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Freaky Friday Redux?
October 30, 2008 11:25 AM
Four years ago, Osama bin Laden released a tape the Friday before Election Day.
Sen. John Kerry is convinced it stalled his last-minute surge.
Four years before that, the big story on the Friday before the election was that George. W. Bush had been arrested for DUI in Maine as a young man. His supporters are convinced that cost him the popular vote.
Back in 1992, special prosecutor Lawrence Walsh indicted Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger for his involvement in Iran-contra the Friday before the election.
President George H.W. Bush and his team thought it cost them the election.
In each of these cases, the impact of the these last-minute surprises was more debatable than that.
But there's no question they made some difference.
Can it happen again?
Unlikely, because of early voting. What we're learning this week is that more than 10 percent of voters have already voted. A third will probably have voted by Election Day.
That, combined with the small number of voters who still appear undecided, and the saturation of the airwaves with campaign messages in the final weekend, mean that even a freakier Friday this time around probably won't matter much.
--George Stephanopoulos
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Palin's medical records that were supposed to be released days ago perhaps? (Guess they have to "fix" a few things first)
Posted by: Late on Friday, if at all | Oct 30, 2008 11:39:40 AM
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Illinois senator Barack Obama is a "radical Muslim" who "will not recite
the Pledge of Allegiance."
Barack Obama was sworn into office on the Quran.
Barack Obama has been endorsed for President of the U.S. by the Ku Klux
Klan.
Barack Obama's presidential campaign is being funded by Hugo Chávez.
Barack Obama urged his supporters to join him in changing "the greatest
nation in the history of the world."
Access to Michelle Obama's senior thesis has been restricted until after
the 2008 presidential election.
Photograph shows Barack Obama holding a telephone upside down.
E-mail reproduces Barack Obama's statement about the U.S. national
anthem.
E-mail from missionary describes Barack Obama's connection to political
events in Kenya.
The Book of Revelation describes the anti-Christ as someone with
characteristics matching those of Barack Obama.
Barack Obama does not qualify as a natural-born citizen of the U.S.
because his mother was too young.
During a campaign stop, Barack Obama said that he had visited
"fifty-seven states."
Barack Obama announces every time he claps a child in America dies from
gun violence; kid in classroom tells him to stop doing that.*
The bulk of donations to the Obama campaign come from a handful of
wealthy foreign financiers.
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election.
A Certification of Live Birth document provided by the Obama campaign is
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Barack Obama "blew off" U.S. soldiers during a July 2008 trip to
Afghanistan.
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strong government hand is needed to assure that wealth is distributed more
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Joe Biden is planning to step down from the vice-presidential slot on the
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Barack Obama filed a lawsuit to require banks to "make loans to poor
people."
The editor of the National Review has endorsed Barack Obama for
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Barack Obama never mentioned Israel by name in either of the first two
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Michelle Obama gorged herself on an expensive room service dinner while
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Posted by: Reason | Oct 30, 2008 11:46:19 AM
It is so astonishing. Palin seeking the biggest office in the entire world, but not able to fulfil the requirements.
Where is your Med Records Palin?
Are you serious with the job or you are testing our IQ???
Posted by: FM | Oct 30, 2008 11:47:20 AM
Early voting seems to be an improvement that stabilizes our democracy.
And early voting for Barack Obama will have the same effect!
GO OBAMA!!!!
Posted by: Ed from MA | Oct 30, 2008 11:49:04 AM
Late on Friday, if at all
What do you want to see? how her episiotomies were done???? if she had any tearing????
Posted by: CC | Oct 30, 2008 11:50:08 AM
Yeah, Where are her medical records? Also isn't today the day that the personnel board meets to go over their investigators
findings?
Posted by: Teri | Oct 30, 2008 12:00:07 PM
McCain's tipping point was reached today when he introduced Joe the Plumber and Joe wasn't on the platform. He was nowhere to be found.
McCain has a rogue VP out for herself.
