Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

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vicenteduq — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:49:16 GMT

Let's talk of President Obama.

Mr Andrew Romano :

Thanks for revealing the little sins, venial sins, and the little shrewdness of Journalists. You made me smile.

I am devoting lots of hours to studying this election ( polls and bets ) and I am surprised of how McCain shrinks day by day.

McCain is losing such important toss up states such as Florida, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, and others.

More Amazing than that, There is some 30% probability or so of McCain losing NORTH DAKOTA and MONTANA, and even Georgia such "republican" states.

Polls have indicated that possibility and bets are as high as 30 dollars for Obama ( in order to win 100 dollars ).

West Virginia and Indiana are also in danger and are not 100% secure for McCain.

We have not discussed the Entire New Political Scenario, after Obama wins. Many People have a lot of difficulty imagining at their seats in this New Theater.

My guess : Obama will be a Great President. Someone to be remembered with affection in Future Generations. Because of the Excellent Psychological Qualities of this Guy, also because of the excellent teams that have been assembled around Obama.

His First presidential decision : Joe Biden, Wonderful !

Obama is a very consultive guy, or advisory. I mean he does not act without careful consultation and serious advice. That is what a Difficult Economy requires.

After November 5, we will talk a lot of the Obama Coalition of Blacks, Hispanics, Asian, Native Americans, Racials, Multiracials, White Youth, The Educated and Cultured Whites, even perhaps White Women.

http://milenials.blogspot.com/

http://tossUpStates.blogspot.com/

Vicente Duque

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Doc Howl — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:58:28 GMT

Excellent piece, Mr Romano. It's nice to see a reporter who isn't a drama queen.

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Ron Paul For Pope — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:19:47 GMT

"But thanks to Obama's unprecedented political profile--and McCain's effort to raise doubts about his character and readiness--an unusually high number of undecideds may revert at the last minute to the more familiar candidate."

Translation: "Undecideds" will vote their race, not their pocketbooks. The Bradley Effect lives. And McCain will be rewarded for race-baiting.

This country will get the government it deserves.

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BunchofChemies — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:49:59 GMT

McCain's appeal to the older crowd will diminish, not increase. Folks of 60 and up were either part of the Great Depression or their parents were. They remember the mismanagement of Herbert Hoover that led to the worldwide economic crisis that impoverished our nation and nearly destroyed capitalism here. This ongoing economic crisis speaks louder than any campaign speech or promise. The Republicans have done it again, gotten us close to a destruction of our economic progress. As in 1932, they will be looking for a change in direction. Obama is going to win in a landslide.

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amycnote — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:50:40 GMT

Thank you!!! Gaw, I'm so tired of all this "comeback" talk. Keep grasping at straws, old man. It just makes me feel bad for the GOP. This is just pathetic. I mean, I love a good race just like everyone else, but I think a lot of Dems right now are just ready for it to be over already! I don't think our nation can take much more of the poisonous racism being spewed at the Palin rallies. Did anyone see that dude holding up that monkey doll dressed like Obama? If not, please watch it: absolutely SICK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNFokenPInk

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Cantabrigian — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:59:18 GMT

NObama has spent all of his challengers 3:1, which tells one thing, and only one thing about him and that is that he is BUYING THIS ELECTION.

YOU FOOLiSh people . . .

So, it is the economy and the American voters will trust their future with NObama - who has no executive experience, no administrative experience - and how much do you want to bet that his wife is the one who balances their home budget????

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olderwiser — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:12:04 GMT

Let's lose this one for the Gipper and give him a dose of trickle down.

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BunchofChemies — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:18:22 GMT

This election will mark the end of supply side economics, deregulation, and non-intervention in asset bubbles. Someone please explain what I just said to Sarah Palin.

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olderwiser — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:20:20 GMT

The term "trickle down" really didn't sound right from the beginning. Things that trickle down are most always in trouble, such as leaky faucets and the wet spots on old men's trousers resulting from the misfortune of enlarged prostate glands, and after all these years of trickle down economics, the voters who helped put its originator in have not climbed a rung on the ladder of prosperity. So, really, let's wake up and see who these people really are and lose this one for old Ronnie Reagan the Gipper. His posterity deserves it. The final insult is the woman who is proffered as fit to take over the presidency on a moment's notice who barely has the sense to poor piss out of a boot, smiles, winks and all. She is just about the prettiest dumb woman that I have ever seen.

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GregHere — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:20:46 GMT

..................McCain is always re-inventing his candidacy, it is like he is giving us the flavor of the week or the song of the day until his campaign realizes that what he is doing is not going very far. It is interesting to see McCain on TV doing all of the movements to appear congenial and animated where he does alot of pointing and shifting positions on stage, this came out of his Summer of '07 re-invention when he was falling behind to the other GOP aspirants who have since dropped out. McCain is trying to appear that he is not the Old Dude that he really is and has to change his presentation and act constantly to look old and dated....it is all an act and he is an actor being directed by a Karl Rove type ataff behind the scenes!!!

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pinpin1 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:26:45 GMT

Am a Hillary Dem ready to vote for MaCain but can't stomach his running mate. How can she lie with a straight face that she didn't abuse power in Troopergate when that's in black and white in the report? Liar... liar can't be President a heartbeat away!

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olderwiser — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:35:04 GMT

Yes, GregHere, it is the desperation that causes it. While Obama chose highly efficient people to help him along in his campaign, Mc Cain got stuck with the duds of the century for his campaign advice. He started, long time passing, as an honest man running for office and was treated to Karl Rove and company in the 2000 race, tarred, feathered, peed on, and smeared totally out of the running. Then, prior to this race, he declared again to be in favor of clean campaigning, but with his henchpersons who know only the old mailouts and other old fashioned methods of dollar wasteful campaigning, the Obama crew started cleaning his plow big time, at which time the Mc Cain campaign incompetents resorted to character assassination and unbelievably picked the worst vice presidential prospect in history to try to recover his base of hard heads. A beautiful woman with an empty head who smiles and winks her way along as she insults her betters in the desperation of the Mc Cain campaign. Yes, GregHere, it is desperation that causes it, and it is almost too ugly to bear.

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olderwiser — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:46:01 GMT

Mc Cain must have robbed the coaching ranks for every coach who ever ran the ball on every fourth down of the game, whether on their own ten yard line or not to get his campaign crew. The score is mounting and the opposing team is likely to run him and his whole team out of the stadium, as each decision is worse than the last in a last ditch effort to score. The crowd is booing the dirty play and are soon to start throwing their drink containers onto the field. We need a better president than that.

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TomTraubert — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:01:03 GMT

I'll echo Mr. Howl. This was a good, informative piece based on actual, relevant data which you clearly explained to support your analysis. Well done.

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Perusing-through — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:51:40 GMT

THE EVANGELICALS ARE GOING ABOUT IT ALL WRONG. THERE APPROACH TO THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS WORST THAN THE PREVIOUS TWO ELECTIONS.

Just because some one (like Bush) claims to read the Bible and say he/she is against abortion, do not mean that person qualify to run the Presidential Offices of the United States. After James Dobson's ditto heads put 'W' in office twice, you would think the hypocritical evangelicals would have learned. But noooooo, , , , the evangelicals are trying to force in office a worst pair then Bush & Cheney, , , , its 'McSame & Palney'.

The solution for the evangelical concern is not hard. What you do is pick a candidate that is highly intelligent, smart, and wise like Senator Obama and convert his views from 'Choice' to 'Pro-life'. With Obama's religious background and penchant for scholarly debate, I can have him converted to pro-life in a single setting. This is a much better solution than putting a 'Reckless Molasses McSame' and 'Sarah Elmer-Fudd Palin' anywhere near the nuclear triggers.

It is far harder to bring McSame and Palin up to the speed, intellect, judgment, and temperament of an Obama-Biden team; than it would be to convert Obama to pro-life. And with Biden's pro-life views, the matter is half in the bag.

Think Evangelicals, Think! The nation cannot afford anymore incompetent or immoral leadership!!

GOD Bless the United States of America!

GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership Team!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

SGreen — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:03:47 GMT

Romano,

First off, you are mental.

Why?

Show me in the history of American Presidential election a candidate has come back from 12% behind in 3 weeks and win the election. It has never happened. Plus, McCain-Palin ticket is the weakest team Republican has presented. Add to that, the nation is facing the biggest economic crises since 1932.

Now look at the most recent poll numbers:

CBS/NYT: 53-39

Battleground: 53-40

dKos/R2K: 52-41

Gallup: 53-43

ABC/Post: 53-43

The average of these 5 nations polls gives Obama 11.6% lead. And this will increase by a couple more points. It will be a land slide victory for Obama by 55%, We are looking at 376-162 in the electoral college. You may want to do some reality check.

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Nowforthetruth — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:11:43 GMT

"Press Releases

AJC Strongly Condemns Rev. Jesse Jackson's Comment on American Jews

October 14, 2008 - New York - The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has condemned the Rev. Jesse Jackson's statement about "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades."

'Rev. Jackson's remarks, which appeared in an interview with the journalist Amir Taheri in today's New York Post, echo classic anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish power,' said AJC Executive Director David A. Harris. 'This statement, regrettably, is not the first troubling comment by Rev. Jackson regarding Israel, Zionism and the Jewish people.'

Arguing as a private citizen that an Obama administration could bring significant change to U.S. foreign policy, Jackson was quoted as saying that "Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades" would lose much of their influence should Senator Obama be elected president."

http://www.ajc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=ijITI2PHKoG&b=849241&ct=6107743

And people are upset about raciest comments some in the crowd are allegedly saying at Palin events. Isn’t this the same Democrat leader who once called New York "Hymietown"?

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mmpd — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:16:30 GMT

Aren't you doing the same thing -- manufacturing a favorable McCain narrative without a shred of evidence -- even while you deny that you will do it?

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Caleb Murdock — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:22:14 GMT

Since Andrew posted this, Obama's RCP lead has grown from 7.3 to 8.1.

My site:

The Lies of John McCain

www.liesofjohnmccain.com

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benluclar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:32:22 GMT

I will believe Obama is the winner when I see the whites of his eyes on tv taking the oath, and not a minute before. No one has actually gone into the PRIVATE BOOTH as yet.

No more than is McCain and all his Republican friends responsible for this financial crisis, is Obama and his Democratic liberals going to ''change'' it any time soon.

American has-to-have-it and financial institutions' greed has done it and nothing more. And neither Republican nor Democrat is either responsible nor will be when elected.

In a country where one often wonders if there is any RELIGIOUS FAITH, it is very hard to comprehend they actually have POLITICAL FAITH in the power of their governing legislators.

It is all a game, and every game has a winner and a loser ... nothing more.

Clearly, this is a personality contest and an empowerment process.

Empowerment defined as: get rid of all old and/or white people ... enter all young and/or black people.

Period.

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BunchofChemies — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:34:49 GMT

The ongoing financial meltdown will continue to drag on the Republicans, including McCain-Palin, as voters care far more about the economy than any other issue. The Republicans have NO credibility on this issue, now having brought the capitalist system to the verge of complete ruin twice. Note that they would have done so between 1933-2001, but never had complete control of the Legislative and Executive branches between those dates.

Good old Dubya, just when you think you've got him pegged as an ultraconservative, reactionary fascist he shows his Marxist-Leninist side.

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hitobito — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:49:43 GMT

I just read the account of Gov. Sarah Palin's speech in Indianapolis posted by LoriW. It confirms that there are a lot of ignorant evangelicals who actually believe that Sarah Palin is qualified to be a heartbeat away from the Presidency! Sarah Palin who believes she understands "Russian foreign policy" because she can see Russia from Alaska. And when Putin rears his head, where do they fly? Alaska! What a dope! When Russian bombers fly mock penetration exercises against our Alaska Air Defense Command, its to test our defenses, compile a database on our Air Defense Order of Battle and give their pilots experience in flying an exercise in simulating a nuclear attack on the US. What has Sarah Palin gained in foreign policy? Nothing! I would venture to say that she knows nothing about our Order of Battle despite her claim as an experienced CIC of the Alaskan National Guard! This woman is not only ignorant, she is arrogant in her ignorance!

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BunchofChemies — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:04:10 GMT

Hitobito, I agree that Sarah Palin is the guarantee of Obama victory. She is so obviously unprepared that only the base likes her. Her negatives are sky high, and now McCain's are also. Imagine you are an investor on 1/21/2009, thinking about putting your money in the Eurozone or the USA. McCain is President, but it has just been announced that his melanoma has metastasized. Would you put your money into a country about to be ruled by Sarah Palin? The uncertainty would be unbelievable.

University students will study this election as the classic example of what to do right (Obama) versus what to do wrong (McCain).

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pugs — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:24:58 GMT

Obama's Economic plan "SPREAD THE WEALTH" No wonder he wants to talk to Hugo Chavez, Castro and the North Korean dude for advice on how to convert America to a socialistic Nation.

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Roots of Democracy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:28:21 GMT

I, as well as the majority of Americans know it's time for change. I already voted [by mail] so all I can do now is have an opinion, and it's a done deal, unless some "shenanigan" is pulled, such as some natural / or man made disaster, that would call off the election. Obama gets it by a landslide, the way it looks - and he deserves it... but will it be fun cleaning up a huge mess?

We have to make news, to shake up folks, or it will be BORING between now and election. My idea: Now, let's call for legislation to really revamp health care, and get out of war. Yes, both these "industries" make profit, yet are they fair?

How about Health Care? Most Americans are aware of the alternative natural approach, that does help keep folks healthy, but do we really want Doctors and hospitals to be "half empty" when everyone is well? For more information, go to:

http://www.HealingNews.com

At the Healing News Network, there is lots of [what mainstream calls] "complimentary medicine" modalities, emphasizing wellness and holistic modalities, the work, but are way underfunded by research and government assistance. This alone could save our country $hundreds of billions, and make us all healthier.

Now, how about it - War or Peace? Make a choice. Both candidates want to continue with the "War on terrorism", when terrorism in America is primarily driven by the "War on Drugs", that is funded by - more police, more prisons, more corrupt pharmaceutical practices, etc. etc... Are either candidate going after the REAL terrorists? The ones that promote processed "junk foods", that causes brains to go hay wire?

Check out this other site while you're at it:

http://www.RootsofDemocracy.com

Besides breaking news regarding the political campaigns, there are numerous articles, and more to come, regarding needed changes in the way government is being run.

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BunchofChemies — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:39:22 GMT

pugs: What part of Obama's proposal for a $3000 tax credit for businesses that create jobs in this country are you calling socialist? By the way, what about all those prior Democratic Presidents for the past 80 years, look what they did to the economy: Since 1929, Republicans and Democrats have each controlled the presidency for nearly 40 years. ... As of Friday, a $10,000 investment in the S.& P. stock market index would have grown to $11,733 if invested under Republican presidents only ... Invested under Democratic presidents only, $10,000 would have grown to $300,671 at a compound rate of 8.9 percent over nearly 40 years.... Do you think the Democrats are socialists? Yup. Yup. My friend. And if they are in your rightward diverted gaze, maybe they have empirical support for their economic policies.

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obzerver — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:18:25 GMT

I,ll give $1.40 odds on obama wining narrow margin. $1.80 McCain by narrow margin, $2.00 for Obama landslide, $4.00 McCain by and slide, and $10.00 on th republicans staging a terrorsit attack and trying to pin it on obama

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vstillwell — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:53:52 GMT

oh puke. hey some more capital gains tax cuts. i'm an accountant. i know what these things mean. it's crap. the only ones who benefit are the millionaires. keep voting republican and the middle class will vanish.

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MCGILL — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:54:21 GMT

Change you can count on.Obama has already implemented some changes and will continue to do so if elected President.Recent changes he has made include changing the electorate process to a fraudulent third world power grab.This has happened with the aid of Acorn and his socialist groupies as well as foreign nations who sponsor terrorism and wish harm on this great nation.He is dividing this nation by whining about racism every time he gets the chance.He will not support a long time friend of the USA which is Israel.

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Nowforthetruth — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:07:11 GMT

"Press Releases

AJC Strongly Condemns Rev. Jesse Jackson's Comment on American Jews

October 14, 2008 - New York - The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has condemned the Rev. Jesse Jackson's statement about 'Zionists who have controlled American policy for decades.'

"Rev. Jackson's remarks, which appeared in an interview with the journalist Amir Taheri in today's New York Post, echo classic anti-Semitic conspiracy theories about Jewish power," said AJC Executive Director David A. Harris. 'This statement, regrettably, is not the first troubling comment by Rev. Jackson regarding Israel, Zionism and the Jewish people.'

http://www.ajc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=ijITI2PHKoG&b=849241&ct=6107743

And people are upset about raciest comments some in the crowd are allegedly saying at Palin events? Isn't this the same Democrat leader who once called New York "Hymietown"?

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benkrapf — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:05:21 GMT

They said it themselves.

McCain's "comeback" is an engineered ploy courtesy of the media.

They need to sell ad space, and the need more controversy to sell issues.

It's sad when your country's political agenda is dictated by the financial needs of television broadcasts.

Stand that next to the Kennedy-Nixon debates...

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rdaniel — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:04:36 GMT

Although Polls are not favoring McCain, I still have hope that in the next 20 DAYS leading up to the election day Americans will have made up their minds to NOT put America in the hands of an inexperienced Obama! I would like to urge Americans to not do such a "risky" thing.

I am from Rwanda-Africa and naturally I would lean towards Obama (black as I am) but I CHOSE NOT to do such a thing. Not because I hate him but because I love America. Please America, OUR EYES ARE ON YOU! We trust that you are going to be our role model in terms of making rational choice democratically!! DON'T LET US DOWN. Charm, chsrisma shouldn't deceive you. Some one said ' Charisma can take a man to the top but only character will keep him there.,

God bless America!!

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navel — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:19:29 GMT

Reality tells us both candidates are not competent. If one was they wold be far ahead. That said, this is not a rock concert where teh best personality or the one w/charisma wins. This is our great country. I'm a New Yorker, always voted Democratic, but in a post 9/11 world I would never consider Barack Hussein Obama. COme on already, thnk about it. We are giving our keys to a the enemy - why do that. Agreed McCain is no bargain, but here's the analogy: In such a freightening world would you prefer to go swimming in the comfort of a backyard pool, where you've been before and you know its safe, or do you take the chance and go swimming in the ocean a place where you do not know wha tis lurking out there and its all just a "chance". Maybe in past years it would have been OK to go teh ocean route, but there is no way anyone should take the unknown today, it's far too risky. Wake up for the sake of us all...

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phyllismleblanc — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:26:27 GMT

I DON'T THINK MCCAIN'S GOING TO MAKE A "COMEBACK" . HE STARTED OUT SPEAKING ONLY TO WHITES AND THAT WAS A HUGE MISTAKE! NOW A VIDEO OF GOV.PALIN SPEAKING IN SUPPORT TO ALASKAN INDEPENDENT PARTY(GROUP WHO SPEAKS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES, DENOUNCING AMERICAN FLAG) AND THIS VIDEO WAS RECORDED IN 2008! IT'S SCARY SEEING THE VIDEO BUT EVEN SCARIER ARE THE PEOPLE SUPPORTING HER AND NOT KNOWING SHE STANDS WITH A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO HATE THE UNITED STATES. SEN. OBAMA NEEDS TO BRING THIS UP IN DEBATE TONIGHT. AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE.

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phyllismleblanc — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:32:56 GMT

RE: RDANIEL: DO YOU REALIZE WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? HAVE YOU SEEN BOTH CANDIDATES DEBATE? I WATCHED AND LISTENED TO MCCAIN SPEAK ABOUT "HELPING THOSE WHO ACTUALLY WORKED TO PUT SOMETHING BACK IN THE SYSTEM." GOV. PALIN NOT HIRING BLACKS IN ALAKSA. GOV. PALIN ON VIDEO, THIS YEAR, SUPPORTING ALASKA INDEPENDENT PARTY WHO DON'T WANT TO BE A PART OF THE UNITED STATES. WHERE ARE YOU GETTING YOUR INFORMATION FROM? I DON'T THINK YOU ARE WHO YOU SAY YOU ARE. AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE COMMENTING SAYING THAT YOU ARE BLACK AND YOUR SPEAKING AGAINST OBAMA AND YOUR NOT, IT WILL NOT WORK!

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benluclar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:29:40 GMT

The post by ''navel'' is correct: there is no bargain here, but, instead, TRUST. This election has to be based on TRUST in what we have been given.

With McCain, you KNOW where he came from and where he's been. Obama is the biggest PLANT ever perpetrated on the American public, who, all in all, trust people until they get duped by their lies financially and fundamentally.

These comments about Palin on this blog really startle me. Everyone is so worried about her position as veep in this election. But no one seems to be addressing the fact that Obama is only the SPOKESPERSON for not only his campaign, but the Party which has propelled him.

Come on, folks, surely you don't believe he has actually projected and proposed all the solutions he claims continuously that he has done. This is all talk to make himself look actually INVOLVED in politics over the years. Every time there is a debate he comes up with that same line: "well, I proposed ....." Nonsense!

Before Hillary had no choice but to uplift this character her Party had crowned, she hit the nail on the head when she exposed the fact that while TRUE STATESMEN were actually TRYING TO SOLVE the nation's problems, Obama was GIVING A SPEECH!

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tim_horstmann — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:57:25 GMT

Andrew,

Sounds like you're a fan of the Colbert Report. A couple of weeks ago, Colbert, in talking about the infamous "McCain wins first debate" ad that ran before the debate occurred, recommended that the media report "future news", rather than what is actually going on. Thank you, media, for confirming why getting news from the Daily Show and Colbert makes more sense!

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HAL--- — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:58:21 GMT

It all boils down to the same old thing. This is not Obama vs McCain, it's the Democratic ideology vs Republican. McCain is down simply because he is an extension of the current administration...and NO ONE (except maybe the top 10% of the richest Americans) is happy with the current administration.

You just cant separate McCain from Republicans and Bush. As for those afraid of an "inexperienced" person taking office. I'd rather have someone successful at what he has accomplished in his life so far, than someone who has failed repetitively throughout his life (Bush). Their pattern of success or failure will follow them wherever they go because it comes down to --how they approach and solve problems, not what jobs they have held in the past. But if you really want to harp on inexperience, look at Palin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRNNPDnuIxU&eurl

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pugnose — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:21:57 GMT

I think by now most people have made up their minds as to who they are going to vote for. As for McCain, this leopard can not change his spots no matter how hard he tries.....

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Proud Democrat — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:23:55 GMT

There is nothing McCain can offer anyone other than multi millionaires. Obama has sent out e-mails showing just how much tax cut each person can expect in his administration depending upon their income. It's substantial vs tax cuts amounting in the thousands of dollars for wealthy Americans through McCain. Isn't it time the rich paid their fair share? I am so sick of the poor and middle class footing the bill for the wealthy and losing so many essential services in the process. McCain's policies are outdated and never worked in the first place. As far as his running mate is concerned, she is just too scary to think about. They say Obama wants to win at any cost. Well, she has shown that winning is all that matters to her and she doesn't care what lies, distortions or slandering she has to do in order to obtain her goals.

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Omnius — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:25:59 GMT

Good article Andrew. Thankfully there will be no comeback for old McNasty. He's bucking Conventional Wisdon by running towards his base during the general election rather than running to the middle. As long as he caters to the hate fueled base he will lose and lose big. He'd have to eject "Scarlet Letter" Palin from his campaign and try another saner VP choice but then he'd be in trouble with the evangelical christian lunatic fringe.

If McNasty brings up Ayers in the debate tonight he'll lose as Obama will have a good answer and then he can reveal all the sordid characters that support McNasty. Nope no comeback for the old geezer and his new squeeze. It's good because "Power Abuser" Palin has had her national credibility wrecked and will never have a chance again at the national level.

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Ellenleigh — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:28:03 GMT

My parents went through the Great Depression and it carried over for many years. What this country is going through now should not of happened. It was unmonitored GREED, All the guilty parties NEED to be prosecuted and locked up. They stole from Us. Can we get a Class Action Suit started from those who stole from us? Restitution?

Neither candidate is qualified to get us out of this mess any time soon. It is not just the Bush Era that should of been on top of things but our Democratic Congress!

I personally feel that better candidates were left on the table and we got now..."the runt of the liter" to chose from. No Thanks....

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News and Notes — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:47:09 GMT

It is possible for McCain to come back, but the truth is, he has to distance himself from Bush. The Bush McCain link isn't really true, but McCain hasn't fought back on it hard enough.

Also, if the public thought of Obama's insufficient explanations of Acorn, Ayers, and Wright as "a pattern of politically expedient excuses" rather than explanations, McCain could gain ground.

If McCain could come across as optimistic, positive, and energetic, as he did in his convention speech, he could come back. Palin is a dud, she kept the race competitive for a month, but McCain needs to run this campaign, and demonstrate economic leadership.

I'm an undecided democrat leaning towards Obama, but McCain could still get my vote.

