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  • Posted By: thlsralv @ 10/26/2008 1:39:11 PM

    Jonathan Alter is probably the only person who would have the audacity (yes, it's the Obama keyword) to write this ridiculous article. What a joke of a journalist.

  • Posted By: E-caza @ 10/26/2008 1:34:57 PM

    I found this article to be extremely insulting. I will be voting for Senator McCain on Nov. 4th because I agree with his approach towards many of the issues that matter to me (healthcare, the War in Iraq, gun-control) and disagree with Senator Obama on those and other issues. Having my choice reduced to a matter of simple bigotry if I don't support an African-American whose stance that I happen to disagree with is disgusting.

    • Posted By: bojones1 @ 10/26/2008 1:39:04 PM

      I wholeheartedly agree. Shame on the author, and shame on newsweek.

  • Posted By: clayd @ 10/26/2008 1:38:50 PM

    The real fear of the Obama team is what if the judge in Penn. rules he's not elagable to be president of the U.S. We'll see lawsuits for years and the nedia might even report on it. Now if it was McCain it would all ready be all over the news.

  • Posted By: juliedsc @ 10/26/2008 1:38:44 PM

    Obama has been handpicked by the media to become president. The number of attacks on McCain and Palin go beyond bias to assurance of an Obama Victory. I completely agree that people will vote for or against Obama purely on the basis of race. The fact of the matter is that his economic and foreign policies will not work. Israel knows first hand that their very existence is in jeopardy with an Obama presidency. This is not political bantering, but a fact. Apparently Joe knows this, why else did he make the comment that Obama will be tested within 6 months of taking office, GUARANTEED? What memo did they get? Is there a potential for WWIII? Israel v. Iran, with Russia, North Korea, China, etc. fighting alongside Iran. Just a theory. What do you think Joe meant?

  • Posted By: skyenglish @ 10/26/2008 12:36:38 PM

    In reading some of these comments, it seem that lot of McCain supporters are out of touch with the fact that racism still lives in the hearts of some Americans... The article never said that all of McCain???s supports were racist, only a percentage... Although the percentage is small, because White Americans are still the majority, it account for a large number of votes. Wakeup people, racism still lives in your families, neighborhoods, schools, towns, cities and your country... Pointing out racism and knowing that it???s alive should not make us angry; so, if you just realize that change has no color, hope will save us all...

    • Posted By: donewithdems @ 10/26/2008 1:37:23 PM

      Hmmm. Interestiong. I suppose because I supported Alan Keyes in the primaries and after he dropped out, I eventually threw my support to McCain, that means I'm racist in the final count. Think again. It's because your candidate hides his background, has no stable answers as to how he's paying for his plans, let alone implementing them. And what's this I hear about his land of birth? Why is he afraid to produce a VALID birth certificate? This guy is scary because he's so darned evasive. I read Sarah Palin's book last week and now I'm certain this woman is capable of strongly taking over the reins of the Oval Office if the need arises. She's down to earth and sensible.Enter Your Comment

    • Posted By: david001 @ 10/26/2008 1:06:48 PM

      Oh my god, are you an idiot or what. Black people are voting for Obama because he is black. What would you call that?

    • Posted By: FloridaPalmFlower @ 10/26/2008 12:53:18 PM

      Good to know that someone else understood the differences and the facts.

    • Posted By: The Republicrats @ 10/26/2008 12:51:57 PM

      Hope doesn't save anyone and unfortunately that is what most Obama supporters think. OBama and team plan on stripping America of its wealth and individual freedoms. Government will control all functions and hard working, tax paying Americans will pay the consequences. Sounds like a great deal, doesn't it?

  • Posted By: spiritdml @ 10/26/2008 12:56:25 PM

    In only 19 months of office the disgrace that is 6-Pack Palin -- the most ME FIRST and most offensive woman I have ever in my life seen -- managed to incite no less than 3 ethics investigations against her -- abuse of power; expense account fraud and building contractor fraud

    Great going Repulibcans by all means allow this atrocious woman within 500 yards of the white house

    BTW why does no media report on these investigations which are all ongoing? Is it because WEVERY SINGLE media outlet is owned by the Republican war machine and there is no longer any free press in this once great nation

    so by all means vote these vile people McCainb & Palin in so we can lose the rest of our freedom

    Obama will restore our constitutional rights but McCain / Palin supporters cannot be under a dictatorship fast enough

    • Posted By: sf2145 @ 10/26/2008 1:06:42 PM

      Where in the world do you live??? Under a rock??? The media has blasted Palin sinc the day she was announced. The medis is owned by the Liberals not the Republicans!! What a fool.....