This helps prove that if McCain is given the chance to run the country like this, we're in a heap of do-do. Regular folks vet their baby sitter more thoroughly than McCain has vetted the people around him.
This is the October surprise.
Posted by: doug | Oct 30, 2008 12:02:39 PM
Since Obama and Biden have released ALL of thedir medical records it stands in stark contrast that McCain and Palin have not...that, in and of itself, usually leads one to wonder what, if anything, they are hiding.
In McCains case? 4 bouts with fatal cancer stands alone. The public has a right to know.
Palin and her preganacy with son Trig? Is open to speculation to many and they have a right to know.
Honestly? One would think that McCain and Palin would want to put these rumors to rest by simply releasing their medical reacords..the fact that they won't? Should speak to people who have a concern with Palin being President.
Posted by: Grissom | Oct 30, 2008 12:03:03 PM
Im wating for the Republican boogy man to hit the airwaves friday is Halloween perfect time for a little fear for people!
Posted by: Angie | Oct 30, 2008 12:03:26 PM
Actually, I'd like to see her keep her word. But that's a lot to ask since she is a complusive liar.
Posted by: Late on Friday, if at all | Oct 30, 2008 12:04:26 PM
Don't you think it is important for a presidential or vice presidential candidate to make some release of their health records? Especially when they said they would do it?
There's probably not much in there for a healthy 40-something year old woman, but then why not release it? It conveys an attitude of either arrogance or something to hide...
Posted by: doc | Oct 30, 2008 12:05:05 PM
CC,
It appears that for a campaign (McCain/Palin) that is so big on "keeping your word" and upholding traditions that they would've supplied some formal document regarding Gov. Palin's health by now. (Isn't it "tradition" for presidential candidates to provide information on their health?)
Posted by: Marie | Oct 30, 2008 12:05:54 PM
add the arrogance and lying to Palins refusal to release her medical records and we all better be praying that McCain does not win. Could you imagine a world where she was the commander in chief? Heck she has already been found guilty of abuse of power once and still have another charge in the tubes!
Posted by: Grissom | Oct 30, 2008 12:07:21 PM
TROOPERGATE IS NOT OVER YET. THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION IS STILL TO MAKE A RULLING ON SARAH PALIN. ALSO, SHE IS BEING CHARGED WITH ANOTHER ETHICS VIOLATION REGARDING CHARGING THE STATE OF ALASKA $21,000 FOR TRAVEL FOR HER KIDS.
Posted by: JOE | Oct 30, 2008 12:07:46 PM
You will reap what you will sow.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:08:08 PM
It's funny though... they (McCain/Palin) argue that Obama took back his word on campaign financing, and yet it seems they are taking back their word on Palin's health records. Interesting...
Posted by: Marie | Oct 30, 2008 12:08:22 PM
Palin stated last Friday that she would release the records yet here it is almost a week later and no records...imagine my surprise that once again Palin is lying.
Posted by: Grissom | Oct 30, 2008 12:08:36 PM
Is Trig really her son or grandson? Ever see a picture of her preggers with that child? Why did she fly 10 hours after "her water broke"?
Yes there are a few things we would like answered, but most importantly, why would a career driven woman risk pregnancy by having unprotected sex with her husband while running a state office? Condoms anyone? Abstinence, method, common sense? Where is it?
Posted by: What's That Smell | Oct 30, 2008 12:09:18 PM
I wonder if the Repubs will pull out the old Color Code of Terrorism.. Slap a "red" bar on tv and say "be scared.. we have new "information" we recived (created) about an attack"... BULLLL SH!T.. If there is one.. Bush/McCain and there people coordinated it. Save us ALL Obama!!
