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  • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/30/2008 1:59:55 PM

    Just watch previous Larry King Live on Obama .......He Answer Larry Questions perfectly,even brilliantly.

    Just watch previous Larry King Live on McCain ...... He Answer nobody can understand,WTF he saying flip flop with difference answer.Everyone must laugh his ass-off with this retard Mind.

  • Posted By: pugs @ 07/29/2008 8:18:44 PM

    I guess while he is missing photo ops he is taking the hearts of the people because he is still strong in the polls even after the luxury trip of Barrack.

    • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/30/2008 12:50:50 PM

      There might be bugs on some of you pugs but there ain't no bugs on me! bella12

  • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/30/2008 8:41:47 AM

    Just received my Campaign Buttons from Obama Store dot com. they look great. i have been giving the rectangular ones to others. I wear the "VETERANS FOR OBAMA button to inspire those to vote to end the Republican war on Iraq. A was cooked up using phony evidence by the republicans that has directly caused the deaths of several thousands of our finest young men and wome. How dispicable the REPUBLICAN PARTY is to be willing to sacrifice our soldiers to continue a coverup of their evil acts. What difference is there between John mcCain and those who would aid and abet him? I fail to see any difference between the supporter and the candidate. Both are equally complicit in the plan to continue the slaughter of our soldiers in this phony war. How can they look at themselves in the mirror knowing that what they are doing causes the deaths of our finest and youngest young soldiers?

    • Posted By: notroubleatall1963 @ 07/30/2008 12:30:12 PM

      They don't seem to care - and they're laughing all the way to the bank. This war was all about how much money the military-industrial complex leadership could line all its pockets with. They put Bush Jr. in place for this. It was always for the oil and the profits.

  • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/30/2008 12:07:03 PM

    Did anyone notice that McCain is the only one in the photo looking up? Has he been told to avoid the double chin? Have you noticed that he now favors the left side of his face that was seldom seen in the past? Was that because the "nick" mole was removed from the right side? Billy Crystal in his famous Fernando Lamas voice once said.; "It is more important to look good than to feel good."

  • Posted By: notroubleatall1963 @ 07/30/2008 11:57:50 AM



    Let's face facts. Obama has raised the bar for the qualifications truly needed to become President -- Intelligence.

    His campaign management, fund raising, brilliant speeches and photo opportunities, and even more - his absolute refusal to stoop to lying about his opponents - has really impressed most Americans.

    McCain doesn't stand a chance. Every time we see him, he's stumping on his own in front of a handful of people probably assembled by herding them there and posting "McCain" signs in key spots so the cameras will pick them up... he talks like an old bore and has nothing really intelligent or interesting to say. He frankly puts us to sleep with his dullness.

    He's just not intelligent, or mentally agile enough to be President. We should all demand better from both parties - the GOP should be ashamed of itself for letting its roster of potential candidates decline to Bush Jr. and now McCain. What happened to your fresh, intelligent blood, your forward-thinkers? Do you have anybody that could actually run a campaign left among your remaining ilk? Doesn't appear that way. Thank god for small favors.

  • Posted By: whala @ 07/30/2008 1:04:10 AM

    Who cares about the stupid photo ops. I just want a decent candidate to choose from. I'm sick of McCain's cheap shots, and his incompetence. He may be talking about a few programs that I would support, but I don't believe he has what it takes to get it done. I can't stand the thought of Obama furthering America's slide toward socialism at record pace. He stands for equality and hand outs for those unwilling to put forth the effort to achieve personal success. I want a candidate who believes in personal freedom and accountability. Is that too much to ask?

