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katterwall — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:03:30 GMT

Just to inform last comment about Mitt he's out of the running. Too too bad for us. When he was campaigning he was the only one who met what he said. He had a record that proved his worth, unfortunately honest people get eaten alive by the political machine that is Washington. John McCain threw his spin on Romney so many times now it's time to face the music McCain. Too, too bad for us Republicans that we already hate the person who is representing us. Unfortunately that's what are party gets for backing lifer politicians like McCain, he is the broken in Washington.

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Achilles22 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:05:21 GMT

It's over folks - Hillary has been defeated. Her last chances were: 1. Ohio & Texas (net gain of 5 delegates). 2. Michigan & Florida re-dos - Not happening. 3. Reverend Wright's deplorable comments - Obama's historic speech addressed those concerns head on - turning a negative into a positive.

The only thing she will accomplish now is to destroy our chances in November. Just a couple notes - For those who complain about Michigan and Florida, I truly wish the states would have complied with DNC rules, so we could have had real contests in both states. It is insulting our intelligence to suggest that those contests were "won" by Hillary or the popular vote should count. Anyone who really and truly believes that is a complete idiot. (apologies, but please!). Hillary is disgusting to say she "won", and more so to imply that Barack is afraid to have a new contest. The Clintons are trying to force him to agree to revotes that disqualify Democrats & Republicans that voted in the fake primary. Nothing to do with Obama - It's the State Legislature, stupid!

I know Clinton isn't talking to anyone who actually pays attention - she targets her message for people that only have time for sound bites, which explains alot. Obama has proven his superiority over her in 28 out of 42 contests, more Delegates & more popular vote....And challenges us to actually engage in some nuanced thought.

Maybe she can be McCain's runningmate, or at least endorse him, since in her eyes he's more qualified than Obama! Funny stuff indeed. She needs to extend her Easter break and call it a day before she hurts the party any further.

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olderwiser — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:30:23 GMT

This race is more for the voters than for the political parties. It is refreshing. Voters have seen more of those seeking the presidency in advance of the election than ever before. The candidates have had to appear before the nation a number of times to answer questions and show their various sides. They have then had to prepare the best that they can to say what they might do if elected. The more that this happens, the smarter that the voters will get as we see who can and who can't meet the promised path after getting into office. Please keep this up far into the future with an abundance of press coverage. We may yet have some really good government in just the right doses as time goes by if we can just vote smarter. Maybe we can still keep this democracy.

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ptrsnake13 — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:59:33 GMT

If you call it like it is and not like you alone see it, then you've found a new reader, and I'll spread the word!!

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ally1 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:58:33 GMT

Re: the ABC presidential debate. My husband and I have shifted our preferences (Hillary & McCain) this year to Barack as we see from him a genuine desire to raise the quality of political discord - from the embarrassing, pre-school level of the current President - to a healthy, informative, and non-polarize venue. What we witness the other night from ABC was just the opposite - pedestrian, petty, and harmful. We hope that Charles & George would not emulate the other news pundits and media, but instead, reach a new, low level of reporting and facilitation. ABC could have differentiated itself with a true, higher level debate and set the standard for the future debates -something Barack is attempting to do. A missed opportunity. Charles & George have lost our respect and maybe more important to ABC, our viewer ship. Sham on them both and ABC.

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adrobin1 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:40:29 GMT

why is there a discussion about hillary being ahead with the popular votes using florida and michigan if those states are out of the running. and i do believe obama can win those big states in the general election. as he will.

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DOCKSIDE4 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:59:57 GMT

About the rainbow appearing at the Memorial Service. ....I am a believer too. The day of my sons funeral, it had snowed and the weather report was very iffy. However, fortunately for us, it cleared. We had a reception following the funeral. All my sons friends and family were present. I was feeling very sad. Suddenly, a very bright ray of sunshine shone down on me. I had a strong feeling of his presence. I believe it was God telling me that he was safe in heaven.

So, therfore, I believe in your theory about the rainbow at Tim Russerts funeral. He will be sorely missed by many. It was routine in our home to watch him every single Sunday morning. He did not give slanted views of the news. He was the most honest reporter I have ever witnessed. Farewell Tim Russert. God Bless You.

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SouthShoreCentrist — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:56:38 GMT

What about Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) as Obama's VP? She's bright, energenic and from the right region. A solid centrist who is respected across the aisle. A "family values" candidate (she quit Congress to raise her kids) with a folksie demeaor and a charming accent. She could twist the south from red to purple, fomenting a 'mandate' election win for Obama.