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2gofer — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:15:44 GMT

Obama's recent gains are the result of the financial crisis and resultant economic downturn. This will not reverse itself. The media is not up to the task of doing root cause analysis of how government in a bipartisan effort with the best of intentions got us into this mess. It is much easier to smear the current president and Wall Street. Neither Obama or McCain are going to tell the truth because both are participants. It is over. We are going to have Democrats in control of all three branchs of government. That is what we have here in Illinois. The bad news is that Illinois government, run by Obama's mentors, has been disfunctional for the last 6 years. The state cannot pay its bills, has sold off its assets to cover deficit spending, and is mired down in corruption and political infighting, Obama was a participant while in the Illinois Senate and has provided no constructive leadership in the National Senate. Take a look at Illinois, that is where the nation is heading.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Joseph Russell — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:21:15 GMT

I believe that the tendency of the press to close the gap between candidates obvious. This morning the TODAY show aired a segment on Palin's commitment to supporting mentally challenged kids. This piece could have ben shown weeks ago but it seems to have been held until the Republicans needed the help.

McCain lost me as soon as he visited those "agents of intolerance" at Liberty University - that's when the straight talk express jumped the rails. It's been a runaway train ever since.

By the way, Andrew, it's "champs" at the bit not "chomps" at the bit.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

just jerry — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:22:32 GMT

More than likely it is over; still it is intersting that a majority of the voters see McCain as more prepared for the presidency despite their dislike of his campaigns negative ads. It wouldn't take much in these troubling times to turn things around for McCain if he can capitlize of Obama's lack of experience. It really is like putting a young second lieutenant just assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then promting him to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the middle of a major war that isn't going well and with many different fronts, in many different parts of the world. We may need a change in leadership but wouldn't it be better to have someone prepared and respected for their abilities to focus on solving problems rather than playing politics?

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

olderwiser — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:23:26 GMT

Karl Rove snuffed out Mc Cain in the 2000 race. It is way too late for Mc Cain to come back and it is sad to see him desperately flailing with the fatigue of age, damaged and ruined by the wrong people in his party. The nation paid the price for their error, and fortunately we are able to see how much it has really cost us before the crucial election next month. The power will shift to their opposition and they richly deserve to lose it. We can truly say that they got this comeuppance the old fashioned way. "They earned it".

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

jaymiller — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:28:13 GMT

If you're looking about something to talk about, how about Sarah Palin's links to the AIP?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twOPPzrkBwk

I guarantee you that if Michelle Obama was the member of a political party whose founder said "The fires of hell are frozen glaciers compared to my hatred for the American government" it would be all over Fox. Do your jobs, even Sarah Palin is asking you to in that video...

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

dloglisci — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:28:45 GMT

It's "champing at the bit", not "chomping"

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

paulte — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:39:38 GMT

It's clear that Obama has regained his poll lead and then some. Obviously, the financial crisis has a role to play in his lead. However, one has to ask, why should financial problems benefit Dems whose solution to all problems is to throw money at them? As of now, it does look like Obama will probably win. His lead in the polls is around 10 points and the Bradley effect is probably no more than 3 points. So that gives Obama a 7 point lead over McCain, well within the margin of error. One has to also admit that except for a very brief timeframe, Obama has consistently been ahead of McCain in the polls.

But after he wins, what then? Will people come to regret their decision? I think the answer is yes they will. We will be governed by a completely Democratic regime in Wahington. This hasn't happened since Jimmy Cater was in office. Remember those days of gas lines, hyper-inflation, mandated 55 mph speed limits & hostages?

Think about it America! Do you really want to return to the Jimmy Carter days of yore?

The only bright side to the dark side of an Obama win is that the mid-term elections should return the Republicans to power in a landslide! I think America will have opened its eyes to see the empty suit in tandem with the empty skirt (Obama & Pelosi) ruining the nation with two years of unfettered power!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

kquarles — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:41:08 GMT

Ellenleigh wants to prosecute and lock up those responsible for getting us ito this economic mess. All I can say is I hope you have a big jail. Beyond the obvious Wall Street "villains" you'll need to add several members of Congress, members of the Clinton and Bush administrations, Alan Greenspan, and the list goes on. There's tons of blame to go around

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Wakemewhenitsover — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:42:44 GMT

Slander, in the law of torts, oral defamation or use of the spoken word to injure another's reputation, as distinguished from libel or written defamation. To be the basis of a legal action, a publication of the words complained of, that is, their utterances in the hearing of third persons, must demonstrably have taken place. Among statements considered slanderous per se are those that impute the commission of a felony, as by calling an individual a forger or murderer;...(Encarta)

It is my opinion that by allowing Gov. Palin to continue attack Mr. Obama with accusations of being a terrorist is the same as calling him a murderer. Until Mr. McCain puts a stop to his campaigns' illegal tactics (as per the definition above) there will be no chance of a comback. At least that is my hope.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

sean7phil — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:43:14 GMT

Andrew Romeo did a great job lying about bias in the media in this article. This will certainly get him ahead at Newsweek.

Hopefully when he finally gets to the top, he will turn around and do the right thing and reform the incredible Liberal bias in the American News media. This would be a patriotic act since any kind of biased reporting hurts our country and the world.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

MHWharton — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:43:26 GMT

All the polls have Obama with an insurmountable lead.

If that doesn't scare the republicans into turning out to vote in record numbers, nothing will.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

vmac — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:47:29 GMT

The McCain Campaign is trying to invoke FEAR!--The people of 2008 are not going for that again. Especially the FEAR tactics they are using. To incite their crowds to saying "kill him" and terrorist is unacceptable and Sara Palin is the main culprit. She has no idea of the history of her attacks, she just ATTACKS (like a "pit bull") They are keeping her out of the Media (except for Hannity) in the hopes that on election day people will forget who the Republican VP candidate is (A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENCY) They only have two more weeks to hide her, but they are using her to their detrement with the HATE speeches.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

redheaded blue girl — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:53:06 GMT

McCain and McBarbie can only make this comeback, and only 'succeed' one way - with hate and fear.

They have to make the American people hate and fear Obama. Any reason will do. Ayers. Harvard. ACORN. Whatever. They have to appeal to the worst in people.

McCain can't make a comeback on the economy, jobs, healthcare, because he simply has no ideas or solutions.

Americans need solutions, not hate, not fear, not a 'horserace.'

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Michael Moskowitz — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:54:22 GMT

The media is way overinvested in this being a tight race. It is likely we will see a major landslide. "It's the economy, stupid." McCain has nothing new to appeal to Democrats and Independents. He has Palin in the VP position and she frightens everyone except Republican loyalists. With Bill Clinton leading the way, neither of the candidates has personally attacked Palin. McCain has shown an uncanny ability to be chaotic during a time that needed calm leadership. Obama hasn't slipped up once. Tonight, having goaded McCain into attacking him, he will defend himself well and make McCain look like a desperate candidate in free fall. This race ended a long time ago, with the only drama being will O'Bama win 330 or 400 electoral votes.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

commentonly — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:55:45 GMT

Proud Democrat writes : "Isn't it time the rich paid their fair share? I am so sick of the poor and middle class footing the bill for the wealthy ..." Someone needs a copy of the bar stool economics which sums up nicely how inaccurate that statement is ...

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Anticrisis — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:56:22 GMT

Thanks for a balanced article - I like this 'reporting' thing better than the constant future speculation (should I say betting?) that much of the mainstream media has become - just report. It seems the media tries to make us all have the Vegas- er, I mean Wall Street disposition with expected outcomes.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

jkossen — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:57:48 GMT

-Dloglisci

"Chomping at the bit" is also correct, unless you're a purist. "Champ" is a 14th century verb that means to bite or grind with one's teeth. Beginning sometime in the early 20th Century, "chomping at the bit" was used, and has now displaced "champing at the bit" as the more popular usage, being used in more print sources than "champing..."

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

katiec — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:59:44 GMT

Hopefully, the race for president is over, regardless of what Mccain tries to pull

during the debate.

He has ruined his reputation, lost all integrity and proven what a dishonorable.

untrust worthy man he is with his campaign of trying to instill hate, fear

anger and division among the American voters. He has run on lies, distortions

and attacks.

Our country cannot survive a man such as this to lead our country.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

ploughman — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:00:23 GMT

Yeah, the media has a real liberal bias, except for Fox News, the major business dailies, newspapers owned by controlling conservatives (Washington Times, New York Post, lots of smaller ones), and almost all of talk radio. And that leaves out a lot of outlets that really try a lot harder than the conservative ones do to be balanced.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

three cats — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:02:51 GMT

To the person who says it's "champing" at the bit......a "bit" goes in a horse's mouth...if it bothers him/her for any reason he/she will chew ("chomp" ) on it. Do you chomp on food or champ on food? Methinks it's the former! ;~)

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

ClementW — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:03:38 GMT

I agree with the basic thrust of this article. I would also like to make the point that not only does the "mainstream media" love drama, it loves even more to push its own agaenda. It is really sad that the First Amendment protection is used by the media to bolster its own agenda.

Every election season or news cycle for any event occuring in America especially, I am reminded of several movies from the 50's and 60's depicting the crowds at Roman circuses involving Christians and Gladiatorial contests. The media are the cheerleadres for the crowd in our current day gladiatorial contests. My particular sadness lies in the fact that even innocuous things are reduced to this le feed the hunger of the media for "Drama".

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

PHXPHD — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:08:09 GMT

could we please just fast forward to November 4 and have this over???? The press needs to stop being so addicted to drama and REPORT what is happening.... keep it clean and tidy....

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Tommypie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:09:43 GMT

Let's face the facts: Obama has been unable to close the deal for his presdidential bid. So, the race is still wide open and much can happen before elction day. Obama is ahead now in the polls, but anyone knows that polls as well as people are fickle and they may change in a moment's time. Michelle had better put that drape measuring tape for the White House away for now. In fact, she may never need it. I hope so,

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

RobWarwick — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:10:04 GMT

I agree...let's see some actual signs of a comeback before we start calling it a comeback! Right wing radio start jumping up and down when McCain picks up a point in a poll as if they are trying to actually will it to mean something. It does not. Now, let him string a few 1 point pick ups in a row, and then we got something. But, until then, let's not have the mainstream media get carried way too.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

sulyan — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:11:00 GMT

Everyone is complaining that Obama isn't giving specifics on what policies he will or will not act on immediately. How can he when he doesn't know what will be left when Bush leaves office. Bush is leaving the worst mess in history as far as I'm concerned. And Obama will have to take time to clean up the messes. Hopefully he will start with cancelling as many of Bush's rubber stamp acts as possible.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

smustephen — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:16:07 GMT

Who is this Andrew Romano anyway...what exactly are your journalistic credentials and why should we care what you think? And aren't you just another part of the chattering class? Pay your dues kid then come back and tell us your opinion.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

TryEachDay — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:16:34 GMT

I want the truth. I don't want media mayhem but truth. Why is the truth so boring? Lets tell it the way it is. Gosh if a guy like Obama has a a chance that is just crazy. Do we really want a guy like this in the WH? He hasn't really done anything. Sure sure he is tall and good looking but can he lead the free world? McCain has taken a bullet for his country

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Rotaman — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:28:14 GMT

At this point in the game I think relative experience is becoming less and less of an issue. After all, I know of another previous president that had only a single term as a congressman before becoming president. Only that time, it was a republican. His name was Abraham Lincoln. If I remember correctly he did a pretty good job as president with little prior experience.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

daowens — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:28:49 GMT

McCain has shown he is eratic. I dont he can help it. This shows how he will govern if he is elected. I am judging him on my experince of him the last two years. His old experience of being a POW and his eratic experince in the Senate, as well as the last two months, has convinced me he is not up to the job of being President, And Sarah is not definitely not ready to be VP or President, I don't care how popular she is with her bace. Comparing her to Joe Biden, who is ready is like comparing apples and organes. I don't understand her supporters who seemed to have this wishful thinking mentality. Because you like her smile or her fiesty attitude, she is not running for American Idol.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

DJF in the Ozarks — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:29:27 GMT

Andrew Romano makes some good points and I don't intend to buy into his latest effort at rebuilding his image. I sure wish Newsweek could come up with some writers who have some more experience - that would make me a little more inclined to take their "sage advice". Someone 4 years out of high school isn't my idea of it.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

NLump — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:30:25 GMT

I hate media spin at times. Finding news from nothing is not newsmaking its manipulation. I am a firm believer that most media outlets have been unbiased in their approach (we all know the exception), but this comeback spin is pretty rediculous. The people have spoken embrace the people not some fictitious comeback.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

billp — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:31:08 GMT

Good article. It should garner you mountains of hate mail from conservatives.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

mlbuie — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:36:17 GMT

I think this article is pragmatic and spot on. Well written!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Lee Holmes — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:36:55 GMT

Heh. The Whiz Kid woke up this morning and decided he was going to grow up to become a ''reporter'' someday. Heres a newsflash for you. We have had ''tangible,quantifiable''proof for years that ACORN has been trying to rig elections for the Democrats,yet alleged ''reporters'',notably at this rag,have kept either mum,or like the Always Partisan[AP],describe the organization in glowing terms as they did yesterday on your ''Politics''masthead.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

CanadianIfMcCainWins — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:40:47 GMT

To answer smustephen, this "Andrew Romano guy" graduated summa *** laude and Phi Beta Cappa from Princeton and is the Associate Editor for Newsweek, so I think he has the credentials to have an opinion. We have to stop expecting to get the "truth" from our external world. "Truth" as an absolute doesn't exist, and when did we all decide our media needed to deliver it to us anyway? Just a few months ago we were happy to just get Brittany Spears updates, and now we want the media to tell us everything we need to know about life? We have the access to so many media outlets that we now have the opportunity to do all of our own research and form an educated decision, but instead it seems like we are all so focused on a fight that we forgot what is at stake here. Whether or not you disagree with either candidate, these people deserve to be where they are right now. Any one of us would face the same scrutiny if we chose to run for President, and I can safely say that not one of us is perfect.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

underdog — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:44:20 GMT

I don't seem to remember reporters in the days of John Chancellor, Walter Cronkite, or Eric Serareid, you know, real reporters, giving predictions like some cheap carny fortune teller. Of coures, they were real reporters then. Kind of miss that aspect of reporting. Now we have the lipgloss, hair spray , talking head type, like CNN's "AC 360". Like a cheap immitation of the real thing.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

lkm46394 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:45:44 GMT

I don't know how John McCain can win back the confidence of the voters. He doesn't seem to have any direction and if his pick of a Vice President is any indication of what his cabinet members are going to be then America is in deep trouble. He clearly does not have a grip on the economy or what America needs as evidence in his recent proposals.

We keep hearing more about ancient history of 40 years ago and Bill Ayers then what McCain is going to do for the middle class and this economic crisis. He throws out random thoughts and ideas but no real clear path of what he will do for this country. He and his pit-bull running mate continue to "question" who is Barack Obama and I wonder WHO IS John McCain.

He tells America that he knows how to get Osama Bin Laden, then why hasn't he told the military so we can end the hunt NOW and ensure America's safety - why does he need to be elected President to have this accomplished. If he knows so much, why doesn't he have an exit strategy in Iraq...why is there so much substance missing from his plans as President???

What is even more scary is that McCain has already stated he doesn't really understand economics and that he has turned to Phil Gramm for much of his knowledge...we have all felt the devastation of what Phil Gramm has done for our economy.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Sam10 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Stumper, you don't say. If reporting is what it is you do. How 'bout catching up on some Obama issues. Berg vs Obama, The Woods fund and the CAC funds (finding out why all the money was lost, sorrry distrubed) or even better - the times Obama was at Trinity when the reverend was spewing his doctrine. Since he has no record on speeches, it would be nice to know he is lying and not just have this sick feeling that his zealot bunch could actually put Obama in the white house based on his ability to talk. All we want is for you to look at his record of no accomplishments and know that he is not what is needed at this point and time.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

VoteforMe — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:53:04 GMT

As an immigrant wathcing from the sideline, I am going to make a pledge:

If Americans elect McCain as the next president I will leave my high paying job and go back to my country.

It is one thing to speculate about an event but be an actual withness of it is a different story. Team McCain and their candidate have a decision making patterns similar to daily return of the S&P500 equity index. Their decision making process is like a random process.

If you have a friend on the Right ask them this: What does country first mean?

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

John Loves Peace — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:04:25 GMT

I agree with the author's logic as far as any kind of comeback chances for the GOP are concerned, but I have to say that the polls understate Obama's dominant position. All of the online "vote based polls" I take show numbers like Obama 80%, McCain, 15%, and Not-Sure 5%. That and the fact that cell phones are excluded from polling call lists. So many people I know that are under 40 years of age don't even have land lines anymore. So many voices are simply not being included and the vast majority of those will likely vote for Obama on election day. I don't see how the repubs have any shot at a comeback whatsoever!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

underdog — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:07:59 GMT

reply to VoteforMe, In a democracy the guy you don't vote for may get elected. Thts the way it works. If you intend to leave if the guy you don't like gets elected why wait? Do you need help packing?

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Dolores Bertrand — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:11:25 GMT

I believe with all my heart that half of the problems in the United States are caused by the media constantly seeking (and if possible - creating) news. If I could pass one law it would be that the media would be limited to Reporting the News - vs making the news and/or playing politics with something as valuable and precious as our national security, our right to self government - you know, the things promised by our constitution!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Bizet — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:19:21 GMT

I AM TOTALLY FOR MCCAIN BECAUSE I AM SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT WE WILL BECOME A SOCIALIST NATION UNDER THE BLACK GUY IN THE EMPTY SUIT!!!

TROUBLE IS, AMERICANS ARE SO DARN STUPID. THEY WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING THIS EMPTY SUIT GUY TELLS THEM AND THEY ARE NOT ASTUTE ENOUGH TO REALIZE THAT WITH OBAMA AND SWISHY MICHELLE IN THE WHITE HOUSE THESE SUPPORTERS OF HIS WILL HAVE THEIR TAXES GOING THROUGH THE ROOF!!!!!! WELL, THAT IS WHAT THEY WILL DESERVE IF THEY CHOOSE OBAMA. BUT BOTTOM LINE IS, I DON'T DESERVE IT!!

IT JUST IS BEYOND ME HOW STUPID THE DEMOCRATS ARE. PRESENTLY THEIR GOAL IN LIFE IS TO TEAR DOWN SARAH PALIN--WHO HAS DONE NOTHING TO THEM--JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A REPUBLICAN. WITH ALL THIS STUFF GOING ON WITH WHAT THEY ARE DOING TO HER I STATE HERE AND NOW I WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY ASHAMED TO BE A DEMOCRAT PERIOD. SO AGAIN, IF OBAMA GETS IN--IT LOOKS PROMISING--THOSE IGNORANT DEMOCRATS ARE GONNA GET JUST WHAT THEY DESERVE, I.E., A SOCIALIST NATION AND HIGH TAXES. GOOD LUCK TO THEM. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SAY, "I TOLD YOU SO.".

DUUUUUUH!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

sulyan — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:24:29 GMT

When are the States that keep electing Congresmen and women who have homesteaded their seats, and think they own them, going to get smart and elect new and younger blood. Have you watched the sessions on TV. These old timers think they own our country and can do whatever they please. And what is this taking holiday breaks when the country is in upheaval. And are they all Jewish that they had to take it off???? Wish I could take all these holidays off with pay, but that doesn't happen in the REAL WORLD.....

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

TCnative — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:26:15 GMT

Bizet, wow.

All caps, thats creative. I would be ashamed to be you.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

smlevy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:26:24 GMT

But not smart enough to know how to use the Shift key...

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

acoustictherapy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:27:21 GMT

Robert Kennedy once said, "Americans get the government we deserve." One can only hope that on November 4th, we demonstrate to ourselves, to each other and to the rest of the world that we deserve better than four more years of the same old same old.

One definition of "insanity" is "doing the exact same thing over and over again and expecting different results." I've followed this campaign from Day One and I have yet to hear one single thing from the McCain campaign that convinces me four more years of Republican administration can get us out of the horrific mess the current Republican administration has gotten us into.

Unlike my Republican friends, I choose not to dwell on McCain's past: his shady associations and his erratic behavior. My single biggest concern about McCain right now, aside from the fact that he has, so far, proposed absolutely nothing new, is that he has no connection to young people in this country - the very young people whose futures are on the line right now.

This explains the massive new-voter registration favoring Obama roughtly 4-to-1, In her history, America has sometimes needed the experience and predictability that comes with age. Reagan was truly the man for his time.

At this point in our history, much like 1960, America cries out for new vigor, new ideas and a totally new approach to the problems that clearly cannot be repaired using traditional methods. The choice is clear: youth, vigor and innovaation, or more of the same.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

acoustictherapy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:27:45 GMT

P.S. Bizet is a moron.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Linda Janie Broussard — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:33:57 GMT

Good article, sad situation; John McCain is a mediocre high school quarterback disguised as an old man.

He’s desperate to be homecoming king. Nasty gossip is fine. Hot girls are better. He’s trying to prove himself to his daddy. He sees the world as black or white. Rules are made to be broken; don’t call yourself a delinquent, call yourself a “maverick.” If you do something bad, say you’re sorry and move on, over and over again. Date the prettiest girl, then dump her when the banker’s daughter makes a move. Don’t say the “N” word in front of your teachers; snicker about “them” in private, then snivel in public when your conscience catches up to you. Love your guns, love your country, love your God, say all the right stuff to make rich Aunt Gertrude happy, but don’t even think about trying to behave as Jesus asks you to behave because that would be, like, uh, like, too rugged, dude, because didn’t Jesus, like, say you should love your neighbor or something wimpy like that?

The world has suffered for eight years because we U.S. voters were stupid enough to elect our current adolescent president. God help us if we do it again.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

RMax304823 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:34:24 GMT

A sensible and unsensational report by a responsible journalist. We need more responsible journalists like Andy Romano. Other reporters might like him less because he exposes the underlying dynamic of the profession -- look for drama, and make it up if you have to.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Linda Janie Broussard — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:36:17 GMT

P.S. Bizet is a moron.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

lkm46394 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:49:56 GMT

Hey Bizet - tell me one thing that has come out of Biden or Obama's mouth that "tears down" Sarah Palin. Show me where they have torn her down.

But I invite you to take a long hard look at Sarah Palin and the horrible things that have come out of her mouth - the lies she continues to tell day after day. I truly wonder how Sarah Palin can look herself in the mirror every day. As a woman, I am appalled by her. As a person who has voted for a republican president since I have been able to vote - I am ashamed of the Republican party and what this administration has done to this country.

McCain suffers from a napoleon complex and he acts like he some how "deserves" to be president - he doesn't. He is out of touch and he has shown throughout this campaign that he cannot handle it. I proudly support Barack Obama and truly believe he is the right man for the job.

I urge every Republican out there to take off their Republican Colored Glasses and really look at the man - John McCain and tell me if you really, truly believe that he is good for our country. Tell me that you can LISTEN to the lies that come out of Sarah Palin's mouth and that you can support that. Tell me that you want the politics of old and that you are not sick and TIRED of the political mud slinging and that you do not long for a different America. Tell me that you'd rather have a campaign that focuses on economics then what some man did 40 years ago when another candidate was only 8 years old.

Please tell me America that you see through all the BS that Sarah Palin and John McCain have been throwing out there to cover up that they are completely out of touch with middle America and what we now need!!!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Hewhoknows — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:54:29 GMT

Wow. what a very well stated report. This is what I've been noticing as well. However the news media can actually change the polls as people are bandwagon jumpers to be manipulated by the press. Nice job, Mr Romano.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

joeban — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:57:26 GMT

McCain is a BIG PINK ELEPHANT!! McCain reminds America of the debilitating Vietnam War, where America lost over 60,000 of our young American Soldiers in a war without an end in sight! Today, America is again in a War with no end in Sight. Obama wants to bring our Troops home next year if Possible. THE BIG PINK ELEPHANT, McCain wants to keep our Troops in Vietnam...oops...Iraq, 100 years if Necessary!! Cindy and Sarah, which Tactic of War Strategy makes your blood run cold!!!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

guitarguy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:00:10 GMT

Bizet, you are indeed a very sad person and a moron to boot.

Last time I checked this federal bailout of the banks, backed by a group of Republican morons (Paulson, Bush, Bernanke, et al) and forced on the Democrats by necessity and the horrible policies of George W. Idiot, is socialism at its core. So you need not await the Democrats assuming power for this country to devolve into socialism. Your party has already accomplished it.

Your only hope, and this nations, is that Obama is elected and retruns democracy, not theocracy and plurocracy, as the governing principle of this great nation.

As for your support for Palin, we are in this mess because people like you are willing to choose their political representatives on the basis of whether they would like to bang them or have a beer with them. That one (to quote McCain but meaning Palin) is a mean and hugely unqualified individual and you should really pinch yourself to make sure you are not daydreaming about boffing her. You sir (to quote Keith Olbermann) are a lost cause.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

paproudmom — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:00:59 GMT

This is the first campaign in our town where there has been widespread stealing of McCain/Palin signs from people's yards. I just went to get a replacement sign and was advised that I should take it in at night and put it close to my house. This is in a heavily republican area. I guess Obama supporters just can't stand to see any others point of view but there own. Of course, you have Acorn tactics too! How sad. My how times change. Obama's type of change is change I'll never believe in. It does show me the type of person he attracts to his campaign. Check you credit card statements I hear now people are getting unauthorized charges to the Obama campaign on their credit card bill. If this is true how sad.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

LuLuBelle — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:01:57 GMT

Articles like these assume that the polls are correct. However, I remember just weeks before the election being all excited because John Kerry was ahead in the polls and then, guess what, it was a lie! John Kerry LOST. Same thing with Al Gore! Now we see that voter fraud is running rampant across the United States! Yet we are supposed to believe that these polls are conducted honestly. Sorry, but my credulity does not stretch that far. If one candidate can pay $800,000 and manipulate the votes then he can certainly manipulate the polls. Give me some proof that these polls are not manipulated, would you?

