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  • Posted By: ntwizz @ 11/04/2008 10:32:57 AM

    People need to wise up! Obama is a muslim. If he gets this country, then that's exactly who it's going to go to. He doesn't read the bible, nor acknowledge the American flag. This doesn't surprise me one bit, as this has all been talked about in the bible. The fall of the "new" Babylon; the greatest nation on earth. I can imagine the Taliban will be celebrating tonight over Obama's victory. It's really sad that this nation has become so blind. I pray for those who can still see the truth.

    • Posted By: bigdaddy17 @ 11/04/2008 12:40:02 PM

      I find it really disappointing that you Holy riders are so small and narrow minded. Sometimes you are almost as classified as BIGOTS... its such a shame you that believe after all everyone has sat and said that Obama is not a Muslim you still think that he is. And even if he was a Muslim does that make it a crime? There are many loving Muslims in this country that love and support this country why do you have a problem with other people just because they may not follow your religion? This is making me upset I cant stand talking to bigots.

    • Posted By: Vivi @ 11/04/2008 11:39:49 AM

      You ingrate nitwit. Muslims serve in our armed forces and have DIED for your freedom of speech, which you use to slander them. Obama isn't a Muslim, but if he were, it wouldn't change anything. Muslims are loving people and, apart from a small group of defecting fundamentalist fear-mongers, they are to be respected! Oh, and people who pay attention know that military and diplomatic strategists, including Gen. Petraus have suggested we work WITH the Taliban... they're our ALLIES now in Iraq!
      Idiot. You could have had a V-8!

    • Posted By: watergypsy @ 11/04/2008 10:55:24 AM

      obama is not a muslim, but if he was SO WHAT. there are millions of peaceful, amazing human beings who follow the islamic faith. just as there are fundamentalists in christianity, there are fundamentalist in EVERY group of people walking this planet. and so what if he doesn't read the bible? realize this: in this country, people from all spiritual, racial, and linguistic backgrounds dwell here. including your neighbors, co-workers, and everyone in between. stop being so narrow-minded to think that just because someone doesn't practice YOUR religion (which is but one of MANY), that they are lesser than. i think christianity teaches you to love thy neighbor and not judge, yes? follow-it wholeheartedly or don't follow it at all. you're disgracing the religion. ACCEPT.

  • Posted By: heartbroken12 @ 11/04/2008 12:01:40 PM

    it was Bush that put us in this mess in the first place and for you to think that Obama can't do the job why don't you give him a chance to make a differents and if Bush was so great at his job why did it take him 8 years to bring down our gas and the last thing am worried about is gay marriages I for one don't believe in abortions and you think people wonder what happen to our families that has nothing to do with this election or any other election either you are a family or your not I don't care if there is two mother or two fathers caring for a family a family is a group of people that will stick together and help each other out sooo give Obama a chance to do what he can for our counrty cause McCain can't do the job.................

    • Posted By: ohgoodness @ 11/04/2008 12:38:07 PM

      gas didn't go up over 2 dollars/gal until 2005 after Katrina... then it went up DRASTICALLY (over 2.50/gal) once Dems took over Washington. It went up less than a 1/gal after Katrina... but once the Dems took over, it went up over 1.40/gal.

  • Posted By: RepublicanTina @ 11/04/2008 12:36:33 PM

    Yes! Get the facts and stop the name calling! Obama will raise your taxes, he wants to raise capital gains, death tax 55%, has anyone heard if he actually has a valid US birth certificate, Rev Wright is ANTI-AMERICAN, he is friends with William Ayers, wants Illegals to be able to get driver's licenses and qualify for Social Security benefits, bankrupt the coal industry, spread your wealth, there's an LA Times video tape of him they won't release, believes in late term abortion and if baby survives abortion that no medical treatment be provided to that infant, WHY WOULD ANYONE VOTE FOR OBAMA??? PLEASE EXPLAIN! Tell me something other than you want CHANGE! And here's a REMINDER, the Dem's took over congress in '07! VOTE MCCAIN!

  • Posted By: mr_tall @ 11/04/2008 11:58:49 AM

    To renaeparsons:

    This nation was not founded to be a Christian nation, in fact one of the reasons for splitting from England was for religious freedom. That means freedom to be whatever religion a person wants to be. The only way you are right on this is that the laws and morals that were adopted when the country was built were those that were most dear to the founding fathers who were widely Christians. However, the ideals of Christianity are not exclusive to that religion, they are wide reaching and did not start with Christianity at all. I am more concerned with us developing a nation who's government is free from the tennants of any religion and who acts solely on the best well being of the citizens and of their impact on the world. Governments run by religion are typically tyrants and opressors and are blind to the needs of their citizens. Furthermore theocracies are known for massive killings in the name of their god, abuses of power beyond imagine and suppressing the working class in order to keep their power. I'm sure this isn't something you really want.

