"America is NOT for Sale ...."

Then why does McCain keep selling out Americans?

I think that any person who votes for obama simply because he is black is as racist as you can get. obama is a liar and cannot even answer most direct questions (did you catch the 'debate'?). He's an empty suit and gives decent, hard working people a bad name. I hope he goes down in flames.

No, really, let's elect a guy with 143 days in the Senate, who started his career in Chicago in the living room of two terrorists, William Ayers and Bernadine "Kill the Cops" Dorhn...and who also believes (and voted for) that infanticide is permissible, who would technically let his own daughters have abortions throughout the full 9 month term, and without his consent or even knowledge if he had his way. Taxpayer funded abortions for everyone!!

Let's let Obama wave his magic diplomatic hand at Putin and Ahmadinejad, and all will be right with the world.......but what I am really looking forward to is a giant tax increase from Senator Obama-his "Economic Justice" is just what the country needs right now!!!
...or, you know, you could vote for a true hero who actually spilled blood for his country, while the other was doing drugs and attending a church where hating white people is a bedrock principle.
Now, like Hillary, (to quote Reverend Wrong) I've never been called a N--r, but I know racism when I see it, unlike "Ive never authored any legislation of significance" Obama.

Mikey - I caught the debate and thought Obama gave thoughtful answers.

But then, I'd like a nuanced president for a change. I'm pretty tired of ones who only see the world as a Marvel comic book.

BTW - obama can't even hold his own when he is not reading from a teleprompter. Listen to any speech he gives where he digresses, and he starts to fumble like a worried old lady.

hippie_chucker - okay, you vote for a guy who thinks we are now at war with Russia, who reads Wikipedia articles as policy statements, and who claims events from Russian literature as his own experiences.

Mikey - again, I disagree. I think its refreshing to see a candidate who actually thinks through an answer, on his feet.

Its so much more impressive than someone who can memorize the talking points provided by staffers.

So what do you guys think? Is it possible McCain's cross-in-the-dirt story actually was just something that he read in a book?

hippie_chucker, are you serious?! Thoughtful answers?! and McCain's were not?! You can't even be fair with your opinion of the guy.

Simple test: what do you like about obama the least? If you cannot answer this question without somehow propping him up, then you are lying.

To Common Sense:
It's funny that you would argue that John McCain is the candidate w better knowledge of the Muslim world, considering he doesn't know the difference between Sunnis and Shia. I find it staggering that the "national security" candidate is incapable of differentiating between these two groups, since Iraq is our most pressing national security concern.

To Dan:
How is McCain offering change? In fact, he has committed himself to the continuation of the Bush administration's ruinous policies, both domestic and foreign. If by change, you mean a continuation of the status quo and a degradation of America's standing in the world, then, yes, McCain does offer that kind of change.

As this race goes along, Barack Obama's sheep are looking more and more foolish. Grasping at straws, nit-picking where they can. Instead, why not focus on the issues? Maybe it's because Obama's don't hold up. That's why he backed down on his pledge to debate John McCain over the summer? Obama can read a teleprompter! He just regurgitates what is fed to him through that tv. But he has no grasp of the real issues at hand. He stand up and proclaims change! Which is easy to do, but unfortunately his plans for change are incredibly flawed. I look forward to America seeing the candidates for who they really are over the course of the next couple months. Because if they do, John McCain will be our next President

Mikey: "...then you are lying."

And McCain supporters would be the authoritative voice on lying, having to constantly pretend not to see it in their own candidate.

TO those who doubt McCain can bring in a crowd of 10,000....:

How about at least half of the 18 Million Hillary voters who will vote for McCain instead of the "chosen one" who feels answering any defining questions as above his pay grade....

it's not about the crowd who comes out to see him (obuma)but who will vote for the other (McCain)

Change We Can Believe In!! Yes We Can!!

Income Tax Increases Proposed By Obama:
Income Tax:
McCain: No Change
Obama: New tax expenses on top of current rates is as follows:
Single making 30,000/year: 4,500.
Single making 50,000/year: 12,500.
Single making 75,000/year: 18,750.
Married cple making 60,000/year: 9,000.
Married cple making 75,000/year:18,750.
Married making 125,000/year: 31,250.

Dividends:
McCain: 15% tax - No Change.
Obama: 40.6% Increase.

Capital Gains:
McCain: 15% tax - No Change.
Obama: 28%

Just follow the money... Barack will hurt the middle class.
Sources: CNBC Market Watch Analysts 7-19-08.

bottom line: with obama we will get another carter administration (simply put, the worst president of the 20th century, possibly of all time). I remember when carter was running, he was billed as the candidate for change as well...look where that took us. Is it any wonder that all of these rogue states favor obama?

Darryl: "As this race goes along, Barack Obama's sheep are looking more and more foolish. Grasping at straws, nit-picking where they can. Instead, why not focus on the issues."

I don't think McCain getting caught lying about his POW experiences are nit-picking, but let's talk issues.

Usually we can't get anyone to join the discussion, but since you're here, let's talk issues.

Are we Georgians? And if we are, then are we now at war with Russia?

How about that offshore drilling, which possibly might actually produce a little oil in 12-20 years. How little? So little, that it will mean less gallons of gasoline than Americans could save by properly inflating their tires. Why are you guys so into that drilling thing?

If McCain picks a liberal or a pro-choice running mate I can 100% guarantee I'll not be voting for him. Not only will I not vote for him I will vote for Obama to ensure he wins. As a Christian I will NOT be dragged into the culture of death the Democrats are so proud of supporting. I will NOT have a pro-choice Republican presidential candidate in 2016 with Tom Ridge should McCain win. I'd rather take it on the chin with Obama for four years and then get a REAL conservative like we did after the utter disaster Jimmy Carter with Ronald Reagan. Maybe Bobby Jindal will be ready by then.

Mikey: "...another Carter administration (simply put, the worst president of the 20th century, possibly of all time)."

Now that's funny. Do you honestly believe Carter is the worst of all-time... when Bush is in the mix?

Quite honestly, I expect in about twenty years to see a strong debate among historians as to whether Buchanan or Bush was the worst ever.

Jim: "Just follow the money... Barack will hurt the middle class."

Right. That's why we should maintain the Bush tax cuts, and maybe even cut taxes further.

We shouldn't be worried the national debt has doubled in a little over seven years.

Okay, that's sarcastic. But honestly, are you guys willing to sacrifice the solvency of your childrens' country just for the feel-good pandering of low taxes now?

We've been incredibly reckless with this debt, and I think its now the biggest national security concern we have. Even bigger than a nuclear device in the hands of a terrorist.

Think of it this way. If a terrorist detonates the nuclear bomb in Washington or New York, its certainly not our best day but the nation survives. But can we survive a currency collapse?

Paul you are just proving my point. Refuting John McCain's POW experience? Not only is that ridiculous because it is impossible to be disproved, it has no impact on the future of our country. And if you like to take everything so literal, such as John McCain's comment about Georgia, did you, as Obama says, experience a ray of light from above that shown upon you and convinced you to vote for him?

As for Oil, a real issue, you prove to be terrible misinformed. Not only will oil futures and the price of gas drop from the anticipation of higher oil supply, there are rigs off the coast of California that can be productive within 5 years. But regardless of the time frame, it proves that we need to take action now. Unfortunately for a society engrossed with instant satisfaction, this is a problem then will take time to resolve. Obama's plan of wind and solar is unrealistic. Not to mention he opposes a bill that would allow for the survey of oil reserves. He and the democrats don't even want Americans to know how much oil we really have.