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  • Posted By: Nowforthetruth @ 10/27/2008 8:10:57 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivL4c_3pck

    2001 Chicago Public Citizen Radio Interview criticizing the Warren Court as not radical enough for not pursuing redistribution of wealth.

    Says that community organizing is for the purpose of assembling the political power to force redistribution of wealth.

  • Posted By: sixonarns @ 10/26/2008 9:43:29 PM

    Great analysis. This election is an acid test for the country. Can a black man who is thoughtful, full of ideas and smart win an election in a country that seems full of "joe the plumbers". The last eight years have been dreadful. How voters could reject real change and follow a McCain who at this point will say anything to grab a few votes is beyond me. But then again, I have not backed a winner for the past eight years.

    • Posted By: oregano @ 10/26/2008 9:48:30 PM

      Not when he is Anti-American. I pray not.

      Vote McCain / Palin on Nov 4

      • Posted By: suzyku @ 10/26/2008 10:01:12 PM

        You are an idiot! Obama is as American as can be! Born here, schooled here, worked here all his life. HE puts country first, mcblame puts himself first! I pray that fools like you somehow get smart but I realize that is one miracle that won't happen! McBlames racist and bigoted fear mongering, hateful followers are increasingly, thank God becoming the minority. Most people seem to be smarter than you!

        • Posted By: dianal @ 10/27/2008 7:58:50 AM

          Why do many of the rants about how wonderful Obama is sound so much like followers defending a religious cult leader?

        • Posted By: jblackwell88 @ 10/26/2008 11:21:59 PM

          That said, being an "American" has become increasingly meaningless. It says NOTHING about you, except that you live in a GEOGRAPHY. It doesn't imply a language, a religion, a culture, or a race. How long do you expect this experiment will last?

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 10:05:38 PM

        You know what oregano, I think YOU'RE anti-American. In fact, I think you're a communist! Prove to me that you are not--we all know you ARE.

    • Posted By: dianal @ 10/27/2008 7:56:56 AM

      A facist dictator would also be "real change!" A Taliban member would be "real change." How about "real honesty"? We'll never get that, and frighteningly enough, most of you don't appear to care. Frankly I think neither party is remotely trustworthy and I fully expect that whoever wins, we are in for the big fall. I have lived through many "great hopes" in American politics and every one has been nothing but a hot air balloon. Obama looks better than McCain, true, but this time the hot air is being slapped in our faces by the Democratic candidates even well before the election.

  • Posted By: dianal @ 10/27/2008 7:34:16 AM

    I am not really for McCain, but I am against Obama. I am not a Republican but an Independent who has voted Democrat far more often than Republican throughout my life. And racism has nothing to do with my choice! I am of mixed race myself and I have children and grandchildren who are black, and if anything, I would vote for rather than against Obama because he is half black. But the highest office in America is too important for those issues to matter. I am against Obama because he and Biden have both been proven bigger liars than the Republican candidates. I consider this article to be both racist and arrogant!

  • Posted By: ariziowa @ 10/27/2008 4:03:26 AM

    Tomorrow is a school day, little billy - oops, you don't go to school. However, it will be a nice day to exercise your play station skills.

  • Posted By: ariziowa @ 10/27/2008 3:30:39 AM

    Well, well, hillbilly - what is a "complete tool"? And what is ROTFL - LOL? Are you 12 years old billy?

  • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/27/2008 2:26:52 AM

    Get your facts straight:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp

    McCain Camp (*sigh*):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

    Obama resume:
    http://obamasresume.org/

    Obama senate voting record:
    http://www.opencongress.org/people/voting_history/400629_barack_obama/1

    Photographs show women at an anti-Palin rally held in Anchorage, Alaska.
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/palin/rally.asp

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:41:05 AM

      You know the types that the author is actually speaking about won't EVER read those links.

      I've read everything about McCain AND Obama. In fact, I was originally for McCain over Hillary or Obama, until around April where he really changed and for the worse; lashing out and acting in desperation. People read the article and don't even realize that they have chosen to FEAR being informed. Information is power--and a lot of you choose to be tools.

