Obama Asks McCain About Paris/Britney Ad: "Is That Really the Best You Can Come Up With?"

mericans, I gotta say we have lost it. We look for all sorts of idiotic things to indicate that someone is presidential material - "Has he been in the political spotlight long enough? Can he drink with me? Can he kiss babies?"

Here is what you need to see about a leader, which is what the POTUS is about. 1. Does he have the respect of his peers? Why? Because he will need to influence heads-of-state on trade and global issues to put forward the American agenda. 2. Can he motivate and manage people. Check out the campaigns people: where is money? where is the ground game being organized? How oiled has the campaign been? Has technology hindered or helped the management of the campaign? Does he have an eye for technology? Why? There isn't a job that isn't affected by technology in America - if the POTUS has never turned on a PC, much less a blackberry - what the hell does he know about alternative technologies - or the next wave of technological innovation to need government assistance to grow into exportable product to retire debt?

Another bit of irony is this: We complain about the educational system and it appears there is a valid complaint, just not in math and science but in civics.

For those who say Obama is dummy? How can Obama be a dummy?

Point 1: "He graduated with a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard in 1991."

Point 2: "Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years, as a Lecturer for four years (1992–1996), and as a Senior Lecturer for eight years (1996–2004)."

McCain finished 5th from the bottom in his class...a low class rank (894 of 899) that he did not aim to improve.

You tell me which guy is the dummy. To make statements saying Barack is an idiot is to sound like an idiot yourself. Don't take this to mean that you lack an education. My statement is all about you lacking common sense to even throw out those words - you truly sound like an idiot.

Anybody still concerned w/these two polititions are missing the entire picture. Constitution Party is the only candidate that gives a hoot about the USA.

In reading some of these posts, I am struck by the irony that anyone who has such unlimited access to research the facts on both candidates' policies on and expert opinion concerning them the Internet would regurgitate what has been pushed in :30 second commercials and news sound bytes.

After 7 years of having a below average student as president running the economy like he's using Quickbooks for a 4 man shop, I'm ready for a President who consults with top economic, military, and environmental experts on both sides of the argument, in order to derive a good path.

McCain is also lucky that he won't have to debate against Obama till later on. Obama is much more articulate, knows the issues well and communicates so much better than McSame.

I'd love to see them debate right now though. So that we can put this to rest that Obama is afraid to debate. He will absolutely slaughter the old man when it comes to talking about issues in a debate.

For all of you folks who claim that Obama is scared or ducking the 10 town hall debates with McCain; you are missing the point. IT WAS A TRAP that McCain was setting up for Obama; but Obama didn't fall for it. Obama agreed to 2 town hall debates, but McCain insisted on 10. The trap was to make Obama spend so much time on those little town hall debates and not enough time on the campaign trail where he needs to be to introduce himself to the american voters.
Since he is new in the national stage, a lot of people don't know him and want to know who he is and what he stands for, he needs that much time for campaigning to introduce and tell people about himself. Doing 10 town hall debates would take too much time off his campaigning and would only give McCain more publicity and would not be politically advantagous to him. Maybe you folks should ask McCain why he didn't agree to the 2 debates Obama agreed to? After all, they will eventually have to debate the issues. It's just a matter of time.

McCain has admitted that he doesn't know much about the economy or the internet and continues to make a ton of verbal blunders. McCain has no executive experience, has never ran a government or business or controlled a budget yet he is throwing the inexperienced claim at Obama. I can't believe that people are willing to vote for this guy. What makes McCain such an expert on national security? McCain has a less than stellar career and 9/11 happened on under his and Bush's watch.

I doubt seriously that Obama is ducking any debates with McCain. Obama would debate circles around McCain's gaffe prone self. I am still waiting for McCain to explain what makes him think that he can catch Bin Laden when our intelligence agencies and our military haven't been able to? If he does know something then how come he isn't sharing this information? What war has he fought and won that gives him the credibility to claim that he knows how to win wars?

Obama's response "Is that the best he can come up with" to McCain's add with Spears sounds not unlike Bush's "Bring it on" to the terrorists. A remark Bush later said he most regretted making.There is an arrogance reminiscent of Mohammad Ali taunting his opponents.Good when done by Ali in the ring, not good when done by Bush or Obama.

Easy answer...Obama lies alot, is a crook, and is many a murdering terrorist's friend, and wants to hike taxes. Why are the the Canadians to dense to catch on a guy that is so obviously wrong..

I really wonder about this country some times. So many people seem so easily led by these low-road, insulting, meaningless attacks. From the housing collapse - yet to hit bottom we hear today - to the way we're becoming indebted to China to the tune of a half trillion dollars a year (oh, that's great for our economy, jobs, etc.)... to the way the oil companies just get richer. It's time for a change people, you have to make a difference, rather than letting the same terror tactics drive you to vote for people who just want to bleed you. McCain is not your friend... he is a bitter, failed, oligarch who has no clue about the modern world and would just drive this country deeper into ruin. Why can you not see this? Oh, right, Fox said he was a hero. That's certainly credible.

This Democrat is voteing for McCain. Plus 7 more I know. Obama is All Fluff and No Feathers! Hw was too chicken to meet McCain at a Town Hall meeting!

Obama Is All Fluff & No Stuff!

