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An open letter to late deciders
By SCOTT CAWELTI
Dear Late Decider:
You're out there, I know, still sitting on the fence. After two years of campaign messages and debates in newsprint and on video, thousands of you remain undecided, biding your time. Like McCain, you're mavericks.
It's an honorable label, though risky, since mavericks are also loose cannons. One and the same.
Example: Before the GOP Convention, hard-core Republicans struggled with McCain. The GOP base grew enthusiastic only after he introduced Sarah Palin at the Convention. Before the sassy Alaskey, McCain was just another in a field of barely-electables. But support for Palin didn't grow much beyond that base. She was a loose cannon maverick choice. Good for the base, bad for the election of their candidate.
To your credit, you are not one-issue voters, like the anti-abortion crowd, who will vote for M/P regardless of other issues. They made up their mind months ago. But that's like buying a car without tires because it gets great mileage. Good for you for avoiding that trap.
Nor are you necessarily cynics, though with so many voters willing to believe anything, cynicism seems warranted. Obama a Muslim? Ignorance stalks the land.
So you're careful, and concerned, and undecided. But now it's time, mavericks. Come Tuesday, you're going to have to jump off that fence.
Which way?
Consider: Dozens of prominent, thoughtful conservatives have endorsed Obama outright. Or they have openly criticized McCain to the point where they can't possibly be voting for him.
There's Jim Leach, Iowa's respected former Republican congressman, who spoke out in a broadcast interview: "I am convinced that the national interest of the United States is very much in jeopardy at this time and not to reassess, not to redirect would be a major problem that would have ramifications for decades to come . . .. We do need a new direction in American policy, and Obama has a sense of that. He recognizes that a long-term occupation of Iraq is not only expensive, it's extremely dangerous to the American interests."
Or Kathleen Parker, a widely read conservative columnist, who wrote in the flagship conservative journal, the National Review: "If BS were currency, Palin could bail out Wall Street herself." Just last Monday she wrote in the Courier that McCain probably selected her because he was "smitten" with her, not because he knew anything about her knowledge of issues.
And Christopher Buckley, son of William, founder of modern conservatism, who wrote: "Let me be the latest conservative/libertarian/whatever to leap onto the Barack Obama bandwagon. It's a good thing my dear old mum and pup are no longer alive. They'd cut off my allowance."
He goes on: "This campaign has changed John McCain. It has made him inauthentic. A once-first class temperament has become irascible and snarly; his positions change, and lack coherence; he makes unrealistic promises, such as balancing the federal budget 'by the end of my first term.' Who, really, believes that?"
Then there's Scott McClellan, Former Press Secretary to President George W. Bush, wrote that "From the beginning I have said I am going to support the candidate that has the best chance for changing the way Washington works and getting things done and I will be voting for Barack Obama."
And Colin Powell, who explained patiently and eloquently on "Meet the Press" two weeks ago, McCain's choice of Sarah Palin reveals a lack of judgment. Powell asserted, "I don't believe she's ready to be president."
For Powell, Obama "has met the standard of being a successful president, being an exceptional president. I think he is a transformational figure. He is a new generation coming into the world--- onto the world stage, onto the American stage, and for that reason I'll be voting for Senator Barack Obama."
See his full and powerful statement on "Meet the Press" at MSNBC.com.
If you need more than that, Google "Republicans for Obama" for a list of well-respected Republicans who have decided to put their country before their Party.
So, undecideds, get out there and vote for Obama. But don't do it because liberal Democrats say so. Do it because so many prominent conservative Republicans agree with them.
You're out there, I know, still sitting on the fence. After two years of campaign messages and debates in newsprint and on video, thousands of you remain undecided, biding your time. Like McCain, you're mavericks.
It's an honorable label, though risky, since mavericks are also loose cannons. One and the same.
Example: Before the GOP Convention, hard-core Republicans struggled with McCain. The GOP base grew enthusiastic only after he introduced Sarah Palin at the Convention. Before the sassy Alaskey, McCain was just another in a field of barely-electables. But support for Palin didn't grow much beyond that base. She was a loose cannon maverick choice. Good for the base, bad for the election of their candidate.
To your credit, you are not one-issue voters, like the anti-abortion crowd, who will vote for M/P regardless of other issues. They made up their mind months ago. But that's like buying a car without tires because it gets great mileage. Good for you for avoiding that trap.
Nor are you necessarily cynics, though with so many voters willing to believe anything, cynicism seems warranted. Obama a Muslim? Ignorance stalks the land.
So you're careful, and concerned, and undecided. But now it's time, mavericks. Come Tuesday, you're going to have to jump off that fence.
Which way?
Consider: Dozens of prominent, thoughtful conservatives have endorsed Obama outright. Or they have openly criticized McCain to the point where they can't possibly be voting for him.
There's Jim Leach, Iowa's respected former Republican congressman, who spoke out in a broadcast interview: "I am convinced that the national interest of the United States is very much in jeopardy at this time and not to reassess, not to redirect would be a major problem that would have ramifications for decades to come . . .. We do need a new direction in American policy, and Obama has a sense of that. He recognizes that a long-term occupation of Iraq is not only expensive, it's extremely dangerous to the American interests."
Or Kathleen Parker, a widely read conservative columnist, who wrote in the flagship conservative journal, the National Review: "If BS were currency, Palin could bail out Wall Street herself." Just last Monday she wrote in the Courier that McCain probably selected her because he was "smitten" with her, not because he knew anything about her knowledge of issues.
And Christopher Buckley, son of William, founder of modern conservatism, who wrote: "Let me be the latest conservative/libertarian/whatever to leap onto the Barack Obama bandwagon. It's a good thing my dear old mum and pup are no longer alive. They'd cut off my allowance."
He goes on: "This campaign has changed John McCain. It has made him inauthentic. A once-first class temperament has become irascible and snarly; his positions change, and lack coherence; he makes unrealistic promises, such as balancing the federal budget 'by the end of my first term.' Who, really, believes that?"
Then there's Scott McClellan, Former Press Secretary to President George W. Bush, wrote that "From the beginning I have said I am going to support the candidate that has the best chance for changing the way Washington works and getting things done and I will be voting for Barack Obama."
And Colin Powell, who explained patiently and eloquently on "Meet the Press" two weeks ago, McCain's choice of Sarah Palin reveals a lack of judgment. Powell asserted, "I don't believe she's ready to be president."
For Powell, Obama "has met the standard of being a successful president, being an exceptional president. I think he is a transformational figure. He is a new generation coming into the world--- onto the world stage, onto the American stage, and for that reason I'll be voting for Senator Barack Obama."
See his full and powerful statement on "Meet the Press" at MSNBC.com.
