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Jlivin wrote: Just wondering wrote: Biden is scheduled to go on Meet The Press. When McCain's people were asked which shows she was going on they said none. When asked why she wasn't, McCain's people responded with, Because we don't have to put her on. The host asked why not, and McCain's people said why make her answer questions, when she is such a bit hit!!!!!! Give me a break. They only have to last about 60 days now with letting her speak but not answering any hard questions. She will have one debate with Joe Biden, that's it, they way they talk. They are really playing it safe so people cannot really hear her in her own words. They just want people to hear what Palin has to say when they write it. Like when they said they had to hurry and re-write the V.P. acceptance speech when they found out it was her instead of Lieberman. They said the speech had been written for a man and was too masculine for her. So she is just saying what they (Cheney, Rove, bush) etc. write for her. She is a puppet.
Actually, the puppet is you. You believe anything the left wing media spoon feeds you. I'll bet you have a string attached to your head and it's making you nod "no" right now!! Someone please help!! Get this person some scissors!!
Sarah Palin will be on television in the very near future. Including an interview in Anchorage Alaska- on ABC so sorry to disappoint you.
Meet the Press is MUCH different than an interview done in her home state of Alaska that may ask her how moose meat tastes, or how to make time for herself with all the children etc. Meet the Press, and shows like that ask in depth questions pertinent to the citizens of the U.S. I'm pretty sure the Alaska based interview will not be so demanding of quality answers. You watch it and you will see.
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| The main thing I’ve taken away from this week is awe at the sheer mental effort it takes to be a loyal supporter of the Republican party line these days. All that cognitive dissonance and willful ignorance must be exhausting.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 03:04 pm |
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Leno said last nite that Clinton likes Palin "She is the first candidate he WANTED to sleep with"
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 02:48 pm |
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CRIMECRUNCHER wrote: Age has had nothing to do with ability or qualifications. The oldest and youngest of those who have held the office of POTUS, TR and Ronald Reagan were great Presidents. From my perspective at 57, 72 ain't all that old.
you are correct, CC. And for some to think that John McCain might night live 4 more years is ridiculous, we might not live to see the election. This is in God's Hands. I know a Gentleman with the same type Cancer as McCain...he has lived 19 years since diagnosis and is still going strong in his 80's. People have mentioned his looks, I am sure his captors were not concerned about brushing his teeth in Hanoi!
Someone said that they could not believe people would vote for Palin because of looks, That is about all Obama has going for him, except he can read a speech good, so I am told.
Hillary is the real puppet...reduced to stumping speeches and doing Obamas dirty work, to pay off her debt.
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| A couple of months ago I made the statement on here that,if this is the best that the Dems and Reps. could come up with this Country is in deep do-do.Since then iI have read everything I could find on both canidates"from both sides of the media"The Reps were very careful in selecting who they sent to the Primaries and he with the most money won.Now he has been branded a maverick and is causing a stir within his own party,The Dems made an even bigger mistake, Hillary was supposed to win this hands down,But thier back-up plan was better than the Reps and for thier #2 choice they had a young ,well spoken,well connected star with very deep pockets and no exsperience,If this guy is elected the likes of Reed,Pelosi and the extreme left wingers will run the country.When they yank his chain he will come running when they say jump he will say how high,Sadly he will be no more than a puppet.
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| Age has had nothing to do with ability or qualifications. The oldest and youngest of those who have held the office of POTUS, TR and Ronald Reagan were great Presidents. From my perspective at 57, 72 ain't all that old.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 01:55 pm |
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Just wondering wrote: Biden is scheduled to go on Meet The Press. When McCain's people were asked which shows she was going on they said none. When asked why she wasn't, McCain's people responded with, Because we don't have to put her on. The host asked why not, and McCain's people said why make her answer questions, when she is such a bit hit!!!!!! Give me a break. They only have to last about 60 days now with letting her speak but not answering any hard questions. She will have one debate with Joe Biden, that's it, they way they talk. They are really playing it safe so people cannot really hear her in her own words. They just want people to hear what Palin has to say when they write it. Like when they said they had to hurry and re-write the V.P. acceptance speech when they found out it was her instead of Lieberman. They said the speech had been written for a man and was too masculine for her. So she is just saying what they (Cheney, Rove, bush) etc. write for her. She is a puppet.
