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Lindsey Graham on Obama and the Surge: 'He Just Doesn't Get It'
September 04, 2008 9:14 PM
"We know the surge has worked," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at the Republican National Convention this evening. "Our men and women in uniform know it has worked. I promise you -- above all others -- Al Qaeda knows it has worked. The only people who deny it are Barack Obama and his buddies at MoveOn.org. Why won't they admit it? Because Barack Obama's campaign is built around us losing in Iraq."
Graham added, "while Barack Obama expresses appreciation for our troops' service, he refuses to acknowledge their success. They have worked too hard and sacrificed too much for a patronizing pat on the back. Barack Obama went two a half years between visits to Iraq and never once sat down with Gen. Petraeus. If Barack Obama cannot appreciate that our troops are winning in Iraq, he should not be their commander in chief.
"Don't get me wrong," Graham said, stealing a bit of Obama's language about Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and the economy, "I'm not saying Barack Obama doesn't care. I'm just saying -- he doesn't get it. Not once was Barack Obama's eloquent voice ever raised in support of victory in Iraq. Not once was it used to rally our troops in battle. Instead, he inspired those who supported retreat and would have accepted our defeat."
- jpt
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Sarah Palin is a divider, not a uniter. Her entire speech was about divisions. Red vs. Blue...Small town vs. City...Red Neck vs. Intellectualism...Haves vs. Have-nots.
Does the RNC really think starting a culture war is a good thing?
Posted by: Rick | Sep 4, 2008 9:57:40 PM
Cindy McCain is a very caring and loving person. She has done so much good working with her charities and even bringing her adopted daughter back to USA for health reasons and a good life. Thank you Cindy.
Posted by: Mary | Sep 4, 2008 9:57:31 PM
I see a different side of Mrs. McCain tonight that I was not aware of. I think she is an understated force to be reconnend with.
Posted by: Brad | Sep 4, 2008 9:56:43 PM
Graham, McCain's 'Little Jerk', is still mad that Obama called him out on the hissy fit he threw on the immigration bill.
Posted by: Mike | Sep 4, 2008 9:55:54 PM
Lindsey Graham is so creepy. He looks like he should be addressing us in his Grand Wizard/Dragon outfit. I am repulsed and ashamed to have him in my race.
Posted by: Derek | Sep 4, 2008 9:55:13 PM
Cyndi McCain may not be a great speaker but you have to admit that she has many accomplishments in helping the poor. I'm quite impressed with her life story.
Posted by: Susan | Sep 4, 2008 9:53:49 PM
Why does Cindy McCain look like she just knocked-off a pharmacy? -- oh, never mind...
Posted by: Eddie Vetter | Sep 4, 2008 9:53:26 PM
McCain represents the past; Palin with her views represents the past. America needs to break with the past and move into the 21st century. Look at the convention last night with lack of diversity and empty seats compare with 75000 packed stadium at the Democratic convention. The voice of the people is the voice of God. It is time for true change when people of all races who are Americans work for the good of the country and not just one narrow-minded redneck group. Levi, the fiance of Bristol well said on My Space;"I am a red-neck" and therefore Palin must also be. Her speech was condescending if you look at her facial expressions and she is elitist.
Posted by: suan | Sep 4, 2008 9:50:46 PM
Obama, the Great is never wrong even when he is wrong. He seldom tells the whole truth. Sad but true. It is always about him too. He must have the attention like a rock star. We need a statesman at the top.
Bea-Obama refused to say the surged worked today on TV. He has never admitted the surge really worked. OK
Posted by: Mary | Sep 4, 2008 9:49:35 PM
My God, Cindy McCain is HORRIBLE. All she's talking about is military, military, military... a female Hitler!
Posted by: clifton | Sep 4, 2008 9:49:12 PM
How did Lindsey and Lieberman keep each other awake on their travels.
Posted by: jen | Sep 4, 2008 9:49:04 PM
rick - if she's pistol packing, maybe we can cut down on the secret service and save some money. at the end of the day - somebody will have a gun!
Posted by: angry black democrat | Sep 4, 2008 9:48:47 PM
Look, I don't really care if Graham is gay or not, thats his business, but this machismo routine is all too effiminate.
Posted by: Flash Override | Sep 4, 2008 9:48:37 PM
Steven, Obama's just come off Bill O'Reilly's show and said he admits the surge HAS worked. But he also said:
a) The Iraqis haven't taken responsibility for themselves;
b) We still need a political solution.
This is diplomacy. Something I no longer trust John McCain to deliver anymore.
Posted by: Rose | Sep 4, 2008 9:48:00 PM
It is past time to end the occupation of Iraq. The McCain definition of 'winning' means staying there forevern - the only way to win an occupation is to leave.
Posted by: Mike | Sep 4, 2008 9:46:23 PM
If Obama had been president in 2002, there would have been no war with Iraq, no need for a "surge", 4,100 more Americans still alive, 30,000 more Americans still living with their hands and feet intact, and a Trillion dollars less debt. Not to mention, America would be a much safer place than it is today.
Posted by: DownSouth | Sep 4, 2008 9:45:52 PM
Do we really want a VP that is "pistol-packing"?
Posted by: Rick | Sep 4, 2008 9:45:52 PM
If Obama had been President when 9/11 happened we would have gone to Afganistan, killed Bin Laden and would have never had a war in Iraq. We probably would have lost a few soldiers but not over 4000. The fact that the Republicans can say the things they're saying with a straight face is unconscienable. They created a war for no good reason and Americans are paying the price for it in lives and money.
Posted by: jennie | Sep 4, 2008 9:44:40 PM
Cindy McCain is awful.
Posted by: Rick | Sep 4, 2008 9:44:20 PM
Vanessa, if Obama couldn't convince the people not to vote for the war why do you think he can accomplish anything else? Isn't this really a failed attempt by Obama to be a leader?
Posted by: Steven | Sep 4, 2008 9:43:31 PM
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