Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

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Vinprose — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:21:15 GMT

"--and that his lead had shrunk to a mere four percentage points (47-44)."

Let me guess, you went to the Joe Biden School of addition. LOL

Thanks for the forum.

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DaveWK — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:25:06 GMT

Will the internal dissention between McCain and Palin and the new complaint against Palin for ethical misconduct hurt the Republican turnout? I can't believe McCain's aides would be repeatedly, day after day, giving statements condemning Palin as a rogue, diva and "whack job" without McCain's approval. I also can't believe that even the staunchest of Republicans would not be upset about Palin charging the State of Alaska for her children's personal travel, and then trying to cover it up by altering the paperwork she submitted. That's the kind of corruption that led McCain and Palin to condemn Senator Stevens.

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Concerned Canadian — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:58:28 GMT

The only bad guy Obama didn't associate with was Satan ...or maybe he has and we haven't found out yet. !!

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pugs — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:06:32 GMT

Andrew I would like to know what you think that we just found out that Ayers and Bernadine dedicated a book in 1974 to Sirhan Sirhan the kiiler of Robert Kennedy. I wonder if Obama reviewed on of their other books if he knew about this one??????

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abfab — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:59:06 GMT

Comeback.....Sure has about as much a chance as the Edsel and the poodle skirt. After his disasterous choice of Palin and his disasterous campaign in general. His chances are slim to none. I'll wear a poodle skirt if McCain gets elected! The only thing I could see is some old video from the 80' of Obama smoking crack or something to that effect maybe a gay porn video?, that might change my mind but otherwise he is a winner since he has the right policies.!

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Fisherman144 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:59:08 GMT

Anyone....any American that considers the terrible economic situation we've been pushed into by Bush and his buddies can't possibley support McCain who has been one of GW Bush's supports for the last 8 years. My friends don't want to lose their jobs, their homes or their pensions. The Republicans are taking away the Constitutional guarantees of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. McCain can't be allowed to continue this. McCain MUST not be anywhere near the White House. He is unstable and unreliable. Only Obama/Biden can get us out of this very serious situation.

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radiantenergies — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:02:55 GMT

McCain is going through the motions and still has no plan for America. He just wants power...

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Fisherman144 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:06:20 GMT

The truth is the RNC and the GOP knew that Bush had created an impossible situation for the Republican party. McCain's nomination was engineered because he was old and a 'throw away'. There was no expectation that he could possibley win. To guarantee his loss Ms. Palin was arranged to become his running mate. She was an unknown and a hick from Alaska. No one was expected to vote for these two. The in-fighting is being prompted by the RNC because they can't afford to have these two get into the White House. The only choice for the prosperity and even the survival of America is the Obama/Biden ticket.

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Logans_mom — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:27:08 GMT

From fivethirtyeight.com:

"Mason-Dixon is a pretty strong pollster. So, however, are many others from among the literally dozen or so agencies that have conducted polling within Pennsylvania over the past 72 hours. And none of those other pollsters shows the race that tight.

Mason-Dixon has also had a Republican "lean" this cycle of perhaps 2-3 points. They are quite frequently the most favorable number for John McCain in any given state."

Let McCain get excited about PA, and let him spend lots of money there. It will make him neglect true swing states, and Obama will take PA anyway.

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TxsAggie96 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:32:38 GMT

I am so sick and tired of hearing about Obamas tax/economic plan blah blah blah. Obama's website shows that I would get $1792 back in taxes. Well here is an info trip... I paid only $2400 last year. Personally I don't see that happening or even helping me that much.

And it will for sure not help the economy. I got a $1800 stimulus check last year... did that help the economy? Hell no! So why is it anyone thinks that Obama's plan would help.

Incidentally, for a middle class family with 2 children... McCain's plan gives you a $1050 to $1750 tax break. But on top of that he wants to lower Corporate taxes from 35% to 25%. I ran some quick numbers and this would save me roughly $300 to $500 on yearly expenditures in reduced cost of goods. On top of that, American companies would become more competitive. (China tax 25% vs. USA tax 35%) Why is that important? Corporations are the #1 producer of the most important jobs we have lost - manufacturing.

Manufacturing is

The reason why we won WWII

The #1 creator of MIDDLE class jobs

Creation of REAL wealth in the American economy (not a service industry)

The reason why America's economy was #1 up until the end of the 20th century.

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pilot7x7 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:32:53 GMT

Mr. Romano,

I saw that Mason Dixon poll earlier today as well, but it doesn't alarm me. why? because a purely apples to apples comparison of poll numbers requires equal methodologies. what's the only way to ensure that? compare the latest results with the most recent iteration of the very same poll; and when you do that, this poll is actually cause for pessimism on McCain's part. just scroll down on RCP's Pennsylvania page and you'll see that in the last Mason Dixon PA poll, conducted (not released) beginning the day right after McCain's fundamentals comment, Obama led 46-44. this latest one has him leading 47-43, a doubling of his lead entailing both an uptick for Obama and a downtick for McCain. is Obama still below 50 in that poll? sure, but this poll indicates an improvement for Obama, not McCain. therefore, I see no reason for hope in PA for McCain.

in your opinion, is this a fair analysis?

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LA Woman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:34:50 GMT

Obama equals "Rosemary's Baby"............................

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technologist — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:37:14 GMT

Dim witted reactionary thinking ushers in a Gramscian nightmare of unparalleled proportions. Leftist desire to transform America into something indistinguishable from its Judeo Christian roots will upend the good as well as the bad. You folks are so desperate to sell your souls for short term gains. The chum is in the water; we are going to go from the frying pan into the fire. The fire will be China and USSR pushing past an America drowning in sorry moral masturbation and a socialist state that started as Political Correctness. Dickensian, Orwellian and Gramscian. Obama is not asking for change, but asking YOU to change to his Cuban policies. Hasn't the left done enough damage starting with the subprime fiasco now a recession? CRA? Every black person deserves a house? Now no black person deserves a forclosure? Whites must clean whites' house.

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theaviator — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:38:12 GMT

Just relax. I couldn't resist replying to this.

As for PA Morning Call is the most reliable, that's all they do: track PA.

They are also a day ahead, therefore more up-to-date, from the Mason-Dixon poll. Today's results show Obama increasing his lead. Yes increasing his lead to 54-41.

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theaviator — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:44:33 GMT

TxsAggie96, this is a different time. Get with the program. Economists, hence also The Economist itself, have endorsed Obama's economic plan and ridiculed McCain's. Economists, economists, economists favor Obama. They have also rated Obama's plan a very good 3.3 (better than Clinton) and McCain's a very weak 2.2 ot of 5.

We are not living in WWII when everything was booming.

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msl001 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:57:28 GMT

Another factor to consider in the apparent narrowing of Obama's lead is the fact that among voters who have already voted, the split is 53-43%. As of today, that's probably 20% of the electorate. That huge margin of Obama votes already "in the bank" leaves a somewhat lesser margin for Obama among those who haven't yet voted.

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tomanjeri — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:04:21 GMT

No, McCain isn't on the comeback trail for the simple reason that he's running the same divisive campaign he's been running for months and the only time he appeared anywhere near a comeback or even close in the polls was during the Republican Convention and BOTH parties ALWAYS get a bounce during their conventions. McCain had a chance in late spring to change the tone of this campaign but he failed to do so, that was the first mis-step and there have been many many since then.

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Twister52 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:14:23 GMT

McCain on the comeback trail?

I sure hope so.

Obama-mainia is shocking to anyone who REALLY looks at what he stands for. "Redistribute wealth" is just a fancy term for "let me TAKE your hard earned money out of YOUR wallet and give it to those who are lazy". (No offense meant to those who will receive these government provided checks but if you're not making enough to pay ANY income tax you're either lazy and uninspired to improve your life or you're only 12 years old and still playing Little League).

Obama-mania equals punishment for those who actually work for a living and care about being as self-reliant as possible. You know, principles that made America the world's leader for well over 100 years.....

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George from Westerville — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:14:37 GMT

Two words ... cell phones. Ya'll know what I mean by that. Nuff said.

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TxsAggie96 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:16:39 GMT

What Barack Obama really wants to do on energy

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

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suzyku — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:20:18 GMT

If this country dumbs down again, for the third time, I'm moving out of it!

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photons — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:23:18 GMT

Romanos article was STUPID

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lbrillante — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:35:29 GMT

I have to say I think that there are more republican states that Obama may win. Wait and see what things look like on Monday morning.

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ghost505 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:19:56 GMT

Posted By: suzyku (October 31, 2008 at 12:20 )

If this country dumbs down again, for the third time, I'm moving out of it!

I've heard this before, yet you and the ones who've threatened this in the past are still here looking for freebies. The best thing you can do is gather up all of the rest of the unhappy campers, and let the ones who pay the bills here take up a collection for one way tickets to send you on your way.

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mattwolf7 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:23:21 GMT

The media is MISSING A BIG STORY in these last days of the election!

THE MATH GETS WORSE FOR THE REPUBLICANS:

In the states that have early voting, McCain has a MUCH BIGGER percentage gap to makeup than the polls indicate. He has to makeup the deficit of votes that have already been cast from the diminishing pool of remaining voters. The math as it turns out is NOT in his favor.

For example: where Obama has a 5 point lead in a state where half of voters have already voted, then McCain has to get +10 percentage points from the remaining voters just to get even.

Let's say there are 100,000 people that would vote, divided at the moment according to the polls 52-47% against McCain - a difference of 5% points. If McCain wants to catch up, he'd need 5% of 100,000 voters which is 5,000 votes. But 50,000 have already voted. If he gained only 5% of the remaining 50,000, he'll come up short by 2.5%.with only 2,500 votes. McCain would need to DOUBLE the percentage number! He'd need to capture 10% more than Obama of the remaining votes!

I don't think pollsters are taking this math of diminishing returns into account.

If one third of voters have cast their votes, then the make-up difference has to be multiplied by 33%: McCain would have to get 8% more, not 6%.

So, the deficit McCain has to overcome in early-vote-states turns out to be greater than the actual deficit showing in present-time polls.

Gonna be a HUGE surprise to Republicans next week.

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scottCO — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:21:13 GMT

I had a feeling Pennsylvania might move, but moving down to 4 when almost everyone had it at 12 just a day or two ago is really weird. Already seen a few outliers this cycle, this is probably one.

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rexymeteorite — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:59:31 GMT

ugggh Im extremely nervous about this election!!!! I just want it to be over!!

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Lionidze — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:11:02 GMT

The Mason-Dixon poll has leaned toward Republicans throughout the campaign by about 3 points. The Pennsylvania polling base of 625 people is small, indicating a 4 point margin of error. So... if Obama was leading by 10 points, minus the 3 point Republican lean, a three-point gap that was reported is on the edge of the margin of error. In short, there may be nothing here.

Pennsylvania, like other states, should move a couple points toward McCain the closer we get to the election. But it won't be enough to give the state to him.

Everyone needs to get out to vote because many states will be close. But at present Obama has a polling statistic of comfortably more than 50% in states that have 291 electoral votes. For McCain to win he needs to take ALL the toss-ups and at least two states in which Obama has over 51% in the current polls, a pretty tall order.

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bettysdad — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:23:21 GMT

The main stream media, like Newsweek and Time, can run as many stories as they want, trying to throw the election to their corporate masters, the Republicans. Those days are over. Like all criminals, Republicans went one step too far, and America now sees what a fraud conservatism is.

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manwithbrain — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:34:15 GMT

Romano wake up! The PA tracking poll shows Obama's lead growing, not shrinking:

http://www.muhlenberg.edu/studorgs/polling/documents/Release_10_29.pdf

Really pathetic how you guys will say just about anything for attention.

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Rescue8 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:49:06 GMT

Why don't you conservatives quit your guilt by association crap. It's a widely used tactic of totalitarians. Any person who has any intelligence knows better than to blame people for who they're seen with. Many work places have people of extreme views. When a neo-Nazi donates to McCain, I guess we should blame McCain for accepting money from Nazis, whether he agrees with their doctrine or not. Most people spend time with people of all different religions and ideas. Most open-minded people spend time with people whose ideas they completely disagree with. I listen to Rush Limgaugh, Sean Hannity, and Ann Coulter. Even though I disagree with most of what they say. If you're a Conservative their your gods. Don't bother listening to another point of view. Not one day goes by without some stupid Conservative allegation. (By the way, for 7 of the last 8 years, you thought Bush was great. Not only do you have bad judgement, but you expect people to listen to you about McCain. He's a Maverick! Yes, and the best ideas he has are the ones where he disagrees with Conservatives.

If people are committing fraud by registering fake names, then they should be prosecuted. For the most part it's unlikely that anyone will get away with voting as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and many of the fake names. The lists with the fake names HAVE to be turned in to the voting commission. The law doesn't allow for them to be thrown in the garbage. I doubt that you'd want to read in the newspaper that ACORN was throwing voter registration lists in the garbage. If they've broken the law, prosecute them, but quit trying to act like you're getting cheated out of the election. No matter who wins, nearly half of the country will have voted for the other candidate.

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Ferndock — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:01:29 GMT

Poor, silly bettysdad is stuck in the usual liberal HATE SPEECH! If Osama Obama talked that way he wouldn't be able to fool anyone. But clearly he has hoodwinked a lot of voters who for some reason seem to think that electing a Muslem who is ashamed of his mother, is a swell idea.

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wakeupamericavoteformcCain — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:04:04 GMT

It is hard for me to beleive that some people would rather get free handouts from the goverment under Obama's plan than keep their OWN money under McCains.Obama would get his money by raising taxes on big corporations. When the Big corporations aren't making what they want,they will increase the cost of their product.Guess who will be paying the difference????? Will you be better off? Forget about a recession, if Obama gets in we will be in a DEPRESSION!!!!!!

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rryster — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:24:02 GMT

Hate speech Ferndock? I love how the person slinging around the term hate speech also uses the term 'Osama Obama'. If liberal hate speech is facts, and your 'love speech' is Osama Obama... well then i'm on the right side.

I would love to have a viable conservative candidate... unfortunately that's not the case. I don't think the country could survive a four more years of the same leadership... and judging from McCain's lack of providing any change, and only representing a fraction of Americans instead of it's whole... I can't vote for him.

If the 'awful' spreading of the wealth means health insurance available for all, higher education being more available, and stimulation of our economy through public service projects that also strengthen our infrastructure and transportation system... then Jesus. I'm all for it. And if you don't like Obama when he's elected and you're enjoying more benefits from your taxes, then you can always move to a country with a radically dysfunctional government where there's no gay marriage and other races aren't treted equally.

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hmoo11 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:25:06 GMT

It is hard for me to believe there are so many stupid people who would follow the words of a tax evader. Furthermore, People can't seem to hear what is being said to them. Obama is not about increasing any welfare rolls. The people he is talking about are the school bus drivers, school cooks and helpers, textile workers, gas station clerks and others who work in jobs that don't pay a decent wage.

This is what the government has done foe centries and will continue under either Obama or McCain. McCian is just using this issue to get the middle class vote while he is giving them a smaller tax cut.

How stupid can people be. Hate the poor guy or lady who provides services to your sons and daughters every day.

McCain is sick.

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Bamisasham — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:58:53 GMT

To wakeupamerica...

It is hard fro me to believe that you could really be so stupid (or perhaps merely uninformed) as to the realities of the Obama vs McCain economic plans.

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wakeupamericavoteformcCain — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:00:04 GMT

Under Obama's plan 95% of the so called middle class would get a tax refund. 40% don't even pay taxes.I beleive the figure was $0.00-$18,989 or close to that.So the person sitting at home collecting wefare checks would get the same amount as someone working and making around $18,-$19,000. Call me old fashioned but I think you should have to be paying taxes to receive a tax refund!!!!!!!!!! I would rather keep my own money under mcCain than get a goverment handout from Obama,

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USMC1980 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:04:49 GMT

There is a major problem with the NBC/MD poll...It is only 1 of three polls to come out yesterday on PA, and the other 2 (Morning Call and Rasmussen) show a 12 point and 7 point Obama lead in PA respectively. The GOP can take 1 poll and choose to set their hopes on it if they wish to, but that is just dellusional. If 3 polls come out in 1 day and 2 have your guy up significantly and 1 has him up by a little, all you have to do is average them out and that is the best indicator of what is really happening. If you average out the three polls from yesterday Obama is up 8-9 points in PA, which is what Obama's internal pollsters have been saying for weeks. Bottom line, so matter how much people like Joe Scarborough and Mike Murphy want to spin this for McCain, it's over for him...in PA, FL and every other BG state:)

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paulte — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:28:32 GMT

I saw an averaging poll yesterday which put Obama at 49.5% & McCain at 44.1%. So that is a 5.4% difference. This was at pollster.com. This gives a lower spread than Stumper's above. I think the election will be a lot closer than any of the polls show at least in terms of the popular vote. And I don't think Obama will get over 50% of the popular vote. Obama will probably win but not in a rout of McCain. Although Obama's electoral edge could be around 300. I think America will come to regret electing Obama. The Muslim world will not take him seriously and there will be another 9/11. The stock market will tank and the economy will go into a tailspin. There will be a resurgence of the white supremacist right and ultimately Obama will be assassinated. This is the consequence of stupid Americans voting for an empty suit! Thank you very much!

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Renophil — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:30:10 GMT

Its hard to understand all the anger and insult slinging about these two canidates. It doesn't matter who wins.

The president of the United States has about as much control over the events in the country as a store manager at Sears has over the pricews in their store. I can see that all the money spent on ads and all the fluff the media has created has worked well in distracting the people from the facts. We couldn't be at war if congress hadn,t voted for it and to fund it.Hind sight is always 20-20. why can we believe that all those senators and congressmen could be lied to by one man and buy it, but that one man couldn't possibly have been lied to by others and bought it too?

The economic crisis we are in was not brought on by the mistakes of one man either, and it didn't happen overnight as some would believe. It also will not be repaired by any one man being elected. When will citizens start to take reposibility for their own actions? If you have a credit card and have abalance on it, or a home you knew you couldn't afford, you are part of the problem. Maybe not the whole problem, butr certainly a large part. Also, since when is it the governments job to make up for every individuals financial losses, as well as select companies. Last I read, our government is supposed to make and enforce laws and keep the citizens,( legal ones not combatants or illegal aliens )safe and insure our inalienable rights. I don't think they are charged with making sure we stay comfortable and no one ever suffers a job loss or a financial set back. They also are not responsible for health care. Next time you go to the emergency room for the flu or a cold, you can thank yourself that your employer can not afford health insurance. Its easy for these political parties to say what they will do. I would challenge anyone to show me one of them that gets elected and then does everything they say they are going to do. It has NEVER happened. Time for us to remember that politicians are PUBLIC SERVANTS. Since when does the servant weild the power. What universe are we living in? Chill out, the ship is sinking and there is no one at the helm, so say your prayers and close your eyes, this is going to hurt alot more than anyone can imagine!

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kat48315 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:43:12 GMT

It amazes me how the people in this country can be so blinded by a man that is all fluff and no substance. Obama reads a good script, but what happens in the oval office when there is no script? God help us all. By biggest fear of an Obama presidency is that one or more of the older Supreme Court Justices will retire or pass away, allowing for Obama to elect the replacements. This could be the end of our Constitution as we know it and as our founding fathers meant for it to be.

My theory is this: If God is fed up with what this country has become then Obama will be the next president. If, by His grace, God chooses to give this country another chance, then McCain will become president. I am PRAYING for another chance!!!!

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JGUN — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:44:51 GMT

Well isn’t the O-man, Barack Hussein Obama, a socialist tax plan? When government take from you to give to others, isn’t that being socialist? I work for what I get and do not want to give any one what I have earn. I paid my Taxes every year and if the O-Man plan gets thru I will have to quite working every year for six months other wise I will have to pay for does that do not want to work at all. Let’s face it he is nothing but an eloquently tailored empty suit. No resume, no accomplishments, no experience, no original ideas, no understanding of how the economy works, no understanding of how the world works nothing but abstract empty rhetoric devoid of real substance. He has no real identity. He is half-white, which he rejects. The rest of him is mostly Arab, which he hides but is disclosed by his non-African Arabic surname and his Arabic first and middle names as a way to proclaim his Arabic parentage to people in Kenya. Only a small part of him is African Black from his Luo grandmother, which he pretends he is exclusively.

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JGUN — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:47:44 GMT

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lightning_ice_2 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:03:36 GMT

McCain could win in Pennsylvania next week, and he was close in Ohio. But according to ABC News, he was trailing in Ohio by nine points to Obama.

Some people may say that barack Obama may have no experience, but John McCain has an uphill battle to convince the voters by Tuesday. If McCain should lose, people will learn that you can't judge a book by its cover.

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ktheway — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:20:12 GMT

The next couple of days will be capitivating for all of us poll watchers out here. McCain and Obama both smart candidates doing their best to get to the White House. Both with plans on how best to lead our country out of the mess we are in. After reading both McCain's and Obama's autobiographies, and both the conservative and liberal press over the past year, a pattern of truth has emerged about these two men and what they stand for. For that reason I will be voting for Barack Obama on Nov. 4.

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hardreality — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:26:59 GMT

If McCain should lose, It just proves that someone with 4 times the money, and full media bias backing him can barely win an election. It has nothing to do with judging a book by it's cover. Anyone with enough age, wisdom and experience can tell the man is a silver tongued snake. The facts prove that. The poor back him because they want change, but the hard reality is that when the wealthy are taxed, and corporations are taxed who are generally owned by the wealthy, our procducts and services will cost considerably more than any benefit brought by Nobama. How can we vote for a candidate who won't disclose their economic plan? We can't. We deserve better.

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mangomisfit — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:32:06 GMT

I ask everyone...take a look at the Obama and McCain campaigns. Which one did the better job? Which one is more steady? Which one would you want to represent the USA? Which one is a rational thinker? Who will surround himself with intelligent advisors/cabinet members and staff?

One is measured by their speech and actions...take a good look and then decide.

Stop the hatred REP vs DEM...the terrorists are laughing in their little caves...let's show them that we are a UNITED country,

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jpflip — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:32:10 GMT

The commentary is very rascist. It suggests that Barack Obama is a an African-American whom will only cause hate.

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hardreality — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:36:03 GMT

The american public is waking up from all the lies that are catching up with Obama. It is evidenced by Mcain catching up in the polls. Watch and see with your own eyes. I was an Obama supporter, then I started asking questions, questions that Obama couldn't give answers to, from a man who wants to preside over the highest office in the land. Without accountability. Think about it.

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bertmart — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:44:30 GMT

Well it looks like the racecard isn't working anymore and people are fially waking up to choose the best candidate one that has given his life to this country rather than one that uses his realtives to establish patriotism. Change is coming but it is in the form of a proven performer not a rock star actor.