If you need more than that, Google "Republicans for Obama" for a list of well-respected Republicans who have decided to put their country before their Party.
So, undecideds, get out there and vote for Obama. But don't do it because liberal Democrats say so. Do it because so many prominent conservative Republicans agree with them.
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thebigguy128 wrote on Nov 2, 2008 8:01 AM:
" Wow! Mr. Cawelti, what color is the sky where you live???
Seriously, Jim Leach, Colin Powell and Christopher Buckley are CONSERVATIVES?
Note to Mr. Cawelti: Having an (R) after one's name does not make them conservative. "
Seriously, Jim Leach, Colin Powell and Christopher Buckley are CONSERVATIVES?
Note to Mr. Cawelti: Having an (R) after one's name does not make them conservative. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:00 AM:
" Obama is an empty suit with no Leadership experience.
This is not news.
You don't run on speeches.
You run on experience.
Dem's should have picked Hillary.
Now you're just making stuff up to fake Obama's ability to be what we need in a POTUS.
Jim Leach, Colin Powell and Buckley have always been Dem's in Rep clothing. Always, this is a weak weak argument.
Liberals believe in Hollywood hype. That's why they just love this guy Obama. He's a fraud, an actor, a bullcrapper.
No thought to this at all, they fall for nothing but speeches and charisma. "
This is not news.
You don't run on speeches.
You run on experience.
Dem's should have picked Hillary.
Now you're just making stuff up to fake Obama's ability to be what we need in a POTUS.
Jim Leach, Colin Powell and Buckley have always been Dem's in Rep clothing. Always, this is a weak weak argument.
Liberals believe in Hollywood hype. That's why they just love this guy Obama. He's a fraud, an actor, a bullcrapper.
No thought to this at all, they fall for nothing but speeches and charisma. "
Independent wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:51 AM:
" Newswatcher, Obama is a first time canidate that has built a very powerfull organization. I would say that is an excellent example of a leader.
McSmear has not showed me any leadership qualities in his campaign to be my POTUS. "
McSmear has not showed me any leadership qualities in his campaign to be my POTUS. "
cf1981 wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:01 AM:
" This article, and Clayson's article from today, point out the difference between Democrats and Republicans. Dems appeal to people's common senses with reason and facts. Republicans play on people's fears..... in this case, Clayson waving the boogeyman of Socialism in our faces.
Cawelti could have used a similar tone with his article, stating what wouldn't work under a McCain presidency, but he chose not to. Dems choose not to campaign out of fear in this election. We campaign out of hope.
So the real choice for undecided voters is HOPE versus FEAR.................. "
Cawelti could have used a similar tone with his article, stating what wouldn't work under a McCain presidency, but he chose not to. Dems choose not to campaign out of fear in this election. We campaign out of hope.
So the real choice for undecided voters is HOPE versus FEAR.................. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:31 AM:
" Obama is another GW Bush!
Inexperienced.
Too young.
Too far to one end of the Political extreme.
Buying the election.
Over influenced by shady characters.
Add to that the fact that Obama has lied and lied and lied and you people just give him a free ride. You have no idea how that ability to lie will play out in a POTUS position?!
John McCain has reached across the aisle, he's got a proven record of actually working with Democrats (which is why he and Bush butted heads so often).
Obama has NEVER reached across the aisle, it's another lie, but what's new there? You don't care if Obama lies.....YET!
PS, there's no way he can afford his campaign promises. No way! He'd lying to you and you just say
"We Hope!"
Nice. A word. Not an action. A word. And you're hanging our country on a freaking word! Unbelievable! "
Inexperienced.
Too young.
Too far to one end of the Political extreme.
Buying the election.
Over influenced by shady characters.
Add to that the fact that Obama has lied and lied and lied and you people just give him a free ride. You have no idea how that ability to lie will play out in a POTUS position?!
John McCain has reached across the aisle, he's got a proven record of actually working with Democrats (which is why he and Bush butted heads so often).
Obama has NEVER reached across the aisle, it's another lie, but what's new there? You don't care if Obama lies.....YET!
PS, there's no way he can afford his campaign promises. No way! He'd lying to you and you just say
"We Hope!"
Nice. A word. Not an action. A word. And you're hanging our country on a freaking word! Unbelievable! "
hetfield wrote on Nov 2, 2008 11:32 AM:
" an open letter to Scottie:
Barack hussein obama is a false prophit, one with a silver tongue who promises gold plates to secure votes.
Leach is a turncoat who must be on too many meds. powell was never a conservative who has pandered his worthless endorsement for a seat back at the big table.
why didnt you mention all the b lister pop stars like demi? dont they have a say, why not ask all the germans in europe who witnessed the pop star BHO in concert? they joked about our future with this yahoo at the helm. Heil, heil. and arms raised to the heavens!
scott, i know it is tough trying to be a journalist, i know it is hard trying to come up with new material. do what BHO does. stay with the same mantra BHO, BHO BHO. god, messiah, golden one.
you and scott mcclellan are alot alike. washed up to the point that they have to switch sides. Scott's career is over, perhaps yours is as well.
Barack hussein obama is his brothers keeper? his brother lives in a hut in africa, and his dear auntie, who he spoke of so eloquently in his self-love books, why wont he help them?
Scott, perhaps the world eutopia you want to live in does not exist. or maybe go to cuba where it flouders about. I'm sure they will like yoru outspokeness.
To all undecideds. John McCain is an american hero. he has devoted his life to serving his country. Sarah Palin is a true conservative and her values are what our country needs.
dont vote for those who cant wear our countrys flag, or cant hold their hand over their hearts during our anthem. dont vote for those who hang around with those who have bombed us, or stood in the church of those with racistist undertones. Dont vote for a man who farrakhan calls the messiah. dont vote for a man whose own VP says is not ready for the post, and who guarantees we will be attacked again if he is elected.
Are you crazy? liberals, minions, progressives and abortionists. Tied at the hip to barack hussein obama.
have a productive day today. go out and make a difference, at home, at work, in your community! "
Barack hussein obama is a false prophit, one with a silver tongue who promises gold plates to secure votes.
Leach is a turncoat who must be on too many meds. powell was never a conservative who has pandered his worthless endorsement for a seat back at the big table.
why didnt you mention all the b lister pop stars like demi? dont they have a say, why not ask all the germans in europe who witnessed the pop star BHO in concert? they joked about our future with this yahoo at the helm. Heil, heil. and arms raised to the heavens!
scott, i know it is tough trying to be a journalist, i know it is hard trying to come up with new material. do what BHO does. stay with the same mantra BHO, BHO BHO. god, messiah, golden one.
you and scott mcclellan are alot alike. washed up to the point that they have to switch sides. Scott's career is over, perhaps yours is as well.
