Political Punch

I read the comments from both Sue and Rachel and I position myself with Rachel and agree with her 100%. Thanks for being so clear. I have some of my Republican friends suddenly liking to support Obama constantly saying “I can’t stand that woman” don’t know what she did to deserve. They say it is her staying with Bill after his affairs. I thought marriage is that sacred bond worth working for! Guess, I’m wrong.
For all those people that bash Hillary, I have not found one reason other than she is a Clinton. While, having Bill Richardson speak ill about Clintons on his behalf (about the dynasties running the White House), Obama conveniently forgot what political credentials all the ‘Kennedies’ bring to the table to support him. Wasn’t that a political dynasty?

Never in my lifetime I thought I would not vote for a democrat. Obama ‘changed’ that for me. I realize now, I take my right to vote too seriously to waste. Will I vote for McCain? Never! I’m more than positive that none of the Obama people would have come to vote for Hillary for the only reason she stayed married to a guy called Bill (suddenly a guy who is going down in the history as the one of the great political minds is becoming a the bad guy! That’s the Obama group’s doing. Actually this is the reason , and this is the divisiveness that Obama brought to the campaign that make me not like him. Those who can’t see this sly politician may like him) to get political clout! They can’t force me to vote for Obama either.

TrueAmerican, we are NOT losing the Battle of Afghanistan. The Taliban and al Qaeda have gotten a lot of news coverage with their recent incursions into Afghanistan. But that is because several of the countries under UN command will only allow their military to act as peacekeepers and will NOT allow them to fight. It makes winning the war more difficult, but we are winning the war none the less.

And yes I certainly do believe going into Iraq was the right thing to do. Saddam Hussein refused to comply with the conditions of the 1991 cease fire--conditions that he agreed to in toto at the time--for 12 years. That was long enough. So when Saddam Hussein failed to comply with President Bush's final ultimatum, President Bush rescinded the cease fire and resumed the war.

You can argue all you want about not finding WMDs, but that is IRRELEVANT. Saddam Hussein committed a material breach in the cease fire and we had every right to resume the war.

Eileen:
sweet darlin', I'm assuming that as you were able to post here that if you were so inclined you could browse yerself over to 'Barry's' website and do some reading about what he stands for and believes..and... re: "this is a very dangerous man". wow.. where have you been for the last 8 years?
Did you get your quota of Johnny McCain points for posting today, I hear they're giving out neato handbags.

Barry is a man for “all seasons” and “all people”. He says what he needs to say to the audience he happens to be speaking too.

When he addresses the right, the left assumes he is only saying that to get elected and then will put in the policies of the left.

When he addresses the left, the right assumes he is only saying that to get elected and then will put in the policies of the right. This way he never gets anyone mad at him enough to hold him accountable for his words.

Example: When speaking to the Jews, he said Jerusalem should remain their capital. When speaking, the next day to the Palestinians, he said there would have to be consideration for Jerusalem for both Jews and Palestinians.

Nobody knows who this man is and what he believes in. This is a very, very dangerous man. He is not running for President of the United States, he is running for ruler of the world. That is the reason for his overseas trip, he was trying to impress other citizens of other countries. But this is an American election and we, the American people, will select our own President in November and that will be President John McCain!

What "truth" is that? Stopping the war in Iraq? Nope. Stopping the war against Iran? Nope. Stopping FISA? Nope. Restoring the Constitution? Nope.

Maybe when people realize both parties are a bunch of liars, we can unite and bring real change, but as long as we have our budweiser and doritos and Dancing with the Stars, I think we'll always have false hope.

Lets have an intelligent debate people! Quit the insults,ok? On the one hand the choice is an incredibly articulate, caring , human being, Barack Obama. Try not to forget that he is an American, born in the good old U.S.A.People are treating this guy like he's from another country for God sake!He is a young husband, father, taxpayer, from a very humble beginning. He knows poverty, he has lived it! The U.S. constitution talks about equality and freedom for all , give him that at least! Questioning someones patriotism just because they haven't defended their country with a gun, or dropped bombs on thousands of innocent people to show your patriotism is just plain stupidity!!! On the other hand you have an old , tired political hack who's only claim to fame is that he was shot down and was in captivity. He the didn't do anything patriotic, Old history. But true. How does this give MCCain more credentials than Obama??? Give your heads a shake! The country is in trouble, leave the B.S.out and get serious. The time for silly season is over!

You have to feel sort of sad for McCain & Co. when Paris Hilton has a 'response ad' that kicks his butt.
Can't wait for the McCain 'Keating 5' scandal to get some air time as well as those major policy adjustments with Jerry Falwell, Bush tax cuts. It's amazing how when McCain changes his mind completely, it's a 'policy move' and when Obama adjusts his position it's a 'flip-flop'. Everyone should check out McCain and the Iran/Contra affair.