Actually, the puppet is you. You believe anything the left wing media spoon feeds you. I'll bet you have a string attached to your head and it's making you nod "no" right now!! Someone please help!! Get this person some scissors!!
Sarah Palin will be on television in the very near future. Including an interview in Anchorage Alaska- on ABC so sorry to disappoint you.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 01:22 pm |
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| Biden is scheduled to go on Meet The Press. When McCain's people were asked which shows she was going on they said none. When asked why she wasn't, McCain's people responded with, Because we don't have to put her on. The host asked why not, and McCain's people said why make her answer questions, when she is such a bit hit!!!!!! Give me a break. They only have to last about 60 days now with letting her speak but not answering any hard questions. She will have one debate with Joe Biden, that's it, they way they talk. They are really playing it safe so people cannot really hear her in her own words. They just want people to hear what Palin has to say when they write it. Like when they said they had to hurry and re-write the V.P. acceptance speech when they found out it was her instead of Lieberman. They said the speech had been written for a man and was too masculine for her. So she is just saying what they (Cheney, Rove, bush) etc. write for her. She is a puppet.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 12:19 pm |
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Pineknot writes ...
I do believe God and the President of the Us should be separated. Well, you absolutely do not understand what I mean.
No one with a true faith in God through Jesus Christ and maintains that can be seperated faith can be seperated from God in their mind heart and soul.
I am not talking about religion at all.
Also, try as we may, God cannot be separated from the doings of men.
It has nothing to do with religion. Faith in God through Christ has zilcho to do with "religion."
Something happens, out of the whole bunch, Palin would most likely cry to God for strength and direction. She's not going to force her beliefs on anyone, but I firmly believe that she will listen to God.
Do you actually think God does nothing with nations?
There is absolute proof in our time He has moved mightily.
God bless,
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4Godncountry wrote: 8 presidents have died in office. 4 were assassinated, 4 died from natural causes ages 68, 84, 57 and 63. Roosevelt was elected with full knowledge of his disease of Polio. Three of the 4 were younger than McCain, one was 11 years older! Age makes no difference. Check the cemetary...All ages are represented there. This should be a non-issue.
Yes age does make a difference. At 72 and 2 cancer situations. Plus a problems with his jaw. Sorry his age does make a difference. As you age your immune system slows down. Things happen.
I think John is a honest and a good guy. Because of a choice of an unknown as Palim. No way would I vote for him. She would become President. Not on my vote.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 05:45 am |
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| 8 presidents have died in office. 4 were assassinated, 4 died from natural causes ages 68, 84, 57 and 63. Roosevelt was elected with full knowledge of his disease of Polio. Three of the 4 were younger than McCain, one was 11 years older! Age makes no difference. Check the cemetary...All ages are represented there. This should be a non-issue.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 05:41 am |
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Pete Macinta wrote: Of the bunch, if something would happen, who would be more apt to depend upon God?
Palin.
Excellent choice.
God bless,
Pete
Pete, I never believed the 10 commandment's should have be taken away from the courthouse steps. I do believe God and the President of the Us should be separated.
No political decision for the US should be made upon religion. What religion is it made on? whose religion is only the right one for all????????? The 10 commandments should be a thought for judges, lawyers, and the people etc.
You might like Palin cause she believes. But what is her beliefs???????????? Who knows.
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Most of the time, if I am not mistaken, while the final call is the President/congress, aren't these folks surrounded by advisor's? If she were to be called upon to lead, which is doubtful, the same advisor's would be weighing in, as with McCain. The scenarios are just that, scenarios. What If Bush/Cheney were killed in car accidents in the same day.... President Pelosi, Please.
There can always be a What If. We cannot make decisions based on the unknown, or the what if's. If John McCain is the best man for the Job, vote for Him! Age is irrelevant.
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Of the bunch, if something would happen, who would be more apt to depend upon God?
Palin.
Excellent choice.
God bless,
Pete
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 05:14 am |
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Gordy wrote:
Pineknot wrote :
If she became President what experience does she have with foreign policy? None. Has never even been outside of US.
Gordy Wrote :
Circles , circles............................. It all just goes in circles here.
