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DEL.ICIO.USMcCain’s big night
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
He is the stern and compassionate grandfather, the reliable voice of experience who behaves and acts according to a code of personal conduct borne of hardship and testing.
John McCain’s acceptance speech was upbeat and positive, optimistic and spirited. He made a strong saales pitch to those who are looking to get comfortable with a leader who represents “change,” the kind of change that’s not risky or flighty, but different. He spelled out in enough detail to draw real distinctions between himself and Barack Obama and promised that he and Gov. Sarah Palin would be the reformers who shake up the Washington establishment. The crowd loved it.
Demonstrators sought to disrupt John McCain’s big night, drawing the camera’s eye and delegates’ attention. McCain was cool. “Please don’t be diverted by the ground noise and the static,” he told them. “Americans want us to stop yelling at each other.”
It was not a spectacular speech until the end, but it was one that will raise the comfort level of most Americans with him. That’s all he really needed to do.
The most beautiful part of the speech was the finish and his discussion of the POW ordeal. It does not get any better. Said McCain:
“I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else’s. I loved it not just for the many comforts of life here. I loved it for its decency; for its faith in the wisdom, justice and goodness of its people. I loved it because it was not just a place, but an idea, a cause worth fighting for. I was never the same again. I wasn’t my own man anymore. I was my country’s.”
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By Davo
September 4, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this
All McCain needs now is a contrived war with Iran…and then he might have a shot.
Seriously…underwhelming.
By frankI
September 4, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this
I think he did a great job.
His version of change sounds much better than the Muslim’s version.
By jack
September 4, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this
Mcsame loves his country right into the toilet just like his buddy george. Of course Mcsame knows where his next meal is coming from…….the a***** above me!
By getalife "whiners"
September 4, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
The protesters were the best part.
“McCain votes against vets”.
True but admitting to being broken as a pow should worry Americans.
Is he now a commie?
By Moose
September 4, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this
What a load of crap.
By Karia
September 4, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
I thought it was really good, especially the ending.
One of the most essential qualities of a great leader is to have been broken, to have been taken to a place where there is no choice but to sacrifice self for the sake of something bigger. Frankly, I am afraid to trust anyone who hasn’t developed the strength of character that can only come through trial. I think it’s the factor that so many of our country’s leaders have lacked.
There is a grace and a wisdom that comes to those who let suffering improve them. I think that anyone with any degree of maturity realizes that at some level, even if only intuitively.
McCain is clearly the best man for the job…and Palin the best woman for VP.
By Say What?
September 4, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this
Are you serious Jim?
By Peter
September 4, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
Funny for me to say, but McCain sounded good……. his story interesting, and I can not even imagine, nor will ever say, I do understand the the hell he endured…
BUT……… it is even harder for me to believe that the changes that needs to be made will come form the party….who’s Mantra seems to be……. FOR the RICH and by the RICH……. as the IRS tells us each year………it is getting worse….the poor are getting poorer and the Rich even more so……the classes are being divided, and Americans are angry……
Just read this blog !
If something isn’t done we are going to have a French Revolution on our hands here in America, as lots of people are on the edge…
Republicans in the White House have sold America out for their Personal gains as McCain talked about.
They have Spent and Bilked more money out of the American Treasury, our Taxes paid in, than in any other time in History.
Look at the deficit, the economy, the bailing out of corporation, but not the citizens, the Open ended and Cost Plus contracts, the LOVE for OIL MONEY, the lies and deception that took us to WAR……..
The total lack of getting Bin Laden, thus we have a stronger Al Qaida…..and the fact we gave over 6 Billion to Pakistan, which has been unaccounted for, and today Al Qaida are virtually free to roam that country.
It is really hard to see any change………. until the REPUBLICANS get killed in an election, and worse than in the last 2 years ago……….then maybe they will get it…..
Someday MAYBE SOMEDAY…..The Republican leadership will actually care, and not just on Sunday !
By Muslim Obama
September 4, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this
Obama is a Muslim Terrorist…..he Mother and Father are both Muslim…don’t be fooled do not vote for this man!!! The lives of your family are at stake!!
By terryp
September 4, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this
WTG McCain! You’ve allowed yourself to become completely overshadowed by your VP.
By Bush go away
September 4, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
I thought I was watching the Democratic nominee for awhile the way he was taking Republicans to the woodshed for putting power over principles. It looked like the crowd was going to collectively crap themselves there for a moment. Definitely the highlight of the speech.
Maybe if he hadn’t been part and parcel of that crowd that put power over principles, he might have been able to make a legitimate case for himself.
By terryp
September 4, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
WTG McCain! You’ve allowed yourself to become completely overshadowed by your VP.
By Dianne Henderson
September 5, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
He was GREAT..I was not a McCain fan before this convention , even though I am a conservative, but I sure am now. I plan on campaigning for him. My democratic friends are calling me telling me they are SO impressed with the McCain/Palin ticket that they are voting Republican for the very first time in their lives. All I can say is WOW……..
By jm
September 5, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this
Mr. Wooten - after serving almost 25 years in both the House of Representatives and the US Senate, Senator McCain IS the Washington Establishment.
By Informed Citizen
September 5, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
McCain rocks. He proved once again that he has the leadership and humility that it takes to be a great president. After 20+ years of voting democrat, I’m changing this time.
By crazy eddie
September 5, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this
Dianne Henderson @ 12:02 AM
Yea, right Dianne I bet your phone was ringing off the hook with your democratic friends just gushing about the McCain/Palin ticket!
Tell me another bedtime story…Yawn!
By Davo
September 5, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
I used to think that McCain had totally sold out and was using Karl ‘turd Blossam’ Rove as his advisor…but now I’m not so sure. 1. He mocked the whole ‘Change’ platform of Obama’s but yet what was he saying tonight? “Change is coming to America.” 2. Palin talks about how being a mayor is more important than a community organizer…yet the theme was ‘Service’? 3. And of course the whole business of how Obama is not ready to lead and somehow Palin is.
I get the feeling that they are really just giving up…I mean this is nowhere near the well oiled attack machine that W had. I panned all the networks looking for some fancy camera work to make his crowds look at least compareable to the DNC convention and even that wasn’t there. And on top of it all, vets protesting a former POW.
Either gramps is just tired and wants to go home (and he has his pick) or Bushco has something up its sleeve.
By Hannah
September 5, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
I’ve heard it said that “first-rate people hire and attract first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.”
So Terryp, while I agree that Sarah Palin is an exceptional person, I don’t think John S. McCain is even remotely bothered by the thought of being overshadowed — by his VP Sarah Palin or anyone else. I had vastly underestimated him. He is first-rate.
By Ted
September 5, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this
He was fine, but Palin’s the star. Watch as Obama eats crow and pulls Hillary back into the act, trying to fight back.
By leroy
September 5, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this
This christian black male is now sold on mccain. I do not want some muslim becoming president.
By Hannah
September 5, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this
Yes, Ted, Palin is the star. And didn’t she shine? :)
I would imagine that it takes a special blend of confidence and humility for a presidential candidate to launch a star like her into his orbit. A second-rate person would’t risk being outshone.
By buck
September 5, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this
YEP HITLARY AIN’T DONE WITH THE BOY YET!!!!!!
By informed citizen
September 5, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this
Crazy Eddie & Co — before you go slamming Dianne for pointing out how many ex-Dems are seriously considering the McCain ticket, let me tell you about my family. My first vote went for Dukakis and I have voted straight Dem since then. However, I am totally unimpressed by Obama. I don’t want an ACORN-type community organizer running this country and that’s what he brings to the table. So I started looking into McCain and the guy has substance. Tonight, his integrity and character came thru and the way he talks about country just sealed it for me. So come November, this long-time Dem is voting Republican. And I’m not the only one in my family. My 22-yr old niece, Kerry/Edwards in her first vote, is totally turned-off by Obama’s slickness and lack of substance and is going for McCain. She too is an ex-Dem voting Republican. I bet we’re not alone and that, while you’re condescendingly yawning, the rest of us awakened and realized that McCain/Palin is the best choice.
By Thespis
September 5, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this
Is it possible to deal in ANY truth to some of you people. I understand that you may not like Obama and may vehemently oppose his bid to be President. But this nonsense of repeatedly calling him a Muslim is childish at best. It is not necessary to turn your opponent into a demon using such lies to support your guy. Focus on the issues where you disagree with Obama and what issues McCain will implement to make this a better country. At that point an informed discussion can ensue.
Constantly calling Obama a Muslim when he clearly is not is cheap, desperate and shows your ignorance.
By Thespis
September 5, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this
As for the conventions, I for one am very glad they are over, and I don’t think I am alone. Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin spent their time doing what they were supposed to do: preach to the choir. These speeches are informative only to a point and will satisfy pretty much only those who are already decided.
This election is not going to won or lost based on the cheering fanatics at either convention or by the zealots on this blog and others like it. This election will be decided by the hated (at least by the extremes on both sides) undecided middle. The debates are coming and it will be then that we will find out what the real positions of these candidates are and how they will play to Americans. No more unchallenged assertions and outright lies from either side. No more teleprompters or canned answers.
This is going to be good and I, for one, can’t wait.
By ND
September 5, 2008 1:44 AM | Link to this
I thought his speech was very heartfelt and conveyed a lot about his strengths, which mainly involve his toughness and his war hero past. As someone who’s probably going to vote for Obama, I was looking to see what specific policy issues related to the economy, taxation, etc. that McCain would address and I found very little, at least compared to what Obama provided in his speech. That was probably the most disappointing part. But overall I think McCain really played to his positives and did a good job strengthening his image in the minds of committed Republicans, even if he didn’t do much to get swing voters to commit to him.
By KT
September 5, 2008 1:52 AM | Link to this
It amazes me that the Obama campaign threw out the word “change” and people are so willing to jump on that bandwagon. When did we start voting for change that cannot be defined? That seems like a very lazy and uninformed vote to me.
I’m sure some people spend more time picking out what they are going to wear, than deciding who our President should be. Anyone who is concerned about their money and the economy would not vote for Obama.
He supports Socialistic values, and they don’t work well anywhere else. Why would they work here? And….. why do I have to have compromised healthcare when I work and that is part of my consideration with the jobs I accept, in order to help people who don’t work or can’t afford it? They are getting healthcare free now as it is???
We are promoting a generation of people who want to be taken care of then can’t take care of themselves.
A government that is big enough to give you everything that you want, is big enough to take everything away.
By KT
September 5, 2008 1:54 AM | Link to this
It amazes me that the Obama campaign threw out the word “change” and people are so willing to jump on that bandwagon. When did we start voting for change that cannot be defined? That seems like a very lazy and uninformed vote to me.
I’m sure some people spend more time picking out what they are going to wear, than deciding who our President should be. Anyone who is concerned about their money and the economy would not vote for Obama.
He supports Socialistic values, and they don’t work well anywhere else. Why would they work here? And….. why do I have to have compromised healthcare when I work and that is part of my consideration with the jobs I accept, in order to help people who don’t work or can’t afford it? They are getting healthcare free now as it is???
We are promoting a generation of people who want to be taken care of then can’t take care of themselves.
A government that is big enough to give you everything that you want, is big enough to take everything away.
By SAY-RAH
September 5, 2008 2:47 AM | Link to this
Dear diary,
Week #1
Mother-In-Law throws me under the bus
The country finds out that I am an abstinence only conservative with an unwed pregnant teenager
My unwed pregnant teenager’s self described “Redneck” boyfriend, has had at least 5 months to marry me. So far he has refused.
I am accused of cheating on my hubby by the same rag that found that John Edwards was cheating on his wife.
I am currently under investigation in my home state
I was for the Bridge, before I was against it, I think they call that flip flopping, I prefer “Re-assessing”
I am not a Washington insider, mainly because no one outside of Alaska (Population 600,000) has ever heard of me, but I have still managed to bring back millions in earmarks to my state
and, I alluded that I had sold an airplane on ebay, but I really did not, its all about semantics. See I’m perfect for this job.
now I know that my life story is really Jerry Springer-ish, but Springer wish he could pull the numbers I did on Wednesday. This is why I chose to tell my story in Saint Paul. Who knew I would upstage John?
And if you think week #1 was fun, you ain’t seen nothing yet.
STAY TUNED! Let the real vetting begin!
By Michael
September 5, 2008 5:21 AM | Link to this
This year, everybody at the RNC was lauding a man who served his country in Vietnam, came back from that horrible war and served his country nobly in the US Senate and then ran for president.
Four years ago, a bunch of Republicans were mocking John Kerry’s purple hearts by wearing purple Band-Aids. This is also the party of Saxby Chambliss, who compared Max “I left three limbs in Vietnam” Cleland to Saddam Hussein.
John McCain himself does fight for change at times. The problem is he gets hooked back into the Republican machine and allies himself with someone like George W. Bush who smeared the heck out of him in 2000. He obviously has diehard GOP strategists giving him talking points half the time and sounds like a slightly mellower Bush.
If the McCain of Thursday night was running for president, it wouldn’t be so bad. Problem is you can’t forget he thinks the blowhard that spoke last night was the best person he could find to be vice president. When the founders said party politics would ruin this country, that’s exactly what they meant.
Vote Obama. Yes we can.
By james
September 5, 2008 5:39 AM | Link to this
John McCain is so out of touch that he’s trying to win an election by talking about his war experience from 50 years ago. The military has changed from 50 years ago. I just can’t allow him to become commander and Cheif with outdated views and experience.
By james
September 5, 2008 5:39 AM | Link to this
John McCain is so out of touch that he’s trying to win an election by talking about his war experience from 50 years ago. The military has changed from 50 years ago. I just can’t allow him to become commander and Cheif with outdated views and experience.
By broogha
September 5, 2008 5:45 AM | Link to this
Jim, After reading your hogwash this week, i for one will be happy when you either retire or the AJC gets a brain and fires you for outlandish, BS filled reporting. One of the reasons i no longer buy this paper.
By Craig
September 5, 2008 5:45 AM | Link to this
You dems are something else. Poor people have been voting democrat for 50 years and your still poor.The top 10 percent of the taxpayers already pay over 75% of the taxes and you wanna tax them even more. There aint enough “rich” people in the country to provide all the stuff the dems are promising. AS as far as corporate give aways, we have the second highest corporate tax rate in the world which is the biggest reason jobs are being sent overseas instead of kept here at home. Wake up and get you head out of your a*.
By The Way
September 5, 2008 5:47 AM | Link to this
McCain has yellow teeth.
McCain even hacked the “change” anthem of Obama’s campaign.
Americans are going to ask, “Why doesn’t McCain think for himself. What? He copied “change” because Obama didn’t say “I dubs it?” WTF is wrong with this old, foolish man, and his inexperienced, scary VP pick?
Americans are going to flock to Obama, just to get the bad taste out of their mouths.
Obama 08: Nobody had to torture Obama to make him realize what America is.
Obama 08: America takes over.
By Tar and feathered
September 5, 2008 5:53 AM | Link to this
“The Way” is a poser!! He constantly changes his name to hide the fact. Last week he was post haste, before that Harry Willis, before that Ty Cobb, to date at least fifteen aliases all saying the same crap. What a fraud!
