Palin mocks Obama; McCain claims nomination
Thursday, September 4, 2008 12:15 PM PDT
By David Espo
The Associated Press
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E-mail this articleST. PAUL, Minn. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot as the Republican Party’s vice presidential nominee Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, sarcastic attack on Barack Obama and winning cheers of acceptance and approval after a tumult-filled first week on the national stage.
She vowed to the Republican National Convention — and millions more around the country — that she would help presidential nominee John McCain bring real change to Washington, saying “he’s a man who’s there to serve his country and not just his party.”
McCain joined her on stage, to even bigger cheers, and then the delegates went about the business of formally awarding the nomination he had sought for nearly a decade. At 72, the Arizona senator is the oldest first-time nominee in history.
The 44-year-old Palin, scarcely known a week ago, had top billing on the third night of the convention. The first woman vice presidential candidate in party history, she spoke to uncounted millions of viewers at home in her solo national debut after days of tabloid-like scrutiny of her and her family.
Some of the biggest roars were for her barbs aimed at Democratic presidential nominee Obama.
“Victory in Iraq is finally in sight; he wants to forfeit,” she said of Obama. “Al-Qaida terrorists still plot to inflict catastrophic harm on America; he’s worried that someone won’t read them their rights.”
To the delight of the delegates, McCain strolled unexpectedly onto the convention stage after the speech and hugged his running mate.
“Don’t you think we made the right choice” for vice president? he said as his delegates roared their approval. It was an unspoken reference to the convention-week controversy that has greeted her, including the disclosure that her 17-year-old unmarried daughter was pregnant.
The packed convention hall exploded in cheers as McCain stood with Palin and her family — including mother-to-be Bristol and the father, 18-year-old Levi Johnston.
Palin drew waves of approval from the moment she stepped onto the convention stage, hundreds of camera flashes reflecting off her glasses.
If McCain and his campaign’s high command had any doubt about her ability at the convention podium, they needn’t have. With her youthful experience as a sportscaster and time spent in the governor’s office, her timing was flawless, her appeal to the crowd obvious.
“Our family has the same ups and downs as any other, the same challenges and the same joys,” she said as the audience signaled its understanding.
She traced her career from the local PTA to the governor’s office, casting herself as a maverick in the McCain mold, and seemed to delight in poking fun at her critics and her ticketmate’s political rivals.
Since taking office as governor, she said she had taken on the oil industry, brought the state budget into surplus and vetoed nearly one-half billion dollars in wasteful spending.
“I thought we could muddle through without the governor’s personal chef — although I’ve got to admit that sometimes my kids sure miss her.”
Not surprisingly, her best-received lines were barbs at Obama.
“I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities,” she said, a reference to Obama’s stint as a community organizer.
“I might add that in small towns we don’t quite know what to make of a candidate who lavishes praise on working people when they are listening and then talks about how bitterly they cling to their religion and guns when those people aren’t,” she said.
That was a reference to Obama’s springtime observation about some frustrated working-class Americans.
By contrast, she said of McCain: “Take the maverick out of the Senate. Put him in the White House.
“He’s a man who’s there to serve his country, and not just his party.”
“In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers,” she said in another cutting reference to Obama’s campaign theme. “And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change.”
A parade of party luminaries preceded Palin to the convention podium, and Republicans packing the hall cheered every attack on Obama.
“He’s never run a city, never run a state, never run a business, never run a military unit. He’s never had to lead people in crisis,” said former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani of McCain’s rival.
“This is not a personal attack ... it’s a statement of fact — Barack Obama has never led anything. Nothing. Nada.”
Palin also jabbed at the news media, which have raised convention week questions about her background and her family.
“Here’s little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion — I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country.”
McCain arrived in the Republican National Convention city earlier in the day to accept the prize of a political lifetime. Instantly, he defended his choice of a running mate, saying she was ready to serve as commander in chief after less than two years as governor of Alaska.
“Oh, absolutely,” he said in an ABC interview.
“Having been the governor of our largest state, the commander of their National Guard, she was once in charge of their natural resources assets actually, until she found out there was corruption and she quit. ...”
The campaign depicted Palin’s critics as out to destroy the first female running mate in party history.
While she readied the speech of her career, McCain’s top strategist, Steve Schmidt, complained about a “faux media scandal,” generated, he said, by “the old boys’ network that has come to dominate the news establishment.”
Not everyone was quite on message, though.
“I think that Gov. Palin and Sen. Obama do not have extensive experience in government,” Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania told reporters. He said she has potential, and judged Obama a
“political phenomenon, no doubt about it.”
Whatever Palin’s impact on the race, McCain’s story was among the most arresting in recent presidential politics.
The son and grandson of admirals, he had a rebellious youth by his own account, running up a healthy ledger of demerits at the Naval Academy. Shot down over Vietnam, he was held and tortured for more than five years before his release. Along the way, he turned down an offer of early freedom from captors eager for a propaganda boost.
Elected to Congress in 1982, he moved to the Senate in 1986 as a Reagan Republican. Soon singed by the “Keating Five” scandal, involving the savings and loan industry, he shifted course.
He began carving out a maverick’s role, championing legislation to reduce the influence of money in politics and fighting wasteful government spending.
Increasingly over the years, he parted company with fellow Republicans on issues as diverse as tobacco, health care, immigration, judicial nominees, a commission to investigate the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the use of torture in interrogations and more.
He first ran for president in 2000, but lost the GOP nomination to George Bush in a bitter struggle.
As the early front-runner eight years later, he watched helplessly as anger with the Iraq war drained him of the support of independents while conservatives deserted because of legislation giving illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship.
Out of money — but not hope — he pared back his campaign and persevered. When Huckabee defeated Romney in the leadoff Iowa caucuses, it opened the door for McCain to win the New Hampshire primary five days later.
He did, and despite a chronic shortage of funds, methodically dispatched his rivals, one by one, before clinching the nomination with a series of big-state Super Tuesday wins on Feb. 5.
Never a favorite of conservatives, he worked slowly to draw them to his side, and his selection of Palin was a surprising stroke.
Social conservatives greeted her pick enthusiastically — support that coalesced in the ensuing days as her daughter’s pregnancy became known.
While McCain himself appeals to independents, strategists said they hoped Palin’s presence on the ticket would gain a second look from conservative Democrats who sided with New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton during her failed candidacy earlier in the year.
Lance Johnson wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:51 PM:
" How dare she mock King Zer"O" and the Temple of Obama! King Zer"O" will have his plans known soon as soon as someone tells him what to say. People need to know that first and foremost he is a egomanic celebrity and demands respect. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:37 AM:
" A very white RNC. Only 36 Black delegates out of 2380. The RNC only had 18,000 people, at most, in attendendance, while Barack Obama needed all 76,120 seats at Invesco Field to accommodate everyone that wanted to see him take the next step in rebuilding our country. With the national news media obviously turning on McCain for this whole Palin mess, Obama's clearly poised for a landslide and a powerful mandate. It's not looking good for the old white supremacy tradition. "
Kelso, WA wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:16 AM:
" Our country will be in good hands if they are elected. Imagine how much Washington DC is fretting right now!!! Washington DC doesn't want their buddy-buddy system to be shattered, so they're praying against McCain/Palin! "
Small Town Girl wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:05 AM:
" I find it interesting that it is reported that Palin is "mocking" Obama in stating reasons that Americans should vote for McCain/Palin. When Obama picks apart the Republican platform, such negative adjective are never used by the media. The double standard is more than obvious to me. "
JD Hogg wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:14 AM:
" Wow, did she do an awesome job or what?! I just love this woman! I think the Dems are doomed at this point, they just have nothing to offer, and no plans to fix anything...Palin and mCain have my vote! "
northender wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 AM:
" Sssssssssst.... That is the sound of the hot air leaking from the Obama balloon! "
Jane wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 AM:
" Palin was the right choice for the McCain campaign. They needed a young face with solid values. Palin has got that and more.
Her speech last night was very good. She has been called the "Perfect Populist" and I must agree. She identifies with the American people on a human level, which is something that we haven't seen in D.C. politics in a long time. "
Her speech last night was very good. She has been called the "Perfect Populist" and I must agree. She identifies with the American people on a human level, which is something that we haven't seen in D.C. politics in a long time. "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:33 AM:
" Palin gives speach of a life time. Should be more like the headline. I was very impressed with her last night. She showed us she's not afraid to mix it up with the dems, and she knows what she's talking about. I think Biden will have his hands full with her in the debates.....can't wait to see the attack dog Biden reduced to yappy puppy status. "
t98632 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:38 AM:
" And let the TDN web trolls begin their daily attacks. Far be it from the trolls to carry on a civilized conversation. I'm no Palin fan and choose not to vote for this kind of thinking. WOW, that was easy and I can even carry on a conversation too...
