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January 19, 2008 10:09 PM

Anonymous robocall against "Barack Hussein Obama" that his campaign says it recorded in Nevada. Listen to it HERE

"I'm calling with some important information about Barack Hussein Obama that you don't know.

"Barack Hussein Obama says he doesn't take money from Washington lobbyists or special interest groups but the record is clear that he does.

"In fact, Barack Hussein Obama has taken millions of dollars from federal lobbying firms…Wall Street...big oil, pharmaceutical companies….

"You just can't take a chance on Barack Hussein Obama."

Grim.

-- jpt

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No matter what is said, it is a racial/sexist race. We don't want to say it...because we feel we need to be politically correct. 99% of those representing Barack are either black, or are women that are jealous of Palin for her political prowess. Let's get real. Look at Barack Hussein Obama's connections to those that do not represent the US. Let's also look at his wife which said she was finally proud to be an American. No matter what her recourse is, she was finally proud because she felt the 'Caucasian pride' finally recognized her color. Give me a break. All of us in this generation are not the ones that believed in slavery. We don't owe Michelle O. anything.

Posted by: Mary | Oct 11, 2008 3:54:43 AM

i realy like the way do obama start is politic i think if i was american my vote will goes to him but i will continue to support him he is the best candidate who have beeb ever exist we love you i am haitian but the type of love did i got for you is more precious than life my

Posted by: coqmard james | Jul 19, 2008 9:49:50 PM

If you want to preserve the constitution and our freedom. You had better vote for MCCAIN because Osama will let all of the terrorists inside this country. and he will NOT protect America. HE obviously HATES the west and the WHITE man a long with his pastor and Louis Farrakan. HE is a nazi muslim extremist. who is polished and who will NOT fool American IDiots. Because the Idiots will hopefully WAKE UP!!!!

Posted by: Lisa | Feb 22, 2008 12:29:47 PM

I am voting for obama, if hilary wins and becomes this totalitarian dictator that oppresses the underpriviledged's rights, then I we will see revolt and crisis...and that will be on YOUR conscious.

Posted by: Number One Carmen | Feb 5, 2008 6:53:17 AM

Do you remember when Hillary was bashing Obama about his involvement
with Rezko.

Posted by: Phillip | Jan 31, 2008 1:36:56 PM

Some people here should get a grip and go beyond, race, gender, religion or partisanship preferences. This is not a toy store where you can say: I want a black president, or I want a woman president. Use your judgment, inform yourself. By the way, no matter what you hear from the presidential candidates,Clinton's formidable health care system, for example, DO NOT BELIEVE SHE CAN DO IT ON HER OWN, SHE NEEDS CONGRESS TO PASS ANY LAWS(and she failed once already). If Clinton says she'll have universal insurance over her dead body, that's what will probably happen if we get a Republican congress(THE REPUBLICANS ARE ALREADY SAYING:NO WAY THE USA CAN FUND A UNIVERSAL SYSTEM). America is no dictatorship unless H. Clinton wants to become the female version of Hugo Chavez( which wouldn't surprise me at all) . So, please, do not believe empty promises. Obama's plans have a 90% more chance to become real because he also appeals to Republicans: the Executive & Legislative power working together, that is what America needs, think about it...

Posted by: carmen | Jan 23, 2008 4:56:16 AM

The media is giving a free pass to Obama. It has not investigated Obama's alleged land purchase at a very concessional price from a fund-raising political supporter in real estate business who is facing charges in an unrelated kickback scheme involving investment firms seeking state business in Illinoise. The media has also not dug into the reports of Obama raising funds in Illinois when he was a state senator from lobbyists, PAC groups and big corporations such as Exelon. Now he proudly claims that he is not accepting funds from lobbyists and PAC groups. The media is not investigating how much money he gets from contributions of directos, principals, and executives of corporations.

