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  • Posted By: RosieAndretti @ 10/26/2008 10:29:32 AM

    I see comparisons of Obama to JFK! I voted for a man MCCAIN! Not a puppet or a mouse who has to stumble & mumble over his words in a speech because his ear piece is telling him what to say.
    I thank god we have men in the forces protecting us everyday. I met a very unique man in the Army.
    He's fearless, smart & know's whats right! Thank God he's protecting us!!
    OBAMA IS A TURKEY!
    OBAMA will sell us out in a heart beat! I went to a functon the other night & they sang the National anthem!
    I'll bet Obama doesn't even know the words!!

    • Posted By: Fisherman144 @ 10/26/2008 10:51:25 AM

      Rosie - Do you know the words to our National Anthem? Forget the polls and start to see the desire for McCain to continue the Bush policies....he's said he would. Are you happy with the economic disaster that we're in and perpetuating throughout the world? It would be better that you continue the apathy and not vote at all.

      • Posted By: tiredof the same olepolitics @ 10/26/2008 11:37:06 AM

        Fisherman144...It is the Democratic controlled Congress that has gotten us in this economic nightmare. It is all staged so they can win the 2008 election. Except the people of the USA are smater than that...they recognize a pig even of it is wearing new lipstick!!

        • Posted By: grock40 @ 10/26/2008 2:29:04 PM

          sameol - you've been asleep the last 8 years if you think this meltdown started 2 years ago.

  • Posted By: nobama-bidnsider @ 10/26/2008 2:24:42 PM

    ust read your latest fluff piece on Newsweek, "Why McCain Won"

    You failed to mention one reason Why McCain Won, there is a group out there, a certain Demographic, that simply hates boomers. Gen-X. It took exactly two boomer presidents to drive this country into bankruptcy. Your God Clinton, give me a break, jackass is as dirty as they come. Obama? You see Jon, the thing is that as President you need to have a moral center, because there will eventually be a situation where you cannot rule by consensus or polling, you will need to look inside for the correct path. And like most if not all of your trend sucking boomers, your boy Obama lacks this. He sold out (sorry, bought in) a long time ago. It is about time an adult gets back in the white house. Just look around at a tattered country, once you boomers got power, the gloves got taken off, you figured out that less for someone else equaled more for you.

    The use of your media soapbox as a bully pulpit is shameful. As is the overwhelming media bias for Obama. What with his long list of accomplishments, I think he should just stand on his own merit. Make no mistake about it, if he were white, it would be a Hillary and someone else campaign. Oh, there was that little thing of the 22nd amendment, but WTF, they are Clintons.

    You failed to mention one reason Why McCain Won, there is a group out there, a certain Demographic, that simply hates boomers. Gen-X. It took exactly two boomer presidents to drive this country into bankruptcy. Your God Clinton, give me a break, jackass is as dirty as they come. Obama? You see Jon, the thing is that as President you need to have a moral center, because there will eventually be a situation where you cannot rule by consensus or polling, you will need to look inside for the correct path. And like most if not all of your trend sucking boomers, your boy Obama lacks this. He sold out (sorry, bought in) a long time ago. It is about time an adult gets back in the white house. Just look around at a tattered country, once you boomers got power, the gloves got taken off, you figured out that less for someone else equaled more for you.

    The use of your media soapbox as a bully pulpit is shameful. As is the overwhelming media bias for Obama. What with his long list of accomplishments, I think he should just stand on his own merit. Make no mistake about it, if he were white, it would be a Hillary and someone else campaign. Oh, there was that little thing of the 22nd amendment, but WTF, they are Clintons.

    • Posted By: NoGuilt @ 10/26/2008 2:28:48 PM

      Right on bro. I totally feel this way. My parents are boomers and for these reasons, I can hardly stand talking to them.

  • Posted By: NoGuilt @ 10/26/2008 2:17:42 PM

    Political power. Look at the Clintons. Sold out white power structure for black nationalist agenda. They mutually played white folks to get paid - in power, access.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 2:28:48 PM

      NoGuilt: you forgot to say, 'WHITE POWER' at the end of your comment.

  • Posted By: stinger4290 @ 10/26/2008 2:28:22 PM

    MartinCarmel the reality is the America I live in is sick of the Republican's agenda to preserve wealth at the top by destroying the middle class. I am sure you know that this is only accomplished by creating a larger lower class. Poor people do not save money they have to live within the confines of living paycheck to paycheck which is the way the REAL Republicans like it. They like an Merica where people are forced to work till they die and will do it for pennies. Well I am sick of it and want to take my country back from the people who belive that wealth never changes hands it is only handed down.