Go ahead Trolls, do your thing... "
Go ahead Trolls, do your thing... "
Lucky7 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 AM:
" If she would've took out the attacks on her opponents the speach would've only lasted about 30 seconds. Both sides do it but I get sooooo tired of the time they spend beating up on the other side. Blah Blah Blah, Rah Rah Rah, GRRRRRRR! Time to talk very specifically about what they plan to do in office when elected! Standing up there beating your chest and growling don't cut it for me. "
kelso guy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 AM:
" Wow, I was very surprised, she is very charismatic and well spoken and she'll get a pass on anything she says because she's a "hot chick". I'm not a republican (although I like alot of the conservative views - small government, low taxes, etc - none of which the current administration holds) but I think she'd get my vote if it wasn't for who she's running with. Obama can't beat her running with Biden, if he wants to have a real chance at the oval office he'd better go back and pick Hillary. Smart of the GOP to go with Palin though, she is the real deal. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:59 AM:
" Pertaining the lack of racial diversity at the RNC - only 36 Black delegates out of 2380 - John McCain has been quoted using racial slurs against Asians, saying, "I HATED THE G**KS. I WILL HATE THEM AS LONG AS I LIVE." (Seattle PI, March 2, 2000). John McCain has also been known to frequently use the racial slur against Black Americans, "TAR BABY" (CNN, March 17, 2007). "
curmudgeon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:01 AM:
" Um, Lance, her speech was written by Republican speechwriters, so i guess someone had to tell HER what to say. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 AM:
" Anyone question her capability now? She is outstanding. Anybody who doubts that this woman could lead this nation in any crisis is completely ignorant to what leadership is. She is strong, decisive, well informed with a vision of what we need from government. Compare McCain's decision on her to Obama's decision to pick Brain Dead Joe Biden. Who made the better choice? It's obvious. And she made her entire speech with saying the word abortion or faith. How will the Liberals bash her now? "
bulldog42 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 AM:
" 1-2-3 the lights are starting to dim for Obama. I am a life long democrat and it scares me to death to vote for him. His unwillingness to salute the American flag and say the pledge of allegiance doesn't sit well with me as a disabled veteran. Palin was a excellent choice and I see great things from here. We are either going to have the first black president or first women vice president. Historic times we live in!!!! "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:12 AM:
" This is a good day! I believe that she will help clinch the presidency for her ticket. I still wish that Ron Paul had made it to running, however she follows a lot of his views. I say let 'er rip. The democrats have their work cut out for them. My hope is that she cleans house when she gets to the Whitehouse and cleans out this big government (which our constitution was ment to prevent). Throw them lobbiests out of DC! Bring the power back to the people and give the states back their individual rights to govern themselves! Educate yourselves and vote for what is right, not what is easy. "
funnyone wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:14 AM:
" She was fantastic. She is the real deal. She is much more appealing than McCain, Obama or Biden. I say vote her for President! "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:19 AM:
" 1209: it is not a white supremice view to vote the republican ticket this year. It is the opinions of the democrats. I have been a concervative democrat for years.... I will be voting for the republican ticket this year because of the views... smaller government, less taxes (I pay between 22-38% every year!), educate yourself and quit expecting that hand out! You want something... work for it and quit yer griping! (I have even told my brother and brother-in-law that same thing). I taught my kids that if you want something bad enough, you will work for it to afford it. Open your eyes and read the wishy washy stuff that has come out of Obama's mouth! He can't make up his mind what he stands for! I tried to justify my vote for him and couldn't. I wanted Ron Paul to make it... but he didn't. I approve of this woman from Alaska... she has really done great things up there (I have friends and family that are there still). :D "
Willis wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:20 AM:
" There are very few blacks on the floor at the GOP Convention because 90% of black voters, regardless of party affiliation, are voting for Obama. But, somehow, THAT isn't racist. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:21 AM:
" Another little tidbit about Mr Obama, he does not have the American flag in his office; instead he has a Nigerian flag... what does that tell all of you folks? Let him pray to Allah (God, same thing) for a swift loss and that his inadequecies aren't slapping him in the face to much! :D "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:23 AM:
" 1209, give it up. If the only thing Obama supporters can do is play the race card, then they should shut up. Obama is a racist who believes every word Rev. Wright utters so for you to try the race card is hypocrtical. All I need to look at is who the candidates picked for VPs. Obama picked Brain Dead Joe Biden and McCain picked a young, strong, powerful woman who has the ability to lead. This really is no comparison. As for the race card, if the Liberals continue to use that this could turn out to be a bigger Republican victory than I imagined. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:26 AM:
" Oh a subnote to TDN; Your headlines show just how your editors think! This should have had a better heading... you may just find yourselves getting hit with a lot of "mocking" yourselves!! She told it how it is... and YOU MOCKED HER!! "
LongviewFam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:34 AM:
" 1209, you are very frustrating. You and several other users must spend COUNTLESS hours blogging about politics. Don't you work or have a hobby other than this? Whether or not a person is Rebublican or Democrat, it doesn't matter. To each his own. I like learning about all the candidates and their ideas, not what their blind followers say about them. I encourage people to vote for someone who most represents their views. Can't you do the same and stop all this negativity? You don't like the Republicans--we get it! The Republican convention obviously had less attendance than the Democratic because the country just had a HURRICANE come through, not because they didn't have a good "showing". The Democrats were the first to say that the Republicans shouldn't even have a convention. Arrgh. Make a decent point about something relevant and keep the partisan bashing out of it. Best of luck to your and EVERYONE'S candidate of choice. "
crowkiller wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:34 AM:
" All she proved is that she can read words from a teleprompter. "
Ella Mentry wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:38 AM:
" Considering she used Bush's speech writer she didn't do to bad. Unless you tried to find any actual *content* in her words. I would hire her as a Life Coach before I trusted her with keys to the country... "
LviewLocal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:39 AM:
" Wow, it's amazing how some minds work. She gave one speech & suddenly everyone is convinced she is the perfect choice. One speech people, written by speechwriters. If this is how easily people are convinced, no wonder we've been stuck with Bush for eight years. "
kelsograd wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:41 AM:
" I was cheered by her speech last nite. # things came tomind this morning reading the other comments. 1. no pantsuit 2. to 1209 majority rules in America, but majority is not always correct. "
Lucky7 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:41 AM:
" For all of the GOP die hards here tell me one thing speciffically new or innovative pertaining to any issue that Sarah Palin laid out last night. Here's what I got: - Drill -Baby - Drill! Drill - Baby - Drill, etc.!... Obama's community organizing experience (2 decades ago) is insignificant... We'll lower your taxes... They'll raise your taxes... We'd rather lose the election than lose the war. (I want to know what war?) Iraq is basically a peacekeeping mission now! Is she talking about the war on terror (is that an officially declared war)? Please be specific. Oh after the Drill - Baby - Drill she said they will wean us off of foreign oil (without saying how)Other than building more nuke plants and drilling! Do you think building new nukes that will produce radioactive waste that we don't currently have capacity to dispose of will end our dependancy? Besides, that waste has a half life of about 10,000 years... Let's just pollute our planet some more! Once Ron Paul dropped out The GOP lost it's only potential candidate for change! Tell me what McCain will do any differently than George W. Bush, the unquestionable worst U.S. President in my lifetime? McCain & Palin are saying they're the only real candidates for change without telling us how or why! "
bmoc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:42 AM:
" I guess if you're a hillbilly and need someone to vote for, these two are a good choice. As for thinking they would do anything to shake up D.C. - yeah right.
Do you people still think republicans are for limited government? that's just slogan for them, and you fools buy in. "
Do you people still think republicans are for limited government? that's just slogan for them, and you fools buy in. "
Local Yokel wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:45 AM:
" LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL I don't think I have ever been more entertained than reading these blogs. Thanks to TDN. Yes, Gov. Palin can give a speech, and as long as you are a rural, white, Christian voter, you may listen to it. But she didn't speak substantively about changes other than to mock them, and her diatribe against Washington really made a mockery of the many, many, many years her running mate has spent there. I think if the McCain/Palin ticket were to win, she'd finally "get it" because she'd realize that Washington has more power than the Presidency, and the tables are turning this minute. LOL Thanks for the laughs. "
Rossi08 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:47 AM:
" Palin's remarks, and the whole mood of the RNC, have been disturbing so far. I don't believe that this is the change Americans really want. We Republicans can do better. Although I disagree with Mr. Obama on most issues, I believe he deserves to be treated with more respect both for what he has done and for his reputation for shrewdness and ruthlessness as a politician. I prefer to focus on a more positive change for the Republican party and Washington State. That's why I'm voting for Dino Rossi as Governor. "
spider50 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:52 AM:
" I find the allegations in "Troopergate" interesting. If she did misuse her power in improper firings as a revenge tactic, she has put women's advancement a step behind and it shows she ascribes to the same unethical standards we've seen in the US Attorney General's office this soon-to-be past administration. "
dawgfanjg wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:55 AM:
" Don't berlieve the smears and lies that you hear from people like Bulldog42 and Rosey Glasses about Obama. He DOES say the pledge of allegiance and he is not a Muslim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIyBwkuqF4E
Vote for whichever candidate you like, but do it based on the facts and issues - not unsubstantiated claims that you read in emails and on message boards. "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIyBwkuqF4E
Vote for whichever candidate you like, but do it based on the facts and issues - not unsubstantiated claims that you read in emails and on message boards. "
huh? wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:56 AM:
" curmudgeon and crowkiller hit the nail on the head... her speach was written for her and she didn't even memorize it all. This woman is a joke- no politician in the history of our country has EVER used a speach writer or notecards! She just lost my vote. "
Amazed By Ignorance wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:04 AM:
" Ah, Politics. The Old Guard Republican party is not at all thrilled about Palin as a VP nominee. This amounts to nothing more than a cheap circus trick by McCain. Choosing a woman was the only way the GOP could stake a revelant claim to this historic election and, I'm sure the real motivating factor here was to woo the undecided democratic women who stood by Clinton. As for her not making mention of abortion or faith? She has an underaged pregnant daughter at home so...how strong are those values? I know the republican drones out there love to attack liberals on such issues so, where are the attacks, now? All the GOP accomplished here is public acknowledgement of their desperation. Oh, as for Obama having a Nigerian flag in his office? So, what? I have a Puerto Rican flag displayed in my home. Doesn't mean I'm less of an American, just that I'm proud of my heritage. "
country gal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:09 AM:
" Crowkiller: all candidates read from the teleprompter! For the first time in many years, I am excited about this election! I rather have her run for President but I'll settled for McCain/Palin! At least this way, being a VP, she'll have that experience should she run for future President (that is if she does a good job as VP). "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:22 AM:
" 1209 you and your party are the racists. Nuff said. Palins daughter is engaged to be married to the father of her child, and build a family. Nuff said. All speeches are written by speech writers, just ask Joe Biden who plagiarised a speech he gave written and delivered by someone else. Nuff said. McCain/Palin 08.....Drill baby drill. Nuff said!! "
Rossi08 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:23 AM:
" In an effort to restore the dignity of the Republican Party (although I'm willing to bet, with my luck, TDN will blocks this!) I'd like to request that TDN refrain from allowing blatantly insensitive comments for post. Particularly offensive here is the mocking of Joe Biden's very serious history of brain aneurysms by referring to him as "Brain Dead Joe Biden" ("TDN Bad Boy" - Sep 4, 2008 8:23 AM). Even more offensive is the latest way that white Americans have coded calling Mr. Obama the "N" word by claiming he wears the "Nigerian" flag (Rosey Glasses - Sep 4, 2008 8:21 AM). I know, I'll probably be ignored. But I believe that this is just one small way of restoring honor and dignity of The Republican Party. "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:27 AM:
" Oh, and I saw another scandle coming for Palin and her family. She actually put trash in her recycle bin OMG!!!
And Lucky7, if the Europeans, who get 80% of there power from Nukes, can figure out what to do with the stuff, why can't we. Nuclear power is the cleanest form of energy on the planet, and between nuclear and using more of our own energy resources, we could bring the Saudi's to there knees. "
And Lucky7, if the Europeans, who get 80% of there power from Nukes, can figure out what to do with the stuff, why can't we. Nuclear power is the cleanest form of energy on the planet, and between nuclear and using more of our own energy resources, we could bring the Saudi's to there knees. "
bmoc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:39 AM:
" DW - nuclear power is not green energy. Just ask the folks in cherynobl. All it takes is one accident, and there have been dozens of small accidents since cherynobl. I'm not a big enough gambler to think that we could avoid disaster. Besides, how green is the waste - not green at all. TDN must have brainwashed you on that one. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:39 AM:
" Dear mr Rossi08, I have never used the "N" word. NEVER! I am not predjudice (as some of our community is agains the caucasion people). I am sick of people like you accusing without proof! Give me a break. You must be one of those people that think you have been wronged in this life and want that handout! GET A JOB and quit expecting the government to do it for you! - Legally disabled and working for my needs and wants. "
greenbean wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:47 AM:
" What's with all the complaints about a speech writer? What planet are you people living on -- they ALL use speech writers! It doesn't mean the message is not their own, it is just professional help with wording and examples. If that is all you people have to attack Governor Palin, let's have full disclosure of each of the candidates use of speech writers, then we can decide if it is a problem or not! "
LviewLocal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:49 AM:
" For those of you who are actually interested in the validity of comments made in her speech last night, check out this article regarding her claims against Obama. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_fact_check "
Atrucker wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:01 AM:
" Think people !! What is in Alaska ?
Oil , natural resources , Mining , fishing , The last frontier, . Mccain knows that and now can wave it in your face and say see what we are going to get . But it will not happen fast enough to do any good.
almost double attendance in Denver had nothing to do with the Hurricane that the gop used as an excuse to not look at them as closely , very good move I will admit . But it was not a reason for the whole country to panic , so I am not buying that either.
Ya want 4 more years of war and screwed economy vote for mcblastem . "
Oil , natural resources , Mining , fishing , The last frontier, . Mccain knows that and now can wave it in your face and say see what we are going to get . But it will not happen fast enough to do any good.
almost double attendance in Denver had nothing to do with the Hurricane that the gop used as an excuse to not look at them as closely , very good move I will admit . But it was not a reason for the whole country to panic , so I am not buying that either.