Posted by: Michael in Philly 'Burbs | Oct 30, 2008 12:09:23 PM
Maybe the fact that her husband Todd was a member of the seccionist party. ABC should have asked Sarah that question to respond to her accusations that Barack is not patriotic.
joe
Posted by: Joe | Oct 30, 2008 12:11:01 PM
Thanks Joe :)
Posted by: What's That Smell | Oct 30, 2008 12:12:14 PM
I am also curious as to why Gov. Palin has not released her medical records. It would seem to me that all doctors and professional care personnel would be jumping at the chance to make sure these documents were readily available. After all, she could possibly be the vice president. Although not by my vote.
Posted by: sawyersmother | Oct 30, 2008 12:13:44 PM
Obama released a letter from his longtime physician. But not his medical rrecords.
The letter contained relatively few details but noted that Obama has a family history of cancer – his mother died of ovarian cancer and a grandfather of prostate cancer. A prostate-specific antigen test detected no issues for Obama, however.
The Illinois senator has struggled to quit smoking, Dr. David L. Scheiner wrote in the overview, but is now “using Nicorette gum with success.”
Even though others have reported he's a ccloset smoker.
“His build was lean and muscular with no excess body fat,” Scheiner said of the last physical, conducted Jan. 15, 2007. “His physical examination was completely normal.”
The overview was contained in a one-page letter with no supporting documentation. “With no surgery or hospital stays, this is a complete summary of his doctor visits and medical records for the past two decades,” said campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki.
The brief Obama letter contrasted with Arizona Sen. John McCain’s decision to let a selected group of reporters spend three hours with nearly 1,200 pages of health records last week.
So, Obama, were still waiting...
Posted by: TruthHurts | Oct 30, 2008 12:14:15 PM
TruthHurts,
And how do you feel about us waiting on ANYTHING on/from Gov. Palin?
Posted by: Marie | Oct 30, 2008 12:16:01 PM
Are any of you willing to release your Medical Records? It is a federal violation under HIPPA compliance for anyone to get a hold of anyones medical records.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:16:58 PM
God. Listen to you 'bots. Distractions? You must know that something really horrifying, something that makes Wright's rants pale in comparison, is ready to pop on your Dear Leader.
It must be really good.
Posted by: JRinLA | Oct 30, 2008 12:17:42 PM
I am interested in Palin's medical records because I want to see the physician who cleared her for a lengthy flight from Texas to Alaska after her water supposedly broke. most doctors won't let you even go to the airport in the last month. The changed in airpressure can and rarified recirculated air can have effects on the delivery. I just want to make sure I never use him/her....
Posted by: Annie | Oct 30, 2008 12:18:40 PM
As of Thursday, 11:00 am Eastern time, the polls are projecting 344 electoral votes for Obama, 167 for McCain. And both candidates are still campaigning.
Posted by: forexthinker.com | Oct 30, 2008 12:19:34 PM
Pictures will surface that show "Joe the Plummer" with crack in a client's bathroom.
Posted by: Zod | Oct 30, 2008 12:20:34 PM
So if you had a male EDS, and constant urination, would that affect your ability to lead? Give me a break.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:21:30 PM
What kind of math is George doing? 10% of the voters have already voted but 90% of the voters have not. That is a lot of minds that can still be changed.
Posted by: DelegateMath | Oct 30, 2008 12:21:42 PM
Joe the plumber for PRESIDENT! Go Joe!
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:22:44 PM
George: If you had anything to do with it Obama would already be elected. You act like a silly kid when talking about him. Liberal you are and so is ABC and now that we all see - we, after the election, will never, never, ever turn on ABC again because of you and Charles Gibson.
Posted by: Janice | Oct 30, 2008 12:22:44 PM
It is a federal violation under HIPPA compliance for anyone to get a hold of anyones medical records.
-------------
When they announce on national TV that they are going to release them, then they don't, what do you call that?
A) A lie
B) Hiding something
C) All of the above
Posted by: Late on Friday, if at all | Oct 30, 2008 12:23:51 PM
Bring on the surprises! I voted yesterday.
Posted by: NV-Sparkle | Oct 30, 2008 12:25:07 PM
My guess is that Palin's medical records will show she has had a boob job and she doesn't want the public to know.
