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  • Posted By: KiwiCoconut @ 11/05/2008 8:08:54 PM

    Mssammons - Please don't use that pathetic excuse, I'm sure you know the difference between some lazy employees and actual voter fraud. I'll give you the benefit and assume you didn't know that ACORN was the first to bring attention to the fake forms. They did not try to sneak them in some nefarious way as you seem to suggest. It's best to educate yourself on the topic rather than stopping at a sensational headline.

  • Posted By: PR-ATX @ 11/05/2008 8:07:52 PM

    John Dough: I'm not sure which president you're referring to. Am I to understand that you think Bush II has served admirably? Next, while you are correct that there is no actual draft, you might look at the demographics of who historically enlists in the armed forces: inner-city ethnic minorities and rural whites. The pay isn't great, but it's steady, and that's a lot to a lot of people. Yes, soldiers are paid to be willing to die, but to ask them to do so towards no greater good than that of a reliable source of fuel and destabilizing a region for the betterment of a few already rich people (and this is just me guessing, because it certainly isn't freedom that compels our presence over there), that's atrocious. I think it's this basic injustice, the greed of the very rich, that is causing the not-so-quiet discontentment of the American people.

  • Posted By: kzags928 @ 11/05/2008 8:05:20 PM

    John Dough, you're an idoiot. Craig R. Smith wrote that essay with the exception of the misquoted quote on the end which is from Leno, not Letterman. You are one of those uneducated people that read every email forward that comes through your inbox as if it were truth and then just pass it on. Here's an idea--try thinking for yourself for once.

  • Posted By: JsunH @ 11/05/2008 8:05:17 PM

    Comment to johndeeregirl1980 Obama is a Christian got it. My grandfather was German. Does that make me a Nazi. It is raciest people like you that keep this country down, you are an embarrassment to this country . As far as 9/11 that was done by people who hate America. Obama love this country. Oh by the way there are thousands of Muslims in the US military who are defending and dieing for Americas liberties every day, so that you can spout out that raciest garbage. Go find rock you crawl from and they there.

  • Posted By: vbehren @ 11/05/2008 7:59:31 PM

    Belker, if only you could spell correctly or had command of the english language could you be taken seriously (dispare is spelled despair and grandeous is spelled grandiose). Before you step up to the plate to judge someone who speaks eloquently and with knowledge and conviction, be sure you know what you're talking about AND how to convey your message.
    Your anger, "All of you intoxicatd to Obama's snake oil oratory promises" is displayed for all to see. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to identify your hatred. I encourage you to allow PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA to earn his reputation rather than have it assigned by illiterates such as yourself. It is the year 2008, try to keep up ;)

  • Posted By: JsunH @ 11/05/2008 8:02:30 PM

    romeo 38 there are people in here that think God is for whites only

  • Posted By: ObamaGirl#15 @ 11/05/2008 7:32:25 PM

    Obama is more successful than McCainin convincing voters that he was better to handle the economic crisis.He also has more experience than McCain.

    • Posted By: mssammons @ 11/05/2008 7:56:38 PM

      Pray dear child, how do you figure that Obma has more experience than McCain! Where have you been living? I don't know about Obama being more successful in his run for the presidency. He did win ,but could it possibly have been with the help of his organization-ACORN!!!

  • Posted By: John Dough @ 11/05/2008 7:47:57 PM

    PART III

    Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an 'other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable' discharge after a few days in the brig.
    So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane!

    Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.' 'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'

    -David Letterman

    • Posted By: MaccaFan @ 11/05/2008 7:55:45 PM

      Why do people say that our troops died for our freedom. We are already free. Iraq is just a big mistake. Our troops died because they were made to fight for a lost cause. Dont get dramatic and try to justify the casualties the U.S. suffered by saying they died for something we already have.

  • Posted By: John Dough @ 11/05/2008 7:43:41 PM

    AMERICANS NEED A WAKE UP CALL - THIS FITS THE BILL FROM A GUY I SELDOM AGREE WITH IF EVER

    David Letterman wrote this; it's the David we don't often see.... Part One

    'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.'
    'The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true given the source, right?
    The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are un happy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, 'What are we so unhappy about?'

    A. Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?

    B. Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?
    C. Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

    D. Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

    E. Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state.
    F. Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

    G. I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough either.

    H. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

    I. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.
    J. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.

    K. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.

    L. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

    M. How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?

  • Posted By: admath1077 @ 11/05/2008 5:34:15 PM

    I'm wasnt crazy about either one! But we had to pick between the two, our goverment is so corrupt that I dont know if it could ever really change for the better, all I know is that this country has always been gods country how can we elect someone who doesnt believe, or who cant even salute our flag? I believe at some point the american people will regret the fact that they chose a muslim to run our country. Anyone can promise you, bottom line is that it has to make it through congress. Lets just hope they aren't blind!

    • Posted By: INDEPENDENTDOUKNOWHATTHATMEANMAN? @ 11/05/2008 7:42:21 PM

      If you'll recall, he wanted people to call him Barry in college because he didn't like the name Barack. Before YOU, jadenpoop, display your giant amount of ignorance, try knowing what YOU'RE talking about.

    • Posted By: gordonfankansas @ 11/05/2008 5:45:33 PM

      Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: Calico Night @ 11/05/2008 7:39:44 PM

    who are you people? Do you really think because you can hide behind anonymity you can perpetuate such slander and misinformation? You don't know how to spell but you must be able to read? Check out some of the bi-partisasn websites, better yet read a newspaper. You may not agree with others ,but at least get the facts. Oh, and some grammar wouldn't hurt either.