Ya want 4 more years of war and screwed economy vote for mcblastem . "
cynic wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:03 AM:
" At first I was voting for Obama, now Im not so sure. If McCain dies in office and Palin becomes president it will be the end of the The Good Old Boy club "
4444 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:06 AM:
" Palin wants to be known as a pitbull with lipstick. In our town pitbulls are banned. We like it like that. "
Viewpoint wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:13 AM:
" The Republicans have now evened the score on charisma. Charisma is what got us George Bush 8 years ago and fear mongering is what reelected him 4 years ago. The voting public needs to start asking themselves what each of the political parties really stand for and vote with their heads instead of being swayed by superficial star power. "
Rossi08 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:15 AM:
" To clarify the racial slur against Mr. Obama, he is of Kenyan descent. Unfortunately, I've been around many white Americans who have privately admitted to each other as referring to Barack Obama as Nigerian, or wearing the Nigerian flag, in public as code for calling Barack Obama the "N" word, knowing full well that he is of Kenyan descent. It's meant as private joke for cheap snickers in public that's being used by white Americans and, I hate to admit it, becoming more prevalent in The Republican Party lately. Thank you for posting my previous comment. "
mary wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:27 AM:
" Good for her its about time.She had her day! Very strong.And guess what every one has a speech writer.And Joe Biden is raising his boys by him self dose he have enough time to do a good job.Geez wake up! "
reasonable1 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:34 AM:
" "" Oh a subnote to TDN; Your headlines show just how your editors think! This should have had a better heading... you may just find yourselves getting hit with a lot of "mocking" yourselves!! She told it how it is... and YOU MOCKED HER!! ""
First of all, Rosey, to use the word 'mock' in a headline is not to mock the subject; second, if you think the text of the article 'mocked' her, then take it up with the AP, not TDN. And I think Gov. Palin would be thrilled to know that someone thought her speech 'mocked' Sen. Obama, as that, I'm sure, was her (and the speechwriter's) intention. "
First of all, Rosey, to use the word 'mock' in a headline is not to mock the subject; second, if you think the text of the article 'mocked' her, then take it up with the AP, not TDN. And I think Gov. Palin would be thrilled to know that someone thought her speech 'mocked' Sen. Obama, as that, I'm sure, was her (and the speechwriter's) intention. "
Thought wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:46 AM:
" Barracuda has done exactly what she was picked to do. Shake things up. For those thinking people are being swayed by superficial star power take a good look at the Dems!!! This lady has a 80% appoval rating from those she represents and thats unheard of. Smalltown America is awakening. As for McCain using the "G" word he was refering to those that tortured him and he has earned that right. If Sen. Obama wants to stand on the platform of being the first black president be prepared to take the heat of racism and lack of qualifications. Two things Dems. scream foul about. Sorry I don't care if you are purple or organized a community picnic. Not the qualifications to put you in either position. "Drill Baby Drill" "
Rossi wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:49 AM:
" I'm aware of the racial slurs that Mr. McCain has used against Asians and Black Americans ("1209" - Sep 4, 2008 7:59 AM). He's known for his temper and it is well documented. But, Mr. McCain isn't a fair representative for all Republicans. That's why I'm proud to support Dino Rossi. Mr. Rossi has conducted himself honorably, despite having racial slurs hurled against his proud heritage. "
Local Yokel wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:49 AM:
" Rossi08: You can hardly expect more of a 93% White convention going up against a very powerfully diverse movement. It is their strong suit, but it isn't going to be strong enough to outweigh the majority. No worries, America. We ARE on the right side of history. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:51 AM:
" to 4444, glad I don't live in your town... it is a sad day that people have to ban a breed and let the abusive owners run free! (training a dog to fight or allow it to attack is a form of abuse towards an animal... imagine what that person does that you don't know about!) "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:51 AM:
" How come no vote on Sarah Palin's speech? MSNBC.com is running a live poll and with almost 500,000 votes, 59 percent now approve of her as a legitimate candidate who answered all questions about her capability. "
louie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:03 AM:
" If the Republicans think the way to get along in this world is to act and speak as they have during the RNC then God help us. Last night the speech written and orated by the Republican nominee for VP was so full of hatred, name-calling, conjecture and downright lies the Republicans should be hanging their heads in shame.
The only positive thing I heard, and that was a token insertion, was that families with "special needs" children might get some consideration after the current administration's failure to do so. She sounded like she could be related to GWB. What is it that makes the Republicans think they have to go in with "guns blazing?" This is not the way to accomplish all that is wrong in Washington DC, The United States and the world. DIPLOMACY is obviously a word not in their vocabulary.
The part about putting the Governor's private plane on eBay was "cute." I just hope she got a better return on the money paid for the jet by the people of Alaska than the money made on eBay by the City of Seattle for their self-cleaning portable toilets.
This just makes me all the more determined to vote for Obama who, by the way, worked for the PEOPLE in his job as COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, a step to being the COUNTRY ORGANIZER.
I don't want another 8 years like the past, VOTE OBAMA! Let's be smart for a change and do the right thing. "
The only positive thing I heard, and that was a token insertion, was that families with "special needs" children might get some consideration after the current administration's failure to do so. She sounded like she could be related to GWB. What is it that makes the Republicans think they have to go in with "guns blazing?" This is not the way to accomplish all that is wrong in Washington DC, The United States and the world. DIPLOMACY is obviously a word not in their vocabulary.
The part about putting the Governor's private plane on eBay was "cute." I just hope she got a better return on the money paid for the jet by the people of Alaska than the money made on eBay by the City of Seattle for their self-cleaning portable toilets.
This just makes me all the more determined to vote for Obama who, by the way, worked for the PEOPLE in his job as COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, a step to being the COUNTRY ORGANIZER.
I don't want another 8 years like the past, VOTE OBAMA! Let's be smart for a change and do the right thing. "
Billy Hill wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:08 AM:
" This Palin chick scares me to death. She is from Alaska and those people are not like the rest of us. She does not understand that we down here need government....and lots of it. I don't think she knows how important rich people are to the rest of us because without them most of us could not survive. We need our Hoverounds for free. If it wernt for $4.00 prescriptions at Walmart I would have to double up on vitamins not eat so much and exercise. Its just not fair. Its not like in Alaska where you can go into the wilderness and get your food we need the government to keep taxes high on the rich so they can give us money to go to the store and stuff. We need lots of stop lights to control us in our cars. We need lots of school administrators to keep a close eye on the teachers behaviors and a few kids to. Darn it we need LOTS more government than she is used to up there. And what about the Snowy Plovers and global warming and wars and things.....I am so scared. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:11 AM:
" Palin is no Hillary Clinton. Hillary has never accepted being second to any man, even when her husband was President Of The United States! Win or lose, that should be the mind set of any woman who seriously wants to compete with and dominate men. At least Hillary knows how to keep her child respectable. Chelsea Clinton has turned out to be a beautiful, intelligent, and honorable young lady. It's a safe bet that Michelle and Barack Obama have their two angels on the same course as Chelsea. I predict that the first woman to be President of The United States will be Chelsea Clinton, if one of the Obama girls doesn't beat her to it. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:26 AM:
" Louie if the Republicans have been bashing, did you listen to any of the speeches by the Liberal Democrats. All they could do is bash. I challenge to point out one thing she said that was inaccurate. You can't. The approval rating for her speech is running above 60 percent nationwide. She was spectacular and everything she said about Obama was completely accurate. He has no government experience. He is a product of the Chicago Democratic political machine built by the former mayor. He is supported by terrorist bombers and a racist minister. He talks about change but doesn't tell the truth about what change means to America. He will weaken our military at time when we need to make it stronger. Palin knows that. McCain knows that. He will pander to radical Muslims and say anything to the American people to get elected. He has flip flopped on the issues all the time. First for Wright, then against. First for campaign financing, then against. Never for our American military. First for Israel, then against. This man wears the same flip flops that John Kerry did. And America told him where to go. America will do that again. "
outside wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:30 AM:
" You guys (standing over there on the left) remind me of that Monty Python clip from the Holy Grail Remember the Knight who has clearly been defeated by Arthur (McCain / Palin in this case) Arms and legs severed but wont admit or even recognize that he (you) have lost. What?? You want us to get a little closer so you can bite us??? Cant wait for the debates..Another limb severed. Games over as far as I am concerned. I am glad to see that a few people on this board actually do get it. The Dems are so bent on hand-outs and pointing fingers and saying that its someone elses fault.. Lets talk about it and analyze it to death cant do that it may harm the environment in the year 9000 or it may hurt somebodys feelings Kind of reminds me of a clip I saw the other day showing a couple people on a broken escalator Too idiotic to climb the escalator manually but would rather just stand there, stranded, yelling for help and placing blame on who is responsible for the break down. Sometimes you have to take charge and get things done. That is exactly what we will see with McCain & Palin. Get off the escalator You are stuck going nowhere. Vote McCain/Palin. "
Lucky wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:31 AM:
" LviewLocal - Thanks for the link!...http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080904/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_fact_check
They forgot one fact I caught. Palin said "children with disabilities will have a friend in the white house". Check out this fact... Since being elected governor of Alaska she actually signed off on a bill that reduced such funding for disabled children by 62%... Check out that fact, you'll find it to be true. She's no different than most politians talking out of both sides of her mouth! "
They forgot one fact I caught. Palin said "children with disabilities will have a friend in the white house". Check out this fact... Since being elected governor of Alaska she actually signed off on a bill that reduced such funding for disabled children by 62%... Check out that fact, you'll find it to be true. She's no different than most politians talking out of both sides of her mouth! "
ulu wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:32 AM:
" McCain may regret his choice when this powerful bulldog wearing lipstick runs right over him....She isn't termed Baracuda for nothing...And, what is McCain if he doesn't represent the Good Old boys club. "
DUH wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:37 AM:
" Any candidate that wants to keep my son in Iraq hasn't got a snowballs chance in hell of getting my vote! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:39 AM:
" 1209 you are so funny. Palin is no Hillary, you are right. She is so much more. She is a governor. Hillary rode the coattails of her husband to where she is. Palin is a leader in her own right. Her husband is standing beside her, not in front. They are family the way American families are with faults and all. But they are together and proud of it. The Clintons are a joke of a family. A man cheating on his wife over and over and she stays with him, not out of love, but out of a hunger for power. That's not a woman I want in a leadership. Palin is a leader. She takes control and stands up to those who are wrong. She has a vision for the future and her work reflects. She knows this country needs more energy. She isn't taking money from energy groups like Obama is and selling her vote like Obama and Biden did. McCain is right about energy. It will take everything we can do to wean us off foreign oil. More drilling on American soil, more nuclear plants with modern technology, more clean coal like it is produced in Montana, and more alternate fuel growth using wind and non-food based bio fuels such as algae instead of corn. Obama's plan puts us at an energy disadvantage and creates a burden on our environment and food supply. Is that leadership? No his vote was bought. "
louie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:40 AM:
" FYI...just read where she did put the jet on eBay...three times with no success and sold it through a broker for a cool 1/2 million less than it was worth. This is of course not mentioned in the bragging, in-your-face demeanor of Gov. Palin.