Posted by: Blindhowlin | Oct 30, 2008 12:25:31 PM
Blindhowlin,
LOLLL
Posted by: N.W. | Oct 30, 2008 12:26:25 PM
LOL...wouldn't it be ironic if the reason they aren't releasing Palin's medical records is because she's had an abortion? I wouldn't put it past her.
Posted by: Independent Fighter | Oct 30, 2008 12:27:31 PM
my daughter's water broke two months before birth--no infection-baby was fine
Posted by: bob | Oct 30, 2008 12:29:36 PM
Why are all of you soooo concerned with Palin's medical records? Get a life. Who the hell cares how long she was in labor or whether or not she had an epidual, or if she had her tonsils out, etc..... if that is what you are basing this election on, I would say to you...get a grip, get a life, and get a JOB!
Posted by: mom | Oct 30, 2008 12:30:58 PM
I don't care to hear about Palin's last breast exam OR Obama's last colonoscopy. Some things are just better left private.
Posted by: jock59801 | Oct 30, 2008 12:31:35 PM
So, when you refuse to open your records Janice, you are saying that you are lying? FDR had polio and was in a wheelchair and no one known until after his death. So iguess he was a liar, hiding someing, or all of the above.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:33:26 PM
What's that smell...you have no business spaeking about what she does in her bedroom with her husband. We don't ask you what you do in yoour bedroom with the many baby daddys you entertain.
Posted by: bo | Oct 30, 2008 12:35:16 PM
What's that smell...you have no business spaeking about what she does in her bedroom with her husband. We don't ask you what you do in yoour bedroom with the many baby daddys you entertain.
Posted by: bo | Oct 30, 2008 12:35:18 PM
Where are Sarah Palin's medical records and why is she always slow in providing information about herself
Posted by: TakingPictures | Oct 30, 2008 12:35:44 PM
The biggest reason people want medical records divulged is because nobody wants a President who is taking large amounts of drugs that could affect his/her decision-making processes. This became an issue AFTER we found out about all the pain-killers JFK used consistently. It is a valid issue. We don't need to know EVERY detail, but we do need to know that a candidate is healthy enough for the rigors of the job!
Posted by: NV-Sparkle | Oct 30, 2008 12:38:13 PM
I CAN NOT TELL YOU WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON FRIDAY BUT I CAN TELL YOU BARACK H. BAMA WILL LOOSE THIS ELECTION.. MARK MY WORD.... HE IS RADICAL, THIS GUY IS PHONY.... AND A BIG LIAR
Posted by: riral | Oct 30, 2008 12:38:40 PM
You people are so funny and yet absurd at the same time. How many of you are on pain medication, have medical issues, yet you get up and go to your job and no one knows about your problems except your Human Resource department.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:40:56 PM
How will all of you people feel who voted for Obama when you finally realize what kind of thing he is? Have you even heard about the tape of him toasting the anti-Isreal Kalidi. Or any of his other questionable associations? If ABC NBC and CNN among many others is all you look at then you probably haven't. This guy is scary just for the fact that we know virtually nothing about him. And as for his sneering wife...I don't like her.
Posted by: icant believeit | Oct 30, 2008 12:41:15 PM
The only October surprise that would sway me is that someone proves that McCain has not been lying, smearing, and fear mongering. Do we really want a president that gets to the white house on the back of a negative campaign and no platform?
Posted by: Rob | Oct 30, 2008 12:44:24 PM
Mr. Twister .... WE aren't asking to be the leader of the free world! WE don't hold the lives of billions of people in our hands! IF we were running for such an important job, THEN our medical conditions would become an issue. There is a HUGE difference between private lives and PUBLIC service! Don't you care whose finger is on "the button" and what might affect his/her decision making? I do.
Posted by: NV-Sparkle | Oct 30, 2008 12:45:13 PM
Yeah, what ever happened to those medical records? McNuts gave obama a hard time for not providing them with a book...so far I don't think Palin has provided anything at all. Wonder what she's hiding.