Barack hussein obama is his brothers keeper? his brother lives in a hut in africa, and his dear auntie, who he spoke of so eloquently in his self-love books, why wont he help them?
Scott, perhaps the world eutopia you want to live in does not exist. or maybe go to cuba where it flouders about. I'm sure they will like yoru outspokeness.
To all undecideds. John McCain is an american hero. he has devoted his life to serving his country. Sarah Palin is a true conservative and her values are what our country needs.
dont vote for those who cant wear our countrys flag, or cant hold their hand over their hearts during our anthem. dont vote for those who hang around with those who have bombed us, or stood in the church of those with racistist undertones. Dont vote for a man who farrakhan calls the messiah. dont vote for a man whose own VP says is not ready for the post, and who guarantees we will be attacked again if he is elected.
Are you crazy? liberals, minions, progressives and abortionists. Tied at the hip to barack hussein obama.
have a productive day today. go out and make a difference, at home, at work, in your community! "
miked wrote on Nov 2, 2008 4:59 PM:
" The most striking aspect of McCain's bid for the Presidency is his exploitation of the Low Information Voters, some 75 million strong, who lack the ability to effectively evaluate and analyze complex information.
For example, McCain takes public financing (i.e., tax money collected by the government) to fund his private campaign. He then refers to Obama as a "socialist" while complaining bitterly that Obama refuses to take our tax dollars to fund his campaign. Meanwhile, the LIVs miss the obvious contradiction.
It gets even better: The leader of McCain's party, President Bush, recently dropped about a trillion dollars ($1,000,000,000,000) onto Wall Street to purchase banker’s bad debts! Despite this decision by the Republican administration to nationalize capital markets, the McCain campaign complains bitterly about the socialist tendencies of Democrats. A psychologist would call this an example of “projection,” i.e., the attribution of one’s own unacceptable actions or thoughts onto an opponent. This irony is, of course, lost on the earnest LIVs, who have made up their minds and will not be confused by the facts.
Sadly, since the days of the Reagan Revolution, LIVs have been sending LIPs (Low Information Politicians) to Washington, D.C. and Des Moines where they’ve wreaked havoc upon every issue with the bad luck to attract their attention. Let’s hope that the HIVs (High Information Voters) landslide for Obama-Biden on Tuesday: Three generations of LIVs and LIPs are enough! "
For example, McCain takes public financing (i.e., tax money collected by the government) to fund his private campaign. He then refers to Obama as a "socialist" while complaining bitterly that Obama refuses to take our tax dollars to fund his campaign. Meanwhile, the LIVs miss the obvious contradiction.
It gets even better: The leader of McCain's party, President Bush, recently dropped about a trillion dollars ($1,000,000,000,000) onto Wall Street to purchase banker’s bad debts! Despite this decision by the Republican administration to nationalize capital markets, the McCain campaign complains bitterly about the socialist tendencies of Democrats. A psychologist would call this an example of “projection,” i.e., the attribution of one’s own unacceptable actions or thoughts onto an opponent. This irony is, of course, lost on the earnest LIVs, who have made up their minds and will not be confused by the facts.
Sadly, since the days of the Reagan Revolution, LIVs have been sending LIPs (Low Information Politicians) to Washington, D.C. and Des Moines where they’ve wreaked havoc upon every issue with the bad luck to attract their attention. Let’s hope that the HIVs (High Information Voters) landslide for Obama-Biden on Tuesday: Three generations of LIVs and LIPs are enough! "
Oboy wrote on Nov 2, 2008 5:21 PM:
" hetfield, how much coffee do you drink each day? Your "rants" go on and on, has to be too much coffee. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:06 PM:
" Oboy,
Let me tell you why hetfield and I and a few others on here go on and on.
You and the other Obamaite have been swooned by the freaking Liberal Media and there are dozens of sinkers about Obama that they will not tell you because they are "Handing Obama the POTUS".
It is pathetic and you all know that if the press/media treated McCain the way they treat Obama and treated Obama the way they treat McCain you all would be rioting in the streets by now.
This is why we rant! This is why we go on and on and on. Because the unprofessionalism of the Press in this Country has never been more obvious!
It is wrong to sell you a POTUS through the TV, but they're doing it the best they can.
SNL even made fun of it in the Primaries, so don't deny it, you KNOW it's true and there's the study out there now that proves it as well.
We McCain/Palin supporters care about our "Country", you obamaites care about your 'win', no matter who the candidate is. Jesus Christ could be running against Obama and you guys would slice and dice him. It's just unbelievable how the media has had power over this election. UNbelievable! "
Let me tell you why hetfield and I and a few others on here go on and on.
You and the other Obamaite have been swooned by the freaking Liberal Media and there are dozens of sinkers about Obama that they will not tell you because they are "Handing Obama the POTUS".
It is pathetic and you all know that if the press/media treated McCain the way they treat Obama and treated Obama the way they treat McCain you all would be rioting in the streets by now.
This is why we rant! This is why we go on and on and on. Because the unprofessionalism of the Press in this Country has never been more obvious!
It is wrong to sell you a POTUS through the TV, but they're doing it the best they can.
SNL even made fun of it in the Primaries, so don't deny it, you KNOW it's true and there's the study out there now that proves it as well.
We McCain/Palin supporters care about our "Country", you obamaites care about your 'win', no matter who the candidate is. Jesus Christ could be running against Obama and you guys would slice and dice him. It's just unbelievable how the media has had power over this election. UNbelievable! "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:11 PM:
" Keep in mind, late deciders:
Obama has been caught in many lies already!
Obama is 1/2 African, 1/2 White American, he barely qualifies for the POTUS.
Obama has run this campaign for himself, not the country.
Obama doesn't have a CLUE what to do militarily if/when we're attacked.
Obama has ties to ACORN, Ayers, Rezko, Wright and many Marxist friends from college.
Obama has never reached across the political aisle to get anything accomplished as a Senator.
McCain is a 3rd generation military hero, and I don't use that term lightly.
McCain HAS reached across the political aisles many times and gotten a LOT done as a Senator.
McCain doesn't lie or fake you out with a carefully crafted infomercial or an "I have a Speech" performance.
McCain is authentic, Obama is a fraud. "
Obama has been caught in many lies already!
Obama is 1/2 African, 1/2 White American, he barely qualifies for the POTUS.
Obama has run this campaign for himself, not the country.
Obama doesn't have a CLUE what to do militarily if/when we're attacked.
Obama has ties to ACORN, Ayers, Rezko, Wright and many Marxist friends from college.
Obama has never reached across the political aisle to get anything accomplished as a Senator.
McCain is a 3rd generation military hero, and I don't use that term lightly.
McCain HAS reached across the political aisles many times and gotten a LOT done as a Senator.