I used to like Mcain but not anymore. His negative ads have put me off. He now looks like a grumpy old guy. I never used to admire Obama believing he is all talk. Now I admire him; he inspires me and I think we should put faith in this bright guy.

He must fear everyone then since he does not have truth on his side!!

Marylou everyone is entitled to their own opinion but not their own facts.

I too resent Obama's attempts to buy votes. From his "no income tax for seniors earning less than $50,000" to his "$1,000 to every middle class taxpayer" he sure is using the bait to lure in Hillary supporters and Independents. There's no such thing as a free lunch and the simple truth is that there isn't enough money from the sources Obama intends to tap to pay for all of his handouts and promises. Once elected, he'll have to pare down his list of promises to his priorities which won't include middle class taxpayers or seniors.

Look it up, Sue. When Obama started running for U.S. Senate the Iraq War was popular. So he took his anti-war speech off his web site and uttered nary another disparaging word about the war. What would you call that? I could have called it flipflopping, but that word has been used (correctly) so many times to describe Obama that it's lost all meaning.

Obama is deceptive.

You can read it in his books and see it in his actions--past and present.

He says he is a different kind of politician. But we know he is up to his neck in dirty Chicago politics.

He says he transcends race, but uses the race card for sympathy.

It would almost be worth it for Obama to become president--because then his fall will be greater. But I love America and he may take us down with him.

"And of course, since being elected (running on a pro-Iraq platform) he's voted with the majority and done nothing to attempt to end the war."

Barack Obama ran on a pro-Iraq platform? That's funny. Oh, and you forgot to mention him being an empty suit. You can't be a loyal little McBushie without saying that.

Obama is buying votes now with his $1,000 gift per family. Sure everyone wants the money...but stop and think about this as it just means that prices at the pump will be adjusted to $10.00 a gallon to make up the difference. Most families will spend the refund on food, bills, rent and the have to face the huge fill ups forth-coming. Tell Obama he is done buying votes and to put AMERICA first.

Obama's truth is a the equivalent of fuzzy math. In 2002 he went to an anti-war rally and told a bunch of anti-war protestors what they wanted to hear - his famed Anti-War Speech that he hung his campaign on.

Since then he's not only admitted that he didn't have access to all of the intelligence our U.S. Senators and Congressmen based their votes on, but has said he's not sure how he himself would have voted.

And of course, since being elected (running on a pro-Iraq platform) he's voted with the majority and done nothing to attempt to end the war.

Obama is a fraud.

The McCan't attitude won't transform this country ... and neither will the cynicism he engenders. Positive attitudes and everyone's small steps settled the continent, won WWII, sent an American to the moon -- and, will make us energy independent. Do we really want the cynicism of McCan't to prevail? All the old man adolescent rebel offers is a taking away of hope by mocking the small steps that ordinary people can take. How crippling, how dysfunctional, how disturbed.

Obama is not perfect,
But Maccain?
No way.
Americans deserve better than that.

Sue, I didnt say Obama, I said Obama supporters, I cant go onto a blog lately without Obama supporters bemoaning the fact that Bill hasnt praised Obama enough, forget that fact Obama's own wife said that if Hillary won she wasnt sure that she would support her. Why is bill different? Yes I guess we see things differently that is the biggest problem. I truely beleive that Obama supporters could careless if she gets help paying off that debit but will cry foul if she is not out supporting Obama, which she will be starting friday. I understand that it is Hillary's debit but family is suppose to help each other out right? I am 33 year african american female and have voted for a democrat every since I could vote( the only democrat I voted for that won was Bill) but at this moment the only thing I can say is that I am not voting for McCain, that doesnt mean I am voting for Obama. I may change my mind by Nov. At this point I am truly not sure. I have never been more uspet by an election than I have at this point. I cant understand why Ron Paul a republican who hold his own convention can be hailed a hero and his supporters get respect and hardly no pressure from RNC, where Hillary supporters get called hateful names because they show support. I am not a delusional Hillary supporter I am just a supporter. In a decison that is hers alone she didnot sign papers to have her name be on the roll call for the convention and she still gets no respect. I am not sure what it will take to get past the stalemate.

Reparations:

Obama says an apology would be appropriate but not particularly helpful in improving the lives of black Americans. Reparations could also be a distraction, he said.

In a 2004 questionnaire, he told the NAACP, "I fear that reparations would be an excuse for some to say, 'We've paid our debt,' and to avoid the much harder work."