  • Posted By: mrzoid @ 07/29/2008 8:05:03 PM

    Why is it that everyone is missing the one most damning thing about McCain? There is one glaring detail about this election that no one will touch on, and it;s the one reason that any independent voter should avoid the notion of McCain like the plague. The Supreme Court. John McCain has promised to throw the balance of the Supreme Court to the furthest regions of ultra-conservativism. As independent voters, if you think that McCain is a moderate, you may be correct in many instances, but whom he is threatening to appoint to a life long position on the most important branch of the government is young far right wing judges. This country can not afford to have a court that overwhelmingly puts a lesser value on privacy than "national security", religious convictions over individual rights, and executive totalitarianism over judicial oversight. His promises to the ultra-conservative base may just be vote getting ploys, but centrists can not afford to take that risk.

    • Posted By: RO in Reno @ 07/29/2008 9:30:38 PM

      Couldn't agree more, it's interesting that McCain's whole campaign is geared to trying to discredit Obama just as many posters here are doing.
      I think it would be disastrous for McCain to actually campaign on his positions.

      It's more than his pledge to appoint, as you say ultra conservative judges which would loose him the women???s vote.

      His Health care is a non winner.
      He's committed to continue Bush's economic policies.
      So not telling people what he stands for and what he will do as president would lose the election for him so simply trying to demonize Obama is his best option.
      When I looked at McCain???s website it was just plain negative comment about Obama, not one comment on issues.

      And most of the folks here who are attacking Obama have ulterior motives, racism probably the most prevalent, at least one (share news) is upset because she wanted a woman president so she now is trying to destroy Obama and America with him.

      But the point is they are not actually supporters of McCain as much as they are haters of Obama, and are not going to let a few things like facts or the issues get in the way.

      More than 60 or 70% of those who ultimately vote for McCain will be voting against their own best interests, just as 60 to 70% of those who voted for Bush now regret that vote as they struggle to get to work or keep a home, even though everything they needed to know to make a good decision was available on the front pages of the newspapers.

  • Posted By: Pia1981 @ 07/26/2008 9:11:46 PM

    Cielo Azzuro, lei e molto dolce.

    • Posted By: Skypoint @ 07/29/2008 9:11:01 PM

      Pia Z!!! I just found this post.... I sentimenti sono reciproci! Ciel Azzurro

    • Posted By: notroubleatall1963 @ 07/26/2008 11:36:18 PM

      Ciao Pia - Parle Italiano? Parlo poco Italiano...

      • Posted By: Pia1981 @ 07/27/2008 9:49:22 AM

        Ciao notrouble- Io sono nata in Italia. E voi?

        • Posted By: olderwiser @ 07/27/2008 10:56:22 AM

          Io non parlo il Italiano.

          • Posted By: Pia1981 @ 07/27/2008 11:07:16 AM

            Sure you do friend. Hey olderwiser, how are you? Missed you on the blogs. Are you Italian olderwiser?

            • Posted By: olderwiser @ 07/27/2008 5:22:13 PM

              One of my misfortunes was not being born Italian. I love the country, the people, the food and the mood. I was fortunate as a teenager to make friends with my brother's mother in law, born in Italy, who taught me what pizza pie was in a city where the term was unknown, La Citta' di Santo Antonio. Long gone. She died some time ago at age 93 and would be well over one hundred years old if still alive. Miss her so. My lengua Italiano comes and goes with and without practice. Love the oportunita" per parlare, scarce here where I live. Hay muchos oportunidades para hablar Espanol aqui', and I take every chance. Hope that la sua mama' didn't squeeze too hard on the visit. Take care. Stay in touch.

          • Posted By: olderwiser @ 07/27/2008 10:58:40 AM

            Mi Pia dolce.

        • Posted By: notroubleatall1963 @ 07/27/2008 12:33:33 PM

          I was born in the US, but lived overseas for much of my youth. I learned French more than anything. Vous parlez francais aussi?

  • Posted By: OldUncleTom @ 07/29/2008 8:04:58 PM

    Old John just needs to hang it up... too out of touch with today's world, and too eager to make up for past mistakes. I don't want to see any more young Americans die because an old American lost "his" war.

  • Posted By: grej @ 07/27/2008 3:28:48 PM

    Mr. Obama spent 20 years hanging around rascists and anti-semites(not 20 seconds-20 years!)
    It took him that long to do the right thing?