  • Posted By: anthonyx3 @ 11/05/2008 7:39:26 PM

    Does anyone remember what it was like when Bill was in office? Are there any WMD found ? Don't the people who feel that the vote lastnight was a mistake know ANY of what went on in this country in the last 8 years? These are a few questions that come to mine.

  • Posted By: republicanmom @ 11/05/2008 2:57:10 PM

    He is nothing more than a smooth talking snake in the grass.
    He will leave this great country in economic ruin and defensless against our enimes. What nation will call us World Leader when we wave the white flag of surrender in Iraq? All we are doing is telling them it is okay with us for you to attack our people, we dont care.

    • Posted By: United we stand08 @ 11/05/2008 7:39:02 PM

      Your remarks are very ignorant....This country was already in a mess..the man you voted for F*&Ck this country up..Stop blaming black people..white people voted for him as well.. which is call UNITY. Let stop this...lets pull together...Let us for once pull together...PLEASE!!!!

    • Posted By: summer4077 @ 11/05/2008 3:52:16 PM

      Sweetie, Iraq didn't attack us. The terrorists were based in Afghanistan--totally different country. Iraq is a modern day Vietnam...does the world think less of us because of Vietnam? Nah. It'll be ok, just wait and see. It's going to take many years, but there's a new attitude taking over that will change things for the better. Not just Obama, but the American people....

      • Posted By: captainn8 @ 11/05/2008 6:15:03 PM

        Have you been to Iraq? Are you sure you know what is there? There is terrorists hiding in nearly every city and small town. If you don't believe there is links between the terrorists in Afghanistan and the ones in Iraq you must have lost your mind.

    • Posted By: notunderage @ 11/05/2008 6:04:13 PM

      Your remarks are ignorant and traitorous.

    • Posted By: Pacaba @ 11/05/2008 5:06:23 PM

      To "republicanmom" (as representative of her ilk). It seems that the only people who believed the Republican propaganda intended to sway Democrats were.... the Republicans!

      • Posted By: MissWorld @ 11/05/2008 5:55:51 PM

        it also seems that you don't understand the aspects of obama's economic plan or the war in iraq...which isn't much of a war anymore anyway. people seriously need to get educated before they make comments such as this and quit listening to internet gossip. get over it reps...he won. move on, support your country...i mean isn't that what your slogan was? "country first" not "mccain first"

  • Posted By: AngelaMM @ 11/05/2008 7:34:51 PM

    All I have to say is" Be careful what you wish for; you just might get it." and I am sorry to say, we got it. God have mercy on us.

  • Posted By: wellborn @ 11/05/2008 7:34:32 PM

    I am sick of all the bitterness displayed by some of you bloggers. Bush, was good to have a beer with...Look at where he led us. Was that what the lobbyist bargained for? In response to Belker at 7:18:48pm, it seems you are bitter. Clinton brought us prosperity and the lobbyists were there. Bush brought us poverty and the lobbyists were there. The Cogress and senate better know the path they are taking America into, if they have to pal around with your lobbyist and without discretion to their constituents.

  • Posted By: JesusIsMyLife @ 11/05/2008 7:34:07 PM

    Ask Jesus to forgive all your sins and be the Lord of your life. This is the only way for you to NOT be judged by God for your own sins, and for our national sins, killing babies. God will judge our nation for killing tens of millions of innocent children of all races, as well as many other immoralities. This is the ???change??? that we ALL need. This is not hate; this is love, warning you to repent and receive God's free gift of forgiveness for committing your life to Him, so you do NOT go into the eternal punishment that every one of us deserves, for breaking God's laws. Receive eternal life, ONLY through Jesus.

  • Posted By: JesusIsMyLife @ 11/05/2008 7:31:28 PM

    Ask Jesus to forgive all your sins and be the Lord of your life. This is the only way for you to NOT be judged by God for your own sins, and for our national sins, killing babies. God will judge our nation for killing tens of millions of innocent children of all races, as well as many other immoralities. This is not hate; this is love, warning you to repent and receive God's free gift of forgiveness for committing your life to Him, so you do NOT go into the eternal punishment that every one of us deserves, for breaking God's laws. Receive eternal life, ONLY through Jesus.

  • Posted By: Belker @ 11/05/2008 7:18:48 PM

    All of you intoxicated on Obama's snake oil oratory promises are doomed to disappointment and dispare!
    Obama cannot deliver on his grandeuos promises. No moneys to do it. No way to borrow more to do it.

    Nearly all of his promises require laws passed by congress. And lobbyist still rule -- another promise Obama cannot keep --and people with moneys who would hurt by Congress delivering on Obama's promises will spread enough cash around to stop Obama.

    I look to the day when Obama's internet thugs, kiddy corps, and cult members turn on him as they will!

  • Posted By: justlucky57 @ 11/05/2008 7:18:25 PM

    I was not really a fan of him untill I read this story wow what a family man I am happy that he cares so much for his wife and kids and they are going to support him... Guess it won't be so bad after all having him for our comander and cheif.... Good luck with everything....

  • Posted By: Thestayathomebusinesswoman @ 11/05/2008 6:08:17 PM

    Our country didn't get into this mess overnight and we won't get out overnight. I hope people can start realizing the world is changing and the "Super Power" (the US) needs to keep up. I for one am amazed at the ignorance displayed by the american people. Did anyone take history and remember why the 13 colonies broke free from England???? We are founded on the principles of free speech, religion, and no taxation without representation.

    • Posted By: mr.politico @ 11/05/2008 6:59:33 PM

      Amen to that stayathomebusinsswoman..ignorance seems rampant.

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