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  • Posted By: mccainsupporter @ 09/26/2008 2:13:05 PM

    Maybe Barack was thinking about Joe when he said that small town rural Americans cling to religion and guns in tough times. It must have been real tough times during his first year of law school that Joe Biden clung to his religion in deciding to use an academic product of his own faith, Fordham Law Review to commit plagiarism. Joe Biden did more than cling to religion, he clung so hard that he ended up taking substantial chunks out of the Fordham Law Review and failed and had to repeat his legal research and writing class as a result.

    • Posted By: xanabella @ 09/26/2008 3:57:01 PM

      That's the stupidist segueway from one topic to another I've ever read.

      Let's see how well Sarah Palin clings to her guns and religion when Joe Biden guts her like a Caribou at their debate.

  • Posted By: Cycoblitz @ 09/26/2008 3:51:20 PM

    I'm curious to read that McCain is treated poorly by Obama. Facts. What's so. And it looks like McCain drew first blood...every time. Maybe McCain will realize that this election is REAL, and in the midst of all the mud slinging, that we the people in the middle class are still waiting for him to come clean on the facts that his proposal is what started all the acute dissolving of our nation in finances. He's no longer the hero. He's becoming the one we want to stop. We cannot trust him any more as evidenced by what he says every day. He's seems to be about looking good;/avoiding looking bad, but it's too late. The Palin Puppet just won't be able to cut it if put in the VP position. Not her fault. I blame McCain for picking her and putting her and her family through this. Not VP material, but then again, the debate will show just who is ready to lead. And
    American will watch and know.

    • Posted By: HockeyMom18 @ 09/26/2008 3:54:32 PM

      New meaning to split ticket McCain and Biden, send Obama and Palin home.

  • Posted By: custerjs @ 09/26/2008 9:48:40 AM

    I would rather have someone that shows that he cares about America (McCain). Not someone that shows he only cares about his political career (Obama).

    • Posted By: Really...are you serious @ 09/26/2008 3:40:49 PM

      The beautiful thing about America is that you have freedom of speech and can support whichever candidate you want to. But for the past few weeks I've been listening to people speak, and going into chat forums like this to read what people are thinking, and what really scares...and irritates me...is how much misinformation there is out there, especially about Obama. The American public is so misinformed it's tragic. People are believing the crappy McCain ads that they see on TV, and the hilarious chain emails that have been going around. And they've been taking them as gospel and using it to base their decision on who to vote for. Are you kidding me?

      Get your facts straight before you start spewing ignorance. Get your facts straight before you start calling people names. Get your facts straight before you go to the polls.

      I'm a Dem and a woman and a minority...but I didn't vote for Hillary in the primaries because I didn't believe her platform. I've read the websites of both McCain and Obama...and you know what? McCain has been doing such a "slight of hand" trick on people that you're not seeing what's really happening, what he really stands for. Absolutely nothing.

      And Sarah Palin? Are you serious? If that woman becomes president we're all screwed. Is there racism involved in these elections? Of course there is! If Sarah Palin had been Obama's running mate, and had been black, or asian, or hispanic, and her 17 year-old daughter was pregnant, do you think the Reps would have applauded her for keeping the baby and said "everyone makes mistakes?" Ummm...let's see? NO! They would have crucified her in the media! The woman just got a passport last year...she's never been outside of the US...but she wants to talk about foreign policy? Now she's doing a photo op at the United Nations...give me a break people.

      People will vote for whomever they choose, that's the great thing about democracy. But I just had to get this off my chest because it's been driving me nuts.

      Alright...let the ugly comments begin! .........................

    • Posted By: ob08 @ 09/26/2008 10:02:17 AM

      McSame has made the discussions regarding the bailout worse. He is thinking of himself as usual and used the bill as a scape goat. The American people can see through all this crap. If McSame was concerned about the American people the debate is the best way to let them know his policies and what he intends to do to help with the economiccrisis. This is not the time for him to run away and act like he is doing something when he is making things worse.

