The Tennessee GOP Edits Its Obama Hit Piece

Is critism the only thing you people use to get your point across. Let's show some intelligence and talk about the interest of the American people, not what Obama is or is not wearing. I an an African American female and I am also from Arkansas, I was a loyal supporter of Hillary but after these last few weeks I am sure she has gone off the deep end I don't understand why all the negative conversation about a flap lapel, grab attire, or if Farrakah is supporting Obama. If you use logic then you will realize if Colon Powell was running for president then Farrakah would support for him. This is because of Farrakah" beliefs not the candiate.

Too bad that so many Americans don't even know Obama's rationale, in his own words, why he STOPPED wearing the USA flag lapel pin. Patriotism is defined by a patriot, not some lazy-minded American bigot who thinks that a President who wears a lapel pin, but invades another country based on lies, is patriotic. How many Americans have been killed by terroism since that great patriot George W. Bush took office? How many Iraqis have been killed during this great patriotic war? How many US soldiers have been killed and critically wounded following the orders of the Commander in Chief with a USA flag pin in his lapel.

Madbonger - so a lib finally admits the economy sucked under Cinton and Carter
Hoooray!! there may be hope!!
Because even in the slowing economy (which happens from time to time) we still have lower unemployment (Higher Employment), the stock market is higher.
We would not even have this problem if people did not go out and buy homes beyond their income, and most importantly if the Libs did not cry the sky is falling through out people would not be panicking now. But it still is a stronger economy then anytime in the 90's. Thanks to Pres. Bush!!

Blame food Costs and energy costs on the libs, they do not allow us to build refineries, drill for oil, build nuclear power plants. and now the food is going up because you libs are pushing to use food for fuel!! So when you libs are driving your fancy cars, remember the kids around the world starving!!

All because of the so called Global Warming oh I mean Cooling, ooops I meant to say Warming,
Even thou the earth has cooled by more degrees in the last year then warmed in the last 100!! (look it up if you do not believe me)

Here is the fundamental problem with insisting on using Sen. Obama's middle name in referencing him: it is a tactical ploy to try and incite some negative response based on nothing more than his father's faith. Consider this, would any of these anti-Obama propagandists, either from the far right or the left, concentrate on his middle name if it were "John" or "Paul" or "Gary"? They would not, simply because it would serve no purpose in trying to discredit him or force some phantom association with what is now perceived as a greater threat. As a civilized people, we address each other in the way that is acceptable. How many people refuse to call Sting, Sting? Or address countless others who have changed their names to a single moniker? Sen. Obama, as a matter of courtesy and respect should be addressed as either Sen. Obama or Sen. Barack Obama. Certainly, he is not embarrassed by his middle name, but making that such a talking point is a thin disguise for trying to discredit the man based on nothing more than the name chosen for him by his parents. The only embarrassment a man of Sen. Obama's obvious modesty could suffer is derived from the fact that "Hussein" means "The good, handsome one."

Nice to see Racism is alive and well and hiding in conservative America.

We're in two wars. There is unrest all over the world. Our economy is in dire straights. Most Americans have not benefited from the economic growth over the last few years. Health Care, Food and energy costs are rising at the fastest rates since the 1970's and Conservatives are bashing the likely Democratic nominee because.

1. He decided to stop wearing a U.S. Flag lapel pin.

2. There's a single picture of him not holding his flag over his heart during the national anthem.

3. He belongs to a black church. Gee just 50 years ago he wouldn't have had a choice.

4. His father was a Muslim. I hope his father didn't secretly indoctrinate him when he was a baby. Nevermind his father abandoned him at age 2.

5. He went to a predominantly Muslim school in a predominantly Muslim country.

6. His church gave an award to Louis Farrakhan. God forbid. He's not the only religious leader that has said some horrible things. What kind of things do you expect from a black religious, social and economic movement that started in the country in the 1930's.

If any of these things really bother you to the point of thinking he's not qualified to be president (outside of your political views) you have a serious problem.

I would suggest you are the ones that are un-American and lack patriotism. You certainly don't have any understanding of the history of this country.

Mark: I agree it is not necessary to wear a USA flag lapel or as you call it a piece of jewelry to show your patriotism . You just don't get it, I said it is a symbol of loyality and patriotism to our country. It is worn by many people because they are proud to show their love and honor to our country. To choose not to wear it is fine, but why does Obama make an issue of not wearing it?. Why did he choose not to place his hand over his heart when all the other candidates did? Is he
ashamed to show his love for his country? The problem with many non supporters of Obama, such as myself who tend to make it more an issue is because of all the controversy following him, such as Farrankhan endorsements, associations with radicals, a racist church, his wife's comments, etc. etc. As much as I am not a Hillary supporter, I would put more faith in her allegiance to America than his.