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 1:37:19 PM

        'Biased against'... why not? She gives the media so much ammunition. So what you're saying is that you would rather negative things about McCain/Palin not come to light? What you're saying is you want these incompetent liars to win no matter what? That's highly dubious of you.

  • Posted By: ajironworks4usa @ 10/26/2008 1:37:15 PM

    Select Here to See Video World Terrorism Leaders Support Obama - Why?

    http://www.ameripac.org/video


  • Posted By: bames @ 10/26/2008 12:56:59 PM

    I am a registered republican but can't find it in my heart to vote for McCain/Palin. He has acted horrible during this election process and it was very poor judgment for him to select Palin as his running mate. I have read McCain's background material and that of his wife and with all this mess with Palin violating her own state's ethic laws I will be one of many switching parties this year.

  • Posted By: TheVigil @ 10/26/2008 1:35:29 PM

    I'm not sure how what I really think of this article. It reminds me too much of those "what if" scenarios you see in science fiction or videogames or whatnot.

  • Posted By: purpleconservative @ 10/26/2008 1:02:51 PM

    Where's the outrage from dems about the Obama camp trying to CENSOR the media when they ask the tough questions. Is Obama a socialist or a communist? That may be the question.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 1:35:10 PM

      He's neither. Question answered. Now what are you: ignorant or just paranoid?

  • Posted By: chrispisme @ 10/26/2008 1:35:06 PM

    This message is for ATRIVERA15 and others looking for what he or she is looking for in her post. 1st go to youtube.com and type in anti McCain videos there are about 6000 or so. You can surely find whatever it is you think democrats don't do at their rallies. Also, if you want, search for Madonna or John Cucask or Whoopi Goldberg to name a few. I'm sure if you see what they have to say about McCain you might change your mind about your 'noble' democrats. Both sides do it so, again, come on get over it.

  • Posted By: ajironworks4usa @ 10/26/2008 1:34:50 PM

    Shocking Video Unearthed Democrats in their own words Covering up the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Scam that caused our Economic Crisis.....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MGT_cSi7Rs&ytsession=o5F1eBga3fHmWoG58l0c3ToOnZphiDSY6koYmX_PIliYWRrgEYer2ynKvOKMR89eHpB9oKE-QRYV_WQpgx8B7dFDBNePCwKMR1ve8ZLDbB0z9k4ShmFjhWnN9nINx3OzUPT9phj190Hbzord3IpIW8L0z8OqPh0ZOfS04ZA2aq1paGb8cTmj4IGfSw8W_NWXXFpmrUsIsthJZW5V_PDRlLSlKXKbznTHm81gedDlUYmVmV8bDPEjr6Ljr_qVnQJ-

    EVIDENCE FOUND!!! Clinton administration's "BANK AFFIRMATIVE ACTION" They forced banks to make BAD LOANS and ACORN and Obama's tie to all of it!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivmL-lXNy64

  • Posted By: Moderate in Seattle @ 10/26/2008 1:34:45 PM

    I think if Obama loses it will be due to organizations like Newsweek. Your endless bias in his favor, erasing any sign of impartiality, Alter's demands that HRC quit even though the prolonged battle actually helped him, and lastly diatribes like this that even a college educated man like myself find elitist.
    Obama will win, not because he is a great candidate, because he's the best of the two candidates. A strong GOP challenger could have made this a tighter race and maybe could have made this a squeaker that breaks late to the right. McCain's campaign has been so mind-numbingly inept that I echo Jon Stewart's comment "Are you even trying anymore?"
    Commentaries like this, being printed in the weeks before the election, going on how if Obama loses that it's sign that America's ignorant, or is declining a great challenge of the 21st century is hogwash.
    I'm voting for him, but I don't care about his color or his "change". I believe the man is smart, organized, and is capable of surrounding himself with people who he'll actually listen to and will make the best decisions based on their qualified assessments.
    So please Newsweek, stop telling us how the 45% of the nation that will vote for McCain are a bunch of inbred, racist, ignorant, didn't finish high school, gun loving hicks. Please admit that McCain is a fine candidate, he's just ran a bad campaign and isn't as gifted as Obama is in leadership skills.

  • Posted By: BearBacker @ 10/26/2008 1:34:20 PM

    It's pretty sad that the libs rely on "Low Information Voters" to carry their agenda of BIGGER/GOVERNMENT & HIGHER TAXES. Isn't "LIV" a synonym for "ignorant"? Indeed the Messiah might win... but only with a big boost from those "ignorants" and a media that has lost track of factual, unbiased reporting.

  • Posted By: ajironworks4usa @ 10/26/2008 1:34:08 PM

    OBAMA MEMBER OF CHICAGO NEW PARTY?