By Skeptical
September 5, 2008 5:54 AM | Link to this
What change is “Robin Hood” Obama dictating? Tax small businesses so that we lose jobs overseas, tax the people who work while the porch monkeys sit around all day smoking blunts, drinking malt liquor, wear $300 tennis shoes, call an ambulance to take them to the emergency room because they cannot afford a taxi,while I work so they can tax me to pay for their welfare checks. This my friends is the politics and policies of Obama and the democrats. Get ready for the riots when they lose, because the poor oppressed people will be “dissed” again.
By Steve
September 5, 2008 6:09 AM | Link to this
No extremist, right-wing conservative Vice Presidents for this contry. No how, no way!!!
By Steve
September 5, 2008 6:11 AM | Link to this
No extremist, right-wing conservative Vice Presidents for this contry. No how, no way!!!
By Ga Values
September 5, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this
Our RHINO Senator Saxby Special Interest, skipped the speaches of Palin & McCain. He is one of those me 1st country country 2nd Congressmen that McCain was talking about. Saxby & his LOBBYIST son Bo are owned by out of state SPECIAL INTERSET.Where Saxby Chambliss gets his money::
Agri Business—-$1,368,000 Banks, Insurance, Real Estate—-$1,332,000 Lawyers & Individual Lobbyist——$641,000 Misc Business —-$679,000 The Agi Business & his LOBHBYIST son got a gift of $20 billion waste from Saxby’s Farm Bill. The Banks, Real Estate & Lawyers just got a $2 TRILLION gift from the Bail Out the Banks act which Saxby & Johnny voted for. Not a bad return on your money. Term Limits Hers, Term Limits Now, America 1St not SPECIAL INTEREST.
By Ga Values
September 5, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this
Our RHINO Senator Saxby Special Interest, skipped the speaches of Palin & McCain. He is one of those me 1st country country 2nd Congressmen that McCain was talking about. Saxby & his LOBBYIST son Bo are owned by out of state SPECIAL INTERSET.Where Saxby Chambliss gets his money::
Agri Business—-$1,368,000 Banks, Insurance, Real Estate—-$1,332,000 Lawyers & Individual Lobbyist——$641,000 Misc Business —-$679,000 The Agi Business & his LOBBYIST son got a gift of $20 billion waste from Saxby’s Farm Bill. The Banks, Real Estate & Lawyers just got a $2 TRILLION gift from the Bail Out the Banks act which Saxby & Johnny voted for. Not a bad return on your money. Term Limits Hers, Term Limits Now, America 1St not SPECIAL INTEREST.
By sloan
September 5, 2008 6:27 AM | Link to this
Obama has been preaching change and the people in this country who are mad with George Bush have bought it hook, line and sinker. And in the process these same people haven’t once stopped to consider the nature of the change that Obama proposes: higher taxes, greater government spending for more, large government programs, negotiate with our enemies and a weaker military, pro-choice, etc. Wow, sure sounds original.
By hop
September 5, 2008 6:29 AM | Link to this
america has a big choice this year that will decide the direction it takes for the 21 century.
we can select a man is not proven; his father and stepfather were moslem.he has relatives in kenya who are moslem. his experience is a very ineffective state senator and u.s senator who is the most liberal in the current congress and who voted against suppying the troops with funding.
he has NEVER passed any significant piece of legislation while serving in state or federal positions. it took him three position changes when the Russians entered the country of georgia before he got it right.
john mccann has a record of accomplishment fighting corruption,special interest, out of control federal spending and reaching across the political bountries to be bi-partian.
he has given much back to the country and he still is. you can trust john mccann because he has earned it from the vietnam to serving as an independent voice in congress, who does try to be a public servant to the people and not an emty suit.
we can go with a proven leader or one who we really don’t know much about ,but what we do know is very scary!
By Danny
September 5, 2008 6:35 AM | Link to this
Of course, the whiney liberals are going to hate McCain. It’s more because McCain is a threat to their liberal agenda and to their assention to power. McCain is not the same as George Bush. And another thing — history will be kind to George Bush when it’s all said and done. Liberals are crying because their Democratic leaders were exposed as weak, womanizing, special interest pandering losers. So what we had a surplus! Did ANY American see or even hear of any of that surplus coming back into the taxpayer’s hands? HELL NO!! McCain and Palin will beat Obama and his loudmouthed, yapping Chihuahua, Joseph Biden come November. The American people (for the most part) will elect the right man again, but the Democrats will scream of fraud and unintelligence of everyone that didn’t vote their way. American’s will have a true leader in McCain and a party that is truly interested in doing away with Washington politics as usual. Liberals will continue to whine and moan about everything.
By Famuan
September 5, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this
McSame was a POW, yeah….ok….and? He was a POW 8 years ago when he got completely beatdown and treated like a punk by the same folks that are now remolding him into another Dubya puppet. He picked Ellie Mae Clampett as a running mate, a woman who is not only intellectually empty, but just a habitual liar.
This thing is a wrap - but I’m sure the Obama-Biden campaign thanks McCain-Palin for the $8 mil Wed night!
By joe
September 5, 2008 6:46 AM | Link to this
Just more koolaid for the GOP sheeple last night. McCain might be a decent man but his party has put this country on the wrong track. It’s time for a change alright: away from politics and rhetoric of fear, hate and deception. Republicans need to stop thinking about what’s in it for them (more money!) and start realizing that we are all in this together and that a rising tide raises all boats.
By Joyce
September 5, 2008 6:47 AM | Link to this
Goodness, these Democrats sound like the whining of calves in line for castration.
By For Joyce 6:47 AM
September 5, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this
It’s too early ion the morning for you. How about a pot of coffee before you start YOUR whining? Loser.
By For Joyce 6:47 AM
September 5, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this
Joyce, it’s too early in the morning for you. Maybe a full pot of coffee is needed before you get on YOUR whiny soapbox, huh? What a LOSER! BTW, I’m an independent still. Personally, I think ALL of the top pick candidates have issues that makes me go “Hmmmm”, I didn’t think Sen Clinton would be any good in either 1st or 2nd capacity, and the Republican VP pick is a hypocrite and insult to women since somehow she believes that trying to run the TOP JOB is more important than trying to run what should be her top job, her very MESSED UP FAMILY. Hmmm, maybe it’s already messed up because she has too much responsibility and cannot prioritize her life better. DO you really want someone like that having the potential to prioritize things that are important to you and your life? I say get rid of this hypocrite and choose the lady in Texas as VP running mate instead!!!!
By GADAWG
September 5, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this
Jack, I don’t know if you are brainwashed are what. But you seem to see things totally out of blindness. It seems funny to me that all these McShame’s are forgetting that they are the same people that wouldn’t give McShame the time of day for the last 8 years. He hasn’t changed. Oh, maybe his and your idea of change is voting for Bush policies the majority of the time for the last 4 years is change. If I were running for president or any other public service, I surely would not sale my soul and tell lies like your friends have told over the last 8 years. We haven’t done a thing to make America better. The only thing the Bush/McShame’s have done is use fear mongering and scare tactics about terrorism from 9/11. This country is even hated by Canada and we don’t need to mention the rest of the world. I think you need to reevaluate our well being as a whole and stick to the truth and substance.
By Ragnar Danneskjöld
September 5, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this
Good morning all. Last night was a good evening. My wife and I enjoyed a good dinner out. The Braves had a rookie throw a shutout. Vanderbilt beat Steve Spurrier. John McCain showed there are adults ready to govern intelligently, less intrusively, and honestly, in the US.
By GADAWG
September 5, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this
Jack, I don’t know if you are brainwashed are what. But you seem to see things totally out of blindness. It seems funny to me that all these McShame’s are forgetting that they are the same people that wouldn’t give McShame the time of day for the last 8 years. He hasn’t changed. Oh, maybe his and your idea of change is voting for Bush policies the majority of the time for the last 4 years is change. If I were running for president or any other public service, I surely would not sale my soul and tell lies like your friends have told over the last 8 years. We haven’t done a thing to make America better. The only thing the Bush/McShame’s have done is use fear mongering and scare tactics about terrorism from 9/11. This country is even hated by Canada and we don’t need to mention the rest of the world. I think you need to reevaluate our well being as a whole and stick to the truth and substance.
By TW
September 5, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this
Vote for me because I will make us more like the Domocrats?
Old.
Tired.
McSame/Bushgirl ‘08
Nope.
By Bud Wiser
September 5, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this
A man who proclaims he “was saved” by his country comes across much more powerfully than another man who wants to save the country for himself.
McCain took a large step toward the Oval Office last night, and Americans are much more assured about the security of this great nation with a man such as him in charge.
Let us now return the favor, and “Save America” by voting McCain!
McCain/Palin ‘08 - Security You Can Believe In
By ron
September 5, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this
Good morning all,It’s now up to the voters to choose.McCain has experience.Biden has experience.Palin has as much experience as any govenor ever elected .Bush,Clinton Carter,to name three.This leaves Obama.No experience of any kind.His lack of substance is becoming laughable.The quality of the Democrat’s candidates has been steadily declining.Gore to Kerry to Obama.Will their next candidate even be a politician or will they go directly to Hollywood for their next pick?
McCain did a fine job last night and I feel he will make a good President.He says things I like to hear.Cut taxes to boost the economy.Keep the oil money here.Bolster small business.Promote alternative fuels.I like the sound of that.I can live with McCain and Palin.
By SaddleCreek
September 5, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
McCain did good but still must support Obama for the following reasons: 1) Out of my $75,000.00 pay check, he is going to take another $5,000.00 in taxes. He said so. 2) We will get national health care, another $7500.00 out of my check, and another successful Federal program. 3) NO new drilling for oil(I think maybe he is changing his mind here, as some Americans are actually wanting lower fuel prices). Me, I prefer he keeps the status quo and we keep getting oil from his middle east buddies who can keep the oil prices high. I just love $5.00 gal gas. 4) Can’t wait for Obama’s picks for the Supreme court. The future holds same sex marriage, Negative Life-not just pro choice, Muslim Judges, this could really be interesting because they do not put up with some of the crap Americans do, legalized machine guns for government employees. Could go on and on but you get the message, or DO YOU? A MUSLIM For President of the United States? Read somewhere that you reap what you sow! People, things could really be a lot worse than they currently are. See GEORGIA, Russia, China, etc. just about every other country on the planet! You want change, then change yourselves first and the government will follow your steps. Get up, dress up, and go to work!!!!
By hotlanta
September 5, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Why did I see the word “CHANGE” after McCain’s name. Isn’t that the word Obama used and you/McCain kept critizing him for it. I am ROTFLMAO. I got an upset stomach the way the media was dancing around the issue of the baby daddy on stage. I just wanna thank Bristol, Brittany Spears younger sister and the young white girls in Glouster who are setting the record straight that only young black girls are having babies while in school. Somebody explain to me what does styrofoam colums on stage has to do with anything?
By hotlanta
September 5, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Why did I see the word “CHANGE” after McCain’s name. Isn’t that the word Obama used and you/McCain kept critizing him for it. I am ROTFLMAO. I got an upset stomach the way the media was dancing around the issue of the baby daddy on stage. I just wanna thank Bristol, Brittany Spears younger sister and the young white girls in Glouster who are setting the record straight that only young black girls are having babies while in school. Somebody explain to me what does styrofoam colums on stage has to do with anything?
By Churchill
September 5, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
My favorite club in Alaska is In The Bush.. says it all doesn’t it.
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
I’ll bet there’s plenty of Repugs who wished that McBush had given his acceptance speech via satellite feed last night… what a yawning festival.
By Keith
September 5, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
I am a Democrat and the reactions you chose to post are embarrassing. Most sound like a bunch of rebelious kids. I want Obama elected. Comments like:
” Mcsame loves his country right into the toilet just like his buddy george. Of course Mcsame knows where his next meal is coming from…….the a* above me!** “
It’s the equivilant of a 6 year old temper tantrum. The fact of the matter is McCain appears much more of a statesman and with the addition of a young envigorated Sarah Palin, Obama has a major challenge. This constant whinning is not going to win the election for Obama. Please include substance in your blogs and comments. Without substance we will not win.
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
McCain/Palin — Stupidity 30% Can Believe In!
By Steve
September 5, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this
I detect a little Demonoia!
By Churchill
September 5, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
On Wednesday night, the CBS anchor asked Senator John McCain’s wife, Cindy, about her views on abortion, and discovered that Mrs. McCain, usually so impenetrably poised and well prepared, had difficulty describing her husband’s position on Roe v. Wade, or her own. (She said he did not want to overturn it, until Ms. Couric assured her that he did oppose Roe v. Wade. Mrs. McCain, looking a bit confused, then said she, too, wanted the legality of abortion to be determined by individual states.)
At the end of the interview, Ms. Couric told her viewers that the campaign had clarified Mrs. McCain’s position: “They told us that, like Laura Bush, Mrs. McCain does not favor overturning Roe v. Wade, which guarantees the legal right to an abortion.”
Especially on a day when the staunchly anti-abortion Governor Palin was being acclaimed by the Republican convention, it was a good question to ask and as, it turned out, a hard one to answer.
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
McBush/Plain — Marching Back to the 20th Century!
By Bud Wiser
September 5, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
Speeches are over, balloons have all fallen, floors have been swept of confetti.
Now is the time we see the true character of the candidates, and not necessarily from the two men themselves, but their political surrogates as well.
Everyone knows about the so-called mainstream (anything but, I might add) media bias toward Obama. If the smears and baseless personal attacks continue as they have so far, how Obama distances himself from those will tell about the depth of his character. So far, all he basically has said is that it’s not me saying that, which is lame.
McCain chose a fireplug for a VP nominee. How he utilizes her spirited style reflects upon him. He has to outline specifically how he intends to get the motor of the economy running loud and strong again. Just saying he is going to lower taxes is a good start, but it is not enough. Sarah Palin is a hugely important factor in this election, and she will reflect much more brightly on McCain than Biden upon Obama, unless Biden makes one of his * “clean, articulate…”* type off-the-cuff remarks (and the media actually reports it).
There is a historical analysis to be made in campaign strategy, however. In recent history, elections that have had such heavy economic implications have been won by the candidate saying he will lower taxes, and follow through (GHW Bush, *read my lips…., the exception).
I think there is little doubt that John McCain will lower taxes as he promises, if elected.
I think there is little doubt that Barack Obama will raise taxes as he promises, if elected.
Game over. McCain/Palin take oaths of office next January.
By Count007
September 5, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
So at one time John McCain did not love America. I fail to see how very different this statement is compared to Michelle Obama’s statement that for the first time she is really proud of her country. Again, the GOP rail against her for her statement; but cheer and empathize with McCain for his. What irony the right has. Simply pathetic.
By Just Nasty and Mean
September 5, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
G’Mornin Jim, et al,
Let’s take a SERIOUS look at Obla-bla-ma,
Obla-bla ma has decades-long associations with Rev.(G.D America!) Jeremiah Wright, (unrepentant confessed Pentagon and US Capital bomber and NY police precinct cop-killer) Bill Ayers-who got off the charges on an evidence gathering technicality), and (radical racist preacher) Michael Pfleger,
Obla-bla-ma has had several business dealings with convicted Chicago mobster/slumlord Tony Rezco, who stood to gain millions from several bills Obama introduced in the Illinois legislature intended to benefit “senior housing”, that provided taxpayer-funded grants funneled to Chicago landlords. The Obama’s home was purchased at a significant discount— just coincidentally and simultaneously—on the same day Rezco purchased an adjoining lot from the same owner for an inflated full price. Quid pro quo?