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Ohio for McCain/Palin!!!! — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:08:25 GMT

I think the polls are simply a refection of what the media wants. The Acorn voter registration practices are coming to the end and hopefully their funding too! Obama will lose big time and then you can write another column on how people did not vote for him because of the color of his skin. In reality that won't be the case. He is just to risky and shady!

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Montana450815 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:09:29 GMT

ATTENTION three cats (October 15, 2008 at 12:02 PM)

"To the person who says it's "champing" at the bit......a "bit" goes in a horse's mouth...if it bothers him/her for any reason he/she will chew ("chomp" ) on it. Do you chomp on food or champ on food? Methinks it's the former! "

Check your dictionary yourself- "the process of biting, chewing, or grinding something vigorously, noisily, or impatiently, or the sound that this makes - champed, champ•ing, champs.

It is correct to use that word in the context of "champing at the bit". I think people reading it would get the gist anyway. I, too, wish we could get it over with. I have never been more tired of politics in my life. We have so much more we need to be focusing on right now.

As to the story, I fail to see what the "comeback" is. I don't see any numbers changing in a favorable way for McCain, indeed they seem to be going the other way. While he may be talking about making a comeback there is no evidence that he is attaining that goal. It is all he has to talk about to try to hold onto the base and get them to turn out, but none of the numbers are looking that way. I do know the only numbers that count are the ones on election day, so we will see.

As to the Acorn issue I see mentioned, Senator Obama did not work for Acorn. He and 2 other attorney's handled a case for them to get the state to comply with the federal "Motor Voter" laws. The problem Acorn has is some workers who cheat in order to get paid. They either get paid by the registration or they have a quota to fill each day in order to keep their job. Some people will always look for the easy way out and try to inflate their numbers. It happens in all kinds of businesses. I mean, look at Wall Street. They basically did the same things, inflating numbers that weren't there. And hey, we just bailed them out! Acorn has to have a mechanism to insure workers are out there working, so they tie it to numbers and/or quotas, which in turn means there is room for the dishonest to cheat. I am not an ACORN supporter, but I know as a nonprofit, it is not in their best interest to have these things happen. Any non profit wants to stay away from this negative publicity because it can have a direct affect on their funding. I do not believe any investigation will show that management of the offices had anything to do with any fraudulent registrations. Many of the stories don't mention that Acorn flagged many of the ones they suspected might be questionable. It is not within their right in many states to weed them out themselves, the state has to. If Acorn flagged them it demonstrates they were trying to safeguard the process, not circumvent it.

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MVillegas — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:17:14 GMT

I can see why you are so into Sarah Palin, you must be a Joe six pack. For one thing the Black guy in the empty suit spends more time explaining and addressing the questions and issues at hand. So far the only real solid information that I’ve gotten from McCain is that he is an old coot that’s been in the kennel a very long time, oh yeah and he’s a veteran that was a prisoner of war. Its hard to teach an old dog new tricks and for some reason it’s very hard for me to believe that our economy will be able to bounce back from this very expensive war if we have someone who’s only real strong point is foreign policy. It’s funny to think that this war is costing us dumb American’s 700 billion dollars and gee that’s just about how much we had to pay to bail out all these companies so that they don’t drag us deeper into debt. Isn’t that amazing how that number just seems to balance itself out?

Maybe if McCain spent more time explaining how he plans to rebuild our economy rather pushing his war stories then he’d have a chance at being a decent president, my husband is a veteran and guess what in the civilian work force that means nothing. Obama may not have the experience that McCain has but he is using his brain not his pride to come up with realistic resolutions to fix this problem that Bushes party has dropped in our laps.

Listen Bizets if you actually spent as much time listening to these debates and reading the articles as you do feeling sorry for Sarah Palin then you might have a clue that for one, no one is going to get money back from the government to buy health insurance and even if McCain wrote the checks himself $5,000 isn’t nearly enough but hey you keep paying those taxes so that McCain and his 50 children can enjoy the best medical and dental benefits the government has to offer, and two we will be paying for this war for another four years plus if he gets into office.

Duuuuuhhhhhh

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VoteforMe — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:28:42 GMT

Please there is no need to respond to Bizet. The fact is she is not ready for a black family in the WH. Read between the lines! Bizet mentioned higher taxes, but she failed to tell us she makes less than 50K/year and she does not vote her economic interests.

McCain bragues a lot about his experience as a POW, but he fails to telll us that he crashed more airplanes than any soldier in US military story. Check the records, he crashed at least four (4) airplanes.

Remember Bizet, CHANGE is the only CONSTANT in LIFE. You better be ready for some, the GOP is about to be recent past. By the way, USA is already a socialist country. Here's a list:

- Subsidized rate mortgages (corporations pay 10% coupon on bonds while home buyers are paying less than 6% for 30 years fixed rates)

- Medicaid programs are financed by the general revenue of the Fed gov (financed by Taxes)

- fed Gov is a shareholder of the top big US banks (financed by Taxes)

- in addition to be the largest employer, the fed gov provides social insurance to all qualified US workers and their dependents (financed by Taxes)

- CHINA (the so called SOCIALIST COUNTRY) is our biggest lender (interest pmts are made from Taxes revenue)

Why is Bizet so scared of socialism when she is currently a proud member of that society?

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Bluegrass Woman — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:30:28 GMT

Sigh...when will people learn to READ. There IS NO voter fraud...there is ATTEMPTED voter REGISTRATION fraud. The victim in the matter is ACORN. ACORN hired slackers who, instead of working to register new voters, wrote in phony names. These people were paid by ACORN; and, it was ACORN who blew the whistle!

The thought of manipulating the polls by any one candidate is right up there with aliens landing in wheat fields. Kerry lost and the polls moved to reflect it. So, I guess the kids who predict Sen. Obama's win are on his payroll, also? THINK PEOPLE!

It is so apparent that the majority of McCain's supporters are the least educated in America. Why on earth would we want someone with whom these people identify, running our country? Right, lets just put the kids from the short bus in charge; Palin, et al.

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a brighter America 08 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:31:30 GMT

McCain will once again make a fool of himself in tonght's debate. A big part of McCain's problem is the fact that he is an old washed-out politician who still lives in the 60s/70s. Not too long ago, he addressed his audience as, " MY FELLOW PRISONERS" and never corrected himself. As much as he talks about having been a POW, he seems to be stuck in that era and thinks he should be handed the presidency for that reaon. McCain has NO credibility, NO integrity, NO honesty, NO leadership skills, NO vision, and NO wisdom. He is a an old, bitter wash-out politician and has NO business in OUR White House. Palin?? Well, she is, according to McCain, "my partner and my soulmate" and his hyena in highheels and lipstick. She described herself as a pitbull with lipstick. She is WRONG about that too...at least a pitbull will most likely respond to: SIT, Roll Over, Stay. A hyena attack ferociously and predatorily. She is all slander and all mouth. When she was introduced at the RNC convention, she "appeared" to be a "pretty" woman. Today, she is downright UGLY. Beauty comes from within and it does not matter if you are the homliest person around, that inner beauty shows through and makes that person truely beautiful. In Sarah's case, her inner ugliness and nastiness shines through and makes her a an undesirable person who is truely UGLY.

McCain has shown us his very ugly side as well, he has clearly shown us he is a bitter, erratic, old, washed-out politician who keeps making the wrong decisions. NO to McCain-Palin, or has it become Palin-MaCain?? It is very difficult to tell the difference!

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ThePeoriaKid — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:35:29 GMT

John S. McCain III is putting this country AT RISK. Because McCain so zealously wants the Presidency, he chose Sarah Palin. Why? To get votes. Can she serve with distinction if asked to do so. No. Can Biden? Yes. There's lies the difference in our two presidential candidates.

John S. McCain III has ALWAYS been for HIMSELF first, NOT country first, as he would like you to believe. Google "Make-Believe Maverick" and read the life story about this so-called "Hero". What a SHAM!

John S. McCain III is trying his damndest to make you believe he is "serving his country" all these years. While his choice for VP makes it OBVIOUS that his ONLY interest is to ONE-UP his father and grandfather at the cost of putting the United States of America AT SERIOUS RISK. "Country First" ??? Just how gullible does he think we are? Answer: about 39% can't reason an easy decision. If you vote for McCain/Palin, you TOO are putting your country AT SERIOUS RISK.

Serious People for Serious Change.

OBAMA~BIDEN '08~'12

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Independent Thinking — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:49:20 GMT

So while you don't believe in the comeback theory yet, let's waste everyone's time and write an article about it. More Repub talking points. People are finally waking up to the fact that nothing will change with McCain, It's that simple.

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samnfam — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:56:00 GMT

I'm confused - maybe someone can help me out here. When I vote - I check in with my drivers license and then sign in next to my information on a list before I am able to vote. So - if people register twice - how can they vote twice? If I tried to go back in and vote again - they'd want my ID and they'd see that I had already signed in. So it seems to me that even if people register twice there must be some sort checking system to make sure they don't vote twice. If there isn't then shame on us and the system.

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JWord — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:59:31 GMT

Obama has a lot of great idealistic goals that he will not be able to achieve (even in the best of times). And he also has many goals that he is not quite being honest about. There is no question his goal is to redistribute wealth, which he recently spilled out to a plumber he was speaking on the campaign trail that was caught on tape. His "tax cuts for 95%" of the people ignores or misrepresents several facts: 1) About a third of Americans don't pay taxes; so, their "tax cut" under his plan is actually a check for money they never paid in the first place; 2) Although he says no one who makes less than $250k a year will see an increase in taxes, the actual number is $200k based on independent analysis of his plan; 3) Obama will never be able to invoke his tax cut plan without seriously lowering the standard of who he will "take from" to give to the poor in his "tax cut." Realistically, he will need to (and probably will) impose higher taxes on anyone who makes more than $60-80,000. Also, how many of you feel comfortable with what looks like a liberal President with a liberal Democrat controlled Senate and House that may have a filibuster-proof majority. That means they will be able to pass ANY law they want so long as it is not clearly unconstitutional. That scenario is NOT democratic and should be a concern to Americans. Notwithstanding all the hype that it is George Bush who caused ALL the problems of America, people may reflect on which party was in charge when this ecomonic crises finally errupted, and where were all them in sounding the alarm (the truth is many of the Democrats, such as Barney Frank, were heavily involved in bringing about the recent financial disaster on Wall Street), and that the Democratically controlled Congress had, at least count, a 9% approval rating, which is 14% points below Bush's approval rating. Now that Obama has an apparently "insurmountable" lead, people will begin to have more time to think about thing like these points and also ALL of the social issues that Obama has been lucky to avoid so far, like his abortion stand, Supreme Court nominee potential and implications, homosexual marriage, etc. The economy, scary as it is right now, will not end up being the only issue come November 4.

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a brighter America 08 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:03:19 GMT

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a brighter America 08 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:03:23 GMT

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nallen72 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:10:14 GMT

Bizet,

You are nothing but an ignorant bigot! I would much rather have my two young daughters have a role model like Michelle Obama than that rich prissy Cindy McCain any day of the week!

I have nothing against Republicans except for the ones like you who speak before thinking (and who usually get their information wrong). Remember the surplus this nation had under who??? Yup...the Democrats!

As far as Sarah Palin is concerned, she did do something to us...she accepted the VP nomination when she should not have even been considered. It was all to sway Hillary voters and nothing more. Thankfully, most Hillary supporters have a brain in their head and will do the right thing...VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!

Bizet...get a grip!

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dhagan59 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:17:16 GMT

Definitions of Socialism on the Web:

An economic system in which the basic means of production are primarily owned and controlled collectively by the government under some system or An "economic, social and political doctrine which expresses the struggle for the equal distribution of wealth by eventually eliminating private property and the exploitative ruling class . Hey, Obama voters are you listening ? Or are you blind folded and walking the plank ! Democrat not voting for Obama.

Best wishes,

Democrat from Michigan

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a brighter America 08 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:22:41 GMT

I believe John McCain has run out of "comebacks"!! How many times has he reinvented himself during this campaign, how many times has he stood for something and promptly was against it? McCain does not seem to know what direction to take, he veers here, veers there, veers everywhere to the point that he himself doesn't know just where he stands. Even a cat with nine lives eventually goes belly up! McCain has nowhere to go, he is confused. "My fellow PRISONERS" comment tells a lot about this old, erratic, washed-out politician. Time to rid ourselves of the old politics and this old, washed out politician of yesteryear and move forward. McCain claims he KNOWS how to WIN wars----then, why are we still in Iraq and Afghanistan?? McCain claims he KNOWS how to catch Bin Ladin---then, whay hasn't he?? McCain claims he can fix the economy crisis....really? Didn't he swoop into Washington to do this?? Then, why didn't he fix it?? McCain just keep telling us big, fat lies about what he knows and what he will do and some people just lap it up like little puppies lapping up sweet millk. At least the puppies DO get their milk. McCain has NOT ended the wars, he has not caught Bin Laden, and he didn't deliver in DC and he will not end th wars, he will not catch Bin Laden, and he will not deliver on the economy. With his own mouth he has stated he does not know economics. How can he fix something about which he knows nothing about??

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neos — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:26:54 GMT

All of these pathetic republicans trying to scare the electorate witht the socialist boogeyman are nothing but leftover McCarthyists. True Americans had the courage to stand up to this type of fear-mongering in the Fifties. True Americans will again stand up against it on Nov. 4.

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lkm46394 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:27:56 GMT

samnfam - The Republicans and John McCain are again trying to distract the public with ACORN and voter fraud!

Let's play connect the dots - a game the McCain campaign is very good at. A long, long time ago, Barack Obama was associated with ACORN (John McCain was also a key note speaker at one of the conventions - but IGONORE that). ACORN is registering many people to vote - many poor people - people who will more then likely vote for democrats. Now because Obama worked with/for ACORN a long time ago - it's guilt by association (much like Bill Ayers and Barack Obama).

ACORN hires very poor people to register people to vote and they pay these people based off of the number of registrations and believe it or not - these people are falsely ATTEMPTING to register people so they will get paid more.

The key work is ATTEMPTING....for example - Tony Romo and the Dallas football team was "registered" in Las Vegas - not exactly a true statement. An ACORN employee submitted a false registration and it's not like Tony Romo can go to Las Vegas to vote - it's a non-valid registration.

I was listening on the radio the other day where a republican man was boasting that he registered 70 times to vote - proudly claiming that indeed this election would be "STOLEN" by ACORN and guilt by association Barack Obama. What this man fails to realize is that he can register as many times as he wants, but only needs to do it once as he will only appear on the OFFICIAL voter registration logs- - in other words, he will only be entered into the system once even though he REGISTERED 70 times. It is not like his name will be listed 70 times and he can come in and out and keep voting...again - COMMON SENSE people, use your brain and don't let the rhetoric and lies spread override your own common sense.

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dhagan59 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:31:54 GMT

Definitions of Socialism on the Web:

Best wishes,

Democrat from Michigan

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tim_horstmann — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:53:57 GMT

lkm,

If you're going to defend Obama against the ACORN stuff, at least get the facts right. ACORN doesn't pay its employees by the registrations...it pays them by the hour. This wasn't a case of employees padding their numbers; it was a case of employees padding their time, or simply filling their time because they didn't want to actually do the work that was required of them.

And dhagan, if you're voting against Obama because of some socialist conspiracy, then I assume you're voting Libertarian then, right? Because McCain and the majority of Republicans are proposing the same things. And, of course, Bush oversaw the largest expansion of Medicare since the New Deal. Here's to hoping that your vote for Bob Barr is rewarding.

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valark — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:57:24 GMT

Harley,

Asking questions about a fantasy of what could have happened in an alternate version of the universe is absurd. What happened did happen. There is nothing wrong with people against the war saying that they were "right" to vote against it. However, there is issue when the same people will not say they were "wrong" when they vote against the surge and it works.

Also, chances are good that most Republicans don't answer you because you swear and belittle them every chance you get. Which seems to be more your point than your question.

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Obama Drama — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:58:38 GMT

I think that his Liberal news followers and reporters are helping to show he is up by the actual numbers so when Accron is factored in it will not look so obvious.

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Aidan's Mommy — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:09:00 GMT

To the Democrat from Michigan worried about socialism,

I am a US citizen living in The Netherlands with my Dutch husband. The Netherlands has socialized health care. The pros and cons of socialized health care can be debated extensively. The high tax rates over here would shock most Americans. However, even in a socialized country, there are independent wealthy people. America will NEVER become fully socialized - it's laughable to think that a President could ever make this happen. It's laughable to think that he could irradicate the class of wealthy people. It's laughable to think that he could turn all healthcare into a socialized entity (there will always be independent clinics for those with enough money to turn to). All that Obama is trying to do is to help those that need the help the most.

I don't have a lot of time to follow all of the details of what's happening in the States these days - I have a 2 year old son with a very rare gentic deletion - who has severe developmental and health issues. But as I see it - what's really important in life is whether or not you have a job, an income, a roof over your head, food on the table, and medical coverage when you need it. From what I can see from the headlines, these are no longer guaranteed for a steadily increasing number of families. This is terrifying! I won't be moving back to the States until I know for certainty that my son will have guaranteed health coverage as he has over here.

I am continually dumbfounded by all of the reasoning that people have that are based on false fears ( as typically propogated by the Bush administration) and the lack of actual understanding for what's really at stake in these very unstable times.

I presume that you are in a position to feel safe - good income, good health coverage, no major health issues at the moment. I am happy for you. I hope that the economy bounces back before problems reach you. But if the US economy didn't start bouncing back until multiple other countries promised money to back the failing economy, you've got to see that this is big. Nobody really knows how big just yet. America needs somebody that appreciates just how big this is. No President will be able to solve this on his own. This is an International crisis. Top experts around the globe will be needed to solve this. However, there does seem to be a difference between the candidates - one "get's it" how big this is, the other didn't really get it until he saw that he was falling behind in the polls. If you don't even get it that there is a problem, then there's no way that you can play a roll in fixing it.

I'm not saying that Obama is going to have all of the answers and do everything right - I don't envy the person that does win this election - these are terrifying times that are going to require many many years of proper intervention to fix the mess that Bush has made. But doesn't it make sense to "hire" the person that atleast recognizes that there is a huge problem and who wants to try to help people through these difficult times? Or do I simply see things too simplistically?

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dzynrbob — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:13:11 GMT

Ever wonder if the Dems who seized congress 2 years ago deliberately tanked the economy to ensure a total victory this election? It wouldn't be the first time. Remeber the budget deal they made with Bush 41 that caused him to break the 'no new taxes' pledge. They worked with him in phony sincerity just to set him up. Round 2 of 'The Sting' is now in full swing.

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jarturosierra — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:18:04 GMT

What a sad day it is when the media and so called polls are deciding this very important election.

I for one will wait till the final depate to choose the one I feel will better serve this country, not propaganda and influence by the media.

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Flowpoppa1 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:25:40 GMT

Rdaniel, you are disgusting. Granted, your complexion may be what's referred to as "black', but obviously your heart beats "european". How can you love america and not repsect the challenges over come by Obama and senator McCain. Regardless of our past or even present differences, it was the blood and sweat of white and black americans that contributed most to this great nation and I, for one, am lately feeling our government has turned it's back on ALLL OF US! Consequently now is the time for all americans to unite in the common cause of getting our country back. It matters less, who's in office and matters more that they have the will of the people behind them. Divide and conquer, it's an old, and I believe out of date concept being used to keep us distracted from the power of unity and the strength in diversity. So, Mr rdaniel, go home to Rowanda, if that's where you are truly from

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DaveWK — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:27:41 GMT

A bit hard to mount a comeback when you can't maintain any consistency (to "Ayers" or not to "Ayers), you're hamstrung raising money, and your running mate is becoming a bigger albetros around your neck every day (last week the bipartisan, unanimous finding of abuse of power and unethical conduct, this week the suggestion that she may have accepted a pay off of sorts in the form of home construction). One other obstacle: Obama. He's obviously not coasting. He's also hitting all the right notes vis a vis economic and tax policy--you know, those issues people actually care about.

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Bernice123 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:42:32 GMT

No one in there right mind will believe McCain is a comeback kid in this election, now maybe in others, but not this one!

McCain has played his cards and the deck is about empty and guess what Obama is skillfully holding ALL the trump cards!

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great day for the USA — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:50:53 GMT

McCain have to first come before he can make a comeback. Senator Obama has been the winner each time. McCaine knows this and everyone in the world. Those that refuse to see and belive are hate groups and raceis. We are blessed to have such a smart and graceful young man and his beauiful family.

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Express — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:06:46 GMT

I thank you for pointing out that the Drudge Report is very unreliable. I seem to remeber that back when Clinton was going through his situation with Monica and the bunch Matt Drudge had said on a national news channel that supported Republican's and was also heard on Rush Timwitt's show that we should stay tune for more revealing things taht hasn't be heard before. So we waited, and waited and when he was asked a month later about the statement and this sensational new things that were going to come out he denied ever saying it. Can someone please tell me how does a person who doers this type of inaccurate reporting stays in business. I want to start a business like that :-)

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Jimbo a radical leftist revo... — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:17:52 GMT

You seem to be engaging in the very think you are questioning but then you are just making copy.

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rube — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:54:29 GMT

MCCain has rolled a Trojan Horse into our nation, our culture and into our homes.

Sarah Palin is inside the equine surprise. She is yet another dangerous neocon. But this time the lack of intelligence, the self-righteousness the narcissism is veiled in her colloquial vanity in her beauty!

McCain is the new American Benedict Arnold!

Look at his stump speeches condoning- the crowds that chant, "terrorist, kill him" etc.

This is fascist rhetoric plain and simple! These people I cannot trust to lead our nation and our children!

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Newsweek Since 1977 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:03:52 GMT

To you young voters, it is my hope that this paper will allow one more letter about an election pitting a fresh face, new ideas, and a big, hopeful smile against an old codger – tired and traditional – written off by the media and your intellectual professors. This is because I want to apologize. You see, I’m talking about my first presidential vote for Jimmy Carter against Gerald Ford in 1976. Please forgive me!

I, and many other young voters, helped to bring about the change that Carter promised. Let me tell you what we got. We got the Russians invading Afghanistan when they sensed the weakness of Carter. Yes, that same mess of an Afghanistan that we deal with today. We got a regime change in Iran where the Carter administration did nothing while the Shah was overthrown, our hostages were taken for 444 days, and the Islamic militants won their first major victory. Yes, the same Iran mess we deal with today.

What else? Long gas lines and high prices; yes. Interest rates incredibly high; you bet. We got a USA boycott of the Moscow Olympics that was followed by their boycott of our Los Angeles Olympics. We also grieved over the many suicides of our mid-west farmers when they couldn’t pay bills due to Carter’s embargo on wheat sales to “punish the Soviet Union.” Let us not forget the suicides of several community bankers who couldn’t handle the stress of foreclosing on long-time farming friends. Look this stuff up as your professors will not teach you this history; but I lived it.

Please read the stories from those who were around Jimmy Carter during his term such as secret service members, aides, White House staff. They describe a petty, pious, small man. But boy was he the road to change when he ran against Ford! You cannot believe how badly I wish someone would slap his mouth every time he comes out of the woodwork to criticize Bush. Many of Bush’s mistakes were made dealing with problems whose seeds were planted by Carter’s mismanagement years ago.

You young people should not take this writing as an attempt to discourage your vote for the “fresh, new face,” the “rock star” supported by Hollywood and the media. Simply put, I am a career teacher and I only wanted to give you an example of what your own letter should look like a few years down the road.

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Nins — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:54 GMT

To all of the conservatives out there who think that Obama is a flaming liberal, I would like to remind you of what he did when he was elected President of the Harvard Law Review. The Law Review President gets to name ten individuals to write articles for the Review, and these ten people also get to control the content of the publication. All of the minorities and the liberals thought they finally had it made, that Obama would appoint ten left wing editors. Instead, Obama appointed three conservatives, three liberals and four moderates. That year the Law Review was critically acclaimed as the best run and best written Harvard publication in decades.

So when he wins in November, don't freak out. Obama is a centrist and will appoint a balanced cabinet full of active people who will really get things done. Kind of like the way our multi-cultural society is supposed to be.

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speckelbelly — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:12:52 GMT

I AM JUST GLAD TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE VOTING WITH LOGICICAL MINDS!

THE UNITED STATES IS IN TROUBLE! 2 WARS, ONE WE SHOULDNT BE IN !

ECONOMIC DOWN FALL OF WALL STREET,BANKS IN TROUBLE, THE MIDDLE CLASS STRUGLING WITH NO JOBS,HOUSING CRISIS,HEALTH CARE! MY GROWN CHILDREN WANTING TO COME HOME BECAUSE THEY CANNOT SURVIVE ON THERE OWN IN AMERICA!