      President Obama on the other hand has been a steady leader throughout McSame's shinaningans and has laid out his policies.
      President Obama 2008

      • Posted By: Naver @ 09/26/2008 11:39:53 AM

        First, your name calling is silly and childish. Second, Obama has been offered many debates in the past and declined.
        Making things worse? So he is slowing down the race to spend our 700 billion dollars? Good. I do not know about you but I think I would want someone who is going to take time rather then someone who rushes to spend that much.

        President Obama?? God help us. I live in Chicago. The last thing this country needs is a dirty, corrupt, cheating, lying, stealing Chicago/Illinois politition in the white house. Just look at how messed up Illinois is. You want that kind of "leader" in the white house?

        Maybe all of you should wake up and stop voting all of these Democrates and Republicans into office. They are not out for you. They are all for themselves, their party, and their business interests.

        Wake up people.

        • Posted By: elrud @ 09/26/2008 1:49:49 PM

          Naver. It takes a dity corrupt person to know one. Congratulations on your knowlledge.

      • Posted By: no obama fan @ 09/26/2008 11:51:33 AM

        Obama a leader???? GET SERIOUS! He hasn't lead anything excep that 'community organizer'. He is a load of bull crap in a pretty package!! If Obama is elected, then I want to seceed from his county. I don't want to stand by and watch him pull us down in flames. God knows he will.

    • Posted By: benkrapf @ 09/26/2008 10:27:23 AM

      McCain would be ready to lead us off of a precipice on day one.

    • Posted By: TheDiplomat78 @ 09/26/2008 10:00:18 AM

      This is hilarious this guy McCain ducks out of the debate to run and hide behind Bush. So that the nation couldn't see that he isn't prepared to lead. In 40 days one of the two people left will be running the show. However, when it is time to take the test McCain is calling in sick to the professor!

  • Posted By: pinkpanther87413 @ 09/26/2008 3:39:27 PM

    Obama needs to prep, to respond to all the BS the GOP has been saying in bogus commercials.. McCain will attack with B.S.?? Obama responds with TRUTH, so ya he needs to prep! they have dug deeper, than Obama has stated about McCain,, he says what he wants!! GOP attackes with B.S.?? FACT!!!
    THIS ELECTION HAS GONE ON LONG ENOUGH AND I'M REAL TIRED OF GOP ATTACK ADDS, WITH NO SUBSTANCE WHAT SO EVER AND THAT'S ALL GOP!!! TIRED AS HELL-O!!!

  • Posted By: mccainsupporter @ 09/26/2008 2:11:04 PM

    reply to jan2901:::: You made a reference to John McCain class rank at Annapolis.

    At least John McCain did not break the Annapolis honor code. One could argue that if John McCain broke the honor code he might have had a higher class rank.

    The Honor code at Annapolis parallels the Air Force Academy Honor Code which state we will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does. Cheating scandals have occurred at the Air Force Academy in 1965, 1967, 1972, 1984, 2004 and 2007. In 1965, 1 hundred and nine cadets were expelled from the Air Force Academy for their involvement in cheating. There have also been numerous cheating scandals at West Point and Annapolis which has resulted in permanent expulsion of those involved. The military academies treat cheating scandals similar to law enforcement academies. A military officer can order troops into battle and their integrity should be above reproach when they placing their men in harms way. Similarly the testimony of a law enforcement officer can send someone away to prison for thirty years or even result in a death sentence so no cheating during academic training can be tolerated. The word and integrity of all federal, state, and local law enforcement officers can not be even remotely questioned. The City of Irving Texas recently fired over half of a recent police academy training class because there was organized cheating. So whether in law enforcement or the military, cheating can not be tolerated. As President, John McCain will be commander in chief and Sarah Palin can also step into that role and both can say that they were never involved in a cheating incident and their command to go to battle will not be questioned. It has been reported that Joe Biden had to repeat his first year law school legal research and writing class because there were questions regarding plagiarism.

    In the military academies or law enforcement academies there would not have been a second chance for Joe.

    • Posted By: janieclark @ 09/26/2008 2:18:15 PM

      I suspect if you can forgive McCain's immorality (affairs while being married, which he has admitted to) then I think you can forgive Biden's transgression (with plagiarism). Both of these events happened decades ago.