McCain doesn't lie or fake you out with a carefully crafted infomercial or an "I have a Speech" performance.
McCain is authentic, Obama is a fraud. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:47 PM:
" From KWWL News: Just in tonight:
"Cedar Rapids Gazette backs McCain for President"
"The Gazette's editorial cites the need for seasoned leadership with country on the brink of a major economic recession."
"At a time like this, we cannot succumb to panic," The Gazette wrote in its endorsement. "We must not throw wrenches in our path to economic recovery. And as the Great Depression taught us, the worst remedy for this country's problems would be higher taxes for individuals and businesses."
End Quote.
Thank you Gazette and KWWL! Cawelti, take a lesson here, because it's the truth! "
"Cedar Rapids Gazette backs McCain for President"
"The Gazette's editorial cites the need for seasoned leadership with country on the brink of a major economic recession."
"At a time like this, we cannot succumb to panic," The Gazette wrote in its endorsement. "We must not throw wrenches in our path to economic recovery. And as the Great Depression taught us, the worst remedy for this country's problems would be higher taxes for individuals and businesses."
End Quote.
Thank you Gazette and KWWL! Cawelti, take a lesson here, because it's the truth! "
Oboy wrote on Nov 2, 2008 10:18 PM:
" Newswatcher, let me finish your list for you...On 11/5/08 Obama will win the ELECTION... "
timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:08 AM:
" newswatcher and all other racists! obama is 100% american! just like you! he was born in the united states of america! that is all you have to do to be a citizen in these united states of america. if you are born here, you are a citizen. he is just as "american" as you. and his ancestory has nothing at all to do with his qualifications as the next POTUS.
keep slinging the mud and disparaging a great man, because in less than 72 hours he will be our president-elect.
once he is our president you have the choice of staying in the (racist) minority and fighting against change, or accepting fate and supporting change we can believe in.
YES WE CAN...vote for senator obama on tuesday! "
keep slinging the mud and disparaging a great man, because in less than 72 hours he will be our president-elect.
once he is our president you have the choice of staying in the (racist) minority and fighting against change, or accepting fate and supporting change we can believe in.
YES WE CAN...vote for senator obama on tuesday! "
KC wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:15 AM:
" newswatcher: do you understand the qualifications it takes for one to be elected president? I guess not. Obama is NOT African. WTH? He was born in Hawaii and it doesn't matter WHO his parents are.
DUH! "
DUH! "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:36 AM:
" Oboy, if Obama wins, it doesn't say much about the intelligence of the majority of our country.
tim, I am not a racist, never have been, never will be. I used to be for Obama, but I woke up before swallowing too much of his Kook-aid. Thank God!
tim and KC; I don't care what you say, Obama's father was not a US Citizen, he was an African. Yes, O qualifies as American, but barely. Just by a hair and even then, there's been some question as to the validity of his 'non-original' Birth Certificate.
If you all want to call 3rd generation black people in this country African Americans, then why the freak not call Obama 1/2 African 1/2 White? That's what he is!!!!!!!! "
tim, I am not a racist, never have been, never will be. I used to be for Obama, but I woke up before swallowing too much of his Kook-aid. Thank God!
tim and KC; I don't care what you say, Obama's father was not a US Citizen, he was an African. Yes, O qualifies as American, but barely. Just by a hair and even then, there's been some question as to the validity of his 'non-original' Birth Certificate.
If you all want to call 3rd generation black people in this country African Americans, then why the freak not call Obama 1/2 African 1/2 White? That's what he is!!!!!!!! "
timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 AM:
" newswatcher. you are a racist. i will quote you. "1/2 african, 1/2 white american, he barely qualifies to be POTUS" that is racism! pure and simple!
also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!
if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now.
i guess i'm just naive, because i can't believe i live in a nation where someone truly believes that because a man is half african/half white american it takes away from his qualification to be president. as sad as that is, i take comfort in the fact that during my lifetime an african-american will be president. there have been times when i wondered if i would ever see such a historic moment. but it's gonna happen in my lifetime, and my generation is largely responsible for this ground-breaking moment. "
also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!
if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now.
i guess i'm just naive, because i can't believe i live in a nation where someone truly believes that because a man is half african/half white american it takes away from his qualification to be president. as sad as that is, i take comfort in the fact that during my lifetime an african-american will be president. there have been times when i wondered if i would ever see such a historic moment. but it's gonna happen in my lifetime, and my generation is largely responsible for this ground-breaking moment. "
avee wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:47 AM:
" Obama's affinity for Marxists began when he attended Occidental College in Los Angeles.------------
"To avoid being mistaken for a sellout, I chose my friends carefully," the Democratic presidential candidate wrote in his memoir, "Dreams From My Father." "The more politically active black students. The foreign students. The Chicanos. The Marxist professors and structural feminists." --------need I say more? "
"To avoid being mistaken for a sellout, I chose my friends carefully," the Democratic presidential candidate wrote in his memoir, "Dreams From My Father." "The more politically active black students. The foreign students. The Chicanos. The Marxist professors and structural feminists." --------need I say more? "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:49 AM:
" Independent wrote on Nov 2, 2008 9:51 AM:
" Newswatcher, Obama is a first time canidate that has built a very powerfull organization. I would say that is an excellent example of a ......" Scam artist. "
" Newswatcher, Obama is a first time canidate that has built a very powerfull organization. I would say that is an excellent example of a ......" Scam artist. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:51 AM:
" This article should be titled, A One Sided Letter to Late Deciders. "
cf1981 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:28 AM:
" Newswatcher, you should take a cue from the American people who will be voting Obama into office tomorrow. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:29 AM:
" From Hillarty herself:
"Listen to what Hillary Clinton had to say about John McCain and Barack Obama."
The recording of Clinton is heard to say: "In the White House, there is no time for speeches and on-the-job training.
"Senator McCain will bring a lifetime of experience to the campaign, and Senator Obama will bring a speech he gave in 2002," Clinton says in the recording.
"I think that is a significant difference," said the senator's voice on the robo-call,..." "
"Listen to what Hillary Clinton had to say about John McCain and Barack Obama."
The recording of Clinton is heard to say: "In the White House, there is no time for speeches and on-the-job training.
"Senator McCain will bring a lifetime of experience to the campaign, and Senator Obama will bring a speech he gave in 2002," Clinton says in the recording.
"I think that is a significant difference," said the senator's voice on the robo-call,..." "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:33 AM:
" timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 AM:
" newswatcher. you are a racist. i will quote you. "1/2 african, 1/2 white american, he barely qualifies to be POTUS" that is racism! pure and simple!..." No, Mr bigot, it's saying he might not qualify for President.