Posted by: Yermal | Jan 22, 2008 11:26:41 PM

I AGREE WITH REV. LOWERY AND HIS POSITION THAT BLACK UNSUPPORTERS OF OBAMA DO IN FACT HAVE A SLAVE MENTALITY. THEY HAVE NOT CONSIDERED THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE NATION NOR WHAT IMPACT IT WILL HAVE ON YOUNG BLACK BOYS AND GIRLS. WITHOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE A BLACK PRESIDENT IN THESE CHILDREN WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE INFERIORITY COMPLEXES. I BELIEVE HE IS QUALIFIED & DESERVES BLACK VOTES. ALL BLACKS VOTES, NO REASON NOT 2. WHAT MORE DO U WANT, BLOOD. STOP EMPOWERING RACIST VIEWS 2 SUPPRESS

Posted by: yashminda | Jan 21, 2008 8:15:22 PM

As a Democrat, I am so sick of Hillary and Bill trashing Obama that I decided I will give him my vote.
Poor Hillary Clinton needs her husband to protect and fight for her and that is so ridiculous it makes me sick in my stomack. I am a woman but I do not wish to have her for President.

Posted by: joni | Jan 21, 2008 7:43:21 PM

No one is against change if it is for the better. No one is against hope if hope can be realized. How do we achieve change in politics? Not by talking about it, but being involved in the trench, working and working and building coalition to a critical mass to make change. American history is evolutionary, never revolutionary. GW Bush promised change and unity when he ran 8 years ago. He also ran as an outsider to clean up Washington. We all knew what happened after he got into the office. Obama has spent so much of his political life running for office and he has not had time to build contacts in the Hispanic community to the point that they will be comfortable voting for him. That’s why his time won’t be now. It’s just simple math from here until convention time. Obama will lose in all the big states, and most of the West where Hispanic votes are critical. He will probably carry South Carolina, his home state of Illinois, and some Southern states where the majority of the Democratic electorate are African-Americans.

Posted by: Notasnaive | Jan 21, 2008 5:10:45 PM

John Paul said "to convert to christianity is blessed twice.Obama is convertede to christianity 26 years ago, and we should as christian welcome him and bless him in this election since he is a real christian and knows the teaching of jesus and christianity more than those christians who inherited christianity from their parents.

Posted by: john seigel | Jan 21, 2008 3:51:20 PM

I consider myself an Independent and have voted for both parties in the past. I do have to respond to the "Clinton" name conception. I travel the world over and this year alone have stamped over 14 countries in my passport. During Bill Clinton's administration and to this day the world loves the Clintons the same way they endeered JFK.
Americans have over 152,000 troops in Iraq and evreyone else around 10,000 of which 8,000 are from the UK. The current coallition forces that are backing the US are Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, South Korea, and the United Kingdom with Poland and Denmark soon to pull out.
There are 194 countries in the world and of the list above the US sends $$$ to most of them annualy just to survive. So who do you think is and will pay for the projected
$1-2,000,000,000,000 (trillion) dollars for this war?
The money...big deal, the cost is nothing compared to the numbers that matter. Over 30,000 wounded, 28,000 American and 4236 fatalities, 3929 American. What a shame that our sons and daughters are being killed when 180,000 other countries could have backed up the US to not only help us pay for the war but supply troops.
How many boys and girls would be going home to their families if there were more troops supplied by the other 180,000 countries that despise this current President for abandoning the process,the UN and the common courtesy of involvement. George Sr. was a good man and a smart man to first get the worlds backing.
Disgrace, dishonest, cheater might be what you think and being President doesn't put anyone above being human, but I can honestly say from correspondance that the world respected and loved Bill Clinton as well as Hillary. I do respect your opinions and thank God we live in a country that can allow us to speak our minds...God Bless America.

Posted by: TWilkinson | Jan 21, 2008 3:47:45 PM

Mortgage company workers charged in scam (another Hillary donor)


Newsday ^ | October 16, 2007 | ROCCO PARASCANDOLA
Posted on 10/16/2007 1:54:24 PM PDT by JohnLongIsland
Two mortgage company employees were arrested yesterday for their role in a multimillion-dollar mortgage and identity theft scam in Queens and Long Island, police sources said...Two mortgage company employees were arrested yesterday for their role in a multimillion-dollar mortgage and identity theft scam in Queens and Long Island, police sources said...Griffin director and business manager, Jacob Milton, 41, is a Bangladeshi immigrant who has a cable talk show. On the wall of the Jackson Heights office are several pictures of him with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Bill Clinton.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsday.com ...