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citizengrassvalley1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:53:49 GMT

I find it amazing that so many seem to think that restructuring the tax percentages in the US is some new or "socialist" idea. We have been paying taxes at differing rates for over a hundred years. Even before Senator McCain was born! Guess what the more you make the higher your taxes are right now. The only problem is the government is not bringing in enough revenue to cover the costs of doing business. It's simple economics. There's only 3 ways to fix an unbalanced budget. One, cut costs, two, raise revenue or three, do both. Part of the problem is no doubt the high costs of various programs, which seems to be McCain's focus. However with Bush's tax cuts to the rich and massive spending on the war and other things, both income and costs are way out of balance. We all expect FEMA to be there for disaster relief, Social Security for our retirement, Medi-Care to cover our health needs, a strong military to protect us and on it goes. That's why we have governments in the first place, because we can't do it all by ourselves. We also live in a Democratic system of government which means no one person can really change anything without gaining cooperation and support from a large majority of the representitives for the people agreeing. What really is happening here is the Republican party is losing support because of their current move to the right. That's why they have lost the majority in Congress. They are in panic mode as one commentary put it. All the racial slurs, unfounded claims and out right lies are not cutting it anymore with millions of Americans. Repeating the same misinformation over and over does not make it true. Saying Obama is not experienced is laughable when Sarah Palin is running for office. Whose kidding who? She was Mayor of a one horse town, then is just barely Governor of one of the smallest states in population in the country. She's already been found guilty of abuse of power in that state. Then Palin and McCain proceed to blame Pres. Bush and the Democrats for all the problems with the economy! Oddly McCain in his own words bcked Pres Bush's polices 90% of the time. Wow, what a maverick he is. McCain's solution to it all is a $5,000 healthcare credit and cut costs. That's it? He never says what costs need to be cut or how to actually find health insurance for an entire family for this $5k amount.

Forget the ten trillion dollar defacit. Palin's solution to it all is to wink and giggle. As Bob Dylan said back in the sixties "the times they are a-changing". Look out it just may be time for President Barack HUSSEIN Obama, and not a moment to soon!

Oh and I don't know anyone who can afford to not work for 6 months to avoid having some other guy not work at all. Besides welfare is harder to get these days and it's a state funded program not Federal.

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irvin078 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:56:30 GMT

Republican! stop faking and fooling people. I am not stupid and ignorant as you might think. Not this time.

My income is now near $ 55,000 and combine together more than $11,000 was already taken out from it for taxes. I am throwing you all period. SAME OLD POLITICS EVERY ELECTION. TAXES, TAXES, TAXES. WHO CARES. GO PLAY DOMINO. WHO WILL BE FIRED THIS SEASONS. PERIOD!

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jack1927 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:07:25 GMT

As a white male, NATIVE OF THIS GREAT UNITED STATES, The only canditate with any EXPERANCE in running a goverment is the Governor from Alaska, not McCain and certainly not Obama Hopefully, voters will enter the booth on Nov 4 with some logic and reality. No President can correct our problems until Congress goes back and correct laws that were passed starting in the late 1988 and blooning throughout the 1990's that gave every crooked financial institution and Country the RIGHT? to destroy our system of government and our system of life. If Obama wins,God help us, who is going to support this country. All Obama talks about is more gifts to those that are now and never have worked to contribute to our system and lifestyle. The long democratic campan exposed a lot about the Clintons, but Obama capatolized on that and unfortuneately his background and direction was not exposed.

The media wants to control, the financial world wants to protect, in many cases , their ill gotten gain, the freeloaders want a larger wagon to ride on. At this point, let us hope.

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RosieAndretti — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:09:55 GMT

citizengrassvalley1

You must be a man....both candidates suck! I voted for the one that's not riding on the tail of Kennedy, Clinton & who is trying to be smooth as MLK! We don't really know Obama.

Those 2 faced democrates Hillary & Bill!

Oprah likes him because his name starts with"O"!

Obama's record breaking donations from where?

I see Obama knows how to spend it.

Sure you can run a well greased campaign when you are paying as much as he is!

Rosieandretti

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RosieAndretti — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:11:36 GMT

irvino78

For you to mention your not stupid means deep down inside you know you are, or you wouldn't have mentioned it.

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:16:28 GMT

America Please wake up and listen to the cause and issues that both candidates have at hand. Mr. McCain is not a very good speaker and can't get his issues accross with out bashing Mr. Obama. That is why he ie behind in the poles and the minds of most all American Citizens. I get the impression that some Americans don't Like Mr. Obama to lead this country because he is Black and that is not the change they want. Yes they want better health care, lower taxes, a end to the 2 wars, and to get a strong holsd on the economy, but some American people can't stand or see the idea of Mr. Obama leading this cause, not because of your so call "He is not experience and ready to lead" but the color of Mr. Obama Skin. I have news for all you raciest out there that call yourselves Americans.... Get Ready because the change is coming and your next president will be Mr. Obama.....A BLACK American MAN That will turn this country around.

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RosieAndretti — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:19:35 GMT

hardreality...I asked questions too. Why did Obama spend so...much money on his campaign?

His wife will kick his ass if he doesn't win! Just another cry baby Hillary in office next to the hubby.

Obama's children don't even care if he's running for President, I saw the Jay Leno show!

That's how out of touch that family is.

It seems the Obama family is all of a sudden trying to catch up & go into peoples homes wow!

I'm so impressed, lets push the PRESENT button 1 more time.

I too am Native American to this country. Be damn if I will allow it to be sold to other countries.

Obama is a mommies boy!

rosiandretti

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talkingtoidiotsofthisusa — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:23:54 GMT

all you osama obama lovers out there wake up and relize that if you truly are a hard working american citizen that does'nt want to see OUR country go down hill you will do the right thing and vote for a true american who will stand up for us. how many times have you ever herd of mccain voting persent on anything. i think osama invented that vote. you want to put someone in the white house that does'nt have the backbone to make an important desicion on key elements that could jepordize the safety of our great country. he talks about the VP candidate mccain chose not having any experience HELLO how much time has he had,less than palin has, and he can't even make a desicion on important (i forgot stupid me) hes has voted,PRESENT!!!!!!!!! we need a president that has some backbone and believe me i'm not a big mccain supporter but i'm choosing the lesser of the two evils. obama has too checkered of a past. lets wait four years so we can see what kind of person he really is. lets see if his past will indeed come back to haunt him. i think it will but time will tell. i want my hard earned money in my wallet so i can pay my debts. like you say this is america where we can excell. those of you who chose not to try get up of that sofa and go to work. i seem to have no problem finding work. its out their but you can't expect the goverment to keep giving out my tax dollars to those who can really work but choose to play the system and sit on their lazy butts and collect welfare checks. i firmly believe in supporting someone if they trully are disabled. but lazy, i have a real problem with that. and if obama gets in more lazy people will get lazier because its the democrats that want you to lay around and have the will take care of you attitude.

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Doug D — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:24:08 GMT

Gee as normal the press will write or say what ever it takes to slam Mc Cain. At 50 years old this years election coverage is by far the most biased BS I have yet to experience. I guess as every where else money rules.

Personally the way the press has handled the "08 campain this year would make me ashamed to be an employee for any of the news media. Freedom of the press YEs, it's as important as any of or other rights. However gust like guns and the second amendment even though it is your right you still have a responsibity to not abuse the right.

Shame on all of you.

Doug D

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waddy84341 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:28:46 GMT

Now that I have absorbed these and other comments from the public I am increasingly encouraged about McCain winning. The last minute votes will do it, and as voters near the voting stands they are going to ask themselves the big question....Do I want a black socialist and his openly racist wife to represent me and my country? Heck no.

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RosieAndretti — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:34:53 GMT

Benedetto34

You are a sleep! Obama has a ear piece telling him what to say, notice how he takes breaks between 3-4 words. Pay close attention. You are fooled again...Obama is still hitting the PRESENT BUTTON.

The woman or man on the other side is telling him what to say in pieces. Watch closely.

When Obama gets on a roll he can speak for himself but he's just another puppet.

Go a head play the he's black card...How pathetic. It's all about who he associates with, his past & future...Obama has a white mother & a black father so fricking what!

I can tell you are voting for him because he has color. Shallow people suck.

He still hits the Present button, still is a mommies boy & someone is telling him word for word what to say.

Clinton set the deck of cards to fall for Bush when he took office ,911 was horrific.

Dems & Rep knew about wall street/banks & did nothing.

Clinton started Fanie Mae & Freddie Mac before leaving his term.

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dgiorg101 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:44:19 GMT

McCain will win because he truly loves this country and wants whats best for America. Obama only loves himself and if he should win will destroy the freedom and integrity of this country. His affililiations and his far left liberal ways are despicable. Those who think think this is about race just want it to be. This country gives everyone the opportunity it deserves, you just have to take it. Go to school, find a job, know what you want and you can obtain it whether you are black ,white or yellow. I am tired of the cries of the rac card. Thats been long gone, but you still want to carry a chip on your shoulder.

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Doc Blue — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:44:29 GMT

To waddy

I would rather have a Bi-Racial Patriot and his proud wife lead this country any day over a crusty old white man and a floozy white woman for VP with with a separatist husband and knocked up teen. No way

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workingfatheroffive — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:46:08 GMT

Anybody who supports McSame after the last 8 years of the Republican disaster must be crazy. It is time to reject trickle down economics and war mongering foreign policy and go back to what made this country great- supporting the middle class. Go Obama.

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tamm — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:48:51 GMT

I agree with ALL of the statements below. I am feel certain that McCain will become the next President of the United States. He has earned the title. He is loyal to this country, has suffered for this country and can think for himself. He is, by far, the absolute best choice for the next leader of this country. Just watch how he handles a delicate situation, with calmness, direction, truth and assertiveness. Obama fumbles and can't think straight. I want a president who is truthful, calm and assertive and who will protect us by all means. That is McCain.

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thedgreisers — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:48:56 GMT

Why are all Republicans so mad and cranky? I know these past eight years have been devastating on our nation but remember you voted for George Bush. Just admit you made the wrong vote choice, both times, and move on. Sit down, have some popcorn and watch the 30 minute Obama program. It will make you feel really good.

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grandma1A — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:49:05 GMT

If McCain's ratings are actually going up it might be becasue people have yet to check out factcheck.org to find that his new ads are all a bunch of untruths. McCain has used his negative campaign so he could stay off the main issues. If McCain and the Republican Party had the issues with Obama such as calling him a terrorist, socialist, marxist, isn't this something they should have looked into long before Obama was able to work himself to the top and run for President of the US. After all, they were the ones WORKING with him all these years and I'd hate to think that our Senators would think that people with these characteristics would be ok working as a Senator, but not as our President. McCain is dividing this country with his anti-American comments. I was once told that if I found someone who had to put me down in order to make themself look good - get them out of my life. Is this not what McCain is doing?

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8ball — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:49:27 GMT

Here are the facts regarding corporate income tax. While America may have the highest corporate income tax rate among the western industrialized nations (30-35% I believe), 96% percent of American corporations pay only 4% or less (according to the GAO). Many pay nothing. Also, 10% of the country controls 90% of the wealth. However that wealthiest 10% carries only 70% of the tax burden.

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Hardreality-

What questions did you ask? What "facts" did you uncover that convince you that Obama lies as much or more tha McCain?

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JGUN-

The current graduated tax system (which is designed to redistribute wealth) was signed into law by one of John McCain's heroes, Teddy Roosevelt. TR was also the great "trust-buster" wasn't he? I guess by your estimation he was a socialist too. Aside from that JGUN, it's quite clear from your post that you know nothing at all about Obama. What facts you describe are patently incorrect, and the points you list as being unknown are actually quite well documented.

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Renophil said -

[The president of the United States has about as much control over the events in the country as a store manager at Sears has over the pricews in their store. ]

The ultimate excuse and rationalization when the president one supported and voted for proves to be an incompetant disaster. Bush was a helpless victim of the unwashed masses and of events. Oh brother.

[Last I read, our government is supposed to make and enforce laws and keep the citizens,( legal ones not combatants or illegal aliens )safe and insure our inalienable rights. ]

The Constitution does not protect only citizens of the United States. ALL persons residing or traveling within the borders of this country are protected by the Constitution, legal or illegal. This is actually one of the questions on the U.S. Citizenship examination.

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Paulte said-

[The Muslim world will not take him seriously and there will be another 9/11.]

Let's not forget that THE 9/11 occurred when a very Republican Administration, Congess and Supreme Court was in power. Muslim terrorists obviously didn't take them very seriously. A more intelligent approach to dealing with our enemies is in order.

[The stock market will tank and the economy will go into a tailspin.]

It already has...under the current administration.

[There will be a resurgence of the white supremacist right and ultimately Obama will be assassinated. ]

So we are going to let white supremecists hold reign over our country and who we elect for president? If in fact there are people in this country who wish to assasinate the people's choice of president, then they are terrorists of the worst kind, and we should hunt them down and kill them with as much determination as we would al Qaeda or any member of any group that attacks America and Americans. I find it interesting that a person with conservative leanings such as yourself, would be so willing to roll over in the face of such a threat.

[This is the consequence of stupid Americans voting for an empty suit! Thank you very much!]

I voted for your "empty suit." Would you like to debate the facts with me? I would caution, however, that you are off to a really bad start.

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Almost every anti-Obama statement I have read in this thread reveals a rather alarming lack of knowledge about the man, his platform, and the facts. I suspect this is due to a preference by those people to take the descriptions of Obama by Republican pundits, Sarah Palin, and John McCain himself as fact. If this is so, then those people will never know what truely lies beneath the web of spin and will be doomed to cast their votes based on misinformation, and mischaracterizations.

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beannemarie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:50:25 GMT

Any of you virginians out there that work in the shipyard....if Obama wins I have one word for you.....unemployed!........He plans to cut the military defense spending by 25%...what does that equate to......shipyard spending cuts equals your job....but worse we will go into the defenslessness that the Clinton years gave us..bad cia info..unable to respond adaquately to terrorists attacks as eveident in the fact he did NOTHING...NO-THING....after the Cole was attacked.... and we will be well...sitting ducks...........so put your ducks in a row, put country first and vote for Mccain

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Doc Blue — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:51:10 GMT

Who cares what any of the polls say. Having been raised in AL and traveled this country the fact is Tueday will be close simply because one candidate is Bi-racial and the other is white. Unfortunately I do not believe White folk in this country have changed very much, which is why the so called polls are bouncing all over the place. Has nothing to do with the issues or the platforms cause they haven't changed in 35 years on each side. change your hearts white people...then the polls might tell us the truth

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joforis57 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:53:51 GMT

I hae watched closely and listened intently to each candidate. Here are my thoughts. the media is strictly for Obama and they have proven that in their reports, interviews and media coverage. You are biased and that is sad because you, of all people should not reveal your bias toward either candidate.

I have heard the falsehoods on both parts and the horrible attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin. Ask yourselves why the Democratic party insists on tearing this lady apart? Well, here is the answer because they are really afraid of her abilities. She is smart, tough and will stand up for the people.

I am firmly for McCain and Palin and let me just say this, all of the Obama/Biden supporters are really going to be shocked when they fianlly see Obama is not going to stand up to his monumentalcampaign promises but it will be to late then, now won't it? And yes, he does wear an earpiece instructing him what to say. Look closely media!

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life2go — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:53:58 GMT

This is my view...yes the Economy sucks right now..and things weren't handled well building up to this point...but...I believe that a lot has to do with the WAR that we SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED and that responsibilty fell on Clinton..or better yet where CLINTON FAILED US. Bush has been called a warmonger and numerous other names, but atleast since he has been President we haven't been attacked on US soil. Yes we have lost numerous people over in Iraq and Afghanistan (and every one is heartbreaking), and I haven't always argreed with how Bush has handled it, but HE ATLEAST DID SOMETHING. Clinton did do NOTHING!!!...the barracks, the embassies, the first WTC, the USS Cole....all while DOWNSIZING OUR MILITARY. So 9-11 was like the massive carwreck that jammed everything up...and here we are years later still trying to clean up the mess, with all the little wrecks that followed. And I hate to say this but I fear it might be true. Economic failure was Osama bin Laden goal...what we have to ask ourselves is... it might have taken a few years...but did he in the long run...Succeed? Pulling our guys home and doing nothing won't fix it. Sometimes you have to stand and fight.

You have to look at the whole picture and how everything is connected. The Economy doesn't stand as a problem all by itself. Yes, it is connected with the war...we all have heard how much is being spent over there. And yes that number stinks and it should probably be handled a little differently and wouldn't it be nice to use all that money at home.

So the LAST THING I WANT is ANOTHER PRESIDENT THAT WILL DO NOTHING. He talks good, the world seems to like him...but he feels like another Clinton to me. Say the things that are going to make people FEEL better, not do anything that will upset the other countries...a people pleaser. Especially as President I believe you have to be willing to make the hard (and unpopular decisions), I don't think Obama is up for it. You can't live life walking that PC line...and I don't want a President that sits on the fence.

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av74 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:54:08 GMT

Benedetto34, seems you have FAILED to mention that Mr. Obama is actually mixed not just black as you stated. Hummm.... who"s rascist now.... Its is very sad to me to see that clearly people of all color will vote just for that reason only.

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mnazfl — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:55:29 GMT

I cannot believe the misunderstanding that surrounds Barack's tax plan. Since when, haven't we had a progressive tax system? His only change would be to quit favoring the wealthy (those earning over $200,000.) Teddy Roosevelt introduced progressive taxes and it has been a fact of life ever since. Since that time, what has been intruded into this system are loopholes for the very wealthy and the large, successful corporations. We own a small business that sometimes, on a good year, nets $100,000. Half of that goes to taxes. I worked for a large, multimillion dollar corporation, international, half their employees were overseas. This company always netted at least $5,000,000 profit and paid zero taxes because of government subsidies for all the good things they did. That isn't right and it is a McCain/Bush idea of creating jobs. It hasn't worked during the last eight years.

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Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:57:32 GMT

I'm 44yrs old, single, white, female, no children, a LIFE member of the NRA AND an avid hunter. I share this because a topic that no one in the media talks about is the fact that Obama has made it his mission for years attacking the Second Amendment. Go to www.nra.org and look at the laundry list of things he wants outlawed.......namely our right to keep and bear arms even inside our homes for protection.

It's okay for our US Troops, beginning at age 18, to protect these shores and give people like Barack Obama the 'right' to spew his rhetoric but he wants to make it illegal for those very individuals to own ANY firearm once they are on US soil. Hmmmm.

This man flat out lied to McCain about the public funding and the $600Mil is a gross misuse of money from struggling citizens. How about the lawsuit regarding Obama's birth certifcate? Indonesia, is it? If anyone is racist it is Barack and he's been the one playing it.

His camp doesn't make a big to-do about his Arab heritage. In fact, they don't even go there. He's more Arab than African in lineage so why not celebrate that? We all know why.

I voted first thing Monday morning....first Monday of early voting. Have made phone calls at the Dallas County Republican Party headquarters and will continue till Nov. 4th. I do not believe the media polls as they are very slanted. My belief is that Republicans are in stealth mode and will flood the voting polls on Election Day.

There is only one person QUALIFIED to be Commander-in-Chief and that is John McCain and there is only one candidate with Executive Experience and that person is Sarah Palin. McCain is a very wealthy man and can more than afford to buy whatever time on any media outlet but he has kept his word to us citizens and used the 'public funding' for his campaign. His word is his bond and here in Texas if a man doesn't have his word he has nothing.

McCain has never been nor is on the 'Comeback Trail'. He is the only man qualified to run this country and come November 5th the word 'NObama' will resonate thoughout this land!

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montanaborn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:57:40 GMT

The color of a man's skin has no bearing whatsoever on my decision. You want to talk about qualifications? Why is everyone comparing Sarah Palin to Barak Obama on this? HE is running for President, she is not. How can a man that has not spent more than 2 years in any one of his political positions be qualified to run this country? Would a mail room employee become the CEO of a major company in less than 6 years? We're talking about putting a junior senator as Commander if Chief for goodness sake. The man has no idea how to run anything and this is who is supposedly in the lead for being the most powerful man in the free world? He isn't even tough enough to defend his own past. The media alone have already elected the man and covered up the worst about him. We don't know even half of the truth about him.

We have 2 choices for president, not 3. They are both men. One is a man who has loved his country enough to fight and selflessly risk his life for it. His faithfulness to his country and his flag has never wavered. The other refused to salute the flag of our country, wants to change our national anthem, would not swear on the bible when he took office, and lies every time a camera is in his face. Hmm.... Is it really so tough a decision? It will be a sad and frightening day for our country if Obama is elected president. It has nothing, I repeat, nothing to do with race.

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Fritz1234 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:57:57 GMT

McCain will win? Did you people actually read the article? I see some real grasping for straws in the comments below. You don't want a black socialist running the country but you would take a white fascist instead? FYI I am white and am not so insecure to worry about what race is running the country. Oh that's right Obama is actually half-white. What a delima.

As for a socialist you must be joking. If you make that claim than you must admit that GWB is a Nazi. Sound ludicrous? Yes as ludicrous as calling Obama a socialist.

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joforis57 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:58:49 GMT

Please stop your nasty comments about McCain and Palin and especially the comment about her daughter. You are supposed to be an adult and your comments do not reflect that. You should be ashamed of yourself. You are one of the many that will be very sad if Se. Obama and his party are elected. What really sickens me is that the nerve of Se. Obama trying to relate himself to the Kennedys. They are not and we are not in for another 'camelot" so grow up!

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:26 GMT

America. Bid deal....McCain was a prisoner of War. Yes he will die for his country. He didn't do anything that any american soldier wouldn't have done in the situation. 1000's of American soldiers have died and been in prisoner camps in the many wars we have faught in. I guess that qualify them to lead the country Also right. Let's give our American troop atleast the dignity to know that while they are over seas dying for our country that their families will not be back home struggling that they have been for the last 8 years. With McCain that's another 4 years of no health care, higher taxes for the poor and middle class, fighting wars that we have no business being in, and a really screwed up econmy that McCain wouldn't have the clue of turning around. Mrs. Oatin...she's just someone McCain added to his ticket to sway the women votes that Hillary left out there. The thought of her being the leader of this country is sickning. She needs to stay in Alaska and get her personal life in other before she even think about help run a country with many issues and with millions and millions of people.

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rex w young — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:02:44 GMT

In reading some of the comments that I have read, the lack of intelligence scares the living hell out of me. Where do these anti-Obama people live, under rocks. I'm a 66 year old White man living in Arizona and know that a McCain presidency would just about destroy this great country of ours. His temper does not allow him to think straight, Just the thought of a Balck man being president is bring out the underlining racism in this country. We need someone with a brain. Would you hire a person who was second to last in his class (McCain) or the person who was first (Obama.). To the stupid peson that thinks the man standing next to him with an ear plug is telling Obama what to say, that person is a Secret Service agent protecting Obama from the likes of you.

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LynnMH — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:08:59 GMT

MC Cain will definitely win on this one, hav eyou all forgotten 9/11 hmmmmmmm why doyou think we are all safe of course it is because of bush, If clinton would of done his part and tightened up the borders when he was in we wouldnt have had all this problem, now look at us, they are all living in our country using our system only to find out later they will bomb us again,

I am not racisist ,I feel everyone has to have their chance, but, come on here, We have troops fighting for us , and they have been fighting for our freedom since the attack. We need someone in there who knows what he is doing, they all say they will do this and that once they are in and look at us, just politics, clinton kept taken more and more, all they want is money, and out money, and the goverment is still take out money to feed all these people who dont want to work .

All these teenagers getting pregnant and our system is showing them the wrong message that it is ok to bring kids in to this world when they are not ready too bring them in and all us who ar eworking our butts off are taken care of them and its so sad, The elderly cannot get any help here either how fair is that, My mother is 85 and has been turned down for yrs. totally not right.

WE are not out of the woods yet, they are waiting for another time to get us again, Watch out for Russia, !! We need a change yeah your right ,but, a tighter budget, stop spending on these foolish things and get the act together;

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8ball — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:01 GMT

Turth Will Be Told-

[WHY DOESN'T Obama DENOUNCE ACORN???]

Why doesn't McCain? McCain has praised ACORN and is also a longstanding supporter. Obama's connections to ACORN are no tighter than are McCains.