Johnny, when the federal government takes full control of our national health care system and replaces it with womb-to-tomb universal health care, preventative health care will become a huge component of our health care system. Under the guise of prevention, the federal government will determine what you can eat and drink; what products you can buy; and in the not too far off future--in the guise of preventing an unhealthy overpopulation--abortions will become mandatory for couples after the first or second child.

California is considering controlling private thermostats through a radio-controlled device for new or substantially modified houses and buildings to manage electricity shortages. In addition, California is considering banning the common light bulb and requiring the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs (in spite of the unhealthful levels of mercury contained therein). And several school districts have already banned sodas from being sold in their schools.

Now as for government's interference with the free market, Sen. Obama and the Democrats in Congress are advocating a windfall profit tax on the oil companies. That is interfering with the free market by limiting profits. (NOTE: Congress implemented a windfall profit tax from 1980-1988. And the U. S. domestic production of oil dropped between 1.2% and 4.8% during the 9 years.) It is important to note that the last thirty years of blocking offshore drilling, blocking the building of new refineries and nuclear plants is a prime example of government's interference with the free market.

For a more current example, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved placing a moratorium on new fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles in an attempt to encourage restaurants with healthier menus. The measure is now awaiting the Mayor's signature to become law. This is clearly interfering with the free market.

Now as for property rights, individuals currently receiving welfare and SSI are limited to the amount of assets they can have. Once the federal government fully takes over our health care system, private health insurance will be targeted for elimination and replaced with a Medicare type program. A limitation on assets will soon follow.

I know you will say that Sen. Obama has never advocated eliminating private health insurance, and you would be correct. However, Sen. Clinton in one of the debates stated that those individuals who are pleased with their current health insurance will be allowed to keep their insurance -- "For Now!" While Sen. Obama may not be advocating the elimination of private health insurance, it is the goal of the Far Left. And a President Obama will not veto the legislation should it pass.

Obama: "Is that the best you can come up with?" ... well, it may not be as good as solving our energy problem, by adding air to our tires. but, hey Obama ... if you want substance between you and McCain ... then, why do you refuse to debate him in 10 town hall meetings? Obama has been attacking his opponents ... first Hillary ... now McCain, by way of his supporters ... who he has to keep distancing himself from, only after they're caught that is, to give the appearance that he is not involved in the attacks. As far as Obama looking different than the Presidents on our dollar bills ... this presumptuous, pompous, arrogant candidate is probably already planning how he will redesign our currency, with his picture on it, like the way he redesigned the Presidential seal ... that is, whenever he can take some time away from accusing everybody who disagrees with him of being a racist. Obama is a cry baby, who is not qualified to be President of the United States.

I think Dems should nominee a democrate at the convention.

PUMA for Hillary Clinton!

This is what America is sick of. These silly ads that are complete wastes of time and have nothing to do with the issues at hand. Especially given the many issues that most Americans are dealing with today and this is the best McCain can do to reach out to the American people.

why scapegoat people.

yes 'HE' appears as a 'STRONG CELEBRITY'

Why not alone by himself,or with HERCULES? SUPERMAN?,

Why Paris Hilton,Britney Spears,etc.?

What's Up?

Why do the RAPPERS NEED TO GET INTO THIS?

Why stir up something?

PLEASE ,PLEASE,IGNORE ALL TRHIS
It is not relevant,t is IRRELEVANT!!!

PLease pay attenton to HIS JOB,PLEASE!!!

Lynne, and if the global warming extremists have their way we will be back to 1833.

Johnny, when the federal government takes full control of our national health care system and replaces it with womb-to-tomb universal health care, preventative health care will become a huge component of our health care system. Under the guise of prevention, the federal government will determine what you can eat and drink; what products you can buy; and in the not too far off future--in the guise of preventing an unhealthy overpopulation--abortions will become mandatory for couples after the first or second child.

California is considering controlling private thermostats through a radio-controlled device for new or substantially modified houses and buildings to manage electricity shortages. In addition, California is considering banning the common light bulb and requiring the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs (in spite of the unhealthful levels of mercury contained therein). And several school districts have already banned sodas from being sold in their schools.

Now as for government's interference with the free market, Sen. Obama and the Democrats in Congress are advocating a windfall profit tax on the oil companies. That is interfering with the free market by limiting profits. (NOTE: Congress implemented a windfall profit tax from 1980-1988. And the U. S. domestic production of oil dropped between 1.2% and 4.8% during the 9 years.) It is important to note that the last thirty years of blocking offshore drilling, blocking the building of new refineries and nuclear plants is a prime example of government's interference with the free market.

For a more current example, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved placing a moratorium on new fast-food restaurants in South Los Angeles in an attempt to encourage restaurants with healthier menus. The measure is now awaiting the Mayor's signature to become law. This is clearly interfering with the free market.

Now as for property rights, individuals currently receiving welfare and SSI are limited to the amount of assets they can have. Once the federal government fully takes over our health care system, private health insurance will be targeted for elimination and replaced with a Medicare type program. A limitation on assets will soon follow.

I know you will say that Sen. Obama has never advocated eliminating private health insurance, and you would be correct. However, Sen. Clinton in one of the debates stated that those individuals who are pleased with their current health insurance will be allowed to keep their insurance -- "For Now!" While Sen. Obama may not be advocating the elimination of private health insurance, it is the goal of the Far Left. And a President Obama will not veto the legislation should it pass.