    1. Mr. Obama is a first-term senator without a single important legislative achievement to his name.
    2. Mr. Obama voted present nearly 130 times,quite a lot for a first term Senator.
    3. Mr. Obama lectures on learning a foreign language, can speak none himself.
    4. Mr. Obama has never produced a single peice of scholarship,or written anything of note.
    5. He earned a law degree from harvard but never practiced law.
    6. He did write a book. The subject? Himself.
    7. Has he ever admitted he changed his mind or was wrong about anything?
    8. on Iraq, Obama has held almost every conceivable position.
    9. His Pro-Life (National Right to Life) rating=
    2005 0%,
    2006 0%,
    2007 0%
    His Pro-Abortion (NARAL) rating=
    2005 100%,
    2006 100%,
    2007 100%

    What does one innocent human life mean to God( not man, but God)?
    10. On Iraq, he has held almost every conceivable opinion

    • Posted By: raddave @ 07/29/2008 5:26:12 PM

      Your post is full of inaccuracies to say the least.
      1. Obama co-authored Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 with four other Senators, including John McCain. Signed into law on 26 Sep 06.

      2. Obama voted "present" while in the ill, state legislature, NOT the U.S senate

      3. Obama speaks passable Bahasa, the language spoken in Indonesia and Malaysia, cofirmed by the Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S..

      4. I cannot confirm 100% that Obama has written any "scholorship or anything of note." But, he was selected as the editor of the Harvard Law Review in 1998 based on his grades and a WRITING competition. He was also the President of the Harvard Law Review in 1989.

      5. Obama worked two years as a "Summer associate with the law firms, Sidley & Austin in 1989 and Hopkins & Sutter in 1990. He also worked as an associate at the law firm of Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland, a civil rights law firm for three years.

      6. Obama has written two books about himself. John McCain has also written a book about himself. In fact MANY politicians have written books about themselves.

      7. Obama has admitted that the surge has worked from a military standpoint.

      8. Obama has held one position on Iraq, that it was wrong from the start.

      9. Obama has only voted on ONE piece of legislation dealing with pregnancies and that was the Unintended Pregnancy Amendment which was inteded to. "expand access to preventive health care services that reduce unintended pregnancy (including teen pregnancy), reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care." Nothing in this resolution about funding abortions. NARAL is NOT OBJECTIVE.
      Since America is a secular country, we as a nation follow the laws of man, not God. Besides, no human knows what anything means to God.
      10. See number 8.

      As for Obama hanging around racists for 20 years. Rev. Wright said some pretty despicable things, but none were racist. He did not say "God Damn white America", He said "God Damn America" for his perceived racist policies of the Government. Rev. Wright has never made any anti-semetic remarks, he has made remarks criticizing the Government of Israel, but not against Jews as a whole. Obama has had no relationship with Louis Farrakhan.

      • Posted By: sharenews @ 07/29/2008 6:20:44 PM

        What is your source of info for #7? Link?

        • Posted By: raddave @ 07/29/2008 6:42:58 PM

          Taken from an interview between Katie Couric and Barack Obama:
          Couric: All that may be true. But do you not give the surge any credit for reducing violence in Iraq?

          Obama: No, no ... of course I have. There is no doubt that the extraordinary work of our U.S. forces has contributed to a lessening of the violence, just as making sure that the Sadr militia stood down or the fact that the Sunni tribes decided to flip and work with us instead of with al-Qaeda - something that we hadn't anticipated happening.

          All those things have contributed to a reduction in violence. So this, in no way, detracts from the great efforts of our young men and women in uniform. In fact, that's one of the most striking things about visiting Iraq is to see how dedicated they are, what a great job they do - all those things ... are critically important. What I'm saying is it does not solve the broader strategic question that we have been dealing with over the last five, six, seven years. And that is how do we take the limited resources we have, both militarily and financially, and apply them in such a way that we are making America as safe as possible? And I believe that my approach is the right one.