Consider his wife, Michelle, who studied African-American Studies at Princeton where her senior thesis (1985) concerned the plight of blacks at the university. She complained that the college’s “Afro-American studies” program was “one of the smallest and most understaffed departments in the university” and further complained that only one major university-recognized group on campus was “designed specifically for the intellectual and social interests of blacks and other third world students.” At Harvard Law, she protested for the hiring of more minority professors. On the campaign trail, Michelle blurted: “For the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country. On the campaign stump in 2008, she described America as “a mean country”. Also quoted as saying: “The life that I’m talking about that most people are living has gotten progressively worse since I was a little girl.”
Obla-bla-ma’s time spent as a so-called ‘community organizer’ was primarily served under ACORN, a socialist-left urban organization with ties to the American Communist Party… who recently endorsed him. Nothing of specific significance of Obama’s accomplishments has been revealed during this extended period has been revealed.
That’s just Obla-bla-ma’s close associates. It doesn’t include his radical positions to nationalize the world’s best healthcare system, his naive notions on the war, on meeting foreign America-hating dictators, increased tax and spend positions during a weak economy.
Combine them, and the picture of who Obama REALLY IS emerges. His campaign is based on Change. The open question is Change to what?
NOW—Compare this checkered past to McCain’s 22 years of military service, 5 years as a POW, 20+ years in the House and Senate of the USA, a father of adopted children, knows world leaders personally (not just an intro and photo op), and vast experience in military affairs and generations of a military family serving the USA.
The comparison is simple: HERO or ZERO
After only 143 days in the Senate before declaring for President, predicting where Obama will take the country is just too unknown to be the leader of the free world.
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
Tom Ridge let the Repug cat outta the bag:
“TOM BROKAW: But the fact is, governor, that you have had eight years of a bush administration and a lot of Republicans in Congress for the last eight years, so why wouldn’t the american people say, look they had their shot we’re going to change?”
TOM RIDGE: Because John Bush - because John McCain is very much his own man…
And all Americans know that 4 more years of John Bush will not be tolerated — get over it, Repugs!
By Bud Wiser
September 5, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
“By Keith
September 5, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this
I am a Democrat and the reactions you chose to post are embarrassing…….It’s the equivalent of a 6 year old temper tantrum…..Please include substance in your blogs….”
Keith my friend, you are a sane man surrounded unfortunately, politically, by morons. There’s an old saying about “howling at the moon…”, because your sanity and reasonable efforts are being drowned out by the high-pitched idiots like:
By Goldie September 5, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this McCain/Palin — Stupidity 30% Can Believe In!
By Famuan September 5, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this McSame was a POW, yeah….ok….and? He was a POW 8 years ago when he got completely beatdown and treated like a punk by the same folks that are now remolding him into another Dubya puppet. He picked Ellie Mae Clampett as a running mate, a woman who is not only intellectually empty, but just a habitual liar.
By getalife “whiners” September 4, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this The protesters were the best part.
I could continue to list the intellectually challenged, but you already have seen the idiocy of their remarks, and we all get the point, except for these dimwits. With national media outlets apparently being staffed by a similar style of rope smokers, this is going to get really ugly, I fear.
Only the person possessed of a calm demeanor and capable of rational thinking will be able to turn on his ‘windshield wipers of clarity’ to clear the constant mud-slinging from the far left and see what these two tickets really have to offer.
So far, all I have seen of Obama is a promise to raise taxes, and that huge statement tends to obliterate anything else he says. McCain says he will lower taxes, and I want to know how.
Good luck with you fellow Democrats.
By misterearl
September 5, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this
Republicans running against the shoddy record of Republcans?
McCain at 72 seems confused and vague about what he is trying to change.
Palin in the Oval Office?
C’mon people. Wake up and read her positions on issues that matter.
By misterearl
September 5, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
But what would that change entail — what new programs or policies or ideas? That was left to the audience’s imagination. On CNN, Jeffrey Toobin called McCain’s address one of the worst convention speeches he’d ever heard. Yet even he had to admit that it was kind of exciting to watch. Maybe McCain understands television better than people think.
He used the word “change” at least 10 times in his bombastic speech — the convention’s emotional climax — but since the Republicans have controlled the White House for the past eight years, what does McCain want to change from? And to? It really is an audacious ploy, to tell people that the country’s got to correct the mistakes made by a political party when that’s the very party you represent.
By One Voice
September 5, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
I thought you might be interested in this information: http://www.crosscut.com/politics-government/17341
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Besides his usual “Blah, Blah, Blah” last night, I also McBush state loud and clear:
“Drill, drill, drill!”
“War, War, War!”
“P.O.W.!”
“What time is it and where’s my pajamas?!”
By Just Rude and Inappropriate
September 5, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this
Wooten’s morning wood showed up for the first time in months this morning. The “stern and compassionate grandfather” thing, followed by the beautiful prisoner ordeal — that’s the winning ticket.
By misterearl
September 5, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
CNN’s Bill Schneider made an excellent point: “when McCain talks about change, he talks about changing Washington. When the Democrats talk about change, they’re talking about changing the way things are going in the country.” I believe we need to change the country— and not in the ways McCain and Palin would change it!
(from another poster, in another city far far away)
I don’t want to see girls and women— even in cases of rape and incest— without a choice (and with no sex ed to learn 1+1=3). The track record in Alaska and stated opinions on family values are out of step with a diverse nation. Her stands on environmental issues and the drill, baby drill message from both Palin and McCain is short sighted. We need a CHANGE towards other ways to deal with energy needs.
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
Keith my friend, you are a sane man surrounded unfortunately, politically, by morons.
LMAO!
Oh, that’s a real beaut, Non-Wiser! Oh, the righteous indignation! Coming from a real wingnut moron like yourself!
By CJ
September 5, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Palin cannot possibly keep up with the number of diapers that will need changing between her 4 month old, her grand baby, and John McCain.
By Captain Freedom
September 5, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
THE Captain is encouraged that St John intends to turn the page from the failed policies of the past 8 years by…promising to continue to pursue the very same course of action that we’ve seen for the past 8 years.
Change and continuity, all rolled into one manly, stern, and compassionate great-grandfather. THE Captain is ecstatic!
By marko
September 5, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
I can never watch McCain without feeling that I’m watching a truly great man. One can only wonder how much better off we’d be today if extremist in his own party had’nt thrown him under the bus. McCain’s own personal hero was Teddy Roosevelt, a worthy role model. Like McCain, Roosevelt was hated by the elite of the Republican party. People that treat public funds as their own private expense accounts never care much for reformers. As I’ve stated John McCain’s no phoney; He’s the real deal. The main problem I have with him is simply his age. When Teddy Roosevelt assumed office, he was the youngest man to to ever hold the presidency. If McCain is elected, he will be the oldest man ever elected president. This brings me to the one decision McCain made that I can’t live with. Sarah Palin Is not the person I want a heart beat away from the presidency. Early on I had little to say about Gov. Palin; that’s because I really did’nt know a damn thing about her. In brushing up on this woman that could easily become leader of the free world, given her running mates age and previous medical history, I don’t like what I see. She was packaged as a breath of fresh air blowing in from the cold artic northlands, yet we discover that before she opposed the bridge to nowhere she supported it, before she opposed earmarks she solicited them and while her state is one few that enjoys a budgetary surplus she continues to suck up every dollar she siphon off the lower forty-eight. Your breath of fresh air smells a lot like the crap we’ve been breathing the last eight years. Her credentials as budget hawk might not stand up to scrutany, but as a social conservative her rcord is impeccable. Rest assured this is a woman that would have no difficulty making her choices your obligations. John McCain is a good man. Elect him if can. If He’s elected he can count on my full support and my prayers that he lives a long happy life. Keep in mind that roosevelt was’nt elected president. He assumed command after McKinnley died.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
Goldie @ 8:34
and all i heard from Oblahma was:
tax, tax, tax spend, spend, spend no drill, no drill, no drill inflate your tires no action against terrorists, just talking to them benefits for illegal aliens change, change, change hope, hope, hope less experience than Palin
By reader110
September 5, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this
What a train wreck of a speech. He mentioned no new policy, no new ideas, just the same old, same old Bush/Cheney ideas. You can’t just say you’re going to change things and then not mention how you’re going to do it. The Republican party has no idea how to help the people of this country. They only know how to help the rich people of this country. Have you noticed the total lack of diversity in the RNC crowd? That’s because the Republican party only caters to rich white people. I note, also, that his supporters on this blog are not discussing anything positive that he said in his speech (because he mentioned nothing) but are content with returning to the “Obama is a Muslim” lie. Why is it that Republicans just lie when backed into a corner? Face it - the McCain/Palin ticket is toast.
By Nicole
September 5, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
How does this man prove anything, by giving a speech someone else wrote, this was not from his own heart and mind. He said alot of things Obama said . Obama gives a great speech and that is all he has, so you repubs say. I dont get it repubs!! When Obama talks of change you all have a issue with it, but when John Mccain, basically repeats what Obama says in his speech, Oh he did a great job.
The true issue with alot of you Repubs is the fact Obama is Black, if he were a white man, we wouldn’t even need this election.
By stephen
September 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
People, it seems we treat the elections the same way we buy our pickup trucks. You’re either a Ford man or a Chevy man.
“Don’t know why but, hey, I always buy a Ford. I’d rather drag a Ford on a rope than drive a Chevy”.
That’s about as deep as it gets with a lot of folks when it comes to elections. We buy the brand or smugly joke about it’s lack of any redeeming value. It’s too much trouble to inform ourselves about real issues and what they will mean to us individually and as a nation.
“Drill now and drill everywhere”. That kind of talk at the Republican convention makes the faithful scream red faced with glee. Never mind that it probably won’t make much difference in our energy needs (even in 7-10 years) but Republicans think somehow Democrats go berserk when they hear it so they use that as the war cry. This week Mc Cain wrapped up the same old crap from the GOP with some flashy Palin wrapping paper and told us we’re going to love it. Think back to that last White House cowboy who was going to take back America. To steal a phrase from Toyota, that 3rd party of pickup trucks, “You asked for it, you got it”.
By CJ
September 5, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
By the way, since we have a massive deficit and are borrowing money from China just to keep the lights on and fund the stupid war, we need to raise taxes!
The tax increase won’t affect the vast majority of us who make less than $250k. Why is McBush so opposed to raising taxes on the wealthy above that income level? Boo hoo for them!
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
Nicole, sweetheart, all politicians have their speeches written for them. You didn’t know that? Obama, Biden, they didn’t write their speeches. Shocking for you, isn’t it?
It’s also pathetic and sad that you keep pulling race into this. It’s not that he’s half-black, it’s that he’s a democrat that will raise taxes. I work hard for my money and enough is taken out as it is.
By MCCAIN IS A TRAITOR
September 5, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
John McCain is a coward and a traitor to this country. He got himself shot down because he is an incompetent pilot, and then he quickly broke under questioning by the Vietnamese. Then he voluntarily made communist propaganda films for the enemy. This disgraceful traitor should be tried for treason and put in prison. He will NOT get my vote. He is a coward and a TRAITOR.
By walter
September 5, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
The GOP Convention was full of empty promises as usual. Lot’s of talk about change, absolutely nothing presented as a platform. Something noted by a Republican delegate on the floor after the speech.
America needs a plan and a leader. McCain / Palin don’t have a plan, they just want to share Obama’s ideas. That’s not a leader, that’s a follower.
I will vote for the man who actually works to make his communities a better place to live, not those who mock all who try to make a difference. Obama / Biden 2008.
And I believe it’s time to stop the racist muslim attacks on Barack Obama. 1 - He is a Christian. 2 - It would not matter to me if he was a Muslim since that is a wonderful religion. You are condemning the masses for the actions of a few. Just like the Christians and the Crusades in years past.
By Independent Voter
September 5, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
There was no ‘there’ there. The first 2/3rds of the speech was abysmal. What policy proposals did he present that would address the economy, other than saying he will help you get a low paying job until you can find a better one? I think thats what most people are already doing. All I heard was noun, verb, POW all week long. While completely honorable, that shouldn’t be the only thing that qualifies you for office. He said that ‘change is coming,’ but he’s been in Washington for 26 years, what has he been waiting on? Leave it to Wooten to go to St. Paul and pow wow with his ‘base’ and come back to Atlanta with new talking points. He despised McCain this time last year. Politics make strange bedfellows.
By James
September 5, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
The comments of the McCain haters on this board frightens me.
It is because of people like you that McCain and palin deserve to be elected.
Liberals and Democrats are so full of hate it’s not even funny.
If Obama wins, I think Canada will get a lot more crowded.
By threedeep
September 5, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Can anyone arrange for palin to make negative comments about me in an ignorant sarcastic way? I need $10 million dollars real quick just in case I need to leave this country if the repubs win.
By reebok
September 5, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this
McCain is a joke. Is he so senile he doesn’t even comprehend what he is reading off the teleprompter? “Americans want us to stop yelling at each other,” the night after his cronies scorned, mocked, and slimed Barack Obama non-stop for 5 hours? A small-town mayor with a sneering attitude and no credentials one heartbeat away from the most powerful job on earth? I think they’ve given up and are just putting on a show.
By Obama?Your Mama!
September 5, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Now that all the show boating is over, let the real debating begin! Who’s gonna choke when the questions are in real time and responses are not read off the teleprompter? Your boy wonder is going to go down in flames! And when your boy loses the election and you use that as an excuse to riot, I’ll be sitting on my porch with my AK. He would never make it through his term anyway!
By Goldie
September 5, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
If Obama wins, I think Canada will get a lot more crowded.
Are y’all now promising less religious wingnuts in America after Obama/Biden wins in November?
Really? You’re gonna slink away to poor ole Canada because your religious temper tantrums don’t win you the White House in November? How pathetic.
By Bud Wiser
September 5, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this
Goldie, isn’t it time for you to plop your fat carcass on the couch with your family size bag of Cheetos and six pack and watch all of the soap operas you Tivo’d yesterday?
You obviously don’t have the intellectual capacity to discuss anything about your boy Obama, about him raising taxes, about his association with the terrorist William Ayers, about him attending Jeremiah Wright’s church for twenty plus years but never hearing a derogatory word (must have had Ipod all that time), about his association with Tony Resko, blah, blah, blah, the list goes on and on.
Go watch The View, MSNBC, CNN, any collection of left wing losers that you wish. It is obvious they mainline the words you write because it is equally obvious that you don’t have the brains to do the same.
Obama/Biden ‘08 - making it easy to be stupid
By Maniac is accurate
September 5, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
John McCain is no George Bush. I like his plans to lead us to energy independence, to eliminate government waste, to lower taxes and work in a non-partisan manner.
Continue your yelping, leftist hyenas, I’m going to work to get John McCain elected. Your four more years lie is not going to stick.
By LouLou
September 5, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
I fell asleep 3 hours into his speech and just woke up. Is the old man still rambling on?
