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Obama Tries to Change the Subject
June 20, 2008 9:11 AM
Comes an email into my in-box: Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton announced today that they will campaign together on Friday, June 27th.
That's all we know right now.
It's not as blatant as "Look over there!" but it's just as clearly an attempt to change the subject from his broken promise on campaign financing.
As is, it seems, the announcement of his new TV ad. Or the fact that he might try to advertise during the Olympics!
- jpt
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Melissa:
As you said,
"Obama is leading in 4 of the big states Clinton won
Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and PA."
B U T....Hillary won in those states the first time.... and according to the DNC... didn't win.
SO:
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.......
AND WATCH OUT FOR SCRAMBLED EGGS!
COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY
Posted by: lend an ear... | Jun 24, 2008 12:15:00 AM
I guess scrutiny and sarcasm go a long way in making the politicians better people especially when all those flaws are found.
Posted by: Genna | Jun 23, 2008 4:42:19 PM
@this election count,
I agree with Neil,
I think if you write-in Hillary's name on the ballot, it will go to Obama.
First, she is with Dems and secondly she endorses Obama.
That's my opinion.
Posted by: catleya | Jun 22, 2008 2:45:36 PM
Some excellent points, Howard.
A few other observations... Obama and his party have done a masterful job of manipulating the masses and serving up some hope that things are really going to change in this country. Government has grown too large, and it can not be "fixed" only managed. To really change anything would involve a large part of government being fired and tossed out on their ears and looking for jobs. That is not going to happen. Are changes possible? Yes, but nothing like the radical makeover that BO is planning. Of course, we all know that nothing in life is free (well, some of us do), so we know who will pay for changes, don't we? You got it. We ALL will pay in the form of taxes. I am willing to pay my fair share to get the health care crisis fixed. Insurance companies are out of control. And just who has allowed that to happen again? It sure wouldn't be Congress, would it? They would never cave in and sell the American people out, would they? My insurance premiums as a small business owner for 2 employees and my family are $2,500.00 per month. For those that can't do math, that is $30,000.00 per year. That's insanity! And that is with a large deductible.
I do not believe for a second that our Founding Fathers ever invisioned career politicians either. Is that going to change? Fat chance. They are not going to vote themselves out of a job replete with all those "benefits." That is why they have not voted for term limits or even seriously suggested it in more than placating kind of way.
As for Obama, the truth is that Americans are gullible and believe only what they want to hear. They don't want to hear that life is hard, expensive, and that it will remain that way. They don't want to hear the truth. So, along comes a guy that promises that he's going to fix everything and all their problems will vanish. Americans buy the "hope" and "change" BS hook, line, and sinker, especially the young, idealistic types. But then, that candidate makes some mistakes that trigger questions about his "change" mantra and really his integrity in general because he changes his mind and goes back on things he stood firmly behind at one time. Those ideals are tossed under the bus, along with a few people (a pastor, Muslims with headscarves on, etc.). A pattern emerges and it looks very familiar. It looks eerily similar to every other politician, and he is no different. Then a large part of the voting public wakes up and sees the candidate for what he really is, an empty suit telling them what they want to hear and nothing more just to get elected.
I have a feeling that a lot of people will be waking up soon and removing their support from Obama. Like my mother always told me, "If it sounds too good to be true, it's too good to be true." However, if they don't wake up, your scenario will come to pass. However, we American people will not let our history be rewritten and stand. Oh hell no! We'll be looking at the SECOND American Revolution.
Posted by: EyesOpened | Jun 21, 2008 6:17:04 PM
Obama's proposal of CHANGE requires sound judgement to determine which things should change, and which things should be kept, cherished and embraced. Unfortunately Obama and his left wing supporters want to throw out the baby with the dirty bath water. They have no appreciation of U.S. history, or the blood, sweat, and sacrifice it's taken to make America the greatest country in the world. They seem to believe that before you can create change, first you must discredit, or destroy everything that's come before. Obama relies on young voters apathy and ignorance of American history and tradition, which makes it easier for them to buy into CHANGE, without any sense of what kind of change is needed. Evidence of this, is Obama supporters embracing his disrespectful alteration of the Presidential seal, to further his personal ambition. Or, Obama's black liberation church discrediting Thomas Jefferson, because of an alleged affair with a black slave. If Obama is elected President, I predict that American history will be gradually revised, and America as we know it will become barely recognizable.