          Couric: But talking microcosmically, did the surge, the addition of 30,000 additional troops ... help the situation in Iraq?

          Obama: Katie, as ... you've asked me three different times, and I have said repeatedly that there is no doubt that our troops helped to reduce violence. There's no doubt.

          http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2008/07/cbs-katie-couric.html

    • Posted By: Cazador1972 @ 07/27/2008 7:30:36 PM

      "Obama spent 20 years hanging around racists and anti-semites"

      Hehehehe, you right-wingers crack me up! Last time I saw Bush in the Middle East he was HOLDING HANDS with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, head of the government AND family who sponsors anti-semitic education, TV and yes, the terrorists who attacked us on 9-11 and the insurgency in Iraq. Yep, we buy our oil from the same people who want to kill us and Bush never cared to get us off our "addiction to oil".

  • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/28/2008 3:00:45 PM

    IF "Naturally " any Voters feels that Obama dont deserves their votes,I may understood, Ron Paul makes much Better Candidate for Republican....go Ahead

    Maverick GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul has booked an arena in Minneapolis for a "mini-convention" that could steal some of John McCain's thunder just days before he accepts the Republican nomination.
    A Paul campaign aide said the Texas congressman hopes to pack about 11,000 supporters into the Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota on Sept. 2, which coincides with the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in neighboring St. Paul.

    Paul, 72, will announce details for the rally Thursday at the start of the Texas Republican Convention in Houston.

    The campaign hopes the daylong event will "send a message to the Republican Party," Paul campaign spokesman Jesse Benton tells the Tribune-Review.

    FYI :The Media was told,tickets almost finished 11,000

    • Posted By: sharenews @ 07/29/2008 4:50:44 PM

      Ron Paul will have minimal impact if any on McCain. Especially since 17% or more (as of last months poll) will be voting for McCain. That is not counting the Bradley effect that might also kick in.

      • Posted By: sharenews @ 07/29/2008 4:54:33 PM

        LOL. I mean 17% of Hillary Supporters.

  • Posted By: Cloudosmoke @ 07/29/2008 10:04:56 AM

    But on the real, who does he have that is even electable or for that matter the GOP in general? Jindal, no surprise to try and counter with non-white; Romney, who wasn't even smart enough to stay in the race; Crist, already explained that; Pawlenty Gov of Minnesota that has more water than land, =); and Portman whom gave up his OMB responsibilities to be a family man. The GOP is running on fumes I tell ya.

    • Posted By: sharenews @ 07/29/2008 4:03:16 PM

      Romney would be an great choice in my opinion. He definitely would bring some vibrancy to the ticket and with his background he would balance off the ticket with his knowledge to get us out of this economical mess. Jindal would be great too but he has already said that his focus is to remain in his role of Governer in Louisiana (have you even googled this guy? he is a whipper snapper, gets things done).

  • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/28/2008 10:43:30 AM

    josemarti, How can mcCain make a negative remark without appearing to go negative?

    The same friggin way the cowardly G OLD P has been doing it for years! Get some mouth-breathing republican group of Swift Boaters to do it for him. .

    McCain's campaign should have the experience because they've been the victims of their own party for at least two elections. First it was Bush/Cheney's "John McCain fathered a Black Child" and this year Huckaby's "McCain ratted out his fellow POWs." It's the G OLD P's favorite play when they are desparate. He'll have about as much luck with it as ole Huckleberry did.

    It's too bad McCain can't make something of his own character instead of resorting to the inane remarks he's uttered so far, isn't it/

    Here's a sample of his latest comments on the Germany trip. "He should wait until after the Election to visit Germany" and "He short changed the troops while in Germany " So, he shouldn't have been there and he should have been there? FEEBLE

    jose, did you know Florida's Latino vote will go to Barack Obama and that the state shows Obama in the latest rasmussen Poll leading by 2% and nationally by 9%. this is the result of the Latino Clinton vote coming on board. The rest of those former Clinton supporters here in Florida will be there when Obama need us the most.