By Sean Cavity
September 5, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Did McCain address the deficit? Did he mention the deficit? Did he use the word “economy”? Did he mention how much the wealthy folk in the arena lost earlier that day when Wall Street started the sell-off? Did anyone tell him about today’s announcement about unemployment? Did he mention one non-partisan idea about how he will govern? Did he make a connection between our debt and our ability to stay “safe”? Did he mention the weak dollar? Did he mention how expensive it is to be the lone maverick on global issues? It’s hard to focus on “being safe from global enemies” when homes are being taken away, gas prices are too high and crime (within the borders) is steadily increasing. Kitchen table issues? Folk are losing their kitchen tables each and every day. Did he mention that?
By Tomhere
September 5, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
Which books does she want to ban?
She has the same philosophy of “IDEA CONTROL” as the Taliban.
ONLY GOVERNMENT APPROVED BOOKS WILL BE READ.
By Howard
September 5, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
McCain as a “compasssionate grandfather”, as you put it, sounds a lot like Bush as a “compassionate conservative, as he described himself 8 years ago and we don’t need 4 more years of this kind of compassion. Thanks, but no thanks
By Ultra Con
September 5, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this
Keep posting Goldie (and the likes), your diluted socialistic idiot(ology) is what I call true conservitve campaigning.
By Truthifier
September 5, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
With all seriousness, I’d be interested to hear from Republicans, and other McCain supporters here, what specific policies Senator McCain and Governor Palin would implement if elected. While I am a Democrat I watched a good bit of the Republican Convention and really still don’t have a good idea of what they are offering other than not being Obama/Biden. Any specific information on policy would be appreciated.
By tcoach
September 5, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Reebok the part about yelling at each other was his improvisation. It was a loony leftist that has such little respect for the eltoral process that they felt it was a good idea to show how low class tehy are. I do not remember anyone that disagree with Obama yelling and interupting his speech. That just shows teh amount of class you people on the left have. McCain was even kind enough to congradulate Obama on his presentation. Obama thought that would be too down home to congradullate the opponent. Show some class Dems. just some.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this
Here is why America will Change the Party in the White House !
Unemployment surges to 5-year high as employers cut workers for eighth straight month, bringing ‘08 job losses to 605,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The unemployment rate soared to a nearly five-year high in August, topping 6%, as employers trimmed jobs for the eighth straight month, according to the latest government reading Friday that came in weaker than forecasts.
The big surprise in the report was that the unemployment rate rose to 6.1%, the highest level since September 2003. That’s up from the 5.7% rate in July and 4.7% a year ago. Economists surveyed by Briefing.com had forecast the rate would remain unchanged.
There was a net loss of 84,000 jobs in August, according to the Labor Department, compared to a revised reading of a 60,000 job loss in July. Economists surveyed by Briefing.com had forecast a loss of 75,000 jobs.
With the August report, the U.S. economy has now lost 605,000 jobs so far this year.
Another REASON………….
Stocks set for sharp drop Futures fall, signaling another down day for the markets; job losses and unemployment worse than expected; no relief in sight after Thursday’s Dow plunge.
Americans are tired of the REPUBLICANS Bilking America and the money they send into the IRS.
REPUBLICANS are TOTALLY OUT OF TOUCH………
They are VERY Funny saying they want to continue to cut Taxes as well….
How much of our Taxes are paid to WAR CONTRACTORS ?
Palin is Out of touch…..she inherited a state FLUSH with so much money from OIL that she gave money back to the citizens of Alaska……….She has never had to handle to finances of the deficits the REPUBLICANS have created………
McCain is out of Touch as well………. Mr Maverick was shot down 8 years ago by BUSH as being too OLD and Out of Touch back then………All of a sudden he is YOUNG ENOUGH TODAY ?
I don’t think so……… His story last night was moving…….he wasn’t proud of America, he was a ME GUY FIRST……then he GOT CAPTURED.
That is No different then what Michelle Obama said……she wasn’t proud of America……..They YOU REPUBLICANS Jumped on her for being HONEST !
Guess what Americans are NOT PROUD of our Countries activities today………
Where is Bid Laden ?
Al Qaida is getting stronger not weaker…….Bush is making the Whole world more Dangerous with his policies.
REPUBLICANS can send a Billion dollars to Georgia…….But they want to cut TAXES thus SERVICES to AMERICANS……..Bottom Line !
Please look at how much was cut form the education budget, and the after school budget……..kids at home are not being helped, and the problems we have in the inner cities, and across America is the RESULT.
Example…….. my Son was robbed 2 days ago downtown Atlanta at gun point……now he is a bit freaked out having had a GUN HELD TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD !
Atlanta’s Police and Fire services have been cut, cities and states are not being helped……..yet as McCain said last night 700 Billion is given to foreign countries !
Lower Taxes ? How does the deficit get reduced ?
NO PLAN ALL RHETORIC !
REPUBLICAN = OUT OF TOUCH !
By Jack Meoff
September 5, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Hey, “Just Nasty and Mean”, you forgot your two last names - “Stupid and Ignorant”.
By Act Like Grown Ups
September 5, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
Wow. There is so much hatred towards McCain. There is so much hatred towards Obama. The hecklers last night proved how immature people can be. You don’t agree with a man, ok, protest peacefully. But heckling a man during his acceptance speech is so, like, middle school. When it comes down to facts, McCain is the better candidate. He has the experience and wisdom needed to run this country. He understands that you can’t boost the economy by increasing taxes. You can’t boost the economy by making people reliant upon government checks. McCain is better qualified. There’s no need to get angry. I know politics is a hot button subject for many people, but making important decisions out of emotion rather than logic is a mistake. Obama will make you feel good. Obama will give you a nice show. But John McCain, as he proved last night, will give you the substance the Obama so desperately lacks. Obama has the charisma, McCain has the credentials. Do not be fooled by the Obama Show.
By Ted Striker
September 5, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Isn’t it time for you to take that buyout already?
By just me
September 5, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
First, Obama is not Muslim. Second, as a Christian, my Bible teaches me to love ALL people, no matter what their religion. So, I don’t hate Muslims (unlike some of the other writers here). And, by the way, terrorists come in all religions (Muslim, Christian, Irish Catholic, etc.).
While there are a few religious zealots throughout the world giving Islam a bad name, there are hundreds of millions of Muslims who exist peacefully in this world. I wish some of their Christian counterparts would do the same.
By tiff
September 5, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
CJ your post at 8:39 about the diapers is a classic. I would not have come up with that one in a hundred years. As for you Wooten, i’ll tell you how good the McCain/Palin campaign is going, after those long drawn out eulogies they gave, Obama/Biden raised $10million dollars in one night a record for his campaign and a record for any candidate. You have to admit those democratic voter got it going on. Republicans have adopted the slogan “COUNTRY FIRST”, well if they stop putting country first and start addressing the problems that is affecting the country maybe they would have had a chance of winning. Even though I am a democrat, and i’m sure my fellow democrats will agree with me, I like the way the republican campaign is going. The more McCain appears on TV and the more Palin and her family disgrace themselves the more people are turning to Barack and Joe. You see good-hearted, honest people who really care about this country and each other can relate to their own. Thats why democrats are sticking behind Obama/Biden. On the other hand republicans relate to their own, liars, cheaters, opportunist, the greedy and people who say “COUNTRY FIRST” but to hell with the citizens who occupy it.
I CAN”T WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By @@@@
September 5, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
Actually, the protesters were peaceful. If they weren’t there would have been violence right? What is your idea of a peaceful protest? A thoughtful post on a blog or a letter to the editor?
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
Peter: “Example…….. my Son was robbed 2 days ago downtown Atlanta at gun point……now he is a bit freaked out having had a GUN HELD TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD !”
This is Bush’s fault? LOL gimme a break. I’m sorry your son had a gun at his head, but thats not Bush’s fault.
By Frank
September 5, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
The Senator’s comments last night about ending the partisanship that has bogged down the government sounded great. It’s a little hard to believe though after Palin’s really hateful attempt to belittle Obama as a person instead of rebuking his policies.
By tcoach
September 5, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this
I understand not agreeing with a candidate and all but did you people watch teh speeches of both candidates. McCain completly outlined what he thought through policies would change this country for the better. While please none of you ever answer this what in specific terms has Obam ever mentioned as he was going to do in a speech.(such as McCain revealing that wea are #2 in world for business tax and how lowering it would help economy) Someone tell me I would love to know exactly what Obama plans to do and how. I can say I’m going to cure cancer, but if I do not say how why would anyone give it any credit?
By sensiblechick
September 5, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
For all you impressionable young people out there, listen up ! Maybe Obama isn’t a Muslim.But he is a Marxist ( you can’t argue that his ideas are anything but ) - He got the community organizer idea from Saul Olinsky’s Rules for Radicals and the ACORN membership followed as did the Bill Ayers association… IF he is elected and we have a democratically controlled congress it will be ” Katie bar the door !!!” The Dems will tax and spend us into oblivion. I have been a polictical junkie since the 60’s and I have pretty much seen it all. McCain is not perfect but Palin comes very close… At least for now anyway. maybe she won’t be tainted by Washington’s ways too soon…
By Mike
September 5, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this
I you’re interested in having the federal government taking care of every aspect of your life, you probably didn’t like what the senator had to say. Personally, I thought what he had to say was right on.
By jim
September 5, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
As a former Marine who served honorably I don’t know how anyone who has served in our country’s uniform could not vote for John McCain. The man’s got everything we need to lead this country. George Bush did his best but it’s time to give this Guy and his running mate a chance to show what real Republicans and Independents and yes some Democrats really stand for.
Semper Fi
By Peter
September 5, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
Correct ………….By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
Peter: “Example…….. my Son was robbed 2 days ago downtown Atlanta at gun point……now he is a bit freaked out having had a GUN HELD TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD !”
This is Bush’s fault? LOL gimme a break. I’m sorry your son had a gun at his head, but thats not Bush’s fault.
Not DIRECTLY….but Indirectly with his cutting of money to education, and to after school care programs………..as well as UNEMPLOYMENT.
He has slashed money to Americans, with exception to BAILING OUT CORPORATIONS, and ….sending Billions of Dollars abroad…….
How Much did John McCain say we were sending over seas last night? Do you remember that ?
By KD
September 5, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
Keep patting yourselves on the back red staters! Your getting trounced in all major national polls and not even your convention could buck that trend. Change does not come from a man who has spent the last 26 years in Washington. While he may be a war hero let’s be honest here, spending 5 years in a box in Vietnam does not make you fit to serve as commander in chief. Any mental health professional will tell you that this trauma makes a person unstable. What it really says about John McCain is that he was a terrible pilot.
By mamaj
September 5, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
I also, especially enjoyed the ending of his speech—the part where he shut up and got off the stage. I purposely watched all 3 days of it, just to see if I could go a long time without actually hurling. It hurts to even look at this man talk, because, if elected, Sarah Palin will become our president by default, and a whole lot of you Republicans just don’t know what you are getting into.
By Caveman
September 5, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
Palin is “close to perfect”? Wow. Personally, I prefer a President who believes that the Earth is more than 6,000 years old.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
Peter: just like a democrat. blaiming everything on the government. wanting the government to do everything for you.
How about blame the parents of the guy who robbed you son at gunpoint? O wait, that would be the parents taking responsibility for their OWN actions.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
Caveman, I take it you dont believe in God or the Bible, do you?
By Hey Jim
September 5, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
Obama interviews with Fox and Palin runs back to Alaska for ‘training’…no interviews for now.
McCain wants to be bipartisan while his ‘controllers’ just finished slashing and burning dems for 2 days.
Amusing
By Ultra Con
September 5, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
William Boetcker had it right: You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help little men by tearing down big men. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn. You cannot build character and courage by destroying men’s initiative and independence. And you cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves.
By norman ravitch
September 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
The best part of McCain’s speach was his repudiation of Bush and most of his evil works. But McCain needs some concrete proposals to solve the economic and financial crisis: FDR didn’t know what to do but said he would “try anything.” That’s what we need to hear from McCain.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
I guess you cannot read or formulate ideas…….
Put 2 and 2 together !
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this
Peter: just like a democrat. blaiming everything on the government. wanting the government to do everything for you.
You don’t get it ………REPUBLICANS in general DON’T…….BUSH has RAPED Americans, and CUT All kinds of Necessary services….
LIKE EDUCATION !
By Caveman
September 5, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Actually, yes, Peadawg, I have a deep and abiding faith in God and Jesus Christ. I also believe that our Creator endowed us with the intelligence to accept science and facts.
By MCCAIN WEARS DIAPERS
September 5, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
John McCain wears adult diapers, and it was easy to tell that he used the pair he was wearing during the speech several times. This is a man who cannot control his own bowels, much less the federal government. He is senile, angry, and mentally unstable. This elderly old coot has no business running for President, much less being elected. It’s time to shuffle this ancient fossil off to the nursing home, GOP. President Obama will make sure that McCain’s diapers get changed at least once a day.
By @@@@
September 5, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
“My tax cuts will create jobs. His tax increases will eliminate them.” -JM
In other words: “I will cut taxes on the rich and on big business in the hope that their wealth and prosperity will trickle down to the little people.”
By ghost rider
September 5, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
By jim 9:51 AM
Jim, I am also a veteran, and like McCain a veteran of Vietnam..and, unlike you I will not be voting for McCain!
In 2000, when he ran against Bush he stood for something..Today, alas to my dismay and many others he has done a 180 on everything that he once stood for.
Why? To appease the right wing crowd..The Ralph Reed’s, the Pat Robertson’s the James Dobson’s.
McCain has pandered to these people for VOTES!
The immigration bill…He wrote…Yes he wrote it! Guess what he voted against it!
Veterans benefits .. Voted against it!
The list is long on his hypocrisy…So, I’ll sum it up by this little bit of information! He claims to be a MAVERICK, but he has voted 95% of the time with George W. Bush!
McCain has lost his mojo!
By TooMuch
September 5, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
As the saying goes old dogs don’t do new tricks. John McCain is not the only person to sign on for the military. That is his one accomplishment, besides squandering the last 26 years doing nothing to help the average american. He helps those that fit their ideal, you know the requisites “above middle class” so that means over 5 million dollars annually, 7 to 8 houses across time zones or better yet don’t even know how many. Yes, you and super rich (hundreds of millions) Cindy who can wear a $500,000 dollar dress to the convention of the good ole, keep it the same, no change McCain. Bush and his Brain are proud of the display of unity the republicans demonstrated by attacking americans who believe in real change for all, not just the handful the hold the wealth and the dirty secrets that they do amongst themselves. AND HIS PITBULL should be hit over the head and put out in the pasture. MSM must do their due diligence and report the truth or these two. The base nor their representatives have a plan to help those people that have lost everything. I have one word KATRINA! So when they speak of not wanting govt, go figure because the way you have ran it in the last 8 years shows that when the republicans have their way we are all bound to be bankrupt. Unless that is you have at least 5 million dollars or more, at least.
By MCCAIN WEARS DIAPERS
September 5, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
John McCain wears adult diapers, and it was easy to tell that he used the pair he was wearing during the speech several times. This is a man who cannot control his own bowels, much less the federal government. He is senile, angry, and mentally unstable. This elderly old coot has no business running for President, much less being elected. It’s time to shuffle this ancient fossil off to the nursing home, GOP. President Obama will make sure that McCain’s diapers get changed at least once a day.