Posted by: John | Oct 30, 2008 12:45:14 PM
Hitler, Lenin, Pol Pot and Fidel Castro promised change and look what they all got! If thats what you all want, then so be it. I pray that you are all proven wrong on Nov. 4th. The election isn't over yet.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:45:17 PM
I think voters are a bit more savvy this election than they were in 2000 and 2004. I don't think a last minute Rove-style "October Surprise" would have the same kind of impact as before. It would have to be something truly shocking... but since both candidates have already been thoroughly vetted by the press and the opposition, there's just not much chance for anything "big" to be discovered this late in the game.
Posted by: DogBitez | Oct 30, 2008 12:45:31 PM
Actually according to a recent article by Jon Soltz, al Qaeda hopes that McCain will win. Check out the post for more details. An al Qaeda "Halloween surprise" will only remind me of one thing. That Osama bin Laden is still on the loose. McCain claims he can catch bin Laden. If so, why hasn't he done so? A message from bin Laden will only convince me of the incompetence of McCain as future commander-in-chief
Posted by: Bill | Oct 30, 2008 12:48:55 PM
Reason--debunk the following...
Black Liberation Theology is not a soundbite, it's the form of Christitanity your man subscribed to for 20 years through that racist nutjob rev wright. What the weathermen underground terrorist group did is not a soundbite either. what did bill ayers and obama see in eachother to have obama's political launch party at his house?? Myself, being the patriotic, American-loving person that I am, would not have been in the same with Ayers, but obama is more than comfortable to kick it with people who want to destroy the USA. I DONT' KNOW WHAT IS SCARIER, WHAT WEATHERMEN AND WRIGHT TAUGHT OR THAT OBAMA'S WORSHIPPERS DON'T CARE HE OBVIOUSLY SHARES SOME IF NOT ALL OF THEIR VIEWS? IT ONLY REINFORCES THE OBVIOUS- LIBERALS HATE AMERICA.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 12:50:35 PM
Reason--debunk the following...
Black Liberation Theology is not a soundbite, it's the form of Christitanity your man subscribed to for 20 years through that racist nutjob rev wright. What the weathermen underground terrorist group did is not a soundbite either. what did bill ayers and obama see in eachother to have obama's political launch party at his house?? Myself, being the patriotic, American-loving person that I am, would not have been in the same with Ayers, but obama is more than comfortable to kick it with people who want to destroy the USA. I DONT' KNOW WHAT IS SCARIER, WHAT WEATHERMEN AND WRIGHT TAUGHT OR THAT OBAMA'S WORSHIPPERS DON'T CARE HE OBVIOUSLY SHARES SOME IF NOT ALL OF THEIR VIEWS? IT ONLY REINFORCES THE OBVIOUS- LIBERALS HATE AMERICA.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 12:50:37 PM
Reason--debunk the following
Black Liberation Theology is not a soundbite, it's the form of Christitanity your man subscribed to for 20 years through that racist nutjob rev wright. What the weathermen underground terrorist group did is not a soundbite either. what did bill ayers and obama see in eachother to have obama's political launch party at his house?? Myself, being the patriotic, American-loving person that I am, would not have been in the same with Ayers, but obama is more than comfortable to kick it with people who want to destroy the USA. I DONT' KNOW WHAT IS SCARIER, WHAT WEATHERMEN AND WRIGHT TAUGHT OR THAT OBAMA'S WORSHIPPERS DON'T CARE HE OBVIOUSLY SHARES SOME IF NOT ALL OF THEIR VIEWS? IT ONLY REINFORCES THE OBVIOUS- LIBERALS HATE AMERICA.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 12:51:16 PM
Obama is a Fraud! Obama is a lire! Obama is controlled by corrupt, racist! Where is his real birth Certificate? Where are his College financial aid Records! What is on this tape the LA Times is holding? What is the story his Aunt wont talk about till after the election? Why is his Aunt living in poverty in a slum? Why cant he help her? Why is he going to use my money to help her? What ever happened to help your Brother or Sister? Why is he supporting a violent Odinga in Kenya? Why is he sharing his contribution list with ACORN so they can solicit more donations on his behalf? Why cant he show where is Contributions really come from? Why are all of you so fooled by this man? Why are you supporting a man who was guided and taught in the ways of Socialism and Marxism? Why are you willing to vote for a man who wanted the Supreme Court to re-write the constitution! Why are you supporting man who surrounds himself with people who hate America and have shaped his ideology? Why are voting for a man who will support that ideology! Wake up people he is a fraud and will lead this country to collapse!
