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October 20, 2008 7:43 AM

ABC News' John Berman Reports: Barack Obama is on his way to enemy territory this morning by his own admission. He is going to Tampa. What does Obama have against Tampa, you ask?  Well, with the Tampa Bay Rays on their way to their first World Series in franchise history, Obama has declared his support for the opposition. Last weekend in Philadelphia, Obama told a crowd, "I am a White Sox fan," he said, "but since the White Sox are out of it, I'll root for the Phillies now."

So Obama is rooting "for" the Phillies, which means, if he maintains any modicum of consistency, "against" the Rays, a team filled with young, hopeful, no-name players. Did Obama root for the Empire in "Star Wars?"

This is the problem with battleground baseball. Sure, you can back one team in the swing state of Pennsylvania, but that means you offend the people in toss-up Florida. Maybe Obama will tell Tampa he was against them before he was for them?

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First, I am a Democratic. While I have never voted Republican I WILL NEXT MONTH!.

The reason I am not voting for Obama this year is this: The rabid Media bias, the same crap they used to bring us to WAR, they are the problem. No vetting of the inexperienced Obama being shoved down our throats.

In 2000, the American public watched passively in silence as the republicans stole the election. They did this right in front of us and no one said a thing. This year, as I watched the primary - and now this election - unfold, I see the Democrats doing the same thing. They stole the nomination from Hillary and installed BO as the nominee. By refusing to hold a fair and open roll call at the Dem Convention, the DNC violated one of the fundamental rights of Americans.

I have watched as Obama himself and those who surround him continually violate what I consider to be fundament principals of democracy - especially freedom of speech. He violated this freedom in using the courts to block certain unflattering TV ads done by 527 pacs. It seems that the Democrats are all for freedom of speech and thought - indeed, they insist they are champions of intellectual freedom. However, whenever anyone disagrees with their views, that person is scorned, reviled as reactionary - and if you dare to say that you aren’t going to vote for Obama then you are labeled a racist.

Obama blatantly lied to the American people when he said he only had a superficial involvement in ACORN, when it is a FACT that his involvement is much greater and has occurred for a longer period of time that he admits too. ACORN has admitted that it supports Obama and the Democrats, so it is not non-partisan. The voter registration fraud they’ve perpetrated has now come to light - another indisputable fact. It is clear from these dubious activities that the Democrats are attempting to steal the election this time.

The democrats have stood by and their silence has made them a party to the shameless sexism that I thought we conquered in the sixties. There are disgusting videos of violence, tinged with pornography leveled at Sarah Palin, even mocking her and her “retarded” child. It’s one thing not to agree with someone’s political policies, but that doesn’t give them the right to denigrate her in such a vile fashion. If the republicans or their supporters circulated videos on the internet depicting Obama being lynched, there would be such outrage and the FBI would be all over whoever put it out. Yet the democrats stand by and titter complicitly as videos about raping Sarah Palin circulate.

We should be outraged whenever the fundamental principles of democracy are violated, NO MATTER WHAT PARTY DOES IT. We should have been outraged in 2000 when the republicans stole that election and we should be equally outraged this year as the Democrats try to steal the election, continually suppress and intimidate free thought and speech by charges of racism and use of the courts to silence speech that is not consistent with the party line.

For these reasons I am not voting for Obama this year. Sorry to be the messenger of bad news, but this year folks, it’s the Democrats who are the bad guys…AND ask yourself this

Do you have doubts? How would you like to get up in front of a crowded theater in a mixed neighborhood and say you are going to vote for McCain? What respectable person wants to risk being considered a racist or a war monger or a fan of President Bush or an enemy of change? Many good people would like to see a black man as our president, or even a Democrat to be our president, but don’t want Barack Obama.

Yes, this race is different in a way that defies the scientific nature of polls. Do you remember the hushed admissions? Why do people feel obliged to speak quietly? Will these people agree to talk to a pollster? I don’t think so. I wouldn’t.

Posted by: HP Boston | Oct 20, 2008 12:09:51 PM

Yeah, Obama will just do what he always does, a flip-flop.
Just tell each of your audiences what they want to hear.
That's been his game plan all along in politics and it seems to work. Why not use it for baseball games too?

