day with Brian Moore: the Socialist Party presidential nominee. He said Obama is definetley not a Socialist. So there you go…straight from the mouth of the Socialist leader himself. Can we finally stop talking about stupid stuff like socialists and marxists and instead focus on how the hell we fix the economy!?

By Ted

October 29, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this

Brian Moore wants Socialists to vote for him, ya big dummy…

By Chaz

October 29, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

Y’know, there’s been a lot of talk lately about how McCain has tried to distance himself from Bush. Seems to me Obama has spent his whole campaign trying to distance himself from… himself.

By mallorylopp

October 29, 2008 1:38 AM | Link to this

as someone who is not devoted to one party over another, i find it unbelievable that people are still bashing barack obama. he is someone who is willing to promote an idea but at the same time, he is just as willing to back down if that idea is implemented and does not strive. i feel that mccain, just like bush, has his reputation (as well as the reputation of the republican party) to spare and will not back down if his ideas are not successful. to me, admitting you are wrong is one of the most important qualities a person can have. mccain has proven that he can not do that.

By mallorylopp

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

as someone who is not devoted to one party over another, i find it unbelievable that people are still bashing barack obama. he is someone who is willing to promote an idea but at the same time, he is just as willing to back down if that idea is implemented and does not strive. i feel that mccain, just like bush, has his reputation (as well as the reputation of the republican party) to spare and will not back down if his ideas are not successful. to me, admitting you are wrong is one of the most important qualities a person can have. mccain has proven that he can not do that.

By mallorylopp

October 29, 2008 1:41 AM | Link to this

as someone who is not devoted to one party over another, i find it unbelievable that people are still bashing barack obama. he is someone who is willing to promote an idea but at the same time, he is just as willing to back down if that idea is implemented and does not strive. i feel that mccain, just like bush, has his reputation (as well as the reputation of the republican party) to spare and will not back down if his ideas are not successful. to me, admitting you are wrong is one of the most important qualities a person can have. mccain has proven that he can not do that.

By mallorylopp

October 29, 2008 1:41 AM | Link to this

as someone who is not devoted to one party over another, i find it unbelievable that people are still bashing barack obama. he is someone who is willing to promote an idea but at the same time, he is just as willing to back down if that idea is implemented and does not strive. i feel that mccain, just like bush, has his reputation (as well as the reputation of the republican party) to spare and will not back down if his ideas are not successful. to me, admitting you are wrong is one of the most important qualities a person can have. mccain has proven that he can not do that.

By Karl Marx

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

I like that Obama boy.

By Sissy Saxby

October 29, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Sissy Saxby likes to redistribute wealth from lobbyists to his son and cronies. Why do you think he voted for the Socialist bailout, the pork barrell farm bill and immigration amnesty?

By Chuck

October 29, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

mallorylopp: another product of our government schools.

By sOcialist named Obama

October 29, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

McCain also at one point was against the Bush tax cuts, makes sense in the middle of two wars .

Well, except for the fact that raising taxes (particularly on high income people) reduces revenue to the U.S. Treasury, you’re absolutely right! JFK, RWR, and GWB demonstrated this amply.

Obama, when asked about this by ABC’s Charlie Gibson, said that he’d tax people in spite of the fact that tax revenue would decrease because he wanted to make things fair! Huh?

That statement alone is all you need to know about Obama.

By Donna

October 29, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Has anyone else noticed that top Republican female senators Elizabeth Dole, Kaye Bailey Hutchison, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins have not seemed to embrace Sarah Palin? Wonder what that’s about?

By Donna

October 29, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Has anyone else noticed that top Republican female senators Elizabeth Dole, Kaye Bailey Hutchison, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins have not seemed to embrace Sarah Palin? Wonder what that’s about?

By Cassie

October 29, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

People need to know more about Obama but he will not let you know anything about himself.

By ANDY

October 30, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

HUSSEIN Obama will lose Georgia to McCain. The country is not ready for a President with ties to terrorists.

By ANDY

October 30, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

HUSSEIN Obama will lose Georgia to McCain. The country is not ready for a President with ties to terrorists. Who is HUSSEIN Obama? What does he stand for? NOBODY KNOWS!

By ANDY

October 30, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

HUSSEIN Obama will lose Georgia to McCain. The country is not ready for a President with ties to terrorists. Who is HUSSEIN Obama? What does he stand for? NOBODY KNOWS, except for those die-hard HUSSEIN Obama supporters who will vote for him for no reason at all. WHAT A SHAME!

By sagittarius

October 30, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

ANDY. your comment towards Mr Barack Obama is childish & immature. You say he has ties to terrorists but i think you’ve forgotten to mention alzheimer’s patient dumb a— mccain received alsmost $500,000 funding from a middle eastern khahdi. Get your facts straight!!!! I’m pretty sure you like white top hats.