Posted by: Howard | Jun 21, 2008 4:36:40 PM
I voted for Obama in my state's primary. However, I will NOT be voting for him in November. There are 3 other voters in my house that will not be voting for him again either. Subtract FOUR votes from BO's total and give them to McCain.
Posted by: EyesOpened | Jun 21, 2008 3:15:29 PM
I am not very fond of B. Obama, and when I saw this article "Audacity of hype" on ABC this morning, I almost fell off my chair. Is this guy for real??? I see signs of delusion here.. he thinks he is the president already. He is acting and looking more and more like a cult leader type, changing things from inside out (not the good kind of change) and ultimately changing the look of the Presidential Seal.
The smug and arrogant look on his face makes me despise him even more as the days move on toward the GE. I am a dem but will be voting for McCain in Nov. The Democrats really picked a loser this time.
Posted by: MJL | Jun 21, 2008 9:32:22 AM
One down two to go: Mc Cain and Hillary 's supporters, like sand between his toes.
Posted by: comicrelief | Jun 21, 2008 12:44:29 AM
Obama's adoring peeps in the MSM will
have a lot of 'splaining to do for the
four years of his reign. The honey-
moon with Barack will be shorter than
it was with the Clintons. Why? Because
he doesn't realize that he's a beginner,
diving into the deep end of the pool.
Those that don't believe it now most
surely will in early '09.
Posted by: oddfellow | Jun 20, 2008 10:13:15 PM
McCain's making a big deal because now he knows the RNC will have a harder time finding third parties to swift boat the hell out of Obama, the ONLY way a Republican wins elections these days.
Posted by: Brett | Jun 20, 2008 6:06:25 PM
Obama campaign tried to make a deal with McCain not to use 527 organizations and PAC funding, but couldn't meet an agreement. Therefore, no public financing. Amazing that detail wasn't mentioned.
Posted by: Brett | Jun 20, 2008 6:04:38 PM
I QUIT THE DNC .
APPROVAL OF CONGRESS 16%. REMEMBER ALL THOSE CAMPAIGN PROMISES?????????
what we got was a sub prime housing mess, higher food and gas prices, lost jobs and wager...
The two party system no longer works.
Posted by: Who Knows So What Who Cares | Jun 20, 2008 4:17:18 PM
Taxpayers' support to public
financing of presidential
campaigns has declined over
the last thirty years.
In 1976 its inception year
28 percent supported it. In
2006 the support was down
to 10-11 percent.
Posted by: anon | Jun 20, 2008 2:51:44 PM
Following astrology is no more lunatic than following Obama. And it's a heck of a lot less destructive to our country.
Posted by: HoosierSue | Jun 20, 2008 2:27:42 PM
Astrologers consistently say ...But, of all the candidates, including Barack Obama, Hillary has the strongest astrological forces. What a waste.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Your not serious with this post are you?
You're actually following what ASTROLOGERS say?
Wow. That's all I can say. Wow.
Posted by: Virgo Rising | Jun 20, 2008 1:54:07 PM
I find it rather hard to believe that Obama and Clinton were in cahoots to wag the dog on June 26th after he reversed on campaign financing. Now isn't that a stretch and a spin? An exercise, perhaps, to diminish the gain in Democratic unity?
Posted by: kat | Jun 20, 2008 1:48:59 PM
$85 million of tax dollars or $170 million of contributor donations?
With millions backing the GOP 527's, it an obvious choice. McCain and the Republican cronies don't like it though. (Go figure) They're used to being able to use the 527 loophole to gain the financial advantage. Now they can't keep up with Obama's fundraising ability.
I dig Obama. He's a smart politician and has thus far run a brilliant campaign.
Use tax dollars to help flood victims, not Presidential campaigns.
Posted by: Philly Dem | Jun 20, 2008 1:39:13 PM
this election counts,
If you write in Hillary's name, that vote will technically go for obama.
Posted by: neil1785 | Jun 20, 2008 1:13:12 PM
What's this signed pledge
many are talking about?
It was no more than: Let's
explore this idea with the
Republican nominee at the
appropriate time.
Posted by: anon | Jun 20, 2008 1:05:59 PM
Astrologers consistently say ...But, of all the candidates, including Barack Obama, Hillary has the strongest astrological forces. What a waste. Hillary has the option to run independent .... We don't know what's going on in her mind right now but I hope she's doing the right thing.
Posted by: neil1785 | Jun 20, 2008 12:57:14 PM
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