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OReillyForSenate-NoMoreJohnKerry — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:10:02 GMT

I have been emailing the 'talking heads' for a while now (I'm sure I'm annoying them to no end with the questions I ask), and while no one will admit it, I get the feeling that there is a wish in the Obama camp to get a non-Hillary woman who the Clinton crowd could accept. Sebelius is good, but can't really help in the South. Senator Lincoln (from Arkansas) might.

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BrotherLou — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:25:24 GMT

Klancy, whitebutterfly, blondie, Dockside, these names proclaim the orientation of this blog. The horrible grammar and misspellings proclaim the quality of intellect that subscribes to such orientation. Why would anyone waste time arguing with the Mr Liar's choir? Nuff said.

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SmokeyMtn — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:50:44 GMT

HAVE YOU HEARD??

Iranians Hoping for ‘Muslim’ Obama Victory - Iran’s leadership has expressed “great pleasure” at the prospect of a Barack Obama victory in November, according to Menashe Amir, the Iranian-born head of Radio Israel’s Persian language service.

“One of the Iranian religious leaders said if Obama will enter the White House, then Islam will conquer the heart of the American nation,” Amir told Isracast.com.

The Iranian leadership likes Obama “mainly because he is a Muslim,” according to Amir. His first name, Barack, comes from “al-baraq,” which is the name of the horse that Muslims believe Muhammad rode on his way to paradise.

How 'bout them apples??

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glacava — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:54:55 GMT

When you have the opportunity to make a choice

Today, I was listening to a radio talk show when a woman dialed in with a comment. She was sobbing to the point where she could hardly speak, but felt compelled to recount her plight. The show host was patient and gentle, helping the woman tell her story and I found myself listening with sadness and empathy as this terrible story unfolded.

After attending her Evangelical church, as she did regularly, she told us about one horrifying evening that changed her life forever. After church one evening, she had become a victim of rape. To make a terrorizing experience even worse, she became pregnant from this rape. This woman is a pro-life evangelical and she was faced with the most excruciating choice ever to face a woman. The pain was so great, that she had seriously considered suicide, but she had a choice, without which two lives may have been lost.

Yes, she had a choice, and Sarah Palin had a choice to keep her special needs child. Both of these woman are pro-life, and yet, they both made different choices. Our talk show caller terminated the pregnancy because, as she told us while deep in tears, it was the only choice that enabled her to go on living.

Sarah Palin believes that this woman should have been considered a criminal, and yet, she was the victim. When Gov. Palin has her chance to build a supreme court, and she will, she will pick judges that will reverse Roe V. Wade, even in cases of rape or incest.

The idea of criminalizing our talk show caller makes me feel profoundly angry and fear the future of this country. No one can claim to understand how this woman felt and no one should have the right to dictate what this woman must do.

We are all pro-life, and there is no such thing as a pro-abortion movement. All we are asking for in this great free country is the freedom to make the most difficult and personal choice a woman might ever have to make.

Sarah Palin is too extreme for this country. She might make a great leader of a secular nation, but not of this free nation.

http://www.TruthinPoliticsNOW.com

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carolo — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:16:11 GMT

LOLOLOL I know I would take an Iranian news report at face valve. sheesh

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canada eh — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:48:11 GMT

Obama Muslim that is the type of ignorance some of you americans are famous for ,if you opened your eyes and opened your mind to the real facts about this man there would not be any confusion in who to vote for. You see a man like this come around once a century the kind of man that when he speaks you believe, you hope and you trust. From the outside looking in some people believe it is more about party politics then it is about making your country better and more respected. Maybe Iran wants to talk to Obama because he is willing to listen and not condem and maybe they want be on the side of Good and not Evil. The strange thing about it is that the Americans have supported both the Nations in the Middle east at one time or another suppling weapons and training to both the Iraqis and Irainians, trained them in their covert operations and terrorisim, so before the americans start pointing at country's that support Terrorisim they best look in their own back yard because if it were not for the American military covert op's in the Middle east the Iraqis may not have gotten to be such a pain. Hopefully you learn from your mistakes and start fighting the war where it needs to be fought in Afganastan were good Canadian kids are losing their lives for the real reason there supposed to be there, and fight the people who supported and trained the terrorists for 911. Stop listening to people who do not want to change.

George Bush who was financialy supported by Bin Ladens realitives in his earlier years never gets brought up why? Maybe thats why you can't catch him ....think about it .

Canada Eh

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2cute4u — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:07:36 GMT

I thought you said this was a place for BLOGGING.... hum, must of pushed the wrong key.