WELL I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND BECAUSE THE LAST 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICAN RULE HAS HURT AMERICA EXCEPT FOR THE RICH! I VOTED TODAY BY MAIL IN BALLOT AND I VOTED FOR OBAMA/ BIDEN! THE COME BACK RICH KID MCCAIN NEEDS TO GO HOME! BECAUSE I WAS NOT FOOLED BY THE SO CALLED REPUBLICAN/CONSERVATIVE BS

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eszewczyk — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:15:40 GMT

Now, being a citizen and voter, I'm against all campaign "narrative," new or old, which I define as a preordained, fictitious framework, made up by reporters, into which they then shoehorn all "facts" about the candidates, real or imagined. Good examples are George W. Bush is a compassionate conservative with whom you'd like to drink a beer; Al Gore is a boring windbag, who's also a serial liar (entirely made up by reporters); John Kerry is a weakling and looks "French." To a large extent it is campaign "narrative" which got us stuck in Iraq, destroyed and outsourced our economy and shredded our Constitution. I want reporters to report the facts and to leave the novel writing to creative writers.

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Indio89 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:49:43 GMT

It is really over for McCain, when he picked Palin.

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ClementW — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:56:03 GMT

If for no other reason than to prove Romano and all these ranters and ravers, I put my money where mouth is and bet my brother that McCain/Palin will win. I am going to enjoy all the crying and gnashing of teeth. Shh! Don't tell my brother, I will enjoy it even more if Obama wins and the Democrats win veto proof majorities in both houses, after two years or less, there is not a recall vote.

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Sam10 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:10:15 GMT

This is why America is down at this time. Foolish people with no backbone, not willing to stand up and be counted. As an American you do have the right not to be cowed into voting for Obama because he is black. Being liberal does not mean you lose your head and vote for someone based on skin or rhetoric. The most important fact is that you do not have to vote for Obama simply because you can look at his record and there is simply not much to work with. Yes, he basically has used words to confuse, welfare is welfare no matter how you say it. Socialist distribution of America's assets will only bring down America to depths we do not need to be there. Use you brain, look at the records. Answer can only be McCain. Your feelgood moment after forcing yourself to defecate Obama, McCain is the real deal, while Obama is just a mouthpiece.

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benluclar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:15:59 GMT

If Barack Obama would apply for a job with the FBI or with the Secret Service, he would be disqualified because of his past association with William Ayers, a known terrorist.

If he is elected President he would not qualify to be his own body guard!

(and the majority of the people don't care)

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benluclar — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:16:35 GMT

If Barack Obama would apply for a job with the FBI or with the Secret Service, he would be disqualified because of his past association with William Ayers, a known terrorist.

If he is elected President he would not qualify to be his own body guard!

(and the majority of the people don't care)

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Gobama2008 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:19:17 GMT

Golly, I don't know who'll win this election. I'll just go on over to Main Street and ask all my hockey mom friends, and animal killers , oh yeah and a few Joe six packs, and I'll get back to you on that 'kay? You betcha.

Obama/Biden '08

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FCS777 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:45:37 GMT

The ignorance in this country is just unbelievable. The republicans have done nothing to benefit the american people in any way. Do you honestly think that McCain is going to do anything differently? IF he were elected, it would just be another 4 years of republican party failures. The intelligent, and educated people of america, have had enough of it. You can argue that Obama is inexperienced, but he is this countries only hope for the changes we need.

One more thing that some people seem to be overlooking is the fact that, if for some reason, John McCain could not carry out his duties as president, (he is 72 years old!) Sarah Palin would be our next in line. (which by the way, she is also inexperienced, and corrupt on top of that!) NO THANK YOU! That would be the biggest disaster we would all ever face. I will choose Obama, and Biden to lead this country, long before I would vote for that trainwreck, just waiting for a place to happen!

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solopsyr2 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:48:00 GMT

This Ayers thing is more rediculous than you spouters can even imagine yourselves. Do you realize that it was a "republican" that served Ronald Reagan that picked Ayers to be on the board that Obama is accused of consorting with him for being a part of. Now who's the party consorting with terrorists?

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FCS777 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:55:44 GMT

Oh, and by the way, people are not voting for him because he is black. He is just the better candidate. Face it you republican whiners. Quit trying to use the race card. It has no merit at all!

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FCS777 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:59:08 GMT

Who knows, in a year, McCain might forget he is the president, if he were elected. He should be retired, not running for president. It's a complete joke.

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pugs — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:04:10 GMT

Lets see ..No lets buy the story that Obama said he would take Campiagn financing, Oh yea thats right he lied, ...Lets see the story that Ayers was just a neighbor,, Oh wait Oabama lied about that too.... Lets see lets buy that while he sat for 20 years at the pulpit of the man that married him and baptized his girls he never heard the "Goddam America" Stuff, oh yea he probably lied about that too... Lets see lets buy that we need to dimsiss ACORN as a distratction because you know our voter rights they are silly lets just dismiss that, oh wait a minute we live in America can't do that it is one of our most important things about Democracy, so lets see lets buy that we should all "Spread the Wealth" based on how Democrat Liberals want because hey it worked so good for Hugo Chavez that he has to import Doctors from another socialist Country Cuba. so lets see that is not leaving very much to buy from Obama so you kown what , Since I am an American I think I will just buy the McCain/Palin Ticket and give them my vote.

From a guess what, an American

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barack hussein osama — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:56:24 GMT

Barack Hussein Osama is the worse candidate ever offered up by any party in the history of the United States of America.

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william.janota — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:10:18 GMT

5 reasons to vote Obama

1. Iraq, He wants out and McCain Doesn't. We can not afford to stay in Iraq another 100 years.

2. He Doesn't want to keep giving all the tax breaks to the super wealthy like John McCain will.

3. We need a National Health Care program. Medicaire works and so will a National

Health Care Program. Obama is for it and John McCain is not.

4. Obama is smart enough to pick a decent running mate who has many years of experience and

John McCain did not do so well.

5. Obama wants to tax the corporations who are moving their corporations oversees to acquire

cheap labor. McCain does not support this. It is about time we force these companies to make

their CEO's shell out some cash and pay their employees here in the United States and not

reward them for moving their companies oversees.

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tedmar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:41:00 GMT

William your 5 reasons are exactly why we can't have Obama in the White House.

1. We are beyond arguing on whether the war was right or wrong. We are in it to win it. Obama will not keep us safe.

2. The wealthy already pay 95% of the taxes. Not to mention the wealthy hire the rest of us. When Obama taxes these companies jobs will be lost.

3. National Health Care does not work. Try getting medical attention in Canada. You wait in line at 6:00 am and hope you get 3 minutes with a doctor.

4. McCain's running mate runs one of the most econmically sound states in the country.

5. Companies are moving overseas because they pay less taxes. See how many more leave when Obama is Pres.

Redistributing the wealth is a slap in the face to those of us who work and support our families. Paychecks are for workers you silly liberal.

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RABIDTATS — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:47:34 GMT

There is a big difference between ACQUAINTANCE and FRIEND.

An acquaintance, like Bill Ayers was to Obama, happened to be doing work in education in Chicago. (They served on a school board together... along with a TON of Republicans.)

Reverend Wright was immediately written off... Obviously not a FRIEND.

ACORN is a non-affiliated group, that is involved with voter registration. You can't be friends with a whole organization...

Not a FRIEND.

A friend, like Charlie Keating was to McCain, happened to give John $321,000+ in exchange for softening the legal blows on Capitol Hill he was about to face for fraud. (Almost exactly the same sort of practices that have landed us in $700,000,000.00 in debt.)

I've never had an ACQUAINTANCE help me up like that!

McCain also voted with BUSH 90% of the time.

Palin's husband (A bit more than just a FRIEND) was an Alaskan secessionist. That type of thinking started a kooky issue awhile back... you might have heard of the Civil War? She also believes Iraq is a "Task from God", little girls who are raped/impregnated by their fathers would be forced to deliver their child, and Global Warming isn't man made... Great choice.

PS: Cuba is ranked around 3rd when it comes to Health Care. The US is around 40th... (I don't have access to any of these "Great Doctors" everyone talks about here, because I can't afford it... so I'd rather have a mediocre doctor, that I'd have to wait for weeks to see...) it's still better than what I've got.

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president — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:55:52 GMT

Let us be thankful that the competent person namely Obama ia leading the election so far. Let us hope American public stays on target and cares about the stability of the country and do know who to vote for. It is glaringly clear Obama will be the one who will be able to lead the country. Americans should be happy and proud that they finally do have a choice of getting out of the mess by choosing Obama. Obama is responsible and accountable. He is steady handed. McCain is a flip flop,up and down and lost. He lacks clearly judgement in even his choice Sarah Palin. She and McCain could go into business together to sell shampoo to the various congregations.

Who cannot see America's good fortune of having Obama to get them out of the mess. It would be shher folly to give any votes to McCain..

Politics is not a ball game. President has to be caring about the common good. McCain talks and fights like a street kid who must pretend he has the girl and his hockey date in order to have great funn at the party. He clearly lacks prudence and phronesis. He is forced to imitate Obama when he says something caring about the American public. His main tactics`are destructive and dull. He has no vision,no passion. It is a fraudulent adrenalin high. A lie continously being spat out. It is far from impressive. If he wins America loses.

Clinton realises in her bones she is in the right party. Democrats should be proud of Obama. Obama deserves to win. god bless him and give him the strength he needs to do a good job at the presidency. Obama. Obama deserves to win. God bless him and give him the strength he needs to do a good job at the presidency. He will need it. America is in a mess.Obama understands the issues and problems.He is on the ball. He is also surrounded by smart people. Joe Biden will be a great Vice President.

What is the worry? It should continue to be an easy lead for Democrats. America can then be proud on many counts. World will learn more than one thing. This is “Change for the better.” “ Yes We CAN’ America!!! We can get out of the mess.

Obama. Obama deserves to win. God bless him and give him the strength he needs to do a good job at the presidency. He will need it. America is in a mess.Obama understands the issues and problems.He is on the ball. He is also surrounded by smart people. Joe Biden will be a great Vice President.

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Ohio for McCain/Palin!!!! — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:01:40 GMT

Obama, guilty with radical associations. Obama, guilty of giving money to Acorn, twice! Acorn, guilty of voter fraud! Will Newsweek be able to come back? I don't think so! Andrew will soon be in the unemployment line! hee hee hee! Andrew suffers from Obamaism! You need a doctor!

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T.Smith1987 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:28:55 GMT

I am posting my comments in regards to a few of the Obama supporters, namely william.janota and speckelbelly.

I, first and foremost, want to clear up a MAJOR misunderstanding of the entire Iraq issue. I will agree that McCain has been active in helping us stay in Iraq. If Obama would've had his way then he wouldn't even have a major part of his soapbox to stomp on; namely our continued involvement in Iraq. The surge that McCain supported HAS been working and if we withdraw too early then the lives lost in pursuing the mission of attaining a stable governing body in Iraq. Saddam needing to be ousted and eliminated; for the critics of "no WMDs" I would love to educate you on the fact that Saddam used VX nerve gas on the Kurds in the mid-90s. If Clinton would've had a backbone at all we would've been in there THEN and not fighting this war NOW. Also, for all those bleeding heart liberals that claim our current government and military forces are fascists I would like to remind you that the VX that Saddam used on the Kurds is one of the nerve weapons perfected by the Nazis in WW2 as an attempt to eradicate the Jewish people.

Since I started to wander there I will make my point as succinctly clear as possible:

Obama wants to leave Iraq as quickly as possible, lives lost in vain at that point and the loss of international prestige be damned.

McCain wants to leave Iraq as quickly as possible AFTER we accomplish the mission of ridding the Iraqi people of terrorist elements entering the country and disrupting their way of life.

The next point I will contest is the tax breaks. McCain's tax breaks will help everyone, NOT just the "super wealthy". Obama wants to sponsor all these "feel good" welfare programs that are going to be RAPED by elements in our population that suck those systems dry. At the end of the day the taxpayers are going to pay severely for that folly.

I have worked with Medicare and the idea of a National Health Care program scares me shitless. Medicare is always just about at the breaking point and it is funded by EVERY working individual placing a percentage of their paycheck into that system. Yet, for this massive influx of cash, senior citizens and disabled individuals receive horrible health insurance. The only way for most senior citizens to gain access to a wide variety of healthcare is to purchase a "Medigap" or "Medicare Advantage" healthplan that supplements their Medicare part A, part B, and wholly provides their part D. There are many flaws with Medicare that make me physically cringe at the thought of National Health Care. What we need is the tax break that McCain supports for individuals and their families to PURCHASE their heath insurance.

The last topic I will point out is the difference in campaign focus. Obama has been railing on the economy and in particular the mortgage industry. I wholly understand and support that focus but I believe a bigger crisis is looming on the horizon that McCain is focused on. Energy reliance. McCain and Palin want to decrease our reliance on foreign oil as much as possible and have a plan for it. Also, McCain is not so naive as to ignore the economy. The Commander in Chief can be compared to the ultimate CEO. I believe McCain will appoint the appropriate team of experts to fix this financial screw up while McCain heads up the other team to take on the energy issue. I do not believe Obama had the insight for this.

For these stated reasons I am going to be voting for McCain and Palin. I only can hope that enough people choose to do the same to avoid the pending disaster that Obama will become if even my most mundane fears about him are affirmed.

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Arkie for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:43:52 GMT

Trust is a fundamental thing. Obama does not have my trust. He continues to explain bad judgement by calling names of all the others that had the same bad judgement. Not who I want leading the country, someone who can't, or won't, make up his own mind and stand by his own decisions. He is certainly going to change this country, and not for the better. I am a working single mom, who doesn't even qualify for the "help" Obama wants to give us poor working folks because I make just a bit too much at my employment. I don't want to "share the wealth", I need what I earn for my own childs education and health!

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Arkie for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:50:55 GMT

I also wanted to comment on the issue of negative ads. Both campaigns are guilty of hitting below the belt in this area. I have seen the ad that basically calls Obama a liar, and I have also seen the ad that implies McCain will die (DIE??) before the end of the first term. Being called out about misleading, or lying, about your policies certainly does pertain to this election. I've never before seen an ad, until Obama's ad, that basically asks to vote for Me, because I'll live longer. Just ridiculous.

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:53:02 GMT

Hey Arkie -

You earn more than 250K a year? You can't make ends meet? You're a pig!

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grandmamary — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:58:10 GMT

I don't have any of the answers or the fluent words of many who write in, but I do know what I hear and see. According to all who watched the debates and heard all the speeches I think it should be very clear that Obama won every debate because he knows what he is talking about and believes he is right. McCain is not a good speaker and has stumbled so many times that it should make people aware of his age and disabilities. Just because Obama on the other hand is a good speaker should not be enough to make people vote for him. They should vote for him because he is the right man to try and lead our country back to at least a little normalcy and maybe save us from a complete collapse. I pray God gives him his hand to lead him forward. Thank you for listening.

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Arkie for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:01:36 GMT

Excuse me, or better yet, excuse you jhorne. You don't even know me, and I'm a pig? Did I say I don't make ends meet? Or that I make more than 250K a year? You should only speak about things you know of, otherwise you show your ignorance. That's a good rule for everyone to follow, even the precious candidate who promises all of us this glorious change.

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:12:22 GMT

Arkie

You said you earn too much to qualify for Obama's tax breaks? If he only plans on raising taxes for those of us who earn 250K or more, then what the heck are you talking about? Like the person who mentioned it before, those who fail to vote against their financial interests, apparently you, probably have some nefarious reason for doing so. What's yours?

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:16:15 GMT

Arkie:

Interesting how you glaze over the FACT that McCain runs more negative ads, then attack Obama for doing the same. Perhaps you're no pig, you are, however, a hypocrite!

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TAClark — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:19:22 GMT

Tedmar, point by point:

1.Define winning the Iraq War. McCain hasn't, Bush hasn't. If withdrawing our troops and leaving Iraq capable to run their own country isn't winning then what would you define as victory?

2. The wealthy pay the majority of taxes, but taxes for the middle and lower classes have far more impact on their spending capability than they do for the upper class. The wealthy hire the rest of us, and charge us for the goods they sell. If we're keeping more of our paychecks, we can spend more. Trickle "up" economics sounds a lot better to the vast majority of the nation, believe me.

3. Obama's health care plan is not socialized health care. Your strawman really has no application in this regard since you're comaparing apples and anteaters.

4. McCain's running mate runs the one state in the union with enough oil output to maintain itself financially because it's the largest oil producing state in the nation and the entire state has a population roughly the size of San Francisco. Alaska would not break the top 10 in population if it were a city instead of a state, so with its oil reserves it is not hard to understand why they do well financially.

5. Companies are moving overseas because they pay less in wages. Taxes have little to nothing to do with it; when a fabricator can pay $2/hr in Mexico or $12/hr here, taxes barely even enter the equation. To help change this there need to be incentives for companies to keep workers here despite the wage difference, something Obama has addressed.

Look, it's simple. There is no redistribution of wealth. The country is in massive debt, and the money to pay that back has to come from somewhere. The vast power of the American economy is driven by consumer spending. You cut taxes to 95% of Americans, give the working class back their paychecks so they are free to spend as needed, and businesses will prosper as a result. We can't keep giving money to the wealthy in hopes that it will trickle down; who does it trickle down to when the people at the bottom can't afford to buy anything?

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:25:47 GMT

TAClark

Way to break it down for these people!

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Arkie for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:29:03 GMT

Please jhorne. I don't recall attacking anyone, only being called a pig by you. If you'd like to have a mature discussion on the issues and get past your namecalling and insults.....well, actually I'm not interested in conversing with you on these issues. Apparently McCain/Palin rallys aren't the only places you'll find hate and anger, just look on the newsweek message board. Obama has his own supporters who fall into that category., but no, I'm sure he'll dodge being "associated" with you too, supporter or not.

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nobama-bidnsider — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:31:52 GMT

The best thing about Nov. 5th. Not having to listen to Romano's bull$hit any longer. If Nobama stopped abruptly Andy's head would go about 4 ft up Nobama's colon.

Yeah, lets all vote for an empty suit who will say anything to get elected, no moral center, who wants to invade Pakistan.

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bcrawf2033 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:33:22 GMT

Senator McCain appeared clearly agitated during the entire debate. His facial expressions, mannerisms and body language exhibited a strong disdain toward Senator Obama. Can you imagine Senator McCain displaying that kind of behavior with world leaders during serious negotiations and diplomatic efforts? He was rolling his eyes and shrugging etc. He would further damage America's credibility abroad. He kept attacking Senator Obama instead of talking about the economic issues so many Americans are struggling with today. He also used examples of old solutions of the past for problems of today and in the future. Senator Obama maintained his bearing throughout the debate. Govenor Palin has completely overshadowed Senator McCain. It's almost as if he doesn't exist when they are on stage together. The American people have sent a clear message that they are sick of the negative campaiging and we want answers to the problems we face. We are aware of the economic crisis. We know the next President has no magic wand to fix our problems. But we know that if we get behind our next President and he continues to inspire hope that we can do this, we will do this. Our Nation is like precious jewel to be preserved at all costs. Our children deserve better than to pay for the poor judgment of the adults who've been in power for so long. It's time for real change. It's time for us as Americans to roll up our selves and get to work restoring our country. Anyone who uses rhetoric that divides us should be rejected. Our soldiers are fighting for our freedom. Many have lost their lives. We need to fight this economic quicksand and ensure they have a strong and stable Nation to come home too.

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:36:37 GMT

Arkie:

So you'll admit that there's hate at your candidate of choice's rallies, but take issue with something written by a nobody like me. Very interesting indeed. Nice way to avoid my question. You must be taking notes from McCain and Palin.

As for the association thing, who cares? No one, even McCain believes Obama is a terrorist or supports terrorism, so why, pray tell, does it matter? Oh yeah, it doesn't except to distract dense folks like you from the real issues. Again, I may be immature for attacking you, but I'm not running for president. McCain is.

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nobama-bidnsider — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:45:51 GMT

Ya'll need to look up the term "astroturfing" as your boy obama is the poster child for it.

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sallyforth — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:58:56 GMT

Did anyone else notice McCain's two references to Palin's deep and personal knowledge regarding autistic children? Is he once again seriously confused, since little Trig has Down syndrome, (those names still sound like brands of deodorant) or does he really have that little information - or concern - regarding his running mate, whom he was supposed to have thoroughly vetted? Or maybe, with the abiding cynicsm that made him choose Palin, he just doesn't care.

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jhorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:59:07 GMT

Just shut up Nobama. Get a job loser. There must be a McDonald's somewhere in your town that will hire you to mop the floors there.

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satori — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:07:00 GMT

I think that something is wrong mentally with John McCain. Jerky movements, grimacing, mixing up the words, anger, forgetfulness, I believe that there is some early Alzheimer going on and somebody should really look through his medical records. It seems that conservatives like their candidates slightly demented.

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Arkie for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:17:39 GMT

OBAMA: "Every dollar that I've proposed, I've proposed an additional cut, so that it matches."

THE FACTS: The bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that his programs would add $281 billion to the deficit at the end of his first term. The analysis includes Obama's proposals for saving money

For this candidate to be so "different" and "better", this stragedy sounds awfully familiar.

OBAMA: "I want to provide a tax cut for 95 percent of working Americans, 95 percent."

THE FACTS: Obama constantly says this. But the independent Tax Policy Center says his plan cuts taxes for 81.3 percent of all households in 2009.

Oops. What if you fall into that 14.7 percent difference?

OBAMA: Said he would be "completely supportive" of late-term abortion restrictions "as long as there's an exception for the mother's health and life."

THE FACTS: Obama leaves himself a lot of latitude in this answer. A woman's "health" has been so broadly interpreted that it can include conditions, including psychological conditions, that are difficult to diagnose or prove. Anti-abortion advocates say that makes the ban meaningless, because it leaves too much subjective judgment in the equation.

I can't believe this country, founded on religious values, is even debating whether or not abortion of any type is wrong. God help us. Oh that's right. I can't talk about God here, can I? I might offend someone.

OBAMA: "We can cut the average family's premium by $2,500 a year."

THE FACTS: If that sounds like a straight-ahead promise to lower health insurance premiums, it isn't. Obama hopes that by spending $50 billion over five years on electronic medical records and by improving access to proven disease management programs, among other steps, consumers will end up saving money. He uses an optimistic analysis to suggest cost reductions in national health care spending could amount to the equivalent of $2,500 for a family of four. Many economists are skeptical those savings can be achieved, but even if they are, it's not a certainty that every dollar would be passed on to consumers in the form of lower premiums.

For all those citizens who need help "Now", 5 years might seem like a long time. Because of my own personal situation, I know just how hard it is to work and earn for your family, and suffer with healthcare costs on top of that. That does not mean I want the government to mandate the healthcare I do have. Yes, I have coverage through my employer, and it sucks. Obama's alternative would be for me to have a politician, not a physician, make the decision on if I qualify for that PET/CT scan I need to check for a return of cancer. It doesn't concern me how pretty that wrapping paper is, that's a bogus gift.

I am just a "simple" lady who doesn't live above her means, so I apologize if I seem "simple". I'm simple enough to know who I believe will take us where we need to go. God Bless You, and fire away. LOL I'm out.

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bitsmythe — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:20:54 GMT

Thank you Andrew! You nailed the conversation. On every poll and comment board I've seen Obama clearly has the support of the public (with the exception of the lunatic fringe). The media needs a good story and controversey to sell ad space. The most ridiculous example is comparing Biden to Palin. She is a joke and clearly not qualified for the position by any measure of the office But there has been this fake equality comparison that makes you question the media talking heads that are comparing the two. You wonder how they can keep from laughing. We need some honesty and integrity in reporting. Thanks for standing up for the obvious.

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TAClark — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:22:02 GMT

Arkie, if you're going to cut and paste fact checks from news sites you may want to consider the points made for the candidate you support as well. McCain hasn't had difficulty stretching or completely ignoring the truth, which can be readily evident by consulting somewhere such as Factcheck.org. You'll notice that the facts you're noting in your post are also more of the "debatable" column than outright falsities.

1) The 14.7% that would not see a tax cut would not see a tax increase. 95% of the people under Obama's plan would not see a tax increase; 81.3% would see a cut.

2.) Abortion is not a black and white issue. There's room for question in his answer because you can't just give an absolute answer to an indefinite question; this country was founded on the basis of freedom of religion, not religious values. People came here to practice freely, and our country has made it very clear that religion and state are separate. Religion has no place dictating federal policy for people who don't practice it, thus, Roe vs. Wade. You feel free to practice what you believe, just don't get the idea that it allows you to dictate to others what they may.

3)Citizens like you (assuming you make less than you implied you do) do need help right now, but 5 years is more realistic. The president, no matter who it is, isn't going to cut you a check for your bills.

And you already have healthcare through your work, which Obama's plan would not impact. The politician isn't making any changes for you, since you keep that health care plan. Whether you qualify for a PET/CT scan is up to your doctor, and up to your insurer if they're so inclined; the point Obama made in the debate tonight was that if McCain's healthcare plan saw fruition that the insurer would be less inclined to cover your PET/CT scan because of a possible precondition. In your own example, you would be better served by Obama's healthcare plan than the candidate you're supporting; you would still be covered. That $5k McCain is talking about also isn't going to get you very far should that scan come back positive.

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Can't wait until it's President Obama — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:23:23 GMT

McCAIN: Claimed that Obama has spent more money on negative ads than any other presidential candidate. That's probably true — given that Obama will have raised and spent more than any other candidate.

THE FACTS: By one measure, however, McCain was wrong when he said that 100 percent of his ads weren't negative. According to one study, by the University of Wisconsin Advertising Project, 100 percent of McCain's ads have been negative.