The evidence revealed that those three individuals, (and probably others) were not guilty of any sort of conspiracy, but rather filled in the list with bogus names with the intent of getting paid for work they were too lazy to do. THEY were exposed by ACORN. Further, no matter how obvious a fradulant application looks to ACORN, they are not allowed, by federal law, to alter or discard it. The confirmation of the accuracy of a voter application is the responsibility of Fed.

Besides, do you really think that someone is actually going to be stupid enough to go to the poll and try to cast a vote as "Mickey Mouse?"

If you want a better system, then have voter registration be handled automatically according to census and IRS data. This method would be much more efficient, reliable, and cheaper. Unfortunately this would mean that a lot more elderly and lower income voters will be registered, and Republicans will never stand for that.

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kishaw249 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:40 GMT

Joforis 57 wrote: "I have heard the falsehoods on both parts and the horrible attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin. Ask yourselves why the Democratic party insists on tearing this lady apart? Well, here is the answer because they are really afraid of her abilities. She is smart, tough and will stand up for the people."

Are you serious. The democratic party is tearing Sarah Palin apart? Last time I checked it was the republican party (McCain staff) that ripped Sarah apart. Smart????Are you serious? She only has a degree in Journalism that took her 5+ years to complete. She can't have an interview without father McCain by her side, She says things that contradict McCain...I can go on and on. Sarah as the next president...I don't think so. I will not be voting for McCain/Palin. He can't even run a campaign right.....why would I trust him with my country.

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cadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:42 GMT

I am undecided as to whom I will vote for, however no part of my decision is based on the candidate being black or white. It is sad that so many black Americans think it actually is the main reason why most whites would not vote for Obama.

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:13:20 GMT

I wouldn't care and don't care what the race of Obama is. I feel America should Elect the best person for the job of President of this country based on the issues at hand. I don't know about the rest of you but i'm sick and tired if the rollercoaster ride of the market, the high cost of health care, high cost of oil, unemploymen, people losing there homes and the government giving these banks billions of dollars so that the big wigs can go vacation at resorts. Should have let them sink!!!! and gave the money to who really needs it.... The American People. Just hope the next president will do more than talk the talk. How about walk the walk and get America back to the beautiful country it is. God I'm proud to be an American!!!!

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HOPEFULBUTREALISTIC — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:16:59 GMT

Did you hear McCain say, "You're all Joe the Plumber." Mr. McCain I'm no Joe the Plumber. I have a degree in my profession, I pay my taxes. If I didn't, I wouldn't be stupid enough to broadcst it across the country. The fact that McCain thinks we are stupid enough to listen to Joe after he's been outed shows that me what he thinks of middle-class Americans

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Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:18:18 GMT

Doesn't matter the skin color of Obama as he is truly mixed in ethnicities. What does matter is his deceit. Period. He refuses to be up front about questions we Americans have about who he really is and his associations. He 'pays' people to work at election offices and polling places..............why if he is so great?

If Obama was such a great man then why aren't people simply volunteering? Seems bribery/greasing palms is something he's familiar with. If his mouth is moving, he's lying.

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nmasnmdfnmfnm — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:22:46 GMT

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:23:25 GMT

Hello people,

first of all we middle class americans are currently paying a tax rate equalled to the tax rate when Reagan was president. Secondly I don't live under a rock. Thirdly the reason I can not vote for Obama is because of his lack of experience. 3 yr Senator does not qualify for excutive experience. Palin has more experience then he does. Add to the fact that he has done absolutly nothing while he was senator. Chicago murder rate up 18% since last year according to Chicago Tribune. State pension fund is billions in the hole. Chicago school system one of the worse in the country. Muncipility sales tax one of the highest in the country approching almost 11%. So what rock have you been hiding under? What accomoplishments has he done? He can't fix Illinois how can you expect him to fix America? You must be one of those board members that keeps hiring those CEO's to bankrupt the company then give them a golden parachute. I feel like Obama is talking a good talk. But he has never exceplified the qualification to follow through with any of his plans. He did the same thing for Illinois and we can see the results.

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:24:19 GMT

nmasnmdfnmfnm. It's people like you that has this country screwed up. I hope you choke on your silly racisim and die you ***

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nmasnmdfnmfnm — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:25:40 GMT

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callyn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:26:49 GMT

To those of you that continue to make these obsurd comments about Barack Obama...I challenge you to do this...find me one piece of evidence that Barack would not or did not salute the flag, wants to change our anthem, and one of you had the nerve to call him an "Arab"? Let me tell you this, even with Barack's family history which mind you doesnt say he is an Arab...his stepfather was Muslim and had him attend a Muslin school for 1 year. He spent most of his schooling in Catholic schools, in America. John McCain and his Buddy George Bush are more Arab than Barack Obama. The fact that the Arab's are chief investors in Bushs' oil company, there are more conspiracies involving the recent Republican Administration than there will ever be against Barack Obama. I am so sick of the attacks on Barack, that is why McCain is behind in the polls now. He refused to focus on his campaign and just focused on Barack and the BS lies that obviously some of you believe. Do you honestly think if this man is not a citizen of the United States that Hilary wouldve let him get the nomination, why hasnt John McCain brought it up? If McCain is so faithful to his country, he would let a non-American run against him? Come on now, get real. Why cant any of attack Barack's health plan, or tax decreases instead of his nationality? Oh, because there is nothing bad to say about Barack's plan unless you make over $250K a year. Just sit back and watch...this is the Democrats year. I know all of you are reaching for things to say about Barack but the truth is....he is going to be the next president----suck it up! He is an American citizen of the United States. And to the idiots that said he is going to be disqualified b/c he is a non-citizen...go do the research- judges are throwing those cases out like old socks. There is no ligitmacy to those claims, no basis, and most importantly---no proof. Oh and one last thing, about Mr Ayers, does anyone realize that he is a Professor at a College. If he is such a terrorist, why are we allowing him to teach students? Barack is a Senator from that State will a lot of ties to education in Chicago, why are you people making everything he does seem suspicius. McCain is a foot soldier for Bush...I wish someone you would get your way and let McCain in, so he can privitze social security, keep us in Iraq for 100 yeards, incrase your taxes, etc etc and make all of you regret your choice. But at least we dont have to worry about that-----GO BARACK, YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!

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myagbby — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:27:17 GMT

This is so typical(according to the history) that after 8 years of Republican president. It is about time to change to Democrate president, especially the country isn't doing so well. Whoever the candidate represents the Democratic party should win, period.

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:27:17 GMT

nmasnmdfnmfnm if i was to run into you on the street i would beat the crap out of you. No take that back.... I would knock some since into that shallow racist head of yours

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callyn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:27:53 GMT

Someone actually posted the word, *** on here???? Burn in hell you biggot!

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cadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:32 GMT

A sad insecure individual that spends his time promoting hate so that he can find other insecure sad people to make him or her feel better about being so empty.

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kfw4343 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:35 GMT

life2go must be kidding. We were attacked on George Bush's watch after warnings in July 01 that an administration with any insight (read that half a brain) would have paid attention to. The Iraq War has allowed our ONLY real enemy, Osama Bin Laden, to escape unharmed. North Korea had a much bigger standing army, its dicatator was much more obnoxious and it was much farther along in nuclear capability. So, why didn't we intervene there? As for base closures, they picked up speed during GHW Bush's term and were abetted by the Republican majority in Congress beginning in 1994. I know, since I was AD USAF colonel when Williams AFB, AZ was slated for closure in 1990, then helped close it down. The Iraq war has lost us valuable military men and women, decimated the ranks of the Guard and Reserves, exhausted materiel sources and the cost of the war has put purchasing of F22 and F35 advanced generation fighters on a critically short track. Worse, it has also demonstrated our weaknesses to our enemies. Meanwhile, China and Russia have no problem buying their advanced fighters. We Need to be prepared for ALL possible opponents and those two countries have the destructive capability that makes the terrorists look like choirboys. Sen McCain has given great service to the country but no longer is capable to lead. His poor judgement is selecting Gov Palin (political and not country first) and his peripatetic and irrational changes in positions make him a very uncertain and possilby dangerous president. We have seen in Bush what a president can do who Will Not make objective and rational decisions. Moreover, his scurrilous, nasty and low brow attacks on Obama after saying repeatedly that he would run an honorable campaign shows that prevarication, or any thing else that's needed, is now ok with him. It Is dishonorable and would have been beneath him in times past, when he was a straight talker. It is time we had a president that was intelligent and could make rational, objective decisions for the good of the country.

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thatguy55 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:30:54 GMT

Rex Young derides the intelligence of McCain supporters , yet obviously is not sharp enough to activate the spell check on his computer. Someone with a brain?? McCain is a former fighter pilot,Do you sir have ANY inkling of what it takes to GET to flight school, let alone through it?

Obama has made more irresponsible, impossible to fill campain promises than any one before him. So the "something for nothings" will line up for their imaginary freebies.

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nmasnmdfnmfnm — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:32:57 GMT

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Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:33:04 GMT

Why does it matter how long it took Sarah Palin to get her college degree? She had a plan and saw it to fruition. I know of a dentist that was in the military first, decided to become a dentist and it took him over 11yrs to get his doctorate (general dentist) because of all the moving to this base and that.

Does that make him any less a doctor or any less a person because he didn't get his degree in 8yrs nor has the degree from a prestigeous dental school? It takes alot more than a Harvard degree to be impressive. A certificate of education does not represent who a person is on the inside. Their 'actions' do.

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:34:00 GMT

that's right nmasnmdfnmfnm hide behide your keyboard like the biggit and coward you are. Hey did you know that racial intimidation is a crrime?

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Wounded_Vet(American Defender) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:34:13 GMT

To nmasnmdfnmfnm.If you are so tired of the diversity of this great nation go to WWW-RACIST-ARE-STUPID-IDIOTS.com You are a coward and a uneducated Monkey that have not figure out how to do anything except Hunt and drive old rusting pickups because you do not have the financial means to do better! I bet the is people of color on your favorite sport team! Lets take away all the people of color out of the USA then lets see where you and your No dental plan having, highschool drop out filthy little cavemen will be! America don't want you Europe don't want you but Africa would give you a place to live and clothe you! Hey I know it really upsets you that 98% of the Black Race is more intelligent then you and contribute more then you and the others like you to America. In the heat of Battle and you have no more ammunition would you accept a bullet from a N_I_G_G_E_R or would your pride allow you to dies! Jesus was born in Bethlahem but Mary and Joseph wandered from Ethiopia to Bethlehem go figure YOU DEVIL! May Hell embrace you as one of his own

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thatguy55 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:34:27 GMT

bennedetto34......Maybe you could knock some SENSE in to him while you are at it, Hopefully Obama kin git yu sum edjakashun!

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rdonath — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:34:52 GMT

<tamm> if McCain's election campaign is an example of him thinking for himself, God help us all if he's elected.

By ANY measure, his has been the most incredibly negative, hatefull, undisciplined campaign run in a VERY long time (perhaps EVER). I'm 55 and cannot remember one presidential election campaign EVER run as negative as this one. Yes, Obama too has at times stretched the truth, sometimes provided false arguments, but not NEARLY to the degree, quantity nor pomposity of McCain's campaign this election cycle.

At least Obama puts out many very positive ads and messages in addition to his negative ads in response to McCains. I have NEVER ONCE this election cycle seen or heard a positive McCain ad. Not ONCE!

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beannemarie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:39:06 GMT

O is a Smoooth talker..he looks good up there on stage and he says just what people with itchy ears want to hear...only problem is...a real leader a true leader has to make the tough decisions, and even sometimes has to go against the grain..against popular opinion...well take Lincoln for instance....he was NOT popular during his time...but he had to make a very hard decision to save the Union...his belief was that America would be better if it were united...so what did he do? He used the slave trade as an issue to get England on his side...thats the only reason he used the slave trade.....however, most people from the north reconized that slavery was evil and they were willing to die to free those people down south..( some of which were my great great grand parents).with the reward of keeping the union intact......Lincoln was a Republican........He had republican ideaoligies.........He believed ALL men were created equal... He believed in our constituation that everyone had the right to life, liberty and the pursuite of happiness... But his main goal was to keep the union united.Yet he was not popular and infact he was murdered because of his views.....

Now take Reagan...A Republican...he was definatly not popular in fact I can remember SNL being relentless on him and Nancy...it was shameful...Reagan believed in trickle down economy and quess what ...it worked...and quess when it kicked in?....during the Clinton years.....yes thats right folks just in time for Clinton to take the credit...oh and by the way it was Clinton who did away with the laws that protected our money in the market....he allowed the wall st and banker sharks to gamble with our money....that was NOT sopose to happen...so you can blame Clinton for this nice little mess were in..( just watch it on 20/20).and Obama is going to council with Clinton...oh God help us all!!!!!!!! But back to my point about Reagan...He was unliked ..he was made fun of and so was Lincoln and NOW well now they are veiwed as one of the best presidents that we ever had..HmMMMM........... makes me wonder about all this rhetoric about Bush..seems the more the liberals hate a Republican president the more history reveals just what a great president they were...The more the liberals worship a president the more history sees them for just what they were a puppet that was only in the game for themselves.........

so if you want an actor a puppet and want to be jobless and opened for terrorists attackes and defeat in the war then vote for O

if you want a true leader ...a tested leader.....a proven leader.....a maverick in the true sense of the word... a leader who has worked with both parties to cause change in washington.....a leader who is not simply present but truley engaged........then vote for Mccain

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8ball — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:39:14 GMT

Life2go said-

[This is my view...yes the Economy sucks right now..and things weren't handled well building up to this point...but...I believe that a lot has to do with the WAR that we SHOULD HAVE PREVENTED and that responsibilty fell on Clinton..or better yet where CLINTON FAILED US.]

The current administration has been in power eight years. That's far more than enough time to take responsibility for its own actions and the state of this country.

[Clinton did do NOTHING!!!...the barracks, the embassies, the first WTC, the USS Cole....]

I believe "the barracks" you are referring to was Reagan. And he did nothing. 'Clinton' was successful at catching the perpetrators and planners of the first WTC. It's actually a fascinating story, on how do do this sort of thing.

Regarding the Kenyan embassy and the Cole, these events carried into the next (Bush) administration, and though it would have been great if the perps of those evetns had been caught within the few waning months of the Clinton administration. hey were not. But then, it's been over seven years since 911, and Bush hasn't caught Osama bin Laden yet either.

As for the downsizing of the military, that was actually started by George, H. W. Bush, and was continued into the Clinton administration and Gingrich congress. BTW, early in his administration, Clinton asked the Republican led congress for an increase in anti-terrorism funding, but was refused.

So, while Republican Senators, like John McCain, and Republican Congressmen like Viet Nam war hero Randy "Duke" Cunningham were supporting defence industry contractors for the high profile glamor weapon systems like the B-2 bomber, they were refusing an increase in funding for fighting the real enemy, fundamentalist terrorism. BTW, you might know that Randy Cunningham was found guilty of taking kickbacks from defense industry contractors and was sent to prison.

Whatever contribution Clinton had to the current state of affairs, it is miniscule compared to the damage done by the current adminsitration, and the Republican old guard in congress.

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Rick12 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:39:15 GMT

The idea that we still have undecided voters in this country is amazing to me. There couldnt be a more defined difference between these two candidates. Im a regestered Republican, Mccain was never my first choice, but he's the only choice available to me at this point help slow this countrys inevitable slide towards Socialism. The CHANGE has been coming for years. More and more in every election, voters are not voting for our country, they're voting themselves benefits no matter whose pocket the money comes from.

By the way, the Racist comments are sickening, crawl back under your rock.

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holmeed — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:40:36 GMT

Obama does NOT deserve to inherit this mess the neo cons created. Lets get McBush in and watch this country shut down. This is what it deserves. This is what its people deserve. Idiots. I, like millions am ASHAMED to be a Ameican today. Your kids futures are doomed and I could not be happier about that. This era of Americans is the most selfish, unintelligent, corrupt, immoral and dishonest ever.

The whole world is still laughing

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MotherOfOne28 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:41:37 GMT

It's is sad that people have to resort to these type of name calling because they are afraid of change, afraid of what a black man can actually do for America. "masnmdfnmfnm"why are you trying to return to something that cause so many so much pain. Are you really that afraid that Mr. Obama will prove that black people are not all lazy and are not just looking for a hand out. Are you afraid that he might just be among the best if not the best president America has ever had; Or is it that you are just simple an IGNORANT person that we should just all ignore?

Obama will win unless they somehow rig this election or people like you run scared and vote for someone else because he has your skin colour.

CHANGE WILL HAPPEN

Obama/Biden "08"

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:41:47 GMT

Hey thatguy55 maybe your wife can stay out my bed. by the way as you are kissing her, how do i taste?

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floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:43:04 GMT

Miss300, I hate to tell you this, but Palin isnt sure of the description as VP. I dont care if it took her awhile to get a degree, as long as she comes out with knowledge. Telling 3rd graders that she's going to be, "...the boss of the senate." Is down right scarey. Is she really that stupid, or just planning a senatorial coup d'etat?

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:45:47 GMT

thatguy55 come November 5th i will be kicked back smoking my cuban cigar and you will be somewhere trying to figure out how you going to kill yourself after McCain loses. We won't need Jed Bush and the state of Florida for this victory. No Chads here...ha hahhahahhaha

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floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:46:01 GMT

Rick12, The Bush disorganization has done more to slide us toward socialism that any other in history. Hes grown gov't by 40%, thats never happened before in history, and McCain has been with him 93% of the way.

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old fat guy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:47:55 GMT

I am A proud American,Therefore:

I will not vote for a man that spent 20 years listening to the hate speech of Jerimia Wright.

That is all any thinking person needs to consider

Obama has the endorsement of every terrorist nation and leader

How much of his money comes from the middle east?

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greghi — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:48:42 GMT

After reading these bloggers ariticles you just have to wonder. If you think black are that dumb to vote for him just because he is black than you are wrong . If that were the case Jssee Jackson would have been president when he ran (duh). We live in a world where some whites are afraid of blacks because of the sterotypicial image that society has displayed. People fear what they do not know . Its ok black people won't eat you. Ask yourself haters why do I hate something I don't know . How many of you have black friends? How many of you have ever spoken to a black person? This is scarry people evovle

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lilylilac — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:50:25 GMT

What an election this will be. I have been undecided for quite some time however my mind is now made up. I am one American who is sick and tired of all the bipartisan bickering that goes on in our government and that is why nothing and I do mean NOTHING ever gets accomplished. We need to wipe out the entire group and start fresh. And Obama isn't black nor is he white, he is both, which is something many people seem to forget. He may not have as much experience as some would like but we have to start somewhere and it has to be better than what we've been dealing with for the last eight years. It is time for a change and I for one, am willing to take a chance. If we don't like what we see, there is another election in 4 years and the AMERICAN people can make a change. This undecided is voting Obama.

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teacher1961 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:51:09 GMT

I certainly hope the comeback happens. Last night, it was suggested that the payment for Harvard came from an organization that isn't a favorable one. If this is true, I think you owe it to the voters to expose this before Tuesday. I really worry that we are going to elect someone who wants to destroy our country and take us into a one world society. teacher1961

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:46 GMT

Well America may the best person win on November 4th Whoever the next president shall be, we should all support our leader 100% and help turn our precious country "The United States Of America" around. I Am Proud to be an American!!!!!!!!!!

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Research&Read — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:56 GMT

EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION......Reading these comments just reinforces the fact that people need to go back to the fundamentals of basic schooling, which are RESEARCH, READ,THINK and then SPEAK.....With the Internet so easily available, there should be NO OTHER CHOICE about who should be the next Commander in Chief....& REX YOUNG hit it right on the nose..McCain finished 800 out 850 in his class..... If anyone reads Obama plans for the country they would see that it would benefit everyone. It's design to bring fairness back to the middle class people, who this country prospers off of. McCain's voting record should make the choice easy...HE VOTED 90% OF THE TIME WITH BUSH!!!!! Unless you are happy with the way country has been going for the past 8 years and you are not suffering from the rising cost of everything, the lost of jobs, companies going under, people losing their homes...then by all means, McCain is your guy!....But for the majority of us who are suffering, we see things alot clearer and not just the color of his skin or his name!.........OBAMA!!! To learn, you have to read!

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:54:58 GMT

This is the worst thread I have ever read and am now ashamed as well. You know this page can be read by over 6 Billion people, right?

Stop with the chimps, wife posts, personal attacks and honestly think about WHY we are here, reading about these politicians. This thread is a perfect example of how tense and volatile our current mindset is, and it's destroying any potential EITHER candidate has to accomplish anything when elected.

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mikekoro — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:55:08 GMT

I hope and think that Americans are waking up and realizing that Obama is a wolf hiding in sheeps clothing so he can destroy them from with-in and that people better open up there eyes.

His Father was a Muslim from Kenya and his mother was an American Atheist from Kansas. How does a kid, living in Africa, and then moving to Hawaii with his grandparents, find a way to go to Harvard? Were his father and grandparents wealthy? I don't think so. Obama now lives in a $1.4 milllion house obtained by a weathy fundraiser, how?

Obama worked as a civil rights activist in Chicago and he NEVER held a productive job or received a pay check that was not Government funded or taxpayer supported. The presidency is not a civil rights position nor is it subject to affimative action set asides, on-the-job training won't cut it. He has minimal state and less national level experience.

He belonged to a church for 20 years that HATED Whites, Jews and blamed America for all of the worlds faults. His church and the members cheered after hearing vitriolic tirades against the United States.

Obama has voted for bigger government and higher taxes, also voting for legislation to reduce the fight on terrorism and to protect our borders and national interests.

But isn't it a comfort that he is a good orator? I would not let Obama drive a school bus, let alone try and guide our wonderful country. Wise up America and put the pieces together !!!

God Bless America **** JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT ****

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trudeau — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:55:59 GMT

The idea that someone who-

a) Has NO concept of the principles upon which this country was founded on.

b) Sees no distinction between the concept of change and constitutional upheaval

b) Has little if any grasp that the the Warren Court of the 60's was not a proactive court of fundamental change

d) fails to comprehend that China is still under a Totalitaian form of Government

e) In short is so fundamentally unqualified to lead any nation as to represent our "Nero"

The fact he was nominated for President ,let alone supported by the huudled masses, is an indictment of us,not him, as citizens. This my friends threatens to be an abdication of logic and civic responsibility of overwhelming proportion.

In short wake up America!

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bennedetto34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:56:05 GMT

By the Way..... OBAMA 08

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777jsw — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:57:54 GMT

Let's just promise everyone everything. The rich will get poor, the middle class will be the poorest, and the poor will make out like bandits. I don't know who would want to have a business anymore as far as small business goes.It'll be easier to let the government pay our way with all the new programs and money the former "rich" people will pay for. Then we can go back to spending more than we have and not be responisible for our actions. As a small business owner, I will close my doors, collect my SS earler, and live on government programs and suck it up for all I can. Heck, why not? It's what everyone wants.

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kat48315 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:58:09 GMT

ELECTION 2008

Yes, Barack Obama really is

a Manchurian candidate

Exclusive: David Kupelian shows how senator

uses envy and guilt to make believers of millions

Posted: October 29, 2008

10:32 am Eastern

By David Kupelian

"If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide." – Abraham Lincoln

As Election Day rapidly approaches, many Americans are wondering why so many of their countrymen reject a genuine war hero with decades of experience, one whose pro-life, limited-government values pretty much reflect those of Middle America. Instead, these same countrymen are enthralled with a man who not only has no experience or qualifications for the job, but who is, in fact, the most radically left-wing major-party presidential candidate of our lifetime, having been mentored and supported for decades by terrorists (Ayers), communists (Davis), America-hating racists (Wright) and criminals (Rezko).