Posted by: Sean A | Oct 20, 2008 12:11:00 PM

Senator Obama disenfranchised voters in Florida during the Democratic Primary. The baseball issue pales in comparison.

I cannot imagine any voter in Florida would vote for a candidate who already once fought to keep their votes from counting.

Posted by: LJC | Oct 20, 2008 12:14:57 PM

Mr. Berman, his statement is NOT a blunder. It is a sports choice barely worth noting. Have you guys just run out of things to talk about?

Posted by: Grant | Oct 20, 2008 12:35:47 PM

Unless you don't believe in the concept that there should be a statute of limitations for legal action, then I can't see how you can support Ledbetter's position.

President Clinton used the statute of limitations to bar some of Paula Jones' claims. He had the right to do that and so should employers.

Posted by: DavidE | Oct 20, 2008 12:43:47 PM

This county is screwed if Barack Heussein Obama is elected.

Posted by: Uh Oh | Oct 20, 2008 1:24:07 PM

Sen.Obama could have cared less about Florida in the primary, now that he needs Florida he is all over the place.
Just everyone go out and vote, nomatter who you pick.

Posted by: Lizzie | Oct 20, 2008 1:50:05 PM

Why I am voting Democrat!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending MY MONEY than I would. I think when you spread the wealth around it is good for everybody! It’s Patriotic!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. All profits are evil and should be confiscated for Government Redistribution.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that MORE Government regulations and higher taxes on Business will stop Business from exporting their jobs to Countries with LESS Government regulations and lower taxes.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe terrorists should be allowed to have trials in American courts. And be able to subpoena top secret documents, soldiers, government officials, etc. to cross examine for their defense. They should have ACLU lawyers who can help intimidate Americans who serve on the juries!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe Gay Marriage should be the law of the land and will probably produce better children.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe English should not be the official language of the United States. I don’t mind pushing one for English when I use the phone.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe partial birth abortion is okay but water boarding a terrorist is disgusting.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe having a domestic terrorist like Bill Ayers as a close friend is a good thing. It allows for great relations with foreign terrorists.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe in a FREE government health care system. I believe doctors, nurses, hospitals, drug companies, etc. will gladly donate their time, products, services, facilities, etc. for FREE and that will be a better system.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe in and support trial lawyers, frivolous lawsuits and outrageous jury verdicts.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe 9/11 was an inside job to con the American people to go to war for oil.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe social security is solvent and that there is a social security lock box and I don’t believe social security is a Ponzi scheme.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe MOST AMERICANS are bitter and cling to their guns and religion. Let’s rid our country of guns and religion!

I'm voting Democrat because I believe illegal aliens deserve all the rights of ordinary Americans plus some additional rights Americans do not have.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe corporations should pay higher taxes! I believe higher taxes on business will make the price of their products and services LESS EXPENSIVE.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe groups like ACORN who register felons, drug addicts, wino’s, homeless drifters, illegal aliens, dead people, children, fictional Disney characters, etc. makes my vote count more.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe celebrating the winter solstice shows compassion for the small minority of people that do not celebrate Christmas.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe hard core criminal murders and rapists deserve life and that the innocent unborn deserve death. It’s a choice I can live with.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe Bush caused Hurricane Katrina and he blew-up the levies in the ninth ward of New Orleans.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe that any one who is not partaking in one of the many wonderful government programs obviously has too much money and should pay higher taxes.

I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq the terrorists will be happy and now think of us as good people.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe our soldiers are AIR RAIDING villages and killing innocent people.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe sex in the Oval Office with an intern is a private matter and that everybody lies under oath about sex.

I'm votin Demokrat becuse I wus edumkated at a publick sckrool. I lik da Natsionel Edukatshun Assoseeashun!

I'm voting Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as long as it does not offend people. Can’t we all just get along?

I'm voting Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits are wrong. I believe higher taxes on oil companies will produce lower prices at the pump.

I'm voting Democrat because I believe we need to rid ourselves of dependency on foreign oil, BUT I AM AGAINST offshore drilling for oil and natural gas, drilling in Anwar, building nuclear power plants and clean coal technology.