Posted by: batesba74 | Oct 30, 2008 12:52:28 PM
Mr. Twister .... It sounds as though you and your right-wing friends are scared witless! Haven't you ever heard of a little thing called "impeachment"? If the next president, whomever is elected, oversteps his bounds, it is possible to remove him/her! What are you all so afraid of? The boogeyman?
Posted by: NV-Sparkle | Oct 30, 2008 12:53:05 PM
"The Economist" endorses Obama. Apparently, this well-respected conservative weekly thinks that Obama is neither a political nor an economic radical.
Posted by: teddymaniac | Oct 30, 2008 12:53:18 PM
Oh that is funny, I can see it now. Obama arranging a friendly meeting with Osama and asking him for forgiveness for all the bad things America did to bring his attack on America. OR Asking him to turn himself in.
Britains Prime Minister Chaimberlan signed a non agrressive pact with Nazi Germany and look what they got!
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:53:32 PM
Obama is a Fraud! Obama is a lire! Obama is controlled by corrupt, racist! Where is his real birth Certificate? Where are his College financial aid Records! What is on this tape the LA Times is holding? What is the story his Aunt wont talk about till after the election? Why is his Aunt living in poverty in a slum? Why cant he help her? Why is he going to use my money to help her? What ever happened to help your Brother or Sister? Why is he supporting a violent Odinga in Kenya? Why is he sharing his contribution list with ACORN so they can solicit more donations on his behalf? Why cant he show where is Contributions really come from? Why are all of you so fooled by this man? Why are you supporting a man who was guided and taught in the ways of Socialism and Marxism? Why are you willing to vote for a man who wanted the Supreme Court to re-write the constitution! Why are you supporting man who surrounds himself with people who hate America and have shaped his ideology? Why are voting for a man who will support that ideology! Wake up people he is a fraud and will lead this country to collapse!
Posted by: batesba74 | Oct 30, 2008 12:55:16 PM
It seems to ME you'all are little to crazy. I voted early. Not because there was two choices but because Party reality tells all. The Dems got this one and a lot of others. If the Devil is in the details then Republicans make them and Dems seem to profit from them. And we just deal withit. Notheing has changed Just the same tune as time marches on. I chose the lesser of two eveils....
Posted by: art | Oct 30, 2008 12:55:19 PM
I am sure if Osama bin Laden releases a videotape or does something else again before the election, he knows he will help John McCain just like he helped Bush four years ago.
The question is: why would he want to help John McCain?
Posted by: teddymaniac | Oct 30, 2008 12:55:22 PM
Rob, please tell me how McCain has been lying?? Exposing someone for the radical person they are is not smearing and saying Obama hangs out with terrorists and racist, anti-semitic, Anti-American crowds is not smearing. Had the media done their job your man who admittingly sought out" Marxist professors at college" would have never gotten past Chicago's corrupt political world.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 12:57:13 PM
Scared? Scared for you when Obama has you under economic slavery. Its easy to talk impeachment. Clinton was impeached but the Senate vote kept him in office, You tried to impeach Bush and look where that got you. Nowhere.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 12:58:04 PM
NV-sparkle
What worries me is that the elite media that is always against America's every position in the world will suddenly change its tune when a democrat(a far-left one at that) assumes the presidency. Obama walks on water with the media now, if he becomes president the sun shining down will be because of him and the rain clouds will be left over from "failed bush policies". Have you heard of the fairness doctrine that could silence talk radio and all opposition, sounds like Germany 1939 to me.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 1:02:12 PM
I think it is shameful that some of you are calling others "Un-American" for exercising their RIGHT to vote just because they don't happen to share YOUR opinions! Last time I checked, the First Amendment applied to ALL Americans, not just those who subscribe to the Right-wing Conservative philosophy! Please stop insulting people you don't even know! It's demeaning to EVERYONE, especially yourselves!