  • Posted By: chrispisme @ 10/26/2008 1:14:07 PM

    I notice you mention that it is estimated that Obama's skin color will cost him 6% points. That is an interesting study. Has anyone calculated how many percentage points John McCain has lost because of his skin color? If you 'jounalist', who of course report 'fairly' and are unbiased, want to talk about race in this election then make sure you talk about it both ways. Why is over 90% of African Americans voting for Obama? Is it just because they believe in his political views?
    In addition, what is the percentage of 'white' Americans voting for Obama in relation to their overall population here in America? If you say that 'race' is costing Obama points because of racism by 'white' Americans then, using your same study method, what does it say about African Americans?
    Finally, I'd like to share something, 'white' Americans who many obviously and vigorously support Obama, are kinda getting tired of hearing things like this. Especially when they always seem to be so one-sided. God knows that when the day comes when we all can get over this race thing, we will be that much stronger, but in saying that, as humans we are natuarally competetive and that will NEVER change. Whether it is I think my country is better than yours, or my state, or my city, or my neighborhood, or my street, or even my brother. We will always compete and we will always be different to every other human we encounter. It doesn't make us bad, it makes us human. In saying that I don't in anyway, shape or form think 'racism' is OK for ANY race to inflict upon another, but you (journalist) need to be fair about it when you report. Just a thought...

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 1:22:55 PM

      No, but we can talk about how many votes McCain will receive because of his skin color if Obama was white and named John Smith: I'd say like 30%. The point is that this candidate is incompetent and untrustworthy in seeing so many facts and history about him, along with his behavior of late, but so many are still voting for him.

      And PLEASE, you act like this country is filled with Blacks all over. You KNOW Blacks are still the minority by far, right? Don't try to make idiotic things up.

      • Posted By: chrispisme @ 10/26/2008 1:52:48 PM

        The point is drapidon it doesnt matter what the percentages are of white, black etc... are in the country, it matters what they are doing. And this was the intention of the author. If these studies find racism one way they they should look for it in all ways. Don't you get that? I'm not supporting Obama, am I a racist? And even if I did support him and I was white then what does that make me? Give me a break!

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:37:33 AM

          You tell me? You aren't supporting Obama. If you have good and TRUE reasons, then you are not.

          Most people--and read this board--do NOT fall under this group of informed voters with good and true reasons. That IS the point. So you tell me--are you racist?

  • Posted By: purpleconservative @ 10/26/2008 1:21:48 PM

    Mr Obama,

    Simply throwing money (ie our tax dollars) at problems will not fix them. This is the Obama doctrine.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 2:10:27 PM

      So you should be saying the same thing about Bush and McCain--they are throwing 700 billion at the bailout and are totally for it.

      McCain wants to throw another 300 billion at mortgage problems, something that Obama actually is against. So before you talk, check your facts.

      • Posted By: oregano @ 10/27/2008 1:58:08 AM

        Get your facts straight - Obama voted for the bailout

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:34:43 AM

          You're so stupid. McCain wants to put another 300 million in for mortgage bailout. It's in his freakin' policies and part of his talking points. WOW, if you don't even know this, what YOUR candidate is saying, what DO YOU KNOW?

          Get your facts straight--Jesus, the above article IS about YOU.

  • Posted By: danndickerson@hotmail.com @ 10/26/2008 1:22:44 PM

    So I have no common sense or decency if I vote for McCain?

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 2:11:01 PM

      Not necessarily. However, there are probably going to be a lot of cases where this rings true.

      • Posted By: oregano @ 10/27/2008 1:59:54 AM

        Rapidron: You are a (PUV) profoundly uninformed voter

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:33:07 AM

          I love how oregano calls people names, but will never actually answer with any information. Show how pathetic you are oregano. OR, next time actually respond with a thought--that would be a breath of fresh air.

  • Posted By: Tiger 58 @ 10/26/2008 1:23:30 PM

    Please,haven't we had enough of a nightmare for almost eight years? Does anyone ever consider that Senator Obama's mother was white?
    Mc Cain has never been President and where's his experience? 11 houses and thirteen carsand a pair of $400.00 shoes singing the anthem of he knows my condition. He is the same Golden Spoon Fed White man as Bush and I'm white and a combat veteran of Vietnam. The true hero's are the ones who never got to come home, not Mc Cain!