By Hey Jim
September 5, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
So much praise for so little substance. Where’s the meat and potatoes of McCain’s policies? Not to be disrespectful, but I heard that story at least 4 other times during the convention…at some point, we’re going to need to hear some details. Isn’t that what you demand of Obama?
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Caveman, you can’t pick and choose what to believe from the Bible.
Peter: Its just, I’ve never heard someone blame a President for what some thug idiot in Atlanta did to their son before today. It just doesn’t make sense.
By Questions
September 5, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
I hear a lot of negative talk about Obama raising taxes, blah blah blah. Here is what I want to know. I see many die hard conservaties, as well as some independent voters on this blog screaming McCain from the mountaintop, and how Obama is such an evil candidate. Please explain his platform in your words? The promise of lower taxes…who will realistically benefit from this? We have to get revenue from some where. Taxes have been cut by Bush for eight years…what will more do? Drill here Drill now…is it really that simple? Choice of education…how will this be funded with lower taxes? I’m just trying to get an idea without evoking typical partison BS.
By Beat Up a Repulican Everyday
September 5, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this
How can you tell when John is lying? His eyes blink rapidly….How can you tell when Traitor Joe is lying? His lips are moving.
By Beat Up a Repulican Everyday
September 5, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
THIS GURANTEES MCCANCERFACE AND THE REPUKES WILL LOSE IN NOVEMBER:
U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises to Five-Year High Employers shed 84,000 jobs in August, exceeding analysts’ expectations; jobless rate jumps to 6.1%.
By rodrj32
September 5, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
RACISM WILL NEVER DIE IN AMERICA. CAN YOU ALL THINK OF ANYTHING BETTER TO SAY THAN OBAMA IS A MUSLIM. THAT’S THE BEST YOU GOT?? WELL IF THAT’S THE CASE YOU BETTER PULL OUT YOUR KORAN BECAUSE HE WILL BE YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT!!!! BEAN PIES ANYONE????????????
By John McCain's adult diapers
September 5, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Question: What does John McCain do when he needs to go to the bathroom during a speech?
Answer: DEPENDS!
By TooMuch
September 5, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
The Repugs have a funny way of glossing over the import topics and trying to paint a picture of service, dedication and experience by this old man and his moron partner. Take her back to the hills of Alaska and pull her fangs and put him in front of his green screen and teleprompter so he can misread his speech again. NO CHANGE FROM THE PARTY THAT DOES NOTHING BUT DIVIDE AND CONQUER!
By Andy
September 5, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this
The problem I keep coming back to is that even though the GOP has violated our trust by growing government, spending uncontrollably and serving lobbyists first, I have absolutely no expectations or faith that the Democrats offer any kind of viable alternative to that. They will grow government EVEN MORE, spend EVEN MORE, submit to special interests EVEN MORE… and raise my taxes to boot. (You can’t blindly accept it when Obama says he’s only raising taxes on corporations and the rich… those taxes will all be passed down in the form of higher prices, fees and fewer jobs.)
It’s sad, but even though I know it’s just rhetoric, I have to go with the Republican rhetoric because the Dems’ rhetoric doesn’t work and has never worked in the real world. It only appeals to the same folks lined up to buy Lotto tickets every weekend.
(Oh, and comments about McCain’s bowel movements don’t sway me either. Morons.)
By John McCain's adult diapers
September 5, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
Question: What does John McCain do when he needs to go to the bathroom during a speech?
Answer: DEPENDS!
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
rodjr32:
I don’t know what to think of Obama’s faith. He’s gone to Rev. Wright’s church that is FILLED w/ hate for 20 yrs. Is that Christian?
By celllife
September 5, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
I see things really haven’t change. Look at the crowd I thought it was an all white party preaching hate and hiding it in change. What is going to happen when the white sheet fade away and realize the America culture has changed to all colors and religions. I guess no more rep party. Now that the conventions are over and the debates are to begin, we soon will hear who is really for change. I can’t wait. Being a Vet it sadness me every time MCCain being his pass military POW experience up. If his past military experience mean that much. Why did he not support the Veterans programs more? I asked myself, when is he going to say something about the state of the economy? What about all the People losing there home? What about the people losing there jobs? The last thing I wanted to hear was more I’m the best man. The people of America will decide who the best man will be.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
You are RIGHT………By rodrj32
September 5, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
RACISM WILL NEVER DIE IN AMERICA.
As long as folks like you still exist !
By Beat Up a Repulican Everyday
September 5, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Did McCancerFace really poop his pants on National TV….ah, yes, that contented baby smile on his ugly mug was a dead givaway…Not to mention the stink in the room…
By celllife
September 5, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
I see things really haven’t change. Look at the crowd I thought it was an all white party preaching hate and hiding it in change. What is going to happen when the white sheet fade away and realize the America culture has changed to all colors and religions. I guess no more rep party. Now that the conventions are over and the debates are to begin, we soon will hear who is really for change. I can’t wait. Being a Vet it sadness me every time MCCain being his pass military POW experience up. If his past military experience mean that much. Why did he not support the Veterans programs more? I asked myself, when is he going to say something about the state of the economy? What about all the People losing there home? What about the people losing there jobs? The last thing I wanted to hear was more I’m the best man. The people of America will decide who the best man will be.
By annie
September 5, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
I’m really amazed - during the RNC speaker after speaker commented how the American people don’t want more government in our lives (and they support that) but yet they want the government to tell women what to do with their bodies…hmmm….sounds like a huge contradiction to me!!!
By Chuck
September 5, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
Thank you sensiblechick. Obama’s ‘community organizing’ work with ACORN is enough to disqualify him in my eyes. Those people are Marxists, plain and simple.
By candide
September 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
peadawg: most churches are filled with hate: hate of the non-believer; hate for those who are too smart to know that Christian belief is all baloney.
By CJ
September 5, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Peadawg, since we have a supposed separation of church and state, why does faith matter? I thought our country welcomed people of all religions, or is Republican + Baptist the standard?
By Peter
September 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
AS mentioned you don’t get it Period……… the policies form the TOP..Yes the White House effect ALL AMERICANS……..
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Caveman, you can’t pick and choose what to believe from the Bible.
Peter: Its just, I’ve never heard someone blame a President for what some thug idiot in Atlanta did to their son before today. It just doesn’t make sense.
By the way Religion is like rooting for your team in the NFL…..both are MAN made, and there are at least 26 different Religions out there………
WHO’s God do you root for ?
By Awesome
September 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
Its over libs, McCain is definitely going to win, you can see the media and left wing whackos starting to get desperate to attack his VP. To attack his age is discriminatory, and for the libs who do it then cry when they are bashed is funny. He served his country, and I am and know plenty of vets that support McCain. His speech was good and he made numeous points and showed where he wanted to go with this Country, not just false promises and higher taxes.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Our founding fathers created this country based on Christian beliefs.
By REPUBLICAN STENCH
September 5, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
What’s that smell?
It stinks!
It smells like rotten Indian food combined with bloated roadkill.
Is it John McCain’s Depends?
Does the retarded baby need to ne changed?
NO - it’s the stench of Republican failure polluting our country.
President Barack Obama will send out Republican convicts to clean this stinking waste up - and he will make them eat it.
On November 4th, Americans are going to throw out the Republicans for the next 40 years, thank GOD!
By Indifferent
September 5, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
I love how a senator for 20+ years and is almost 74 years old claims that he will CHANGE Washington. Mr “War Hero” McCain….that assertion is laughable. McCain has had his shot and hasn’t done diddly squat.
I love the perception that a 20+ year Senator and a one-term Alaskian Governor will “shake up” Washington…HAHAHAHAHA! LOL!
By Shawny
September 5, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
George Bush does not vote with the senate, Du Mas. And it was 90%, not 95, not that anyone is counting…
And if they really were, they would note that in order to ‘vote with Bush’, a bill would have to first pass the democratic congress to get to Bush’s desk before Bush could ‘vote’ on it. If you count all the bills Obama voted on, that passed, and Bush signed (voted), Obama then ‘voted with Bush’ 45% of the time.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Peter, I “root” for the God that created you and I. Not some statue named Budha or any other statue people “root” for as you put it.
By Hey Kool-Aid
September 5, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Did anyone spot the guy in the corner with the ‘APPLAUSE’ sign? He dosed off a few times and the crowd was on their own…trying to figure when to clap.
By candide you are a joke
September 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
Candide, Are you serious? You can definitely tell you came from a piece of crap that came from a human and after generations of change you are a liberal now. Bask religion, if it wasnt for religion boy, you wouldnt be here, moron.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
Come on now………… By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
Our founding fathers created this country based on Christian beliefs.
America was founded by the dregs of humanity in Europe….They were sent over very early…..
Eventually America was about FREEDOM……freedom of speech, and Freedom of Religion, so you can come here and worship any thing, or any God you want too.
BUT the AMERICAN Political landscape was founded on the SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE !
It is in the Constitution……… Something REPUBLICANS don’t GET !
By Matilda
September 5, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Peadawg, yes indeed, I can feel the Christian love OOOOZING out of your pores!
By Beat Up a Repulican Everyday
September 5, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this
Hey Kool-Aid - yeah, and McCancerFace misread the sign that said “Clap” and thought it said “Crap”…so he did, dirt depends again…
By Hey Kool-Aid
September 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
Did anyone spot the guy in the corner with the ‘APPLAUSE’ sign? He dosed off a few times and the crowd was on their own…trying to figure when to clap.
By Hey Kool-Aid
September 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
Did anyone spot the guy in the corner with the ‘APPLAUSE’ sign? He dosed off a few times and the crowd was on their own…trying to figure when to clap.
By Hey Kool-Aid
September 5, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
Did anyone spot the guy in the corner with the ‘APPLAUSE’ sign? He dosed off a few times and the crowd was on their own…trying to figure when to clap.
By Peter is wrong
September 5, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Peter, Your false statements and lies are funny, please state facts for me. Thanks Jeff
By Peter
September 5, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
By Peter is wrong
September 5, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Peter, Your false statements and lies are funny, please state facts for me. Thanks Jeff
ABOUT WHAT ?
By Peter
September 5, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Peter, I “root” for the God that created you and I. Not some statue named Budha or any other statue people “root” for as you put it.
This very Funny ….where is the proof ?
My parents met, got married and had sex……… that is how I came to be !
Quite similar to Bristol Palin…….. only she put the sex part first…… and apparently after some HEAVY DRINKING !
By TW
September 5, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Our founding fathers created this country based on Christian beliefs.
Amen!
Which why I’m glad Palin’s preacher says Isreal deserves those terrorst attacks because they don’t accept Christ.
By McCain's Gas Problem
September 5, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
John McCain has a serious gas problem. His advanced age and bad diet have combined to cause a common problem in very old men - GAS.
McCain regularly produces flatulence that can last up to 30 seconds in length, sometimes several in a row. The smell can be nauseating and has on occasion resulted in medical emergencies for those who come into contact with the noxious vapors.
Who wants a flatulent old senile corpse as their President? Not me.
By BS Aplenty
September 5, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
It was huge night at the Republican National Convention as John McCain delivered the showcase speech of the political season. In the process, he also showed himself to be the class of the election candidates.
McCain/Palin ‘08 - The Right Kind of Change
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
So Peter, you’re perfect? I didn’t know that. I’m not perfect, Bristol’s not perfect, you’re parents, my parents aren’t perfect, but YOU are? Wow!
Nobodys perfect. Everyone makes mistakes.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
wrong……….
By TW
September 5, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Our founding fathers created this country based on Christian beliefs.
Freedom…….that is what America is based on…… Freedom from oppression in Europe !
By Peter is wrong
September 5, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Peter, Your false statements and lies are funny, please state facts for me. Thanks Jeff
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Beholding the incessant daily far left surrender monkey stream of hatepig puke on here is freaking marvellous entertainment for the clear thinking majority of us patriotic liberal loathing Americans.
These despicable, ever more desperate lice ridden liberal maggots are perfidiously trying to impose a vile supercilious treasonous cut and run mulatto (a purely factual/technical description) who shamefully and undeniably despises his “white heritage” and ONLY cares about his disgustingly uppity black heritage. As superbly described by GA Rep Westmoreland who fearlessly utilises the bluff Yorkshire trait of calling a spade a spade when needed. Thus we all need to graciously thank Rep Westmoreland for having the visionary intellectual honesty for dubbing Hussein Obama and his hateful sullen anti-white wife uppity .
Incidentally I gleaned the superbly apposite *mulatto” term (in the context of Hussein Obama) from another Urinal blog where the infamous deranged wankpig godhatestrash puked up its psychotic trademark racebaiting anti-white, anti-Dixie hate. Funny how it never posts on here no more - smirk. . Hopefully my cheery witty robust fact based responses chased it off!!
MOST HILARIOUS FACT OF THE DAY:
Even the far left CBS poll shows the far left mulatto’s (like I said, a purely factual/technical Urinal approved - from yesterday - description) so called “bounce” has been completely eviscerated by VP elect Palin and the nasty moderate illegal leech panderer McLiar who I will grudgingly admit is slightly less of a disappointment to true Americans like yours truly than was first anticipated back in the early days of the still much regretted post-Romney era of the primaries.
By Ultra Con
September 5, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Hussein would not be very proud of HIS followers talking about bodily functions, and especially an innocent child with Down Syndrome.Democrats, please note spelling….
By ghost rider
September 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
By Shawny
September 5, 2008 10:54 AM
SHAWNY .. If you are coming after me for my comment earlier; here are the facts.
Is it true John McCain voted with George Bush 95 percent of the time?
Yes, it’s true, according to Congressional Quarterly’s assessment of McCain’s voting record.
Everyone knows Shawny, that Bush does not vote with the senate … I never said that.
I said votes with Bush..Please tell me I don’t have to explain that to you?
http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/isittruejohnmccainvotedwith.html
By hotlanta
September 5, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
I was rolling when they were trying to describe Palin’s Value City suit. Palin couldn’t actually talk about Obama’s education and his time in the Senate. I saw her 1/2 page, 2 paragraph resume. There were so many flags I almost had a red/white and blue overload.
By hotlanta
September 5, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
I was rolling when they were trying to describe Palin’s Value City suit. Palin couldn’t actually talk about Obama’s education and his time in the Senate. I saw her 1/2 page, 2 paragraph resume. There were so many flags I almost had a red/white and blue overload.
By TW
September 5, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
McSame/Bushgirl ‘08
BECAUSE W CAN’T RUN AGAIN!
By Peter
September 5, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Hey Jeff……Hopefully you can make another logical statement here……..
By Peter is wrong
September 5, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Peter, Your false statements and lies are funny, please state facts for me. Thanks Jeff
Jeff…..so what is YOUR Issues today with what I said ?
By Jay Black
September 5, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this
Didn’t they have to give away tickets to McCains shindig? What did he have, like, 4,893 people attend this snooze fest? The reason nobody interrupted Obama’s speech is because everbody there was for change. Everybody there, all 84,000 people, was there to support Obama. Only hard core conservatives can beleive in Grandpa Simpson, and not many are under 65, as proven by the television cameras last night. I won’t even mention Palin (oops, I just did).