    • Posted By: renaeparsons @ 11/04/2008 12:05:39 PM

      I agree that we split from England for religous freedom and to break free from tyranny. The men who wrote the constitution were for the most part christians. I just cannot see going against my moral judgement and voting for a man that agrees with abortion and same sex marraige. I was raised southern baptist and we believe that every life is sacride. Race has nothing to do with my decision, I just agree with McCain on more views than with Obama.

      • Posted By: chicameeka @ 11/04/2008 12:36:14 PM

        Barack doesn't believe in same sex marriage. He does support equal rights for gay couples. You must be a man, because McCain and his beloved Sarah don't even believe in actess to an abortion for the health of the mother, nor in cases of rape or incest.

      • Posted By: chicameeka @ 11/04/2008 12:33:29 PM

        Barack doesn't believe in same sex marriage. He does support equal rights for gay couples. You must be a man, because McCain and his beloved Sarah don't even believe in actess to an abortion for the health of the mother, nor in cases of rape or incest.

      • Posted By: Dem all the way @ 11/04/2008 12:31:55 PM

        Yes - you have the right to your opinions and if you vote for McCain based on the fact that you agree with his policies then good for you. I, myself, will vote for Obama because I strongly believe in his policies and the policies of the Democratic party including freedom of choice for women and gays and I was rainsed a Protestant. As long as we agree to disagree and make an educated vote based on what we beleive in then this country should vote in a president who represents the majority. But unfortunately there are too many who do not look at the candidates in the resonable way you and I do but based purely on misinformation, fear and their own misleading beliefs about the candidates.

        And for all of you who beleive that McCain should be president because of his POW days - I am sure there are thousands of Desert Storm and Iraq veterans that are just as qualified based on that assumption. Ask yourself McCain/Palin represents your values and views and not whether Obama is a terrorist.

  • Posted By: Coloradoblue @ 11/04/2008 12:36:09 PM

    The fact that the person below did not even spell McCain correctly speaks WORLDS.... Lets hope Obama is elected and leads our country out of this mess. Also, i think most people would not argue that a live baby is made from an EGG and sperm. Democrats are not ANTI-LIFE or PRO-DEATH. Get a grip. No one wants to kill babies. Its about women's rights. Also, there's SO many more important issues at stake here.

  • Posted By: juni_0 @ 11/04/2008 12:35:13 PM

    Two the last two comment... do you both live under a rock!? Why don't you get your facts straight about Obama before you let crazy media take over your brain waves! American Terrorist, really.. I mean come on get real! Your whole comment is a bunch of crap. I hope Obama wins and proves both of you incoherent idiots wrong. GO OBAMA! THE CHANGE WE NEED!

  • Posted By: 1SG_JoeSnuffy @ 11/04/2008 12:35:04 PM

    My comment is directed to 1st Angel and gwd5775. I served in Iraq under Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. My Wife, only Son and Daughter are serving now under Bush Jr. Our sacrifices our not based upon an economic stature, meaning we fight for Americans, rich or poor, Muslim or Irish. That's our choice....you working three jobs (gwd) is your choice and I fought for you to have that choice. Everyone is not able. 1stAngel, I'm not young, on welfare nor am I a socialist. However, I have been to WAR five times since 1991 under the same Bush regime. It's time for change.......... Obama is the breath of fresh air that this nation needs and wants! This is the dawning of a Great New Era governed by Change and rebirth..... BTW...I completed 22yrs of faithful military service and I am now a Senoir Level Computer Professional (I will be taxed also...... however change is necessary).

  • Posted By: bonghit @ 11/04/2008 12:07:32 PM

    Gas prices went down 30 days before the election due Bush cronies attempting to shepherd the thoughts of the masses back towards republican election to wh. "Biggest drop in history...", c'mon man! You truly believe it was economic policy. Wag the dog brother, wag the dog.

    • Posted By: Lop123 @ 11/04/2008 12:21:21 PM

      I have repeated this same thought over and over again I said it as early as January, The day Bush is out of office, is the day gas prices will start to go down. Happened a little early and I believe it's because polls showed Obama in the lead. If McCain wins, by some miracle, I guarantee gas prices will creep back up once again for another four years. This sounds simplistic, but I believe in this comment completely. It is all market speculation and if there is no big oil in White House, speculators are more price conservative. Bush made a lot of money for his friends.

      • Posted By: ohgoodness @ 11/04/2008 12:34:53 PM

        RIGHT! Obama was the one that said HIGH PRICES were here to stay! They'll go back up if Obama wins...

  • Posted By: 1SG_JoeSnuffy @ 11/04/2008 12:34:23 PM

    My comment is directed to 1st Angel and gwd5775. I served in Iraq under Bush Sr. and Bush Jr. My Wife, only Son and Daughter are serving now under Bush Jr. Our sacrifices our not based upon an economic stature, meaning we fight for Americans, rich or poor, Muslim or Irish. That's our choice....you working three jobs (gwd) is your choice and I fought for you to have that choice. Everyone is not able. 1stAngel, I'm not young, on welfare nor am I a socialist. However, I have been to WAR five times since 1991 under the same Bush regime. It's time for change.......... Obama is the breath of fresh air that this nation needs and wants! This is the dawning of a Great New Era governed by Change and rebirth..... BTW...I completed 22yrs of faithful military service and I am now a Senoir Level Computer Professional (I will be taxed also...... however change is necessary).