"....also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!..." Oh, there are plenty of questions. The terminology used to describe Barack Hussien Obama is wrong for the time it was written.
"...if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now...." Get used to disappointment.
"...i guess i'm just naive, because i can't believe i live in a nation where someone truly believes that because a man is half african/half white american it takes away from his qualification to be president. as sad as that is, i take comfort in the fact that during my lifetime an african-american will be president. there have been times when i wondered if i would ever see such a historic moment. but it's gonna happen in my lifetime, and my generation is largely responsible for this ground-breaking moment. " Gee, I hope you're not crying in you're Cocoa Puffs.
There are citizenship requirements for president, and I'm not convinced Barack Hussein Obama meets those. And that's not racism, either. "
" newswatcher. you are a racist. i will quote you. "1/2 african, 1/2 white american, he barely qualifies to be POTUS" that is racism! pure and simple!..." No, Mr bigot, it's saying he might not qualify for President.
"....also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!..." Oh, there are plenty of questions. The terminology used to describe Barack Hussien Obama is wrong for the time it was written.
"...if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now...." Get used to disappointment.
"...i guess i'm just naive, because i can't believe i live in a nation where someone truly believes that because a man is half african/half white american it takes away from his qualification to be president. as sad as that is, i take comfort in the fact that during my lifetime an african-american will be president. there have been times when i wondered if i would ever see such a historic moment. but it's gonna happen in my lifetime, and my generation is largely responsible for this ground-breaking moment. " Gee, I hope you're not crying in you're Cocoa Puffs.
There are citizenship requirements for president, and I'm not convinced Barack Hussein Obama meets those. And that's not racism, either. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:15 AM:
" timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:36 AM:
" newswatcher. you are a racist. i will quote you. "1/2 african, 1/2 white american, he barely qualifies to be POTUS" that is racism! pure and simple!
also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!
if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now...."
Read em and weep:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=79900 "
" newswatcher. you are a racist. i will quote you. "1/2 african, 1/2 white american, he barely qualifies to be POTUS" that is racism! pure and simple!
also, there is no question at all regarding his birth certificate and american citizenship. none! whatsoever! pure and simple!
if it were not for the fact that obama is gonna win by a huge landslide tomorrow, i would be more upset than i am right now...."
Read em and weep:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=79900 "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:18 AM:
" cf1981 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 9:28 AM:
" Newswatcher, you should take a cue from the American people who will be voting Obama into office tomorrow. "
Yes, the lollipops. "
" Newswatcher, you should take a cue from the American people who will be voting Obama into office tomorrow. "
Yes, the lollipops. "
andydandy wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:41 AM:
" Obama is the right person at the right time. With so many Americans with their hands out, wanting more from the Government than they are willing to earn themselves. Its a sad shame that this is what our country has come too. "
KC wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:42 AM:
" other "barely qualified" POTUS, according to newswatcher:
Andrew Jackson
Chester Arthur
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Why? Their parents weren't born in America.
Lame argument! "
Andrew Jackson
Chester Arthur
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Why? Their parents weren't born in America.
Lame argument! "
skelloch wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:35 AM:
" When you are in the unemployment office this February, do you think they will be showing CNN news or re-runs of Oprah? With almost 40 percent of WORKING americans paying NO income tax (SS is investment fund contribution) where is that 95 percent of "middle class" getting the tax cut? Especially when ALL taxes go up when the Bush tax cuts for EVERYONE expire in a couple of years. That is a TAX INCREASE anyway you look at it. But then don't miss the TV programming while looking for a job. "
timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:38 AM:
" as i said, there is no question regarding obama's citizenship. however, unfortunately, there are nutjob conspiracy theorists out there who would believe anything if it was anti-obama. fortunately, the majority of the united states doesn't fall for baseless rumors and innuendo. "
(return of) joe wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:54 AM:
" I'm documenting the numbers of racist comments heard toward Obama, and will continue to do it throughout his Presidency. Maybe then, and only then, can this country come to realize that race and racism are both very real. Same on you bigots in here. I hope your bitterness for not winning an election eats you alive. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:06 PM:
" KC wrote on Nov 3, 2008 10:42 AM:
" other "barely qualified" POTUS, according to newswatcher:
Andrew Jackson
Chester Arthur
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Why? Their parents weren't born in America.
Lame argument! " That you just made. The question isn't where the parents were born, it's where they were born. "
" other "barely qualified" POTUS, according to newswatcher:
Andrew Jackson
Chester Arthur
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Why? Their parents weren't born in America.
Lame argument! " That you just made. The question isn't where the parents were born, it's where they were born. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:18 PM:
" timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:38 AM:
" as i said, there is no question regarding obama's citizenship...." Yes there is.
"...however, unfortunately, there are nutjob conspiracy theorists out there who would believe anything if it was anti-obama. fortunately, the majority of the united states doesn't fall for baseless rumors and innuendo. " Your crystal ball just get polished up, did it? "
" as i said, there is no question regarding obama's citizenship...." Yes there is.
"...however, unfortunately, there are nutjob conspiracy theorists out there who would believe anything if it was anti-obama. fortunately, the majority of the united states doesn't fall for baseless rumors and innuendo. " Your crystal ball just get polished up, did it? "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:20 PM:
" (return of) joe wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:54 AM:
" I'm documenting the numbers of racist comments heard toward Obama, ...." Oh goody!
"...and will continue to do it throughout his Presidency. Maybe then, and only then, can this country come to realize that race and racism are both very real. Same on you bigots in here...." Same on you, too.
"...I hope your bitterness for not winning an election eats you alive...." Naw. Won't happen. I survived the Carter years. "
" I'm documenting the numbers of racist comments heard toward Obama, ...." Oh goody!
"...and will continue to do it throughout his Presidency. Maybe then, and only then, can this country come to realize that race and racism are both very real. Same on you bigots in here...." Same on you, too.
"...I hope your bitterness for not winning an election eats you alive...." Naw. Won't happen. I survived the Carter years. "
Kramerica wrote on Nov 3, 2008 1:44 PM:
" For the left: racism = ANY criticism of Obama's policies. "
DoesAnyoneCare wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:05 PM:
" My Open letter to the undecided voters...
When stepping into that voters booth on Nov. 4th, look at the facts, not the words of the Obama campaign...
1. Has stated he will work across party lines and has done so. The example he brings to the table is a law he helped pass that had the support of 40 % of democrats. Other then that has voted 97% of the time with the democratic majority.
2. When he accepted the Democratic nomination, Obama said that he would "pay for every dime" of his new programs with spending cuts. Independent budget experts say that Obama's proposals will increase the already swollen federal deficit substantially.