By fearless fosdik
September 5, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
After watching that little pansy Lindsey Graham for about 5 minutes I switched to re-runs of the “GONG” show ..
By Peter
September 5, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
CORRECT NO ONE IS PERFECT………including ME.
By the way I am an Independent not a Democrat……..I have had my small business since 1987……. so I make my own way in this world.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
So Peter, you’re perfect? I didn’t know that. I’m not perfect, Bristol’s not perfect, you’re parents, my parents aren’t perfect, but YOU are? Wow!
Nobodys perfect. Everyone makes mistakes.
What does this have to do with my parents giving birth to me and my siblings ?
Bristol is a young kid with a silver spoon……. and obviously she went hog wild with that opportunity !
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Just a brief note to wittily clarify things for the noxious far left scum on here …
I was NOT in the least intimating that the uppity mulatto Hussein Obama was a “small mule”. That would have been gratuitously abusive which is anathema to yours truly.
Undeniably Hussein Obama is a compete jackass and a dolt and a moron and a shameless uppity plebian commie scumbag … but credit where credit is due, it is NOT a small donkey/mule.
Hope that clears it up for ya … snigger snigger
mu·lat·to (m-lt, -lät, my-)
n. pl. mu·lat·tos or mu·lat·toes
A person having one white and one Black parent.
A person of mixed white and Black ancestry.
[Spanish mulato, small mule, person of mixed race, mulatto, from mulo, mule, from Old Spanish, from Latin mulus.]
DAMN THIS BLOGGING THANG IS FUN!!!
By W
September 5, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
McBush/Paltry ‘08! More same, no gain!
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Peter…you mentioned ur parents had sex and gave birth to you. Where did your great, great, great, etc. grandparents come from? Did we evolve from monkeys like science teaches us, or did God create them?
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
@ Jay Black 11.42am
Cheers for the witless ebonics there bubba, that was enormously entertaining. A most pleasing, generous gesture from you.
Back to the Sinthia McKKKinney hippety hop Ebonics Emporium wit yo a_ss now boy!!!
By Weiner
September 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Hey “Vote No…”, I think you’re just jealous of BHO because you know he’s probably hung like a donkey/mule while you have a puny little thang.
By mamaj
September 5, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Okay, all of you Republicans, professing to be undercover Democrats who have had a change of heart and decided to vote for John McCain. You didn’t even believe that lie when you were typing it, and neither do we. No one with even a minimum of intelligience would change a vote on the words of one dull, sing song, uninspiring speech, coming from an old coot with unresolved anger issues. Personally, I can’t wait for the debates to start, so that that calm measured resolve he seems to have, will make him blow a fuse, and then we’ll all see what an out of touch, psychotic twit he really is.
By Yes, you are a weiner
September 5, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Mules are sterile.
By Fact Checker
September 5, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Obama will cut income taxes by $1,000 for working families to offset the payroll tax they pay.
Provide a Tax Cut for Working Families: Obama will restore fairness to the tax code and provide 150 million workers the tax relief they need. Obama will create a new “Making Work Pay” tax credit of up to $500 per person, or $1,000 per working family. The “Making Work Pay” tax credit will completely eliminate income taxes for 10 million Americans.
Eliminate Income Taxes for Seniors Making Less than $50,000: Barack Obama will eliminate all income taxation of seniors making less than $50,000 per year. This proposal will eliminate income taxes for 7 million seniors and provide these seniors with an average savings of $1,400 each year. Under the Obama plan, 27 million American seniors will also not need to file an income tax return.
Simplify Tax Filings for Middle Class Americans: Obama will dramatically simplify tax filings so that millions of Americans will be able to do their taxes in less than five minutes. Obama will ensure that the IRS uses the information it already gets from banks and employers to give taxpayers the option of pre-filled tax forms to verify, sign and return. Experts estimate that the Obama proposal will save Americans up to 200 million total hours of work and aggravation and up to $2 billion in tax preparer fees.
By Fact Checker
September 5, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
Jumpstart the Economy
Enact a Windfall Profits Tax to Provide a $1,000 Emergency Energy Rebate to American Families:Barack Obama will enact a windfall profits tax on excessive oil company profits to give American families an immediate $1,000 emergency energy rebate to help families pay rising bills. This relief would be a down payment on Obama’s long-term plan to provide middle-class families with at least $1,000 per year in permanent tax relief.
Provide $50 billion to Jumpstart the Economy and Prevent 1 Million Americans from Losing Their Jobs: This relief would include a $25 billion State Growth Fund to prevent state and local cuts in health, education, housing, and heating assistance or counterproductive increases in property taxes, tolls or fees. Obama’s relief plan will also include $25 billion in a Jobs and Growth Fund to prevent cutbacks in road and bridge maintenance and fund school repair - all to save more than 1 million jobs in danger of being cut.
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
@ WeenyWeiner
please desist from projecting your anally inadequate lifelong “manly” insecurities onto your normal conservative betters bubbaturd.
If U can’t take your San Fran Sicko husband larrrfing at ya tiny “thang” every night in your local queer Bathhouse then get Pelosi to shell out for a transplant from a transgendered democRAT (gedditt??)
Bwarney Fwank is as queer as a coot!!!
By Thespis
September 5, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
Caveman, you can’t pick and choose what to believe from the Bible.
The truth is that there are many Christians, myself included, who do not see the Bible as inerrant. My faith is equally as strong as anyone who does but is not hinged on accepting the stories, allegories and metaphors contained in the Bible as absolute truth.
I suppose in the world of those who see the Word as inerrant that would be picking and choosing but my faith does not require that everything be explained to me to see the love of God and the message of the Gospel. My rejection of the creation as written truth does not make me less a Christian than you, just a different breed. I respect people like you and my parents fervently believe in creation as literal, I would just ask that you give equal respect to me and the beliefs I hold dear. After all, we are Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, even if we see the Bible in different ways.
By Weiner
September 5, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Yes, mules are sterile, but that has nothing to do with the size of their schlongs.
By Weiner
September 5, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Did I strike a nerve Vote No? You seem terribly sensitive. It’s ok, at least you have a winning personality.
By Yes, you are a weiner
September 5, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
Oh, I get it – being sterile yourself, flaccid is all you know. Got it. Hate it for you.
By Weiner
September 5, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
Again, you misunderstand how they work. Size has nothing to do with sterility. Grow one already.
By Jay Black
September 5, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
@ VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
Wow. Uppity and Muslim huh. Did your fingers slip on the tobacco you spit on your keyboard? I wont result to the name calling because obviously, Sarah Palin has been to 5 more colleges than you. Sounds like fear to me, since you have nothing constructive to say.
By CBJones
September 5, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
To my American citizens, when will we come together and show the world we are not divided by race. It is so sad to see people hating people for the little things in life, instead of enjoying the life we have, and instead of being so very negative, find the positive, or visit a place with a lot of negatives and you will be glad you are able to accomplish the smal things in life. Some of the most successfuly people in American come from a negative upbringing, and they used the negative, and turned it to positives. Instead of name calling, hating people you don’t know, and passing judgement, what are you doing to make the world better, who have you helped in your lifetime, what have you done to make America better. Hate come easy but to shown someone kindness is hard, comments make shows the our differences but not in a positive way. Instead of complainting about politics, roll up your sleeves and get involved in the political process, join the P.T.A., you don’t have to have a child, you pat taxes for schools, so get involved, instead of talking about a bad neighborhood get together with a group and help clean it up, if you don’t vote, you can’t complaint, you are part of the problem. You can change the world with a kind word, if you do not know a candidate running for any office in your community or state which will affect you, do your research check out their record, you can write the politician and tell them what you want, consider helping the person you think would be best for the job. Just get involved, and stop complainting and name calling, it does no good, unless you are willing to help change the problem.
By ghost rider
September 5, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
COOTs are QUEER, I didn’t know that!
Thanks for the info “VOTE NO” I’ll keep that in mind the next time I see a COOT!
By Ultra Con
September 5, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
OK, no more Mule jokes, let’s just agree to disagree that Hussein is just a simple jack-a*….
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
Thespis: Let’s just say I respectfully disagree with some of the things you said. :)
I’m just curious…where do you think we came from? I always find it interesting to hear people’s arguments. Personally, I just find it hard to believe the Big Bang Theory and evolution.
By Maniac is accurate
September 5, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
Thanks fact checker for serving up some specifics that clearly illustrate what Obama stands for is not change, but a return to the paternalistic government ideas of Tip O’Neill and other Roosevelt Democrats.
McCain would lead an energy independence revolution that would make the U.S. the world’s leader in bringing clean, renewable, affordable energy solutions to market – creating jobs, a trade surplus and increasing our security all at once. Let’s work with McCain to lift our nation and the world to new heights.
It beats a return to the welfare state mentality Bill Clinton worked so hard to change.
By CBJones
September 5, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
To my American citizens, when will we come together and show the world we are not divided by race. It is so sad to see people hating people for the little things in life, instead of enjoying the life we have, and instead of being so very negative, find the positive, or visit a place with a lot of negatives and you will be glad you are able to accomplish the smal things in life. Some of the most successfuly people in American come from a negative upbringing, and they used the negative, and turned it to positives. Instead of name calling, hating people you don’t know, and passing judgement, what are you doing to make the world better, who have you helped in your lifetime, what have you done to make America better. Hate come easy but to shown someone kindness is hard, comments make shows the our differences but not in a positive way. Instead of complainting about politics, roll up your sleeves and get involved in the political process, join the P.T.A., you don’t have to have a child, you pat taxes for schools, so get involved, instead of talking about a bad neighborhood get together with a group and help clean it up, if you don’t vote, you can’t complaint, you are part of the problem. You can change the world with a kind word, if you do not know a candidate running for any office in your community or state which will affect you, do your research check out their record, you can write the politician and tell them what you want, consider helping the person you think would be best for the job. Just get involved, and stop complainting and name calling, it does no good, unless you are willing to help change the problem.
By One Voice
September 5, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
Here’s some info on Palin from someone who has known her intimately for many years: http://www.crosscut.com/politics-government/17341
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
One Voice…ur link isnt working
By Jay Black
September 5, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
@ VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
If McCain talked like you, he would get 179 votes. Do most republicans spew this putrid garbage from their mouths that nobody can generally understand? I doubt if your lord and savior, Bush, could comprehend anything you’re saying. I don’t think for one second that because you blabber on with these “big words” that you are as intelligent as he is. You’re a follower. Westmoreland called Obama uppity. You followed suit. Obama gets called a Muslim. You followed suit. Somebody else calls him racist because of the ingnorance of his pastor (BTW, I wonder what your pastor says in your church that YOU never attend for fear of spontaneous combustion upon walking through the door). You followed suit. You’re a mindless, selfish follower that NEEDS his taxes raised because it was YOUR party that got us into this mess of a deficit and economy anyway.
Now in the words of REAL Ebonics (which you obviously know nothing of, therefore, can’t speak on it), holla back!!
By Thespis
September 5, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Peadawg,
I know this will seem like a cop out but I really don’t know where we came from. The scientific evidence shows that there have been evolutionary changes over time within particular species. Did God create those species and then sit back and watch as those modifications occurred as the Deist believe. I don’t know. Did God guide the modifications as the proponents of Intelligent Design believe, I don’t know that either. The answers to such questions are not any more essential to my life and belief system than answering the question of whether the Book of Revelation is an account of the end times or an allegory to hearten a persecuted church.
The point is that my faith is predicated on living out the example of Jesus and understanding that I am nothing more than a Ragamuffin living through the grace of God as Brennen Manning said. How it all started and how it ends are not big concerns to me.
By misterearl
September 5, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
This is what community organizers do…
They change the world. Block by block, city by city, state by state, nation by nation…
So, GOP, meet community organizer Susan B. Anthony. She helped guarantee women’s suffrage in the United States by giving public speeches and uniting with fellow advocates of change.
Meet community organizer Cesar Chavez. He helped farm workers secure labor rights and fair wages. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy called him “one of the heroic figures of our time.”
Meet community organizer Martin Luther King Jr. He helped end racial segregation and discrimination by inspiring a nation to come together and realize their dreams.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Thespise: “The point is that my faith is predicated on living out the example of Jesus” I 100% agree!
By ButtHead
September 5, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
All you whiners and complainers are just losers; you are the ones who put these people in office. If you don’t want drunken driving killers in office, vote them out! What about cold cash Jefferson? What about KKKBird, these people can be taken out of office and put fresh blood in, stop complaining and VOTE. When only 20% of the population votes that is what you get. I would bet that most of the whiners did not even vote.
By ButtHead
September 5, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Fact Checker, If you are making over $30,000 under the Osama plan you will pay MORE taxes. Why not Fair Tax?
By Jake
September 5, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this
misterearl - Meet community organizer Barack Obamqa, he helped the crooked Dailey machine stay in power with south chicago votes in return for which his wife got a job for the Dailey bunch and then another one at the hospital. No women’s suffrage, farm worker rights or civil rights here, just powere and influence.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
WOW that is a Great question for sure………… !!!!!!!
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
Peter…you mentioned ur parents had sex and gave birth to you. Where did your great, great, great, etc. grandparents come from? Did we evolve from monkeys like science teaches us, or did God create them?
I really don’t know what to believe there………It does appear that man did evolve…….. I am really not quite sure I believe the monkey thing.
I have a hard time with the God created all in 6 days as well……..
My beliefs are more like what the Dali Lama would tell you…….. we are all connected via energy………when everything living and non living is broken down, it become molecules, then broken down more to light energy.
So for me killing anything really does effect ALL !
Who knows maybe the crazy scientologists are correct……… Aliens started the human race………or maybe it is total crap !
We could have been a planet without humans first then they came along……..
Point being……. the “God” …..ALL the different Religions want to say is the “One” seem to be different with each Religion….thus without a doubt it is a man made event……..
People wrote the Bible……..and as we know Religion was a way to control the masses in early times…..the church was very powerful, and ruled in the early ages of humanity.
So frankly I feel what ever YOU believe is fine with me, but mixing religion and politics, is NOT what the forefathers of this country wanted.
Sarah Palin making a comment “God” wanted to give Alaska 30 Million dollars for an Oil Pipeline is absurd.
God wanted the Iraq war is absurd.
Starting a WAR of ANY type with GOD as the reason is silly……….
If you believe in God, then the commandments say “Thou Shall Not Kill”…..so I understand the anti abortion thing as well……..
But Killing is Killing no matter what the age !
Any Religious war ……. The Crusades, Iraq or what Bin Laden preaches is flat out silly again……..
For George Bush to make a comment…….. “I prayed to my God before invading Iraq” is silly also…….
If there actually is a GOD……… he would not want killing or wars…….
This is BOTH a tough and excellent question to ask……..but no one really can have the answer……. all is based on personal belief’s……
Folks have died, then came back….. and say they went into a wonderful experience of white light…..so people should not be afraid to die.
Some say Religion is for folks who are afraid to die……
I would say “THANK GOD” we live in a FREE country where we have a CHOICE !
I also appreciate the banter among folks who have different opinions…….. that is another thing that makes America so GREAT !
Perhaps if everyone heard the intro to the song “Nothing On Me” written by local great Curtis Mayfield, off the “SUPERFLY ALBUM”…….. we all would realize basically All folks are the same no matter whom they are, or where they come from…….and all could be more tolerant of others.