What experience does the Dem nominee have with foriegn policy ?
people in glass houses!
Sorry Gordy no Glass houses here.,
If something happen to McCain (age), Palin with no experience what's so ever would become President. Bad choice on his part.
If something happen to Obama, ( you may not like them Obama and Biden)
Biden know what is going on with forign relations, He also has years of experience
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 05:08 am |
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Gordy has made a very very good point.
Palin was an extremely good move on McCain's part.
I feel very strongly if McCain / Palin wins, it will be fine. I have a very great comfort about it.
God bless
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Pineknot wrote :
If she became President what experience does she have with foreign policy? None. Has never even been outside of US.
Gordy Wrote :
Circles , circles............................. It all just goes in circles here.
What experience does the Dem nominee have with foriegn policy ?
people in glass houses!
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resisto wrote: She inspires much more confidence than a jerk that can't keep his trap shut, who has made a career out of spending other peoples' money and being on the wrong side of major foreign policy decisions.
If she became President what experience does she have with foreign policy or anything else? None. She has never even been outside of US.Last edited on Sat Sep 6th, 2008 04:59 am by pineknot
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She inspires much more confidence than a jerk that can't keep his trap shut, who has made a career out of spending other peoples' money and being on the wrong side of major foreign policy decisions.
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pineknot writes...
Besides the facts she has 5 kids, likes to hunt, husband is a commercial waterman. He will now have 5 children to take care off. Including a Down's syndrome baby. I would imagine he would have plenty of help one way or another. Family, etc.
After learning more about her yesterday, I am very calm about the situation. We will be in very good Hands if something drastic happens.
I am writing that feeling a lot of comfort.
Things will be fine, very fine.
God bless,
Pete
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 04:25 am |
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resisto wrote: MacMom wrote: Above all, vote with your heart, not your ears.
Exactly right.
My no brainer vote is McCain.
If something happens to McCain on day one or somewhere down the road, Palin will take over. Do you know enough about her to be President of the United States. Conservative or Liberal.
Besides the facts she has 5 kids, likes to hunt, husband is a commercial waterman. He will now have 5 children to take care off. Including a Down's syndrome baby.
Come on people she could easily become president. Sorry, to scary for me for her to take over the Presidentcy. She is to unknown. Even if I liked McCain. And I kinda do.
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MacMom wrote: Above all, vote with your heart, not your ears.
Exactly right.
My no brainer vote is McCain.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 12:56 am |
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Above all, vote with your heart, not your ears.
Exactly right.
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Posted: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 12:51 am |
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| Make no mistake, I'm a conservative and always will be, regardless of who is in office or who is running for office. #1, everyone makes mistakes. If they don't, IMO they aren't doing much. There will always be difference of opinion, after all, God blessed us all with brains and we don't always thinks the same. #2 I'll be the first to admit that the selection of Ms. Palin was strategic. I'll also say that the selection of Mr. Biden was strategic. Different ends of the spectrum, obviously, because they needed to be to compliment and/or justify the Presidential candidates. The road kill is getting kind of old. Come November, vote based on factual information, not rants and raves. Above all, vote with your heart, not your ears.
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I keep my comments short for good reason and that is so those of you that don't agree don't have much of what I said to twist and spin. But a few of you just can't stop beating up on who you dislike in politics.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 11:42 pm |
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| The Evangelical base, which has not been that excited with McCain, is now energized with Gov. Palin. Should Evangelicals go to the polls in large numbers, The election may be close, but McCain will carry the Evangelical vote, and the Election. Gov Palin was a brilliant Pick!
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Who cried? Seriously, do you ever have anything of substance to add other than two- or three-word blurbs about "get a life" or "quit cryin'"? Read some of the more in-depth postings below, use your mind, and add to it. I'll be glad to read your contributions.
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Quit cryin'
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 09:01 pm |
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Forget about the Palin rumors. Let's see if the campaign shields her from open-ended questioning as many expect they will. Don't forget -- her lone political contribution so far to this ticket has been reading a speech (most of which was written before they picked her) penned by Bush writers.