Posted by: NV-Sparkle | Oct 30, 2008 1:02:38 PM
Remember, the Nazi's burned the Reichstag and blamed the Jews to gain power. The Bulsheviks caused chaos among the people of Russia and blamed the Czar to gain power. The Dems allowed the subprime spending to get out of hand and are blaming the Republicans. Hmmm. I wonder what is next if Obama wins.
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 1:02:59 PM
yep, I concede, we will have one hell of a civil war. So since we know Obama will not unite, but seek to divide(don't argue this Obamanation) Keep your cult and all the problems. Anyone who believes Obama is wrong for America, leave go to Canada. I'll be there, free healthcare, banks that have money, and if we leave, what happens to the US. Well you can't tax people who don't live or work in the US. I don't need my US citizenship(isn't worth anything after this election) I can become a Canadian quite easily, along with most other McCain supporters(we actually have jobs) so it will be really funny when Obama tries to raise taxes on unemployment, food stamps, and welfare. His state Illinois is financially broke, corrupt politics, crazy terrorists, and Lennon-Marxist followers. It is too late for America, jump from the burning ship now, or you will have to listen to Obama preach for the next four years. I don't like church, and I really don't like sermons, I have never heard anything but sermons from the so called demi-god "Barrack" good luck eh?
Posted by: USdoomed | Oct 30, 2008 1:03:43 PM
Is it true that Obama can not even pass a background check to be on the secret service who woul dpossibly be protecting him if he were to win due to his personal ties over seas? Having a president that can not even hold a "secret" clearence (or at least chouldnt) because of his background check is a bigger deal than a medical report. I agree we dont want a president doing drugs, so lets drug test them rather than a full medical report. Isnt it ironic that in this country you have ot pass a drug test to get a job to earn money to go to welfare where unemplyed people can get their checks without taking a drug test? thank you democrats.
Posted by: Concerned | Oct 30, 2008 1:04:13 PM
Liberals are all about free speech until you say something they don't want to hear. The thing they hate hearing most is USA!! USA!!-it makes them light-headed and weak.
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 1:04:46 PM
Since Bin Laden was the Freaky Friday surprise the last time, is there any doubt that he is an agent of the Cheney regime? He just played a bit reverse psychology with the naive electorate. He said that Kerry was an easier enemy to deal with than Bush. If he thought so, he would want Kerry to win, right? So he would have kept quiet. But in fact, his interest was for Bush to win, either because Bush was a weaker opponent to him than Kerry, or because he was payed to help him out.
Khalilzad is probably the main link between the Cheney regime and Bin Laden.
Posted by: John | Oct 30, 2008 1:05:48 PM
WoW! I guess I hit a pro-democrat article - all of the responders ares bashing McCain! Some clarity is needed for those who are IQ challenged...snopes is a good source, but many of their conclusions are based on what someone said...isn't that exactly how the rumor they are trying to debunk got started?...what someone said?
Whatever happended to the medical privacy act? There are no exclusions for political candidates.
And Stepahanopulous (sp) just how authoritative is he? Why should I listen to him anyways? 99% of all information Americans have gotten is throught the media
Freedom of the press was supposed to keep Government in check, go read about it...but where is the check on biased press who abuse that freedom?
How short are most memories when people want something? Questions brought up during the primaries concerning Obama by other Democrats, including Biden, have never been answered and are now being swept under the rug, so their party can control the White House...