Posted by: Phillip | Jan 21, 2008 3:35:23 PM

I would not be surprised if it's found out that the Robocall came from Obama himself so he can play pretend-victim all over again. PUHLEEZE!!!!

Posted by: Ralph | Jan 21, 2008 3:29:53 PM

A question why is Bill Clinton so adamantly trying to cutdown Obama.
While Hillary sits on the sideline smiling. It sure was not like that when Bill got caught up with Monica Lewinsky affair. To include many other such things. Where it comes thinking that black community owes Bill or Hillary anything. What was done in 92-2000 is done and all of it was not good and they try to make it sound. Looks like the are feeling threatened in terms of losing the race. Furthermore, what did Bill Clinton do when Ron Brown his Commerce secretary was murdered. As I recalled nothing was done to try unearth the secrets surrounding it wanting us to believe he did in a crash.
When autopsy showed he a bullethole in his head. I know Bill is not running for office but, he sure acts like he is.
Take for what is worth!

Posted by: Phillip | Jan 21, 2008 3:29:16 PM

And what exactly is wrong with the Robocall? His name IS Barack Hussein Obama, or am I mistaken? He did get money from lobbyists, didn't he? Where's the beef?

Posted by: Ralph | Jan 21, 2008 3:28:35 PM

This is a wake-up call.

Says Dr. Joseph Lowery: Obama’s
black doubters have a ‘slave mentality’
Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 04:09 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In an address to the Hungry Club at Butler Street YMCA in downtown Atlanta, the Rev. Joseph Lowery re-stoked the fires on Wednesday when he told the largely African-American audience that “a slave mentality” was fueling black doubts about Obama’s chances of capturing the White House.

The report comes from our AJC colleague, John Hollis, who was at the event.
“No matter how much education they have, they never graduated from the slave mentality,” Lowery said of those who have advised Obama to wait, or have doubted his ability to compete in a general election.

“The slavery mentality compels us to say, ‘We can’t win, we can’t do,’” said Lowery, an avid Obama supporter and a co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Strong words, when you consider that they include people like U.S. Rep. John Lewis or former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young.

Posted by: Phillip | Jan 21, 2008 3:19:34 PM

Republicans might actually be smiling right now as they know that who ever becomes their candidate is, will be the next president of the US. Admit it people, ass everyone can see, no one in America is ready for a real change. Do you think america is ready for a black president with a middle name that might be common, but as far as americans are concerned, scary? You think Mr. Obama will win the Midwest and the South? Don't think so. On the other hand, is the country ready for a woman president? Let's face it, is the Midwest and the South ready for a woman to be their leader? Ask the conservatives. Unfortunately, both Clinton and Obama are devisive. I will vote Democrat when the time comes. But if Clinton and Obama do not stop putting each other down and being devisive, neither of them will win the Presidential election. Let's face it, neither of them are without a lie in this election. Both lied about something. So what? What matters most is who can lead the country back to respectability after the dark times of the Bush years.

Posted by: Despondent SSF | Jan 21, 2008 3:12:58 PM

"Change" and "hope" are but words that Obama uses, and in the most nebulous of ways, to sway the populous his way. I see nothing new or outstanding in terms of plans of action, or idea-wise, from Barack Obama. He's just a run-of-the-mill liberal advertising the same old tired slogan of "change." Change into what? Haven't we learned that politics cannot change everything the way culture can? Patrick Moniyan knew this much. Obama will not be getting my vote, and I hope, most of those from thinking peoples.

Posted by: John Roberts | Jan 21, 2008 3:09:55 PM

Did I mention your claims were false? :) They are.

Posted by: Midwestman | Jan 21, 2008 1:40:36 PM

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