  • Posted By: BearBacker @ 10/26/2008 2:27:34 PM

    The Messiah is a silver-tongued Marxist who just happens to be black. All one needs to do is look at HIS RECORD and HIS FRIENDS. Aside from endorsements by otherwise "good" peopl like Powell, he is also endorsed by Louis Farrakhan, Cuba's Castro brothers, Khadaffi, Chavez, Iran's leadership, and virtually every other third world leader of America's enemies... and Newsweek thinks it's a racial issue? Mr. Alter, I think you may be one of those "LIVS" of whom you write.

  • Posted By: Al in Illinois @ 10/26/2008 2:26:41 PM

    I don't have the slightest concern about race. It isn't even a part of my decision. I DO have a concern about my wallet. I am a small businessman. I am already taxed into oblivion. I don't want my taxes to go up and I don't want to see an administration with pie-in-the-sky dreams about programs for every conceivable need. Who is going to pay for those programs? Not the 43% of Americans who don't pay income taxes. No, those folks will be taking advantage of the programs. The tab will be picked up by people like me who are putting in long hours and breaking their backs just so they can send more than half of everything they earn to some governmental body somewhere. Last year, between state, local, federal, property and sales taxes along with mandatory unemployment insurance I was allowed to keep about 48 cents out of every dollar I earned. That's outrageous and that's under a Republican administration without state funded healthcare. Add programs, add bailouts, add people to the doles with their hands out and it is only going to get worse. I can't take any more. I'm voting for McCain.

  • Posted By: cuteccr @ 10/26/2008 2:25:57 PM

    Any presidential race should never be about color of skin but about experience to run our country, just like no Democrat nor Republican should be chosen strictly because of the party they are associated with. It is all about WHO will be the best leader, and who has a proven record to lead.

  • Posted By: NoGuilt @ 10/26/2008 2:25:48 PM

    Hopefully Christians haven't confused Poitical Correctness with Christianity.

    No terrorist attacks in the United States since 9-11-01. Why is Bush so unpopular?

  • Posted By: unionmade321 @ 10/26/2008 2:25:45 PM

    if he losses ,the lower middle class and working class ,might as well give up and let the neo fascists try to take over theworld reinstate the draft and kiss your kids goodbye,god help michigan

  • Posted By: CouldCareLessAnymore @ 10/26/2008 2:25:35 PM

    "Oh and by the way the media is omitting an essential component about the Obama campaign, that if he should lose there will riots in the streets."

    Bring it on, i`m ready to take out some boofers...

  • Posted By: kupukupu @ 10/26/2008 2:24:51 PM

    YES, IT COULD HAPPEN. TOO BAD IT WOUL DISPLEASE THE WRITER SO MUCH. TSK TSK. COODOS TO MARTIN CAREMEL. RUTH CARPENTER

  • Posted By: theoriginalmissz @ 10/26/2008 2:20:07 PM

    The media is very liberal and quite biased on its coverage of both candidates for president. What they are forgetting is that the majority of Americans are quite conservative and Christian. They make fun of both those facts. Also they constantly belittle McCain/Palin and lavish compliments on Obama/Biden, they think that the majority of Americans are stupid and not well read, garnishing all their information from television. Obama is more smug and arrogant than Bill Clinton ever was. He is very elitist and dosen't expect the undercurrent that will most likely be a backlash incurring a stinging defeat as he believes his own media HYPE.

    The Electoral College was created to prevent MOB RULE. The USA is a Republic not a true democracy, so if the popular vote counted for anything except State government, then the most populated states would be able to decide who would win the election.

    The Founding Fathers encouraged us to be watchful of politicians and the laws they add to the Consitiution and we:

    Warned you of the dangers of excessive taxation. Now you labor nearly six months of the year to pay taxes at all levels as your economy suffocates under this cruel burden.

    Warned you of the dangers of foreign entanglements. Now thousands of men and women suffer and die in foreign lands while your government plans a military draft.

    Warned you of the dangers of government spending. Now your growing National Debt stands at 8 trillion and your babies are debt slaves from the day they are born.

    Warned you of the dangers of a private Central Bank (The Federal Reserve) and a debt-based monetary system. Now you drown in credit card debt as you lose your homes to foreclosure.