She certainly has the image down pat, but she has never been on a stage like this before, and I think people will find her politics to be right of George W. Bush. That is if her handlers allow voters to learn this. I'm betting they won't, and that they'll keep her as a symbol and attacker.
(And it is no myth, lie or untruth that she attended five colleges in six years.)
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 08:47 pm |
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Lies, myths and rumors about Gov Palin
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/09/05/top-7-myths-lies-and-untruths-about-sarah-palin/
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She did look great, and not a scary person like the old clan matriarch Bar Bush. McCain can only hope he shares her longevity genes.
In his defense, he has never claimed to be a good public speaker.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 07:27 pm |
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And on a lighter note: McCain's mother looked pretty amazing. She's still really pretty at 96, so she must have been absolutely stunning back in the day. I don't know how long ago he lost his father.
Nontheless, he seemed frail and unsure. And he can't read a prompter worth a lick.
He's not getting much help from his staff in the image department anyway. It's the gang that can't shoot straight: You know that big green screen he was standing in front of? Actually the green stuff was the lawn of the picture of a big beautiful building, named the Walter Reed Middle School in North Hollywood, California.
Good grief. Maybe they meant for the picture to be of the Walter Reed Medical Center? Or not. But if or not, it would have been nice for him to have mentioned why that particular Middle School was important enough to be a backdrop for his speech.
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First of all, 9/11 was not the direct fault of one party, or administration, or the other, and to crassly state it was shows a severe proclivity toward one-note propaganda and a lack of understanding. It was an extreme instance of "blowback," the end result of decades of poorly planned interventions in the middle east that weren't properly cleaned up. (And by the way, nobody is talking about "letting our guard down." Not McCain, and not Obama.
Remember, we fueled fundamentalism in Iran by installing the shah. Also remember even the Bush Admin. admits Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. So you must separate the issues and not lump them together into Muslim World = Evil. Again, even the neoconservative Bush Adminstration doesn't believe this, so why would you?
There's a big difference in not letting one's guard down and actively pursuing known terrorist organizations -- and invading and occupying nations who had nothing to do with 9/11 at an endless cost of hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars.
Now, as to ANWAR. It's a non-issue that will only serve to make some connected oil cronies very wealthy at great ecological expense. It will not -- I repeat, it will not -- affect gas prices to drill there.
Here's a good breakdown:
"It's ironic, too, since conservatives routinely promote 'the market' as the be-all, end-all for social problems, yet, here they're demanding government intervention in a market just because they don't like the way it works these days. But since I'm all for solving our gasoline problem, I looked into ANWR, reading nonpartisan Congressional Research Service reports and the official 2007 assessment produced by the Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy at the specific request of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.
Turns out ANWR's a bit of a myth.
The first myth about ANWR is that we can solve today's oil problem by drilling there.
But the government says that, even under best-case scenarios, it would take 10 years to start production and the average net drop in price would be about 86 cents per barrel — 0.6 percent.
The second myth about ANWR is that drilling there would provide us with 'energy independence.'
But the government's most optimistic estimate is that peak ANWR production would be less than 1 percent of total world oil output — about 750,000 barrels per day in a country that consumes 19 million barrels per day.
In fact, the government admits that foreign-oil dependence would decrease only slightly, between the years 2022 and 2026, and would then return to pre-ANWR levels.
The third myth about ANWR is that drilling would produce a 'supply effect' on gasoline prices. In that Economics 101 formulation, as oil supply increases, gasoline prices will drop.
But the government throws cold water on that myth, too, because 'OPEC and other producers may cut output to offset the supply effect.' In other words, OPEC won't sit still as we force price reductions — they'll match our production increases with production decreases to keep supply steady and prices high.
The fourth myth about ANWR is that we 'know' there's an awful lot of oil just waiting to be pumped there.
But the government admits that 'there is much uncertainty' about ANWR and 'little direct knowledge' about the location of oil, how easily it can be recovered, the size of the fields and the quality of oil in them. What we 'know' is little more than a guess, based upon some hypothetical, exploratory models.
The fifth myth about ANWR is that so-called 'limited-footprint' technologies would minimize environmental harm.
But the government admits limited-footprint technology probably won't work and 'full development of the 1002 area' would require infrastructure throughout the area.