The McCain campaign sent out an e-mail with a CMAG comparison (covering Sept. 12-Oct. 11) of how much money the two campaigns have spent on negative and positive advertising. It does back up McCain's statements that Obama is spending more than $40 million on negative advertising, but it also shows that he's spending nearly $30 million on positive advertising. According to this release, McCain is spending more than $27 million on negative ads and only $5 million on positive ads. McCain is only running 11,471 positive ads compared to nearly 60,000 negative ads, according to the release. Comparatively, Obama is running 48,729 positive ads and more than 80,000 negative ads.

So, yes, Obama is spending lots of money on negative ads, but he's also spending much more money on ads as a whole. But percentage wise — according to the CMAG numbers — McCain is spending nearly 85 percent of his total advertising budget on negative advertising. Obama is spending roughly 60 percent of his total advertising budget on negative advertising.

— NBC News' First Read

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McCAIN: "We have to stop sending $700 billion a year to countries that don't like us very much."

THE FACTS: This is a reference to U.S. spending on oil imports. McCain has repeatedly made this claim. But the figure is highly inflated and misleading. According to government agencies that track energy imports, the United States spent $246 billion in 2007 for all imported crude oil, a majority of it coming from friendly nations including neighboring Canada and Mexico. An additional $82 billion was spent on imported refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel and fuel oil. A majority of the refined products come from refineries in such friendly countries as the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, Trinidad-Tobago and the Virgin Islands.

— The Associated Press

McCAIN: Said that Obama is opposed to off-shore drilling. That's only partially true. Obama had opposed it, but later said he'd support it as part of a bigger compromise.

THE FACTS: From the the Palm Beach Post this past August: "U.S. Sen. Barack Obama said today he would be willing to open Florida's coast for more oil drilling if it meant winning approval for broad energy changes. 'My interest is in making sure we've got the kind of comprehensive energy policy that can bring down gas prices,' Obama said in an interview with The Palm Beach Post. 'If, in order to get that passed, we have to compromise in terms of a careful, well thought-out drilling strategy that was carefully circumscribed to avoid significant environmental damage — I don't want to be so rigid that we can't get something done,' Obama said."

McCain once opposed offshore drilling, too.

— NBC News' First Read

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McCAIN: "We can eliminate our dependence on foreign oil by building 45 nuclear power plants right away."

THE FACTS: For nuclear power to lower oil dependency would require a massive shift to electric or hybrid-electric cars, with nuclear power providing the electricity. No new U.S. nuclear reactor has been built since the 1970s. Although 15 utilities have filed applications to build 24 new reactors, none is expected to be built before 2015 at the earliest. Turmoil in the credit markets could force cancellation of some of the projects now planned, much less spur construction of 45 new reactors, as reactor costs have soared to about $9 billion apiece.

— The Associated Press

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McCAIN: "Now, we have allocated $750 billion. Let's take 300 of that billion and go in and buy those home loan mortgages and negotiate with those people in their homes, 11 million homes or more, so that they can afford to pay the mortgage, stay in their home."

THE FACTS: Ordering the government to buy up bad mortgages to cut homeowners' monthly payments might sound good, but experts are skeptical. They say the plan McCain is promoting is unlikely to solve the housing crisis that's pushing the economy toward recession. One big problem: The vast majority of the toxic home loans that are clogging financial markets and freezing up credit have been repackaged into complex investments that the government would be hard-pressed to unravel and buy. And the government could end up paying far more than they would ever be worth. That could primarily help banks and lenders with taxpayer money.

— The Associated Press

MCCAIN: "Sen. Obama, as a member of the Illinois state Senate, voted in the Judiciary Committee against a law that would provide immediate medical attention to a child born in a failed abortion. He voted against that."

OBAMA: "If it sounds incredible that I would vote to withhold lifesaving treatment from an infant, that's because it's not true."

THE FACTS: As a state senator, Obama opposed three legislative efforts, in 2001, 2002 and 2003, to give legal protections to any aborted fetus that showed signs of life. The 2003 measure was virtually identical to a bill President Bush signed into law in 2002 — a bill that passed before Obama was in the U.S. Senate, but one that Obama said he would have supported. The state of Illinois already had a law to protect aborted fetuses born alive and considered able to survive. Among those opposed to the state effort was the Illinois State Medical Society, which argued that the bill would interfere with the doctor-patient relationship and expand civil liability for doctors. Critics said the proposed legislation would have undermined the landmark Supreme Court case on abortion, Roe v. Wade, in ways the federal law would not.

— The Associated Press

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McCAIN: "Senator Obama talks about voting for budgets. He voted twice for a budget resolution that increases the taxes on individuals making $42,000 a year."

THE FACTS: The vote was on a nonbinding resolution and did not increase taxes. The resolution assumed that President Bush's tax cuts would expire, as scheduled, in 2011. If that actually happened, it could mean higher taxes for people making as little as about $42,000.

— The Associated Press

MCCAIN: Warned a small business owner that he would be fined under Obama's health care plan if he did not provide health insurance for workers.

THE FACTS: Obama's health care plan does not impose mandates or fines on small business. He would provide small businesses with a refundable tax credit of up to 50 percent on health premiums paid on behalf of their employees. Large as well as medium-sized businesses that do not offer meaningful coverage or contribute to the cost of coverage would be required to pay a percentage of payroll toward the costs of a public insurance plan. But small businesses would be exempt from that requirement.

— The Associated Press

McCAIN: Said of Obama's running mate, Sen. Joe Biden: "He had this cockamamie idea of dividing Iraq into three countries."

THE FACTS: Biden actually proposed dividing Iraq into three semiautonomous regions, not separate countries. He was a prime sponsor of a nonbinding Senate resolution that called for Iraq to have federal regions under the control of Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis in a power-sharing agreement similar to the one that ended the 1990s war in Bosnia.

The Associated Press

I love reading the fact checks after the debates.... The good thing is they check the facts of both candidates, Looks like someone forgot to copy and paste the rest of the story.

------"politician, not a physician, make the decision on if I qualify for that PET/CT scan I need to check for a return of cancer."-------

Unfortunately, due to the current problems of health care in this country most physicians aren't making these decisions now. I had a doctor cry (real tears) when I was sent home from a hospital with instructions to give myself IV antibiotics, when I had a severe infection, because my insurance (which I also have) refused to pay for a longer stay.

But yet you seem very comfortable with politicians taking away the right of a woman to make her own choice.

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Ohio for McCain/Palin!!!! — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:27:44 GMT

With the exception of Joe, the plumber, will the most memorable statement be:

“Senator Obama, I am not President Bush,” McCain said. “If you wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.”

Obama is just not an appropriate candidate, Acorn, Rev. Wright, etc. associations. Jesse Jackson told the truth about Obama and Jewish people. Jesse is so lame!

Andrew will soon be on unemployment as Newsweek continues to go down the road of out of business. I guess, though, Acorn workers could fill out subscription forms for Newsweek and get your ratings up! hee hee hee!!!!!

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cbnboy1974 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:30:20 GMT

There's another key difference in the Obama negative ads versus Mccains. Obamas ads were attacking Mccain on the issues NOT on a personal level like Mccains.

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radiantenergies — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:59:39 GMT

Neither McCain nor Palin have the intellectual tools upstairs to be leaders of the U.S. The middle class is hurting and Obama and Biden are listening and providing incentives for Science and Global Warming to reshape our economy and the world economy. We have plenty of military might to prevent another country from ever attacking, and need to produce railroads, bridges, and alternative energy instead of bullets. It is not only the 4,000+ lives lost and 80,000 wounded and no telling the psychological damage, but also those 3-4 million refugees from Iraq that relocated to Syria, Iran, Jordan, Lebanan, and other countries. Iraq casualties well into hundreds of thousands and no wonder the US is despised right now around the world. I prefer intelligence.

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krobi — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:47:08 GMT

Listen people, arguing online is like running in the Special Olympics; you might win, but you're still retarded. Why is it that all these elections do is divide people into whose right and whose wrong? Bush pushed the born again Christian button for the Conservatives and got back into office, now those people who voted for him the second time are nowhere to be found. The problem with these elections, unfortunately this one included, each candidate is going to do what it takes to get elected and push their own political and/or personal agendas. John McCain is not the "Maverick" that he once claimed to be and still claims to be. By definition a maverick is a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associates. That is in no way a description of McCain and certainly not Palin, let alone Obama or Biden. Sorry but I think that anyone who has any concern for our country's well being is aware of that fact. These people parade themselves to be holier than thou but they each answer to a higher cause; their political parties. It's not my cause and sure as hell not your cause. I believe that there is sincerity in both candidates but that's not how the game is played. Sincerity leads to uncertainty and character debates in the political arenas. Why else would McCain go after Obama the way he has in his ads and at their rallies? Obama appeals to the majority of Americans and McCain knows this and so do his campaign heads. I doubt that McCain agreed with the tatics that his campaign had used recently and that's why we see Sarah Palin playing bad cop at rallies. Now all the sudden the little people (you, me, and the rest of the Joe Six-Packs out there) matter. It's a gimmick, just like Palin. My god the woman didn't even know that her running mate ceded Michigan to Obama until after it happened and he refers to her knowledge of autism even though her son has Down Syndrome. Damn, she'll be lucky if he remembers her name let alone what state she represents.

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Bob222 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:53:06 GMT

McCain does not need on he job training, Obama does very much.

We need McCain to win... He’s ready on day 1… Obama might be ready in 4 years...

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yelnats — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:09:23 GMT

Shame on McCain for lying, yet again! His hands are just as dirty as his cohorts, as they have all turned this political race into a circus of hatred and division with their personal attacks, rather than focussing on the important issues facing all Americans at this time. He doesn't deserve an apology to help him whitewash his "hero" fence! What he does deserve is a turn on the street corner pan-handling with the true heroes of the Viet Nam era, who are among the homeless he continues to disparage as not having a right to vote! Does he care? No, because Cindy's giving him his cake, and letting him eat it, too!

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yelnats — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:10:53 GMT

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Shishe — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:35:40 GMT

Sen McCain and Gov. Palin have contributed in a large way to their own loss by attacking Sen. Obama and getting far too Personal.!!!! He has been ill adviced, and should have had the brains not too waste thatt all important 3rd Debate in this manner. Add to all this the inexperience of Gov. Palin and her lack of substance has not helped..

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sad american — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:53:56 GMT

Politics as usual! Senator McCain is the perfect example of what is wrong with America in my view. Same old twisting and lying,half truths inuendo. He has been led by the nose his whole career. Was he being a maverick when he signed the Bush torture bill just recently? Greed and incompetance have ruled the Republican party begining with Ronald Reagan. A vote for any Republican is a vote for more of the same. Rich getting SUPER RICH by lying,stealing and cheating with no consequences because they own the government. We have a chance to tell the government that this year if you didn't represent the people you will be cast out and not able to represent your corporate masters.As a veteran of Viet Nam service and a proud father of a 38 yr old handicapped daughter I find the McCain -Palin use of his service and her 4 month old handicap cheap and disgracefull.The enormous greed and corruption in Ameican business has led us to the edge of the abyss. If we continue on with politics as usual we may not be able to come back.

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Average Joe2 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:42:07 GMT

We are pearched on a ledge over an abyss. A win for Barack Hussein Obama will put the two most liberal senators in congress into a position without counter balance, due to Pelosi;s control of Congress. It would undoubtably result in an unstoppable slide of this country into socialism or worse. If you think Acorn and election stealing is bad now, just wait until it has been facilitated by four years of Obama. This election could result in a one way slide into the end of the America that we have enjoyed for the last several hundred years and the beginning of the end of the free world. Look for a free press to be the first thing to go. Look at the international supporters of the Barack Hussein Obama presidency andt hink before you vote.

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piecenick — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:26:43 GMT

look for a reverse Bradly effect where hesitants vote Obama so they are part of the winning side

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Maryland Dem for McCain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:34:50 GMT

Obama has run a perfect campaign. Through a carefully orchestrated process of half truths (see fact check.org for details) he has forced McCain to challenge issues like William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright and ACORN. The result is that these appear like personal attacks when they are simply an attempt to find out the truth. When a candidate has to focus on helping the American people understand that the other candidate is more than willing to lie and mislead and misrepresent then they come across as negative. It takes away the ability to discuss the issues and diminishes our electoral process. However I will fully admit that it is effective. The American people deserve the leadership they get and we are about to make the biggest step ever toward becoming a socialist country. No longer will there be incentives to work hard or get a good education or live a moral life because they will only lead to your income being re-distributed to those who have made decisions to forgo the road of diligence in favor of instant gratification and immediate gain. Another step away from what made (and I use that in the past tense) this country great. The decline of greatness has happened to every great society n the history of the world but never so quickly as in the good ole U.S. of A

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blainomd — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:57:34 GMT

I think even if you look at the democrats desire to help the 95% of you that are middle class that that does not automatically call this society socialism. it is just proper thinking to eliminate the waste at the top and help the masses achieve the american dream. the republicans have managed to make the american dream only for 1% and the rest are sitting ducks. you "socialist fearful" group need to think through your own thoughts a bit. cheers to obama he has run a perfect campaign and will be a great president.

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Former soviet — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:28:14 GMT

I came to this country about 20 ago from Soviet Union. And I know what I'm talking about. People! Please! What is wrong with you?! How you can you even consider somebody like Obama to be an American President?! His past just too shady! He's a great speaker, it's for sure, but that's it! His compaign totally based on current unfortunate economy situation. But common, this is a capitalism. You want steady economy, no inflation, equal benefits and wages,etc.? That's exactly what we had in USSR about 20 years ago! By the way, most current problems were initiated during Clinton's presidency. I'm talking about 9/11 and mortgage mess. Democrats wanted to make "softer" mortgage requirements... Just like before, republicans have to clean up democrat's mess...

Please, wake up! We don't need a socialism here!

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:35:34 GMT

95% of the Americans that Obama wants to help do not pay taxes. 40% of Americans do not pay income taxes, because they do not work. Obama wants to take money from Joe the Plumber who works 12 to 15 hours a day and give that money to people who do not work. Is that the American dream to reward those who do nothing and punish success? Obama's plan is the biggest welfare plan that has ever been handed down to Americans and I call that socialism. I would not consider the creation of new jobs in a struggling economy "the waste at the top". The American dream is there for the masses, but masses of Americans want everything handed to them instead of working for it like Joe the Plumber. I support McCain and the real American dream that your hard work will pay off for you and I expect my president to allow me to keep some of what I earn, not take it and redistribute it to the nonworking class.

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better-off-now — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:02:55 GMT

Hey I am better off now after 8 years of Bush! So should I turn my back on those who are more vunerable than myself? --like the unborn, the survivors of abortion, Iraqi civilians targeted by car bombs, all of who Obama doesn't care about because they can't vote for him. Although he talks comprimise and common ground to large audiences, to Planned Parent hood he says he will go on the offensive and overturn all the laws, federal, state and local that disagree with him, via the Freedom of Choice Act. His smooth, but not honest. It really doesn't matter what he says though, he is the first one to break a major campaign promise, "I will sit down with John McCain and make sure we both accept the public financing..."

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Karla1953 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:04:43 GMT

The most amusing part of this article is the part where the writer states that the media does not favor liberals or the left that is the part that tickles me when the media is so in the pocket of Sen Obama that stories are not even reported correctly or dismissed like the voter fraud in Ohio which is now fraud for voting no longer registration fraud since people that do not exist are voting and now the Ohio Sec of State has taken the case to the Supreme Court so as not to have to verify voter rolls under the guise of preventing votes what a joke this party is No let's keep the "American Dream" alive by giving mortages to folk who cannot afford them I saved for 12 years before I could afford the down payment for my 1st house beacuse until then I could not afford it People laughed at me last year when I did not sell my house off and buy a more expensive one not laughing at me now though

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Danayel — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:07:02 GMT

So many strategies in politics…it fascinates me. So many people do not read, anything of substance that is

I recall the Clinton’s fabulously genius tap into MTV back in the day, coaxing young voters & his brilliant Fleetwood Mac reunion tactic luring in yuppies…these people playing these games are brilliant! It seems as if a majority of the population refuses to read, but can be influenced so easily with tactics like portraying yourself as cool to kids by playing a sax. "bovine mentality"

I spent 10 days in Cuba back in 2004. A large portion of TV airtime there was spent on communist propaganda….documentaries on how wonderful Castro is, all the good he has done for the "regular folks," about how he led the revolution, etc. GARBAGE. At least I was glad to discover that many of the Cuban people are not stupid and it is the general consensus of my personal surveys that Castro is horrible. (However, the majority of these Cubans that will openly express their true sentiments now reside in the US. They dare not speak out while in Cuba. Fortunately, we can at least state our opinions! I’m glad that we live here, as I would already be in jail in Cuba for speaking my mind.)

I just can not be one of those people who cast bandwagon votes. “Oh look at how hip Clinton is” or “that Bush is a good Christian man!” Bottom line though, votes cast from those being manipulated count the same as mine. So as with everything, I take the time to try to encourage people to actually study. Maybe someone will base their decision on something besides trend. One can only hope…

In closing, I just don’t understand why an examination of candidates’ character is portrayed as off limits? (and it is…in Obama’s case, people instantly scream racism, in Hillary’s case, sexism, "negative campaigning", blah blah…). Understand that I am somewhat lenient. I mean, I don’t really care about stuff like someone smoked a joint 30 years ago, or their teenage daughter is pregnant. I even let Bill slide on his infidelity! So don’t think of me as a Rush or O’Reilly. But these cases of Obama's long list of questionable associations (the long list, even excluding Ayers) do not appear to be minor indiscretions or insignificantries and I can’t let em’ slide.

I have had a few corporate gigs in my career. Character references were a mandatory part of the interview process, as well as credentials. Is my logic truly perceived as foolish? If a fox shows up for a job in the hen-house, the farmer becomes alerted. If a man shows up for a job in the White House with a long list of associates who are racists, communists, radicals, terrorists and crooks, then I become alerted.

Birds of a Feather Flock Together.

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catywompus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:13:39 GMT

I am an independent who HAD been leaning towards McCain. When it really comes down to it, both candidates have stretched the truth to make them look like the better one. If you do go to fact check.org you will see that BOTH have done this. However, when you look at what stretch of the truth was told and what was the fact, I found that McCains mistruths to be more misguiding and wrong. I also find his character to less of what a president should be. He has come across as an angry, rigid, cold old man who is throwing a temper-tantrum because he is no longer leading in the polls. His choice of vice president was truly an awful choice ( i am a woman by the way) and simply will not vote for McCain/Palin just because he has a woman on his ticket. Both had given rise to the thought that Obama has associated/ or even is a terrorist, muslim etc. How dangerous! Did they not even think that by throwing this out to the public could actually put a man's life in danger? How can you vote for someone who obviously does NOT have enough respect for a man's life? And I have seen every debate and feel that he comes across as angry, cold and rigid. People say that his attacks on Obama are what his campaign has told him to do, to try to help him regain some standing in the polls. I have a problem with that. Does he not have the character, moral or ethics to stand up and say that he would not reduce himself to this ? just because he is losing? NO. Therefore, does he have the character to be an international leader with the types of conflicts, issues, and image that the USA has today? NO. Therefore, I just can NOT vote for him.

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Idge — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:16:14 GMT

That is such a farce, 40% of Americans don't work? You must be counting kids and retirees in that "statistic". 95% of Americans ARE who Obama wants to help. McCain only wants to help the top 5%. Unless Joe makes over 250,000 net, thats after expenses such as paying his workers etc. his taxes do not go up under Obama's plan, period.

Phil Gramm had a point, this nation does whine too much, especially wealthy people complaining about taxes they can easily afford. Country first, whatever

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needaname — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:16:31 GMT

I think we need to put politics aside and take a real look at where the country is. Can any small business owner say they can run a deficit year after year and still stay in business? Both sides blame each other and have a reason for why the country is in this condition. Bush policies, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, all crap. We are in the condition because we use credit for everything and don't have the budget to pay the bill. Yes, lower taxes can create jobs but because our eduction system does not create suitable employees these jobs are in other countries. How many times have you called for help and gotten someone in India....That is a job created because of lower taxes to companies and no one in this country qualified to do the job. Personally as a small business owner who has been able to created a cash company enviornment not needing loans to run the business, How can we continue to double the debt it took over 200 years to create in five years and continue to prosper? Personally, I would pay more taxes if we would pay off not down the national debt. We cannot cut government enough to make a dent in the debt. That is the anchor which is actually sinking the ship.

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JC_0527 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:33:27 GMT

What I've seen as the election has drawn closer and Obama's lead widens is a lot of people who refuse to accept the inevitable: we are going to see our first Minority President. This is history in the making and some people don't want to see that happen. Well, I am ready to see this happen, and I never thought this would happen in my lifetime. Everybody is talking about Obama taking away the American Dream? Are you kidding me? Obama IS the AMERICAN DREAM. McCain says he's for change? You expect us to buy that? Obama IS CHANGE. To those voting Obama, do not let the Right Wing Extremists divert you from the polls like they did during the Gore election. It may only be 2% of all Republicans that think like this (yelling "Kill Obama" at rallies), but the few despicable acts of hate is enough for me to stay clear of that Party.

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mikemadison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:33:37 GMT

Homeandlovingit - First learn about the distinction between payroll & income taxes before extrapolating (from a somewhat specious - as a purely practical matter - soundbite/talking-point) that "40% of Americans don't pay taxes" means that "40% of Americans don't work". Additionally, the reason you would pay a bit more "income taxes" under Obama's propsed plan is because (as I'm sure you do) you make more than 250K annually. The majority of us "working class" are not as blessed so we would see our tax burden reduced.

Maryland Dem for McCain - You state that "When a candidate has to focus on helping the American people understand that the other candidate is more than willing to lie and mislead and misrepresent then they come across as negative. It takes away the ability to discuss the issues and diminishes our electoral process." Why then, does McCain not spend the time explaining his plans/positions regarding the "issues" & why they are superior to Obama's? If he presented a more cogent case as relates to "issues", would Ayers,Wright or ACORN even matter?

As a big McCain supporter & advocate in 2000, I am saddened by what he seems to have morphed into. Personally, I will be voting for Barr. Some of you may want to take the time to learn his positions on the ISSUES. After all, that should be the main considerations - right?

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:41:20 GMT

The fat lady is singing...someone turn the lights out, Elvis has left the building....etc...Say "Goodnight Gracie". McSame has a good heart, no doubt. But the mind is slipping.The attacks, rather than making him appear strong, do just the opposite. He seems a bit grumpy and gnomish, as well as angry and rattled. Not the calm and steady hand we need at the tiller in this perfect storm that is the economy. And I don't know where the previous member's stats re: "40% of Americans don't work" comes from, but methinks it most likely that he/she pulled it out of their rearend!Obama wasn't threatening to rob you and give your hard-earned money to Welfare recipients.No, that wasn't what he meant at all by "sharing the wealth".So, relax. There are millions of Americans out there who have worked and scrimped and saved all their lives to retire, only to have that dream snatched from them by a bunch of "trickle-down" knuckleheads that lined their own pockets out of greed and disregard for the working stiffs.That is just evil, in its purest form.Before anyone goes around spouting stats as truth, please...check your facts and then reference your sources for us, would ya, for Pete's sake?In every single debate, Obama has appeared calm, intelligent and even (dare I say it??) Presidential.He was a perfect gentleman when Bob Schieffer gave him an opening when he asked each candidate about whether they thought the other's VP choice would make a good President should anything befall them.He was far more gracious than I would have been if given that opportunity! Palin is a first-rate joke of a candidate! As a woman, I am embarrassed and put off by her ignorance and arrogance and even more put off when I hear GOP operatives make statements like "women identify with her and find common ground" etc...BLAHK! I am not a gun-toter, nor do I eat mooseburgers, and I am Pro-Choice. Right THERE was another McCain blunder....when he talked about the "quote, "health" of a woman" as if that were a joke and didn't matter! He would never have dared that if discussing prostrate screening or availability of Viagra for men! Arrghhh! A-hem....sorry. I do get riled, but then, that's ok...I am not running for the highest office in the land. Steady as she goes Barack....lead us through these choppy waters and away from the iceberg! Obama in '08!!YES WE CAN! (and I am a white, female Hillary supporter who had a tough time coming around, was blind, but now I see!)

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lsashin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:51:40 GMT

I find John McCain a tragic figure whose time has passed. He would have had my vote 8 years ago when he was still “the Maverick”, a sometimes moderate, reasonable, innovative, conservative. Today all that attracted me to him and his ideas are gone.

His choice of Sarah Palin, when there were more logical and qualified people in the party made me shudder. When not rehearsed, she resorts to quips and when rehearsed, she sounds rehearsed. Just frightening.

The fire is still there, but the ideas are cold, old, recycled and desperate. His attacks seem more mean than pointed and his retorts rehearsed. His incessant blinking eyes, smirk and at the 2nd debate (town hall) his walking around gesturing to the crowd while listening to Obama speak show his contempt for a man that could be president. How can he lead?

What I have seen in the last few weeks makes me sad. John, I believed in you.

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Smokescreen — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:54:06 GMT

I find it amazing that many McCain supporters choose not to talk about the bad associations and/or judgment of John McCain. Senator Obama could have brought up: 1. the Keating 5 scandal where John McCain was an active participant (not just an associate); 2. McCain serving on the advisory board of the U.S. Council for World Freedom, an organization linked to Nazis and death squads in Central America; 3. his friendships with many ex-klan members who reside in the Senate; and the most dangerous of all, 4. his selection of Governor Palin as his V.P. This list could be longer but I will not go there because the truth of the matter is that we all have people in our past who have done bad things, however, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS, ESPECIALLY ACTS THAT WERE DONE WHEN WE WERE 8 YEARS OLD..