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
@ jay the snivelling MoRoN
HA HA HA HA HA HA … cheers for that truly magical hissy fit bubbaturd. One of the best I’ve seen - AND EFFORTLESSLY ELICITED - on here in some considerable time.
Winding up cretinous surrender monkey scum like U is truly my pleasure.
Hussein Obama is a sodding mohammedan, read the excellent book by the ‘lettered’ Swift Boat chap for irrefutable confirmation of this FACT!!
The point of deploying factual descriptions like ‘uppity’ and ‘mulatto’ and towel head/mohammedan is twofold, to both and amuse and entertain and of course more seriously to convey the irrefutable truth @ Hussein Obama the uppity mulatto towel head. (gedditt now ??)
BTW dickweed, I am a PROUD SECULAR, right wing conservative. The only place I worship (snigger) is at a certain English football ground in the E Mids and of course at the all new W-E-M-B-E-R-L-E-Y (sic) when England are at home!! And of course occasionally at Lords, The Oval and Headingley when ye olde traditional summertime sound of leather on willow reminds us all of how simply and effectively cricket teaches us all the true values of life. The footy ground floodlights of all 92 league clubs in England and Wales call all of us defenders of the faith to prayer on Saturday afternoons in the season. Unlike that mindless execrable bollux with crash helmets and shoulder pads and an attention span of - being generous here - say 30secs before the next moronic TV ad!!!
DEATH TO LIBERALISM AND TOWEL HEAD TERRORISTS!!
By BS Aplenty
September 5, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Jay @12:49,
Obama ia a racist because he attended a “Christian” church for over twenty years that wholly subscribes to the doctrine and teachings of James H. Cone. Cone systematized black liberation theology as outlined in the only two books sold on the Trinity United CHURCH OF CHRIST website. TUCC doesn’t sell or give away the BIBLE on the site which I find very telling.
The two books mentioned are, to say the least, “interesting” reads. Black Theology and Black Power (1969) is the seminal work on black liberation theology and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970) is a follow-up. Cone viewed his theology as “…complete emancipation of black people from white oppression by whatever means black people deem necessary. So-called (white) Christianity, as commonly practiced in the United States, is actually the racist Antichrist.” “‘Theologically,’” Cone affirms, “Malcolm X was not far wrong when he called the white man ‘the devil’.” The preaching and “ignorance”, as you say, of Wright is only symptomatic and neglects to see that the entire TUCC congregation has endorsed the doctrine of Cone under the guise of a Christian church. Wright was just a mouthpiece, it’s the congregation, including Obama, that endorsed a racist doctrine.
ANY group that attempts to systematically demonize another group because of race is, by definition, RACIST.
Again, what I find telling about this DISGUISED use of the Christian church is that I am obligated now to calculate that Obama uses a similar strategy to sell his other ideas, like “change.” Change, in Obama’s world, is whatever your “mark” thinks it is until the huckster has your money.
At which point, change is whatever the candidate wants it to be.
It’s the classic “bait and switch” technique utilized by unscrupulous used car salesmen,…and some politicians.
By BS Aplenty
September 5, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Jay @12:49,
Obama ia a racist because he attended a “Christian” church for over twenty years that wholly subscribes to the doctrine and teachings of James H. Cone. Cone systematized black liberation theology as outlined in the only two books sold on the Trinity United CHURCH OF CHRIST website. TUCC doesn’t sell or give away the BIBLE on the site which I find very telling.
The two books mentioned are, to say the least, “interesting” reads. Black Theology and Black Power (1969) is the seminal work on black liberation theology and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970) is a follow-up. Cone viewed his theology as “…complete emancipation of black people from white oppression by whatever means black people deem necessary. So-called (white) Christianity, as commonly practiced in the United States, is actually the racist Antichrist.” “‘Theologically,’” Cone affirms, “Malcolm X was not far wrong when he called the white man ‘the devil’.” The preaching and “ignorance”, as you say, of Wright is only symptomatic and neglects to see that the entire TUCC congregation has endorsed the doctrine of Cone under the guise of a Christian church. Wright was just a mouthpiece, it’s the congregation, including Obama, that endorsed a racist doctrine.
ANY group that attempts to systematically demonize another group because of race is, by definition, RACIST.
Again, what I find telling about this DISGUISED use of the Christian church is that I am obligated now to calculate that Obama uses a similar strategy to sell his other ideas, like “change.” Change, in Obama’s world, is whatever your “mark” thinks it is until the huckster has your money.
At which point, change is whatever the candidate wants it to be.
It’s the classic “bait and switch” technique utilized by unscrupulous used car salesmen,…and some politicians.
By Peadawg
September 5, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
“I have a hard time with the God created all in 6 days as well……..” I guess you could call me a “Jesus freak” This doesn’t seem that farfecth’d to me. I believe God is mighty and that he did do this.
“Who knows maybe the crazy scientologists are correct……… Aliens started the human race………or maybe it is total crap !” I can’t help but chuckle when i read this about the Aliens :)
“So frankly I feel what ever YOU believe is fine with me, but mixing religion and politics, is NOT what the forefathers of this country wanted.” I agree with mixing them to a certain extent.
“Sarah Palin making a comment “God” wanted to give Alaska 30 Million dollars for an Oil Pipeline is absurd.” Why is this absurd? American’s are suffering from oil dependancy as we speek.
“God wanted the Iraq war is absurd.” Yes
“If you believe in God, then the commandments say “Thou Shall Not Kill”…..so I understand the anti abortion thing as well……..” You’re one of the few on these blogs that do. I have so many arguments with people about this. What gives us the right to say the child shouldn’t have a chance at life?
“But Killing is Killing no matter what the age !” Agreed!
“This is BOTH a tough and excellent question to ask……..but no one really can have the answer……. all is based on personal belief’s……” That what religion is, faith in something you can’t see. I’ve never seen my God, but I fully believe he exists and when I die I will see him in Heaven.
“Folks have died, then came back….. and say they went into a wonderful experience of white light…..so people should not be afraid to die.” I certainly don’t want to die, but I’m not afraid to. I believe I will at peace when I do.
“I would say “THANK GOD” we live in a FREE country where we have a CHOICE !” Amen!
I just wrote comments on the ones that really caught my eye.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
HA HA HA……………By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
Unlike that mindless execrable bollux with crash helmets and shoulder pads and an attention span of - being generous here - say 30secs before the next moronic TV ad!!!
Watching soccer is fun………. but NOT nearly as entertaining as AMERICAN FOOTBALL !
Plus all can tell your the TYPICAL name calling person who cannot make a comment without having to put another down for their personal opinion.
By Van
September 5, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
KT,
“He supports Socialistic values, and they don’t work well anywhere else. Why would they work here? And….. why do I have to have compromised healthcare when I work and that is part of my consideration with the jobs I accept, in order to help people who don’t work or can’t afford it? They are getting healthcare free now as it is???
We are promoting a generation of people who want to be taken care of then can’t take care of themselves.”
My wife and I started our own business (how socialist, I know) because we wanted to take care of ourselves and not have employment at the pleasure of others. We HAVE money for health insurance. When we applied for private health insurance we were turned down due to pre-existing conditions. My pre-existing condition? Acid reflux. Yes, I was turned down over heart burn.
In order to get health insurance we had to incorporate so that under law the insurance company had to offer us insurance under a group plan. They were allowed, by law, to uprate us 40% over the original quote. In spite of the higher premiums my wife and I were glad to have insurance.
The point of all this is that the insurance companies cherry pick who they want to insure, even if that person has money for the premiums. So, before you shoot your mouth off about people who do not want to take care of themselves, realize it is a big world out there and there are those who can’t get health insurance even though they have money for it.
By Van
September 5, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
KT,
“He supports Socialistic values, and they don’t work well anywhere else. Why would they work here? And….. why do I have to have compromised healthcare when I work and that is part of my consideration with the jobs I accept, in order to help people who don’t work or can’t afford it? They are getting healthcare free now as it is???
We are promoting a generation of people who want to be taken care of then can’t take care of themselves.”
My wife and I started our own business (how socialist, I know) because we wanted to take care of ourselves and not have employment at the pleasure of others. We HAVE money for health insurance. When we applied for private health insurance we were turned down due to pre-existing conditions. My pre-existing condition? Acid reflux. Yes, I was turned down over heart burn.
In order to get health insurance we had to incorporate so that under law the insurance company had to offer us insurance under a group plan. They were allowed, by law, to uprate us 40% over the original quote. In spite of the higher premiums my wife and I were glad to have insurance.
The point of all this is that the insurance companies cherry pick who they want to insure, even if that person has money for the premiums. So, before you shoot your mouth off about people who do not want to take care of themselves, realize it is a big world out there and there are those who can’t get health insurance even though they have money for it.
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
BS Aplenty
SUPERB factual verbal b iiiitchslapping of the fawning surrender monkey scum on here.
I actually have a copy of Elijah Muhammed’s black Mein Kampf, a.k.a Message To The Black Man In AmeriKKKa (sic). It is virulently racist and is the basis for the sick and twisted black nazi views of Calypso Louis Farracrap - head Numerologist of the vile black racist Nation Of Pork Gobbling Islam.
The oft puked up black racist hate about “blue eyed white devils” emanated from this highly scholarly snigger work as did the pathetic notion that the backward evil white race was the work of Yakub some towel head scientist. Who clearly missed out on a University of London/ Oxbridge/MIT/Georgia Tech education.
We objective and intellectually honest Americans vividly remember of course how supinely and grovellingly (smirk) Grand Cyclops Jeremiah Wright lovingly bestowed the TUCC Iron Cross with clusters on Farracrap whilst Hussein Obama and his sullen anti-white wife serenely and silently sat there.
Indeed For TWENTY YEARS Mr and Mrs Hussein Obama sat there, sucking up ALL the far left anti-white, anti-America bile that Grand Cyclops Wright et al puke up. With not ONE word of outrage or dissent. ONLY when the current campaign was deeply embarassed about the truth of Hussein Obama’s chosen hate church emerged did Hussein Obama, kicking and screaming even begin to deign to distance itself from such virulent black racism
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
@ Peter Pecker
and bubbaturd, all can also tell YOU BITE LIKE A TRUE BELIEVING SURRENDER MONKEY!!!
BTW … WTF is “soccer”?? … there’s no such thing dickweed!!!
FIFA, the world governing body of football is the Federation of International Football Associations … no mention of “soccer” same for UEFA - the European body and the FA - the original English Football Association … you sad colonial peasant … smirk!!!
I guess that IRREFUTABLE 30 secs attention span about b astardised rugby with crash helmets jibe really hit home …
By Peter
September 5, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Yes apparently…….By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS …..you beat your wife and kids as well !
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
you beat your wife and kids as well !
sadly PeterPecker I don’t have the time for that … but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO let me know where yours are (as iff???) and I’ll see if can spare the time!! … snigger
By Peter
September 5, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this
I guess you are drinking already……..By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS ?
Would explain your attitude…….have Fun !
Typical drunk Soccer fan…..show on TV all the time !
By Algonquin J. Calhoun
September 5, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
What a snooze fest! McSlob is done and so is the Republinazi party. I didn’t see Sen. Larry Craig or Mark Foley at the Republinazi convention. I guess they were in the Men’s room. So, McFool is going to bring change when he’s been part of the problem for 26 years. What a joke! Obama-Biden will return Palin and her daughter Trollop to the tundra and permafrost where they belong.
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
BS Aplenty
SUPERB factual verbal b iiiitchslapping of the fawning surrender monkey scum on here.
I actually have a copy of Elijah Muhammed’s black Mein Kampf, a.k.a Message To The Black Man In AmeriKKKa (sic). It is virulently racist and is the basis for the sick and twisted black nazi views of Calypso Louis Farracrap - head Numerologist of the vile black racist Nation Of Pork Gobbling Islam.
The oft puked up black racist hate about “blue eyed white devils” emanated from this highly scholarly snigger work as did the pathetic notion that the backward evil white race was the work of Yakub some towel head scientist. Who clearly missed out on a University of London/ Oxbridge/MIT/Georgia Tech education.
We objective and intellectually honest Americans vividly remember of course how supinely and grovellingly (smirk) Grand Cyclops Jeremiah Wright lovingly bestowed the TUCC Iron Cross with clusters on Farracrap whilst Hussein Obama and his sullen anti-white wife serenely and silently sat there.
Indeed For TWENTY YEARS Mr and Mrs Hussein Obama sat there, sucking up ALL the far left anti-white, anti-America bile that Grand Cyclops Wright et al puke up. With not ONE word of outrage or dissent. ONLY when the current campaign was deeply embarassed about the truth of Hussein Obama’s chosen hate church emerged did Hussein Obama, kicking and screaming even begin to deign to distance itself from such virulent black racism
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Peter Pecker
Typical slobbish b astardised rugby ARMCHAIR fan … obese, drunk and with a 30 secs attention span and tendinitis of the remote control hand.
How many TV ads in a typical NFL ‘game” - N.B. game is used here very loosely of course!! 200 ads … 300 …??
It must be great to spend a lifetime watching the exact same 28/30 teams CONTINUOUSLY play ONLY each other. No relegation to higher/lower leagues - ensuring several new teams in each league every single season, no semi-pro teams in the early rounds of a knock out cup competition, no equivalent of the European Champions League or UEFA Cup. No preseason friendlies against local amateur teams or big world famous club sides. NO b astardised rugby national side to watch in a world cup/Euro championship/S American championship etc.
Pretty bleeding boring!!!
And how come U colonials ludicrously call it “football” yet U rarely if ever use the feet in this pathetic poxy UTTERLY INFERIOR, WORTHLESS version of rugby that NOBODY else in the world gives a s * about??!!!
By Truthifier
September 5, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Palin on Obama (The New Yorker) by Philip Gourevitch September 8, 2008
Before she was running against him, Sarah Palin—the governor of Alaska and now the Republican candidate for Vice-President of the United States—thought it was pretty neat that Barack Obama was edging ahead of John McCain in her usually solidly red state. After all, she said, Obama’s campaign was using the same sort of language that she had in her gubernatorial race. “The theme of our campaign was ‘new energy,’ ” she said recently. “It was no more status quo, no more politics as usual, it was all about change. So then to see that Obama—literally, part of his campaign uses those themes, even, new energy, change, all that, I think, O.K., well, we were a little bit ahead on that.” She also noted, “Something’s kind of changing here in Alaska, too, for being such a red state on the Presidential level. Obama’s doing just fine in polls up here, which is kind of wigging people out, because they’re saying, ‘This hasn’t happened for decades that in polls the D’ ”—the Democratic candidate—“ ‘is doing just fine.’ To me, that’s indicative, too. It’s the no-more-status-quo, it’s change.”
This was two weeks ago, at the statehouse in Juneau. After persistent reports, in July, that Palin was on McCain’s short list of potential running mates, her name had faded back into obscurity. Nobody in Alaska seemed to take her seriously as a national prospect, and she had shrugged the whole thing off on television, telling CNBC’s Larry Kudlow that, before considering the job, she would want to know “what is it, exactly, that the V.P. does every day.” Now, at the statehouse, she sat, unattended by aides, curled up in a cardigan, and explained that what she had done every day since becoming governor was to stick her thumb in the eye of Alaska’s Republican Party establishment. “The G.O.P. leader of the state—we haven’t spoken since I got elected,” she said.