    Warned you to obey the Constiution because power corrupts. Now a secretive government can spy on you and detain you at will under the guise of "National Security."


    Warned you of the dangers of political parites. Now you have two powerful parties that conspire against the people, plundering you while they pretend to oppose each other.

    Warned you keep your nation sovereign and independent. Now you submit to UN and NAFTA authority as your borders are diliberately left open to endless illegal immigration.

    Warned you to be distrustful of government. But you believe the sugarcoated falsehoods of ambitious politicians and now you no longer know who to trust or what to believe.

    Warned you of the importance of an honest, independent and unbiased press. Now your centralized "Mainstream Media" is full of propaganda, distortions, and omissions.

    Warned you that the price of liberty was eternal vigilance. But while you were distracted by the ballgames an TV show, government stole your liberty and bankrupted your children.

    Oh and by the way the media is omitting an essential component about the Obama campaign, that if he should lose there will riots in the streets. Check out this website: http://www.theroot.com/id/48479

    • Posted By: NoGuilt @ 10/26/2008 2:24:48 PM

      Yes. Hopefully those Christians haven't confused Poitical Correctness with Christianity.

  • Posted By: 1easylay @ 10/26/2008 9:39:53 AM

    Oh and TEXAN.............in case you don't read the paper like your leader, Bush.......................WE ARE A SOCIALIST COUNTRY NOW THAT WE HAD TO BAIL OUT THE FINANCIAL, AUTO, INSURANCE AND NEXT THE HEALTH INDUSTRY DUE TO REPUBLINIST DEREGULATION AND *** OF THE MIDDLE CLASS.

    Pull your head out of your butt and wake up. YOUR PARTY turnned America into a socialist nation and the DEMS are America's only hope, you poorly educated fool.

    • Posted By: s8demon @ 10/26/2008 2:24:22 PM

      Hey ass, do you realize that the Dems have been a majority in Congress for 2 years and, we are going from bad to worse

  • Posted By: rick440 @ 10/26/2008 9:34:29 AM

    McCain will WIN because the hard working folks in the US do not want their money "redistributed", they do not want non-payers get healthcare for free. they are tired of free-loaders getting everything no-charge from the Democratic party. The mantra from Obama is - vote for me and I will shift the money back to you, so you don't have to work for it!! Even with the ultra-liberal media backing Obama on TV, NPR radio, magazines, newspapers, etc....Obama will still lose!!

    • Posted By: ArJay5000 @ 10/26/2008 9:50:24 AM

      The majority of people would WANT to work. However if they can't afford a decent education they dont get a decent job and the problem continues. What person does not want to see people get a better education and apply themselves for a better life? And if you could afford to help why wouldn't you?
      Because Americans are greedy.
      You are the richest nation in the world however 45 million people live in poverty in your own backyard. You are the richest nation however you spend more on defence than feeding other poor nations that are not as lucky either geographically or they are in civil war. You are the world's worst polluter per capita however you will not commit to reducing carbon outputs in line with EVERY other country in the world.
      Compassion could do the USA a whole lot of good, both domestically and internationally.
      In voicing this rant, know that I still respect what the USA stands for... however I believe the people of the USA could demand a lot more of their leaders that would lead to a better perception of the USA. Currently, the world is watching your election unfold, and the American people will be judged on their decision.

      • Posted By: IBZee @ 10/26/2008 10:40:24 AM

        I can tell you are not an american and you are jealous of that fact. As you are ashamed of which country you belong to, I cannot point out the facts on how much your citizens are laboured by your politics. How much your country pollutes. I will point out that not EVERY country is reducing carbon emissions. Yours might be one of those countries that is lying about their carbon emissions.

        • Posted By: ArJay5000 @ 10/26/2008 11:07:45 AM

          Yes, I am not American. As to being jealous of that? No. I am Australian, and I am proud to be Aussie, and yes we pollute badly. However, we have put in a plan to reduce our carbon emmissions. That was not my point though. My point was that America will be judged by this election result and the actions taken by the next administration. Being judged by an Australian may not be much of a problem, we in Australia have health, infrastructure and a great living standard. The USA being judged by 3rd world countries with many people living below the poverty line with nothing to lose, who may be easily swayed to terrorist activities is the problem.
          I hope for the good of the world that the USA votes democrat. Another 4 years of republican ideology is a disaster for the world. McBush is not the answer, and let's be honest here, McCain's team will consist of people that are now aligned with Bush.