3. Obama's infomercial, and his closing TV ads, continue to harp on the theme of "tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas," which Obama proposes to eliminate. Eric Toder of the Tax Policy Center concluded that eliminating such tax breaks "is a nice political slogan, but will do little or nothing for U.S. employment or incomes."
4. He flat out lied about ACORN when he said that he only helped with voter registration at the DMV, but failed to mention that When Obama was on the board of directors of the Woods Fund, the foundation gave grants to ACORN's Chicago office. The Obama campaign also paid Citizens Services Inc., a group affiliated with ACORN, more than $800,000 for get-out-the-vote effort.
5. Obama said his health care plan would lower insurance premiums by up to $2,500 a year. Experts see little evidence such savings would materialize.
6. In debate #2 Obama said, “I favor nuclear power.” As recently as last December, he said, “I am not a nuclear energy proponent.”
7. Obama said 95 percent of “the American people” would see a tax cut under his proposal. The actual figure is 81 percent of households.
8. Obama's VP candidate claimed that Obama was not quite experienced enough for the presidency, but changes his tone once selected to be VP candidate, in which he has stated Hillary Clinton was a better choice then himself.
9. Ask yourself this...Will congress vote to increase taxes on the "wealthy" when many of their campaign contributers will see tax increases, along with themselves?
10. When loop holes close for buisnesses, who actually pays for that increase? Companies will seek to maintain their bottom lines through wage freezes, job elimantation, and higher prices for goods and services.
11. Joe Biden is in the pocket of the credit card industry. He has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from credit card companies, and voted for a bankruptcy law supported by these companies that made it harder for the middle class to emerge from bankruptcy.
12. Do you consider your lawyer, doctor or small buisness owner rich? Many of these people make close to the $200,000 that Obama plans on taxing.
13. Obama has never politically stuck his neck out on an issue. On many conterversial issues on the Illinois Senate, chose to vote present when that vote may have come back to haunt him.
14. Never represented his constituents as a Senator. He almost immediatly focused on the presidential election from the first day he started. He has missed over 300 votes in his Senate career.
15. Falsly stated to his supporters he would accept federal funds for the genral election, thus limiting the amount of money he could spend, only to become the only presidential candidate to forgo these funds.
Obama talks great but his record fails to support the policies and plans he says he wants to do. His own running mate is on record stating he does not have the experience to be president. Mr. Obama is running as negative of a campaign as John McCain, and has lied time and time again, not only about McCains record but his own. Come that time tomorrow, before you place your vote, look at the records of both candidates and think who has represented his constituents, who has worked across party lines more, who has made a stand on conterversal issues, and who has put his constituents and America before himself. Your vote needs to be with proven experience not a lot of empty promises, your vote needs to be with John McCain. "
When stepping into that voters booth on Nov. 4th, look at the facts, not the words of the Obama campaign...
1. Has stated he will work across party lines and has done so. The example he brings to the table is a law he helped pass that had the support of 40 % of democrats. Other then that has voted 97% of the time with the democratic majority.
2. When he accepted the Democratic nomination, Obama said that he would "pay for every dime" of his new programs with spending cuts. Independent budget experts say that Obama's proposals will increase the already swollen federal deficit substantially.
3. Obama's infomercial, and his closing TV ads, continue to harp on the theme of "tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas," which Obama proposes to eliminate. Eric Toder of the Tax Policy Center concluded that eliminating such tax breaks "is a nice political slogan, but will do little or nothing for U.S. employment or incomes."
4. He flat out lied about ACORN when he said that he only helped with voter registration at the DMV, but failed to mention that When Obama was on the board of directors of the Woods Fund, the foundation gave grants to ACORN's Chicago office. The Obama campaign also paid Citizens Services Inc., a group affiliated with ACORN, more than $800,000 for get-out-the-vote effort.
5. Obama said his health care plan would lower insurance premiums by up to $2,500 a year. Experts see little evidence such savings would materialize.
6. In debate #2 Obama said, “I favor nuclear power.” As recently as last December, he said, “I am not a nuclear energy proponent.”
7. Obama said 95 percent of “the American people” would see a tax cut under his proposal. The actual figure is 81 percent of households.
8. Obama's VP candidate claimed that Obama was not quite experienced enough for the presidency, but changes his tone once selected to be VP candidate, in which he has stated Hillary Clinton was a better choice then himself.
9. Ask yourself this...Will congress vote to increase taxes on the "wealthy" when many of their campaign contributers will see tax increases, along with themselves?
10. When loop holes close for buisnesses, who actually pays for that increase? Companies will seek to maintain their bottom lines through wage freezes, job elimantation, and higher prices for goods and services.
11. Joe Biden is in the pocket of the credit card industry. He has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from credit card companies, and voted for a bankruptcy law supported by these companies that made it harder for the middle class to emerge from bankruptcy.
12. Do you consider your lawyer, doctor or small buisness owner rich? Many of these people make close to the $200,000 that Obama plans on taxing.
13. Obama has never politically stuck his neck out on an issue. On many conterversial issues on the Illinois Senate, chose to vote present when that vote may have come back to haunt him.
14. Never represented his constituents as a Senator. He almost immediatly focused on the presidential election from the first day he started. He has missed over 300 votes in his Senate career.
15. Falsly stated to his supporters he would accept federal funds for the genral election, thus limiting the amount of money he could spend, only to become the only presidential candidate to forgo these funds.
Obama talks great but his record fails to support the policies and plans he says he wants to do. His own running mate is on record stating he does not have the experience to be president. Mr. Obama is running as negative of a campaign as John McCain, and has lied time and time again, not only about McCains record but his own. Come that time tomorrow, before you place your vote, look at the records of both candidates and think who has represented his constituents, who has worked across party lines more, who has made a stand on conterversal issues, and who has put his constituents and America before himself. Your vote needs to be with proven experience not a lot of empty promises, your vote needs to be with John McCain. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:07 PM:
" Hey KC!
Boy you are a bright star here. Duh, what Century were THOSE Presidents from?
How about what Decade in that Century?
My argument is valid and deep.
Obama's father was NEVER an American Citizen.
Never.
His Aunt is STILL here illegally!
Your answer is laughable, welcome to the game, KC, better figure out who you're playing with! "
Boy you are a bright star here. Duh, what Century were THOSE Presidents from?
How about what Decade in that Century?
My argument is valid and deep.
Obama's father was NEVER an American Citizen.
Never.
His Aunt is STILL here illegally!