By Copyleft

October 30, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

HUSSEIN Obama will lose Georgia to McCain.

True… and President Obama will sweep the rest of the country, with Georgia and the other backwoods states lagging behind, as usual.

The country is not ready for a President with ties to terrorists.

Why not? We’ve already had one for eight years. Besides, you’re supporting McCain, who has far more terrorist ties than Obama ever did.

True

By Independent Voter

October 30, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Donna, I noticed that too. And if McCain was so “gung ho” about having a woman VP he should’ve nominated one of them. Any one of them would have been much more qualified and much more ready to take over if necessary.

Andy, I am voting for Obama (and I am white, middle class, suburban, 40-year old female who works full time (and I work very hard at my job I might add) and has a college degree) and I have a ton of reasons why I am voting for him.

1) The Economy - By John McCain’s own admission he knows a lot less about economics and that he still needs to be educated. He also said he might need to rely on the VP he selected. Sorry, I just don’t trust Sarah Palin on the economy either … not to mention his economic team with people like Carly Fiorina, who ran HP into the ground. Obama on the other hand has people like Former Fed Chairman, Paul Volcker, Former Treasury Secretarys, Robert Rubin and Paul O’Neill and Warren Buffett … among others.

2) Taxes - I don’t have any problem with paying my fair share in taxes, but I do have a problem with paying more than my fair share and for the last 8 years that is what has been happening. People I know that make more than me, pay less. That’s not right. Obama’s tax plan has nothing to do with socialism or welfare or any of that other crap. It has to do with finally giving the middle class the break they’ve been needed for Bush’s entire presidency.

3) Healthcare Insurance - I have healthcare insurance through my job and under Obama’s plan nothing would change. Under McCain’s plan my benefits would either be taxed or I would have to find healthcare insurance on my own with the $2,500 tax credit (I’m single) that I get which wouldn’t even come close to covering the entire cost.

4) I don’t believe for one minute Colin Powell would’ve endorsed Obama if he didn’t feel like he was qualified on foreign policy and national security issues. I also don’t believe for one second that race played any sort of a factor in his endorsement, so please … don’t even go there.

5) McCain would cut medicare and medicaid (per the Wall Street Journal which as we all know is a very conservative newspaper) to pay for his health insurance plan. Now this doesn’t directly effect me, but it does directly effect my mother and my grandmother and that raises concerns for me.

I could probably go on some more, because I know there are other things, but I think these are the most important things.

By ANDY

October 30, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

All the rhetoric from the pro-supporter of HUSSEIN Obama sounds good … but who is HUSSEIN Obama and what does he stand for? He’s spent most of his first senatorial term running for president and his only non-executive experience is being an organizer? How can anyone not see through HUSSEIN Obama’s mask is beyond me!

By dave

October 30, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

I’ve read enough. I am 56 years old and remember being in elementary school practicing in the hall by putting my head between my legs and waiting for the Russians to send the Atomic Bomb. John Kennedy was our president at this time. He was young and inexperienced and being tested by the Russians. My neighbors were installing bomb shelters in their back yards. Everyday everyone was on pins and needles wondering if they would die. I do not want to see anyone live like this! Biden said Obama would be tested. You wait! One more thing, if you do not know the story of the Pied Piper, Google the fairy tale and find out what happened to everyone that followed him. Could this be Obama?

By dave

October 30, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

I’ve read enough. I am 56 years old and remember being in elementary school practicing in the hall by putting my head between my legs and waiting for the Russians to send the Atomic Bomb. John Kennedy was our president at this time. He was young and inexperienced and being tested by the Russians. My neighbors were installing bomb shelters in their back yards. Everyday everyone was on pins and needles wondering if they would die. I do not want to see anyone live like this! Biden said Obama would be tested. You wait! One more thing, if you do not know the story of the Pied Piper, Google the fairy tale and find out what happened to everyone that followed him. Could this be Obama?

By tgm21498@aol.com

October 30, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

I have some slow voters in my family. I’m taking them to vote on Nov. 4th 2008.

Let’s take Georgia by Storm.

It’s time for a change.

By satya

November 3, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I’m a white male, household income in the top 6%, I love country and family, and I pray daily.

I feel excited about the chance we have to turn this country back into a country I can be proud of if BARACK OBAMA is elected president. Eight years of a man who’s mind is almost on par with Sarah Palin’s and look at what we got! McCain has sold his soul to win over constiuencies he had once criticized. He’s not just old in age, he is too desparate to win this presidency and his desparation is pitiful to me.