          • Posted By: IBZee @ 10/26/2008 12:21:28 PM

            An Aussie. Sometimes I read and watch about Aussie life and politics. Sometimes I wonder why they do things like that down under, like electing a booger eating prime minister. But I figure it is your country, if you want that person leading you it is your country.
            As my wife is from Korea ( she employes many Aussie to teach in Korea) I do care what other countries thinko f the US. However, I do not let them sway how I think. They do not have a clue of the total picture of what is america .

            • Posted By: ArJay5000 @ 10/26/2008 2:23:28 PM

              What is the total picture of America? 45million people homeless. An economy in ruin. A healthcare system in ruin. (Australia, UK, Canada all have "socialised" healthcare. Are we socialist countries? Nope. Market capitalists.)
              Good luck if McCain wins. The fact that people have forgotten about Palin being a heartbeat away from the presidency if McCain can't hang on 4 years. (Has he released his health records?)

  • Posted By: unionmade321 @ 10/26/2008 2:22:57 PM

    low to middle income people might as well give up and join the fascists if that happens and got help michigan

  • Posted By: missdot @ 10/26/2008 2:22:53 PM

    I believe that a president should be elected based on judgement and leadership qualities. Barack Obama can and will restore America's standing throughout the world, raise of the issues of healthcare, control lobbyists, adrress environmental issues, and focus on the middle class. The rich has gained tremendously throughout this administration while the midlle class has suffered. The Republicans ease on regulations or a better term free market has led the country into crisis. Why is that Dems have to come in and clean up the Republicans mess? The Great Depression=repubs, the 80"s recession and final the current crisis? Obama/Biden 08. By the way, socialized medicine does work. America is ranked at least 29 in infant mortality. Change is on the way!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: CouldCareLessAnymore @ 10/26/2008 2:21:13 PM

    If he loses the White House won`t have a permanent stank...

  • Posted By: MartinCarmel @ 10/26/2008 2:20:57 PM

    Lesson in history:
    This is the same nation that RE-elected an unpopular George W. Bush during an unpopular war less that 4 years ago. Obama is seen by many as a pure liberal, while Kerry really was not. Translation: McCain will win this election. And the racial issue of our time will be upon us when anyone white is accused of racism as McCain takes the Presidency.

  • Posted By: ChacB @ 10/26/2008 2:18:01 PM

    On November 5, none of this "sound and fury" will count. Only the final vote. If YOU haven't voted, you have no right to complain. Everyone, get out and vote. Support your candidate no matter who he is or what party he belongs to. That is what democracy and this country are all about. A proud american who has voted in every national election since 1952.

    • Posted By: E-caza @ 10/26/2008 2:20:50 PM

      ChacB is right, people. No matter who you vote for, get out there and let your voice be heard. That is the most important thing.

  • Posted By: 1easylay @ 10/26/2008 1:18:52 PM

    Only people with ALOT of money, or are too stupid to know any better or in plain english, racist would vote for McCain.

    His choice of Palin and stating she "Is the most qualified VP pick ever" proves he's demented and heading towards a full blown alzheimers attack.

    McCain isn't what scares me most. Although he's completely out-of-touch with modern society and problems, the thought of that lying, deceiving, self serving hack having to take over as POTUS is what scares me and I think most of the intelligent Americans, most.

    She has no place in an executive level position, especially President or VP.

    She can only do so much damge in a state that's basically a big iceberg, but the whole country is another story.

    So Barack will be tested. Big f_ck_ng deal. Kennedy was tested his first year with the threat of nuclear appocalypse, but he ignored the majority of his advisers telling him to attack Cuba with nukes and saved the world from certain devestation. He passed with flying colors, just like Barack would.

    McCain and Failin would've launched an attack with no proof, like Bush did in Iraq and then we wouldn't be alive today to tell the tale.

    Thank god aRepublinist wasn't in office back then or we wouldn't be here today.

    • Posted By: DB-Akron @ 10/26/2008 2:19:57 PM

      Voting for or against a candidate because they are black does not make them a racists. They may only be prejuduced or fearful base on everything they are fed by the daily media stories. My mom is scared to death of black people because of all the robbery and murders she sees black people doing on the evening news!

    • Posted By: DB-Akron @ 10/26/2008 2:14:36 PM

      Whether voting for or against a candidate who is black is still racism.

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