    ALERT!!! Please read new evidence uncovered (with photos), Obama is a member of the Socialist Chicago New Party - whose mission is to infiltrate the Democratic Party with it's members. This is NO JOKE!! Read and share!!

    http://www.youdecide2008.com/2008/10/24/barack-obama-the-radical-chicago-new-party-socialist-with-evidence/

    http://newzeal.blogspot.com/2008/10/obama-file-41-obama-was-new-party.html

    While the New Party itself was not a legitimate party, what is scarier is that New Party proponents and supporters wanted to infiltrate the Democratic Party to move it towards socialism since they believed it was too entrenched in corporate interests.

    What we???re seeing today with Barack Obama running for President as a Democrat is the culmination of the New Party???s ultimate plan, to install radical left-wing socialists into prominent offices under the guise of the Democratic Party. Barack Obama is the textbook plan the Chicago New Party radicals have been waiting for.

    Take this directly from the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America website which congratulates Barack Obama on his primary victory while running for the Illinois State Senate in 1996:

    ...this election is between Capitalism and Stalinism



  • Posted By: Surrey @ 10/26/2008 1:04:11 PM

    Barack is a class act rarely seen in American politics. He is smart, articulate, and a quick study-unlike his opponent, who made one of the most cynical and irresponsible choices in running mates possibly in American History, especially given his age and health issues, while Barack chose someone with actual credentials.
    If Barak Obama does not win this election, then the American people will be viewed globally as the dumbest on earth. And we'll deserve that reputation.
    But it won't happen. Barak will win, and we will, after eight years of double digit I.Q. "leadership," finally have a person in the Oval Office we can be proud of.

    • Posted By: Scribbs956 @ 10/26/2008 1:12:09 PM

      Stupid is, as stupid does. Will you be so proud, when our country turns 100% socialist? Will you be so happy to have your freedoms taken away? If you think the government is the answer to taking care of everything, there is no hope for you what so ever. Clearly the choice is socalism over democracy... but you allow your political blindness to dictate your thoughts. I pity you and your decision

      • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 1:34:07 PM

        Haha Scribbs you sound like a paranoid idiot who doesn't know anything.

        Look up socialist. Look up fascist. Tell me, have we not already, under Bush, been put through both? Once you look these up, you'll know what kind of fool you look like (although don't worry, not to many of these people on this board who are blind and don't make actual sense).

  • Posted By: Tiger 58 @ 10/26/2008 1:32:02 PM

    White,Old, Rich, 11 houses and thirteen cars and he knows the pain I'm ioin, NOT! He has the posture with "My Friends", (which he's not one of mine), of some one who has the capability of replacing the late, Captian Kangaroo. I'm a combat Vietnam Vet and he's no hero. He's a flying Cowboy that got caught. How many captured service men who weren't "Officers" do you think they let live, NONE. I never hear that Senator Obama's mother was white, why not, to all the conservative "White Christians". My wish is that this timme his plane will go down in the flames of a brighter tomorrow! God save us from the religious nuts!

  • Posted By: andybfrank @ 10/26/2008 1:09:27 PM

    If America rejects Obama, it won't be because he's black, although I'm sure that's how you'll report it. They'll reject him because he's a socialist. This election is about whether or not we as a nation will try to hold on to our way of life (that's our guns and religion to you left leaning folks, but more accurately our constitution, a free-market, and private property rights), or succomb to a more complete socialist state by giving up more of the fruits of our labors to the government to be redistributed according to the will and pleasure of those in Washington for their own political gain. I'm choosing McCain, not because I think he is the savior of our free society, but because he's less of a socialist than Obama. It has absolutely nothing to do with race.

    • Posted By: rapidron @ 10/26/2008 1:31:36 PM

      You don't even know what socialism is. Under Bush, the tax policies 'Shared the Wealth' but only to the rich. Obama's policies are shifting it back to levels before Bush.

      Look up socialism instead of just being a parrot. Dang, you people make me sick.

  • Posted By: HaroldSaxon @ 10/26/2008 1:31:33 PM

    ??? Millions of people in the rest of the world assume that Barack Obama cannot be elected because he is black. They assume that the original sin of American history???enshrined in our Constitution???cannot be transcended. I go into next week's election with a different assumption???that the common sense and decency of the American people will prove the skeptics wrong.???

    So???the only possible reason someone would dare vote for McCain is because they are racist then? That???s it?
    You are a sad person indeed.

  • Posted By: PlanoRepublican @ 10/26/2008 1:31:06 PM

    I can't imagine why this publication has to insist that the only reason Obama would lose is because he's black. So what! It's his promise everything to everyone just to get the votes. And his continuing lies about his past associations and his PROMISE to spread the wealth. Unvelievable that you spread such garbage that the color of his skin is what's important to voters. But don't forget, 94 to 99% of the blacks will vote for him because of skin color.

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