So I wonder just what else she is saying that is not "the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" So many lies, so little time to 'do the right thing.' "
So I wonder just what else she is saying that is not "the whole truth and nothing but the truth?" So many lies, so little time to 'do the right thing.' "
Adolph Oliver-Bush wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:43 AM:
" This woman is nothing more than a redneck flash-in-the pan. She is a novelty. Nothing more, nothing less. After she loses this election and her political career is over, don't be surprised if her next move is posinng for Playboy. That is what usually happens to these Tonya Harding types.... "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:44 AM:
" I'd characterize the RNC as a cornered, defenseless, animal. I remember seeing the same behavior from racist white "friends" I grew up with in Longview whenever they were around other kids who were bigger, stronger, smarter, and not as white as they were. Those white kids would get very insecure and loud around their friends to hide their fear. What's true on Longview's playgrounds has been true all week at the RNC as they realize that Barack Obama has just shown up for this "friendly" pick up game of political football. "
An observer wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:45 AM:
" If you can afford ($$$) the the Democratic tickect you have a lot more money then I. Listen to what thier candidate has said, he will raise taxes, he will make a larger government, he will "cut and run", he perferrs the policies of the corrupt UN to those of the U.S. Government. He is a "Socialist"! He will help you build a Utopian Society which will tell you where you will work, what you will learn, how you will spend your money and remember in a perfect society that the government will do the thinking so you won't have to. And then we won't have to concern ourselves with these blogs! "
bmoc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:05 PM:
" Observer - Obama has said that 95% of Americans will pay less taxes under his plan. I guess you do make more than us if you are in that 5%. "
louie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:17 PM:
" Actually I believe Obama said he would raise taxes on the folks making over $250,000 a year and to my way of thinking that is not the middle-class and for sure not the poor. McCain thinks you have to have 5 million to be considered rich...is this a joke or what? Obama is going to do his best to cut unnecessary government spending and programs that don't work. If we could get America back on track with an economy that is robust, affordable health care for all, less dependence on foreign oil by alternative, environmentally friendly means and getting us out of Iraq where we should never have gone to war in the first place then I have no objection to paying a little more tax. "
Novoselic wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:25 PM:
" Palin is the head of the Socialist State of Alaska. Man, did she and the state legislature stick it to the oil companies - $10 billion this year in revenues for state programs for the people!!!!! Bush and other DC Republicans love to borrow to support government. Palin knows where to get the bills paid - not through taxes on the people - she sticks it to big oil!!! VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!!!!!! "
klb65 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:28 PM:
" Someone just asked me what my greatest fear is...and my answer? That John McCain is elected President of the United States. Not because he's not a decent man, he probably is; not because he cheated on his wife and got his marriage license to his current wife Cindy before he was divorced from his first wife (see Bill Clinton's not the only slimy politician)but because he is unstable. I live in Arizona and I'm very concerned about his short fuse and temper. Hes a loose cannon and I don't care what your politics are; he is scary! Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing; even Little Red Riding Hood can't help him (or us) "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:35 PM:
" What Obama says and what is true are actually two different things. The non-partisan GAO released a report this year looking at the cost of the health plans favored by Hillary and Obama. The GAO said that Obama's plan is based on inaccurate assessments and information and would actually cost much more than Hillary's idea, and the GAO said Hillary was wrong about the cost of hers. And Louie, in 1992 Bill Clinton was elected with the same promise. When the Democratic Congress got through passing the biggest tax hike in American History, the top 1 percent as defined by Clinton made around $30,000. How much do you make because if you look at what Obama is saying and what it will cost, you would quickly realize that he cannot do it without the biggest tax increase in history and that his top 1 percent may go as low as $25,000 in income. Wake up. When a Liberal promises social programs without a tax increase, they are a liar. Name me one in which that has not happened? What? Silence? Louie come on. Man has Obama sold you a bill of goods. He is all talk. He's never had to govern. He knows nothing about it or he would have been offering legislation for the Democratic controlled Congress and Senate. McCain understands what it will take to energize our economy. Less taxes and smaller government. All Obama is promising is welfare and communism. That's un-American. "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 12:48 PM:
" bmoc, quick question. When was the last time you ever went looking for a job from a poor person?? So to bmoc and Louie, if you raise taxes on the rich, you take jobs away from others. These are the facts. The top 50% of tax payers pay 94% of all tax revenue to the fedral government. The top 5% pay 50% of the tax burden. The top 1% pay 25% of all taxes levied to the feds. That sounds fair right 1% pay 25%, and the bottom 50% pay NOTHING. In fact a lot of the bottom 50% take tax money in the form of earned income credits and such. So don't go down the old eat the rich b.s. Success in this country should not be punished. Just because you are jealous of someone having more than you, doesn't entitle you to what someone else has....i.e. higher taxes on the rich, when the most of the taxes are paid by the rich anyway. Go look it up. "
greenbean wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:13 PM:
" louie: get your facts straight before you comment. The plane was sold for $2.1 million in 2007. It had been purchased for $2.7m in 2005. Considering depreciation, it was probably still sold at a profit. Original purchase price is not the same as the current value. Besides, there is much more to that story - the plane was purchased by the previous Governor (Murkowski) with state money without legislature approval. Gov. Palin said it was not needed and sold it, and said any such future purchases would go through the proper approval process. That's just good common sense and decision making, a good expample of the "clean up" she do in Washington DC as well. "
An observer wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:20 PM:
" To bmoc: Raise taxes heavily on the top 5%(Those that have reached a level of so called success $250,000 or more), who own the company that hire the worker. Your $3.00 cheese burger now becomes a $5.00 cheese burger. Who's being taxed?
Why not just tax the group using 80-90% of the services that pay no tax. Maybe the multiple level flat tax where every one pays is not a bad idea.
But no matter what you believe I cannot afford a democratic President with a spend crazy democratic congress! "
Why not just tax the group using 80-90% of the services that pay no tax. Maybe the multiple level flat tax where every one pays is not a bad idea.
But no matter what you believe I cannot afford a democratic President with a spend crazy democratic congress! "
castle rocker wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:25 PM:
" 1209: You're right, Obama did fill Invesco Field with 70 or 80 thousand people. But so do other rockstars that play the venue. I'm undecided right now on my vote but anyone who's paying attention at all can see that Obama is putting on a show and McCain is running a campaign. Future will tell which one will be more effective. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:27 PM:
" Down the hall, a bunch of "Republican" co-workers were very annoyed Palin's speech and are voting Obama. They don't want to take the chance of McCain dying before he can give Palin the boot for Romney. I don't make this stuff up, they give it to me! Nobody's sure that McCain will be able to make it another 4 months, much less 4 years! He's 72! They won't admit to being misogynistic, but it isn't tough to make that read. "
country gal wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:46 PM:
" I know I'm going to get my buns chewed, but I wonder how many of these negative commenters work for the state or federal or on welfare? "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 1:52 PM:
" I just saw a poll that shows McCain up by 5 points...how could this be?? The Messiah, Barack Obama, should be up by 30 points if he is as popular as the libs think he is. I see the repubs winning here. Not that I am a big fan of the repubs right now, but I don't want Obama in the White house period. MCain/Palin 08.....Drill Baby Drill. "
DW wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:13 PM:
" 1209 you really are a bigot. So an older person can't govern?? My dad is 83 and he's got more go than most people 30 years younger, and he's smarter than most people 50 years younger than him. And if something does happen to McCain, I think Palin would do a fine job, and not put up with Washington b.s. The more people like you spew the hate and the bigotry, the more you will drive people away from democrats. Please keep it coming, your just to much phunnnn..... "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:16 PM:
" If I believed anything that 1209 reported, this country would be named the Socialist States of America. First thing he did today was try to play the race card. When that didn't work, now he's turned into election reporter. Did you learn from Mike Wallace? Look where his lies got him. Palin was magnificent. The MSNBC poll is show a 59 percent approval rating. So 1209 try another approach, you're losing. "
Thought wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:29 PM:
" Only in America could a black man with no qualifications run for president. I'm voting for the white guy. Now I am a racist but those that are voting for Obama because of his race are not.. Sorry but I will pick McCain and Palin over the showboating and retoric of the dems.Palin is a breath of fresh air and I belive if she is riled can turn into a tornado. I have nothing but admiration for McCain and Palin aka Maverick & Barracuda "
Lucky7 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:33 PM:
" TDN Bad Boy - It's pretty obious you're either one those single issue voters or brainwashed to the point where you believe only The GOP has the ability to get the job done. You're commenting about environmental issues and I'll bet you haven't read or even plan to read Obama's New Energy Plan For American. It's an intelligent, well laid out plan, and it's the single biggest reason Obama will get my independent vote in 08. If by some slim chance you open your mind and read it you'll find it to be in stark contrast to McCain/Palin's Drill Baby Drill & build Nukes Plan. "
Rossi08 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 2:47 PM:
" For me, 1209 is like "the chicken or the egg?". 1209 is only posting what I've been noticing in The Republican Party for a while. I won't be voting for McCain/Palin because their blatant insecurity is embarrassing and encouraging a higher level of hate speech toward minorities that I'm not comfortable with. But I AM voting for Dino Rossi in the Governor's race because he is a Republican, who happens to be a minority, conducting himself in a dignified and honorable way that I want to see the whole Republican party go. "
Rossi08 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:04 PM:
" I'm also voting for Obama because an overwhelming number of retired, independant, generals and admirals are siding with him. Even if I did like McCain, I still wouldn't feel comfortable with his age. What's the point in being President if you're not likely to survive a full term? McCain's just too vain for me. Go ahead and call me misogynistic, but I think Palin's the one putting on the show, not Obama. Obama's actually discussing specific issues and avoided riding Dr. King's coattails in his acceptance speech in order to do so. Granted, I disagree with a lot of those issues, but I disagree even more with Palin trying to pass herself off as a real leader when she can't even do a decent job of raising her own children the way the rest of us "old school" Republicans have been doing for years. As long as Republicans have Dino Rossi, we have hope. "
ulu wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:11 PM:
" Yep, the scariest thing I can think of is McCain getting elected. "
Rossi wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:11 PM:
" I'm also voting for Obama because an overwhelming number of retired, independant, generals and admirals are siding with him. Even if I did like McCain, I still wouldn't feel comfortable with his age. What's the point in being President if you're not likely to survive a full term? McCain's just too vain for me. Go ahead and call me misogynistic, but I think Palin's the one putting on the show, not Obama. Obama's actually discussing specific issues and avoided riding Dr. King's coattails in his acceptance speech in order to do so. Granted, I disagree with a lot of those issues, but I disagree even more with Palin trying to pass herself off as a real leader when she can't even do a decent job of raising her own children the way the rest of us "old school" Republicans have been doing for years. As long as Republicans have Dino Rossi, we have hope. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:26 PM:
" Once again, people, can we try not to make this all about me and stick to the issues? You Republicans are way too easy. Ding. Salivate. Feel free to confess your man love for McCain all you want, I don't care. You're all like Madden with Favre. I just don't respect anyone who would refer to Asians as "G**KS" (Seattle PI, March 2, 2000), or would use the Black racial slur "TAR BABY"(CNN, March 17, 2007), so sue me. None of it matters because Obama's going to win anyway. "
roudy russ wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:31 PM:
" First of all, anyone could deliver a speech that was written for them by someone else. Second, If she was a man with all the same experience (or lack of) she would not be considered for the V.P. The only reason she was picked was to make headlines. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:43 PM:
" Actually, for the MSN poll: "How will the recent disclosures about Sarah Palin impact the McCain presidential campaign?" - 59% say it will hurt it. "Sarah Palin Approval Rating": 38%. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:47 PM:
" Wow since when has a male governor not been considered for a higher office? She was picked because she is a strong woman with excellent family values and she is from an energy state. In addition, she got picked because she is not afraid to tell the Republican leaders the are wrong. When was the last time Obama or Biden told Reid or Pukelosi they were wrong to play partisan politics with the budget and the military. 1209 you are unbelievable. You are supporting a racist candidate and you are trying to spread your liberal poison about an American hero. Have you ever served this country? For even one day? You hide behind the freedoms people like John McCain have fought for, been tortured for, and yes some have even died for ... like the 58,000 your party sentenced to death in Vietnam. Obama will hop in bed with the first radical Muslim nation that comes along. If he were president today, there would be open civil war in Iraq thanks to his ignorance about being against a surge. Before the surge, violence was everyday. Not it is dramitically less and the Iraqi government has been given the time to build its security forces. You cowardly Liberals who think democracy is built in a day are so ignorant it is beyond belief. Heck, Obama didn't even know that Russia had a veto on the UN Security Counsel and he wants to be president. He should go back to community organizer. "
outside wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:07 PM:
" You poor, poor people.. What a sad lonely life you must lead to fall head over heels for Mr Obama. 1209 I think you may need a vacation or maybe a new prescription. Hate to tell ya but the old meds arent cutt'n it anymore... Just mess'n with you.. It's all about getting you riled. But seriously folks.. I do have big issues with Mr. O partnering himself with very questionable associates and religious leaders who he throws under the bus the second they threaten his political image. Whats up with that??? 1209, you call McCain a racist when Obama spent years and years worshipping alongside Wright who clearly has said horrible things about white folk. What makes Obama different from Wright if he supported him and his church for years until it became a liability for him? I hardly know Sara Palin but I like what I have seen so far. What I like most is the fact that her family has issues just like everyone else and she doesnt try to sweep that under the rug. Sure am looking forward to the debates. By the way.. Good one TDNBB You ROCK sir! Reminds me of the speach Nicholson made in A Few Good Men. "
cheney119 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:17 PM:
" Excellent family values? Like abstinence only. Don't you think a good parent can talk to their children and say; "Yes abstinence is fine, but if you are going to have sex you should use birth control?" But that doesn't work if you are so religious you don't live in the real world. It was the same with Bush, so worried about his beliefs that he can't possibly deal with any facts that get in the way of those beliefs. That's why she's completely unqualified. TDN those are values they are just superstition and they don't help in a world with very real problems. "
1209 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:25 PM:
" For the record, I served my country proudly, and with distinction. I just don't go around whining about it and try to use it as an excuse to use racial slurs against minorities, like a certain 72 year old Republican Presidential candidate does these days. At least I wasn't brainwashed by Chinese communists in Vietnam to betray the United States, should I ever get elected President. "
bmoc wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:39 PM:
" It takes a lot of nerve to defend the top 5% income earners. They should pay more than the rest of us - in fact they should pay the majority, since they own all the money. Trickle down is horse puckey. "
louie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:51 PM:
" No wonder our country is so divided...people believe the craziest stories, lies and half-true comments...it just amazes me.
Boy, I can hardly wait for the debates when I believe the true colors will come shining forth.