She went on, “I guess if you take the individual issues, two that I believe would be benchmarks showing whether you’re a hard-core Republican conservative or not, would be: I’m a lifetime member of the N.R.A.—but this is Alaska, who isn’t?—and I am pro-life, absolutely.” She continued, “I guess that puts me in a box of being hard-core Republican.” But she said she recognized that “the Democrats also preach individual freedoms and individual rights, capitalism, free market, let-it-do-its-thing-best, let people keep as much of their money that they earn as possible. And when it comes to, like, the Party machine, no one will accuse me of being partisan.”
So the possibility that Obama might win Alaska did not worry Palin: “Turning maybe purple in the state means, to me, it’s more independent, it’s not the obsessive partisanship that gets in the way of doing what’s right for this state, and I think on a national level that’s what we’re gonna see.” And she added, “That’s why McCain is the candidate for the G.O.P.—because he’s been known as the maverick, as the conduit for some change.” In the state’s Republican caucus, McCain came in fourth, trailing Ron Paul. “I always looked at Senator McCain just as a Joe Blow public member, looking from the outside in,” she said. “He’s been buttin’ heads with Republicans for years, and that’s a healthy place to be.” Then again, on McCain’s signature issue—the prosecution of the war in Iraq—she did not sound so gung-ho. Her son is a soldier, and she said, “I’m a mom, and my son is going to get deployed in September, and we better have a real clear plan for this war. And it better not have to do with oil and dependence on foreign energy.”
By LOST
September 5, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
I thought I would never vote for a Democrat, this time around I will. I have done a lot of praying and soul searching. I voted for a President (twice)who cannot formulate two coherent sentences for the last 8 yrs. and destroyed the image of what America stand for has left me lost. I do not know who this McCain is. He has sold his soul to occupy the white house. For him to pick Palin as his running mate sealed the deal for me to Vote for Obama. I will not drink the cool aid anymore. America please forgive me for what I have done.
By LEICESTER CITY SUCKS
September 5, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Ignore the racist Vote No—aka TFTT. His crappy soccer team was even relegated from the Coca-Cola League so he now has too much time on his hands. Craven idiots like him—especially soccer hooligans—always turn to racism as a crutch once they realize how much their own lives really suck.
By Peter
September 5, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Keep drinking……..By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS………
Pretty soon you will fall asleep and have your sweet dreams !
Wow you English Soccer fans really are drunks as shown on TV………..Yes to the point where I have seen some English fans are even barred from attending soccer games………Picking fights acting the @SS…….gotta love the enthusiasm though!
What are you doing here………isn’t your Mother country calling you home…..One Newcastle at a time ?
Or is that Boddingtons Pub Ale……….delicious stuff !
By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
September 5, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
GOADING YOU LEFTIST SCUM ON RACE IS EVEN BETTER SPORT than watching the lads hammer F**t or the sheepshaggers!!
And every single time U all bite like energiser bunny piranhas!!
LMFAO!!!!
YOU’RE JUST A BUNCH OF WANKERS!!!
Hussein Obama is a racist … and how come none of scum has answered BS Aplanty’s points, or mine??
By Algonquin J. Calhoun
September 5, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Jim found McDummie’s speech inspiring? How so? it was one of the most moribund and boring of all time. hello, President Obama!
By Peter
September 5, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
HA HA HA…………………By VOTE NO TO HALF-BLACK UPPITY BLACK RACIST MUSLIMS
and how come none of scum has answered BS Aplanty’s points, or mine??
YOU HAD A POINT ?
Your Head ?
By LEICESTER CITY SUCKS
September 5, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
VOTE NO—Yeah, hanging out on a political blog all day would be fun if my favorite club sucked as much as yours. Seriously, you weakass Blue Army wankers can’t even hack the Coca Cola League? The sorry lot of tossers you are!
Oh well, I guess there’s always the National Front for such a disillusioned, racist piece of filth such as yourself…
By Peter
September 5, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Gosh……………..
By LEICESTER CITY SUCKS
September 5, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
VOTE NO—Yeah, hanging out on a political blog all day would be fun if my favorite club sucked as much as yours. Seriously, you weakass Blue Army wankers can’t even hack the Coca Cola League? The sorry lot of tossers you are!
Oh well, I guess there’s always the National Front for such a disillusioned, racist piece of filth such as yourself…
Pretty Funny Stuff !
I love the wanker part……. I had an English buddy long time ago…..I forgot how much fun listening to him talk really was !
By jerry
September 5, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this
No way I am letting some Hussein Osama muslim steal money from my paycheck. He wants to double taxes for someone making only $30k a year.
By Kim L.
September 5, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
John McCain did a fine job last night. A lot better than those nasties the night before. And if elected I’m sure he’ll make a much better president than the one we’ve had to endure for the past 8 years. But McCain was a part of those last 8 years and he did contribute to the mess we’re in now. My vote is for Barack Obama because he has a natural ability to bring people together and inspire in a way that is so important to our country as we face the many difficulties left behind by the Bush administration.
By old91A10
September 5, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
McCain and Palin are not Bush and Cheny. I admire and trust them in very particular ways, and believe they will provide the perfect counterpoint to the expected Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.
I do not trust anything that Obama or anyone in the DNC says, under any circumstances. I held out to vote again for J. Lewis, but after 35 years I am no longer supporting the DemocRAT Party.
Yes He Can: pervert the primary campaigns; refuse to impeach or censure; support retroactive FISA immunity; abandon campaign and election reforms; reject universal or single payer healthcare; support the Class Action (UN)Fairness act; equivocate and deceive on deployment of troops; abandon marriage rights, women’s control of their own bodies, LGBT issues; repeatedly support the Patriot Act; fear and refuse to debate other candidates; adulate the failures RWR and GHWB at the expense of HRC and WJC; move right of and orthogonal to progressive principles. Are you happy with any of my above?
Do you doubt that there will be solid, probably veto-proof, Democratic majorities in both The House and Senate?
I am sure you know that ALL power (Constitutional safeguards, Judicial selections, purse strings, use and support of the military, …, impeachment) flows from Congress. We’ve already tried sugar with them, and what did we get? Worse than nothing!
The violation of the Fourth Amendment is the clincher (do you need links to House & Senate votes?). Egregious in it’s own right, by rationale and precedent, it opens up the entire Constitution to similar attack. Ooops! Sorry Sirs/Madams. I was acting under higher orders when I broke in and took your notes, books, firearms, children, computers, etc. Nothing was out of order, but we’ll just keep this stuff. By the way, my boss and I are off the hook, unless you try to sue me. Evidence? What evidence?
Endorsing this traitorous cabal (Obama, Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Hoyer, Axelrod, Goolsbee, Brazile, et al.) by giving them their duplicitous, slippery, ‘no heavy lifting’ candidate only gets us more of the same abuse. This time they are going to have the world’s biggest whip! Don’t be delusional that this is all politics, and once in office zerObama will fix all of those f-ups.
It’s sharp stick in the eye time folks. So, what I’ve got going for me is taking away my vote (down one), and voting for the opposition (down two). With the polls running even (+/-), twenty percent of 18 million might just do the trick.
PUMA — McCain Palin 08 — DemocRATs, rife with misogyny and racism, get off your asses and ask me again in 2012
By Muslim?????
September 5, 2008 6:00 PM | Link to this
Obama on the O’Reilly Factor is a perfect example of sitting down to talk with the enemy. He evidently needs to do more of that because according to many of the comments on this blog there are an awful lot of uneducated people who STILL believe Obama is a Muslim. Do you know that Hussein is an Arabic name meaning little or handsome but does anyone believe that’s why FOX uses his full name on air? Unbelievable! If you don’t want to vote for Obama at the very least have an intelligent reason for doing so. The “He’s a Muslim” excuse makes you sound like an idiot. And by the way there isn’t anything wrong with being a Muslim or a Jew or a Buddhist or a Christian. It’s the extremists of all those religions that we have to worry about. It’s obvious there are plenty of Christian extremist amongst us.
By whoa! What misinformation
September 5, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
PEOPLE educate your vote. There is a plethora of misinformation in many of the above comments. Use factcheck.org or snopes.com for heavens sake. Oh and by the way if you don’t know what plethora means you definitely shouldn’t be voting.
By bdawk
September 5, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
LOST, if you don’t know who McCain is how can you know who Obama is after less than half a year in the Senate?
It doesn’t matter what party you normally vote for, if you think the Government has a track record of spending our money poorly, why vote for someone who is guaranteeing they will take more of it?
By neasq
September 5, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
Saw mention of the windfall profit tax above. Great stuff. Take from oil companies and pay $1000 to families. Tell you what, if you think these oil companies are making TOO much profit, buy more shares of their stock (you probably already own some in the funds you own) and profit with them. Then, take your money, pay taxes on it, and enjoy the remainder of YOUR windfall.
What would happen if every business that we own or work for had to pay a “windfall” profit tax for making more than a 12% profit?
By sensiblechick
September 5, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
September 5, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Obama will cut income taxes by $1,000 for working families to offset the payroll tax they pay.
Provide a Tax Cut for Working Families: Obama will restore fairness to the tax code and provide 150 million workers the tax relief they need. Obama will create a new “Making Work Pay” tax credit of up to $500 per person, or $1,000 per working family. The “Making Work Pay” tax credit will completely eliminate income taxes for 10 million Americans.
Eliminate Income Taxes for Seniors Making Less than $50,000: Barack Obama will eliminate all income taxation of seniors making less than $50,000 per year. This proposal will eliminate income taxes for 7 million seniors and provide these seniors with an average savings of $1,400 each year. Under the Obama plan, 27 million American seniors will also not need to file an income tax return.
Simplify Tax Filings for Middle Class Americans: Obama will dramatically simplify tax filings so that millions of Americans will be able to do their taxes in less than five minutes. Obama will ensure that the IRS uses the information it already gets from banks and employers to give taxpayers the option of pre-filled tax forms to verify, sign and return. Experts estimate that the Obama proposal will save Americans up to 200 million total hours of work and aggravation and up to $2 billion in tax preparer fees.
PLEASE !! Do you seriously think this man - who has never held an ordinary job - can micromanage our huge, diverse economy with these hare-brained schemes designed to promote class warfare ??? We are capitalists !! We allow markets to freely expand, etc. Have you never had Econ 101 ???? I’m not wasting any more time with these people - maybe they will ” forget ” to vote on 11/04.
By Bif
September 6, 2008 3:08 AM | Link to this
I am a Southerner, most of my family is and my wife’s also. I am near Jim’s age.I am socially pretty conservative and fiscally very conservative. Sarah Palin has nothing in common with me. As far as I can tell she is a shallow, uninformed religious fanatic and most importantly defintely not a conservative. If we want to put forward a conservative view it is better to be honest with ourselves as well as others. McCain wanted Lieberman and was frieghtened away by the religious single issue anti abortionists. At the last minute he made a reckless impulsive decision. When she gets on the campaign trail and reporters ask her about foreign policy, the support for various Alaskan boondoglges and her social views she will look like the ignorant intolerant fool that she is. I don’t care about her and I beleive this election was lost to conservatives long ago but this further brands the conservative view with the tag that includes the intolerant, the racists, the anti-science, and those that take pride in their own ignorance, shallowness, narrowness and a 1940s Hollywood world view.She can field dress a moose and banned books with “bad” words at the local library. Give me and the rest of the elctorate a break
By Glenn Vaughn
September 6, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
Jim, fine piece on Governor Palin.
Glenn Vaughn
By Mrs Churchill
September 6, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this
As the mother of twin high school girls, we’ve had some discussions about Palin and her family that, frankly, put me in a difficult spot. Of course, the issues surrounding Bristol’s pregnancy has been front and center with my daughters. How do I respond to “what’s the big deal if I get pregnant” when the first woman GOP VP nominee makes it okay and orchestrates a fairy tale with the young man happily marrying his girlfriend?
Equally importantly, how do I argue that my girls need to get a good education and go to college when Palin’s children aren’t? Bristol and Levi dropping out of high school makes it very difficult.
By glenbc
September 6, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
the republican regime has the same agenda it has had for decades. here’s the salon bush or palin test:
I’ve got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is to call upon the best of America … It’s reform and renewal. Part of the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors and children finding mentors. Palin or Bush?
I am convinced we have to reform — we’ve got to not embrace the status quo and just be going along to get along … We are going to reform and we are going to be serving for the right reasons. Bush or Palin?
On political hiring (and firing)
Well, a couple of lawmakers are pretty angry with me for replacing … at-will political appointments … it is my prerogative, my right, to appoint members whom I believe will do best for the people whom we are serving. So I look forward to any kind of investigation or questions being asked because I’ve got nothing to hide. Palin or Bush?
You want somebody who can do the job. That’s the most important criterion, somebody who is qualified, somebody who can get a job done. And on this particular issue, the one you’re referring to, they serve at my pleasure … There had been no credible evidence of any wrongdoing … And there will be more hearings to determine what I’ve just said. Bush or Palin?
On the fourth estate
[The media] hasn’t always been fair to me … I would say, at first, I intrigued people. And now I think we’re settling into a traditional relationship with the liberal media … My only answer is, I’d rather be underestimated. Palin or Bush?
I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. Bush or Palin?
On experience, and why it doesn’t matter
I don’t have 30 years of political experience under my belt … that’s a good thing, that’s a healthy thing. That means my perspective is fresher, more in touch with the people I will be serving. I would use that as an advantage. Palin or Bush?
I think that’s the old … game of trying to tear somebody down. I’ve been through this before. “Can’t possibly do the job. Never held office.” And my answer then was “Give me a chance. Give me a chance to lead” … If you want somebody who has had — you know — life experiences that may not be — conforms to the Washington mind-set — give me a chance. Bush or Palin?
On sweet, sweet crude
To confront the threat that Iran might seek to cut off nearly a fifth of world energy supplies … or that terrorists might strike again at the Abqaiq facility in Saudi Arabia … or that Venezuela might shut off its oil deliveries … we Americans need to produce more of our own oil. Palin or Bush?
Oil prices have risen sharply, and that increase has been reflected at American gasoline pumps. Now much of the oil consumed in America comes from abroad … Some of that energy comes from unstable regions and unfriendly regimes. This makes us more vulnerable to supply shocks and price spikes beyond our control — and that puts both our economy and our security at risk … Our nation must produce more oil. And we must start now. Bush or Palin?
Answers
George W. Bush
Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
Sarah Palin
Sarah Palin
George W. Bush
Sarah Palin
George W. Bush
By The Way
September 6, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
As hockey-mom Sarah Palin throws her hat in the ring, and vies for the political hat-trick of mayor/governor/veep, her daughter Bristol was padded like a goalie at the GOP convention. She’s five months. Nobody’s that big at five months. They padded her tummy. The entire convention was a facade. Like Halloween’s Michael Myers in a Hockey Mask barely disquising the disfunction underneath.
Nobody bought it. The shroud of Conservatism is Ronald Reagan’s ghost, haunting the consciences of America as we all try to absorb the meaning of seven years of collateral damage in Iraq.
By Tar and feathered
September 7, 2008 6:25 AM | Link to this
“The way” is a fraud and a joke.