Obama may have charisma, Obama may be able to make a speech, but, he certainly is not fit nor equipped to be the President of the United States.

His Muslim background, and membership of a blatantly anti-Semitic church just adds to my fear of his positions. In a time with growing tensions between the west and Russia again, Obama has pledged to not use nuclear weapons.

Mr. Obama may have the best intentions, and may mean to do the best, but the plain truth is that he is not fit to lead the world's super power, and will only diminish our already hurt status in the world.

Seems like Obama supporters just have their head buried in the sand. Reality is Obama, rhymes, with Osama, not going to change, Hussein, rings the Saddam and Islam bell and Barak is not that American either. I think what's happening is that people are looking at Obama and considering the baggage he carries. It may not be a sex scandal but it's not like there's not a cloud around him too. There are good people in the world who transcend race, gender and religion, but there are others who will never accept Islamic names or racial differences. That's just reality, not the idealistic world of Obama.

Mo: Well stated. Unfortunately, that's exactly what Jake Tapper has done - as an ABC News correspondent (1/16/07, see Media Matters 1/17/07). The media certainly has the right to use a candidate's full name, but we can't pretend that a name is not tangled up with image, association and sometimes, safety. The same standards should apply to journalists, as public figures. Are you willing to state your full name, Mr. Tapper?

@JJ: Tell that to the people who are trying to use his name to make it an issue.

I wonder, "Pee Vee," exactly which one of us truly needs to "get a grip": Me, or someone who genuinely appears to believe that patriotism can be measured by one's jewelry, and one's loud talking....

Hey Mark; Get a grip, many Americans died for the flag. The flag whether flown or displayed on your lapel is only a symbol patriotism. You need to go sign up and fight for this country, maybe you would value and show more pride in the display of our colors.

moeen: If you read my entire words, you would have understood that his name is his name. There are many good and honorable people in this country and around the world who have that name, so live with that. I also said that many people have the names of unsavory or evil people (you mentioned Timothy McVeigh). I said live with your name.

Then I said that if my name were Hitler or Mussolini, I would change it. There is no way that I would want to constantly remind others of two people who caused such death and misery in the world. If our names cause us grief, we can change them. This issue is not at the top of the list for worry. The candidate's plans for urgent issues are.

To quote the immortal words of John Prine (1971):

"Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore

They're already overcrowded from your dirty little war

Now Jesus don't like killin,' no matter what the reasons for

And your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore"

And that goes for flag lapel pins as well....

The ASININE assumption that a piece of jewelry somehow ascribes "patriotism" to the individual wearing, or connotes a lack of "patriotism" in one not wearing it, is foolish, backward and dim-witted.

Who cares what garb Obama wears. I am more concerned about his motive not to wear a small USA lapel pin. I love America as many do, wearing the USA pin is a symbol of your love and faith to America. It is more of an issue if you choose not to wear it to make some idiotic point. Why can't he put his hand over his heart honoring our country. No other candidate had a problem doing it. He is the only one who has controversay around his faith. How can we as Americans put trust in a man to lead our nation when he refuses to display simple symbols of loyality to his country. This man has two faces, Beware Obama Supporters!! The fate of our nation is in your hands if you help him get elected..

My point exactly, you can't use his middle name without someone bringing that up. You think that's going to change. His name is his name and it's ridiculous for people to try to make it into more. If the mere mention of someone's middle name stirs up that kind of debate, then it's a problem.

@JJ: Call him with his middle name if you want, but if you're doing it, as all of these opponents are - don't try and be coy - as a way to stir up fear by false rumor and implied association, then that's where it becomes an issue.

OBAMA - Grace and Dignity? God this guy is a good actor. He's got you. He's the one who will say or do anything to get elected, including the not getting rattled act. If you buy it then when he's in office and you see how you were duped by a slick carpetbagger. He's still got a few more tricks up his sleeve. AND the Hussein thing is just ridiculous, I think we should all call him by his name Barak Hussein Obama, unless he changes it to Barry.

georgia:

If your arugement is to be taken seriously, all the people with middle name "Timothy" or "McVae" should change their name to something else. I am sure you know Timonthy is a prefect example of what is called a terrorist in everyway.

I don't see how your argument holds water given the above example. To prove me wrong try convincing allthe Timothy's (Tim's) and McVae's to change thier names.

I just don't know where people get the idea that Sen. Obama doesn't take heat from the media. Maybe its because he haddles all of these accusations the media throws at him with such grace and dignity.