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tresakon — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:22:08 GMT

Why doesn't Obama claim his white heritage?

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Sam10 — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:05:13 GMT

Hi there Stumper. Can you give me bacground on the Berg vs Obama case? Thanks.

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wildrice5 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:24:56 GMT

I am a 58 year old registered Republican. I take a morning water aerobics class in Central Indiana.I finally just walked out today. I listened to my good friends bashing the Obama campaign for 15-20 minutes, accusing him of everything from theft to terrorism. Finally I said, "look, I support Obama and you need to know that." I was fine with just saying that but one of the ladies started asking me questions on where I stood on issues and as I replied, one of the men started leaving so the instructor told me to stop, that it wasn't the place, after she allowed it to go on when she agreed. I just said, Well, its scary when you are denied your right to free speech and left. I won't return. My husband is Air Force Retired. The Republican base who are wealthy and want to keep it that way really believe anyone else's ideas are unAmerican. It is like if you don't support the war and their misguided economic policies you cannot possibly be patriotic.

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Irish Turk — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:39:43 GMT

GOD TELLS ME:

"FOR WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS AND PEOPLE IN HIGH PLACES".

MAY YOU REPUBLICANS UNDERSTAND GOD'S WILL AND THAT YOU WILL SEE GOD'S POWER IN ACTION TUESDAY NIGHT WHEN O'BAMA WINS THE ELECTION. GOD HATES HYPOCRITES AND MONEY LOVERS.

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Irish Turk — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:44:52 GMT

MAY ANY MINISTER, PASTOR, FATHER OF THE CLOTH WHO IS VOTING FOR McCAIN SEE

THEIR SELFISH WAYS AND TURN FROM THEIR HYPOCRACY AND UNDERSTAND GOD'S WILL:

"FOR WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS AND PEOPLE IN HIGH PLACES" JOIN GOD'S WILL AND REPENT. VOTE FOR GOD'S CHOSEN CANDIDATE; O'BAMA

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Irish Turk — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:56:53 GMT

THERE ONCE WAS A MAN NAMED McCAIN,

LIKE BUSH, HE DIDN'T HAVE A BRAIN.

HE CALLED O'BAMA NAMES,

BECAUSE HE HAD NO CLAIMS,

TO IMPROVE OUR LOT,

SOOO HE CHOSE PALIN, THATS ALL HE'S GOT.

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scorpions08 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:32:48 GMT

After reading all of your complaints, accusations, criticisms, bitching,

I finally know who will get my vote tomorrow.

Obama is very good speaker, and I used to support him at the beginning of the campaign. But No offense; I do not trust Obama; Once liar, the forever liar; he lied. You all just get ready to pay more out of your pocket to support Obama. Tax will go up. Trust me.

If the Obama turns out to be another Cliton (I can’t even spell out his name..too bad), that’s because the Bush did all the work. It’s your decision. Some American people are so pathetic. They just don’t see it….

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liv_smmore — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:48:53 GMT

As I sit waiting with the rest of California voters, I feel the eyes of the remaining 49 states boring into our future. While the parade of percentages scrolls across my television screen it is my mind that toys with the potential outcome. As of now Yes on 8 is leading. And I am reminded of a story relayed to me only a few short weeks ago that I wish had been told in print.

A couple in Sacramento were in the midst of signing their marraige license when they noted an obscure change under their names. Where Bride and Groom had once been displayed it had been changed to the indelicate reference of "Person A and Person B". As though it were describing a strain of virus. Clearly afronted this couple printed next to the forementioned titles and handwrote Bride and Groom. The State of California sent a letter a short time later declaring unapologetically that their license was void due to unapproved changes made to the documentation.

My question at this point was simply- who approved the changes in the first place? Because I know that I sure didn't receive a letter in the mail asking me if I wouldn't mind be recognized as person A or person B! And so after more letters, personal visits to important offices and phone calls the license was changed back to Bride and Groom- for all.

It is my concern that the general public seems to be missing the point on this issue. A little slide of hand here, little nip there and we are no longer recognized in the heterosexual community as having the right to be called husband and wife, bride and groom. A little more unconstitutional toying and we may well fit into the category of the "unknown" or Person A and Person B addage.

My solution to this dilemma would be to rejoice as Yes on 8 passes. It is my hope that should this fight continue I not lose my future right to sign a license that says Bride and Groom. That I not be whittled down to nothing more than a tagline, a reference. That I not be called merely a person; A or B. I hope when my day comes I will be known as Wife, Bride, and Mrs....