Doesn't make much sense, does it?

After all, in past presidential contests, Americans have flatly rejected ultraliberal candidates like McGovern, Mondale and Dukakis – and those guys weren't nearly as radicalized as Obama, who the nonpartisan National Journal rates as having the most left-wing voting record in the entire U.S. Senate – even more so than socialist Bernie Sanders! Moreover, recently it's been proven, despite his campaign's denials, that Obama was indeed a member of the socialist "New Party." And Obama himself confesses that during his college days he intentionally sought out Marxists as friends.

So, how do we explain all this? Why are so many of us eager to turn our nation, the greatest and noblest on earth, over to an angry-at-America, hardcore left-wing "change agent" who will – with the help of a like-minded, Democrat-dominated Congress and a liberal-activist federal judiciary – bring about radical "change" to every area of our lives? Just consider:

Obama is the most pro-abortion presidential candidate in history, having announced publicly: "The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act." This would remove all restrictions on abortion, including partial-birth abortion and parental notification laws, making America the abortion capital of the world. Of course, you know what kind of Supreme Court justices he would nominate, which as I have pointed out previously would end all hope of overturning Roe v. Wade in our lifetimes.

He's hands-down the most pro-homosexual candidate in history, promising to back virtually the entire radical "gay rights" agenda, including the complete repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, essentially throwing open the door to gay marriage in all 50 states. And, as he proclaims in his "open letter to the LGBT community": "I have also called for us to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." That will allow and encourage overt homosexuality throughout the armed forces, something military experts have long maintained will destroy the very fabric of America's armed services.

Sounds bad for Judeo-Christian values, you say? Dr. James Dobson's influential Focus on the Family organization analyzed issue after issue and predicts – are you ready for this? – "hardship," "persecution" and "suffering" as the fate of Christians if Obama becomes president.

(Column continues below)

Obama "would be the most anti-gun president in American history," warns the National Rifle Association, which points out that he has supported a complete ban on handguns, voted to ban most rifle ammunition, and supported increasing the tax on guns by 500 percent.

Obama would devastate an already deeply troubled U.S. economy. Jacking up taxes, as he promises to do, during the worst financial crisis and credit meltdown since the Great Depression is breathtakingly foolish. No wonder three out of four CEOs of American companies say Obama would be a disaster. Apparently Obama, who constantly badmouths "CEOs" and "corporations," doesn't realize it is these very companies that create over 120 million of America's 140 million jobs (the rest being created by government).

In order to throttle the troublesome talk radio truth-tellers who caused him so much trouble during the election season, and to reward his cheerleaders in the elite press, Obama will attempt to muzzle conservative talk radio by resurrecting the horrendous "Fairness Doctrine."

Obama alone will be able to snatch defeat from the jaws of certain victory in Iraq. He is so weak, inexperienced and narcissistic, he will reflexively appease our nation's enemies and thereby encourage the growth of evil the world over. Millions will suffer as a direct result.

Then there's the issue of Obama's truly disturbing past. It seems that no matter how stunning the revelations – some of which are finally emerging, no thanks to a shockingly irresponsible and infantile "mainstream press" – they don't penetrate the public mind. Regardless of the evidence against him, people remain entranced by Obama:

Amidst ever-growing evidence of vote fraud in multiple states perpetrated by ACORN – the notorious left-wing group with which Obama, despite his public statements, has long and deep ties – the Obama campaign's lawyers are now arguing that the Justice Department should not investigate any vote fraud claims until after the election. Instead, say Obama's attorneys, Justice should investigate those citizens who have brought to light the evidence of voter fraud, for supposedly trying to intimidate poor people into not voting. And no wonder: Thirteen of Obama's own campaign workers in Ohio have confessed to have fraudulently voted in that crucial swing state.

Despite repeated indignant denials by the candidate and his campaign, Barack Obama was once a Muslim. If you question that fact as just a nasty "Internet rumor," examine for yourself Obama's registration papers to the Catholic school he attended in Indonesia, reproduced here by the Associated Press, which clearly indicate his religion at the time as "Islam." Much more troubling are the radical Islamist ties he maintains today, as respected Islam expert Daniel Pipes documents. Even rabid anti-Semite and leader of the radical Nation of Islam group, Louis Farrakhan, says "the Messiah is absolutely speaking" through Obama.

Which brings us to his most troubling association of all: Obama sat in the church pews for 20 years listening to and absorbing the anti-American, racist, hate-filled sermons of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who claims, among his other lunatic rants, that the United States brought on the 9/11 attacks and deliberately created AIDS in order to commit genocide against black people. Wright's rage-filled preaching of "black liberation theology" – an anti-American, anti-White, Marxist philosophy disguised as Christianity – filled Obama's mind and soul for two decades, and they have unquestionably influenced his worldview.

Sitting at the feet of Jeremiah Wright for two decades and being filled each week with such venom against America and white people can fairly be called a form of brainwashing. If you doubt this statement, try spending 30-60 minutes on YouTube and just listen to random video clips of Wright's "sermons." Then, imagine swallowing this poisonous concoction, in person, every week for 20 years. It would be transformative.

One can go on and on, it's dizzying: Obama worked closely – for years – with William Ayers, a criminal and domestic terrorist who once bombed the Pentagon and other government buildings; there's absolutely compelling evidence – including independent scientific forensic analysis – showing that Ayers wrote all or part of Obama's best selling book "Dreams from My Father"; Obama received crucial funding and other financial benefits from notorious convicted Chicago criminal Tony Rezko; the Obama campaign refuses to produce a simple birth certificate to dispel persistent claims in multiple lawsuits that question the candidate's constitutional qualifications to be U.S. president – it goes on and on, and yet inexplicably, none of it seems to penetrate the minds of those entranced with Obama.

So again, the question: Why, despite a mountain of evidence utterly proving his profound unworthiness to be president, do so many millions of Americans worship Barack Obama? Let's take a closer look.

The magic of envy

In recent decades, more and more Americans have been conditioned by politicians to depend on government to solve their problems. This is how demagogues have long operated. They demonize "the rich," implying they obtained their wealth by exploiting the downtrodden; they stir up racial hatreds at every opportunity; they endlessly bash business and CEOs as evil exploiters; they promise "social justice" and universal happiness if only we will elevate them to power over us.

They do all this by appealing to anger and envy. They know instinctively that if they can stir up and ignite these dark, addictive passions in all of us, they will create a large voting bloc of people dependent on them, and thus be rewarded with great power. In its purest form, this phenomenon is called Marxism, communism, socialism – the spiritual core of which is raw envy. This philosophy of cradle-to-grave security and "wealth redistribution" exerts a powerfully seductive grip on people who have not discovered true inner "government." As William Penn famously said, "Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants."

Communism, of course, is atheistic – where the government is the only true god, the giver of blessings, the solver of problems, the dispenser of justice and mercy. This envy-based, class-warfare-fueled revolutionary system talks always of justice, fairness, progress – but the only progress it delivers is from freedom to slavery.

This is the appeal more and more Americans have been conditioned over the years to respond to, as we have progressively fallen away from the Judeo-Christian values that once animated our culture and institutions. The envy-based system Marx unleashed on the world is alive and well, and in different forms it still dominates large parts of the world. In America, it has taken root in the Democrat Party. Ronald Reagan may have destroyed the "evil empire" of the Soviet Union, but you cannot destroy evil itself. Evil remains, and continues to do its job of tempting and, if possible, corrupting the souls of men.

Even the encouragement of immorality – free sex, abortion, homosexuality, easy divorce and so on – is all part and parcel of the socialist modus operandi, because immoral, dysfunctional people who have crossed the moral line and thus become estranged from God now need the "god" of socialist government.

All of this, my friends, is what we're poised to elect as president in the person of Barack Obama.

This has been coming for quite awhile. Americans, many of us anyway, have become increasingly corrupted over the years. We've been conditioned by our leaders into voting for lying, unprincipled, seductive candidates. We almost elected certified wacko Al Gore as president – someone who seriously wants to outlaw the internal combustion engine. Then we almost elected John Kerry – a super-ambitious, unprincipled and thoroughly unlikable man who first achieved notoriety by betraying his Vietnam soldier colleagues, scandalously maligning them as baby-killers before Congress and the nation.

Now, we're very close to electing an even worse candidate – and the reasons for this tell us much about ourselves.

The power of guilt

If you've ever studied disasters like the explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle or the sinking of the Titanic, you'll find there was not just one reason, but a whole series of factors that seemingly conspired to cause the catastrophe.

One of the "aiding and abetting" factors in the current election is the fact that Obama is black. Let's talk about race.

Americans – even though slavery and segregation are long gone from the national scene – still have a large and understandable reservoir of collective guilt over its past exploitation and mistreatment of blacks.

Guilt is a fantastically powerful factor in all of our lives. It is a very uncomfortable, nagging pain in our conscience, this thing we call guilt. When we're guilty we try to relieve this inner conflict, and this is often a good thing. If we're guilty toward God, for instance, then we naturally want to make up for that guilt by finding reconciliation and obedience to Him. If we've wronged our neighbor and our conscience bothers us, that guilt is the valuable, redeeming factor that prods us to apologize and make restitution if appropriate. Without being able to experience a guilty conscience, we'd all be amoral psychopaths – literally oblivious to whether or not we had done anything wrong.

However, there's another side to guilt. Manipulative and unprincipled humans soon discover how to use our guilt to get their way. They can even make us feel guilty when we haven't done anything wrong – for instance, by way of false accusation, a tactic the left has perfected.

Now, Barack Obama obviously is not to blame for being black – or more to the point, for how people feel about him because of his race. But the fact is, his being black pushes the guilt button in most of us and we simply see him differently than we would if he were white. (Imagine voting for a white guy with such flimsy credentials and ominous associations.) With white voters in particular, there is a strong urge to finally move beyond our collective guilt over slavery and to prove, once and for all, that we're not a nation beset by racism – by electing a black president.

It's not an exaggeration to call this guilt-induced way of looking at Obama, this conditioned attitude, a type of trance. We hold him to a different standard, we see and feel differently about him, than we would if he were white. We have a kindliness, a desire for his success, a form of love and admiration and well-wishing toward Obama, all based on guilt. But love based on guilt is not real love. It's just an unconscious attempt to rid ourselves of guilt. Shelby Steele, author of "White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era," puts it this way: "[Americans] struggle, above all else, to dissociate themselves from the past sins they are stigmatized with."

Yet this guilt phenomenon is also why craven race-baiters like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton still command media respect as "black leaders." We see them through the "white guilt trance," part of which means we're really afraid of being regarded as racists, so we don't criticize these men for their blatant serial demagoguery. Likewise with Obama, there is a great deal of hesitancy to criticize him out of fear of being thought a racist.

You might respond to this by saying: But I don't have any guilt over slavery or segregation. Fine, but it gets much subtler than that.

Did you ever get angry at your kids – and then find yourself "being nice" to them to make up for the guilt of having been impatient? With that in mind, consider just one of many ways guilt (in this case, racial guilt) can find its way into you: Let's say you're walking down the street and a group of black men are walking toward you, and you become fearful (very similar to the story Obama famously told about his white grandmother). That fear has a little resentment attached to it, for that's the nature of fear. But when you become resentful for any reason at all, you automatically incur guilt, because resentment is a wrong, failing way for mature human beings to respond to the stresses of life. Now, saddled with this new guilt associated with black people, a compulsion rises up from within you to make up for that guilt – which you do by discovering a mysterious affinity for black people that wasn't there before. But that "love" isn't real love – it's all rooted in guilt and resentment (just like when you got impatient with your kids, then suddenly became "nice" to them to compensate for your anger). Although my example here centers on race, this guilt principle is universal. Indeed, guilt-based false love is the basis of the ubiquitous "love-hate relationship" that so vexes the human race; hate easily turns into false love, to make up for the guilt of hating. Do you get it?

It's subtle, but this is exactly the kind of dynamic that leads to self-destructive relationships – from personal relationships to electing tyrants.

The Obama News Network

A third factor, shaped powerfully by both the secular love of government and the white guilt factor just discussed, is the incomprehensibly unprofessional way the news media have behaved during the 2008 election.

In my estimation, we basically don't have a free press in America any more, other than the "New Media" – that is, talk radio, the Internet and some cable TV. Most of the rest of the establishment media have pretty much committed suicide this year.

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Just imagine that radical activist groups like the ACLU or the strident abortion outfit NARAL decided to start up their own "news organizations," complete with broadcast "anchor people," "reporters" and "correspondents," as well as newspapers and news websites and so on – and with a straight face they called their output "news." Everybody would laugh. Why? Because, while it would have the familiar form of news, it would of course just have the substance of their radical propaganda. No one would take it seriously.

This is exactly what we have in the so-called "mainstream press" today. The New York Times and NBC News, for example, are not true news organizations any more. They've become political and cultural activist organizations pretending to do news. And after having dropped all pretense at fairness this year, everyone knows it. This is why they're more concerned about Joe the plumber's tax bill than about the election being stolen by ACORN – because the elite media have become nothing more nor less than the propaganda ministry and attack dogs for Barack Obama.

Obama, the Manchurian candidate

In the classic 1962 movie thriller "The Manchurian Candidate," a man was programmed by communist handlers, and then emerged into the public arena as a hero, with a largely manufactured history, large parts of which were either obscured or changed. Then he was planted into a position of great influence, having been programmed to usher in tremendous change at the appointed time.

Barack Obama was programmed for years by his atheist, Muslim father, by the communist sex pervert Frank Marshall Davis, by con man Tony Rezko, by domestic terrorist Bill Ayers and others – most of all by black liberation theology screamer Jeremiah Wright. Obama's resume is largely manufactured. There is a total blackout on his college years. His campaign obscures what he did as a "community organizer." All his radical associations are denied or minimized. His miserable legislative record (voting "present" over 100 times to avoid taking a stand), his lack of achievement, his radical views and so on – all have been laundered through the magic of public relations into the near-sacred saga of "The One" who has been sent to serve, and to save, America.

Yet, as I have documented previously, John McCain rendered more genuine service to his country each and every day of those five-and-a-half years he endured in a North Vietnamese prison than Barack Obama has in his entire life.

In "The Manchurian Candidate," several war heroes came back to America from abroad. But one of them harbored a dark agenda, lying in wait, secretly, until it could emerge and transform America.

America has a choice Tuesday between a genuine war hero and a genuine Manchurian candidate.

Choose well.

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Think for Yourself — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:01:38 GMT

First, I cant believe Newsweek actually printed this story. As liberal and as in the tank for Obam as they are, to even mention McCain in a positive sentence is astounding.

Seconds, please be careful ofthe tpe of change your looking for. Like Regulation, its not a matter of too much or to little its what is the RIGHT change? Obama likes to use the Phrase " with a scaple" when he talks abot his policies. Nothing is further from the truth. He cant possibly execute on all of his policies, someof which are pretty good, without severly impacting a substantial portion of the population and growing the US government to oversee his social programs. Well, it will be a huge scaple folks.

I for one am not investing in the marets under Obama. Why? I take the risk and if Im lucky enough to make a few dollars, he wants nearly half of those gains? Then he wants to give those gains to someone who never took a risk! Why would I do that? Patriotism?

So, please think carefully abot the typ of change your looking for. If you are all for ultra-liberal policies then great, vote this guy into office, no harm on your part. If your not ultr-liberal, dont drink the kool aid and find out what these policies will really do you personally.

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selzen00 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:01:42 GMT

As with most media coverage I found your article unfairly biased towards Obama (ie. ...BRACE YOURSELF PEOPLE...(McCain) is coming back.) what's with that. Maybe people are starting to wake up and studying where each candidate stands on the issues rather than just reading some dumb sign that says "CHANGE".

BOTH candidates are calling for drastic change! What baffles me most is how ANYONE can run for president of the United States that can't prove he's a citizen of the USA. I didn't have a copy of my birth certificate, but it was no problem to get a copy at the Federal Bldg. If Obama can't find his, he has no business even running for the presidency. I can think of other good leaders and good people (Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, foreign nobel peace prize winners...), but would you or COULD YOU vote for them for president. Hell NO! They weren't /aren't US citizens!

If it is actually true that Obama was born in Kenya, then this campain could possibly be the biggest farce in US electorial history.

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:01:50 GMT

Another thing that should be put to rest is that "Obama is a terrorist" - MCCAIN himself has attempted to dispell this notion, and there are no current links between Obama and terrorists, within our country or outside of it.

Take the experience card and play it against beloved Bush or Palin, not just against Obama. What experience did Bush have as governor - he hunted and hung out on the ranch and drank with oil CEOs a lot. Palin has organized the most pork barrel spending per person in her tenure as Alaskan governor (over a very short span).

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Rick12 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:03:26 GMT

floridacadman, Like I said Mccain was never my first choice, but do you really think a Democrat that proposes 1 Trillion in new programs is going to trim any budget? You cant ignore McCains refusal to apply for earmarks. There was no political advantage for standing on that principle.I'll agree the Republicans took the Democrat road and they are going to pay for it this year. They had better go back to true conservative values of less Government and controling spending or theyre doomed to extinction

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greghi — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:04:45 GMT

White people make me laugh.............

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Bigsky007 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:06:04 GMT

The Keating affair reigns still, McCain having learned nothing from it. As a result of his dealings in Alaska’s affairs with Palin being the subject of an investigation, nothing McCain says about anything has any credibility whatsoever.

One would really have to stretch the bounds of credibility to the max in order to swallow the snake oil that McCain is selling. On health care, for example, he is nothing but a “me too, come lately”. McCain has been in the Congress for some thirty years or more. In all that time, what has he done about health care? He didn’t care. He, in effect, sat and watched as the uninsured numbers rolled up to twenty, thirty, forty and now nearly fifty million “fellow Americans”. When Hillary sounded the alarm in the early nineties, what did McCain do? He was content to stand and watch as her efforts crashed and burned. The Great Maverick was no where to be found but absent from caring. In fact, on the most important issues/votes, which would have made important differences in people’s lives, McCain voted with fellow GOPers in the “no” block. He didn’t cross the isle.

The campaign finance measure, which seems to be his signature feat, doesn’t put bread on a child’s table, does it? When he ran against George Bush, he had a chance to put his stamp on the idea of extensive health insurance coverage. He didn’t do it. Come to think of it, considering McCain’s extensive time on Capitol Hill, his list of accomplishments is rather meager. Thus, he has very little to run on except negative ads, copying Obama’s “change” ideas and fear mongering. From viewing his dealings with Palin, the investigation involving her and ethics, one can readily conclude that McCain’s judgment is rather faulty and has very little of substance to offer the country. Additionally, what a thuggish thing for McCain to do, going to Alaska, as he did, and, in effect, tampering with an ongoing investigation in that State. What does this say about his feelings about maintaining the highest of ethical standards? One thing we learned of McCain is that he obviously didn’t learn very much from the Keating affair.

Speaking of Palin, who in American can be chosen to fill any job if she/he is under investigation, especially when that investigation involves ethical concerns? Here, we have McCain choosing such a person to fill the second highest position in the land!! If this is an example of the type of decision making and judgment that McCain and Palin will bring to the Oval Office, then we should all fear for our country. Just think of McCain having his finger on the hair trigger of this nation’s nuclear arsenal.

Bigsky007

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Tony2001 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:07:22 GMT

McCain's campaign has finally exposed the republican party for what it has been under the Karl Rove era. A hateful, divisive and mean organization that would do anything to win. From the Willie Horton ads to the Swiftboat attacks on a noble warrior the republicans have clearly shown that they cannot win on the issues so the manipulate the uninformed populace to vote against their interests with smear, lies and slander.

For the past month all the have been doing is run a smear campaign against the democrats. They have called Obama, a terrorist, a terrorist sympathiser, a muslim, a socialist, a communist, a marxist, a baby killer, unamerican, unpatriotic, a friend of America's enemies, the anti christ, anti military, a tax and spend liberal who has crooks as business partners.

Imagine if Obama was guilty of the following.

The sitting president and his father are friends and business partners of Osama Bin Laden's family and it was reported that during the 9-11 attack Osama's brothers were actually visiting the Bush's in Texas and were secretly flown out of the country.

That George Bush actually have Arab nationals that had given him money to invest in a business that went bankrupt.

That the republican administration where actual allies of Saddam Hussein with Rumsfeld, Cheney Reagan and Bush senior having close contact with Saddam and actually supplied him chemical weapons of mass destruction which he used against the Kurds and Iran.

Then imangine that McCain was an intimate friend of Keating who stole the retirement funds of millions of innocent people.

That McCain had a close friendship with Gordon Liddy who also had a fund raiser for him, a convicted domestic criminal and terrorist.

Then imagine that Sarah Palin's family belonged to a secessionist party, attended meetings and addressed the party just last year.

Imagine that Palin is guilty of abusing her office as governor.

Imagine that Palin has actually taxed the rich and annually redistributes those taxes to the Alask population claiming the riches of Alaska belongs to all Alaskans.

While the republicans go about making up lies, inuendo's and outright falsehoods about Barack Obama, their closets are full of the same disparaging and unamerican things they smear Obama with. Why the media lets them get away with it is simply amazing to me. These people are the scum of the earth.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:07:50 GMT

Thankfully the racial, ethnic and religeous bickering is almost all from the far right immoral minority. It makes me proud to have switched my party affiliation.

Keep up the bad work guys, Tuesdays almost here, and we the true Americans that embrace change no matter what color it is, are looking forward to a new beginning. And we need your help showing the undecideds just how disgusting your mid-evil attitudes are.

By the way, Im a 50 year old white middle class man, and if I have a problem with someone, I dont put a sheet over my head and burn a cross.

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Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:08:25 GMT

As for the person a few comments down asking someone to tell them about Obama not saluting the flag and so on? Hello???? He is not in the military nor is a veteran so he is not supposed to 'salute' the flag. There is a picture of him standing on a stage outside with 4 VETERANS that had their hands over their hearts during the National Anthem and in that same photo was Barack Obama with his hands clasped down in front of him.

How dare that man insult the 4 VETERANS AND those of us who ARE proud of this country. He also wants to change the Presidential Seal. He's extremely arrogant. If the person whom I won't call out would do a little research, they will find the aforementioned and a plethora of other things that are disturbing about Obama.

Any man that refuses to say the Pledge, place his hand over his heart, sing the National Anthem, wants to change the Presidential Seal, do away with the Second Amendment, refuses to answer the most basic questions from the very people he wants to govern, provides a 'doctored' birth certificate that a judge has clarified as being 'doctored', will continue to take money from people he knows cannot afford to donate, will not say what his plans are for the surplus in donations after the election (like return the monies to the people).........and a laundry list of other things that are horribly wrong regarding Obama.........I along with many other Americans have reason to be very concerned.

He is not an 'authentic' man. His diction changes depending on who he is talking to. One minute he tries to sound intellectual with his attempt at clear English when he's being interviewed for television and then when he's speaking before a crowd he speaks with some sort of accent and like that of some preacher where there is a slight crescendo after every 4-5 words. He frowns most of the time. Why?

Everything about this man screams foul.