    • Posted By: josemarti @ 07/28/2008 12:04:41 PM

      Dear Bass Pro: The Swift Boat attacks were effective because they were based on the account of soldiers that served with Kerry. The GOP has nobody that could directly undermine Obama's character. The approach of trying to portray Obama as un-American, as the Other, has some merit, but Americans pride themselves on being inclusive and so this approach is unlikely to work. McCain needs a narrative. Simply relying on his heroism during the Vietnam War is not going to work. It is ancient history for most Americans. What can McCain do?

      • Posted By: raddave @ 07/29/2008 3:56:10 PM

        There was only one member of the Swift boat veterans that served on John Kerry's boat. All of the other people who served on the same boat with Kerry stated that the Swift Boaters were lying and that John Kerry served with distinction

      • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/28/2008 12:13:14 PM

        For you to say calling Barack Obama unamerican says all one needs to know about you. NOTHING will work for McCain and nothing should. For you to coldly describe the swift boaters as effective and hold out hope that Obama can be swift boated is unamerican and profoundly republican. Keep looking, maybe you'll find a fellow mouth-breather like yourself that admires such dispicable tactics. It's 12 o'clock shouldn't you be listening to your idol?

        • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/28/2008 12:29:28 PM

          Oops Sorry, I see you.ve found your soul mate. I just saw it on the Blog with the Baloon header. You and corn HolyRoller make a devine couple. Can you both fit your heads up ole Rushbo's butt at the same time?.

          • Posted By: josemarti @ 07/28/2008 12:54:12 PM

            Looks like you agree that McCain's options are very limited. If he goes negative, the media will make him pay. If he tries to stay positive, he will be outshined by Obama's Messianic style. I take it that you are suggesting an approach in which McCain stays positive while trying to Swift Boat Obama. But with what? Reverend Wright? That is not going to work. Doubts about his religion? . That is not going to work. Can't attack Mrs. Obama. That would risk a backlash. It looks very bleak for McCain. He is very much the underdog.

        • Posted By: josemarti @ 07/28/2008 12:34:24 PM

          Dear Bass Pro: It does seem that McCain has very few options. Obama has survived his association with Reverend Wright, etc. His message is aspirational. His record cannot be picked apart, because he has no record. You say that nothing will work fo McCain. That may be. But at least we can help him try different ideas. He might get lucky. One thing is for sure, what he is doing so far is not working.

          • Posted By: Bass Pro @ 07/28/2008 12:43:48 PM

            When you say "we" I assume you're talking about the G OLD P mouth-breathers like yourself.

  • Posted By: Skallywag @ 07/28/2008 12:18:15 PM

    The media has done nothing but tout BHO since he became a senator. I for one am sick and tired of hearing "Obama this and Obama that for 20 minutwes of national news. It used to be that you could look to the news for a fairly unbiased presentatiion of what is happening in the country and world. Not anymore. The media is just as swept up in Obamammania (they started it!) as the mindless sheep that follow him. The media is a slame on McCain as McCain is himself. But McCain is right - BHO should have waited to visit europe. After the election he can visit as a tourist. By visiting now, he unethically represented the USA in talks with foreign leaders. He has no authority to go abroad and start making promises and deals while he is JUST A JUNIOR SENATOR.. He once again has shown that he lives in and wants to be president of LA-LA land. BHO is the worst thing that could ever happen to the executive branch of the is nation, if you think GWB is bad, look again. GWB has run this country aground. MCCain may have the ability to keep us from sinking, but I doubt he can re-float us, but if BHO takes the helm, he will sink it. Be ready to abandon ship!

    • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/28/2008 12:33:42 PM

      You dont know what are you talking about PERIOD. John Kerry is Junior Senator though he 23 years in Senate,Hilliary too,Bill Clinton too,G.W.Bush YOU JUST DONT UNDERSTAND the meaning of Junior Senator.