$100M in funding received from unknown sources, most by pre-paid credit cards...how did that happen so quickly? All of a sudden half the country thought that was the best way to donate?? untraceable money?
Obama WILL SAY ANYTHING to get elected, and if you think spending money so lavishly is OK to get elected, wait until he gets in office and wants to spend on something else! Lot of Politicians are looking to get rich. BTW did Obama pay off Hillary's $22M campaign debts??? Oh. yea, that's why they're such goo friends now...
If most Americans only knew how much people have suffered to protect them, they would see things alot differently...
Posted by: Luke | Oct 30, 2008 1:07:19 PM
Where's Obama's Medical Record?
Posted by: JFK | Oct 30, 2008 1:08:11 PM
Obama has somehow incredibly been able to avoid exposing himself for what he really is- an anti-American, capitalist hating marxist. Even the audio from the chicago interview was vague, but I am hoping that the McCain camp has finally found a tape that will expose the real Barry so that all of his worshippers in the media can't protect him. Perhaps, a video of obama sitting in the pews during one of rev wrights awesome sermons, or standing next to bill ayers as he says f*** America....
Posted by: dave | Oct 30, 2008 1:09:32 PM
I can not believe that Sen McCain really would want to go here considering that there is possibly a link with McCain and this arab guy also.McCain belonged to a group some how or has ties to this group in the past and this group gave money to this guy so really if this group really did give money to this guy then Sen McCain really should not be talking. THis is rreally the thing I do not get here. If this guy is so bad, then why did the government let him in here in the first place? If he is bad then why don't they boot him out of the country? I will be voting for Sen Obama here in Florida because I do not believe in any of Sen McCains policies. I think they will only benefit the wealthy ( him and bush's friends) and not the rest of us. And if you really want to get into the wives and all I will tell you that Cindy McCain is nothing but a spoiled little girl who inherited daddy's money and nothing more than that.
Posted by: Mil Wife | Oct 30, 2008 1:10:03 PM
Yeah, where's Obama's Medical Record?
Posted by: Me | Oct 30, 2008 1:10:47 PM
John Kerry married in to millions by marrying in Teresa Heinz. Isn't he spoiled too?
Posted by: Mr. Twister | Oct 30, 2008 1:12:56 PM
I earn less than 25K a year, but I work! think people that make 250K a year deserve a tax break just like I do. All the Obama supporters like spreading the wealth. It isn't fair or right. We all make decisions that affect our personal finances, and we should be responsible for those decisions. We do not need to punish others who do better. It is called jealousy. If some of the Obamanation put as much effort into getting a job, we could all get a tax break, but since few actually put any effort into employment, we all lose no matter what. I have no right to ask "middle class" to pay my way....that is up to me. Obamaites take some responsibilty, unlike your candidate, you can make a change(no policies needed, just some hard work) Everyone needs to pay their fair share and no more just because you have done better than your neighbor.Thou shalt not honor false gods(or just insert the dem candidate)
Posted by: USdoomed | Oct 30, 2008 1:24:45 PM
We are going to start talking with the Taliban, as Gen. Petreaus recommends. So why shouldn't we be talking with Palestinians? If you don't talk to people with different views, nothing gets solved. After the last 8 years have wrecked so much of the goodwill that the U.S. had in the world, we ALL should have learned that lesson.
Posted by: Steve from NH | Oct 30, 2008 1:32:54 PM
REPUBLICANS ,BEWARE!!!!DEMOCRATIC NAZIS ARE COMING TO TAKE YOUR GUNS AND KILL YOUR UNBORN BABIES!!!
SOCIALIST COMMUNIST LIBERAL PINKOS WILL BE SMOKING CRACK ALL DAY ON YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY!!
THE LIBERAL TERRORISTS WILL MAKE EVERYONE BECOME A MUSLIM TOO OR ELSE, AND THERE WILL BE NO MORE CHRISTIANS ALLOWED IN THE USA!! THEY WILL BURN A