I commend Obama for taking the high road, expecially with Governor Palin and the Keating 5 scandal (the S&L scandal mirrors the current economic crisis that we find ourselves in today. John McCain learned nothing from the S&L scandal--then he was on the side of the wrongdoers as well). McCain has not demonstrated that he will be any different from the Bush Administration. The trickle down theory does not work--just pick up the paper and read: no jobs, no growth, huge deficit and no end in sight. How is that working for you?

You can use the guilt by association excuse for shooting yourself in the foot on November 4th, I am just praying that enough Americans are smart enough not to fall for the banana in the tail pipe.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:14:09 GMT

Mike Madison-40% of Americans do not pay income tax. The majority of them do not work or do not make enough to have to pay income taxes. Many of them draw social security and other welfare checks, so therefore they do not have enough income for it to be taxable. However, under Obama's tax plan, they will be given a check. You have no right to assume that I make above $250,000 just because I do not want Obama to steal someone else's money and give it to me. I do not make above $250,000, but if I did, then I would not want him swooping in and deciding that he is going to take more of my money than someone else's money and redistribute it to the more deserving than me. Where is the personal responsibility? I do not want anyone to give me anything that I do not work to earn. I do not need the government to take care of me and give me someone else's money that worked it out. How is that not socialism? Why do you feel as if you deserve more of your money than Joe the Plumber does? Maybe he worked harder than you to get where he is at making $250,000. His tax burden should be equal to your tax burden. He will pay more than you anyway, because he makes more.

Idge-You sound like a soundbite. McCain only wants to help the top 5%. Under the McCain tax plan, everyone gets equality. All 100% get a tax break and do not get their taxes raised. Not just the top 5%, he just does not believe in punishing the top 5% and making them pay for you or anyone else. You cannot punish success in a capitalistic society. You get to keep some of your money and so does Joe the Plumber. Why are you more deserving than Joe the Plumber just because you make less money than he does? Nobody gave him his, he had to work for it and he should not be punished so that Obama can redistribute the wealth. That is socialism.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:18:30 GMT

queenrosered Are you suggesting that most abortions are performed because it has something to do with the health of the mother? The majority of abortions are not because of the mother's health, but instead because she doesn't want the baby. What a choice!!!!

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:30:08 GMT

From the Tax Policy Center ( Bipartisan Entity):

We estimate that the average effective individual income tax rate across all tax units in 2008 will be 9.5 percent. About 40 percent of tax units will pay no individual income tax or will receive a net subsidy for 2008; the 1 percent of tax units with the highest incomes will pay an estimated 18.3 percent of their income in individual income tax on average.

Individual income tax averages 15.0 percent of income for the top-earning fifth, compared with -8.1 percent for the bottom 20 percent of earners.

I believe it says that about 40 percent of tax units will pay no individual income tax. I know that some of those people are working, but are all of them and are all of them working 10 to 12 hours a day like Joe the Plumber?

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

Someone Help U.S.! — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:33:12 GMT

Am I the only one who sees the big pink elephant in the room?? Even IF Barack Hussein Obama is fortunate enough to win this election, it doesn't change the fact that he is so much more under-qualified to run OUR COUNTRY than Palin would if circumstances made it so. Not to mention all those "Behind the Scene" puppet masters who have groomed BHO from day one for this election, they are the ones who are going to be making the vital decisions in the not-to-far-off future. His party has made him into the Democratic Poster Boy, not someone qualified, trustworthy or equipped to take over the reins (really, neither party is trustworthy). I dont believe he has "real life" experience - I get by on disability, I don't think he would last a month trying to do the same.

Also, someone previously stated here that Palin was using her Down Syndrome son as a sort of political "prop" - BHO has done the same with his (Anglo) mother to gain "white folks" votes & to gain the peoples trust. At least Palin is living in the real world where yeah, life happens TO EVERYONE public or private. She could have aborted that sweet lil boy when she found out he was going to be born with Down Syndrome, but she didn't & she's still able to run an oil rich state like Alaska - which I see as plus for McCain/Palin ticket. She at least has real world knowledge of and dealings with the oil industry and what it takes. Would you hire a crackhead to do your taxes rather than go to H&R Block? Not to mention how some of the women in this country veiw her - strong, capable and brave - nothing is too far out of reach if you want it. And she's not hiding her 17 year old pregnant daughter in a closet either, she has her out there, front and center. She's doing what most would do in either situation - roll up your sleeves and DEAL WITH IT as it comes. As for Troopergate...All I will say is Bill Clinton, that should be enough.

As for the war in Iraq - if we pull our troops out now, before Iraq is stable we all might as well start learning arabic and take up the Koran, all the while trying to figure out a way to practice our true religions, beliefs and/or faiths in the same type of little underground rathole tunnels Saddam was found cowering in. The reason I say this is: Do you really think that Obama - who is great with speeches because thats all he's ever really done - his fighting arena is in legal motions and memoranda not the school yard (much less a battlefield), but do you think those crafty words are going to stop Osama followers from coming back onto our soil to try to pull another attack on us like 9/11? Have you all forgotten "They came into our neighborhood and kicked open our gate" and started all this recession domino effect crap that we are feeling today? Do you think - as our commander-in-chief, he is going to protect us? Sure, with what ?? an "Oh, schucks fellas cant we sit in the shade, have some lemonade and talk this silly disagreement out?" NOT! At lease McCain has war & POW experience, something Im sure he does not wish on any one of our service men & women out there - who are doing what needs to be done in Iraq in order to keep "U.S." safe. Im sure he could come up with a realistic plan on how to get 'em home to us soon (I have people, family, friends out there and they are (as am I) damn proud of what they are doing and accomplishing out there. I tell you spending an afternoon at the local fishin pond with Korea or Syria or whatever other America hating country isnt going to do it - they are going to laugh at us!!

If BHO is elected, I see his arrogant-ass becoming drunk with power and acting a fool!!

Did he really say something to the affect of "American will no longer be a country based on Christianity, rather we will become a country of Christians, Buddists, Muslims, Jews," etc....?" And didn't his wife say at one point in this whole campaign circus something like "I have never felt American, until now?" And is it true that he profited big-time monetarily from this housing fiasco? Right there, that says if he wins our Great Country is going to go to hell in a hand-basket lickitty-split.

And on that, I will leave you with this thought: "Now let the book of Revelations come to pass..." Scary thought isn't it?

Thanks to those who bothered to read this in its entirety. (I feel much better now...lol...)

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:34:57 GMT

Smokescreen and other Palin attackers: What makes a community organizer and senator who never voted anything but present more qualified than a governor? What great experience does Obama bring to the ticket? What experience did Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan have that Sarah Palin does not have? Is it just because she is a woman or because she does not believe in murdering babies?

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:46:47 GMT

Oh my goodness homeandlovingit.......seems your McBrain is as addled as your candidate's. Are YOU suggesting that I was suggesting?Typical GOP ploy...but it won't fly this time. Most Americans are onto that gameplan. I was in no way "suggesting" the REASON for most abortions (THAT is none of my beeswax!), but rather, was referring to that part of the legal jargon in Woe V Wade that protects a pregnant woman in late-term whose life may be at risk in the event of a full-term delivery.The health of an existing, breathing, already-here-and-already-vetted human woman is of more concern to me (and no doubt to many of their husbands and families) IS more important to me than legislating the reproductive choices made by people.I am a ret. nurse of 35 years and have seen choices made on both sides of this issue and CHOICE is an American concept, DUH!You choose your religion, choose your church, chose your schools, choose your neighborhood, choose your mate, etc....get it yet?? As in (to coin "Braveheart") FREEDOM! Freedom of choice, a principle responsible for our Constitution and Declaration of Independance.Separation of Church and State is one of the major foundations of our Democracy.Besides, do you really think foisting an unwanted child on a mother is a good idea for the child? Look where THAT idea has wrought!(child neglect, abuse, torture, molestation, etc..) No....I am Pro-Choice because it is an American ideal.Without protecting such a basic, fundemental right, we might as well have a repeat of the Spanish Inquisition.You do what you want with YOUR womb, and I'll do the same, ok? And please, stop suggesting that others are suggesting, ok? Just the facts, Ma'am.

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y_does_media_lie? — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:59:25 GMT

all of a sudden, one's background is insignificant if it means my govt is going to give me things! what's in it for me? i know private practice lawyers who make good money, but want "free" medical from the govt. one of them spends $700 on pens for himself and $1500 on purses for his wife! we make choices--and it is very sad that the choice for president centers around personal gain. apparently, associations of 10, 20, 30+ years with the chicago DSA, the chicago new party, acorn, ayers, etc. -- hey, no big deal right, just own up to your associations with these groups as being mistakes and move on (or maybe you still need their support?). nope, not required -- these are personal attacks which mccain/palin should be ashamed of! WHAT THE? no, we don't care about personal thoughts of an pres. candidate, just what they are going to do for me, you know like the great job the feds have done with everything else like: social security; irs; education; welfare; etc. how about this feds, give me national defense, a few key offices for standards/enforcements, then get the hell out of the way and let states take care of the rest. other than defense (& a few others) wash. d.c. has not really had much success in anything (kind of like the candidate who bounces around from one thing to the next) so why would ANY u.s. citizen want to rely on the feds running even MORE stuff? and how is raising taxes on businesses and corporations gonna be good for our economy, don't they need to make a profit or else companies eventually fold? so i'm just gonna take a wag on this, but expect cutbacks (not NEW jobs) to the workforce...this is usually how it goes. apparently, integrity is not important either--just look at pelosi shake her finger and listen to all the dems who blame republicans for the fannie/freddie mess--hello, WHAT? what happens when they tell the truth, does their nose grow? who appointed raines in 98 to run fannie--you know, the one who received $100M in bonus's, on top of his $500k annual salary? and garelick got $75M in bonus's, and although Enron's Skilling & Lay go to jail for fraudulent bookkeeping in 2004, raines/garelick only pay $31.4M in "civil fines" this past april and keep the remaining millions. who were the top 4 politicians to receive campaign contribution $$ from fannie? hint: #2/4 were baraq/barnie ... do you know how much jesse j. and acorn recieved from fannie? where do you think all the campaign $$ are coming from for the "good" senator from illinois? why is both franklin raines and barney frank currently serving as financial advisors to obama? quit covering your ears/eyes and pull your freakin head out of the sand, people. start seeking the truth and quit relying on mainstream media to give it to you! ever notice how network news (including cnn) newspapers and magazines all seem to be reading from the same script? ever wonder why that is?

what does your heart tell ya? how about your gut? and what's up with these polls? is there some agenda with the constant bombardment of polls? does this have something to do with being on a winning team? what do YOU think? wait, let me go find my ny giants jersey, i think it's hanging next to my patriots jersey which is just below my cowboys and colts jersey in the closet.

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:07:03 GMT

Most people who agree with choice still think it is deplorable that a woman would choose to abort a baby unless it was for her own health. I was just trying to see where you stood. The last time I checked the Constitution makes us all separate but equal, which is also an American idea. The life of an innocent baby is equal to the life of a freedom loving woman. I believe that it protects the life of all, including the unborn. I am not suggesting that a woman have an unwanted pregnancy. Again it all boils down to personal responsibility and the last time I checked the health department still gives out free birth control, in a variety of forms. All women can choose in a modern society to not have an unwanted pregnancy, they just need to choose personal responsibility. There are milions of loving people like the McCains just waiting to adopt unwanted babies for those that feel that personal responsibility is just too much for them. The basic fundamental rights of our society should protect the rights of innocent babies as well as the rights of grown women. Freedom of choice is a principle responsible for our Constituion and Declaration of Independence. What in the hell does that mean? What does Separation of Church and State have to do with abortion? Choosing your school and church and and neighborhood does not require the murder of another individual.

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VietnamVet — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:10:31 GMT

As usual, the top 1% of the maney makers pay 98% of the taxes. Big corporations are owned by shareholders, most are those who put their money into a 401, or an IRA and use the dividends to help pay for their retirement. By giving the Big guys a break, means more profits and larger dividends to give to grandma, who needs the money. I work have three sources of income, my wife works and has two sources of income. Between both of us we are close to the $200,000 mark. Just because we planned ahead, and worked and saved. Why should we have to give up more of our money? We have six children, and NEVER collected any extra money from the government. We pay our 30,000 to 40,000 a year in taxes. Easy credit and no down loans, and Clinton's "the poor people should have the American dream of owning their own home" and pushing the regulation onto the banks, is what caused a large portion of this mess we are in. None of the canidates will be aable to pull this country around in 4 years, maybe 12 yers from now.

Neither of their plans will give us "instant" relief, it will take the US as a whole to pull it together. Stop the forgein aid, and we'll find a whole bunch of cash, limit the years a family is allowed to draw welfare, and we'll have more cash. Quit giving money to the banks (they are just holding it) and give the cash to the American people, who can then pay for their homes, buy stuff and stimulate the economy from the bottom.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:21:06 GMT

I think everyone is crazy to say that Palin is more qualified then Obama. She lacks education, and knowledge about Washington. This is our of control. You mean to tell me that you would rather have her running the White House? I truly feel in my heart and (I am A White Women) that if Obama wasn't Black no one would have a problem with him. ANd what has McCain did so great that would make him qualified? I am a middle class surban mother and I know that if McCain gets in I will not be a priorty for him to help. He is out of touch with the average American. Has he even went into any urban city where the proverty level and people losing their homes on a fast rate like Detroit. He Came to Michigan but not a one time go into the inner city to hear people cries of loss of jogs and homes. You take about Joe the plumer but what about Jackson the auro worker in Detroit who loss his job and home? GET IN TOUCH WITH EVEERY ONE MaCAin and Palin also. NOTE: Every does not relate to her just because she is a women to say that is crazy! I have never been a hockey mom. Lets take about soccer!

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Lisa44 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:21:32 GMT

After 8 years of keeping the rich, rich and keeping the poor, poor. I feel that it is about time for a change and giving to those in need is a good start! I agree with Senator Obama when he says that the rich can affort to spread a bit of their wealth! McCain is for the rich and as a middle class citizen I do my part to help the less fortunate and it is time that the Govt does the same!!

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:22:17 GMT

Hey, "Someone Help U.S."? RE-LAX! My husband is a highly decorated (2 Purple Hearts, 4 bronze stars) Vietnam Army Vet and he is so ashamed at McCain's foolish stances and weak, wishy-washy flip-flops that he can barely stomach watching him debate. My hubby also knows that McCain is still (psychologically) trying to "win" a war that we lost, years ago.While we thank McCain for his service and understand his incredible sacrifices during the VN war, we also have absolutely NO DOUBT that McCain, like many of his service brethren, suffers from PTSD.Win....WIN?? A war of religious ideology that has been waged for more than 1,000 years?? Not in this lifetime folks.Had the Bush administration done what it was suppossed to do and quelled the terrorist ativity completely in Afghanistan and brought Bin Ladin to justice (instead of giving him a 36 hour "truce" in Tora-Bora, thereby allowing (ensuring) his escape), we would not have had this bogus, trumped-up war in Iraq, with the lies re: "weapons of mass destruction", etc.Bush lied. Period! He lied to the American people and supressed CIA reports to the contrary in order to finish "Daddy's War". He took his eye off the ball where it counted and has helped his cronies reap huge financial profits (like no-bid contracts for Haliburton!) and lined the pockets of the already weathy oil execs.Bush and Cheney are guilty of impeachable and imprisonable offenses.Offenses, I might point out, that are much more damaging to our well-being, economy and security that a BJ in the Oval Office!! Vincent Bugliosi, the famous author and prosecutor of the Manson trials, has testified to just that to Congress and you can probably find the transcript or video if you goggle for it.Why are we (the American public) so complacent re: the Bush Doctrine?? Can you say "Bahhh-Bahhhh"?

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:30:26 GMT

And another thing about abortion. McCain talks about stopping Roe vs. Wade. But you only want to give families 5,000 dollars for health care? When health care cost so much more! Once these women have these babies and do not want them what are you going to do to ensue health care for them a nice place for them to live that those adopting parents can afford heath care for them You want to cut programs for children. and you say that it is too much goverment in the mix of things . Then I do you suppose to take care of these children if the government is not going to provide for them. What if a child does not get adopted and is in the systmall theri childhood. What are you going to set up to ensure that they will get the same opportunties as children in homes with families. Are you going to ensure them a college education since they do not have parents to take care of them. If makes me sick when people want to tell other people what to do with their bodies but no solution to give them. You talk about to much goverment control. I think telling another human being what to do with their bodies is to much government control!

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freak66 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:32:15 GMT

This just goes to show why their is a electorial college out there. It helps weed out the uninformed and uneducated voters out there, who think Palin is more qulified than Obama.

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:37:45 GMT

homeandlovingit? Freedom to choose IS FREEDOM, period. Abortion opponents use religion (Christianity in most cases) to support their views against choice.That is NOT separation of church and State.I am a Christian who believes that for every choice we make (as individuals) we will answer to our God in our own way and our own time. It is God that judges such things, not man.In America, a person has the right to be Jewish, Christian, agnostic, atheist, etc..What part of "Freedom" are you not understanding? The very group (GOP) that espouses LESS governmental regulation also, (schizophrenically!) tries to regulate such personal issues as individual reproduction! Again...typical idiological idiocy.You cannot have it both ways my friend (oops, sounded like McCain there, sorry!)..."hands off my money but please, regulate my personal choices." Face it, the time for change (for the better and away from failed GOP policies) has come. Accept it.Embrace it...you'll feel better.:)

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:44:15 GMT

fedupup- DID you know that birth control is FREE at the health department? There is a health department in every area of this great nation. Why can't women take some personal responsibility and stop expecting the government to do everything for them? Cry me a river. It is FREE. The solution is simple. If you can't afford your own baby and you don't want one, then do not get pregnant. Use some FREE birth control.

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:49:02 GMT

queenrosered- What has Christianity got to do with murder? The government chooses to send me to prison if I murder my husband or my three-year-old. I do not have a personal choice to murder them or I will suffer the consequences. What is the ideological difference there? Hands off my money, but please regulate my personal choices. Our personal choices are regulated in a number of ways-speeding tickets, I should be able to speed if I choose to speed, that is if I followed your rationale.

re: Don't Call It a 'Comeback'

mikemadison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:52:14 GMT

homeandlovingit - The following quote is your words as posted: "I support McCain and the real American dream that your hard work will pay off for you and I expect my president to allow me to keep some of what I earn, not take it and redistribute it to the nonworking class."

Was this crafted to lead to the impression that part of "your earnings" would be "re-distributed" under Obama's plan? You now state that you do not make 250K (there was a reason that I had that parenthesised), so again you would not see a dime of tax increases under Obama's plan. If you do not want the tax cut you would receive, you can always send it back to the government. Or were you 'unaware' that you could do that?

Also, you shifted from positing that "40% of Americans don't work" to qualifying that by now including retirees, the disabled, and the working poor in that number. Could you have been deliberatedly trying to mislead with your ealier statements?

Additionally, Joe the Plumber does not currently earn 250K (if what he asserted in his exchange with Obama is to be accepted as accurate - and I see no reason to doubt him). Under Obama's plan, if and when his "personal" income equals or exceeds 250K then he would see an increase in his tax obligation consistent with what it was pre-Bush 43.

Based on income range statistics for given occupations, in aIl likelihood, I out-earn Joe-the Plumber (I make well over 100K but less than 250K). I also probably pay a "smaller percentage" of my income in taxes (because of currently allowed deductions) than the average person earning less than 100K (even though I also probably pay a higher dollar amount). For instance, if someone earned 100K and paid 10% in taxes, they would be paying 10K, leaving them with 90K. If I make 200K and pay 7% in taxes, I would be paying 14K and be left with 186K. While it is factually accurate to state that I pay "more" than someone earning 100K (14K as opposed to 10K), I would be paying 7K for every 100K (which is 3K less than that person) so in effect that person would have a greater obligation than me (I'm sure this comes as a shock to you). Nonetheless, I would still gladly accept a tax cut.

By the way being that you think that social security recipients are getting a "welfare check" I trust that when you become social security eligible you'll be returning or donating your check.

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:04 GMT

Fedupup-Do not call me a racist because I do not support Obama. I am not a racist and my choice to support McCain has nothing to do with Obama's skin color. I am glad that we finally have a black candidate and if I agreed with his policies, then I would vote for him. I do not. No one said that everyone should identify with Sarah Palin because she is a woman, but she should not be disqualified because she is a woman either. Everyone says that Obama is way more qualified than her, but cannot say how. He cannot point fingers about experience when he has none. Do you seriously say that Sarah Palin lacks education? McCain is trying to help the auto worker by keeping taxes low for everyone, not just a select few, so that those auto makers might be able to create a new job for the auto worker who just got laid off. If you take more money from Joe the Plumber then he will not be able to buy the small business that he wants to create a job for that auto worker or other person who just lost their job. I guess the government and Obama will just step in and give every displaced auto worker a job and health insurance and a house and everything else that he needs. Get real! His tax policy will bankrupt this economy in the long run. Have you ever heard of Herbert Hoover? Take a lesson from the past. Every economist knows that you should not raise taxes during a recession or you will cause a depression. Is that what you want because McCain is older and not as good-looking and eloquent as Barack Obama?

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:02:40 GMT

Homeand loving it-The average price of birth control pills is $28.00 dollars. And if you are talking about condoms being free. We need more than just some free condoms. What about women who are raped or molested? are you going to tell them HEY birth control is FREE! What about youths who are underage but is stillhaving unprotected sex. And is unable or lack of knowledge on where to go to get free birth control. and if your rational was that simple we would not have so many pregnant women and young girls. Its not about expecting the government to do every thing but if the government is going to tell women what they can and cannot do then take care of them. You cannot tell women hey don't do this and when it happens of its not my problem. By you dicting what they do then it is your problem.

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:06:09 GMT

WAY TO GO Mikemadison I couldn't said it better myself!

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kingschild247 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:16:45 GMT

SomeHelpUs, someone needs to help you!! You are either in denial or just comfortable with confrontation!! I watched the debate last night and McCain reminds me of a child. He can't control himself enough to let Obama speak w/o jumping in and he's rude and undermining. Yet, you have the audacity to say that Barack would "act the fool" and he hasn't displayed any of this type of behavior. Don't even bother to bring up Revelations, because God has nothing to do with this mess. The REAL problem here is that McCain comes from the Jim Crowe era, and although American society supposedly sees everyone as "equal", the truth is people like yourself have a problem with a black man being in charge. This is a white male dominated society, therefore that sinking feeling that you have that Obama's "DRUNK ASS WILL ACT THE FOOL" as you put it is really the fear that America is changing and the American people are no longer being told that we have to be separated by boundaries such as race, gender, or age. I commend McCain, Obama, Biden, Palin-ANYONE that has the courage to take on the mess this country has created. But you my friend, display just the type of view that keeps our country from progressing. You are a child posing as an adult with your ranting and raving about Barack. I assume you also support the racial slurs and threats to kill Obama as well? You are a coward!! You would type this online, but you are the type of person that would never physically go to any type of rally to prove your views. "good ol' white folks huh?" so then you admit you are racist huh? So do you think God is only for "good ol' white folks" too? what about freedom? is that only good for "good ol' white folks too?" You are pathetic....get yourself together. Don't be afraid, they won't paint the White House black!! Glad you feel better, because suddenly I feel better too!!

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:17:16 GMT

mikemadison- I am well aware that I could return my tax cut, but thanks for implying that I am ignorant. I make over $100,000 too and fully expect to earn over $250,000 combined with my husband someday. I am well aware, since I am not stupid, that I would not see an increase under Obama's tax plan, but thanks for informing me of that. I guess you are used to talking down to women and assuming that we are always ignorant and uninformed. I was making the argument that I fundamentally disagree with the idea of "redistributing the wealth" to the less fortunate and deserving poor. I believe that people who work hard for their money should be allowed to keep it no matter what income bracket you fit into.

I also never included retirees in anything, you did. I was not trying to mislead, and I do consider social security disability insurance and other programs as being completely misused and I believe they have been turned into "welfare programs". I will not be fortunate enought to receive social security, although I am paying for it, because I do not expect for it to be around for me, by the time I retire.

Thanks once again for your information about Joe the Plumber not yet being in the $250,000 range. What if he was there already? I believe, although I may just be misguided, that that is the point. There are other Joe the Plumbers and contractors and other hard-working Americans that have worked hard and have combined incomes of over $250,000 and a couple of kids and all of the other stresses that you and I have. I just do not feel that it is fair to punish their hard work and acheivement by taking more of their money for myself, when I can just go out and earn mine just like they did.