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skelly686 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:08:40 GMT

I'm sorry, but unfortunately for a lot of people it is about race. He is both black and white...and yet all people can see is black. I for one do not care what color his skin is, but you can't hide from the fact that a lot of black people are voting for him for that very reason. It is amazing to me that people are so blinded by that, that they can't even see how shady he is. He goes to a racist church for 20 years and then all of the sudden, denounces it....because its not good for his campaign, not because he believes that its wrong. He has ties with unrepentant terrorist, bill ayers, and now its coming out about his relationship with kahlidi. Now its come into question how his college tuition was paid, and it was by an unfavorable source. He won't give up his birth records, and not doing so has legally admitted he's not a natural born citizen. He has socialistic views that we have fought wars over in the past to remove those ideals from other countries. Any one who just brushes the FACTS to the side are ignorant. As a very informed voter, and a person that would receive his handouts, because i am a single mom who does not make a lot of money, I want no part of his plan. NOTHING sounds good about it. I believe that every able person should work, and those that can't should be helped, but when people refuse to work, and i'm not just saying black people i've seen both first hand, they don't deserve it. same goes for healthcare, its going to be like sitting at the DMV just to see a doctor, how great is that going to be. It isn't scary that he's black....in fact it has nothing to do with how scary this man actually is. Don't just hear, you need to listen. Just just hear what politicians say, because we all know they do lie. But listen to what their track record has proven, McCain is a patriot and has a countries best interest at heart, not one person on here can name an accomplishment of Obama's. Look at character, if obama had nothing to hide, he wouldn't be hiding so much.

a very informed voter for McCain/ Palin 08!

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eaglwlker12 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:10:10 GMT

First off, these polls are BS. Any it could just be that the people that just flat don't trust Obama are making their presence known. The longer it goes the more there is to not trust about him. He is a liar and a phony and the biased main stream media can't change that.

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MXMissile — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:10:25 GMT

Simple Quiz:

(1) Should a marriage be defined as one man and one woman? Yes or No

(2) Should we clone humans? Yes or No

(3) Should we educate children in public schools about homosexuality being a valid lifestyle?

Yes or No

(4) Should we have a marriage amendment? Yes or No

(5) Should we have pro-life legislation (late-term abortion, etc.)? Yes or No

(6) Should we have school choice with vouchers (our Senators do)? Yes or No

(7) Should we have constructionist judges (those that make the law, not keep it)? Yes or No

(8) Should we drill for oil on America's land? Yes or No

(9) Should we have laws restricting firearms? Yes or No

YNNYYYNYN Vote for McCain

NYYNNNYNY Vote for Obama

I don't vote for color, I vote for issues...and so should you :-)

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:10:27 GMT

Obama is not a Muslim, he has been time and time again proven a "Christian" - IF you so feel the need to classify it. Separation of church and state anyone? I have no problem with differing beliefs, I'm not Christian, so should I not vote Obama?

Also, the Muslim religion is the most peaceful one on the globe. There are extremists in every religion, and the second-largest religion in the world, with billions of followers is going to have some outliers. The Muslims are not to be feared because a select few have hurt us, just as we should all still fly on airplanes, even though a few have crashed. . Guess else who was a Christian - Hitler. Does an overwhelming majority of Christians still follow his beliefs?

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TJ21 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:10:30 GMT

a Manchurian candidate? Really Kat? You can't really believe you are helping McCain by cut and pasting this nonsense? Im going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say you are smarter than this

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tammymarie37 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:12:18 GMT

Obama is a US Citizen. He wasnt born in Kenya but Hawaii, he did in fact produce his birth certificate and it is legitimate. It is seriously beyond me how anyone could possibly think that he could run for president without being a citizen or do you really think that neither the Republican Party or Hilary Clinton or Bill Clinton didnt thoroughly go over this with a fine tooth comb.

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pjamison1958 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:13:39 GMT

I really resent people making comments about how much Bush's administration has hurt the middle class. As someon from the middle class (and now below middle class since retirement from teaching in the public schools), I've paid less in taxes, and gotten more money back in the last 8 years than I did in the previous 20 years of my working life.

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floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:14:08 GMT

Rick300, McCains health care plan cost almost a trillion more than Obamas, and its not as good. Hes planning on continuing a war at 10 bill a month, while our seniors have to choose between their meds and eating. 10 bil a month, meatime we have no money left to watch the borders, which is where the threat lies. Terrorism isent over by a damn sight, and while were killing our children for nothing, a bomb WILL make it over the border...watch.

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sellman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:14:27 GMT

For the sake of US of A, and the whole world - I hope McCain wins. He may not be the greatest choice, but given the other option, he should be the only choice. Period.

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settersperch — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:16:24 GMT

I can only comment that with media in the tank for a socialist and trying to make history instead of reporting it, I believe some people are going to wake up and find McCain the winner. Since most Republicans have to work for a living and pretty much tradionalists Nov. 04 is when they will show their vote. Most of us don't have all day to watch TV and stand in line to vote. I find it hard to believe anybody can accept all the associations that Obama has with socialists, marxists, and the like and totally ignore them. Why the need to seal your birth certificate? Anyone whose does honest research on both candidates with an open mind can see(in my opinion) McCain is the better candidate, maybe not the best, but the better of the two.

At sixty I think I will go to my grave never understanding a democrats mindset of Don't confuse me with the facts, my mind is made up.

I have never seen a democrat that did not cost me money in higher taxes and I don't make Obama's magic number whatever it is today.

I have never seen a democrat who can discuss opposing opinions with a republican without becoming unhinged and emotional after five minutes and start hollering "shut up, I don't want to talk about it anymore" and it can only be that their opinion is based in emotion and not fact.

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prayforourcountry — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:16:49 GMT

To all Political Supporters: One statement:

Pray for the Country; Stop judging, we are not God, Pray God's Will Be Done in this election; Pray for the Nation; Pray for the Candidates, and Pray for yourself. At the end of the election day; God will Show UP! Cast your cares on him (Our Lord and Savior) . God will help deal with whatever had things come when the time comes. That's bibical.

Continue To Pray!

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Omaar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:18:18 GMT

Mccain and some news Outlets are very Naieve...

Its a New Age in American Politics and this is why obama is going to win, because the Population has Shifted and its not what it was 8 years ago...

Note: Obama will Garner More of the White American Female Demographic...

Because most Women are [Pro-Choice] an thats a Natural Fact.

First Time American Voters and Newly Neutralized Citizens, will Vote for Obama also.

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1. Registered Democrats at an.... All Time High..More than Republicans !!

2. Early Voting has been a Proven Winner for Obama.

Note: Obama has one Hell of a Ground Attack !!

3. The Large White-Caucasian American Turnout of Voters who wil Vote for Obama.

Note: That would include every Social-Political-Economic Background of White America.

4. College Students of all races, will come out in Unprecedented Numbers unlike Presidential Campaigns before.

Most will vote for Obama !!

5. The Large Afro American Vote will be Unbelievable !!

Keep in mind that Afro-Americans have Voted Overwhelmingly Democrat and for White Male Presidents, for all these Years....

Now Caucasian America gets to Vote for an Afro-American Male... They Will Vote for Obama...

Hell, the early Voters have already Voted for Obama, thats an Obama Advantage...

Opposed to voting for John McCain and "Hollow Log" Sarah Palin, what better incentive does anyone need, to vote Obama .

6. Hispanic Americans, the overlooked Political Power, overwhelmingly will Vote Obama and Afro-Americnas will owe them the same gratitude when a Hispanic Male-Female runs for President, within the next Decade and a Half.

7. Asian Americans, who will overwhelmingly Vote for Obama as well.

8. Gay Americans will Vote Majority Rule for Obama

9. Independent Voters.

10. Agnostic Voters or those Indifferent to Religion will ...Vote Obama.

11. Jewish & Muslim Americnas wil also ....Vote for Obama

November The 4th will be a day that all these Forces came together and made...

Barack Obama President For All America....I said All Of America

Special Mention: Obama's Ground Game and early Voting Process as well as the days leading up to November the 4th and the Early Votes accrued will have proven to be theGreatest Impact for the Obama Win !!!!

Hillary Clinton did a Great Job as well as the Democrat Females, namely Hillary's Supporters that got on board and Truthfully Attacked & Exploited Sarah Palin.

Whereas Joe Biden did'nt have to spend much Time or Effort in Attacking her, leaving himself open for a Female Backlash.

Obama is a Very, Very, Very Smart Man...Indeed.

These are the Reasons why Obama will... WIN

Polls, Schmolls...Obama will WIN !!!

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:18:37 GMT

pjamison, your everything thats wrong with the economy. Namely, hurray for me and screw everyone else, including the kids. Where do you think this moneys coming from? A hint for ya...10.6 trillion in debt.

Bush should be prosicuted for crimes against humanity for what hes done to the economy and the geneside of our kids, for NOTHING, but his ego.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:18:53 GMT

Eaglewalker, what makes Obama the liar and McCain the honest-to-goodness angel that he is?

I think a liar is someone who has done things, right or wrong, and then makes false claims about those things. Obama has been truthful about his past, his record, and his intentions. McCain keeps changing his story, changing his already-false attacks on Obama, and uses the word "Maverick" to a lying fault - what does it mean to be a Maverick, to vote in-line with the president 90% of the time?

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Omaar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:21:06 GMT

Obama, McCain and Rashid Khalidi.

John McCain's presidential campaign Tuesday accused the Los Angeles Times of "intentionally suppressing" a videotape it obtained of a 2003 banquet where then-state Sen. Barack Obama spoke of his friendship with Rashid Khalidi, a leading Palestinian scholar and activist.

I guess some are tempted to file this under the category of "October surprise," a blockbuster the McCain campaign tucked away for a rainy day:

"A major news organization is intentionally suppressing information that could provide a clearer link between Barack Obama and Rashid Khalidi," said McCain campaign spokesman Michael Goldfarb. " . . . The election is one week away, and it's unfortunate that the press so obviously favors Barack Obama that this campaign must publicly request that the Los Angeles Times do its job -- make information public."

Poor Goldfarb. Unleashed on campaign stooge duty once again. From the Huffington Post:

McCain Funded Work Of Palestinian His Campaign Hopes To Tie To Obama

During the 1990s, while he served as chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), McCain distributed several grants to the Palestinian research center co-founded by Khalidi, including one worth half a million dollars.

A 1998 tax filing for the McCain-led group shows a $448,873 grant to Khalidi's Center for Palestine Research and Studies for work in the West Bank. (See grant number 5180, "West Bank: CPRS" on page 14 of this PDF.)

The relationship extends back as far as 1993, when John McCain joined IRI as chairman in January. Foreign Affairs noted in September of that year that IRI had helped fund several extensive studies in Palestine run by Khalidi's group, including over 30 public opinion polls and a study of "sociopolitical attitudes."

It's a sign of last-minute desperation that the McCain campaign had to launch an attack that was so weak and easily refuted. Bet they kept a few things back from the wingnuts when they launched them into hyper-screech? (Other writers have accused Khalidi of being an aide to Yasser Arafat, a claim which Marc Ambinder and Ari Berman have suggested is not credible.) Of course, there's seemingly nothing objectionable with McCain's organization helping a Palestinian group conduct research in the West Bank or Gaza.

TPJ: This is a non-story at best and a story where both sides cancel each other out with their own tenuous connection to this person at worst.

---End of Transmission---

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Omaar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:22:06 GMT

The McCain camp gambit comes after conservative writers have repeatedly pressed for media outlets to write about the rather tenuous connections between Obama and Khalidi, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights.

Specifically, National Review writers want much more attention paid to the association, given that the LA Times has reported that Khalidi lavished praise on Obama at a farewell party in Chicago at which Bill Ayers was also present. (Other writers have accused Khalidi of being an aide to Yasser Arafat, a claim which Marc Ambinder and Ari Berman have suggested is not credible.)

In regards to Khalidi, however, the guilt-by-association game burns John McCain as well.

Big Note: A 1998 tax filing for the McCain-led group shows a $448,873 grant to Khalidi's Center for Palestine Research and Studies for work in the West Bank. (See grant number 5180, "West Bank: CPRS" on page 14 of this PDF.)

Of course, there's seemingly nothing objectionable with McCain's organization helping a Palestinian group conduct research in the West Bank or Gaza. But it does suggest that McCain could have some of his own explaining to do as he tries to make hay out of Khalidi's ties to Obama.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

tbourlon — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:22:17 GMT

I think it's possible that, when things are really scary, people tend to "run home to Mama" so to speak. As much as some people might like to vote for the "different guy," when it comes time to vote they will vote tradition. But to me the worst trend is the fact that whoever wins will win by less than 5%, about the margin Bush beat Kerry. Yeah, sure, Obama may have this locked up, but I believe Tuesday he would get something like 50 - 48 percent of the votes. That's not a mandate, and that's not alot of support, either.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

standupusa — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:22:54 GMT

Never in he history of the United States has so much bodacious rhetoric and empty, vague cliches advanced a person so far in politics. Obamma, really? Past behavior is an indicator of future behavior. What has this person really accomplished? What does he truly stand for? What particular experiences makes him qualified to be Commander in Chief? Wake up America! Obama is the flim flam man. He is playing on our psyche during a time of crisies the way Hitler did in Germany duing tough economic times in the 1920's. Like Hitler, he is a great orator who plans to redfine what our country truly stands for and change the very fabric of independency upon which this country was built. I pray he is defeated.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:23:56 GMT

Posted By: skelly686 (October 31, 2008 at 9:08 )

"If Obama had nothing to hide, he wouldn't be hiding so much"

What a profound statement! No truer words have been spoken.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

baybay — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:24:15 GMT

Mccain may not have the same charisma & likeability as Obama, but at least he doesn't support child murder. WAKE UP PEOPLE! Obama supports refusing medical care to botched abortion babies. He's a sick man.

What are we more concerned with?

Our country's money?.....or our country's children?

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

John 1263 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:24:39 GMT

What we need is a cranky old man who makes decisions without thinking, which is especially problematic given a limited intellect and education and a stilted Cold War mentality. We need that candidate backed up by an overly ambitious small town pageant contestant with proven ethics problems and no understanding of the world beyond her pentacostal church beliefs. Yeah, that's the ticket.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Omaar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:24:59 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCrPJXjDq7U

Larry King Live: A Panel discusses John mcCain's [450,000 $ ] Donation to Khalidi

Notice how Michael Medved has nothing to say about John McCain's [450,000 $ Grant] to Khalidi..

Medved says he does'nt know about the [450,000 $] donation, Paul Begala tells Medved...

"Joe Lieberman, it tell you about that"

A Grant that is shown on Mccain's IRS form as a Donation !!!

So War Hero John McCain Financially Supported a Anti-Israeli Government and Terrorist to the tune of 450,000 $ an it has been Substantiated by IRS Documents as a Donation.

Micahel Medved is Furious over Obama's acquaintence with Khalidi who often disagreed with one another.

Intellectuals consist of people who agree and disagree on subjects, such as Khalidi and Obama.

But had Obama gave [450,000 $] like John McCain, it would be.... BIG ASS NEWS !

John "Viet Nam War Hero" McCain.....

Explain your IRS Accounted for 450,000 $ Donation to Khalidi...

You can't Explain it and you'd be Stupid to do so.

You, Joe Lie-Per Man, Sean hannity, Bill O'Reily and Rush Limbaugh can't explain it either.

This was something that should've been left... ALONE !!!

Oh what a Deadly Web we WEAVE, when we Practice to........ DECIEVE !!!

John McCain has caught himelf in his own Web of Deceptions and Assertions of ....

GUILT BY ASSOCIATION

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

MXMissile — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:26:26 GMT

Every Communist/Socialist Pseudo-Intellectual I know is voting for Obama.

If it Quacks like a Commie, Smells like a Commie, Craps like a Commie...then it's a Commie.

And all the idiots who vote for a Commie get what they deserve...wait for the PURGE!!!

When they come for me, this Marine will not go down easy...

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

mustangman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:27:30 GMT

For the sake of our great country we should all pray the polls don't mean a thing and Sen.McCain wins the election. If Obama gets elected we might as well say our prayers. We'll all be doomed. Obama is the anti-christ. A vote for him is a vote for Satan. Trust me.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Think for Yourself — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:28:34 GMT

18 months ago, most of the sheep had o idea who Obama was. Now, he is their massiah and savior. Pleae understand how liberal this guy is. We all want change, but he will govern from the etreme left. Make no mistake about it. That is his record! We as country with very specific pains, cannot afford that.

Those of you who sit at home and simply get a check from him for not paying income taxes or taking risk in the markets will surely vote for him. The rest of you need to take a very hard look at what your about to and what the total effect will be. Dont hate the repubicans so much that your willing to undertake something this drastic.

The Manchurin Candidatearticle was prtty accurate about his policies. Not sure about some of the soft accusations in there, but the points on his political views and repercussions of his poliies are noteworthy.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:28:47 GMT

Omaar, interesting post...so, the truthful McCain went behind our backs and FUNDED the group he is trying to pin on Obama?

Must be his first lie, let's try not to hold it against him. Wait, 1993, that's like a 15 year relationship, nevermind...good for Obama to not hash this out and throw a harsh attack to McCain - it's another sign of his telltale calm, cool, collected demeanor which I respect and believe will serve this country very well. Poor McCain, the lies keep showing themselves, no need for Obama to bring them to light.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:28:53 GMT

Hitler, hmmmm...isent he the guy that lied to his people to make war, while he grew his gov't?

Sound familier?

Bushs increased it by 40%, after of course he lied about getting us into war. Oh, and McCain's on board with it all...

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:29:10 GMT

Posted By: Zedcar35 you stated that Obama is a Christian. This maybe so but if you read his book he tells people From Audacity of Hope:'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.' Just so you know. Obama's religion is not whats up for debate. I could care less what his religion he is. Its just the point of how easily he will change it to benefit himself. This indicates a person that is not about the people but about how he will change for his own benefit.... So all of his speeches how he stands for the middle class. The working guy. But in his own book he declairs his true standings. Which makes him a liar and not trustworthy.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

John 1263 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:29:15 GMT

mckane has not said two true sentences together in the past six months. Obama is a socialist? What kind of nonsense is that? Every ad that mckane puts out - immediately exposed as a blatant lie on factcheck. Everything he is caliming about his running mate? Fabrication - palin isn't qualified to run a Unimart, let alone the US. Energy expert? Her big new idea is to drill in resport beaches. Wow. Brilliant. She thinks there is an "administrative branch" of government, thinks vice president lead the senate, and thinks being close to another countryis the same thing as studying foreign pllicy.

mckane is a poor decrepit shadow of what he may have once appeared. The nation had a flase impression of him from 2000. the more people see him and how sleaszy he is and how unstable and how poor his judgmet is the more they abandon him.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

jsala001 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:29:24 GMT

Skelly686: Do you REALLY think Obama would have made it this far in the election if he, as you theorize, is not a naturalized American citizen? He was born in Hawaii!! McCain, for a short time, was under scrutiny for being born in Panama. As far as his connection to Khalidi, McCain also has those same times. McCain, serving as chairman of the International Republican institute, donated close to 1 Million dollars to Khalidi's research organization. You say that your vote has nothing to do with race, but I think it does. I think it scares you that a black man could potentially become the next president of our country.

PS...You really are an UNINFORMED voter.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

injustonepost — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:31:09 GMT

new poll today shows Mr Obama up +11 points Nation wide for likely voters

It sometimes amazes me where some publications find these shock bloggers?

And this one is so infantile in his writting it makes one wonder who is his daddy?

As a conservative i can honestly say i am shocked. LOL

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

baybay — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:05 GMT

What are we more concerned with?

Our country's money?.....or our country's children?

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Think for Yourself — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:29 GMT

Omaar,

At least spell out the facts of the donation? Do you know what it was for? It was for establishing a democratic voting process in the Gaza strip. Khalidi was one of many heads of that Organization. McCain never knew him and crtainly did hand the man persoannly a check for $450,000. This is a complete 180 degree swing from eating dinner with the man, supporting ( at the very least not walking out of ) a party where the three speakers before Khalidi spewed anti-sematic slurs!

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:33:33 GMT

Baybay, and Palin supports letting rape victims fend for themselves when they can't cover their medical care - AND, in a McCain administration, your health plans will be taxed down so you have even less to cover those abortion bills.

At least with Obama you'll have healthcare with which to cover any of your children's medical bills (survivor of attempted abortion or not) - he can't actually tell your doctor directly to not help you/your child.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

MXMissile — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:34:49 GMT

Simple Quiz:

(1) Should a marriage be defined as one man and one woman? Yes or No

(2) Should we clone humans? Yes or No

(3) Should we educate children in public schools about homosexuality being a valid lifestyle?

Yes or No

(4) Should we have a marriage amendment? Yes or No

(5) Should we have pro-life legislation (late-term abortion, etc.)? Yes or No

(6) Should we have school choice with vouchers (our Senators do)? Yes or No

(7) Should we have constructionist judges (those that make the law, not keep it)? Yes or No

(8) Should we drill for oil on America's land? Yes or No

(9) Should we have laws restricting firearms? Yes or No

YNNYYYNYN Vote for McCain

NYYNNNYNY Vote for Obama

I don't vote for color, I vote for issues...and so should you :-)

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

cfrancis34 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:31 GMT

Note to selzen00 (October 31, 2008 at 9:01 AM) - Maybe you didn't know that McCain was NOT born in US Territory but still a citizen because his Parents were citizens, Thus it doesn't make any difference if Obama was born in Kenya, his mother was born in Kansas, thus makeing him a US citizen. However, if you are concerned, a copy of his birth certificate from Hawaii can be found

http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html

Which is beside the point, if McCain makes a comeback and is our next President, rest assured you can expect 4 more years of the same as the last 8. If you don't believe me, just think of ONE thing that he (MCCain) will do differently. Then again if Palin was to make it to Pres. she wouldn't be seeing Russia from her house, she would be seeing Russia (or China or some other country) in the White House. Be careful what you wish for, you might get it.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

tammymarie37 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:53 GMT

to skelly686:

it amazes that anyone actually believes Obama is not a natural born citizen. He was born in Hawaii, not Kenya. He did, in fact, produce his birth certificate. What you write is not only ignorant on your part, it is a outright lie.

In your post you say you dont care about the color of his skin but it is apparent that you care too much about it or you would not have written anything about race. What Jeremiah Wright preaches in his sermons is 100% the truth. The way blacks have been treated in this country has been awful. Until you know what it is like to be judged for the color of your skin alone, do not presume to pass judgment on another human being. Yes, Jeremiah Wright has a lot of hate but it is justified. This is one white person who refuses to attack Obama for his relationship with his pastor. His ties to Bill Ayers is tenuous at best or are you willing to attack the Reagan appointee who served on the board along with Ayers and Obama? Khalidi was a professor he knew when he taught constitutional law & even stated he often disagreed with him about his views on Palenstine. Again, this is grasping at straws.

And sweetheart- we have had socialist programs for a long time now and the bailouts of the Banks was definitely socialist and Sarah Palin as governore taxed the oil companies to give residents a rebate... thats not redistributing the wealth? Its called a graduated income tax, and taxes have always gone to infrastructure, defense spending, etc... 40% of people dont pay income taxes, that's true but that is not the number that is unemployed... how ignorant are you? That 40% pays PAYROLL TAXES throughout the year and they received a refund on. He simply wants to give them more of a refund.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Henderson55 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:36:02 GMT

I have followed this race very closely and time after time I hear people ask the question what has Obama done. I have a question McCain has been in washington for over 20 years what has he accomplished. What makes him so qualified to lead the free world. The bottom line is this we need to start working togather and stop tearing each other down in order to accomplish anything that needs to done to get this country back on track.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

MONIQUER — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:36:28 GMT

Mustangman. I thought I was the only one to think that Obama was the anti-christ.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:36:29 GMT

Posted By: Omaar

Hannity did address it on his show and asked the republican guest about it. Of course he did not have to chance to discuss it becuase the show was about the LA Times withholding that video tape. He was saying let the public make their own decision about that tape. And by withholding that tape says that there is more to it than they are letting people know. The LA times has used 2 excuses to not release the tape so it just goes to show you that the MSM is on Obama's side and they should not be picking what part of the stories they show for either candidate. They are withholding information that might sway a persons view on the candidants. The main stream media is supposed to be unbiased in elections.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

mackie123 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:36:40 GMT

If we vote for Obama the economy will not recover as fast as it will with McCain. Obama has a hidden Agenda. Wake up Americans and VOTE FOR MCCAIN. He has the experience; the knowledge and cares about us. Let's not make a mistake that we will regret. Research what Obama's beliefs are - everybody is attacking Sarah Palin's religious beliefs but maybe you should be looking at the Muslim background of Obama. What did the Muslim's do to us fateful September 11 day???