Your answer is laughable, welcome to the game, KC, better figure out who you're playing with! "
cf1981 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:21 PM:
" xfred, hetfield, and the rest, this is a message for you.......
there is still hope for mccain! he can still win this thing! see, he's like tinkerbell... he will only win if you clap loud enough. only unlike tinkerbell, mccain doesn't want you to clap. he wants you to spread his lies and accusations.
so keep posting, all through the night, all day tomorrow, and into tomorrow night. keep spreading the lies of foxnews and drudge! keep frothing at the mouth at the thought of a president who will respect the constitution and obey the law. if your fear-mongering and hypocricy reach fever pitch, you can save mccain yet! "
there is still hope for mccain! he can still win this thing! see, he's like tinkerbell... he will only win if you clap loud enough. only unlike tinkerbell, mccain doesn't want you to clap. he wants you to spread his lies and accusations.
so keep posting, all through the night, all day tomorrow, and into tomorrow night. keep spreading the lies of foxnews and drudge! keep frothing at the mouth at the thought of a president who will respect the constitution and obey the law. if your fear-mongering and hypocricy reach fever pitch, you can save mccain yet! "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:25 PM:
" return of joe, If Obama wins, it certainly won't eat me alive, but I can guarantee many of you Liberals will be out of jobs.
Our Economy will Tank! I heard an Economist mention that it's a possibility that one of the reasons the market was so crazy this last month is because of the FEAR of the Obama Presidency and the effect it would have on the job market and therefore the economy.
HUMMMMMMM>>>>> Food for thought there!
Keep in mind, these are words from an Economist, I am just repeating them. "
Our Economy will Tank! I heard an Economist mention that it's a possibility that one of the reasons the market was so crazy this last month is because of the FEAR of the Obama Presidency and the effect it would have on the job market and therefore the economy.
HUMMMMMMM>>>>> Food for thought there!
Keep in mind, these are words from an Economist, I am just repeating them. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:02 PM:
" cf1981, you have your candidates confused here pal.
It's Obama that has been caught red-handed lying multiple times throughout his candidacy.
Not McCain.
Call the cards like they truly are, not as you wish they were.
McCain tells the truth.
Obama lies. "
It's Obama that has been caught red-handed lying multiple times throughout his candidacy.
Not McCain.
Call the cards like they truly are, not as you wish they were.
McCain tells the truth.
Obama lies. "
xdfred wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:16 PM:
" cf1981 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 2:21 PM:
" xfred, hetfield, and the rest, this is a message for you.......
there is still hope for mccain! he can still win this thing! see, he's like tinkerbell... he will only win if you clap loud enough. only unlike tinkerbell, mccain doesn't want you to clap. he wants you to spread his lies and accusations.
so keep posting, all through the night, all day tomorrow, and into tomorrow night. keep spreading the lies of foxnews and drudge! keep frothing at the mouth at the thought of a president who will respect the constitution and obey the law. if your fear-mongering and hypocricy reach fever pitch, you can save mccain yet! " Feel free to point out a lie? I've got a whole bagful of OBiden fibs. Let's start with campaign money. "
" xfred, hetfield, and the rest, this is a message for you.......
there is still hope for mccain! he can still win this thing! see, he's like tinkerbell... he will only win if you clap loud enough. only unlike tinkerbell, mccain doesn't want you to clap. he wants you to spread his lies and accusations.
so keep posting, all through the night, all day tomorrow, and into tomorrow night. keep spreading the lies of foxnews and drudge! keep frothing at the mouth at the thought of a president who will respect the constitution and obey the law. if your fear-mongering and hypocricy reach fever pitch, you can save mccain yet! " Feel free to point out a lie? I've got a whole bagful of OBiden fibs. Let's start with campaign money. "
(return of) joe wrote on Nov 3, 2008 3:29 PM:
" Newswatcher...so sad to see that you hate America so much as to have no faith in us to do well in this country. Blame America first, I guess. "
myvoicematterstome wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:09 PM:
" LMAO @ newswatcher.............what economist might that be? "
KC wrote on Nov 3, 2008 4:27 PM:
" "Obama's father was NEVER an American Citizen.
Never"
Newswatcher, did you go to school? Do you know parental citizenship is NOT a requirement to run for President. Are you really that dense?
Know who I'm playing against? Apparently, an idiot.
You think where a candidates parents are born is a valid argument... "
Never"
Newswatcher, did you go to school? Do you know parental citizenship is NOT a requirement to run for President. Are you really that dense?
Know who I'm playing against? Apparently, an idiot.
You think where a candidates parents are born is a valid argument... "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 3, 2008 6:30 PM:
" KC, welcome back to class. I'm not the idiot. Did you read my post? Can you read all words? I said he barely qualifies. Yes, I have known for nearly 1/2 century of my life that parental citizenship is NOT a requirement for POTUS. What I said is something that evidently ruffles your little chicken feathers:
Obama's father NEVER was and NEVER intended to be a US Citizen.
Obama IS a First Generation American. Yes, he qualifies for POTUS, by birth within the slim margin of a few months. This is why Kenya is so excited! Should we vote for Obama for Kenya? HAMAS? Chavez? Iran? PLO? They all want us to want him, why shouldn't we, right?
This isn't the 1800's or early 1900's, as you so excitedly replied with your weak list of Jackson, Arthur, Wilson and Hoover. Hint: it is 2008 and there are PLENTY of people who have been raised with deep American roots who would be better qualified and experienced for POTUS than this inexperienced lying and deceiving
FIRST GENERATION AMERICAN OBAMA.
No wonder Obama had Marxist Mentor's in college. He's been all over the board with trying to figure out what/who he believes in and agrees with because he's a First Generation American. That alone, to me and many others, indicates a very dangerous and weak security situation for us at this time, KC.
John McCain is a 3rd generation Military Hero and has been a Senator working with both Dem's and Rep's for over 20 years. He has put his country before his very LIFE!
Obama hasn't even finished his first term as a US Senator. He can't even quit smoking!
Like Hillary said, Obama's experience is that "He gave a speech".
Wow, cool. "
Obama's father NEVER was and NEVER intended to be a US Citizen.
Obama IS a First Generation American. Yes, he qualifies for POTUS, by birth within the slim margin of a few months. This is why Kenya is so excited! Should we vote for Obama for Kenya? HAMAS? Chavez? Iran? PLO? They all want us to want him, why shouldn't we, right?
This isn't the 1800's or early 1900's, as you so excitedly replied with your weak list of Jackson, Arthur, Wilson and Hoover. Hint: it is 2008 and there are PLENTY of people who have been raised with deep American roots who would be better qualified and experienced for POTUS than this inexperienced lying and deceiving
FIRST GENERATION AMERICAN OBAMA.
No wonder Obama had Marxist Mentor's in college. He's been all over the board with trying to figure out what/who he believes in and agrees with because he's a First Generation American. That alone, to me and many others, indicates a very dangerous and weak security situation for us at this time, KC.
John McCain is a 3rd generation Military Hero and has been a Senator working with both Dem's and Rep's for over 20 years. He has put his country before his very LIFE!