    • Posted By: planehudson @ 10/26/2008 1:30:03 PM

      WHO REALLY CARES WHAT EITHER OF THEIR RACE IS??? Why do people continually make this about race?? Is that because it's only blue smoke and mirrors to take away our attention from the real issues?? Voting "Present" a majority of the time does not qualify one to lead! Yes, he showed up, but did he take a stand?? We need a strong LEADER not someone who just shows up and says "I"m present"...we're all present! Now who has the experience to lead US out of this mess that is a result of both parties unwillingness to work together for the good of all? We need a stong leader with experience, not just someone who sounds good or looks good that has duped the media with his eloquent speech and good looks!

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 2:08:54 PM

        All the while we see McCain taking a stand on an issue and then changing it a few months later in order to try to win the presidency. That looks pretty desperate.

        Additionally, he preys on people's fears and paranoia ABOUT race. Thus--that is why we care about RACE in this ELECTION. Telling people not to see it is just trying to cover up something very sick about today's society. You cure sickness, you don't let it infest.

        • Posted By: oregano @ 10/27/2008 2:01:35 AM

          Rapidron: Your profound ignorance is showing. Put down the koolaid and do some home-work

          • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:32:00 AM

            Try actually answering a post before just calling 'ignorance'--it makes you look like an idiot when you don't.

            Just a tip.

    • Posted By: Proudrepmiss @ 10/26/2008 2:18:06 PM

      No sir the ones served are the heros plain and simple and you do your brothers in arms a grave disservice with comments like that. I am the daughter or a Vietnam Vet , 2 tours not drafted, signed up when he was 17 Sargent by 18. 4 purple hearts and a slew of other medals he didn't even want to claim. I did for him along with his mom and younger sister. He is now basicly dying from complications from agent orange that has attacked every vital organ in his body. He doesn't wear the hats or the t-shirts and he has only talked to me about Vietnam about 5 times in my 30 years. He is a HERO he is one of many sir and so is John Mccain. Vote the way you want and so will I and so will he. We will vote for someone who knows what needs to be done and will do it .
      The proud republican daughter of a proud republican hero.

  • Posted By: ACustomer @ 10/26/2008 10:07:03 PM

    The media just doesn't get it. You folks have pumped this guy up to be the greatest thing since Jesus! He is the medias' "Golden Child" He & the Mrs. can do no wrong. & if you dare to disagree with them well, you MUST be a racist! You couldn't have waited for TWO YEARs to hear HOW he's gonna do everything he promises to do! You can't be that smart Mr Joe six pack.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:26:46 AM

      You're the one who just said that he is the greatest thing since Jesus: that's blasphemous and I resent that.

      You probably have not listened to any of his policies nor read any of his stands or history, and you come out here to be a tool for McCain. Why? Tell me why, if it is not because of race? You've chosen the path of ignorance, and so it's hard to fight against these charges I know. Do you just hate democrats? That would at least be one step better.

  • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:08:10 PM

    Get your facts straight:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp

    This says it all:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp

    • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:11:26 PM

      McCain Camp:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

      Obama resume: http://obamasresume.org/

      • Posted By: jblackwell88 @ 10/26/2008 11:13:36 PM

        Don't care.

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:24:52 AM

          Yes jblackwell: plug your ears and close your eyes! The truth is out there so hide! Remain ignorant with all your might!

  • Posted By: alaskan buffalo @ 10/26/2008 10:09:37 PM

    BSIG, do your bloody research, properly, of the past. Ronny should've been impeached only for a massive trail of fall guys. George snr., so much we DON'T know, yet should, and let us never forget, unfortunately, George W. Innocent people dying across the globe, going broke, and hating the Amercans. By God, you republicans have it all worked out!