VOTE MCCAIN!!!!!

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

LauderdaleGirl — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:37:15 GMT

Next you'll be telling me McCain's rise is due to Joe the Skin Head...because the man certainly is not a Plumber...or -- even an intellectual...but then again, stranger things have happened. I think this election is NOT about the polls...ANY of them. It is about WHO is going to turn out, and did that massive drive to sign up new voters turn into actual votes?

NOTE to the Mainstream Media who obviously wants to stay up until 4:00 a.m. on November 5th calling this Race....we know...both (R) and (D) you are all looking for a horse race. What a drag on the ratings if you have to call this race at 9:30 p.m. or so on the East Coast.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

HHFD50 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:37:48 GMT

Zed, with all due respect using Hitler as an example of a cruel and indignant "Christian" is feeble. Contrary to popular belief Hitler was yes, a Christian by birth but then became a self proclaimed atheist. So as evil as Hitler is perceived to be, and rightfully so, you'd be better served to use someone else in history to support your point, ie. Vlad Tepes, Ivan the Terrible and just about every other European prince of the middle ages and early Renaissance who killed others in the name of "God".

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:38:41 GMT

Posted By: tammymarie37

Maybe you should go to the web site http://www.nbra.info/

and maybe you will learn both sides of the story and how Obama & the democrates have treated Africian Americans. Then post your comments.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:04 GMT

mustangman, once again, you prove that the republican mantra can be repeated and repeated - WHAT about his economic policies, foreign affairs intentions, and levelheaded mitigating approach to conflict makes him Satan?

I, to use your metaphor, personally see "Satanic" qualities in McCain - freeze all spending except for defense and vet's affairs, tax my healthcare plan, and his cuthroat, say whatever-it-takes regardless of the validity to get your way approach (he funded terrorists)... and Palin, ugh, she thinks witchcraft should be an item that is on the defense budget...for serious...

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

CAHeider — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:44 GMT

To standupusa,

What our country has been stood for in the past eight years is a travesty. We invaded a country for oil, our financial situation is a nightmare and the religious right has tried its best to impose its morals on the rest of the country. It is time for someone else to join the "all white, rich man's club" and become president. Barack Obama is not a demagogue like Hitler, that would be Bush or MCCain that are Hitler-like with their ambitions to invade other countries and lie to the American public about their motives.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

watchfuleye — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:53 GMT

As has already been addressed in regards to Obama being a so called "child killer" He voted the way he did because there was already law in force that mandated that you try to save the child if it is alive. There was no sense in duplicating the law. Search and inform yourself before you just believe everything that you hear. That is part of the process of selecting a president.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

gus15 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:41:45 GMT

I think this article as with many other AP articles have a very liberal bias. This troubles me alot. America as I know it, well it is fading more and more. I dont think that 90% of the people really want the kind of change Obama is in favor of, when they understand the ramifications of his ideas. I dont believe for one minute he is a true US citizen and eligible to run for president. A person representing the public ought to be open and truthful, so people can see you for who you truely are. Oh the freedom and liberties promised that are so filled with bias and control. Oh the abuse of the true meaning of the phrase Seperation of Church and State. People the American religious freedoms that were so carefully fought for, with the lives of men are going fast. Seperation of Church and State? Does anybody on this forum really know where that phrase came from, and what it was written for? Oh the abuses of power of our Supreme Courts, oh the trampling of the rights of Bible Believing Christians. Oh the murder of millions of americans in the name of freedom. Oh the loss of true statesmen and the lies and half truths spoken for gain. I think what America needs again is True seperation of Church and State, and the freedoms granted to people that are theirs constitutionally. True statesmen who will be open honest and up front about their ideas, even in the face of loss, and not just deceiving people for votes only to strong arm them like what is happening now, through our supreme courts. I think we need a supreme court that is in check with the constitution and not just legislating from the bench, and true freedoms restorted. And lastly we need truely educated people to make wise decisions. I think our public school systems are being strong armed by the federal government into a certain teaching method that is producing a very confused, spoiled and rebellious people.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Barb4McCain — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:41:47 GMT

Cuba voted for "CHANGE" in 1959

Be careful what you wish for...

McCain/Palin 08

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Wallfly — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:42:23 GMT

So, I guess we should ignore the socialist policies created by McCain's hero, one progressive republican Teddy Roosevelt. Or possibly neglect the progressive redistributionist acts by republican Eisenhower to connect the poorest regions of Appalachia. We should also go back and reverse the earned income tax credit of republican Reagan and certainly avoid that nasty socialistic policy of No Child Left Behind by republican Bush? The only fact we will remember from this election is that the marginal faction of the conservative right wing of the republican party will be responsible for destroying the candidacy of what has otherswise been a great Progressive Republican for a second time. Only difference is, unlike in 2000 when you only managed to sink his ship, in this case you have managed to sink the entire republican fleet.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

bigjimslick — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:03 GMT

I love how they cherry-pick the poles they want to see even if the AVERAGE poll has not changed much. Last night CNN poll of polls had Barack up again by 7 points. In addition, national popular vote doesn't matter. With 4 days to go there is not going to be any comeback in the polls. It is all about election day now.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

cmcbutler76 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:11 GMT

Callyn, and the rest of the Barack Obama supporters, I can accept an Obama presidency but at the same time I object to the perceptions that have been put out by him and his campaign. With regards to tax cuts, Joe Biden stated that if you make between 150K and 250K that you will not see a tax cut. I’m not in that bracket yet but I aspire to be there. I do not object to the taxes I pay and I use the tax code as best as I am able to reduce my taxes. My issue is that if you give money to people in excess of what was withheld in taxes then this means that our federal deficit grows. Obama’s reasoning that they pay taxes via FICA (Social Security and Medicare Tax) means that the money has to come from somewhere and it hasn’t been adequately explained where the money will come from. Also at issue is the idea that by raising the taxes for the top 5 percent of the people that we can cut taxes for the other 95 percent and the income level of $250,000 doesn’t match up with that 95 percent number.

Neither candidate has addressed this to my satisfaction but McCain’s position is more in line with my way of thinking regarding taxes. Not because of where I am, but because of where I want to be.

That being said, I believe both candidate will be at least an average president and each has the potential to be a great or lousy president. Given that the House and Senate will go overwhelmingly Democrat, I don’t want to see a case of single party rule because I believe our politicians must be forced to compromise in order to do right for America. The all Republican rule serves as an example of what not to allow.

Could Barak Obama be a great president? It is possible. From what I’ve seen he gathers very intelligent people around him and weighs the issues and options before deciding on a course of action. I respect that in any leader. Should Barak Obama be elected I’ll accept that he won and see what he does for the next 4 years and decide if he should get my vote next time. This time, McCain gets my vote. Should McCain win, I’ll hold him to the same standard.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:19 GMT

Thanks HHFD, I apologize, I should have gone for a better example of a radical Christian that has acted very similarly to radical Muslims. It would have aided in proving my point that the views of a few should not taint the decent, honest, philanthropic intentions of the masses within a certain religion.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Lost Dog — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:03 GMT

Whoever said that the MUSLIM religion is the most peaceful on Earth, obviously has not done much reserch. Muslim extremists are behind an overwheling number of the current World conflicts and terrorist campaigns..

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Barb4McCain — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:46:24 GMT

Cuba voted for "CHANGE" in 1959

Be careful what you wish for

McCain / Palin 2008

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

akatz — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:47:35 GMT

This forum has, for some reason, been filled with talking-point lies about Barack Obama. Couldn't be that this is official trolling, could it? :-)

Points:

Barack Obama said that he would stand by the Muslims if an ill-wind blew. So will I, and I'm Jewish. Contrary to the lies posted here today, he never said he would convert to Muslim. Nor would I.

Several others have claimed that Barack Obama refused to give fetuses that survive abortion medical care. That's just an outright lie. He did vote against such a bill in the Illinois legislature, but only because there already WAS a law on the books requiring medical care for any baby delivered alive.

Someone here called him "sick" for his stance. Since the stance they were calling him names about was an outright lie and distortion, I propose that the person who did the name-calling is actually the sick person.

This is why I would never vote for McCain and Palin. They have been constitutionally incapable of telling the truth. How could anyone want our great nation to be led by someone who lied through their teeth, with impunity, to get there?

And, oh yeah. Obama did NOT vote for a bill providing comprehensive sex education to kindergartners, and McCain and Palin know that. Didn't stop them from spending $1 million to advertise the lie, however.

Save us all from people who say "County First", but sacrifice their souls to blind ambition. And save us all from their followers who repeat the lies without knowing whereof they speak. It's called "drinking the kool-aid".

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McBushWhacked — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:48:52 GMT

Thank Jumpin' Jehosafatz that the majority of Americans aren't as stupid as the people leaving these comments. "Obama is the anti-Christ, baby-killer, Muslim, -- he's Stalin in drag." You guys need to get back on the happy pills and quit screaming like hysterical pubescent girls. You had the last 8 years, thanks for tanking it.

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:49:00 GMT

Just so you people know that are referring to factcheck. Factcheck is owned by a Democrat. So I question some of the facts checking they really do. Secondly those of you who keep saying we are already in a socialist economy I will agree to a point that our taxes are not going directly to a person that has not paid into the system. My taxes for the most part are for infrastructure, military, emergency response etc... The only money that the lower 40% in the middle pay now is for SS and medicare. Things of which they will collect when they retire. So I do view it as socialist by taking from others to provide for the less fortunate in the form of cash. Obama's plan clearly states that he wants to give a tax credit to those people by reducing there SS and medicare payments. So if he does that what are those folks going to have at retirement? NOTHING unless you and I pay even more taxes to continue to support them through there entire lives. I work hard and expect to receive compensation for my expenses for going to college. Time, gas, working a full time job when attending college and I was able to make and even pay my own way through without the help of the government. Dangle the carrot in front of the horse and he will move. Give the horse the carrot and he's going to stand still. This is the formula for economic success? Truly baffles me.

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Matali — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:50:16 GMT

My personal fear, which has always been during elections before, surrounds my thoughts of the people that vote for a candidate solely on their sex, race, age etc yet have zero knowledge about their stance on issues that affect the American people. An example would be a close family member who is voting only for a candidate that seems to be for women's rights. So I asked about other key issues that affect everyone. She has no clue nor did she want to be informed. Sometimes you need to write down all of the different issues and weigh the good with the bad. Sometimes you have to make a hard decision on what would be best for an entire people rather than base a vote on one issue that really won't come into any type of fruition during the long scheme of things. I have always viewed myself as a very liberal democrat. This is one of the first elections where I had to sit back and remove some of my liberal views and try to make a decsion on all people rather than just myself.

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MIchael22 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:50:17 GMT

It's good to know that even CNN laughed at the idea that McCain was somehow involved with Khalidi. The stretch to make that connection is like trying to link me to the guy who owns the plastics company in my area, which makes donations once a year to each small business in my town. Absurd.

I am noting that there does seem to be a strange trend on many comment pages which sound more like propaganda than someone making a comment...maybe there really is something to this rumor that the Obama camp has employed people specifically to downplay real questions on online forums about Obama's background, past associations, and questionable statements from the past, which lead one to believe that there is much more lurking behind that smile than we might think...at least with McCain we know what we're getting...and I really think he'll do what he says he will do!

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777jsw — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:51:24 GMT

We all think change is needed-but to what extent?

Who will really pay for these "programs"? At minimal -everyone (except those that do not work).Our paychecks WILL be smaller.

Can we really afford to elect a president with our security and constitution that has any ties to the muslim heritaige? After all we are at war (along with half the world) with muslim extreamist? Could he even qualify for high level security with his associations?

Even if his beliefs are as Christian as the church(by the way-I had no idea of such hated words were commonly spoken in a house of God before). Obviously I am ignorant that there is so much hate out there that preacher's promote it.

When you vote, are you joining in because "it's the thing to do" or do you know enough about real politics to realize all is not possible? Or that some could be constitutionally damaging where government controls too much?

Will we still be the country of opportunity where every day we should all be thankful of all of our freedoms-even if they are still long coming? (we're only 232 years old)? Would you rather live somewhere else? And where is better? I say "go for it" if you don't believe we're progressing.

I use to believe in the media to bring me facts-now I know it's opinion.

I use to believe that we are working towords equality-I wish it would happen sooner too.

I use to believe that we had freedoms with morals-Hollywood controls that.

I use to believe that everyone had the opportunity to make big money-but I see that Hollywood and sports athletes grap most of that. It is such a double standard!

People get mad because government spends too much-get ready-it'll cost more with more programs and everyone will pay.

Yes, please be carful to use our freedoms, not abuse them to where we'll wish government would not be involved in all aspects of our lives. Whatch what you wish for!

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RuthCalabria — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:51:50 GMT

Most of what is being said now in the media makes it seem that a McCain win is not impossible for this and that reason. That is because the Republicans have everything in place to steal the election in the vothing booths. They just want it to seem to be not too outlandish that they could do it in the face of all polls. The question is, will Obama and his supporters fight it? And can they fight it in the face of the Supreme Court? When I voted early in NY in 2004, I asked the woman manning the booths, will my vote count? She answered, it depends on who counts the votes. She covered her hasty answer afterwards, but ...

Ruth Calabria

matrix-evolutions.

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tubasol — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:52:18 GMT

For anybody to say either candidate is not corrupt, is naive to say the least. Politicians are politicians, and always do what they do best, lie to persuade the masses that their plan is better than the next. However, to say that Obama is not qualified or will win because of his race is ludicrous. Yes, some votes will be cast both ways due to his race, but the majority of votes will be cast due to how well they like/dislike either candidate. Now that being said, what qualifies Obama for president? I know what the requirements to run for presidency are. What I am asking is how do we know Obama can successfully run the greatest country. Has he proven himself as a mayor/governor/congressman? No. I am not saying he will crush the country, I am just saying that he does not have a long standing history of success to show us how he will react and help/hurt this country.

Also, for those of you blaming the Republicans for everything. Do you realize that the Democrats are the majority in the congress right now, and that lead analysts expect to grow in November? The Democrats have held the Congress for 2 years now. This would mean that this excess spending, slumping economy, high unemployment rate is the fault of the congress as much as the president. Hello, does anyone remember checks and balances from government. The congress can overrule the president's veto with a 2/3 vote. And with the Congress having the largest Democratic presence since 1993, they have the power to do so.

Also, for those of you who check the All Republican/All Democratic vote boxes, you are truly an idiot. It is better to not vote, than to vote for people who you don't know their views. Just because they are "in your party", does not mean they have the same views or principles you would. Step outside of that box a little and do some real honest-to-God research on each candidate.

Lastly, for those of you who call themselves Christians, you can not pick and choose what you want to believe in The Bible. You either believe it as a whole, or not at all. And the simple fact is Obama's campaign does not run with the same views as The Bible. Abortion, killing innocent life, obviously against The Bible. Homosexual (for male or female), described as an abomination in The Bible. For these 2 reasons alone, a true Christian would not vote for Obama. Yes, I will get degraded and called names and everything else because of this post. But facts are facts.

Lastly, what will probably flair up the most response. Obama's view of spreading the wealth. Taking what is rightfully someone else's to give, at the governments discretion, to someone else. Does this sound like a democracy or republic idea? I believe the true name for it is Socialism and even Communism.

Now, that truly being said, I believe the people should hold 2 full elections for the President. 1, countrywide, to determine who will be the primary, and 2 to decide which party will be President. The fact that we get stuck, sometimes, with 2 horrible candidates is due to the flaws in how the candidates are chosen. Let the entire population choose the best candidates. Let the entire population choose the president.

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:52:26 GMT

There are roughly 310 million people drawing breath in the USA ...

150 million children, seniors and adults unable to work

70 million adults who work or don't work who DONT pay income taxes at all

12 million illegal immigrants who DONT pay income taxes

All the above get FREE emergency services from ER, police and fire and public schools.. some also get food stamps and welfare checks

The remaining 78 million which is only 25% of our population pay for themselves AND the 75% above

How is it fair to take a dime more than what is take today to pay for any of the non income tax payers above?

I don't care who wins tuesday... not a bit... If McCain wins I open my 3rd store and hire 5 paople. Opening another store is aggravating but increases my income by 15%... still it isn't fun because it is WORK.

If Obama wins I don't open another store so I don't make a little more money and don't hire those people... I will also close one store and consolidate into one store and fire 3 people...

Bottom line is that McCain means 15 jobs and 3 stores and Obama means 7 jobs and one store..My life won't change a bit... I will pay less income tax and have less aggravation with Obama in... Almost every "small" business person I know is ready to pull the trigger on November 5th... If the Obama group wants to create more tax income they will need to lower that $250k level to about $100k in order to do so... I refuse to make a dollar more than whatever level he sets...

I refuse to pay for lazy people to sit on their butts and collect my hard work... sorry....

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:52:27 GMT

Come_on...so, wait, is that book available to the public? You're right, his religion is not up for debate, but I couldn't look past all of the debate that was already being put forth on the Muslim falsehood. Sorry, it was petty of me, so by the same token, maybe McCain and Palin will stop their lies then in regards to Obama's religion?

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Beka13 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:53:17 GMT

After Mcpiglin was too wimpy to to stand out in the rain in Quakerstown and Sarah didnt know that Pittsburgh is Pirates country not Phillies...I think they need to forget about PA.

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:54:18 GMT

Posted By: cfrancis34

Get your fact straight please. McCain was born in Panama but on a Federal Military base which is US properity which makes him born a US Citizen.

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floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:55:05 GMT

Lets see, Republican; 40% gov't growth, 5.6 trillion in additional debt, a usuless war and geneside of our children for nothing, a VP candidate that doesnt know what VP does, and a Pres candidate that agrees with all the madness of the past 8 yrs 93% of the time..

Obama, definately.

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McBushWhacked — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:55:52 GMT

Hey Barb4McCain

America voted for Bush in 08. Be careful about what YOU wish for.

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John 1263 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:56:23 GMT

You know the righties are getting crazed when they start accusing the opponent of child murder and supporting terrorism. Oh right, that iswhat they always say - as if more than half of America are crazed murders who are in favor of blowing up women and kids. Take a look around the ofice you are siting in. Chances are that about half your co workers are Democrats. Are they terrorists? Commuists" Socialists? Murderers? Do they want their kids schools destroyed? Do they wat your jobs to go away and Americans to live in poverty and despair? Are they against anyone having medical care? Or are they maybe facing the same hard time that you are? Hard tims that are the direct result of republicon policies and trickle down econoic ideology.

Then why would you believe the nonsense out of fox talk show hosts and the mckane palin campaign?

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abcdefg1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:56:39 GMT

Many people choose to speak out against McCain due to his ties and support of Bush in regards to the Iraq war. I agree it's questionable as to if that conflict ever should have taken place. The conflict no one can argue with is 9-11, and I for one DO NOT want Obama running this country, making the decisions concerning our national safety, when something like that happens again.

As for smear campaigns, both men at this point in time are probably being less than completely truthful. What no one can argue with is the past. Voting records, close ties, etc. are factual, but generally Obama supporters don't want to attempt an educated conversation about what's behind us concerning the two individuals. They only wish to speak of the empty statements being made now, about the future.

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pjamison1958 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:57:10 GMT

Floridacadman in answer to your attack on the comment I made in a forum of supposedly well-bred, educated people,both Democrat and Republican, I chose my high paying, glamorus career because I wanted to screw everyone-including the kids. I loved my job and forgive me for being happy to get a little tax money back. I don't know why you're such an angry person, but I'm glad my students didn't have you for a teacher because you misspelled illiterate, genocide, and several other words in earlier posts.

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kwhit1516 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:57:48 GMT

In a pig eye but could be the have fine tune it they allrady stole two election i know i be a dumb liberal i really do not care i just know Mcain is a another Bush and Palin is a joke

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imyers68 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:58:03 GMT

I agree we have got to put God Bless America back. Is God pleased with who your voting for. He will take care of the health, finances and other stuff that comes against us, but we have got to stay faithful to him.

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:58:18 GMT

Lost Dog, correct, I said extremists about the Muslims that are behind a lot of horrible acts recently. You are the one who has not done his research, as it is the most peaceful on earth. You can't honestly say the Bush religion of war in two countries at the same time is more peaceful, can you?

Anyway, religion is not up for debate as another poster has confirmed, and Obama isn't a Muslim anyway, so what's your actual concern, that my summation of the readings I have come across is incorrect?

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myusatoo — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:59:33 GMT

To all those who term Sen Obama as "satan" go up I would hope that in 2008 our country would be a bit more tolerant. I vote for the man and his issues. Baby killer? Come on! It's called PRO CHOICE!! It's my body my choice!! He has remained calm in the recent economic storm, he wants to try and talked to our enemies to find common ground...anti-american? Are you kidding? I'd rather have someone who can conduct themselves like a true statesman than a snarky bitter old man who has clearly lost it when yelling about who has experience and who doesn't...he might want to take a closer look at Palin who has clearly demonstrated her real agenda and lack of experience...she does not make me proud of being an american or a woman...VOTE OBAMA!!

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Think for Yourself — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:59:58 GMT

How to best sum up Obama's "spread the wealth" scenario

A guy walks into a resturant. Near the door is a homeless man slumped over his shopping cart. He is seated with his dinner partners and is served by a young waiter wearing an Obama pin.

The man and his party have a great dinner and the service from the young waiter is outstanding.

At the end of the evening, the man leaves a 40% tip and the waiters eyes explode with joy.

The man then promptly picks up the money, walks out and gives it to the homeless man.

When the waiter protests, the man says " Well, yuo worked veryhard for that tip and now its my obligation to give it to someone who does not work at all. This is sreading the weath under Obama's plan, this is what you are voting for"

Now folks, just remember that there were homeless people under Clinton's Presidency as well. Please dont miss the point of the scenario. It is factually accurate.. Maybe the waiter would have given the homeless man a few bucks. The point here is that his choice was taken away by the Man!

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twhitefish — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:27 GMT

Come on America lets move past the Bush/McCain political fear mongering. Obama is not nor has he ever been a muslim. Move on from these type of politics!

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dysccs — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:48 GMT

I will never vote for Mccain,they must have offered joe the plumber money to start the business he wants..they are for the rich and NOT middle class people

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REALITY CHECK — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:01:38 GMT

Since the "Undecideds" broke for Hillary and against Obama by a 75%/25% split in the key Primary States of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, I wouldn't be surprised if the race is a lot tighter than these so-called "experts" predict. It should be interesting in any event.

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rabbits_foot — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:01:46 GMT

Why does this article keep asking if Obamans should be worried? It sounds like you all thought that Obama was a slam dunk! Why not sprinle in a few words regarding the elation of the McCain supporters? As we've seen throughout this campaign, here's yet another mainstream media piece that shows its bias toward Obama. The rising numbers for McCain clearly demonstrate that the American people are not to be duped, nor completely swayed by a slick and biased media; Oprah-fueled adoration; or lengthy, boring and pricey campaign ads. We are capable fo forming our own opnions, thank you very much.