Obama hasn't even finished his first term as a US Senator. He can't even quit smoking!
Like Hillary said, Obama's experience is that "He gave a speech".
Wow, cool. "
fatman2 wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:52 PM:
" KC, some clarification about your messiah. Obama, who claims to be "Black" (as in american Black) is in fact half white/half african. yes he was born in the US and is a citizen, but its pretty disengenuous of him to claim to be black. Halfrican would be an apt desription. And no, that's not racist because it's fact. He doesn't claim his white side. His other disturbing trait is his nonchalant ability to throw previous controversial supporters (Wright, Ayers, ACORN) under the bus when it's politically convienient for him. The press and the white, liberal apologist crowd loves him, so he gets a free ride on these issues. The fact is Jeremiah Wright is a racist and William Ayers should be in prision. ACORN has committed voter registration fraud. That is fact and indesputible. If any of that were tagged to a republican candidate, we'd never hear the end of it. Why did he get his head handed to him in the Rick Warren debates? Because he had no script to memorize. He was on his own. That was the real Barack Obama, and it wasn't pretty. He's an empty suit who is ill prepared to lead the U.S. "
hetfield wrote on Nov 3, 2008 7:58 PM:
" it is actually laughable that we have a major candidate for presidnt whose own dad is in terrorist jakarta possibly training jihadists to attack our country.
also it is laughable that the left would support a candidate that is friends with a terrorist in Ayers. Barack hussein obama openly sought out Ayers who helped start his agitator campaign. Ayers was instrumental in his political career and still is.
On 9-11, Wm. Ayers gave an interview laughing about not bombing more US citizens, impervious to the events of the day, and indignant about terrorizing this country.
How any candidate with this background can be supported for any office is unbelievable. Seeing that this candidate is running for the presidency is dispicable. Barack hussein obama is a disgrace to this country and the entirety of it's citizenry.
The minions on the left are starving for a welfare state and have pandered their souls, their dignity and their patriotism for a socialist miscreant.
Godspeed. "
also it is laughable that the left would support a candidate that is friends with a terrorist in Ayers. Barack hussein obama openly sought out Ayers who helped start his agitator campaign. Ayers was instrumental in his political career and still is.
On 9-11, Wm. Ayers gave an interview laughing about not bombing more US citizens, impervious to the events of the day, and indignant about terrorizing this country.
How any candidate with this background can be supported for any office is unbelievable. Seeing that this candidate is running for the presidency is dispicable. Barack hussein obama is a disgrace to this country and the entirety of it's citizenry.
The minions on the left are starving for a welfare state and have pandered their souls, their dignity and their patriotism for a socialist miscreant.
Godspeed. "
timbrackett wrote on Nov 3, 2008 11:38 PM:
" it does not matter whether obama's father was a u.s. citizen! i don't get the correlation at all. barack obama is an american citizen, and in the context of this conversation the fact that he is a citizen is all that matters. "
KC wrote on Nov 4, 2008 6:30 AM:
" newswatcher - You're the one who brought the argument to the table! Who cares if one barely qualifies, he qualifies! It's still a lame argument because it's not even an improtant issue! That's how desperate the right has become!
The rest of you are so paranoid of having a black person in office it's pathetic. Today's your day ;) "
The rest of you are so paranoid of having a black person in office it's pathetic. Today's your day ;) "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 4, 2008 7:01 AM:
" Sorry to break the news to you, but obama doesn't know WHO he is, he doesn't know WHAT he believes in because he had no relationship with his father.
Period.
Dangerous for a POTUS to be so shallow.
Our country deserves better.
We're all voting McCain/Palin today! "
Period.
Dangerous for a POTUS to be so shallow.
Our country deserves better.
We're all voting McCain/Palin today! "
timbrackett wrote on Nov 4, 2008 9:33 AM:
" so the racist comments are now being followed up by comments suggesting someone raised in a single-parent environment cannot be president???
thank god the backwards thinking, narrow-minded bigots all lose today! knowing they will lose is the only thing that has given me hope over these last few months, because if they were actually going to win this return to the dark ages we have experienced over the past eight years would continue.
just when you thought you have heard it all...
i can't believe someone has seriously suggested a man raised in a single-parent environment should not be president. sometimes this world is so depressing! where do people come up with these attitudes?
ridiculous!!! "
thank god the backwards thinking, narrow-minded bigots all lose today! knowing they will lose is the only thing that has given me hope over these last few months, because if they were actually going to win this return to the dark ages we have experienced over the past eight years would continue.
just when you thought you have heard it all...
i can't believe someone has seriously suggested a man raised in a single-parent environment should not be president. sometimes this world is so depressing! where do people come up with these attitudes?
ridiculous!!! "
KC wrote on Nov 4, 2008 11:43 AM:
" According to newswatcher: people who are raised without their fathers are shallow.
People whose parents are not born in America are barely qualified to run for President.
And, the big one: We're all voting McCain/Palin. Really? Because, most of us aren't. "
People whose parents are not born in America are barely qualified to run for President.
And, the big one: We're all voting McCain/Palin. Really? Because, most of us aren't. "
Newswatcher wrote on Nov 4, 2008 12:54 PM:
" Did you read Obama's book?
He's the one that says he's confused because he didn't know his father.
Those were his words, in summary.
He's also the one who says Father's must be present in their childrens lives to give them their full potential. His words, in summary.
What makes Obama shallow is that he lies, has no experience and has extremely shady friends.
His lack of integrity is unmatched in the POTUS political arena.
That's not my problem, if you vote him in, it will be everyone's problem.
Maybe in 2 years you all will understand. Right now, you just fawn over his speeches and empty promises.
I feel bad for the College Students who won't be able to find jobs when they graduate because they were hoodwinked by this guy. Their uneducated peers will receive more in handouts than the graduates will be able to buy while unemployed.
Live and learn, I guess. "
He's the one that says he's confused because he didn't know his father.
Those were his words, in summary.
He's also the one who says Father's must be present in their childrens lives to give them their full potential. His words, in summary.
What makes Obama shallow is that he lies, has no experience and has extremely shady friends.
His lack of integrity is unmatched in the POTUS political arena.
That's not my problem, if you vote him in, it will be everyone's problem.
Maybe in 2 years you all will understand. Right now, you just fawn over his speeches and empty promises.
I feel bad for the College Students who won't be able to find jobs when they graduate because they were hoodwinked by this guy. Their uneducated peers will receive more in handouts than the graduates will be able to buy while unemployed.
Live and learn, I guess. "
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thinkaboutit wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:28 AM:
And to add to this political jargon.... dont forget to visit another interesting website: www.democratsformccain.com
I sure learned a lot! "