    • Posted By: BSIG @ 10/26/2008 10:23:21 PM

      Speaking of "DON't Know, Yet Should". Why do we not know anything about Obama's past, and no NEWS media is inclinded to look into any of it. We are about to elect the next president of the United States and many people are more than happy to vote for Obama just because he is a good speaker. I think we really should know much more about this guy before we elect him president.

      • Posted By: billysid57 @ 10/27/2008 12:31:14 AM

        Hitler was a good speaker too, so was Stalin.

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:24:06 AM

          Nope we vote of Obama due to his policies and the fact that he has been the most competent out on the campaign trail. We vote Obama because he takes the classy route, instead of McCain or Palin who have tried to grab your vote out of instilling fear in you. Both McCain and Palin speak just fine, although it is the content of their words that is idiotic. You're just voting McCain because you want to be as ignorant as possible and vote for something familiar without thinking, researching or anything. Truly pathetic.

  • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:14:32 PM

    Get your facts straight:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/obama.asp

    McCain Camp (*sigh*):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

    Obama resume:
    http://obamasresume.org/

    Obama senate voting record:
    http://www.opencongress.org/people/voting_history/400629_barack_obama/1

    • Posted By: billysid57 @ 10/27/2008 12:30:37 AM

      Sorry, voting "present" the majority of the time doesn't constitute representing your constituency. So, the next time Russia invades a neighboring country he'll just vote "present".

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:21:33 AM

        So you didn't even read the link leading to actual facts. Keeping yourself ignorant huh? Pathetic.

  • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:18:15 PM

    Photographs show women at an anti-Palin rally held in Anchorage, Alaska.
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/palin/rally.asp

    • Posted By: jblackwell88 @ 10/26/2008 11:13:17 PM

      Don't care.

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:20:53 AM

        Close your eyes and plug your ears jblackwell! Be afraid of the truth!

        tool.

  • Posted By: izme @ 10/26/2008 10:21:56 PM

    Think about the approach that the Obama campaign staff has taken. They have trashed Sarah Palin. So what should we learn about their attitude toward women?
    They have trashed "Joe the plumber" So what should we learn about their attitude toward small business people?
    They have trashed Western Pennsylvanians. So what should we learn about their attitude toward rural Americans?
    YET they have not condemned ACORN for trying to "fix" the election. So what should we learn about their attitude toward corruption?
    They have not condemned Bill Ayers for being a non-repentant domestic terrorist. So what should we learn about their attitude toward radical domestic terrorism?
    They have not condemned Rev. Wright for being anti-American. So what should we learn about their attitude toward anti-American sentiment?
    They have not condemned Tony Rezko for political corruption. So what should we learn about their attitude toward political corruption.
    They don't like women, small business people and rural Americans.
    Do we want Obama in the White House?

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:20:02 AM

      Sarah Palin trashed herself. Joe the Plumber was a liar wanting 15 minutes of fame and will actually be affected positively through Obama's policies. ACORN has been investigated thoroughly and you just refuse to see the results. Obama condemned Ayer's acts. Obama condemned Wright's positions. The list goes on and on. Keep them coming izme--you show us that you don't ever research but just talk out of your ass. Ignorant tool.

    • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:26:30 PM

      You forgot that Obama also kills kittens.

      McCain Camp (*sigh*):
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

      • Posted By: izme @ 10/26/2008 10:37:48 PM

        I also heard that he plans to over tax anyone with the name Hal.

  • Posted By: alaskan buffalo @ 10/26/2008 10:28:02 PM

    Mr ACustomer. Yes the guy has charisma, and more. Yet he has new ideas, fresh and welcoming, something maybe not in your geographical or mental mind. But do we really want 4-8 more years of more or less the same thing, with the added danger of having THAT VP!!! C'mon, see sense, for us, and for literally the rest of the free world...

    • Posted By: izme @ 10/26/2008 10:33:48 PM

      Yes Obama does have new ideas...they are called Socialism/Marxism. That is something this nation has never experienced before. Are we selling the souls of our children and grandchildren and denying them the freedom we have had the privilege to experience?

      • Posted By: jblackwell88 @ 10/26/2008 11:12:49 PM

        Next thing you know, we'll be "spreading the wealth" in our schools. A students will be giving part of their grades to unfortunate F students.