      • Posted By: gcavanaugh @ 07/28/2008 12:54:11 PM

        Jack999: FYI Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were never Senators - they were both governors prior to become President. So, you don't know what you are talking about. Either way Obama is inexperienced both as a Senator (just over 140 days service) and in foreign policy. Until he is elected President, and God help us if he is, he should not represent himself as such abroad which is exactly what he attempted to do.

        • Posted By: raddave @ 07/29/2008 3:39:42 PM

          just over 140 days of experience? Obama has been a senator since Jan 2005. That is over 3 years. 140 days is just over 4 months. Obama announced his candadicy in Feb 2007, so he had 25 months of experience then. Do some math will ya?

        • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/28/2008 2:53:34 PM

          DO you understand the meaning of SENIOR in Senate you can be 30 years service but You young you're still Junior,We all know G.W Texas governor.....before President....

        • Posted By: Cloudosmoke @ 07/28/2008 1:07:39 PM

          It doesn't matter how Jack put it, for you to say that Obama would not be the best possible choice over McCain, Clinton and for that matter the current President who didn't have experience other than a silver spoon rammed down his throat and a state given to him by the GOP, is a naive thought for you. 140 days since what? He was elected to senate in 2004. Like I said, guys or gals like you can have their leg peed on and think its raining.

        • Posted By: mrzoid @ 07/28/2008 1:04:54 PM

          By that rational, John McCain doesn't have the experience to be the president of the US; after all, he has never led any governing body. Clinton and Bush both were the leaders of their states, McCain, not so much. McCain was nevr in a leadership role in the military, so he doesn't have tactical experience commanding troops. McCain has limited foreign policy experience, it's not as if he's been out negotiating with other countries or drafting international treaties or resolutions. So i guess America doesn't have a good option for an experienced president.

      • Posted By: Skallywag @ 07/28/2008 1:15:53 PM

        Let me rephrase so you do understand. Let's use the term shavetail rookie, wet behind the ears doesn't know what he's doing. Is that clear enough as to what my opinion of the man is? He has ZERO leadership experience and only limited public service accomplishments. His lack of a real record speaks for itself.

        • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/28/2008 2:45:00 PM

          Did Bush Experienced enough to Be President when he's not even a Senator,While John Kerry was Military Vietnam Hero?This exactly We are facing now with John MCain situations with Obama ...Makes you feel John Mcain experience counts? WHY republican just biases,Hypocrites.?.......Why Bush Not Kerry if experience is your concern?..By the Way Lincoln was not even Experience in Washington but Huge impact in American's History.

          • Posted By: Skallywag @ 07/28/2008 3:10:12 PM

            There were a lot of voters that felt that flying an out dated F-104 over the hostile skys of texas gave GWB plenty of military experience. That doesn't make it right. At least GWB (not to defend him, but given the scenario...) was governor of Texas (allegedly a leadership position). Given the choices of John Kerry and George W Bush, we have been told that the voters went with the guy who claimed he could stop osama from knocking on their doors and blowing them up at home. McCain isn't a choirboy, we all know this. Very few of us are. BUt his military experience is real. Any veteran knows that good or bad, long or short, military exprience gives you valuable insight on real leadership. BHO has finagled the public from day one. I said he was lying the first time someone asked him if he would run for president in 2008 and he said no. That is my benchmark for BHO. In his ads, he comes off as God's gift to this country, he even claims to have passed a law! Since when did he become King so he could pass a law? If you belive him, go back to your sophmore year US government class and pass it this time. BHO stands for nothing but change for the sake of change. Other things that needsa to be changed for the sake of change are underwear and garbage bags. In my book (differ with me if you will, it's your right) he is not fit to lead a grocery store.