Not all of us are Obama-drones, and as the polls show, there are a great many of us who are rooting hard for the McCain-Palin ticket to win the White House. Try as you might to wish otherwise, and influence accordingly, the McCain-Palin ticket is thriving and, is very alive, force to be recokoned with. All this slanted reporting is having the opposite effect of ewhat you intended, and has left a very bitter taste in the mouths of many. Should McCain and Palin win, let's hope they take on journalism-reform as another issue to be tackled.

Can the biased reporters out there try and remmeber some of the basic tenets of journalism? Which is your job is to report the facts with no bias. And no one cares about the reporters' opinions or the media instiuitions' bias. We can make up our own minds without your input.

Speaking of integrity in journalism, why sin't the LA Times releasing the very controversial video containing footage of Obama at a party supporting former PLO spokesman and Palestinian scholar, Rashid Khalidi? The story, when printed, got strong rebukes from Obama supporters (naturally!), So the kow-towing to Obama plays on and the LA Time continues to withhold potentially damagaing Information regarding a presidential candidate, that all Americans should absoloutely deserve to see. The Obama campiagn know that this information could lead to the demise of their ticket. So based on the word of a single reporter and his "source" , millions of Americans have been deprived the opportunity to evaluate for themselves,, the integrity of Obama as would be seen on this video!

If they are not concerned about the contents of the video, why isn't the Obama campaign defusing the matter by taking it upon themselves to get the video and clear up any alleged misperceptions?

The media bias is alive and well, not just at the LA Times, but at Newsweek as well!

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leahpeah — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:01:51 GMT

Obama is a communist

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Always right — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:06:26 GMT

You do know in this country voting MUST happen before you can make the call on who wins. I understand that a lot of people do listen to the “drive by media” to get their information, but lets talk about the polls. The suck, they don’t hold water because most of them are weighted lean 10 to 25 % of Libs or Republicans to one side or the other. It’s funny how when Obama was up the left wing media didn’t talk about how the polls are not correct, but now that the gap is closing on Obama (O butthead) the stories are starting to come out. As usual you guys are way behind this because the real new media has been talking about this for months. Maybe you guy’s should get your news from a real news source! Dare I say the F word? (FOX) and you thought I was going to say something bad! HA!

God bless you, God bless our country and God bless McCain.

Always right

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baybay — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:06:58 GMT

OBAMA SUPPORTS MURDERING BABIES. I don't care if he wouldn't actually have an abortion in his own family. He's still standing by & allowing women to be able to choose over something that is NOT THEIR CHOICE! Pro-choice & Pro-abortion are the same thing!

Would you stand by & allow people to murder at will? No! You would prevent a law against it.

Oh, whoops. Nevermind. Obama is all for a baby murder holocaust.

I repeat. Obama is a disgustingly sick man.

Feel free to vote for a murderer.

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:08:02 GMT

Beka... come on... that is really uncool... I HAD an employee who made a comment like that about Obama and she is no longer around.. If she had said the same about McCain she would be fired also.. I have a zero tolerance for idiots... you are an idiot.. I believe you hurt your cause by acting like a fool..

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:08:03 GMT

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dmf777777 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:09:21 GMT

I can tell we have some younger bloggers here who are not students of history. Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Reform and change seem to be the mantras of this election. Be careful what you wish for.

Remember the old chinese curse:

May you live in interesting times

May you come to the attention of those in authority

May you find what you are looking for

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max in fl — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:22 GMT

Bush obviously passed the torch for negative ads to McCain, in McCain's case it has become they have done on to me so I will do unto others. Now we have to watch for Nathan Sproul spreading lies for McCain in different languages.

Having run Senator John McCain's campaign for president, I can recount a textbook example of a smear made against McCain in South Carolina during the 2000 presidential primary. We had just swept into the state from New Hampshire, where we had racked up a shocking, 19-point win over the heavily favored George W. Bush. What followed was a primary campaign that would make history for its negativity.

In South Carolina, Bush Republicans were facing an opponent who was popular for his straight talk and Vietnam war record. They knew that if McCain won in South Carolina, he would likely win the nomination. With few substantive differences between Bush and McCain, the campaign was bound to turn personal. The situation was ripe for a smear.

It didn't take much research to turn up a seemingly innocuous fact about the McCains: John and his wife, Cindy, have an adopted daughter named Bridget. Cindy found Bridget at Mother Theresa's orphanage in Bangladesh, brought her to the United States for medical treatment, and the family ultimately adopted her. Bridget has dark skin.

Anonymous opponents used "push polling" to suggest that McCain's Bangladeshi born daughter was his own, illegitimate black child. In push polling, a voter gets a call, ostensibly from a polling company, asking which candidate the voter supports. In this case, if the "pollster" determined that the person was a McCain supporter, he made statements designed to create doubt about the senator.

Thus, the "pollsters" asked McCain supporters if they would be more or less likely to vote for McCain if they knew he had fathered an illegitimate child who was black. In the conservative, race-conscious South, that's not a minor charge. We had no idea who made the phone calls, who paid for them, or how many calls were made. Effective and anonymous: the perfect smear campaign.

Some aspects of this smear were hardly so subtle. Bob Jones University professor Richard Hand sent an e-mail to "fellow South Carolinians" stating that McCain had "chosen to sire children without marriage." It didn't take long for mainstream media to carry the charge. CNN interviewed Hand and put him on the spot: "Professor, you say that this man had children out of wedlock. He did not have children out of wedlock." Hand replied, "Wait a minute, that's a universal negative. Can you prove that there aren't any?"

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/03/21/the_anatomy_of_a_smear_campaign/

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REALITY CHECK — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:27 GMT

Considering that there's a huge anti-Republican push by the media, Obama has outspent McCain by about a 5 to 1 margin (over $600 Million), has enjoyed unbelievably boosting by the media and McCain/Palin has received terribly biased anti-everything reporting, and the media has persistently refused to investigate Obama's shady associations, and that we've had an unprecedented Financial meltdown, I'm very surprised that this race is as close as it is. Sounds like Obama just has a problem closing the deal, just as happened with Hillary, when he needed the Superdelegates to get nominated.

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LT in MD — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:47 GMT

This campaign has unmasked the true "Colors" of the lunatic fringe of the Republican Party. The positive outcome of all the nastiness, lies, and complete defamation of Obama's character and candidacy, is that the more the mud flies, the higher he climbs in the polls- you know, the polls that repugs only accept when they're heading in the "Right" direction.

On the one hand I find it disgustingly sad, that supposedly intelligent Americans can (in good conscience) call a US Senator the Antichrist, Communist, Terrorist, Baby Killer- so on and so forth. So much for Christian principles. I know quite a few folks who normally vote Republican, who are ashamed and disgusted at what has happened to their party. Shame on every one of you, who get your kicks and giggles by spewing complete hate-filled, fear mongering nonsense.

Since we know the rabid lunatic repugs don't have any shame or sense of decency, keep it up. You've done more to help ensure an Obama Presidency that you'll ever realize.

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abcdefg1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:54 GMT

Well John 1263, I definitely want to live in a country where I go to work daily to make a living, but someone else is going to hold their hand out saying give some to me. So what if I sit around all day everyday while you work, I deserve a little too. Who cares if it's you who did the labor for it. The only thing worse will be when it's the government that's forcing us to do just that.

As for accusing someone of child murder. What exactly do you call live birth abortions, or actually abortion period, if it's not murder?????? I believe Obamas voting record makes that more than an accusation.

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floridacadman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:11:12 GMT

pjmison, Thank you for proving my point. Im not professing to be a teacher, or Id make damn sure I was spelling perfectly. Palins running for VP, think she oughtta know what a VP does?

Ill never effect your future, but she will...you really should care. And every dime you take from the gov't that your precious repubs made so big, comes from your children.

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americandefender — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:11:39 GMT

I smell desperation in the air, ah such a sweet smell yes right wingers you had your chance and you blew it. You see most americans are in the middle and don't appreciate someone else trying to shove their beliefs down our throats so for the next 4 years you might want to lay low, beacouse we have alot of work to do to get this country back on track. Obama you have fought a good fight I salute you.

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:12:37 GMT

Posted By: akatz

"Barack Obama said that he would stand by the Muslims if an ill-wind blew. So will I, and I'm Jewish. Contrary to the lies posted here today, he never said he would convert to Muslim. Nor would I."

Obviously you did not bother to read my entire post. "I said I could care less about his religious beliefs but stated that this questions his character." I never said he would convert to Muslim. It amazes me how people like you read into statements that were never said. Your bias really shows here so obviously your an Obama supporter and as typical supporters you have decided to not question this mans character. I on the other hand have viewed both candidates and have wavered back and forth trying to weight out both faults and accomplishments. And what I stated is not a lie but an observation. Observations is what leads to a rational opinion about anything. Some opinions maybe a bit overzealous on both sides so I contend that we base our options on facts and observations. The fact remains the same. I can not find myself voting for Obama for his lack of accomplishments. You want facts then check the Chicago Tribune for their statements concerning the murder rate, education, municipality sales tax rates, deficient. These are facts. Not lies. My decision is not based on religion, race, creed nor sex.

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Mel2008 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:13:16 GMT

McCain’s' economic plan will put us 2billion more dollars in to debt then Obama's will. Obama has no hidden agenda. You want to talk about hidden agenda look at Bush and Cheney. Talk about the rich get richer. There was a comment made by a 60 year old republican on this thing that he has never seen a democrat not raise taxes. Maybe he is not aware of the taxes being raised by republicans because they like to take it out on the middle class and never touch those making millions. I mean come on have you ever seen a politician not raise taxes? Who cares if Obama has a Muslim background. He’s not the one throwing it in the American peoples face like Palin is stuffing her hill billy back woods ideals down our throats. I can’t believe she is the governor of Alaska and is an advocate of destroying all of its natural resources. This Drill Drill Drill chant of her's is archaic. All the drilling they want to do will only make up 3% of the 21% of the worlds oil that we consume, and that 3% won’t even be seen for 10 years. Drilling is not the solution. You republicans say that Democrats have their minds made up before they know what the candidates’ platforms are. That is absolutely not true. Every republican I have met has been close minded from the start or ignorant to the real issues at hand and instead choose to focus on pro-life garbage. Who would be against stem cell research but close minded people? Who wouldn’t want people to benefit from science that can possibly put an end to a number of debilitating diseases? I hope this country doesn’t make the same mistake it has for the past 8 years. The longer we stay in this war the more bankrupt this country will become. Palin keeps talking about "not losing" and "not retreating". Really what do we "win"? There are no winners. Notice how there are no more "terror alerts"? They spent all that time putting together this pretty alert system for what? There were no WMDs and there never was. So vote OBAMA come Nov 4th if you want a means to an end. If you want a cleaner environment and for our country to be more dependent on renewable resources Vote OBAMA!

One last thing….when did Newsweek become FOX News?

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dan6995 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:13:35 GMT

Someone said they would not want Obama in charge if we have another 911. Everyone has a right to their opinion. Mine is that I wouldn't want McCain in charge if that would happen.

McCain has proven he gets irritated and is an angry person an explodes at the slighest provication.

After what he's been thru that's understandable.

Obama, as described by all the pundits, reporters, Don Rather, and various college Political Professors, is the calmest, coolest, intelligent person they've seen. He does not get rattled. Even after all the ridiculous attacks McCain has made against him. By the way, that's why McCain will lose.

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noosamaobamaever — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:05 GMT

Osama should buy at least 5 or 6 full page ads from the L.A. times for the cover up. He just compensated all the major networks for the gentle handling of his campaign as Hillary was pushed aside by them and now doing the same with Mcain. Thats why he hates FOX news cause they did not roll over like the mainstream media. I could only watch the Rachel MADDCOW (Keef Olberwomans boyfriend) for 2 minutes or so cause the softball questions were written by osama. I have not heard one supporter agree that the paper(???) should release the tape. Its just another terrorist with Ayers, whats the big deal???? BTW, where is Hidin Biden??? I see Palin everyday...lol

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:18 GMT

Central PA here, I have fairly listened to both sides and weighed all of the issues, I have come to the conclusion that Sarah Palin does not belong in a presidential race, she may have been a fine Governor, but honestly she is out of her league......way way out of her league. McCain honestly scares me, he is unstable at best. I do not want the leader of my country who has to deal with urgent issues on a daily basis, on the brink of blowing his top and doing something we all would have to pay for in more ways that dollars or mega dollars.........my grandchildren are already in debt thanks to the present government........no more

OBAMA/BINDEN 08 the change is coming....ready or not.

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Mel2008 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:40 GMT

One last thing….when did Newsweek become FOX News?

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Go Vote! Mcain That is! — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:15:00 GMT

All in all it seems that this election will be just like the last two. The Democrat is in the lead all the way to election day and after the conservative wins crys of foul play will sound thru the streets. Why you ask? Becasue we republicans can't win an election without cheating, right. HA,ha, worng! The polls are always wrong, mind you a large precent of the media is for Obama. Its only right to think that they might tiwst the polls for their benifit. When it falls thru we some how steal the election, never win. Democrats hitting below the belt for, well, as long as I can remember!

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mjohnson1984 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:15:16 GMT

Barack Obama is worthless and will lead the country right down the drain with all of his supposed universal plans. Spending will be a lot worse than it is right now, and he will lead the country into further debt. In response to slick speaking Biden's comments, whether or not Obama has a spine of steel doesn't matter. I don't want someone leading us into a foreign affair with a spine of steel if he has no clue what he is doing. McCain has been there and is experienced. He is by far the better candidate for president at this point in time, and I seriously hope America is stupid enough to vote for such an idiot. Finally, I don't see why he connects so much with black peole considering he is as white as every other white person in America. Vote no to the secret muslim.

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:16:22 GMT

WOW McCain people are really angry people.........there are drugs for this you know!!!!

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:16:31 GMT

I can't wait to fire 3 of my 10 employees on tuesday...yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!.... They are annoying and really not the best employees...So, if Obama wins, and he probably will, I have the pleasure of firing the deadweight... This will happen in mass on november 5 all over the country. Watch how many jobs are lost in November.... It will tell you exactly what "small" business and "big" business think of Obama and his plan to tax the "rich".... It will be a disaster and will start well before inauguration.. One employee in particular will make her firing particularly enjoyable as she is a huge Obama fan....The 7 people I keep are hard workers and come to work with good ideas and good attitudes... I will try very hard to keep them but suspect I may need to let 1 and maybe 2 of them go... Obama will cost a minimum of 3 jobs and maybe 5 at my place... Good luck collecting taxes when there aren't any jobs or businesses to collect from..

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Moore6pack — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:16:50 GMT

What's very sad about this whole thing is that it has made a joke of our political system. People who do not know what they are voting for - a president - will be voting for who has more charisma. It isn't about who looks good or presents themselves well, but who can lead our country to a stable state. The presidency is about our executive branch in government, people wake up this is serious, not high school senior prom. We need someone to lead us in the world, not smile and look good. If you had paid attention in history class you would know that Bush doesn't make laws, Congress. Don't blame him, blame your Democratic Congress. Be sure you vote for them again becuase Obama won't change anything if they still have power.

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johanna1313 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:17:11 GMT

Why isn't any of this in the news? All you hear is Obama this, Obama that. Well looky here - the McPalin's are no better off are they? I would much rather have Obama than these 2 desperate washouts/ups...

GUILT BY ASSOCIATION!!! LET'S LOOK AT WHAT JOHN McCAIN and SARAH PALIN HAVE DONE THEMSELVES:- Sarah Palin is GUILTY of ethics violation in Alaska. The investigation, by the Alaska Legislative Branch, which the McCain camp has been trying to silence Sarah has been found guilty of abusing her power as Governor. Sarah Palin, and her husband, and her staff have all refused to answer to subpoenas which have been issued for them, but the investigation still continues... GUILTY- Sarah Palin worked as director of a 527 Group for Senator Ted Stevens (Ted Stevens was indicted in July 2008, on 7 counts of corruption).- Sarah Palin's church believes that the violent act against Jews in Israel, by the Palestinians is deserved by Jews, because Jews do not worship Jesus. Sarah Palin herself has been in church when these types of sermons have been preached against Israel by pastors. - Sarah Palin's husband was registered, and belonged to a group called AIP, which wants Alaska to become it's own separate country. Officially, the AIP is a political party which advocates, becoming a separate nation. To break away from the USA.- John McCain was investigated by the Senate Ethics Committee, for meeting with federal investigators twice and PRESSURING THEM to stop investigating his good friend: Charles Keatings for his crimes. Charles Keating’s was convicted of 73 counts of FRAUD, conspiracy, and other crimes. Charles Keating’s lavished John McCain with lavish gifts, such as vacations, as well as HUGE amounts of campaign funds. Cindy McCain also had business dealings with Charles Keating’s. John McCain is the epitome of CORRUPTION!! (By the way Savings and Loan Fraud scandal that Keating’s and John McCain was involved with cost the taxpayers $2 BILLION DOLLARS in taxpayer money)- John McCain admitted to intentionally filing false income tax returns to defraud the IRS by not claiming thousands of dollars in gifts McCain and his family received from Charles Keating and Keating’s company. Years later, when the IRS noticed Keating’s company had written off the gifts to McCain as business expenses, McCain had to fess up and admit to filing false returns and then made a “donation” to the U.S. Treasury to cover the amount he defrauded American tax payers. - John McCain's intervening with prosecutors, and cutting a deal with them using his influence as a Senator to get his wife, Cindy McCain off on serious charges which could have resulted in felonies for her stealing of drugs from a charity. Crimes of fraud, and larceny, were dropped against Cindy only because McCain used his political office to exert pressure on the prosecutor.- Now once again, John McCain is using his political office to try to silence the ethics investigation into his running mates actions as Governor of Alaska. - And let's not forget that John McCain cooperated with the enemy, the Vietnamese, during a time of war. John McCain made 23 propaganda tapes for the Vietnamese, in which John McCain talked negatively about the US military, his own country!

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FarRight — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:20:02 GMT

OB is OB. Just smells bad anyway ya look at it. Kinda like any muslim. Prophet my butt! I WILL NOT VOTE FOR A MUSLIM FOR PRESIDENT.

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Mel2008 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:22:06 GMT

Abortion is not murder!!!! Would you rather people have babies that don’t want them? These kids end up being abused or put in to orphanages or abandoned. Quite frankly this shouldn't even be a government issue. There are more important things to talk about like the economy, our energy crisis, and ending this war. But you people who talk about being pro life and against gay marriage can’t wrap your minds around anything else. All you people who are pro-choice I doubt that you've adopted anyone. You want these fetuses to live to end up having bad lives. Its absolutely ridiculous!

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Go Vote! Mcain That is! — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:22:40 GMT

Keep in mind that the last two years were the bad ones but wait who was in control of congress. Oh, thats right it was the D-E-M-O-C-R-A-T-E-S. Didn't see that one coming. Or, did I?

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Moore6pack — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:23:18 GMT

Mel 2008 You are misinformed about Obama's plan. Go to his website and add up his spending policy.... Don't you watch the O'Reilly factor?

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mccainsupporter — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:23:31 GMT

Ohioans wake up!!! Get out there and vote for John McCain. Your jobs depend upon it. Everyone working for Firestone and Goodyear and B. F. Goodrich in Akron will be facing layoffs under Obama and the liberal Democratic party leadership. Al Gore, Barack Obama and the liberal Democrats are pushing a mandatory cap and trade emissions program. The cap and trade environmental pollution program will cause the tire and steel companies to shut down and lay off workers. A cap and trade emissions program with grandfathering provisions for current polluters will allow environmental groups to buy credits and prevent any expansion of production and job growth. Also tire and steel companies have a gold mine waiting for them if they simply close down major portions of their factories and sell their pollution credits. The tire companies may have a greater value to their shareholders by shutting down and selling their pollution credits than staying in business. The environmental policies of Barack Obama will cause huge losses of jobs throughout Ohio.

Vote John McCain!!!!!!! Vote John McCain!!!!!!!

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:24:12 GMT

Posted By: Zedcar35

"Come_on...so, wait, is that book available to the public? You're right, his religion is not up for debate, but I couldn't look past all of the debate that was already being put forth on the Muslim falsehood. Sorry, it was petty of me, so by the same token, maybe McCain and Palin will stop their lies then in regards to Obama's religion?" I couldn't agree with you more. And yes his book is available to the public. Good reading if you want to know who Barrack Obama is. I just wish we all could have calm debates and have all of our questions answered without all the accusations and attacks on intelligence being flung about throughout the MSM and most of these blogs.

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Moore6pack — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:24:38 GMT

We just don't know what Obama's guilty of yet. Even my friends from England says he looks "shifty".

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skalamba — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:24:49 GMT

Obama will be defeated no experience no courage, no military thin resume, no foreign policy

in other words ZERO!!!!! He associates with radicals human being no trust from him.

Senator McCain and Sarah will win the election they will prevail for the United States of America!!!

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Go Vote! Mcain That is! — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:01 GMT

And No Its not McCain its Mcain or M-Cain choose which every you like He supports freedom of choice!

Nobama 2008

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Theresafra — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:38 GMT

Go McCain!!! I really think he can do this and I trust John McCain to run this country Obama

is going to find out Money isn't everything people more and more are finding out who the "True Obama" . Thanks Newsweek for being fair :)

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63Jeffery — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:40 GMT

I am still an undecided in New York (who cares!), I was going to vote Obama and saw the "commercial" the other evening. Totally turned me away. I have really, really wanted to vote for McCain, due to the changes in estate tax etc., proposed by Obama. I have some properties I will be selling and a substantial inheritence in the not so distant future! I am having a terrible time pulling the lever for McCain because of Palin. She is so unqualified, I find her a real embarassment to America. Her "morality" of leaving her special needs child and preg. teen is sickening. If she is dragging them around the country even worse. Any chance they would get rid of her after the election?? Replace her with Tina Fey? No one would notice and Tina is way more qualified! Perhaps Ron Paul is for me! Since New York matters not and our votes really don't matter either - remember the electorial college! The whole thing is like a big Seinfeld episode!

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max in fl — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:25:56 GMT

Think for Yourself

Bush incarnate

Indeed, to the degree that the McCain-Palin campaign has had an overarching message in the last few weeks, it's been negative: the old standby that Barack Obama is weak on national security, plus the newer claim that he's a reflexive tax raiser and redistributor of income. A socialist, even.

Yes, it's true that hiking taxes on upper-earners will redistribute some wealth. But the notion that Obama's income tax proposals represent a radical break with American history or a plunge into socialism is laughable. The Democrat would simply return to Clinton-era income tax rates for family incomes of $250,000 or more. That would affect only 2.5 percent of US taxpayers, according to Citizens for Tax Justice. Obama's broader tax plans would spell a tax increase of some sort for about 10 percent of households, according to the Tax Policy Center.

No doubt it's precisely because of the relatively thin slice of taxpayers who would be affected that McCain and Palin would rather raise the specter of socialism than argue tax policy on the merits.

Still, it's surprising that a candidate who cherished his reputation as a serious man and an independent thinker would wage this kind of campaign. Yes, that has played to the GOP base, just as Bush's politics have, but it's left independents unmoved, while detracting from McCain's supposed strengths

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/10/31/mccains_running_out_of_time___and_tactics/

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curryjm — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:26:03 GMT

I think that this election will be as close as the last one. As did Bush four years ago, McCain could very well win in the Electoral College and lose in the popular vote.