  • Posted By: Katiemac @ 11/04/2008 12:34:22 PM

    Fear is what this country has been thing in for the last 8 years. We used to be proud and now we run scared because of lies and ignorance. Obama is about change and that scares the money hungry people out there who care only about themselves. They take fear and use it as a way to brainwash people. And obviously there are people beliving it. WAKE UP!! Love being an American again and stop believing the lies taht are fed to you! Obama is not a terrorist, he is a man who sees what is wrong and wants to fix it.

  • Posted By: nativeprincess8 @ 11/04/2008 12:33:37 PM

    my body is mine and olny mine ill be damed if i let old valued people take that away from me...we live in a society that want every one to have christan values, i thought we lived in a free country where i was allowed to believe whatever i want. you cant take the choice away from every one, if you don't want your children having abortions teach them your values and yours only. donot infuse your beliefs upon me, thats not the american way OBAMA 2008!!!

  • Posted By: JustSayTheFacts.com @ 11/04/2008 12:33:00 PM

    Comment: facts are mccain has been in the Senate for 26 year and the two significant pieces of legislation the has his name on you republican/conservatives hate.. mccain/fingold and the imigration bill, that Goes to his judegement right... You all all wanted his head on a platter for those pieces of legislation now since he is the republican nominee his judgement and wisdom is exceptional. Can you repubs Say Hypocrite.

  • Posted By: depineres @ 11/04/2008 12:32:22 PM

    Project Managers learn in MAB schools how to manage cost and time variables of a business or projects (the woods). The quality variable is managed by accountans and engineers, respectably (the trees). In other words, PMs manage the woods (whole picture) and must have good judgment and know how to delegate the third variable (quality) of the business or project, respectably. Obama has proven to be a good PM beating Hillary first and McCain latter. He also has shown how to delegate the deyails.

    depineres

  • Posted By: JustSayTheFacts.com @ 11/04/2008 12:31:58 PM

    Comment: facts are mccain has been in the Senate for 26 year and the two significant pieces of legislation the has his name on you republican/conservatives hate.. mccain/fingold and the imigration bill, that Goes to his judegement right... You all all wanted his head on a platter for those pieces of legislation now since he is the republican nominee his judgement and wisdom is exceptional. Can you repubs Say Hypocrite.

  • Posted By: DonaldRS @ 11/04/2008 12:31:36 PM

    What difference do our comments make at this point in time. As others have stated, Mr. Obama is a fine orator but so was Adolf Hitler. When all is behind us and we are forced to submit to a socialistic form of government then perhaps our comments will have some validity. Of course, it is the nature of the human beast to do what is best when it is too late to be of consequence and we are about to see this in action. Our nation is coming apart and we are standing by and observing the decline, when the great writers of the future author the volumes entitled the "Rise and Fall of American Democracy" the citizens of the world will ask, how could it happen? We all know how, now explain why.

  • Posted By: Athena59 @ 11/04/2008 12:25:05 PM

    This is a rude awakening for anyone who thought racism in this country was over. . .

    • Posted By: Obama yo momma @ 11/04/2008 12:31:26 PM

      OH geez! Enough with Racism. Poor poor colorful (don't care if you are black, red, olive) people that are too sorry to work. Fact is go to any Mr. Luther King Street and take a look around! Non workers! This has nothing to do with race, it has everything to do w/ Welfare! and trashy women that can't keep their legs closed. If Obama was decent enough to salute our flag or did not attend a white bashing church things would be different. But, he too is a smart-aylic that plays the racist card. There are only two races now. Trash and Class. Color does not apply!

  • Posted By: Change4America @ 11/04/2008 12:31:18 PM

    Have mercy on out great country if McCain gets in and continues the same nonsense we have already been through. Time for a change! Its 2008, STO{ SEEING COLOR and see hope and faith.

  • Posted By: Katiemac @ 11/04/2008 12:29:37 PM

    U guys are truely blinded by the false fear that has been instilled in our nation. And only those who are uninformed think that Obama is a terrorist. It is a poor arguement that is being used by those who fear change. There is no merit to it and those saying it should be ashamed for blanketing this country in more fear and lies. It's not what we need right now!!

  • Posted By: Scartissue500 @ 11/04/2008 9:59:22 AM

    ???? So you think killing babies, who have barely gotton one breath in this life is on the same level as executing a convicted felon?? That, my friend, is WAY wrong...whether you are Christian or not. And btw....the bible says an eye for an eye, so of course, a lot of Christians are going to be for the death penallty .You may be a rich genius, but you are one immoral piece of sh*t. Have fun voting.

    • Posted By: ds55 @ 11/04/2008 12:29:25 PM

      It amazes me how people quote the Bible with no understanding of its meaning.
      "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you. You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust." (Matthew 5:38:45 RSV)

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