      • Posted By: HockeyMom18 @ 09/26/2008 2:38:57 PM

        I suppose they want us to forgive Obama's Rev. Wright years and Ayers association. Maybe we should forget Obama's best buddy on the hill Teddy Kennedy's murder of a young woman, Billy Clinton's attraction to young girls and list goes on and on.

        • Posted By: HockeyMom18 @ 09/26/2008 3:35:17 PM

          I did not mention the Republicians immortality because it had already been stated in the prior comment. The point was neither of these candidates have squeaky clean closets nor do the parties they belong to. In all honesty this probably holds true for most of us. I am just wondering why the democratic supporters want to constantly bring up McCain's Naval Academy standing, divorce, etc. but when you talk about Biden or Obama's associations and maybe error of judgment, immortalities it is not justified or OK.

          I am looking forward to the debate tonight because I for one have not made up my mind. I want to see them unscripted, well as unscripted as possible.

        • Posted By: russianmaksim @ 09/26/2008 2:52:14 PM

          ayers? he was 6 when those guys were doing things, how can you blame him for that. Wright? why don't you listen to PALIN pastor, it makes Wright a saint. Please give me more something solid. and please don't compare plagurism to cheeting. Remember that woman waited for him from HANOI while he is in pow camp, it takes a lot. I was in military I know what it means being separate. and he dump her for younger and rich b**ch.

          • Posted By: VonnegutIce9 @ 09/26/2008 3:20:23 PM

            The whole Ayers thing is garbage...he stood next to him at a dinner party and Ayers insulted him...oh, and they served on some education board together...who cares, why don't you try voting on the issues for once, because I guarantee Obama offers you more benefits on Health Care / Tax Cuts / Education / Anything Else than a Republican ever would, unless you make more than $250k...

        • Posted By: janieclark @ 09/26/2008 2:46:24 PM

          Oh my my ... I truly hope that you don't have kids, because you might never forgive their immaturity and poor decisions. And heaven help the teacher that might give your kids a bad grade!!! You'd try to get them fired.

      • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 2:36:49 PM

        Actually I believe if a person is truly sorry they need forgiveness no matter who they are or what party they belong to. Joe Biden made a bad choice but he has done other very good thinks.

    • Posted By: jan2901 @ 09/26/2008 3:00:19 PM

      And your point would be that you are now making excuses for him, so this started years ago and is not a recent thing. I've voted Republican for the last 30 years, I made a mistake last time and that won't be repeated this time. I cannot wrap my hear around why anyone, ANYONE would vote for the Palin/Mccain ticket. Just listening to them both does just a diservice to the American people, thinking we aren't smart enough see thorugh all the drama they, (he) keeps piling on. I have never heard so much distortion to the facts in all the campaigns put together. I feel sorry for the people that can't see the forest for the trees.

    • Posted By: basedrum777 @ 09/26/2008 2:28:16 PM

      Umm... if what you say is true about people around him cheating than John definitely broke the part of the honor code which states, "nor tolerate among us anyone who does". I mean unless he never had any indication that anyone in his 900 person class was cheating as you are implying.

    • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 2:27:12 PM

      McCain admits to being mistaken by cheating on his first wife to marry his current wife who just happens to have loads of money to finance his campaigns. I give him credit for owning up but I can think of nothing more dishonorable than making a lifetime commitment to the person closest to you and then divorcing them. What tells me more about a person's character is how they treat the people closest to them and Joe Biden has by all accounts been an excellent husband and father as has Obama. It is hard to find almost any major Republican leader who has not been divorced.

  • Posted By: peapod123 @ 09/26/2008 3:30:11 PM

    Obama shoold bring his tap shoes oh thata right he can dance around any question he doesn't need them.
    PUT ON PUT ON Empty Person

  • Posted By: Alivegarden @ 09/26/2008 3:28:40 PM

    McCain blinked, Native New Yorker. He flip-flopped. Spin that. Your vice presidential candidate is looking like a third grader trying to explain graduate level geography, and even some Republicans are wondering if McCain has gone berserk. Again: spin that.