Come November we will all know who to 'rally round' to make the US credible again. My wish is everyone will pull together come Jan. when the new President is sworn in. "
Boy, I can hardly wait for the debates when I believe the true colors will come shining forth.
Come November we will all know who to 'rally round' to make the US credible again. My wish is everyone will pull together come Jan. when the new President is sworn in. "
columbian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:51 PM:
" OIL-OIL- 100 YEARS OF WAR.YOU THINK HER SPEECH HAD ANYTHING TO CHANGE MCBUSHES GOALS.YOUR IN FOR A SURPRISE .HES THE MAN WITH THE POWER.WHAT DID SHE SAY ABOUT THE 9 TRILLION DEBT.NOT MUCH IN THE SPEACH ABOUT THE WORLD PROBLEMS.JUST MORE B-S.EVERONE KNOWS WHY HE PICKED HER.TO PULL VOTES.WEAK CHOICE. "
Thought wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:02 PM:
" Re-Cheney. I have already told you that your vote does not count for mine counters yours!!! 1209 You sound like Obama all mouth and no facts. For both of you DUCK the sky is falling..... I am a vet also and I do use the term G**k its only directed towards a chosen few if that makes me a racist so be it. I will only be judged by my peers and you don't fit the criteria!! Nuff said. "
Cheney119 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:21 PM:
" Right on 1209 I served also and I just wonder how many of these damn chickenhawk republicans on this blog ever wore the uniform. They're too busy calling anybody that doesn't agree with them a liberal to answer that. Country first my eye, it wasn't country first when it was time to serve the country; was it? "
ab wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:22 PM:
" Earth to 1209.. Earth to 1209.. Please come back out of left field. It is dangerous out there. You are force fed untruths by MSNBC and the MSM. We want you back so you may be deprogrammed. John McCain is not the one brainwashed. You act as if you are the spokesperson for all. I speak for myself and also look around for all the info I can get and make my decisions based on truth and what is best for America. McCain/Palin are the real deal and what is best for America. Unlike a terrorists friend, or a racist preachers friend or someone who panders for where ever the votes may be for his benefit not Americas benefit. I am a retired verteran for McCain/Palin 2008. "
Cheney wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:31 PM:
" Obama's campaign announced it had raised roughly $8 million from more than 130,000 donors since Palin delivered her speech Wednesday night. Got this from the Seattle Times, a good news paper.
I guess Palin motivates both sides. "
I guess Palin motivates both sides. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:05 PM:
" 1209 -- Sen. McCain's record is there for all to see. I doubt you ever served one day in the military. I certainly don't believe it for a minute. So lie if you must. Sen. McCain's record is out in the public for zealots like you to attack. Stick with your racist candidate, a man too cowardly to stand up to his reverend and tell him that his racist hate was wrong. A man so enthralled with his racist minister that he gave his organizations more than $20,000 a year. So pick on hero. That shows exactly the kind of class and principle you stand for. Obama is a racist. McCain is a U.S. Navy veteran. To me, there is no decision. "
4444 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:26 PM:
" Rosey glasses: You are right about pitbull Palin's owners running free. Her family owns her so they are the crazy ones. Its her analogy. she likes it too. Silly isnt it? "
cheney119 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:36 PM:
" President of Harvard Law Review compared to 894 of 899 at the Naval Academy, yah I guess the record shows alot. McCain said it himself "I was a bad enough pilot to be shotdown". Keating 5 remember the billions in the 80's to bail out the S&L's McCain was up to his ears in that one. So what record is so damn clear? You're right there is a pretty easy decision. No more republican lies, starting wars the can't finish and then have democrats fight and pay for them. No more tax cuts for the top 10%. I don't know how they sell this crap to the American people but there sure are those of you dumb enough to buy it hook line and sinker. Read the book "What's the Matter with Kansas" it goes into depth about people don't even recognize what is and is not in their own interest. None of you should be republicans, they don't give a damn about the working man. "
DUH wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:08 PM:
" It's funny. I guess the saying is true. " If you'll flip, you'll flop". TDN Bad Boy swears up and down in his comments that the media is nothing but liberals. Then when MSNBC say's she has a 59 percent approval rating, he takes that as Gospel. What a laugh. You're just a joke looking for a punch line. "
Local Yokel wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:07 PM:
" The good news: Obama's campaign received its biggest one day total contributions of $10M (to McCain's $1M). I wonder if Palin is working for the Obama campaign as a fundraiser more than the McCain ticket as a Veep.... "
betsyboolizzie2 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM:
" Does anyone find it interesting that the republicans have been trying to open up drilling in Alaska since Clinton shut it up on his way out of office and now Mc Cains goes am taps Ms. Palin for his running mate??? Hey two for one,he gets to flash is female running mate and they can work on a way to get that oil out of Alaska while improving the job rate up there....Huh,good job "
cheney119 wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:48 PM:
" The Alaska National Wildlife Reserve first became a federal protected area in 1960 by order of Fred Andrew Seaton, Secretary of the Interior under U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In 1980, Congress passed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. McCain doesn't even support drilling in ANWR. Do you republicans check a fact? You wouldn't know a fact if it bit you. If you don't know what to do just blame it on Bill Clinton, what an ignorant bunch. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:33 PM:
" Duh what is wrong with your brain? Absolutely the Liberal press is on the attack against McCain and Palin. As for the MSNBC, the press has nothing to do with it. A poll is not the press' opinion or work. It is the public doing the work. You loser Liberals have fear in your eyes. Don't worry Sen McCain will fight for even you. Keep spouting about your racist candidate. I take a true American hero any day. A man with dignity and principle. A man who knows what America's freedom means. It will be extremely interesting to see the polls next week. I'm guessing that Obama's three point lead is gone. Question is will it ever be seen again? "
ccd wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:57 PM:
" VP's historically do not win the election; Palin won't win it for McCain. Once the honeymoon is over, people with IQ's larger than their shoe size will realize that she is absolutely UNqualified to be VP, and that it was nothing more than a political ploy by old man McCain, desperate to get himself elected. If Palin were a man with those qualifications, there'd be NO way Palin would be on the ticket. That alone shows serious lack of good judgment on McCain's part, and completely reveals his lack of respect for the American people. Mark my words, if McCain wins - there will be a draft, of your boys AND girls. The man is a warmongerer with cold war mentality and antiquated view, and he will bring America closer to complete destruction. The only change McCain will bring will be to make healthcare truly unaffordable for the average American family and to reinstate the draft. He thinks the middle class includes those who earn $5 million a year!! McCain is SO out of touch with the struggles of being middle/lower class, he won't do anything to help anyone but the super rich, as usual. Why anyone would believe anything that 30 yr politican says is beyond me. He isn't fit to run this country, and his selection of Palin proves it. He lost the race completely by selecting her. "
slowburn wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:10 AM:
" I admire Sarah Palin. She's a very powerful professional woman. The last month must have been quite a shock to her system and she seems to be handling it pretty well. But it's clear she's a reach of a pick for VP. I'm starting to think that if McCain had a cocker spaniel as a running mate some of you GOP cheerleaders would be extolling the benefits of the canine intellect. "
JD Hogg wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:07 AM:
" Hmm, by your logic, ccd, Obama isnt fit to be President, given the FACT that Palin has more experience governing than Obama. As for her qualifications, lessee, George W Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter all came from governorships. Obama is the only candidate here with absolutely nothing to speak of...heck, as much as I hate to admit it, Joe Biden has much more experience than Obama...scary isnt it? As for a draft, no, no, no, you are mistakemn....Republicans will NEVER institute a draft, matter of fact, the Democrats are the ONLY ones who have said they support this....wasn't it Joe Biden who was pushing for the Draft? Get real, you Democrats are so brainwashed you have no idea what you're talking about..do some real research for a change and avoid the Nazi-style Propaganda flicks that Michael Moore likes to create. As for healthcare, Democrats, once again, are the cause of the crushing costs of healthcare...thanks to lawyers who have sued the pants off of our doctors for everything under the sun..passing the costs to the insurance companies and, us. Get a clue, Obama is going to make things worse, you have no idea whats coming friend if he gets elected....who do you think is going to pay for all his changes? You will, and you'll pay dearly. "
DUH wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:54 AM:
" 59 percent of what Bad Boy? Republicans? Those numbers wouldn't be good. 59 percent of both Republicans and Democrats combined? Still not exceptional. 59 percent of Democrats? Big deal. Doesn't mean anything. I approve of her but, still intend to vote for Obama. I'm pretty sure that at least 59 percent of Democrats think McCain made the right choice in his VP pick because by doing so he handed the election over to Obama without a fight. OBAMA 08! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:04 AM:
" RE: CCD -- The only party to ever institute a draft in America is the Democratic Party. LBJ and Liberal Hawks from our state Magnuson and Jackson used it to send 58,000 Americans to their death in Vietnam. In 2003, prior to the 2004 election, Congressman Charles Rangel of New York, yes a Liberal Democrat, once again proposed the draft. President Bush, as he has done over and over, told the Liberals there would be no draft. There is no draft. McCain will never bring back the draft. So what's your next scare tactic? You had better come up with a good one. According to the NY Times/CBS poll out today, the race is dead even. McCain has wiped out Obama's double-digit lead and by the end of September I'm thinking America will have seen all they want to see of Obama. He should go back to the Senate. Find a Republican co-sponsor like McCain did with Kennedy on Immigration, and write a comprehensive health care plan that is affordable and workable without selectives such as abortion, sex-change operations and coverage for AIDS contacted through homosexual activity. Right now he is a baby learning to walk. Like a baby he can make sound that makes you notice but he doesn't know how to walk in a difficult political climate. He needs to learn and we can't afford to change his diapers on the job. "
An observer wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:25 AM:
" bmoc: If you believe this candidate can give 95% of us tax cuts, I have a bridge to sell you in New York. "
Rosey Glasses wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:57 AM:
" 4444: come on over to my house! I will show you the most loving family oriented pits in town! One was a rescue that the owner tried to train to fight, rescued and shown a good life! Never attacted a soul, the other about 2 years old and just the biggest lapdog you will find. Both love and respect the family, even the kids. (heck, the black lab is the one you gotta worry about... she might take a bite out of a trespasser with ill intent). You can blame the breed all you want and compare that to Palin... but if she is like my pits? good! she will defend her family to the death and love them all her days. That IS the kind of VP I want. Her son is headed to Iraq and mine will be on a ship soon (Marine aviation mechanic). Bless both of the boys and all their companions... keep them safe and bring them home alive and in one piece. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:16 PM:
" Rosey I join in your blessing for these two young men, and all the men and women in American uniforms worldwide. Thank you for defending our country and democracy. We are in debt to you all. "
bmoc wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:47 PM:
" You republicans are totally brainwashed by your party.. I know because I am a former republican turned independent. You think McCain is gonna cut your taxes? How is he going to do that by staying in Iraq for 100 years, or even worse going into Iran too? The biggest way Obama will help reduce our taxes is to get us out of that rathole in Iraq. The next thing he'll do, as he has explained is cut out government programs that are failing. This is an approach that Bill Clinton used as well. Bill Clinton was more economically conservative than Bush Jr. or Sr. and Obama will be too. It's ironic, but it's true. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 5, 2008 3:27 PM:
" The last thing Obama is about is cutting taxes. You have a better chance of seeing Bill Clinton in favor of closing down Hooters. Obama's message of change is European socialism, at best. At worst, it's something akin to the Cultural Revolution of Chairman Mao. Democrats have no interest in ending the "class" warfare they perpetuate. The whole basis of liberalism is to punish driven, successful people and give the handouts to degenerates and derelicts. You know who gets tax refunds? The poor, and guess what they buy with that refund? Cigarettes and lottery tickets. A tax refund is a euphamism for handout. Attention liberals: THE POOR DO NOT PAY TAXES!!! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 5, 2008 4:22 PM:
" RE BMOC -- Are you serious? Have you heard the news that the U.S. and Iraq are negotiating a troop reduction timeline? Your "100 years" argument is dead at this point. OK, I'll bite. Tell what programs Obama has specifically said are failing? What I didn't hear you. Speak up. Oh he didn't name any? Could that be because of his inexperience he doesn't know of any? Or is it because he's all talk and no substance? He'll say anything to get your vote. You're wrong about the approach Bill Clinton took. Clinton came into office in 1992 and immediately imposed the biggest tax increase in U.S. History. With his party in control of the House and Senate, he increased govt. spending his first two years. In 1994, the GOP won control of the House and Senate and reined Clinton in. Even his own party criticized him for doing what the GOP wanted and that was to eliminate welfare, cut spending programs and reduce government. Those were not Clinton initiatives, those were directly from Republican Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Nothing you said was true about Clinton. And if you think Obama is going to cut taxes, would you please name the last Democratic President to do it? I am waiting. Still waiting. Come on there has to be one. Can't name me one can you? It sure as heck won't be Obama. His tax increases will hit people making as low as $25,000. Just watch if he's elected. "
bmoc wrote on Sep 5, 2008 4:24 PM:
" I don't know if there is any plainer way to say it than "95% of Americans will pay less taxes." If Obama is a liar, then he is a liar, but he did state this. Genius, you are far from a genius, but only recite your party line. The Republican party doesn't care about you, they care about the really wealthy. Like income over 5 million a year wealthy. If you fit that category, get ready to pay up. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:38 PM:
" Uhh, yeah, bmoc, keep drinking that Kool-Aid. You'll get your wish with a Democratic House, Senate, and President, I'm afraid to say. What does it mean to you when I say Carter Years 2.0? Belittle me all you want, but you're out of your bloody skull if you think Obama is gonna lower taxes. "
castle rocker wrote on Sep 5, 2008 5:45 PM:
" Why should rich people pay a higher percentage of their money to the government than us regular folks? They already pay a higher percentage why do dems think they should pay even more? "
JD Hogg wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:54 PM:
" Gotta love all these bloggers that claim they are "Independents" and "Ex-Republicans"...yeah, right, you guys are Michael Moore Democrats through and through...you drink the Kool-Aid, and you LIKE it. Stop pretending. As for the upcoming election, keep up with your yelling, whining, crying, screaming, and overall hateful talk....it just makes you look ignorant, and all the REAL independents will be totally turned off by your anger and will vote for McCain anyway. Keep in mind, these folks said the world was going to end if Bush got re-elected....well, I'm still here, and sure, maybe I'm paying more for gas but other than that life has stayed the same....and I really don't know ANYBODY whose world ended during the last 4 years....all you guys want is for the guilty death row inmates to go free, the innocent babies to be aborted, the destruction of marriage and religion, and the end of freedom in America. EVERYTHING you guys stand for is considered immoral by all standards....your ideals will always be opposed as long as there are decent people in the world. "
Gondolapete wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 PM:
" McCain is a one termer, Palin will take over in 2012.This election is set up to mirror 1988. Obama will be just a faded memory on Nov 5th. "
DUH wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:55 PM:
" One of the most intriguing questions about the Alaska governor's sudden arrival on the national scene has been what impact it'll have on women voters — especially those who supported Clinton.