And the government openly acknowledges the threat to what it calls 'the most biologically productive part of the Arctic Refuge for wildlife,' 'the center of wildlife activity,' and the only federal land that 'protects, in an undisturbed condition, a complete spectrum of the arctic ecosystem in North America.'
At the end of the day, ANWR simply doesn't live up to the mythology. It certainly doesn't seem worth the cost. So it seems the only real relief will come from the dreaded 'nanny state' remedies — higher corporate average fuel efficiency standards, smaller cars, fuel conservation and slower driving speeds.
Under its own best-case scenario, the government admits that drilling in ANWR would produce a pitifully tiny effect on foreign-oil dependency — four short years of relief at most — and a trivial effect on gas prices.
And even then, it'd be 10 years before that Suburban and I felt a penny's worth of relief at the gas pump."
— Russell A. Burgos of Thousand Oaks teaches global studies at UCLA.
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MacMom wrote: This is nothing short of age discrimination.
Whether or not you think it's fair, age is an issue in this election. I happen to think McGrampy is borderline senile, but more to the point, he's old. That, statistically, makes it more likely he won't complete his term. That makes it the voter's problem to decide if they think that's worrisome or not.
Did you see his mother ???? 96 years old and looked great!!! Jumped right up out of her chair. Anyone of us could die at any moment... age should not be the issue. he wasn't trembling, or shaking, having a hard time standing up - looked to be in good health to me.
Granted we all want change - when it comes to this election - but what kind of change you want is what is the issue. I kinda like the idea of not having to depend on other countries for oil, energy, etc. I have heard some say that it will take so long for the oil wells to produce -well - thats exactly why we need to get them going now. i think that McCain and Palin are just the ones to get it started.
And we can pull our troops out, and let our guard down again - and it won't be long before 9/11 happens all over again. We need someone that is going to keep us safe!!! 9/11 is a direct result of the Clinton administration !!! Yeah! -way to go Democrats!
SHADOW - we are voting to help the little people - how many more taxes can you afford to pay ?? how much longer can you afford $3.50- $4.00 a gallon gasoline - or the $400 electric bill ??? We need our everyday costs of living to go down - and that is their goal - to keep taxes low and energy prices down - how does that only benefit the rich ?? its going to benefit me more! the rich can afford to pay those high prices.
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Good. I don't want them to take anything for granted at this point. Too much is at stake.
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From this news report, it doesn't sound like the top dems are taking gov Palin lightly.
http://news.yahoo.com/story//ap/20080905/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_obama_women
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| I hope she's better at watchin what she's shooting at then our present VP?
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Certainly bBll interrupts his guests, generally when they are trying not to answer the question. That what is wrong with a lot of TV interviewers, they allow the guest to BS and dodge the question. Bill was equally tough on Senators McCain and Clinton when they appeared. Bill asked the dem why he had not admitted he was wrong about the surge working and BOH waltzed around the question several times.
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4Godncountry wrote: I didn't watch the interview, not interested in anything Obama has to say! Which is usually nothing anyway! Bill O Riley certainly is opinionated, but he does ask the right questions, and speaks his mind on the answers. I don't mind him.
That is childish, 4G. You should be above that.
I certainly pay attention to things McCain says, because he could be the next president. So could Obama. And I read the transcript of the interview; it wasn't too bad and it was full of substance.
One point you made earlier about Obama speaks well "when he reads." There is a difference. Obama writes his own speeches. So when he says things, he has already thought about them. McCain admits himself he's not a great orator, and it shows when he enunciates a turn of words you know he's never thought. Reagan wrote his own speeches in the beginning. Nancy Reagan and Ron Jr. (while Nancy has officially endorsed McCain) are fans of Obama.
He's a highly educated constitutional scholar, for one and taught constitutional law for years. I think we could use someone with deep knowledge of the Constitution. I also think you can look at it like this: Doesn't his artful leadership of a multimillion-dollar organization, constructed entirely within the past three years, which succeeded in entering a competitive market with high barriers to entry, compete with and defeat its opponents -- including one with strong brand identification and millions of loyal supporters -- show what type of CEO he would be?
After listening to the venemous smears of Wednesday, it was a lot more pleasant to watch John himself deliver. I still admire him in many ways, but I feel we're ready for something different than what he represents.