  • Posted By: peapod123 @ 09/26/2008 3:27:15 PM

    Ma Cain will win the debate hans down it does not matter how much practive Obama has People want to see a real person not the staged canadite that Obame is.

  • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 12:56:29 PM

    dloglisci...have you read your own candidate's website? Lot of "John McCain Believes..." statements. Lots of "John McCain will appoint a commission to study (read: kill) these problems. NO specifics.
    I'm sure you haven't visited Obama's website, but you might be surprised. You'll find Programs with names, goals, budgets. That actually DOES sound like a plan to me.
    By the way, EVERYONE with a brain has figured out that people like yourself have conveniently replaced the N-word with "PHONY" in your vernacular. "Obama can speak eloquently." Hmmmm....you mean "He's so well-spoken."? We get it.

    • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:01:53 PM

      And where does Obama plan to get all the money for all the promises he has been making... oh thats right he backed off those saying that with our current economic climate that it might not be possible. Instead he's going to raise taxes so that he can make government bigger.

      • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:04:58 PM

        Really blackcourt? When and where did he do that? Please provide a source. Rush Limbaugh and other comedy shows don't count, by the way.
        I'll wait...

        • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:22:49 PM

          Front page of MSNBC yesterday when Obama was explaining his role in the bailout mess. The only comedy here is your attempts to ignore the obvious socialist swing of your candidate.

          • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:30:08 PM

            How about a link to that? I'd love to see it since you can't seem to provide specifics. Socialist, that's funny. 'Cause remember kids; if you're not Republican, you're not American. And giving 700 Billion to banks so the government can take ownership of their assets isn't socialist. Fascist, maybe...but socialist, no.

            • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:36:52 PM

              Couldn't find a link for you... perhaps you should read up on your candidate yourself before spouting off like a know it all. By the way... redistribution of wealth is socialist. Thats what Obama wants to do with is taxes on the rich.

              • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 2:06:20 PM

                I actually saw everything both candidates said. Obama said nothing about scaling back his programs. He was actually focused on the crisis and explaining why the injection of presidential politics into delicate negotiations carried out by committees that NEITHER McCain or Obama is a member of wasn't necessarily helpful. He also said the need to take credit or lay blame wasn't helpful either. Obama only made one official press statement yesterday, so I think you might have been reading the funnies and been confused. McCain made no statement and, in the meeting with Bush, deferred to his colleagues. So what exactly did he accomplish other than killing an agreement that had been reached?
                And just to add a point of reason...WHY would Barack Obama state anything like what you have suggested? In what way does it help him? Please make up better stories.

                • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 2:18:34 PM

                  I guess you missed the link I just posted below. Ignore the truth at your own peril. Hitler was voted in democratically... just saying. Fascism and socialism are Un-American concepts.

                  • Posted By: russianmaksim @ 09/26/2008 3:16:25 PM

                    BLACKCOURT,
                    WHAT LINK? STOP MAKING UP *** YOU RACIST LITTLE F***K

              • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 2:00:49 PM

                He got you. You lose. Seems you're making stuff up. Republican right? Maybe you should take a time-out from the site until a new bill is signed.

                • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 2:12:52 PM

                  He got me? Go read the link I just posted... what are you twelve? I don't feel the need to make stuff up to support my comments. Apparently you aren't very good at reading.

                  • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 2:34:33 PM

                    You Mean THIS????????

                    Earlier Tuesday, in an interview on "Today," Obama had said the huge expense of a Wall Street bailout might require a "phase in" of the programs he has promised, including tax cuts.

                    But speaking to reporters in Florida, where he later began preparing for Friday's debate, Obama said he remains committed to addressing needs in health care, education and energy.

                    He said he has outlined ways of paying for those programs that may not be affected by the Wall Street bailout and that they would help reduce economic turmoil

                    Wow, what a back-trackin' flip-flopper! Come on man. Is that really the best you can do? I didn't even quote the part of the article where Obama said the tax cuts remained absolutely necessary. And I STILL haven't seen a thing about McCain's position. Please, everyone, read blackcourt's link to the Huffington Post. BTW, blackcourt, the HP is a very Liberal Paper.

              • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:53:24 PM

                http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/23/obama-bailout-likely-to-d_n_128562.html

                Its not the MSNBC article but it says the same thing. Bye bye promises... what is next?

                • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 2:24:08 PM

                  Still waiting for a response to the article I linked. I guess the Obama supporters don't know how to react when you actually provide proof. They demand proof of everything because they don't expect people to point out their lies... but there it is. All those lovely little promises were nothing but politicing. Good luck living in the socialist state your candidate is planning.

            • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 2:34:48 PM

              Please people, read the definition of socialism. People think they know what it means and they don't. People forget that conservatives can be socialists. Nazi is an acronym in German for national socialism. The Bush administration is socialist. Socialism is redistribution of wealth but it does not have to be redistribution from rich to poor to be considered socialist. Taking 700 billion of our dollars and giving it to large financial institutions subverts the free market and is socialism. Just because it takes from the poor and gives to the wealthy does not mean that it is any less welfare than taking from the rich and giving to the poor. Let's stop corporate welfare! Bush is socialist. His expansion of Medicare was also socialist.

        • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:25:43 PM

          Still waiting...

      • Posted By: mpunfun @ 09/26/2008 2:17:43 PM

        Inasmuch as the government George W. Bush created is the largest in our nation's history, I find it hard to believe Obama will need to make it bigger.

    • Posted By: dloglisci @ 09/26/2008 1:35:13 PM

      Hey Brian, why do you feel the need to cry "racsism" every time someone points out Obama's lack of knowledge, experience or concrete proposals? If you read my posting, you'll see that I never used the word "phony" (although maybe I should have). More importantly, when I mentioned Obama's eloquence", I was quoting what AskPlus (an obvious Obama supporter) said when he complained that McCain supporters first say Obama is too eloquent and then say he can't talk. In fact, it was Obama's own campaign that said he's a hopeless debater, in an effort to make excuses for his anticipated trouncing at the debate. Bottom line: Stop injecting false claims of racism into this.

      • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 2:10:12 PM

        Here was my first reply:

        Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 12:58:14 PM
        Comment: Sorry. But didn't Mr. McCain's own party say his ploys lack substance and seems empty. Didn't the senate minority say that his presence was only a distraction and that he needed to focus on the issues of winning a presidency? And didn't all the left and right wing media proclaim that this distraction might show him to be more circus clown than leader? Mr. Obama, with his lack of substance, said if they showed up, it would get political. They did. It did. His five bail-out priorities highlight the bailout plan, even with his lack of substance, and all point were agreed upon on both sides of the aisle, without substance. Mr. Bush is a lame duck, Palin is a ball and chain, and "issues" as described in the NYT have not been Mr. McCain's strong suit (which is probably why he lashed out at them too), but instead he wanted to stay the smear course. He never "suspended" his campaign, and both parties claim his input is at most negligible - if you can have negligible with substance. But maybe you're right. Mr. Obama should have said the fundamentals of the economy are strong - with substance.

      • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 1:59:15 PM

        Sorry. You were not quoting me. But I can say, and you can quote me: It seems that the Reps always are the ones posting "if we say anything you Dems want to call us racist."

        That seems defensive. Seems like an excuse. I did however answer your remarks by the way, to your accusation. It's good. I answered your baited "no concrete proposals", and did not even have to mention Iraq, Afghan relations or his 5 priorities which will be the core of the bail-out proposal. I also didn't mention that his five banking legislative proposals in the past 17 months to McCain's zero. But, I didn't really have to - did I? Perhaps, you'll next call Mr. Obama a celebrity.

      • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:50:01 PM

        dloglisci- Semantics will get you nowhere. I never said YOU said phony. He lacks the knowlege? Based on what? Compare the WORDS ON OBAMA'S WEBSITE TO THE WORDS ON MCCAIN'S. What knowlege am I gleaning on the McCain site? Where's his plan? Obama lacks experience? Based on what? John McCain's 27-year history of saying much but doing little? It's easy to make claims, but hard to support them. As a McCain supporter though, I'm sure you'r not worried about that. It RAZZLE DAZZLE time! Hey everybody! Look what kooky McCain did now! He loves to shock us! Prepare to be shocked at how badly Obama beats him on specifics tonight.
        When you have a plan, as Obama does, you don't need tactics. We'll talk tomorrow. BTW, how long before Sarah Palin steps down so Mitt Romney can inject some Economic sanity into the McCain campaign?

    • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 12:59:28 PM

      Total nonsense. So anyone who is not for Obama is a racist. Sounds like your already planning the excuse for when Obama loses.

      • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:01:34 PM

        One problem with your statement. McCain wil lose, not Obama.

        • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 1:36:25 PM

          You are going to be in for a big surprise.

  • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:37:23 PM

    Why is it that everytime I ask a McCain supporter to provide specifics of his overall plan for the country they attack Obama? Oh, because that IS McCain's plan.
    Really, please. Someone go to the McCain website and show me anything specific. Maybe I'm missing it. I want to see what the candiate himself is proposing. Please show me. It would be great to argue specifics rather than just point out the no information exists past window dressing.
    You McCain supporters are, I'm sure, right up to speed on all his positions, so this should take no time at all.
    Thanks.

    • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:54:59 PM

      You would need to be specific with what issues you want to discuss McCain's plan on before it could be had.

      • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 2:15:24 PM

        Tell you what. You pick a topic, then go to John McCain's website and give me a link to any specifics on it. Is that easy enough for you?

        • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 2:20:43 PM

          You can't have a discussion without someone providing links? Perhaps you could provide me some links to how "American" Obama's socialist views are. Perhaps you could also find me a link where a human has ever been born without first being a fetus. You want to vote for a man who endorses murder you go right ahead... I won't.

          • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 2:49:02 PM

            blackcourt, let me explain how this works. I say McCain isn't providing any specifics. You say he is. So I propose that the BEST place to find specifics about ANYTHING is mCcain's own website. Supposedly, this is where the candidate gets to propose their plans without the obfuscation of a third-party filter. Then I give you free reign to choose any topic. You can't. And now you are stalling with your pro life RAZZLE DAZZLE. You type much, but say little. Okay, zing me. I've made my point to anyone who's wearing their brain. And I have real work to do.

            • Posted By: russianmaksim @ 09/26/2008 3:11:23 PM

              Brian4 obama. THAT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AGREE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY

  • Posted By: dloglisci @ 09/26/2008 12:44:34 PM

    AskPlus, the point is that Obama can speak eloquently but lacks any substance. That's why he relies exclusively on empty rhetoric and promises of change. It's sad that so many people buy into his nonsense and expect great things if he wins (which he won't).

    • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 12:58:14 PM

      Sorry. But didn't Mr. McCain's own party say his ploys lack substance and seems empty. Didn't the senate minority say that his presence was only a distraction and that he needed to focus on the issues of winning a presidency? And didn't all the left and right wing media proclaim that this distraction might show him to be more circus clown than leader? Mr. Obama, with his lack of substance, said if they showed up, it would get political. They did. It did. His five bail-out priorities highlight the bailout plan, even with his lack of substance, and all point were agreed upon on both sides of the aisle, without substance. Mr. Bush is a lame duck, Palin is a ball and chain, and "issues" as described in the NYT have not been Mr. McCain's strong suit (which is probably why he lashed out at them too), but instead he wanted to stay the smear course. He never "suspended" his campaign, and both parties claim his input is at most negligible - if you can have negligible with substance. But maybe you're right. Mr. Obama should have said the fundamentals of the economy are strong - with substance.

      • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 3:01:37 PM

        McCain's party did almost everything they could to avoid nominating him. If they had any good alternatives at all then he would not be the nominee. Rush Limbaugh said he would vote against McCain. James Dobson opposed McCain. McCain totally mismanaged his campaign which was practically broke and now wants to manage our tax dollars. Obama unseated the Clintons, a democratic institution with shrewd tactics and management. Obama is the one I want fighting on my side.

  • Posted By: janieclark @ 09/26/2008 2:59:14 PM

    So Folks: are we interested in McCain's & Palin's health records and tax returns? Obama & Biden have already made theirs public. I think 'd like to have some experts review these.