Palin made an overture to those voters in her first speech after being chosen by McCain.
Will the pitch work?
Evidence so far shows that Palin is not drawing a lot of support from voters outside the Republican base.
An ABC News poll released Friday found the selection of Palin makes people likelier to vote for McCain by just 6 percentage points — half the 12-point margin by which Sen. Joe Biden makes them more likely to support Obama.
And as for Clinton supporters, eight in 10 said they'd vote for Obama in November. OBAMA 08! "
Palin made an overture to those voters in her first speech after being chosen by McCain.
Will the pitch work?
Evidence so far shows that Palin is not drawing a lot of support from voters outside the Republican base.
An ABC News poll released Friday found the selection of Palin makes people likelier to vote for McCain by just 6 percentage points — half the 12-point margin by which Sen. Joe Biden makes them more likely to support Obama.
And as for Clinton supporters, eight in 10 said they'd vote for Obama in November. OBAMA 08! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:46 PM:
" Duh and BMOC you better go smoke some more. Obama has lost his double-digit lead. It's gone. And BMOC, again, I ask you to name me the last Democratic President who cut taxes. You can't because it hasn't happend. Every Demoncrat who has been in office since World War II, Kennedy, LBJ, Carter, and Clinton have all raised taxes. You cannot cut taxes and have a social engineering spending program. Like I said when Obama tells me the the programs that are failing and he'll cut, then we'll see. He won't because he has no plans to cut government. He will do just like Da Tax Queen in the state. In her four years, the government spending has increased $8 billion dollars. If Obama raises taxes, the economy will tank even further and that will mean even less tax dollars. So know where are you going to get the billions it will take for health care? If he has such a great plan, tell the American people. If he's right, he will win. But right now he won't because all he is is talk. And whenever a Democratic President in this country says he is going to raise taxes on the rich, it will reach all the way down the below middle class. Clinton's hit people making under $30,000. Obama's will people making less than $25,000. Can somebody making that afford more taxes? No. And what happens when people lose jobs because of taxes? McCain has said no new taxes. "
Kalama rose wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:23 AM:
" TDN BB: We get it, you are of a far superior intellect than most. Really, your powers are wasted on us imbiciles who tune in to the blogs in this forum. Please, do us all a favor and toss your hat into the big pool and leave us poor small fish to flounder in our ignorance. "
DUH wrote on Sep 6, 2008 8:47 AM:
" Hey there Mr. TDN I'm a legend in my own mind just ask me Bad Boy. You're sounding like a broken record. All it is from you is the same thing over and over and over. Can't you come up with something new? And you tell me I better go smoke some more. What a laugh. Har Har! It's really funny. When the media says something in favor of Obama/Biden, you're right there screaming that the media is Liberally biased. When the media says something in favor of McCain/Palin, you take it as gospel. You really shouldn't be so two faced like that. You should pick a side and stick with it. But, that's the problem with Republicans, they can't stick with anything. OBAMA 08! "
DUH wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:03 AM:
" The McCain campaign boasts of her pork-cutting, but up close it looks more like a trim. In her two years as governor, Alaska has requested nearly $750 million in special federal spending, by far the largest per-capita request in the nation. She boasts of rejecting plans to build the notorious "Bridge to Nowhere," a $389 million bridge to an island with 50 residents. But only after she said yes did she say no, rejecting the locally-popular project after it was ridiculed and Congress cut some of the funds. She hung onto $27 million to build the approach road to the bridge.
Yes she smoked pot. And yes she inhaled, she says.Last week when Palin was introduced to the nation she was described as a straight shooter.
But some of her positions, and her actions, are certainly more complex than they've been described, like getting rid of the governor's jet.
"That luxury jet was over the top. I put it on eBay," she told cheering Republican delegates at their convention last week. True, but she left out that it never sold on eBay. And so state staffers had to broker a deal with a buyer.
Her role as head of state's National Guard has been touted as giving her national defense experience. But in fact when the national guard is called to defend the nation, the governor relinquishes all authority to federal officials. Yep she sounds like a real straight shooter there Bad Boy. "
Yes she smoked pot. And yes she inhaled, she says.Last week when Palin was introduced to the nation she was described as a straight shooter.
But some of her positions, and her actions, are certainly more complex than they've been described, like getting rid of the governor's jet.
"That luxury jet was over the top. I put it on eBay," she told cheering Republican delegates at their convention last week. True, but she left out that it never sold on eBay. And so state staffers had to broker a deal with a buyer.
Her role as head of state's National Guard has been touted as giving her national defense experience. But in fact when the national guard is called to defend the nation, the governor relinquishes all authority to federal officials. Yep she sounds like a real straight shooter there Bad Boy. "
Gondolapete wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:31 AM:
" So the jet never sold on e-bay, but it still sold correct?? And who bought it, Al Gore?? You libs might as well face it, you are now irrelevant, your Queen Hillary has been de-throned and its all but over for Obama. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:12 PM:
" Duh, I don't believe I heard her say one thing about the Alaska National Guard. She said the plane up for sale and it was sold and she stated her reason. She didn't say it sold on ebay. You are trying to drag her through the mud. Keep going. America has caught on to your Liberal bashing. There is no substance. Why don't you try to tell me what parts of government Obama will cut. Tell me about his leadership experience. Tell me about his relationships with people of very questionable character like the mayor of Detroit, Rev. Wright, the slum lord, the terrorist bomber. I can tout McCain. He has been a strong bi-partisan senator, working with Democrats on campaign finance reform, immigration and other issues. He voted for Clinton Supreme Court nominees. He supported the surge in Iraq and now we are negotiating a timeline to leave. Show me Obama's military record. Show me his love for this country. Just show me something beside the fact that he is a great speaker. Talk doesn't make presidents. Character, experience, strength and resolve do. McCain has it. Obama does not. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:26 PM:
" Duh, when did marijuana become an issue in this campaign. Only networks like CBS, the former home of disgraced Mike Wallace (an unrepenting Liberal Democrat) would dig for this. But go ahead. At least she was honest about it unlike Slick Willie Clinton. She falt out said what she did and in fact pot illegal in Alaska at the time. It has since be re-criminalized by the previous governor. But it was at the time of her decision. She hasn't lied once. Why do you keep trying to look for things on her. You must be running scared. From the turnouts yesterday in Wisconsin and Michigan I'd say the public likes her -- a lot. She is going to make a big difference in this election. But she won't make the difference that will clearly McCain's credentials and Obama's and as Novemeber draws closer you can bet the differences will be known to America. One candidate is well qualified. One candidate as Geraldine Ferraro, the former Liberal VP candidate said, is runnng on one issue. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 6, 2008 1:25 PM:
" Just because they can scream louder, doesn't mean they are right. The liberals better start engraving their tombstones, because the end is near for their commie, anti-American cause. "
DUH wrote on Sep 6, 2008 3:42 PM:
" Well gosh golly gee wizz there Bad Boy. Were you trying to say that pot was legal at the time, or that it was illegal? Should learn to do some proof reading before posting. And if it was legal at the time then she's not or wasn't a pothead? By that logic then, you are saying that if it became legal here that there would no longer be potheads? They'd be former potheads. Maybe with her admitting to it, she should be given random Whiz quizzes. You Mr. Bad Boy scream the loudest about potheads but, when it comes to her you can overlook it? You don't want to work next to a pothead driving in a nail with a hammer but, when it comes to somebody that could potentially have their finger on the button to fire the nukes, (if McCain don't make the full term) it's ok? Hmmmmm. OBAMA 08! "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 6, 2008 3:50 PM:
" Hey Badboy, do you mean Dan Rather instead of Mike Wallace? I think Wallace is still on "60 Minutes." "
TDN Bad boy wrote on Sep 6, 2008 5:53 PM:
" Pot was legal at the time and became illegal again. OK? Trying does not make you a pothead. Just like having a beer does not make you an alcoholic. Repeaded use like with you would make you a pothead. Once again Duh you are trying to make this election about her. If that's all you can do, you will lose. This campaign isn't about Biden or Palin. It's about McCain and Obama. So again Duh, I ask you what are your candidates qualifications? What government has he led? What legislation has he written? What is his military record? Explain his reliance on corrupt friends such as the jailed ex-mayor of Detroit, the terroist bomber, the slum lord and the racist reverend Wright. All you do is attack little things. You can't defend your candidate on his record. He says he'll cut government that is failing, yet won't say what that is. He says he will cut taxes for some and raise for others. He won't go into specifics. He says he'll forfeit the war in Iraq which is now all but won with a timetable for U.S. departure being discussed. He will ask the U.N. Security Council to act on Russia which won't because as a member Russia has a veto, a fact he overlooked. The Congressional Budget office says his healthcare plan is based on inaccurate figures and will cost billions more. No dispute from his camp, just promises. Higher prices and no drilling. Dispute those facts. "
DUH wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:19 PM:
" Repeaded? What is that? Say it with me, R-E-P-E-A-T-E-D. Once again you should proof read your comments before submitting them. And like I've said many times, I have never tried marijuana and do not intend to, so your implications are unfounded. How do you know that all she did was "try" it? How do we know she doesn't do it to this day? You yourself have said in MANY comments on different stories that you could NEVER trust a pot smoker but now all of the sudden you're singing a different tune. All I do is attack the little things? 27 million dollars that she kept after a project was scrapped is no little thing. How is stating facts attacking? These are all things she's admitted to. You need to calm down before that blood vessel in your forehead pops and come to terms with the fact that it will be OBAMA in 08! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 7, 2008 9:51 AM:
" Well Duh you want to keep bashing Gov. Palin go ahead. At least she has a record of being a leader in government. Mr. Community Organizer has nothing in his background as a government record. Oh wait? Yes he does. I can see it now at the G-7 meeting. "President Obama, how do you vote on an embargo against Iran?" Present. My definition of potheads has never changed. Smoke it REPEATEDLY and advocate pot being legal makes you a pothead. If in your opinion being honest (unlike Slick Willie) about trying it and inhaling it, makes her a pothead, that's your right. Notice how Obama has never approached the subject of his drug use? Why is that Duh? Is he afraid to be honest like Gov. Palin? So now that we have debated Gov. Palin, how about answering the questions about Obama's record. Obama can part water as a speaker. He has no substance has a leader. McCain-Palin will be ahead when the next polls come out and just like with Kerry-Edwards, by November this won't be a contest. "
DUH wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:23 AM:
" You have called democrats and people who vote Democrat racist on several of your comments on several stories. You've called me racist several times and you say I'm bashing. What are you?.. 8 years old? You can dish it out but not take it? awww poor baby. You don't like the truth coming out about your beloved Palin because as in the words made famous by Jack Nicholson, "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!" "
DUH wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:28 AM:
" As for answering any question for Obama... He doesn't need me answering for him. He can answer them himself and do it without all the immature grade school name calling that Bad Boy and his party are famous for. OBAMA 08! "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 7, 2008 12:14 PM:
" Duh, imagine my surprise you would turn to Hollywood for a response. Typical Liberal Democrat. No answers. As for racism in this election it is clear that Obama is a racist. You cannot give money to a racist and his racist organization without being a racist. And people who support a racist are supporting racism. That's a fact. Your party is the party of George Wallace, Lester Maddux, Louis Farrakan, Rev. Wright, and Osama Obama. By the way did you happen to catch former Democratic VP candidate Geraldine Ferraro commenting on Biden's upcoming debate with Gov. Palin? She didn't see a very favorable outcome for Brain Dead Joe. Now I don't expect you to answer for Obama. After all, all he can do is speak. But the reason you can't answer is compelling. Even his supporters can't find a record on which to support him. No authorship of legislation, no handling of a budget, no decision making, no military record, extremely questionable character of close friends and advisers, and a wife who isn't proud of America. Nor can his supporters explain how he will finance his outrageous social engineering programs. Obama-Biden is a more Liberal, less experienced version of Kerry-Edwards. At least Kerry had earned the right to have an opinion on the U.S. military. Obama? Biden? Absolutely no military experience. Once again, the Liberal Democrats do not believe that a strong defense for this country is important to America and the world. That's what the U.N.'s for, right? "
DUH wrote on Sep 7, 2008 2:07 PM:
" I'm not running for Democrat you fool. I don't have to give you answers. Typical Republican, Go to others for answers rather than the candidates themselves. Then when you don't like the answers they give you resort to your immature grade school name calling. Look... I am tired of your "My dad can beat up your dad" crap. Don't you think it's about time you grow up??? "
An observer wrote on Sep 7, 2008 3:36 PM:
" Obama today says he may not be able to give you your "95%" who were promised a tax cut, no surpise. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 7, 2008 10:47 PM:
" Ah Duh don't be unhappy now. Gallup poll out Sunday shows McCain leading by 3 points 48-45. The American voter has awoke. Seems things like racism, poor character, lack of experience, lack of leadership and just of course being a Liberal. LIke I said earlier, this is going to be easier than beating Kerry-Edwards. "
columbian wrote on Sep 7, 2008 11:56 PM:
" All I can say if she's going to run with the republican party she better be a good lier. "
columbian wrote on Sep 8, 2008 12:00 AM:
" FUNNYONE I CAN SEE WHY YOU PICKED THE NAME FOR YOU.YOU WANT THIS WOMAN TO BE PRESIDENT????WOW "
mole wrote on Sep 8, 2008 10:36 AM:
" maybe you "MCAIN/PALIN FANS" should ask why , EXXON GOT OUT OF PAYING FOR THE DAMAGES,THE OIL SPILL CAUSED.PLUS EXXON WILL GET A BIGGER SETTELEMENT THAN THE AREAS IRREPLEBLY[sp] DAMAGED?[info from NATIONAL FISHERMAN september 2008 by R.J.KOPCHAK]this is how our government works.I CHALLENGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS ARTICLE,IT WILL MAKE YOU "SICK" OF HOW ALL OF YOUR CONCERNS FOR THE ENVIROMENT,CAN BE SOLD!!!ALL REPUBLICAN CONTROLLED BY OIL "
DUH wrote on Sep 8, 2008 11:31 AM:
" Me unhappy? Not in the least. I laugh at you and your comments. So do all my family and friends. You are first to complain about the "liberal media" but you are first to take it as gospel when they say something in favor of your candidate. Where do you get all your information from? What this person has done or what that person will do? The same media that you rant and rave about as being liberal. Sometimes I think you type out your comments because the rattling of the keys distracts you from the voices in your head. You call yourself a conservative. What is it you conserve? You sure spout out "Liberal" amounts of hot air. But then again, what Republican doesn't. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:18 PM:
" Duh, you just keep laughing. Because you sure can't say anything about your candidate's record, character or leadership skills. He has none of the above. And I see Liberal media mouthpiece MSNBC cable fired loud mouth Keith Olbermann today for being the typical jerk most of the Liberals are. As for the polls, Duh, when your guy was up by double-figures before the conventions, my comment was July is long way from November. Well September isn't as far away, but it's still not November. However it is more of a barometer. You have no answers for your candidate. That's what's so funny to me. Nobody the Republicans say about Obama can be refuted by his supporters. They have no substance to defend. McCain-Palin is the choice that America will make. It's going to be so much easier than defeating Kerry-Edwards. At least Kerry had earned the right to speak about the military. And now comes Obama trying to be apologetic about his flippant remarks about abortion. The Liberals will just never learn what the majority of America thinks is important. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 8, 2008 1:31 PM:
" Like I've written before, just because you scream louder, doesn't make you right. Liberals- can't live with them, can't abort them in the womb. Ironic, since they would be in favor of that. "
DUH wrote on Sep 8, 2008 2:47 PM:
" I don't need to say anything about my candidate. I'm not the one running for president. He is. He can speak for himself. Something that you obviously don't think that your candidate can do. And as far as you go Genius... The only ones I see screaming here is you and Bad Boy. OBAMA 08! "
The Grateful Dad wrote on Sep 9, 2008 1:04 AM:
" First of all, to "Local Yokel", your supposedly informed opinions are merely empty words and hot air escaping from the racist Democrat balloon. Oh, and these are not 'BLOGS' as you put it. These are reader comments posted under an online newspaper article. A "blog" is a WEB LOG", an online journal of more than 250 words kept at the "blogger's" personal blogging space. The World Wide Web is NOT the internet, but just a small part of the internet, and Barack Obama is so anti-American and non-patriotic that he would be tried, convicted, and hanged for treason during the first 150 years of our nation's existence. Put that in your Local and Yokel it for a while. "
dudester50 wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:02 AM:
" I keep thinking the you Republicans can`t possibly be this naive to fall for the same old misinformation,but you do. As long as they mention the flag and God and your little lapel pins everythings good what a bunch of hicks. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:54 AM:
" RE Dudester50 -- And I keep think that you Liberals can't be so uneducated to fall for the lies Obama is telling. Healthcare? Read the facts printed by the Congressional Budget Office. Tax cuts? Name me a Liberal president who has ever cut taxes? What? Non have. Tax only the rich? Clinton said same in 1992 and then his tax increase hit people making $30,000. Lie, lies, lies and Liberals. One and the same. America doesn't have time for Obama to grow out of his political diaper while in the White House. We need a leader. John McCain has been about leadership his entire career -- in the military and the Senate. He has worked with Demoncrats on bills like immigration and campaign finance. He is not a party mainstream politician. Neither is Palin. Both have picked fights with and won against the Republican leadership. That's what we need in Washington. Leaders who put party loyalty aside and do what's right. Obama and Biden are two of the most partisan Liberals in Washington. They will never say no to Reid and Pukelosi. McCain will say no, but he will also work with the Democrats in Congress who will put America -- not party -- first. That's the kind of person I want running this country. Not some non-experienced, Liberal Leftist with a tax-and-waste social engineering agenda. America will say no to that and yes to McCain-Palin. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:58 AM:
" No, DUH, you are the one kicking and screaming here. Exclamation points at the end of sentences indicate as much. "
mole wrote on Sep 9, 2008 9:07 AM:
" to:grateful dad, no one needs your definition of a blog!!!YOU SOUND AWFULL PREDJUDICAL[SP]TO ME ,AND UN-PATRIOTIC!!!!150 YEARS AGO HANGED FOR TREASON,YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING!!!!YOU DON'T LIKE HIM BECAUSE OF HIS COLOR PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!! "
Ms. Z wrote on Sep 9, 2008 10:07 AM:
" TDN Bad Boy, you keep talking about how Obama has no experience and how he is all looks and no substance. Palin was chosen for very superficial reason, I think that much should be clear. She was mayor of a town of 7,000 and Governer of a state with the population approximately the size of a large city. She pooched majorly in managing a large financial decision and is now claiming she opposed it. She is anti womens rights, anti gay rights, anti anything she doesn't agree with regardless of if it is beneficial to the American public. All the focus is on her right now because people know it is really Palin who would be president if McCain were elected. As a woman, this woman scares the hell out of me. "
Kalama rose wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:15 PM:
" To supporters of the Republican ticket who buy into TDN BB's repeatedtive blatherings: here are but 2 examples of many reasons why John McCain should not be elected. 'Many of McCain's fellow Republican senators say he's too reckless to be commander in chief. One Republican senator said: "The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine. He's erratic. He's hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me."'McCain has sought closer ties to the extreme religious right in recent years. The pastor McCain calls his "spiritual guide," Rod Parsley, believes America's founding mission is to destroy Islam, which he calls a "false religion." McCain sought the political support of right-wing preacher John Hagee, who believes Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for gay rights and called the Catholic Church "the Antichrist" and a "false cult.'" For other scary facts, follow this link: http://pol.moveon.org/mccain10/email.html?rc=homepage "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 9, 2008 12:51 PM:
" So, that's a link to a moveon.org story? If that is the case, then are you implying that moveon.org has no agenda whatsoever, no loyalties to the far-left faction of the Democratic party. If you truly believe that, then in the words of John McEnroe, "You cannot be serious." "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 1:59 PM:
" To Kalama if you want to start quoting people, why don't we begin with Joe Biden, Democrat VP candidate: Obama "is not qualified to be president of the United States." How about Hillary Clinton: "Sen. Obama lacks the experience and leadership to lead this country." And of course if you want to quote a pastor or reverend let's be truthful. McCain never said he was his "spiritual guide." But Obama and wife attended the sermons, gave financial support to and relied on the notoriously racist and hate-monger Rev. Wright for "moral guidance." And when confronted with Wright's racism and hate, Obama said "I can no more disown Rev. Wright than I can my grandmother, a typical white woman." Of course, we know how quickly Obama tried to distance himself from Wright, who is also is a known supporter of radical Muslim and has published hatred for Israel, when America got a full frontal view of Wright at the D.C. Press Club. Once a racist, always a racist is the best way to view Obama. Now if you want to talk about Obama's qualifications, I have to look no further than one Nancy Pelosi (Pukelosi is more like it). Pukelosi said in July she did not want Obama to pick Hillary Clinton. Guess what? He didn't. When Republicans were telling McCain who to pick, what did he do? He went his own way. Democrats do you honestly want to support a racist for president? Be proud, vote McCain. "
columbian wrote on Sep 9, 2008 6:21 PM:
" BUSH,MCBUSH,PALIN,CHENY,POWEL,RICE,RUMSFELD,KARL ROVE,LIMBAUGH,GINGRICH AND THE LIST GOES ON AND YOU WONDER WHY WERE IN THIS MESS.DO SOME HOME WORK ABOUT THESE PEOPLE AND TOTAL UP ALL THE LIES WE BEEN TOLD.WANT TO READ A GOOD BOOK TRY AL FRANKENS, LIES-AND THE LYING LIARS WHO TELL THEM. "
Kalama rose wrote on Sep 9, 2008 7:51 PM:
" Blah, blah, blah....you ought to be in politics yourself, BB, the way you like to hear yourself talk (type)...only you don't have any good ideas...only repeatedative name calling. Those little voices inside your head must need an outlet...too bad it isn't more constructive. I did notice you could not deny the claim that your "maverick" is a hot head who is reckless. The quotes are obviously taken from Clinton and Biden when they were making their own bids for nomination. What's John McEnroe got to do with this discussion??? At least reading this brightens up an otherwise dull afternoon. LOL... "
TDN Bad boy wrote on Sep 9, 2008 8:42 PM:
" Oh man Columbian I can't stop laughing at you. Al Franken? You are a classic Liberal. And that's all America needs to hear. Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin will win in November, the question now is will it be as easy as beatting Kerry-Edwards? Honestly, Columbian, don't Liberals have anything better to do then lose the White House again? The only liar I have ever seen in government is your boy Slick Willie Clinton. He stood in front of those cameras and pointed his finger at America and said: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." Ah, Hillary do you want to verify the truthfulness of that statement? Then there's Obama, trying to defend Rev. Wright or the murdering terrorist bomber or the slum lord or good criminal friend, the jailed ex-Mayor of Detroit. Oh my gosh. Al Franken? Are you kidding me? Oh my gosh I don't I will ever quit laughing. You Liberals you are so hilarious. Go take some drugs and calm down. Then come back to reality. Bush leaves office in January. McCain and Palin are the answers for the future. Support your racist if you must. I will support a true American hero. Sen. John McCain. "
DUH wrote on Sep 10, 2008 7:53 AM:
" And Nixon said he wasn't a crook. We all know better thought don't we. Then there's the "Soft on crime" Republican that gave him a full and complete pardon. Forget that little bit of history there Bad Boy? "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:40 AM:
" RE: Kalama -- Well if my omittal that my maverick is a hot head means to you that you are correct, then your omittal of my belief that Obama is a racist is correct. Right? Thanks for agreeing with me on that important fact. So let's see Biden and Hillary were lying when they were running for office, but now they are telling the truth? No, sorry Kalama it doesn't work that way. They truly believe that the man isn't qualified. And a lot of America is starting to see that. His sexist personal attacks on Gov. Palin will only turn more voters away from him. As for John McEnroe, when did I ever make a comment concerning Super Brat? And Duh, I won't defend Nixon except for one thing. He created the Environmental Protection Agency. I'll bet you thought one of your Liberals did that. Wrong again. "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:52 AM:
" RE Columbian -- You have your names that you don't like on the Republican side, here are a few that Republicans have on the LIBERAL side: OBAMA, BIDEN, REV. WRIGHT, FARRAKAN, PELOSI, REID, KENNEDY, RANGEL, SLICK WILLIE CLINTON, HILLARY, KERRY, EDWARDS, GORE ... Oh my God, where does the list stop? All America has to understand about this election is that these are the people who will be in charge if Obama wins. Most of the people on your list are either leaving office in January or out of office all together. America cannot afford, and I hope will not stand for, Pelosi and Reid pulling the puppet strings on Obama and running this country. We have already seen that Pelosi controlled Obama's VP choice when she said in early July that she did not want Hillary on the ticket. Obama has already said that he is "morally guided" by the racist Rev. Wright and that will lead to secret agreements with radical Muslim nations like Iran at the expense of long-time ally Israel and world peace. And, of course, women, Obama is showing he is not your friend. His sexist comments about Gov. Palin are exactly what he thinks of women. That's why he didn't pick Hillary, even though doing so would probably have given him the White House. Obama doesn't respect women who have a different opinion than his. McCain-Palin for a better America "
DUH wrote on Sep 10, 2008 11:54 AM:
" There ya go again Bad Boy. Being a true Republican and putting words into the mouths of others. I never said a word about the EPA but yet again, your tunnel vision has let you see something that isn't there. You know, It's funny. You are the only one screaming "Racist". No one in your party is doing that. I wonder why. It would cost them votes that's why. I know of 17 voters that you convinced so far not to vote Republican by your "Racist" rants and name calling. Keep up the good work! "
TDN Bad boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:12 PM:
" Duh, to borrow a phrase made famous by a great Republican president, Ronald Reagan, "Well, there you go again." I never said you said anything about the EPA. You threw out Nixon. I just commented on something good he did. And wow Duh you have 17 friends? I'm impressed. I will say it again. If a white person gave money to a supremist organization, relied on the leader for "moral guidance," and followed that leader's advice until the public voters became aware of that leader's racist sermons and rants, you and everybody else including me would call that person a racist. I don't see racism just when I want to see it. I see it when it happens in all people. Obama supported Rev. Wright, gave money to him, took his guidance and had him as a campaign adviser until the public found out about him. You don't get to quit being a racist just because the voters found out about it. Well maybe you do if you are a member of the party that is proud to boast of George Wallace, Lester Maddux, and Louis Farrakan among its members. All are racists. And so is Obama. Plain and simple and I don't care who votes for him. Do so and you are supporting racism. "
TheGenius wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:18 PM:
" If you know 17 people who aren't voting for McCain because of BadBoy's rants, then maybe they should look into some other news outlets to get their information from. Of course, if they are going to base their opinion on a blog, maybe reading the Wall Street Journal or New York Times is asking too much. "
columbian wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:22 PM:
" DUH: I LIKE THE PHRASE YOU USED{TUNNEL VISION}ON A DAME AND A HAS BEEN.WANT-A-BE. "
DUH wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:13 PM:
" Can't remember the words you type out there Bad Boy? Here let me help you remember... "And Duh, He created the Environmental Protection Agency. I'll bet you thought one of your Liberals did that. Wrong again." It's pretty easy for you to hide behind your computer and scream "Racist" and all your other name calling. I bet if confronted in person, you'd either say, "I didn't say that" or run away with your tail between your legs like a sheep dog with lipstick. "
TDN Bad boy wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:28 PM:
" Duh I know what I said. Again, where did I say you said anything about the EPA. You brought up Nixon, my comment was that I would not defend Nixon except for one thing -- he created the EPA. How in the world is that saying you said anything about the EPA? Wow you are really off the planet, way, way out there. Read again what I said. I never said you said anything about the EPA. I said it was the only thing I would defend Nixon on. That's it. I know your mind is so far to the left that you can't think straight but try just this once. As for what I would say to your face, TDN won't print it. Keep supporting your racist candidate. I know what that makes you. "
DUH wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:15 PM:
" With all your spouting off about "Racist", I'm beginning to think that the only reason you won't vote for Obama is that his skin is a different color than yours. Oh, and what does it make me? "
speak into the microphone wrote on Sep 11, 2008 7:32 AM:
" RE: DUH, The reasons I won't vote for the Obamanator is this.To some of us more in tune individuals it is obvious that he is a flat out lying,cheating, out for his own agenda ,tell everyone what they need to hear taking all your firearms rights away islamic down your throat wanna be rock star white house do nothing for the people all for me attitude that the citizens of the U.S.A. do need his line of s@#t. Get off the meth "
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Sep 11, 2008 8:07 AM:
" Duh, I was a McCain Republican in 2000. Here are reasons I support McCain over Obama: 1. McCain has huge lead in experience and leadership ability. 2. McCain has dedicated his life to America and is the embodiment of JFK's quote. 3. McCain's knowledge of the military and his military experience. 4. McCain believes that America should lead the world, and Europe should follow. 5. McCain would never rely on the UN to solve problems when it never has. 6. McCain would act strong in the face of radical Muslimism. 7. McCain will not raise taxes; Obama tax pledge is a lie 8. McCain is for responsible government; Obama is tax and waste 9. McCain's energy plan is better in that it isn't tied to special interests like Obama's and it includes nuclear power 9. McCain will not people like Louis Farrakan, Rev. Wright, Michael Moore, Alec Baldwin, Madonna near the White House. 10. McCain has a history of writing bi-partisan legislation good for America like immigration and campaign finance reform. 11. McCain's word is good. He stood behind campaign finance law he wrote. Obama lied. 12. Pelosi and Reid control Obama. 13. McCain's inner circle doesn't include racist ministers, slum lords, or terrorist bombers. 14. McCain isn't controlled by GOP. 15. McCain is proud to be an American and shows it. 16. McCain's decision making is superior - Palin vs. Biden. 17. Hillary says Obama is presidential material. 18. I won't ever vote for a racist. "
1209 wrote on Sep 12, 2008 3:54 PM:
" Hilarious interview last night! Palin needs to keep talking! Palin's going to hand this election right over to Obama!!!! "
DUH wrote on Sep 12, 2008 6:53 PM:
" Ya know there Bad Boy, I might be persuaded to vote republican if they would promise tougher sentences for crimes but, I haven't heard a one of them make any statement to that effect. In fact, one Oregon republican voted against it. And 1209, I agree. She looked like a deer caught in the headlights during her interview. "
columbian wrote on Sep 13, 2008 9:49 PM:
" 1209-I THINK YOUR RIGHT,SHE WAS LIKE A LOST BOY AT A PICNIC.SHE WAS UP ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.OMAMA DIDNT HAVE MANY ANSWERS.MC CAIN,BUSH AND HER WHAT A 3 SOME.LIKE TO SEE HER ONE ON ONE WITH OBAMA. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. "
columbian wrote on Sep 13, 2008 10:07 PM:
" BAD BOY THINK THE VOTING WILL BE ON THE UP AND UP THIS TIME AROUND OR BE LIKE THE LAST ONE.SEE WHO MAKES THE VOTING MACHINES,ES&S,DIEBOLDAND SEQUOIA.ALL 3 HAVE STRONG TIES WITH THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER HI RANKING REPUBLICANS.ALL 3 HAVE BEEN PLAGUED BY FINANCIAL SCANDALS AND POLITICAL CONTROVERSY.ODD ISNT IT. "
roudy russ wrote on Sep 14, 2008 8:02 AM:
" Palin is a lier! She also practices nepotism. She hires friends and family who are unqualified. I also just read how troopergate is not the first firing she has done. And what was with that interview? She is not the sharpest knife in the drawer is she. I like how she wants to go to war with Russia. Never mind the 10,000 nukes they got, what the hell, lets invade them. "
columbian wrote on Sep 14, 2008 4:20 PM:
" Roudy Russ: You state that PALIN is a lier,then she should blend in well the the whole bunch of republicans,the last 8 years that all theres been.AND I LIKE THE STATEMENT SHE CAN SKIN A MOOSE.MR. GEORGE HAS SKINNED US FOR 8 YEARS. "
justme wrote on Sep 14, 2008 6:32 PM:
" I wish people would look into all of the facts before writing things on this I am so tired of the obamma campaign using the race card and not delivering all of the facts I personally don't care what color somebody is but this is getting old so here are the facts:
Barack Hussein Obama is not half black. If elected, he would be the first Arab-American President, not the first black President. Barack Hussein Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side and 43.75% Arabic and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side. While Barack Hussein Obama's father was from Kenya , his father's family was mainly Arabs.. Barack Hussein Obama's father was only 12.5% African Neg ro and 87.5% Arab (his father's birth certificate even states he's Arab, not African Negro). From....and for more....go to.....
http://www.arcadeathome.com/newsboy.phtml?Barack_Hussein_Obama_-_Arab-American,_only_6.25%25_African "
Barack Hussein Obama is not half black. If elected, he would be the first Arab-American President, not the first black President. Barack Hussein Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother's side and 43.75% Arabic and 6.25% African Negro from his father's side. While Barack Hussein Obama's father was from Kenya , his father's family was mainly Arabs.. Barack Hussein Obama's father was only 12.5% African Neg ro and 87.5% Arab (his father's birth certificate even states he's Arab, not African Negro). From....and for more....go to.....
http://www.arcadeathome.com/newsboy.phtml?Barack_Hussein_Obama_-_Arab-American,_only_6.25%25_African "
columbian wrote on Sep 14, 2008 11:39 PM:
" WISH I WAS A SCHOOL MATE OF MRS.PALIN I SEE SHE FINDS JOBS FOR THEM IN GOVERMENT.ID BE GOOD I CAN SKIN A MOOSE. "
The Grateful Dad wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:57 PM:
" Is my perception skewed, or are Michelle Obama and Michael Jackson REALLY the same person? "
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