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joeworker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:20:41 GMT

all mccain talks about is himself i never heard him once last nite talk about the middle class....heard alot about joe the plumber but not about the middle class......mccains whole campaign is about cutting down barrack im so sick and tired of the same old poltics.... when asked about health care barrack explained his plan and when it was mccains turn all he did was cut down barracks plan and never explained his plan.... all you poeple who arent going to vote for barrack because he is a black man should be ashamed!!!! if you dont agree with his policys fine i can understand that but not because of his color.....mccain looks like an angry out of touch man.... looks like he could lose his cool at any given time ....do we really want him representing our country?PLEASE POEPLE DONT GIVE US ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF REPULICANS MESSING THINGS UP WE CANT AFFORD MORE OF THE SAME WITH MCCAIN

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joeworker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:25:56 GMT

THE TRICKLE DOWN THEORY? havent we heard this before cut taxes for the rich and business and it will create more jobs... we have been fooled by this stuff before not again wake up...bush said the exact same thing give big business tax cuts which he did and jobs will be created ... well where are the jobs? again same old stuff ... fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:25:57 GMT

Are you telling me that health departments only give out condoms? They also give out other types of birth control for FREE. Government has no responsibility to take care of me no matter what choice I make. I take care of me. I am telling women to take care of themselves and stop expecting the government to do everything for them. If a teenage girl goes out and murders her boyfriend for cheating on her, then she goes to jail. It is called consequences for bad behavior. However, she should be allowed to murder her baby. A teenage girl does not have to be educated not to murder her boyfriend. She just knows better, but she doesn't know that unprotected sex is bad unless she has been educated about it. A teenage girl can get FREE birth control easier than an adult woman. All she has to do is go to her school nurse and ask for it. PLEASE. That is an excuse for no personal responsibility whatsoever. I would never tell a rape victim or a mother whose health is at risk what to do, just like the government doesn't make it illegal to kill in self-defense.

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sad american — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:27:23 GMT

It is quite amazing to me that so many Americans still believe that the war in Iraq and Afganistan were about anything other than protecting Suadi Arabia and rich oil interests in Global corporations.It was never about keeping america safe or freedom for some foriegn population. The corporations do not care about people ANYWHERE. They care about money and power.They have bankrupted America to line corporate CEO's pockets with no bid gov't contracts to old cronies. They kill innocents theirs and ours and justify it with lies and flag waving.Lets wave our flag for real reasons for the American people living and breathing in America. Lets stop our hard earned dollars from ending in the pockets of some crooks who have moved their headquarters to Dubai. Whose workers make less per year than they leave for tips at luxory resorts. Who live in foriegn countries. Stop making it profitable to thrive on human misery created by people who can't begin to spend what they have made already.Step up as a people and demand accountability for actions that that hurt this country,hurt other countries, and hurt the very planet that we all live on. I am tired of hearing "what can I do" Vote!!! That is how you let these greedy bast%$ds know thta you are not going for the same old bull. Demand that honest capable people have a place in Government. LIke Ralph Nader. a man who has devoted his every waking moment to saving the American people and the planet from the strangle hold they have on both. Create laws so that we don't have to settle for the few puppets that they set before us every 4 years. So that a vote for an honest and capable American is not just a throw away. I am no longer an angry american just a sad one that the great experiment we were could become so tarnished so quickly.

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ca$h — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:32:40 GMT

Tomm Daschle on Olbermann last night: "2/3 of the American people think [McCain is] an angry candidate, and for 90 minutes, he tried to convince the other third."

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kingschild247 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:34:43 GMT

Homeandlovingit, the problem isn't that Mikemadison is speaking down on you, the problem is you just don't know when to quit speaking. I am a woman and I'm tired of reading your blogs. Take a breath and give others a change to voice their opinion. Look sweetie, there are actually people in America that would love to work hard and earn the same 100K that you are blessed to earn, but believe it or not there are some people that won't give the same chances to minorites-women, blacks, hispanics, asians, etc. Everyone is not afforded the same opportunities, I don't care what the Constitution states about freedom, there is still and will always be racial profiling and discrimination. Don't get offended when people call you racist, you're putting yourself in that position by running your mouth like tap water w/o thinking about the other side of things. No one is saying it's fair for anyone to have to give up their hard earned money, but if you have spiritual vision, maybe you understand that God will also bless that fortunate citizen that blesses the unfortunate citizen. You are having a temper tantrum because people want to make their own decisions about pregnancy, etc. What real sense does that make? Yeah you're right, the average cost of birth control is 28.00, but common sense is free. Invest in that and PLEASE SHUT UP!! We've had enough of you for today!!

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catywompus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:38:42 GMT

Dear Poor Homeandlovingit - I am a woman and would like to address the Obama vs Palin on who is more qualified. Palin: Went to 4 colleges in 6 yrs. She finally graduated with a degree in journalism from the Univ of Idaho. I am sure that working as sportscaster at a station in Anchorage has given her a solid footing for dealing with high-power dignataries from foreign countries. From 1992-1996 Palin was a member of the Wasilla, Alaska city council. From 1996-2002 she was mayor. She chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Committee from 2003-2004. And in 2006 becaome the govenor for Alaska. HMMMM....... Now on to Obama....Obama graduated from Columbia University THEN graduated magna *** laude from Harvard Law School. He was the president of the Harvard Law Review. He practiced as a civil rights attorney and taught constitutional law at Univ of Chicago from 1992-2004. He has also been a member of the following: Seante Foreign Relations Committee, Veterans Affair Committee, Health Education, Labor & Pensions Commitee, Homeland Security and Govermental Affairs Committee. Plus he is a Senator for Illinois. He has made official trips to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa... HMMM... Yep - seems that Obama may be more qualified but on the other hand, Palin can see Russia from her house!

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November S — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:39:43 GMT

Romano you must believe in the tooth fairy and santa claus if you believe the polling in this race. I have investigated all of the internals of the polls and have found that they are over targeting democratic households. For example I have found that in a 1200 household sample 4% have doctorate degrees (medical or phony psychology or educational doctorates). Are you telling me that a random sampling of the United States will find 4% of the population with doctorate degrees. Also this random poll found 19% of the population with graduate degrees? 23% of the population with graduate degrees? This population is in the tank for Obama. Every poll I look at I say minus 6 on Obama's total and plus 6 for McCains total. Try that on your realclear average and see where this race stands.

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:43:52 GMT

homeandlovingit? What a strange, Jabberwokian, Alice-Through-The-Looking-Glass thought procees you possess! First, "What has Christianity got to do with murder"? Well, since you ask (I don't believe I made that exact connection, but ok, lol) more folks have died in the name of Christianity than probably any other religious belief.Killed, murdered, whatever you wish to call it, dead is dead.

Who says abortion is murder? How is it defined? When does life begin? Theologeans have debated this since time began and since it IS theological, why should we assume that YOUR assertion re: abortion is "murder" is the correct one? Isn't that a religious debate?? (it is in MY book!)

So, again, separation of church and state is at the root of our Democracy. I don't know where you live (except possibly in the State of Denial) but in America, we DO have freedoms that our Constitution has given us and the Supreme Courts have upheld (in decisions such as in Woe V Wade)

Now, as far as having a personal choice to murder your husband or your 3 year-old...yes. You have that choice and since THAT is covered under our Federal laws as MURDER, you also have the right to face the the legal consequences of those choices.The Supreme Court has upheld a woman's right to choose abortion, so that is a right and not a crime.What a convoluted jump you make in your aurgument.It doesn't pass the smell test.(translation, "it Stinks!")

As far as following my rational, apparently you are not capable of doing so.That is unfortunate but again, typically Republican thinking.And in case you don't understand the bigger picture..."It's the economy, stupid!" THAT is the number one concern right now and should be the focus for every American.Our Constitution already allows for individual rights and freedoms that you appear to want to repeal.That is truly the Government regulating lives, something we don't want or need.Relax...no one is forcing you (or anyone!) to have an abortion. Nor are they forcing you to commit murder. I happen to believe that life begins at birth, with a viable infant.THAT is my belief and my right...just as you have a right to your beliefs.That is the American Way. FREEDOM!

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j1ggy — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:45:12 GMT

Polls are what they are polls...indicators...voters are what they are voters...not necessarily good indicators...just as you deride those stories of a comeback...you should be doing more as a journalist to uncover more than the polls say this with a theme of it's over...don't get caught with a Dewey/Truman story or you will be just another journalist who let the polls decide how to report.

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:46:01 GMT

kingschild247 I am sure that you would love to shut me up, just like the liberal media wants to shut up anyone who speaks anything but Obama mania. I believe that many people in America feel it is fair for some people to have to give up their hard earned money. I do not believe that the government has the right to force a spiritual vision on me of blessing the less fortunate. I pay tithes for that. You support people making their own decisions, so let them make their own decisions with their own money and they can decide how much of their own money to donate to charity, etc. I do not have to shut up and you do not have to read my comments. It is great that we both live in a free society and we both get to vote. I am a minority, so do not tell me about how priveleged I am. I worked and put myself through college and I am repaying my student loans. The dream is there for all in America who choose to reach out and take it.

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suzanne007 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:47:39 GMT

I always find it very interesting that people assume the poor of our county are poor because they don't work hard. How many "rich” people do you know work 3 jobs? As a leader, I work differently than my subordinate staff, and I earn much more, but I certainly don't imagine that I work harder. I enjoy the American Dream, and in doing so, I have no regret of the requirement that I help out my fellow Americans. I believe that the obtainment of the dream comes with some obligation. An obligation that ensures others may obtain the same.

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coldsilverain — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:50:41 GMT

To homeandlovingit: I was a teenage mother and I am pro-choice. I made the choice to keep my baby but I had a good situation. I had a boyfriend who loved me, parents who supported me, and still I was scared. But my parents were not the kind who I could talk to about birth control and we didn't have the "school nurse" to get protection from. There are laws in most areas of the country requiring parental notification every time a minor sees a doctor. They have to have consent to treat a minor. There needs to be more done for girls like me who are young and scared. It's not just about killing babies you know, it's about the quality of life for all involved, it's about health, it's about individual situations. We are not god, we don't get to make decisions for anyone but ourselves. I agree with Obama.

How about this situation: You're a thirteen year old girl who just got her period for the first time. An uncle comes to visit and coerces you into sex which results in a pregnancy. Think about what this family would have to go through. And remember, the younger a girl is...the greater chance of birth defects not to mention the physical harm she could go through during childbirth. It isn't her fault, do you think she should be punished for his evil? Search your heart.

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kingschild247 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:53:20 GMT

Well God Bless you aren't you something unique? You pay tithes and you're a minority? Then we are both the same. Funny though, I still find you extremely annoying and unable to relate to. Even if you were for Obama I would still want you to shut up. You sound like mccain going on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on......oh I'm sorry, were you saying something? AGAIN?!! lol!! Are you sure you aren't Palin posing as an average citizen? This sounds familiar?

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homeandlovingit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:05:20 GMT

queenrosered: I say that abortion is murder and that is one of the reasons why it is so important that we choose to vote McCain/Palin so that they can appoint justices to overturn that harsh and cruel ruling. It is not a convoluted jump for one who thinks that murder is murder. Babies in utero try to fight against abortion and struggle and fight to live, as witnessed by the nurse, who so compassionately held the aborted infant who lived outside the womb, until it died in her arms, because doctors were not allowed to give it medical treatment thanks to politicians like Barack Obama. I guess you also support his view on partial birth abortion where the baby is born full term and they stick a knife in the back of its neck and murder it while it is still partially in the uterus. Those babies could definitely live on their own. Do you support their murder if the woman chooses to do so? Barack Obama wants no controls imposed upon a woman's choice and he has supported tax payer abortions. Should I pay for that too even if I do believe it is murder? Is that taking away my freedom to choose as an American? Hopefully, one day abortion will be covered in our Federal Laws too. I am done with these comments since liberals like yourself always resort to name-calling like calling me Stupid. You show your own stupidity. Happy votiing everybody!

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Someone Help U.S.! — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:06:30 GMT

Hey Queenrosered - thanks for the reality check lol! I didnt realize how close to the edge I was!! lol!!!

My actual true thoughts on this election is we are doomed either way. Man, isn't it time for WE THE PEOPLE to take back not just our country but our government? Couldn't we all have agreed on more worthy candidates for both parties? You know we have less rights today than we did 20-30 years ago (last week). We cant trust anyone in office or in the boardroom much less the classroom - they all just want us to stay focused on the purdy shiny sparklie in their left hand while they pick our pockets with their right. But instead we do as we are told - "Go back to be America, your government is telling you what to do." BAAAA BAAAA. We make more, but take home less because somehow along the way we (worker bees) had the responsibility thrust upon us to keep those that have in comfortable homes, sleeping on matresses filled with our hard earned money. Some how they convinced us it was our duty or roll and that its better that they have and we dont because...because...why? CEOs, board of directors, those we elect to any city, county, state position should have a salary cap placed on them, and the cap should not be in the double digits... Anyway,

We're doomed either way whether the Democrates or Republicans win. Neither party knows how to fix the big &%*#en mess we're in...I say lets go back to the old ways, where a handshake means something, lets use the barter system (which is actually illegal, now).and see how those that "have" get along.

And I apologize if I offended anyone with the comment about a country based on Christianity...who am I to say which religion is the "true" word? All I know is what religion I practice, believe in and have faith in and enjoy the Feedom to do so, just like everyone else does. I didn't mean it the way it came out. But let me ask you this: on our currency it states "In God We Trust" - would you vote to have it removed if it became an issue? I wouldn't.

Oh, and my comment about Palin choosing to give birth to her youngest rather than have an abortion was in no way intended as a pro-choice or anti-abortion matter, just that I thought she was brave and strong to do it, as many other women have. I give anyone in this situation kudos for doing it, and with such pride. It takes a lot to raise a child with or without any type of handicap. Everyone has a right to chose what is right for them, who is to judge them for their choice - not me, I got my own crap.

Again, I think we are dooooommmed as a country...

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joeworker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:20:14 GMT

the repulicans had control of the congress the presidenticy the courts for 8 years and they havent over turned roe vs wade... why not they said they would... they lied to get the pro life vote and they are doing it again.... wake up pro life people go ahead waste your vote for them again......again the rep. had control of everything for 8 years why wasnt roe vs wade overturned?and i ask mccain this... you say your for less government but you want the government to step in and say abortations should be illegal? let god judge them if theY choose to have one not us.....or the goverment.....mccain belittled women who have legit health problems with becoming pregenant... obama made a great point that he would out law late term abortations as LONG THERE IS A CLAUSE TO PORTECT A WOMENS HEALTH IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PREGENANCY!!!!

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RightThinker — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:27:06 GMT

Freedom does not equal "the right to do whatever I want to do." If you actually STUDY American History, it is clear that FREEDOM ONLY EXISTS WITHIN A STRUCTURE. Without a structure, there is no freedom, only anarchy. Balance is key - not enough structure = lawlessness and everyone doing whtaever they want without boundaries. Too much structure strangles. Our forefathers had it right - people will always be governed either by a power from within, or a power from without. Our country and Constitution was FOUNDED upon this premise - that people were able to govern themselves, because they could and would choose to discipline themselves, and that you SOW WHAT YOU REAP. When enough people refuse to accept personal responsibility and govern ourselves to do the right things, then that outside force/government becomes necessary for civilization/society - in other words, government. This is what has happened to many people in America. Defining "freedom" to mean being able to do anything they want to do, regardless of ethics or morals (how is it morally okay for a woman to decide to murder her baby because it's inconvenient vs. murdering her 5 year old child? It's not. They are both wrong.), is exactly the problem. Today, Obama represents those people who are giving up the right to govern themselves by allowing government to run their lives, in exchange for being able to not have to work as hard as someone else and yet receive the same benefits....in exchange for being complimented on not being responsible (it's okay to kill your baby, your a woman, it's your choice). These are lies. The sad part is that the people running government that way actually hold those people in sway, in bondage, and THEY DONT' EVEN KNOW IT....that is the saddest part. Those that desire and want to live their lives freely and independently, reaping what they sowed - that means that if you are lazy, you get nothing, just as it says in Proverbs, and if you work diligently and are prudent and listen to wise counsel, you will prosper -- those people, like me, tire of the screeching that mindless fools put forth. The biggest irony to me is that they just can't see how duplicitous and hypcocritical all that diatribe is....The Left says they are fighting for you, but they want to control you. They say let's make it fair for everyone - except the people that have already plowed their field and sown their seed and are reaping their rewards.....how is it fair to take that field and give it to a bunch of people who did nothing for it? Hello! Am I the only one who remembers the story of The Little Red Hen???! Lefties don't seem to think much. I dont' know why that is, but they seem to shriek louder about Freedom of Speech, and Tolerance, and yet fight tooth and nail and claw and even throw things, disparage with vulgar words and middle fingers any one who disagrees with them. They behave low class, and do not see that while they are accusing the Right of trying to stifle Free Speech, they themselves are the ones trampling it into the ground...Obama Truth Squads anyone?? What about the letter Obama's campaign sent to Pennsylvania networks telling them not to run any NRA ads against Obama while they were campaigning there? Look at the character of the man or woman....when people are ugly in their comments and nature or they associate with people like that, birds of a feather.....Obama has way too many nasty associations....How can you sit in pews for 20 years and listen to hate-driven speech? How can you remove the American Flag from your campaing Jet....How can you refuse to wear an American flag on your lapel, refuse to put your hand over your heart when listening to the American Anthem...How can you associate wtih Ayers, ACORN, Wright, Rezko....how can your wife say that she's never even been proud of America until she got something she wanted.....and then tell everyone that you want to actually be in charge of that country that you have no pride in???! Barack Obama IS a silver tongued devil, his gift is glibness. But if you really look at the meat of what he says, there is none. His vision of America is Europe. His vision of America is socialist. His vistion of America is not American. He is not the right leader. He is not the right change. He sounds amazing, but he is truly an empty suit that presents an exceptionally, deceitfully attractive picture. Be careful, people. You need to think this through.

Ignore the polls, they mean nothing. Remember this: an enemy always wants his enemy to despair, for then the battle is over before it begins. Focus on track records, not just promises. Look beyond the exterior. A person may be completely sincere, and be sincerely wrong. Go to drudgereport.com, nationalreview.com, look up other news sources than mainstream media. Newsweek is one of the worst offenders of buffering Obama. I don't even know if this email will make it past the censure police on staff there.

Truth is, Obama has never, ever been held accountable, and he wants to run our country. Along iwth Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, that fearsome duo that have done such a great job in Congress this past 2 years. I beg of you my fellow countrymen, please stop only thinking about empty promises of easy money, and look farther down the road. Don't despair (the Democratic mantra), but rather see how much opportunity there is when you embrace personal responsibility and learn the topics, not just talking points. Look at the character of the person. DO go check teh voting record. Consider - maybe you have been thinking wrongly - no one wants to consider that, but it's like driving a car - if you dont' make course corrections, you will drive off the road and get hurt or killed. WE MUST return to THINKING THINGS THROUGH.

If you want opportunities to remain in this country, socializing it is not the answer. Just look at Canada, France, Germany, most of Europe, Cuba, Russia, China....The latter are the next step in socialisim - communism. Look it up. Take some initiative to learn about the subjects.

If anyone does not like America to be capitalistic, or like the flag or the national anthem or the fact that you get to reap what you sow here (unless Obama/Pelosi have their way and tax the heack out of you then redistribute the wealth), you are free to LEAVE.

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:33:30 GMT

I never called you a racist homeandlovingitAnd what does looks have to do with anything I don't care if McCain was twenty years younger. He had the same ideas I still wouldn't vote for him. And as for Sarah Palin she has a B.A. in Journalism and thats all. Excuese me but how does that qualify her for VP. If you want to talk a qualified women look at Hillary Clinton. Palin Can't even measure up to that standard. What women is Palin identifying herself with. His own Mavrick campagin is a joke.

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mikemadison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:36:11 GMT

homeandlovingit - If you were to re-read your posts & the related responses you would perhaps recognize that the implications are subtle deliberate distortion attempts on your part. The perceived gender-based condescension is an inaccurate inference.

To view "hard work" as being synonymous with high income is simplistic. There are millions of folk who live modestly & "work hard" every day all over our country but still struggle financially. As recently as 3 1/2 years ago I enjoyed part-interest in a very succesful & profitable business. When coupled with my primary employment, my income was well over (quite significantly so) 250K.

My business partner worked "harder" at it than I did. Our eight (8) full-time employees (whom we provided no medical coverage to) worked a lot "harder' than he did. My "hard-work" in that enterprise - after the my initial capital investment & process enhancement recommendations - was collecting checks & reviewing the financials quarterly to make sure I wasn't being "cheated". This "hard work" took less than 24 hrs of my time (and virtually no sweat) in a given calendar year.

I enjoyed this for five (5) years until the business was sold 3 1/2 years ago (my partner retired & moved to Florida). His one regret - that my involvement in the business had not come earlier because he would have been able to retire sooner.

My point? I enjoyed returns (from the operation & subsequent sale of the business) far in excess of my investment. By no objective measure did I ever "work hard" to do so. I am also certain that I paid a smaller percentage of my income in taxes than did my partner our employees (the real "hard workers"). I certainly would not have felt "punished" if my tax obligation was higher.

By the way, billionaire investor Warren Buffet, whom McCain acknowledged in (debate 2) would be the leading candidate (for Secretary of the Treasury in a McCain administration - and who happens to be an announced Obama supporter & economic advisor) has gone on the record stating that there is an inherent unfairness to a system where his executive assistant pays a greater percentage of her income in taxes than he does. Apparently he does not view paying a bit more in taxes as "punishment" either.

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suzanne007 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:50:00 GMT

8 years of Republican leadership has not served our country well. It is time to move on. Democratic leadership is a proven winner. The county was much (understatement of the year) better off before the Republicans took office. Trickle down economics is a joke. Give a rich man a dollar, and he will work to make it two. Give a poor man a dollar, and he will put it back into our economy.

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:54:09 GMT

I have rightthinker studied American History, European History, African American History and Women History. In our country you have had minorites and women who worked hard and plowed the fields and received nothing. Our country was also founded on the backs of people who are still fighting for the American dream and freedoms that the select few receive. You talk about ethics how many people in Washington have ethics. What about the Senator who passed all of those Anti Gay laws and was gay himself. Freedom means Freedom. Not freedom if you are privilage or of a different race. Freedom is for all. However, it is not so in the United States. And as far as Obama not wearing the flag on his clothers does not make him any less American. I mean isn't that what American stands for freedom of speech. As far as Michelle Obama stated. She is talking about how prejudice this country is still is. How a person of color and/or gender (Black, Hispanics, Asian Indian, Native American, etc....) are still being discriminated against. So some time it can be hard to feel proud when there is so much prejudice going on. And just because I am a White person doesn't mean that I should ignore the wrongness that our country does and nor should Michelle, Sarah, John or Barack

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fedupup — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:04:25 GMT

And Rightthinker with this free to leave comment. I know that the Native Americans would like to say that to us right now since they are the true AMERICANS!!!!!!

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cbxjohn — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:14:13 GMT

Just remember, if you tax General Motors, they just raise the price of a Chevy, who pays, WE DO! TAX Obsenely rich INDIVIDUALS, if you will. Keep business out of the tax cycle, help business stay competitive, this will maintain our jobs. Some of this mess goes back to Clinton and NAFTA as well, there are MANY CULPRITS here, both sides of Congress. I'm voting for experience, not impulsiveness,

Obama needs more time in Government, my opinion is he isn't ready for the top spot yet. McCain gets my nod.

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Untwestnd — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:15:25 GMT

You forgot the other part of the equation. Palin.

There are many of us formerly independent voters, who will NOT vote for Mr. McCain because of this person on the ticket.

I know several Hillary supporters who will vote for Obama now BECAUSE of PALIN.

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blogger2008 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:21:47 GMT

Posted By: navel (October 15, 2008 at 7:19 AM)

And you know for a fact that swimming in your backyard pool is safer than swining in the ocean? How many people have died in that familiar place where you know it so well, compared to the ocean which is a pretty big place.

Besides what you think is safe and dependeble, sound to me like 4 more years of Bush. Has not McCain sided with W 9 out of 10 times in the past. And whats so safe about a 73 year old, who has overcome cancer 4 times? If he dies then what a presdency of that air head from alaska. That would be really safe. Like slipping on the pool deck and drowning to death with a head injury.

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jetgeorge — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:36:16 GMT

"free to leave"? How dare you! Noone currently residing on this continent other than the Native Americans could dare say such a phrase. And, even they came from another continent. Why do some caucasions feel as if they have a right to this land? It seems as if some wants to hold on to whatever it is that makes them feel priveledged. This country was built on the blood, sweat and death of Blacks stolen from their homeland. Now, when they are finally given the opprotunity to voice their opinions, here comes the liks of you, McCain, Palin and others trying to deny that to

them. Your choice of candidate has no more experience as President than does Obama, because neither has held that job. So, stop trying to deceive the American people with that tired old saying that "McCain has more experience. How must one be in a government position to BECOME experienced enought to become President? Please, can someone answer this question???

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jetgeorge — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:43:31 GMT

blogger2008, please spare us the ignorance you share with so many, when it comes down to Sen. Barack Obama's name. Its so sad and stupid that you all have not researched this man's family's name and come to the realization that it has nothing to do with the muslims that you may be attempting to associate it with. He is a descendent from a family from the African nation, Kenya and his name just happens to be derived from his African ancestry. Nothing to do with the people in the Middle East. Also, is it right to only respect one whose name sounds like yours? What if he were Chinese/America, Canadian/American, Filipino/American? If he/she was born and raised in the United States, then they are Americans,,,,regardless of their name. So, stop fearing what you have not researched! This man is the product of an African and an American...He WILL do fine.