And finally, I'm voting Democrat because I believe Reverend Wright when he said “GODDAMN AMERICA” and “OUR CHICKENS ARE COMING HOME TO ROOST”. Hey let’s make a comfortable nest for those chickens!

Why are you voting Democrat?

Posted by: Average American Mom | Oct 20, 2008 2:05:21 PM

Average American Mom.. yeah sure, it's a clever post. but i'm voting democrat for this reason:

HALIBURTON

ok, 2 reasons: 109 Historians were polled and George W. Bush is the WORST PRESIDENT. If McCain gets elected, he'll recycle too many of Bush's lackeys.

Posted by: haliburton | Oct 20, 2008 3:38:25 PM

This place is hilarious.

Talk about preaching to the choir. Everyone here is a lefty loon!

Posted by: ObamaIsANazi | Oct 20, 2008 4:39:12 PM

109 Historians polled? Wow, that is LAME. I just wanted to say I'm so proud to stand with democrats who admit they see the light and that they do not support the great liar, Obama. We can't afford to send our country into a crisis with this this Banana Republic Obama will put on us. God forbid and I mean, God FORBID.

Posted by: Michelle | Oct 20, 2008 4:49:55 PM

This site needs a message word limit.

Posted by: Jeri | Oct 20, 2008 4:51:44 PM

Gird Your Groins!

Posted by: bozo | Oct 20, 2008 5:04:24 PM

Dear "haliburton", you are basing your vote on what 109 historians think. Why don't you think for yourself? Why don't you look at what Woodrow Wilson did and see what the historians don't want you to know because he was a college professor? Don't just dismiss what "Average American Mom" said.

I'm personally tired of "parties" spending millions of dollars over more than a year to get themselves elected and have the media "report" things when it is really opinion.

I don't think I can vote for either of these guys. The media helped sway the voters away from anyone who wants to have smaller government. They both say they do, but you can't prove it from their track records.

Posted by: The Forgotten Man | Oct 20, 2008 5:14:24 PM

I'm just going to be sitting back and wait for my money to roll in from Bill Gates & Warren Buffet since Obama is going to " spread the wealth". It sounds like Russian politics to me but what do I know. Oh I do know that we elected a man for President that was JUST a Governor, does Ronald Reagen ring a bell?

Posted by: kate | Oct 20, 2008 5:16:05 PM

holy cow...i'm hiding my money, the government is coming...obama wants to spread "the wealth"...ok, then how about spreading the money he raised for his campaign?

i make about $250k per year, employ 3 people pay about $84,000 per year in federal income taxes alone...and work my butt off to do it...if my taxes get raised, guess what...my employees take a pay cut, lose benefits and my PRICE of services goes up...and I won't hire another employee.

That is what Obama wants....NOT ME.

Posted by: Mark | Oct 20, 2008 5:26:11 PM

JUST a Governor with 8 years experience! You can't compare that experience with Obama's 100+ days in the senate.

Posted by: Chris | Oct 20, 2008 5:38:16 PM

Maybe John Berman will do some actual reporting and earn his pay check for once.

Posted by: Rick | Oct 20, 2008 5:40:24 PM

Come on, Mark.... it's time to be patriotic. It's good for everyone to share the wealth...(I mean "YOUR WEALTH").

We can't stand for this!

Posted by: Chris | Oct 20, 2008 5:40:34 PM

We prepared for an Obama administration weeks ago..sold stock options and re-organized our 401 (k) all thankfully before the market took a dump...gee hope we didn't contribute to that loss but if others did what we did, just maybe it did. Guess you need to blame obama for that one wouldn't have done it if we knew mccain would be in office. That should tell you what high earners are doing and will do if Obama gets into office, either move their money to overseas markets or t-bills/bonds or do what we are in the process of doing....dumbing down income as well..Gee guess going after high wage earners may trickle down to mid-class for those taxes...Think..everyone is going to get hit with all the social programs polosi..reid..obama want

Posted by: socalvoter | Oct 20, 2008 6:47:29 PM

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