But unlike you, I guess, I don't squeeze my ears and shut my eyes and pretend McCain doesn't exist.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:59 pm |
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MacMom wrote: They raised the same issues about Dick Cheny...He is still living.
That's only because he sold his soul to the devil.
I don't recall him being friends with Obama? This was a terrible statement MacMom, you should be ashamed.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:59 pm |
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CRIMECRUNCHER wrote: Anyone watch Osama last nite on O'Rielly? He was bobbin and weavin and duckin questions like Cassius Clay in his heyday. The rest of the interview, or should I say rounds 2,3 and 4 will be aired next week.
OINK OINK !!!! Bill O'Riley is rude and never lets anyone complete a sentence. Barack was laughing at what an idiot Bill-o is . OINK
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:59 pm |
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This in no way reflected on those Americans who engage in these activities.
Of course not.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:58 pm |
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MacMom wrote: CRIMECRUNCHER wrote: The GOP cannot always nominate a great orator in the mold of Ronald Reagan.
With the nation watching, the Republicans mocked, dismissed, and actually laughed out loud at Americans who engage in community service and organizing.
You mised the point, The laughter was at a person who only had this and some 150 days in congrss on his resume, thinking they were qualified to lead this nation! This in no way reflected on those Americans who engage in these activities.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:56 pm |
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They raised the same issues about Dick Cheny...He is still living.
That's only because he sold his soul to the devil.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:52 pm |
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CRIMECRUNCHER wrote: The GOP cannot always nominate a great orator in the mold of Ronald Reagan.
I know that's what I've been focusing on, but I don't think that's really what bothers me about McCain. I'm sorry the man went through what he went through, I'm sorry he missed his window of opportunity to be president, but he stumped his little heart out for Bush. He's too old and he's doesn't appear to be very healthy. But the main thing that bothers me is this: why would the Republicans spend a good portion of their convention attacking ordinary people?
With the nation watching, the Republicans mocked, dismissed, and actually laughed out loud at Americans who engage in community service and organizing.
That's why I prefer to vote democratic. The difference is this: on our stage was everyday Americans who hunger for change and stepped up to make phone calls, knock on doors, and raise money in small amounts in their communities. They also showed the country a video with the faces and voices of those organizers, volunteers, and donors from every corner of the country. It's just a completely different mindset on what will make this country whole again.
Also, McCain was not wearing a flag pin. I’m pretty sure that makes him a terrorist.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:52 pm |
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Rush Limberger is intelligent, thoughtful, and well-spoken? What, are you on crack?
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:50 pm |
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oldmarylander wrote: I really don't see how anyone can say this guy is ready to run this great country, unless he really is just a puppet of the far left.
I think that you have hit the nail on the Head!
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:48 pm |
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MacMom wrote: This is nothing short of age discrimination.
Whether or not you think it's fair, age is an issue in this election. I happen to think McGrampy is borderline senile, but more to the point, he's old. That, statistically, makes it more likely he won't complete his term. That makes it the voter's problem to decide if they think that's worrisome or not.
72 is not old. Besides, this is just political tactics. They raised the same issues about Dick Cheny...He is still living. Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan lived to be 92. McCain's Mother is 96! How old is Jimmy Carter?? Just fear Tactics, that is all this is. Anyone can pass away at anytime, from whatever. People get killed, get cancer, etc.....at all ages.
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Posted: Fri Sep 5th, 2008 03:47 pm |
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MacMom wrote: Jlivin wrote: If you look good and say it smoothly enough, some people won't won't care if you spit on their head and tell them it's raining!
Is Obama a natural or did he learn it from Bill Clinton?
Yeah, an intelligent, thoughtful, well-spoken person is always someone you want to stay away from! We elect who we deserve. I just disagree with you in that I think we deserve someone better.
Just because someone is supposedly intelligent, thoughtful, and well-spoken (he is when he reads) does not mean that you are qualified to be the President of the United States. If that is the case then we should elect Rush Limbaugh. I bet you would love that one.
Again can someone tell me one hard decision that Obama has had to make? I am not trying to be mean or disrespectful but I really don't see how anyone can say this guy is ready to run this great country, unless he really is just a puppet of the far left.
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