  • Posted By: chris44312 @ 09/26/2008 2:53:28 PM

    This debate will show how out of touch McCain really is.Hey hockeymom i guess you'll only be able to post one blog,since they are affraid to let you screw up more than what their campaign already has.Good luck getting a W tonight .Obama 2008 it sounds so good........

  • Posted By: dmspeech @ 09/26/2008 2:38:00 PM

    to paproudmom Let's just call off the election since your daughter doesn't support Obama.

    • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 2:45:27 PM

      Was not my point at all. But your real cute.

      • Posted By: dmspeech @ 09/26/2008 2:50:05 PM

        It's "your're" not your

        • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 2:52:03 PM

          Sorry I am in a hurry. I'll try to write correctly. I was only on a first year college reading level in 7th grade. I am sure you are so much smarter!

  • Posted By: sueadams @ 09/26/2008 12:49:46 PM

    Would all the PAID McCain ghostwriters please excuse themselves from this blog? And, for that matter, from all the other blogs where they take on fantasy identities in support of an equal political fantasy, John McCain.

    The man has been in Congress for 26 years. He's supported 95% of all Bush policies for the past eight and some of you are actually foolish enough to want more of the same? Are you really so foolish that you do not grasp what brought our country to this point? Why don't you just move out of your homes now, quit your jobs, and hand over now what little money you'll have in another four with McCain at the helm.

    That's the most dangerous part of Republicans, you are all so willing to vote for your own personal distruction instead of actually thinking about what is best for you.

    • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 12:52:08 PM

      If Socialism is what you think is best perhaps you should looking into buying property in China.

      • Posted By: Brian4Obama @ 09/26/2008 1:24:59 PM

        Here's the Double Jeopardy answer "A 700 Billion Dollar Government Bailout of the wealthiest companies in America.." The question: What is Socialism?
        We already have the largest government growth in HISTORY under George Bush and his six-year Republican congress. How can you possibly say with a straight face that Obama = Socialism?
        How will Obama pay for all this? By shutting off $10 Billion a month to Iraq.
        Here's a question: Why are people who want to build schools in Iraq Republicans and Patriots, but people who want to build schools in America Socialists? Just Curious.

        • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 2:51:44 PM

          Go get them Brian4Obama! Truth to power. They can't fight the truth. Keep shining light on their ignorance. McCain is a socialist. There are 700 billion reasons proving in right in front of their faces but they are too blind to see. Maybe they will feel it when their wallets are lighter because of the 10,000 dollars Bush plans to take from every family to finance this plan. This happened on Bush's watch just like the twin towers burned on Bush's watch. Bush read My Pet Goat, now McCain wants a time out! Let's kick them out.

      • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 1:00:53 PM

        See, Ghostwriter. Sue called you accurately.

  • Posted By: nd for obama @ 09/26/2008 2:50:04 PM

    comment back to HockeyMom18: I see you forgot to write about all the high values the GOP has shown in the past. Senator McCain's wonderful treatment to his first wife NOT! And lets not forget all the other scandals like hiding in the closet while your married or a bathroom in the MPLS airport

  • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 1:41:50 PM

    Bush proposes 700 billion dollars socialist takeover of financial sector which is larger than medical field and oil companies combined. This is socialism on a massive scale, along with Bush's socialist expansion of Medicare, our biggest socialist president since Richard Nixon. McCain backs this socialist takeover. McCain is socialist! Spread the word. The power of this irrefutable truth will turn the stomachs of any red blooded American tempted to vote for McCain. We need people to understand this is socialism in plain view using their tax dollars. Nothing the Democrats could do would be more socialist than McCain even if they tried. Nationalizing health care and oil companies would still not amount to the size of this socialist expansion of government. The myth of Republicans believing in small government has been blown up. Our biggest growth in government has come during Republican administrations. Don't let Republicans hide behind there pseudo-nationalistic rhetoric. Their nationalistic socialism is most similar to the Nazi party. In fact Nazi is short for nationalistic socialism. I can find no better term to describe current Republican policies. Reject Republicans! Reject nationalistic socialism!

    • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 1:44:00 PM

      This is kinda of crazy. It is the democrats as well pushing this plan. Are they off the hook? Just heard 2 democrats want to sue anyone that says anything about Obama that they don't deem correct. Talk about thought police. Who are the real Nazi's.

      • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 1:50:19 PM

        I just read that you want to make stuff up for your own edification.

        • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 1:57:53 PM

          Oh really. Here are the FACTS. David Birke and Johnny Birke in a suit filed in Los Angeles against conservative talk station KRLA, arue that KRLA uses public airwaves to push Republican party causes. Named in the suit are Salem Broadcasting (which owns KRLA), CEO Ed Atsinger and seven talk show hosts, according to the Glendale News-Press. Before you call someone a liar check your facts.

          • Posted By: AskPlus @ 09/26/2008 2:22:25 PM

            You're not that bright are you? You said 2 democrats. You feigned Dem party. That's like saying the lady who got 11 million from spilling hot coffee on her: A republican is suing big businesses for negligence. That was bogus. And way off point. I'm pretty sure there's a overzealous Rep out there wanting to sue because someone called McCain old.

            • Posted By: paproudmom @ 09/26/2008 2:49:39 PM

              If they did that would be wrong as well. You see I don't think of right or wrong based on party.

        • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 1:58:18 PM

          The only part talking redistribution of wealth and buying these poor investments are the Democrats. The Repulican party is turning down any proposal that includes the government taking an ownership stake in these companies like the Democrats want.

          • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 2:38:12 PM

            Taking our taxpayer dollars and bailing out the companies is redistributing wealth. Giving us taxpayers some benefit through ownership in return is only trying to let us get some of our money back. The Republicans want to just give this money to these people who mismanaged with no strings attached to blow again.

          • Posted By: independentwil @ 09/26/2008 2:29:49 PM

            Its funny how rasing taxes on the top 2% back to its original amount before Bush tax cuts it wealth redistribution. Currently there companies that make billions of dollars a year that don't pay more taxes than someone making 40,000 raising a family. Is closing that loophole wealth redistribution? You can use all the code words you want like socialism, wealth redistribution, war on terror, and patriotism. The facts are our middle class is in trouble thus our country is in trouble. India as well as China will soon have a middle class greater than the population of the U.S. We can change and compete, or we can continue to do what we have been doing the last eight years. My question for you is how's that working for us?

          • Posted By: Young Hickory @ 09/26/2008 2:17:43 PM

            This Bush plan IS redistribution of wealth you dolt. Just because it redistributes wealth from main street to wall street instead of vice versa doesn't make it any less socialist, just less Christian.

  • Posted By: VonnegutIce9 @ 09/26/2008 2:31:27 PM

    Hey Chuck Goodman, your service in the military does not mean you will get away with espousing racist garbage on this forum. Perhaps your service in the military was honorable, but your sleazy politics are not. Do me a favor and stay at home this election, as you and your entire generation have squandered our rights and resources...guess who will be cleaning it up when you are long dead? Let's hope it's sooner than later...

    • Posted By: janieclark @ 09/26/2008 2:38:38 PM

      So Chuck served 26 years? I'm certainly grateful for his service (& likewise hope he's grateful for my 20 years), but does that make him eligible to be commander in chief? OMG No!

  • Posted By: VonnegutIce9 @ 09/26/2008 2:36:35 PM

    I don't need the debates to make up my mind...unlike most on this forum I've actually read both candidates proposals in detail...McCain's proposals are absurd, even for a Republican, and if you would bother to read them, you might feel the same, but your probably won't...thus, we have our current debacle...

  • Posted By: jchristian1509 @ 09/26/2008 1:59:41 PM

    I think that the presidential debate is great, but how about a debate between the vice-presidential candidates so that we can assess the person who is a heart beat away from being president. I believe that it is important to know the credentials of the vice presidential candidates.

    • Posted By: blackcourt @ 09/26/2008 2:03:05 PM

      There will be a Vice Presidential debate.

      • Posted By: jan2901 @ 09/26/2008 2:33:16 PM

        Hopefully it will not be put off till after the election.

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