    • Posted By: RO in Reno @ 07/29/2008 8:33:45 AM

      You have to be kidding, McCain will only continue GWB's policies and perhaps worse, you clearly are aware that GWB has run the country into the ground, McCain will push it over the edge..
      Obama is a Constitutional Lawyer if there is anyone who can restore the constitution., it is Obama

    • Posted By: mrzoid @ 07/28/2008 12:48:19 PM

      If you really think that Barrack Obama could lead to the destruction of this country, than you sir, clearly have pathetically limited faith in the strength of America. I think it's more likely that you are upset about the numbers and ever increasing likelyhood that Obama will be elected, and are coping with this realization by being a childish drama queen.

      • Posted By: Skallywag @ 07/28/2008 1:25:34 PM

        Let me rephrase your reply: I have limited faith in the pathetic American public. Most of the population will follow one party or another rather than think for themselves. These are called sheep. Teh y will fail to rise in revulsion when Obama really screws the pooch. The same as what they didn't do when GWB screwed the pooch! Obama will destroy this country if he is elected president, God I hope I am wrong, At least then I won't belive I wasted 21 years of my life defending you pathetic weasles. Run and hide behind one political party dogma or another the fact is that neither one of these alleged candidates is the best person for the job, or even close. But, between the media and the sheep, it's what we are stuck with because the media and the political parties turned it into a popularity contest, not a serious election that you have to think about in order to vote well. Now it's just vote for the one who has the best ratings!

        • Posted By: Cloudosmoke @ 07/28/2008 1:32:58 PM

          I'm glad to see that you represent McCain talking about your fellow countrymen being weasles and what not. I wouldn't want people like you representing me. I see you have no olive branch.

          • Posted By: Skallywag @ 07/28/2008 1:58:26 PM

            The truth is that a large portion of this population will "weasle out" of the tough spots, leaving those of us that stand up and say "Hey, wait a minute here..." to take the brunt of the hits so to speak. If somethig positive were to come about bacuse we stood up and said hey wait, the weasles will rally round and "support" us as long as it is popular. But should nothing positive come about because we stood up and said hey wait, we will be strung out to rot in a hot, foul wind of rhetoric. Just look at what this country does to veterans. Why should I bring an olive branch when past experience shows us that the people we offer it to will most likely turn and try to whip us with it.

  • Posted By: Richard1327 @ 07/29/2008 2:11:03 PM

    McCain in front of a cheese aisle beats "both ways Barack" in front of 200,000 Germans any day of the week.

    • Posted By: raddave @ 07/29/2008 3:13:50 PM

      I don't know, it looks kinda cheesy to me.

  • Posted By: Jack999 @ 07/29/2008 2:01:09 PM

    Many of us who live in the USA feel much the same about the fate of those been perished,we know nothing have been done to salvage their pride and dinity.It has been over six years since that small band of terrorists attacked the World Trade Centers, and our country has never been the same since.

    Our land of freedom and good will has become a land of suspicion and fear. It seems like the terrorists won.They planted the seed of fear in the hearts of our people.Our people allowed that seed to blossom into paranoia, then chose weak leaders willing to sacrifice our sacred freedoms in the name of security.

    Immediately after the 911 attack, people began to attach US flags on their cars. They pasted small signs on their window and auto bumpers with sayings like, "united we stand", "we shall never forget" and "God bless America".By the way all these stickers are made in China. We call this "bumper sticker patriotism". These same people cowered at home, afraid to fly in any airplane, terrified of another attack.

    They became suspicious of all strangers including creating many bad experience obstacles that violates their decency at our airports.We scares the foreigner Businessman and Tourists to come our freedom land insists like they looks like a bunch of criminal .Our economy becoming worst day by day since.

    The foreigners and the World have the bad impressions that America seems under Military Rules.Who should we blame but we ourselves,we all keeps talking miltary,military and military 24 hrs a day .We have nothing to say but bomb,bomb,bomb even at our Presidential Election.

    We allowed ourselves becoming far apart with Rest of the world.

    Opportunistic politicians promised to restore our security by enacting precautionary laws and regulations.

    Slowly, they robbed us of our essential freedoms with FISA etc, all in the name of protection.