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:17:07 AM

          Hey, guess what, McCain stated that people making more than $250,000 should pay more taxes to balance things out. So yes, McCain is 'spreading the wealth' as well. Check it out at youtube. Or, just be ignorant.

  • Posted By: USAFChief @ 10/26/2008 10:28:15 PM

    Yes there is racisim in America...98% of blacks are voting for BHO. If 98% of whites were voting for McCain what would happen? Riots. If you think Obama will bring this country together you are blind or insane. This country will be devided racially and politically. Obama is a racist (sat in Wright's church for 20 years and listened to him talk about his hate for whites and America and he didn't leave until he was pressured) and he is the most liberal person in Congress....how is he going to bring anyone together. Look at all the hate out there now and multiply it by 10. America is lost in confusion and ignorance.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:16:03 AM

      So you're saying Obama is racist because he went to church? You're an idiot.

      McCain is clearly the one who has been campaigning completely as a demagogue. Don't know what this means?? LOOK IT UP THEN! (yeah right i know you won't--you'd rather stay ignorant)

    • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:30:59 PM

      You forgot to mention he's also the anti-christ.

      Whant to see bigotry? McCain Camp
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRqcfqiXCX0

  • Posted By: TCHERRY @ 10/26/2008 10:28:51 PM

    I am a negro, a black, an african ameican. Because I am now being called an African American, that should tell you how long I have been voting. I have always voted Democrat even if I did not like the candidate. No one ever question that I was voting for the white candidate just becuase he was white. I voted for him just because he was a democrate. We now have an African American running for President and if the polls are correct, he will win. However polls are just that, polls. If Obama loses, it will because white americans could nto bring themselve to vote for an African American for president. That is the only reason Obama will lose. Lets hope that the common sense and decency of the American people will prove me (a skeptic) wrong.

    Tammy in Virginia Beach

    • Posted By: HAL--- @ 10/26/2008 10:36:01 PM

      True words. If Obama loses, it will be because of his race. Everything else is just a lame excuse to cover up the truth.

      • Posted By: jblackwell88 @ 10/26/2008 11:11:08 PM

        You Dems have got it down pat. In the future just pick a black candidate - he'll never lose because of the issues. White guilt will keep everyone in line.

        • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/27/2008 2:14:42 AM

          We're not trying to make you guilty, we're just telling it like it is. Obama is a better candidate in every way. Experts all across the line, including Republican politician with numbers growing have expressed this.

          The fact that you refuse to see this, speaks volumes about you and your desire for ignorance.

          Btw, REpublicans just have to pick a white candidate--then you'll vote for him no matter what. See mine even makes more sense.

  • Posted By: kevinfunster @ 10/26/2008 2:16:45 PM

    We all know race is an issue. What percentage of Blacks will vote for Obama? What percentage of Whites will vote for McCain? What per centage of HIspanics will vote....etc what percentage of Asians will vote...etc. Hey the central difference and choice here is Very Liberal vs Moderate Right. And guess what? John McCain will win because He represents the MAJORITY of Americans......spin it as you will there is enough hatred and racism to go around in ALL ethnic groups in this country....no one group has the market on it....Just remember: Very Liberal vs Moderate Right.....have a great day and get out and Vote!

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 2:33:00 PM

      Try moderate liberal Obama, and FAR FAR right for McCain.

      So you're wrong and biased. McCain is far right and has plans to tax the middle class, while his wealthy friends reap the benefits. Just remember this, and have a great day and get out and VOTE!

      • Posted By: oregano @ 10/27/2008 2:14:32 AM

        Rapidron!: McCain is a moderate. You are bringing down the collective intelligence quotient of this board. If you don't wise up - you may be asked to go to the Huffington Post where all anybody does is write stupid comments

    • Posted By: stone5150 @ 10/26/2008 2:58:20 PM

      McCain will rape our country for all it's worth. he did it to the Savings and Loans, he did it Arizona. With Bible Spice as his sidekick/nurse, they will destroy what Bush didn't have time to finish.

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