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gammyberta — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:57:05 GMT

How many of you folks are over 60? Does anyone remember the choices we have been given in the past. And where does intellect enter in. Barack Obama has more on the ball than anyone who we have seen in years. Folks tried to tell us that Jack Kennedy was going to turn the country over to the Pope because he was Catholic. Didn't happen, didn't expect it to. I have listened and watched over and over-all of the debates and all of the interviews. I have read the biographies and researched the stupid accusations. Obama has a plan, he has the vision, the youth and the intellect to lead, and he has and will surround himself with people like Joe Biden who have the experience in areas where he might be lacking. Surely the bulk of the American public while they may as I do respect Mr McCain for his patriotism and lifelong service realize that he is too old and old school to successfully lead us into the future. I have 3 adult children and thus far 2 grandchildren. I also have a mother in her 80's. I have had open heart surgery and have retire once, but must work now in order to have health insurance which is pretty poor. It is time for youth and brains to come into leadership and in my estimation Barack Obama is the one to lead us!

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suzanne007 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:10:04 GMT

Gammyberta-well said!

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:15:49 GMT

RightThinker? Do you truly believe that ALL Dems are classless and uneducated? I hope not, because that just is not true. Nor is it true that ALL Christians are Republicans or vice versa.The Republicans have tried (in vain, I might add) to hi-jack Christianity in an "us vs "them" effort.That doesn't pass the smell test either, sorry. There are millions of Christian Democrats.

Obama has a better education than any of the candidates running.He is thoughtful, gracious and itelligent in his answers and responses, as a President should be.I was for Hillary and swore I would not even bother to vote this election when she (narrowly) lost to Obama.But, after watching all the debates, I've changed my mind (and not ashamed or too proud to admit it)

I do not suffer from "idol syndrome", lol. In fact, I have always (as far back as early childhood, according to my family) been an independent thinker and that will never change.Is Obama the "lesser of two evils"? Possibly, but I'll take the lesser over the alternative (McSame!) If you are truly better off today than 8 years ago, then there is no doubt that you are in the top 1-5% of income-earners OR...you are completely ignorant and vote against your own economic interests.

I also find it hard to stomach/believe all the false info/propoganda that is filtered through the various websites and bloggers and then repeated eroniously as Gospel, re: Obama and his roots and beliefs. Hey,blogger2008? While you make a fairly cohesive and concise argument (basically in favor of "neither candidate")

As for your drowning analogy, what sources are you using for backyard (pool) drownings vs ocean or open water drownings? But you are right in pointing out that your friendly pool is not always so friendly (a good friend of mine lost her 8-yr-old grandaughter 3 weeks ago in a pool drowning)

Soooooo....after reading and re-reading your post...I am still in the dark re: your personal stance.Vote Obama? McSame? Neither? I am for Obama, and will remain so, just wasn't sure about you, since you were all over the place with your analogy of "pool vs ocean" .You stated "in a post-9/11 world I would never consider Barack "HUSSEIN" Obama. Wow. Sounds like end game to me, terrorist win.If fear keeps you from voting in your own interest, the terrorist have scared you stupid!

So, in the spirit of Unity, do as Obama has said over and over..."don't "boo", just go vote"!

I mean no dispespect to anyone blogging here but I am intelligent enough and gracious enough to agree to disagree.That's what makes America truly great! :)

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:18:12 GMT

Clap...clap...clap! (oh, that was from Gammyberta, you go girl!) ;)

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drbluetoo — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:40:15 GMT

homeandlovingit: Obama said quite clearly in the debate that he would support a ban on "partial birth abortion" (what a horrible name) as long as it has an exception for the health of the mother. Despite people who are worried about that exception being abused, to not have such an exception is simply cruel (it's saying to the woman that her health doesn't matter, she's just a vessel to carry this fetus to term). So your statement that Obama "wants no controls imposed upon a woman's choice", that's just clearly and easily seen to be false.

As for paying for abortions, that's a touchier question. But the bottom line is that we don't get to pick and choose what government expenditures we contribute to. I thought the Iraq war was horribly immoral - and my tax dollars (a lot of them!) went to a war that killed tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of innocent people for absolutely no good reason. I'm very unhappy about that, as you would be if your tax dollars went to fund abortions. But that's the way a democratic government works.

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jetgeorge — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:52:59 GMT

queenrosered, I'd like to thank you for your smart, educational and eloquent comment.

you put it better than most. I dont understand the way some Americans are thinking. When

one take into account the present economic sitaution of this nation and yet, they still insist

on voting for the same type of government that has led us into this mess. I believe that most of

these McCain/Palin supporters are not necessarily ignorant of the nation's statuc, but more so

ignorant of any one who they find different from them; eg.: race, color, religion, etc. and

so they feel as if to vote for Sen. Obama would be giving up their so-called priviledged status

in the nation. Sorry! We want change!

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FCS777 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:57:53 GMT

Does anyone recall the question about Sarah Palin being qualified to run the country, if McCain were unable to fulfill his duties as president? McCain failed to even answer that question, because he knows, that Sarah Palin is not qualified to run this country. Anyone can see that, if that were to happen...........GOD HELP US!

McCain sealed his own fate in this election when he chose Palin as a running mate. It is going to turn out to be one of the biggest mistakes, he has ever made in his career. That one decision possibly cost him the presidency.

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FCS777 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:06:04 GMT

It amazes me that people still believe in trickle down economics. It hasn't worked, nor will it ever work. Corporations are going to keep taking everything they are given. In the meantime, the rest of us are having to accept lower wages, less benefits, no retirement, or just losing our job altogether. If this continues to go on, we are definitely facing certain demise of the United States. Everyone had better start thinking about our countries future. It needs to change now, before it is too late.

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:11:02 GMT

I love your post drbluetoo! Right ON! I hate my tax dollars going to a war I never wanted or believed in but had no choice. In fact, (as I have already pointed out) Bush, Cheney, et al, should be impeached AND prosecuted for murder.Yep. Check it out. Go to "youtube" under videos and search under "Vincent Bugliosi". He (Bugliosi) is correct!) and Bush/Cheney/Rove, etc. have gotten away literally, with murder.What I cannot understand is how we (the American people) could have been so complacent for so long over so very much! 9/11 gave Bush the "cloak" he needed(in fact, I believe he had knowledge aforehand) to make the (false) case that "it is necessary and for our own security".And now "Numb-nuts McCain" wants us to stay until "we win", heheheeeeeee! Hey John?? Know what the definition of "insanity" is? A-hem, "doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome".God Bless our troops, but it's time to stop the insanity and bring them home. WAKEY, WAKEY AMERICA! (whew...thanks for letting me get that off my chest!) ;)

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:18:31 GMT

Well said FCS777, but don't fret, "We,the People" will still prevail! As for the people that "still believe in trickle down economics"?? Likely they are also the same folks that still believe in the tooth fairy, Santa and honest CEOs! Shhhhh....don't tell 'em yet......... ;)

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:22:53 GMT

jetgeorge, sorry, I forgot to thank you for your gracious comments.As an "older white woman", I am not afraid of a black President (or a purple one if need be, lol) but VERY afraid of a dumb one! We have already had too many years of the latter! VOTE OBAMA '08! :) (P.S. My own Vietnam Vet hubby approves this message!)

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Chronichead — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:57:53 GMT

"To most of us the future seems unsure. But then it always has been;

and we who have seen great changes must have great hopes."

- John Masefield, English Poet (1878-1967)

How Racism Works:

What if John McCain were a former president of the Harvard Law Review?

What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his graduating class?

What if McCain were still married to the first woman he said 'I do' to?

What if Obama were the candidate who left his first wife after she no longer measured up to his standards?

What if Michelle Obama were a wife who not only became addicted to pain killers, but acquired them illegally through her charitable organization?

What if Cindy McCain graduated from Harvard?

What if Obama were a member of the Keating-5? What if McCain were a charismatic, eloquent speaker?

If these questions reflected reality, do you really believe the election numbers would be as close as they are?

This is what racism does. It covers up, rationalizes and minimizes positive qualities in one candidate and emphasizes negative qualities in another when there is a color difference. Yet, admirably, Obama does not victimize himself even though he is, in fact, a victim of racist America.

You are The Boss... which team would you hire?

With America facing historic debt, 2 wars, stumbling health care, a weakened dollar, all-time high prison population, mortgage crises, bank foreclosures, etc.

Educational Background:

Obama:

Columbia University - B.A. Political Science with a Specialization in International Relations.

Harvard - Juris Doctor (J.D.) Magna *** Laude

Biden:

University of Delaware - B.A. in History and B.A. in Political Science. Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)

vs.

McCain:

United States Naval Academy - Class rank: 894 of 899

Palin:

Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study

University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism

Matanuska-Susitna College - 1 semester

University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism

Now, which team are you going to hire ?

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:07:24 GMT

cbxjohn? You have the right to vote for whomever you wish but..be careful while giving that "nod to McCain"...cause.... I don't think your head's screwed on right......... ;)

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queenrosered — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:10:46 GMT

WTG Chronichead! The answer to that is a total (for an inteligent person, at least) NO-BRAINER! Thanks! ;)

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americandefender — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:25:00 GMT

The choice is clear do we want to continue the last 8 years of trickle down poverty, speaking for myeself I don't know how much more trickle I can take. My family is living check to check with no relief in sight 4 more years we might end up living with my mother beacouse I wont be able to afford a house of my own. I am tired of struggling to make ends meet it's time for change go Obama!!!

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roadrunner2 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:08:22 GMT

I spent several decades in the US Military and have a few comments. I will probably vote for McCain while holding my nose, since initially I had great respect for the man. I however feel he is not the man he was when running in 2000. He is extremely qualified to be president and handle foreign affairs, I however would quote his own words ("I do not know economics") and hope if elected he will find some really good people to advise him in that field of endeavor. Folks, let's be straight forward here, neither one of the men running can begin to invoke the programs they are talking about - we are broke and in dire straights in the debt department to some rather unsavory nations. The only different I see in the two parties right now is that the democrats want to overspend and then raise taxes, whereas the republicans are a little more subtle, they will overspend and then borrow, neither program is very attractive nor will it get us out of this enormous hole we are digging for ourselves. First rule of holes, when in a hole, you must first cease to dig. Now we get to Iraq. Our military leaders had no qualms about going into Afghanistran, for that was the source of 9-11 and they jumped right in and pursued their goals. Now, Mr. Bush, Mr Chaney, Mr Rumsfeld and Mr Wolfowitz decided this was a golden chance to topple a dictator in the neighborhood. It is true that some intelligence said he had weapons of mass destruction, but other intelligence seriously questions that fact, but as many humans will do, you accept what you like and disregard what is contrary to your desired conclusion. McCain to his credit when confronted by the Bush people with the prospect of going to war, ask some hard questions, he wanted to know what the established goals were, how many personnel it would take to accomplish those goals, what problems they forsaw as coming up etc. The Administration testified that their goal was to free the Iraqis and get rid of the dictator and that we could be expected to be greeted as heroes by the people and that oil revenue would pay for the war. McCain questioned the lack of details on possible complications, or a lack of exact goals and what winning would entail. He did pass on the war and voted for this adventure. In the mean time DOD and the Executive branch was making plans for the war, in that planning they went to the military leaders, i.e. AF, Army, Marine Corps and Naval leaders and wanted input on a plan. Both Army and Marine Corp counseled them that two armoured division would be needed, one from the north and one from the south and approximately 325,000 to 350,000 troops along with ample naval and aerial support. Rumsfeld and Bush both rejected that estimate, and wanted to go with shock and awe thinking, i.e. massive air war followed by attack from the south since Turkey would not allow us to come through their territory from the north. Under this modified plan, 135,00 to 140,000 troops would be envisioned as needed for the operation. It is quite simple why this was felt as a necessary change, we simply did not have 350,000 Army/Marine Corp combat troops available so if this was going to be done on a timely basis, they could not wait to build up forces. Marine General involved said he felt it would not work, that we might be able to take the country but not to control it, nor allow for orderly formation of civilian government, nor would it give us enough manpower to cease and control weapon casches and possible WMD caches we might encounter. He was overuled. However, he was put in charge of the "Red Team" or terrorist insurgents and DOD played the part of the blue team or good guys (symbolic, eh?) and they commenced to play the war games on computer as envisioned by the troops levels and plans put forth in this latest doctrine. The game was run twice, in both cases, the Marine General thoroughly whipped the Blue team, mainly because that force could not take territorry, control it and stabilize it. The General was promptly politely ask to retire and he left stage left. So, they had fair warning that there were problems with their plans, not only did they go ahead with it, but they wrote everything in stone and refused to change or alter the plans as they progressed. Air War College will try to teach that no war goes as laid out and in order to prevail, you must be agile and willing to change and adjust in reaction to what you encounter. Things were steadily going down hill and two days before the 2006 election, the Administration was queried about possible needs for more troops in Iraq to reverse things - the answer was direct, the President said no new troops were needed or wanted in the present situation and everything though difficult was going just fine. Shortly after that disastrous election for the Republicans, The President suddenly announced that after being advised by the military leaders, he was ordering approx 35000 troops in the famous Surge and was saying he was following what the military leaders were advising. I simply ask, why didn't he follow their advice before the war? I was TDY to Saudi Arabia more decades ago than I want to remember to install coding and decoding equipment for our contingency force there. I was put on orders to be on a detail, which was covered under SOFA agreements between Us and Saudi governments. Each month they held Stoning events in local villages to kill those condemned by their justice system. US was required to furnish one witness once a month at these events. IN this case, about thirty five people were brought into the local square, all but about three were women in their 40s or 50s. YOu see divorce under their social structure is you get two or your buddies to say your wife has been unfaithful and then the wife is condemned and I am sorry to say such happenings are still going on over there. Anyway, the local people stoned these people till the pile of stones were gone, then the military people running this whole event went around to check if anyone has survived, if they found any, they would simply deliver the fatal shot to the back of the head. I was sick for days and upon reflecting upon this came ot the realization that we in the west do not have a remote clue as to how the society truly works over there. It is not countries over there, it is all based on many centuries of tribal law and customs and if your are going to deal with these people, you must first understand that and then form a way to make it work for you in your plan. You see, there are Shite, Sunni and Kurds in Iraq and Iran is not arab, it is part of the old Persion dynasty which had a very long history. This included Cyrus the Great back in 557 BC who suddenly found that he had a serious challenge from the new upstart Greek country Democracy and fearing a two front war, he freed the Isrealis. At that time, that was the high point in relations between Persians and Israelis. So, to deal with this area, you must first study history, understand the aftermath of the Crusades and what it did with relation between the Christian and Muslim world. Armed with all of this you must then formulate how you are going to handle our course of action in the area. First off, in 1953, our very own CIA headed by Allen Dulles directed the violent overthrow of the duly elected democracy in Iran and we installed the Shah of Iran to govern. So, we had a hand in creating a monster and reaped the rewards in the culmination of taking of our Embassy staff and the mess that ensued afterwards, not our finest hour. Anyway, let's get back to Iraq and the Administration's decidion to invoke a surge. This was put forth by Gen Petreaes. What is never reported is that he had extensive knowledge of this whole region through a lot of in depth education and he correctly concluded that if we were to prevail in Iraq, we must address the simply concept of tribal law and tribal leaders. To this end he quietly gathered leaders from the dreaded anwar province and proposed that they join forces and fight al qaeda with the goal of stabilizing their social structure. To his credit he convinced them and they proceeded to work with this very forward and ingenius leader. That simple concept had more to do with success in Iraq than did the surge in troops, they simply allowed the success under this new tribal cooperation. If you talk to the troops, they will enforce this view in general. Now, I was never against going into Iraq and you can make what you will of conflicts in intelligence data, but I am critical of the way we went in, should have finished the job in Afghasistran first as that was the true source of 9/11., then we could have taken on Iraq with adequate resources and planning. Not one fact can be shown that concludes that Iraq in anyway supported or was part of the al gaeda network, even though vague references were tried. Now, I''m realistic enough to know that we are there and we cannot simply walk away, we are going to be there for a while. I however cringe when someone suggest permanent bases being built there indicating something like being in Germary over 60 years later, having large numbers in South Korea and Okinawa after numerous decades. We cannot afford to have people all over the world policing, some of those folks are going to have to pick up the mantle now.

Further, we as a society are cheating, in WWII and other incidents, all the people took active roles in helping to support the war or conflict. Now, a very small contingency of personnel fight the war and their families suffer, but a very small part of society even cares what they are doing in their behalf. Further, we do not have the common decency to actually pay for what we are spending on prosecuting the war, we borrow from China and the Saudis and keep kick the can down the alley ask future generation to pick up the tab for our lack of intestinal fortitude. I will not even get into what I have concluded about the all volunteer force nor what the reserve has evolved into but it is quite obvious that drastic changes will be forced on us in short order.

In conclusion, I am upset with both parties, send them all home, start over, even the plumber and carpenter in your home twn couldn't muck it up as bad as these folks have. Morality is a relative thing, after Iranian seizure of the embassy our government gave the Iraqis knowledge parts and chemicals to allow them to make biological and chemical weapons and they used them against the Iranians in their 8 year war. Our government did not protest at the UN when millions were summarily killed, we also said nothing when Saddam gased thousands of Kurds in the northern part of his country, again no protest. We also did not protest when that same regime gassed the rebels in Basra in southern Iraw after the 91 gulf war. Suddenly when the second attack was executed it was because he possessed weapon of mass destruction and he might use them on his neighbors or utilizing terroistic tactics on us. So, morality is a relative term, we invoke it at our leisure and convenience. In 1944, General Curtis Lamay was iin charge of the Air Force wing charged with attacked the Japanese homeland utilizing the newly acquired B-29. He deemed the most efficient way of attacking the task was to send three large waves of bombers in at high altitude and the first wave would drop incendiary bombs and set fire to things and the ongoing waves of birds would simple target in on that and increased the firestorm. In Tokoyo, this resulted in total destruction to the tune of over 85% of the entire city, all that wood and paper simply burned up. LeMay intelligence Officer was none other than Robert McNamara. In a conversation they had on the subject, McNamara suggested that this attacking striking civilian targets and causing hundreds of thousand of casaulties might leave them open to charges under war crimes act, Lemay made the prophetic statement, "The only difference between a war hero and a war criminal is who won the war". So, as Gen Robert E. Lee observed the slaughter of 8000 union troops at marie's heights in 1863, he said "War is Hell and that is good, least we become too fond of it". Then a AF pilot who flew fights in Europe during WWII and even fought in the wanning days of the Pacific campaign observed in Ken Burn's series "The War", he said "There are no good wars, there are however necessary wars and even just wars and then there are bad wars" We should all ponder those statements before our blood gets up for another fight. We are destined for a long and bitter campaign in Afghanistan, far more than anyone will admit and we had been be prepared for that invetibility. So, tell the people the truth, we are adults, we can handle it, when given the truth we are pretty good at making good judgements, no more of this candy coating on everything, explain what we can afford and where we must pinch and where we must change, when challenged we do pretty well. Worried

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roadrunner2 — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:09:30 GMT

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waittosee — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:18:40 GMT

Most people are Centrists just a little to the right in this country --- same as John McCain. BUT this election is so much about REVENGE, that voters don't even see this was our chance to FINALLY get a president who was CENTRIST and WOULD KEEP THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS IN CHECK. When Obama is elected, who happens to be as much to the LEFT as BUSH is to the RIGHT, you have given him and Congress and OPEN CHECK BOOK. Its ALWAYS BEST to have a REPUBLICAN POTUS when there is a DEMO Congress and a DEMO POTUS when there is a REPUBLICAN Congress. Hope the REVENGE is worth it, America. You'll be sorry in 4 years.

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OrangeCountyCA — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:24:07 GMT

Lest you labor under the mistaken belief that all black people favor Obama....

http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr09-03-08.html

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abey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:09:22 GMT

MCCAIN, A MAN OF YESTER YEARS CAN LIVE, BUT CANNOT RULE , BECAUSE TIMES ARE CHANGING RAPIDLY & AS SUCH BODY & MIND HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH IT.

TIME & (TIDE) WAIT'S FOR NOBODY.

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rdaniel — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:36:15 GMT

phyllismleblanc, You were wondering whether I am who I say I am. Let me assure you that I am Rwandan, leaving in the Capital City Kigali. I am following everything pertaining to US presidential campaigns. I may be missing out so many things going on but it doesn't say that I am ignorant. Allow me to ask you one more time, please, DON'T PUT YOUR GREAT AMERICA IN THE HANDS OF AN INEXPERIENCED OBAMA! That will be the greatest, regretable mistake ever!

God bless Rwanda, God bless America.

In Kinyarwanda (my local language) we say: IMANA IBAHE UMUGISHA (God bless you).

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VoteforMe — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:18:07 GMT

No disrespect for your vote against Obama, but the fact you cited his inexperience as the basis of your decision tells me that you believe that it is now right for a CEO to be younger than his/her direct reports because these individuals have been with the company for a longer period of time than the CEO.

By the way, JFK was younger and less experienced than his opponent. The same applies to Bill Clinton.

This about the most qualified candidate not the most experienced. GOP's candidate decision making process is like a function with 1st and 2nd derivatives that are negative. To help you understand, his judgment capacity is on downward trend and accelarated faster with time!

Hope you got it rdaniel!

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VoteforMe — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:21:06 GMT

No disrespect for your vote against Obama, but the fact you cited his inexperience as the basis of your decision tells me that you believe that it is not right for a CEO to be younger than his/her direct reports because these individuals have been with the company for a longer period of time than the CEO.

By the way, JFK was younger and less experienced than his opponent. The same applies to Bill Clinton.

This is about the most qualified candidate not the most experienced. The GOP's candidate decision making process is like a function with 1st and 2nd derivatives that are negative. To help you understand, his judgment capacity is on downward trend and accelarated faster with time!

Hope you got it rdaniel!

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Sam10 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:17:01 GMT

As John McCain has said, life is not fair. Obama's inexperience is and should be evidence he is not ready to be president. And if you are willing to pass on that important criteria, well there is more. The reason Ayers and all the other friends he has have made it to the headlines is based on the fact his resume is just like the health record his doctor provided, trying to omit any mistakes, thin, razor thin. Who really knows Barrack Obama. He has fought tooth and nail when asked to release his rrecords from his time at Columbia, The Woods fund, CAC and even to the point of being taken to court to prove he is a citizen, Berg vs Obama. Look at his record. He is an eloquent speaker, but there is no meaning behind the rhetoric. Look at his record and when you find something that might be questioined, get ready to sued. Obama does not like being asked to prove anything. For a person with no record, no experience and apparent lack of judgement, Obama supporters sure are willing to take every ounce of deciet this man has to offer. This is America. You do have the right to ask, question and expect an answer. And as Americans if none is given, like Obama refuses to, you can always look at his thin record and see for yourself. Change can make a difference, if there is somone qualified and has proved to be a leasder. John McCain is that man. Change just to change the party banner with a clueless person like Obama, well that is just unamerican.

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Sam10 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:17:17 GMT

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Ohio for McCain/Palin!!!! — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:26:16 GMT

Obama is just not trustworthy. His associations with Acorn, Ayers, Wright and on and on, are just to dangerous! The man is not honest and to much is hidden about him. I cannot believe how he intends to win this election with voter fraud!

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pierrehebert — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:39:40 GMT

Andrew Romano has it right. Let's report the facts rather than create stories that are not real. Kudos! For some of my fellow commentators let me remind them that Jesus was accused of hanging out with the wrong types of people! The job description for becoming President does not list more than two qualifications and says nothing about experience. We all know how important "experience" is and I think what we want to know is that the person who is elected President has experience in understanding and addressing the human condition.--not whether he has experience as a mayor, governor, senator, tradesman, teacher ... Eloquence is a gift and talent that demands understanding, comprehension, clarity and invites others to understand and comprehend what needs to be accomplished.

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Sam10 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:08:27 GMT

Yes, but it might turn out that Obama does not qualify for one of those qualifications. Wouldn't it be funny if it turns out his birth certificate is bogus, and he is a naturalized citizen. And if that vitriol does not happen, back to the fight! That's why Obama can't close the deal with America. All those miillions of dollars he is spending, all the celebrity endorsements and it all comes down to mom and pop from rural America. Americans see through the bright lights, AND THEY DON'T MUCH CARE FOR OBAMA. They like, and feel comfortable with a real American like John McCain.

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BrotherLou — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:47:46 GMT

Palin believe it or not was the final nail in the coffin of the McCain presidential bid. This is especially true with the older voters. Faced with the prospect of a potential president who is probably less savvy about international affairs than the sitting President was at the time of his first election the older voters, including Powell, caved. This called McCain's own intellectual capacity into question, because it reflected on his judgment. We've had ample evidence of Bush's inability to assess the competence and suitability of the brilliant men who surround a world leader, but at least no one has questioned their familiarity with the issues, only their strategic capabilities. On the other hand, McCain's decision to appoint a running mate who is less competent and knowledgeable than himself only served to highlight how incompetent he actually is at the level of strategic thinking.

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nobushthirdterm.com — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:54:36 GMT

John McCain should take full responsibility for his failure to win -- he's run a completely foolish campaign, starting with hiring the very same nasties that trashed him in 2000. Oh, how glad I am to see that act bite him on his butt....

Seriously, though... the only thing he has left is to stand up and honorably take responsibility for running such a race-baiting, violence inciting campaign of lies and innuendo.

But he won't. Because he really never has taken true responsibility for anything in his whole life... sure, he's mouthed the words a few times when he got blantantly caught doing something, but it's never been real remorse.

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/make_believe_maverick_the_real_john_mccain

SAYS IT ALL.