    Anyone who spoke against them was labeled a coward, a traitor or a fool.
    I do not despair. Democracy has a resiliency that allows it to heal itself given enough time. The people of the USA are already beginning to awaken. They realize that our leaders have eroded our basic freedoms in the name of security, and they do not like it.Our last election was a beacon of hope but yet we be decived.

    Many of the conservative exploiters of fear that we intends removed from office.

    Slowly, our politicians are beginning scares about our awakening to restore our cherished freedoms.

    We are not a people who believe in aggression, in torture or in the violation of human rights.The foundation of our government is based on "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".

    We were once the beacon of hope for oppressed people in other lands and we want to gain that title back. Most of us can see that we erred in allowing our freedom to be sacrificed so cheaply.

    I think we will fight to restore it.Our courage is slowly returning.

  • Posted By: Yes! We ALL Can @ 07/29/2008 1:43:38 PM

    McCain is not in the lead and hasn't been since he became the presumed nominee for the republican party! I don't take too much stock in polls considering this same poll has Obama in the lead by 9 points! How can the same poll quote two different results in the same day? And by the way, who were the poll respondents that took part in this latest poll to even suggest McCain is leading? I'm sorry to say this, but out of the United States, there are only a small sliver of people who actually back McCain in this presidential race - of course except for the republican party - and even many of them hesitate to support McCain! This poll is ludricas. If you want to read some real journalism and a very interesting story, please check out the link below entitled: How Barack became Acting President. McCain is following Barack's lead. Its' very easy to see. Barack is currently setting our country's agenda....

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/opinion/27rich.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

  • Posted By: Yes! We ALL Can @ 07/29/2008 1:42:41 PM

    McCain is not in the lead and hasn't been since he became the presumed nominee for the republican party! I don't take too much stock in polls considering this same poll has Obama in the lead by 9 points! How can the same poll quote two different results in the same day? And by the way, who were the poll respondents that took part in this latest poll to even suggest McCain is leading? I'm sorry to say this, but out of the United States, there are only a small sliver of people who actually back McCain in this presidential race - of course except for the republican party - and even many of them hesitate to support McCain! This poll is ludricas. If you want to read some real journalism and a very interesting story, please check out the link below entitled: How Barack became Acting President. McCain is following Barack's lead. Its' very easy to see. Barack is currently setting our country's agenda....

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/opinion/27rich.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

  • Posted By: NewsWkDickG @ 07/29/2008 12:37:01 PM

    Many of my friends are diehard Republicans/Democrats and, like with so many who write comments, I see several making a decision, taking a position ??? and then doing their thinking. I think that is something we all are too prone to do, that is giving in to our established biases, prejudices and emotional attachments and having a predetermined position which we then justify ??? rationalize. You can identify it when you see things offered like ???Barack is a Muslim???, ???Barack is inexperienced???, ???McCain is too old???, ???McCain has mental lapses??? and so much more nonsense and worse, some even insultingly stupid. Even the thinking that ???he is a Republican/Democrat and therefore will be better???, when truly objective, can???t be considered trustworthy. My point is that unless the majority can break away from this stuff then the onslaught of appeals to our biases, prejudices, emotional attachments and single issues, like in 2000 & 2004, may result in our electing other than the best candidate. When we take a hard and honest look at the status of everything today we each should see that we desperately need the best individual to handle all of the problems and rationalizing just won???t give us that. We need to be truly objective and disciplined, which means conscientiously putting our own biases, prejudices, emotional attachments and stupidity aside. We each need to make our own objective discernment and not be led by irrational/emotional appeals. Just putting more effort into making a truly rational decision instead of all of the effort put into arguing about the rationalizations would guarantee better results. Hopefully this time around we can do that.

  • Posted By: kristymorgan @ 07/29/2008 11:29:34 AM

    I personally find it refreshing that McCain doesn't follow the politician puppet mold. It makes him more personable and genuine. I am only 18 and am already weary of the glamorous political scene. Those canidates that perform well in the election may not be who they say they are. Politicians like to hid behind the glitz and glamour.

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