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MaggieinBerlin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:26:31 GMT

No matter who wins, for Obama or any Democrat to make real changes, the American ideology needs to shift. "Socialism", redistribution of wealth, whatever you want to call it ..... this is a society that looks out for EVERYBODY. It's a society of compassion and less individualism. It makes me sick to hear about people saying they don't want to vote for Obama because their hard-earned money will go to unemployed bums ... this isn't how socialism truly works and it sounds incredibly selfish. Of course, there must be a combination with programs that help the unemployed find jobs, find housing for the homeless so they can get back on track ... look at the Swedish model.

America has already fallen so far in the eyes of the rest of the world, the only hope at this point is for Obama to win. Up until now I would say that Europeans are not anti-American, rather anti-Bush, but after all, someone is voting these Republicans in .... I fear the shift will move to truly anti-American, if McCain and Palin are voted in.

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mccainsupporter — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:26:43 GMT

Ohioans wake up!!! Get out there and vote for John McCain. Your jobs depend upon it.

Everyone working for Firestone and Goodyear and B. F. Goodrich in Akron will be facing

layoffs under Obama and the liberal Democratic party leadership. Al Gore, Barack

Obama and the liberal Democrats are pushing a mandatory cap and trade emissions

program. The cap and trade environmental pollution program will cause the tire and

steel companies to shut down and lay off workers. A cap and trade emissions program

with grandfathering provisions for current polluters will allow environmental groups to

buy credits and prevent any expansion of production and job growth. Also tire and steel

companies have a gold mine waiting for them if they simply close down major portions

of their factories and sell their pollution credits. The tire companies may have a greater

value to their shareholders by shutting down and selling their pollution credits than

staying in business. The environmental policies of Barack Obama will cause huge

losses of jobs throughout Ohio.

Vote John McCain!!!!!!! Vote John McCain!!!!!!!

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dilbarsf — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:27:06 GMT

Far Right. Barrack is not a Muslim you knucklehead!

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Mel2008 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:27:09 GMT

Why would I watch the O'reilly factor? I dont want a biased opinion from some air bag.

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Tatsu49 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:27:13 GMT

There is a belief that McCain was given over to "subjective conditioning" while in captivity a. la. the original movie, MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, and that he may have been "tampered with".

If the Chinese had access to him in captivity, then he's far more dangerous than Bush's pseud-WMDs! Those who espouse this notion suggest caution!

Suggest before the election, someone ask him if he wants to play a game of Solitaire!!!

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:27:28 GMT

Again, mjohnson's pulling claims and propaganda fluff out of what's been fed to you by the McCain source, rather than saying which policies and ideas qualify "experience" and "right to lead the country"...just spew what you hear, it'll work. Secret Muslim = total lies.

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vincevance — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:28:14 GMT

Before you make the decision of your life please watch the video here. http://www.pyrabang.com/contenteditor.php?pd=4057&ps=4121&org=3955&target=http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr10-17-08.html

It hopefully just might make an impression on some of my fellow black brothers and sisters. If not then you are lost anyway and are like so many are taken in by the Great Deceiver.

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Moore6pack — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:28:22 GMT

McCain supporters are not angry, just standing up and fighting for our country. We believe in our forefathers and we are PROUD to be Americans.

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RepAtLarge1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:28:33 GMT

I Hope all americans have done there actual homework on Obama and the Democrates in the past! Folks guess what ???? Bush did not cause this economic crisis The Democrates did! Please stop acting on talk and do your actual Research!!!!! I dont want someone running this country that has no experience... I want someone who has fought for it in the past and will so in the future! When we lend out loans to low income families and people with bad credit that should not have gotten these loans in the first place What happens Next: Collapse of an economy!!!!!! Reality Now!

PS: Our economic crisis will be worst if we get free hand outs people This will be a collapse beyond our time....

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signit — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:28:35 GMT

For Baybay: Obama is not a baby murderer. He doesn't believe in abortions, but he doesn't believe that the right for a woman to make a decision that affects her body and her's alone should be denied and left up to a government especially in cases such as rape or incest. He believes the decision is between a woman her god, and family. He also stated what we should be talking about is how to prevent abortion. I'm so sick of you right wingers not doing your research and only spewing out talking points from the Republicans. Then you have the cauld to say McCain is honest with the lies he's and secessionist Palin have been spewing. That's why they're going to lose this election. People have woke up to the Republican dirty playbook.

Now for Miss300weatherbymagnum: It's interesting how you along with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and all the other right wingers believe this man is hiding so much from the American people. May I ask you a question? Here goes; What if someone was accusing you of such terrible things and making up more crap as they continued to spew lies about you, then you answer them with the truth but it doesn't matter what you say, they still think you're lying. What would you do? Would you continue to try and persuade these people who clearly dislike you not because of their feelings that you are hiding something, but more because of their feeling of inferiority, and fear based upon old generational racial wounds from this country that haven't healed. That because in their eyes, you're different from them and they were taught that you don't like them either or want to hurt them in some way, how would YOU handle it? Well Senator Obama as a christian who loves his family and this country and it's citizens is running because he believes he can really help the working class people and create new jobs that were sent overseas by John McCain's good buddies who head up many corporations. He always leaves that tidbit out when he's proclaiming to be one of the working people in front of his rallies. John McCain could care less about Joe the Plumber and poor working people. He just wants to be president because of his family's military history and he feels it's owed to him period. But I feel like I want to live and not be blown up with this crazy irrational old angry man and his racist cronies at his side in the white house. So there. Old stupid Joe the plumber would come out better under Senator Obama's plan anyway, that's why this new crap by McCain of calling Obama a socialist is not going over well with the majority of Americans because we have seen the last 8 years of Bush and McCain and Friends spreading the wealth to the upper 5% of Americans and Corporations leaving this country and hiring people in China and India but America First - Country First RIGHT? They're not studden middle class Americans. It's sad when people are so racists and ignorant and will vote against their own self interest just to make sure they vote for someone who looks just like them but could care less about them with his billionaire beer company owner drug addicted wife, yet Barack Obama is JUST SO TERRIBLE FOR AMERICA. Well get use to it. As he said to Joe The Plumber in the video which the news media will not play all of it for America to here, just the part where he says he wants to spread the wealth around and that's what gets blown out of proportion; He explained so calmly to Joe the Plumber his economic plan, and why it could help him. At the end, he said I may not get your vote, but I will be working hard for you if I become President.

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limeyinUS — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:29:13 GMT

I finally figured it out using a basic risk assessment. McCain is a 72 year old who has had a cancer about 1 cm from his brain. Not a good risk. Obama may well be targetted by some crazy white supremecy idiot. Not a good risk. Palin scares the cr*p out of me. So I will vote for Biden.

Seriously, are these the best candidates we could get? It's not only our financial system that is broken.

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davidlaughs — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:29:35 GMT

myusatoo,

You are so stuck in your ways to see the light of day. Yes it is called Pro Choice, so what, it matters what is IS. It is killing human life. And that's your choice? No its not, your own body is not your own, its God's. Oh wait...you dont believe in him.

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4mygirl — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:01 GMT

I hope McCain kicks Obama's butt. Obama is nothing but a flim-flam man. His associations and rise to power in the political arena is disgraceful. If people vote for a guy to sits in a hate preaching church and lets the REV. marry him, baptize his kids, hangs out with domestic terrorists, does business with convicted felons (REZKO) - This country is NUTS. I will be voting for McCain and my girl Sarah........ Obama is a joke. - He will go down as the guy who spent 300 million to lose. HA HA

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Go Vote! Mcain That is! — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:07 GMT

Not to say Nobama is not for freedom of choice but you know one thing leads to another!

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Zedcar35 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:15 GMT

You can put it in caps lock, but Obama is still not a Muslim FarRight...O'Reilly does not count as a viable source to credit that information.

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limeyinUS — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:29 GMT

Hey Moore6pack, do you really think democrats wathc O'Rielly?

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Moore6pack — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:38 GMT

You say Palin's unqualified? CHeck out Obama. 143 days in Congress is all he brings to the table...

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mitchk — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:55 GMT

I certainly hope Obama's unwillingess to pull some of the skeltons out of McCain's and Palin's closet don't come back to bite him. There is plenty of dirt in their backgrounds- -relationships with unsavory characters (Keating, Liddy, the Alaskan Independance Party, witch doctors, etc), as well as Palin's ethics issues in Alaska and her overblowing of her record (the Bridge to Nowhere, etc ), as well as McCain's infidelities, that the Obama folks have not touched. Meanwhile, Obama continues to get hammered over ridiculous things (Ayers, Khalidi, Communist, Socialist, etc) by ridiculous figures (Palin, Joe the Plumber, Goldfarb, Limbaugh, Hannity). Obama is right that folks are tired of tit-for-tat politics, but the issues about McCain's and Palin's character flaws are real, yet they seem to be getting a free pass while they beat up Obama based on lies, innuendo and half-truths. The polls are in Obama's favor. I hope when the dust settles the American voter proves to be reasonably astute on these issues.

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heelsfan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:32:12 GMT

how can anyone still not get that Obama is NOT a Muslim, or a terrorist, or the frickin anti Christ? because of course all evil is concentrated in the president of the Harvard Law Review. I think that was Satan's career path. spare me from these Joe the tax dodging unlicensed plumber lovers!

incidentally, I do not think that being a Muslim is a bad thing. I am just disturbed by the low level of fear mongering and spurious accusations

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Historian1627 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:32:16 GMT

How is increasing the taxes on the wealthiest 5% spreading the wealth? Especially when they already have so many loop holes and tax shelters to rely on. There has been a growing gap between the wealthiest Americans and the middle class over the last decade. Why should the middle class carry the brunt of the load?

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DUMPLIN — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:32:47 GMT

I BELIEVE THE TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA IS FINALLY COMING TO THE FORE FRONT. HIS POLICIES ARE SOCIALIST AND HIS PERSONAL LIFE HAS BEEN SHROUDED EVEN THO' HE PROCLAIMS GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE TRANSPARENT, SO SHOULD THE PRESIDENT OR PRESIDENT WANNABEES. AMERICANS ARE NOT WILLING TO WORK HARD THEN HAVE WHAT THEY MAKE TAKEN FROM THEM AND GIVEN TO SOMEONE WHO IS NOT WILLING TO WORK. THERE HAS BEEN A WELFARE STATE IN AMERICAN SINCE FDR AND VERY FEW WELFARE RECIPIENTS SEEM WILLING TO DO ANYTHING FOR THEMSELVES AND GET OUT OF THAT SITUATION. THE WELFARE STATE HAS BEEN A DISMAL FAILURE, AND ENLARGING IT WILL NOT MAKE IT WORK EITHER. YOU CANNOT MAKE POOR PEOPLE RICH BY MAKING RICH PEOPLE POOR. OBAMA HAS PLAYED THE RACE CARD AND AMERICANS ARE TIRED OF BEING TOLD THEY WON'T VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. THEY WON'T VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE OF HIS POLICIES. POLLS ARE ALWAYS HEAVY ON THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE AND I BELIEVE THAT NOVEMBER 4TH WILL SURPRISE A LOT OF LIBERALS.

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callyn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:32:55 GMT

So Obama is a Muslim but in the same story you say how he sat in Jermiah Wright's church for 20 years. Which is it? Is he Muslim or does he just listen to a racist Pastor? You have to pick one, you cant just use whichever one fits better for the topic of discussion.

Secondly, I am a Christian Democrat. Here is the thing, it says 2 things in the Bible that all of you are forgetting...

1. Thou shall not judge. If gay people choose to get marrried, they will face their maker and be judged. Until then it is your Christian duty to treat them with fairness and respect. Where in the Bible does it say to ridicule sinners? Everything I have read in the Bible says the opposite. Love your neighbor and let God do the judging, and by the way...Jesus didnt die in vain. He died for our SINS.

2. Abortion...sure is it a horrible thing? YES! BUT, we are given free will to make decisions. We have to live with those choices, and face our maker one day regarding those choices. If you take away our right to choose, than noone would have an abortion. Not becasue of their morals, but because they arent allowed to. People should be able to choose the wrong thing, you never know...it might make them closer to God through learning, understanding, and repentance of their wrong actions. We all have choices, it is what you make of those choices that you have to deal with.

If we arent even allowed to have the Ten Commandments posted in courthouses b/c of the seperation of church and state, then why does the Government feel they can object to the morality of an abortion? I thought we seperated church from state. Again which is it?

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hipcheq — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:34:24 GMT

This was undoubtedly one of the most liberally slanted articles I've read in recent days, which is a real testament and complement to it's contents based on what is being published this election season.

Thanks for reminding me why I quit buying the magazine. I also agree with commenter Roger Walsh, for as a small business owner who will be hit both on personal and business taxes under an Obama-lead government, I'll have to look to make some cuts that I do not want to make. I was able to work very hard in my life to rise out of a poor midwest farming background in a small town that offered little opportunity, rely on God-given athletic talent to secure an Ivy league education and establish a business that has proven successful, all without a single cent of any State or Federal assistance along the way. Now that I've climbed that mountain and have many family members, employees and their families dependent on my success, I'm being told that the right thing is for that hard work to fund the others who have not shown the same propensity for work or who are already dependent on a welfare system being funded by taxpayers such as myself and my employees. Basic Socialist principle. Sad time in this country right now, with sadder times coming.

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rabbits_foot — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:34:48 GMT

Newsflash to the Obama drones, the Democrats control Congress, and have done so for the past 2 years!!!! The dismal status of the current economy and political environment is more fault of the Democrats, not George Bush.

Congress can overrule, and usually does, the president's veto with a 2/3 vote. Given that the current Congress has the largest Democratic presence since 1993, they have been doing what they do best, which is raising taxes, destroying our economy and fighting the Republicans. In the process, they have earned themsleves the LOWEST approval rating in history!!!!

There are supposeds to be checks and balances in our government, but the Dems have run amok. Is is any wonder things are such a mess? And the Obamaites are pushing for more of this mess!?!?

Don't blame Bush, turn your sights on Congress. Better yet, look to Nancy Pelosi, the radical liberal who turned off the lights on the floor this summer, right in the middle of critical discussions on how to help America cope with astronomical fuel prices. And she proclaims to work for the people! That's laughable, since her personal vacation plans and utter inability to deal with the issues facing Congress, led to her literally turning off the lights and walking out on her peers in Congress and her constituents.

Note to the Dems: try to get your facts straight before constantly accusing Bush of the country's problems. To refresh your memory, the DEMOCRATS now control Congress! Bush can only do so much. That's why we have what's called a balance of power. With the dems in charge, the normal checks and balances of this country are out of control. And so is the economy, etc. And the Obama drones want more of the same.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

jperiod — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:02 GMT

Mc Cain is like the ice skater who misses his first jumps and then starts ad-libing his routine to make up for lost points trying to salvage a flawed program. You can't unring a bell.

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660511 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:29 GMT

Come on people, do we really want 4 more years that look like the past 8? MaCain may be a great American but he lacks the self control that is needed to be President. We do not need someone who shoots first and asks questions later much like the Bush /Cheney philosophy! Then there is the Pailin problem, all she is capable of is running a town of 10,000 people or maybe the least populated state (650,000 people). Being able to see Russia from her kitchen window does not quallify her to be VP. She also need to sit down and read the U.S. Constitution prior to opening her mouth, she does not and will not run the Senate as she stated she would do. Why do you think McCain picked to run for VP, answer, because there was no one else that would accept the nomination! There are plenty of smart, well qualified, Republican leaders to choose from; personally I believe no one else was stupid enough to accept the nod. Lastly, "Joe the Plumber" is a complete insult to my intelligence. How can the McCain Camp still be using this discredited “Joe the Plumber” crap? Sponge Bob could do a better job and more than likely has a better grip on domestic and world affairs then Joe does! The guy owes the IRS money, the business he said he wanted to purchase is not for sale, bad credit, no plumber license and Joe isn’t even his name! Maybe McCain will come up with a new high level cabinet post for Joe, Secretary of Internal Plumbing.

BTW, Obama is not a communist, socialist, Muslim, or terrorist. Anyone who actually believes this rhetoric need to have their head checked!

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mulebutts — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:34 GMT

i don't think people know what the parties are all about. The Democrats are for the working man. They will get you higher wages, better health care, retirement, and a safer work place. this is done by taxing the rich, who already have high wages, great health care, don't worry about retirement, and haven't worked in years. They beleive the rich should have to pay for all the under classes needs, for using them to get rich. Taxes are a legal way to do this. The problem with this way of thinking is this, who owns the company that you work for? Is he rich? Guess who's going to get taxed the most. Who is going to pay for his taxes? You are, either by not getting your raise or having to take a pay cut, or loosing your job.

Rich people creat jobs every time they build something, or start a new company. If they are going to be taxed to the hilt, they will just leave thier money where it is and try to save as much as they can. The Republicans give tax breaks to these rich, money hungry, capitalist pigs. Why? They tell the rich man, "We'll give you a tax break, if you build a new factory. You can enjoy the tax break for 5 years, plus all the profit." The rich man builds the factory and employes hundreds of people for years to come. It's great to have the higher pay, health care and safe work place that the Democrats, but if I don't have a job, it don't mean much. If Obama was a Republican, I'd vote for him, I need a job and am smart enough to know that the goverment can't empoly us all.

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midwestmomof2 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:35:40 GMT

For all of you out there who believe the government programs are for just the lazy people who don't want to work, I have a story for you.

3 1/2 years ago, I was working a job in home construction making GOOD money. Both my husband and I were. In May 2005, after being married 13 years, I found out I was pregnant. (I was told this could not happen). Needless to say, I lost my job and my health insurance because "It would cause too much of a hardship on the company to employ a pregnant woman". Apparently because the company had less than 25 employees they could do this legally.

Try finding a job when you are pregnant. No one wants to hire you because they know in 6 months, you won't be able to work. I looked every day, all day to find a job. The only place that would hire me was McDonald's. Still, no health insurance. So I still took the job to have money coming in. However, without health insurance I could no longer afford my medical bills. My choices were limited. I contacted the state agency to see if I qualified for State Medicaid. I did. This took a lot of stress off of me, however, at 7 months pregnant I was put on bed rest. My counselor at the State office said that now I qualified for WIC and food stamps.

Once my daughter was born, I did go back to work in construction. And even with birth control, I still ended up pregnant again 6 months later. Needless to say, I had not yet qualified for health insurance with this new job. Once again I called the state to get insurance. And once again I lost my job being pregnant.

Once my son was born, we found it was not cost effective for me to go back to work. The cost of child care was more than I would be making. My husband had started his own construction company, and I stayed home to raise my kids and run his business. The State said they we qualified for ALL of us to be insured through Medicaid. I did allow my children to have the insurance, but did not want it for myself or my husband. The only state assistance we have is the medical insurance for our children.

So in the end, this state program helped me and my family to get back on our feet. That is what these programs are for. Not EVERYONE who uses these programs are lazy people. Without the help of the state we would have ended up bankrupt. And that would have just added more fuel to the fire this country is in now.

Until a few days ago, I was still undecided. But today, my vote will be for Obama.

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Rasta Man — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:36:07 GMT

Obam is good with money and has great organization skills. He raised more money for his campaign than anybod in history. He mobilized people of all races, even other countries like him over McCain 60% to 40%. Tell me one other person in history who has done that. Even Chinese and Japanese people like him, He spoke to a crowd of over 200,000 people in Germany, this guy is off the hook. He will be a well liked president the world over, he will make America gain the respect again in the world by being a world class diplomat, rather than being a dividing hate monger like MCCain who loves war. Obama isnt stupid, he showed everybody how good he is with money and organization skills just by looking at what he did in his campaign. He will do the same to the American economy if given the chance. OBama was right, the oil companies made billions in profits in just the last 3 months alone while other companies and citizens are in the toilet. Yet McCain wants to give the big oil companies even more money, what the hell is that??

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johanna1313 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:36:39 GMT

And here's more interesting information:

JOE THE PLUMBER FLUSHED... Joe Wurzelbacher is Charles Keating’s grandson. His father is Robert Wurzelbacher who went to jail as part of the Keating 5 scandal. Coincidence? I think not. Do a web search it’s all there. His mother is Elizabeth Keating. In 2000, Joe the Plumber sold a commercial property for $402,000. That commercial property was located in Milford, OH, home of Robert M. Wurzelbacher. Robert M. Wurzelbacher lived in Scottsdale, AZ in the 1980's • Property: 819 Montclair Blvd., Miami Township, 45150. Use: Commercial structures. Price: $402,000. Buyer: Perry D. and Susan F. Buffington. Seller: Joseph Wurzelbacher. The nation's newest celeb Joe the Plumber is a fraud. A GOP plant, "Joe" is related to Charles Keating of The Keating 5 bank scandal that rocked John McCain! Wurzelbacher, an Ohio plumber, thrust into the national spotlight after he was mentioned 24 times during the final Presidential debate by McCain, isn't even a licensed plumber. State licensing agencies in Ohio showed no license registered under his name. Nor is he a member of the plumber's union he claimed to be enrolled in on his MySpace page. His name is listed in the telephone book as "Samuel". More amazingly,"Joe" is a Republican mole with deep ties to a scandalous past. Wurzelbacher is the son of Robert Wurzelbacher - the son-in-law of Charles Keating - The Charles Keating of the Keating 5 scandal - for which Sen. John McCain was reprimanded by the Senate for his part in attempting to illegally influence government regulators. Robert Wurzelbacher was an exec of American Continental Corp., the parent company of Charles Keating's Lincoln Savings. That's the bank that failed causing many to lose their life savings and cost US taxpayers $4.3 billion. As a result Joe the Plumber's dad, Robert, pleaded guilty to misappropriating $14 million, serving 40 months in federal prison. "Congratulations Joe - you're rich!' 'You betcha!"

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levileo — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:37:11 GMT

I once respected McCain. As a veteran of 1990's Iraq war I felt that he was a straight shooter in 2000 and would have supported him. Unfortunately, he has shown no honor by lying, misleading the elderly, not stating the facts of his intentions, picking Palin over ANYONE more qualified, fostering hatred and fear and the list goes on and on. It is sad to see what politics have done to a man with such potential.

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snowwhitemother — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:37:53 GMT

My husband will be lay off next month, luckily we still have some saving money for at least one year, but McCain will still get votes from our family. Obama is not trustable, he didn't disclose the small donors name, didn't keep his word from public fundrasing, his pastor, attacked Joe the plumber, associate with Acron and terrorist...he get his ride from economic downturn but he will not turn around the economic, he need Hillary and Bill Clinton to stump for him but he never put Hillary Clinton as Vice President....the most scare of it is his speech, his promise of everything, I deeply believe "Too Good to be Truth".

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cerrojim — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:39:02 GMT

Stumper, Stumper, Stumper ... I know you need to write in a way that attracts readers and that a drama of possibilities sells more papers, but really ... this thing is over. Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. Bubba and Herrman are finished (yes, I mean Bush and Cheney). The Neocons are now the Almostcons (the only true part of the label in CONs and I don't mean conservatives). The false Christians that would turn us into a theocracy worse than Iran are finished. I doubt they will have any political clout in the future ... Amen. The Supreme Court will be turned around and the ideologs will lose influence, but that will take about eight years. The fascist layer will be removed from the Federal Judiciary. The Justice Departfment will return to being true to its name. And, the Constitution will be saved along with our basic freedoms.

It continues to astonish me how human beings make decisions even after studying it for for over 30 years ... how we cherry pick data to support our bias. I would like to say cherry pick facts rather than data, but that is simply not the case. We find or invent what we need to justify an uncertain "feeling" position. So, there had to be WMDs in Iraq or Al Queda in Iraq to legitimize Bush's desire (need, feeling, emotion) to invade. That is the way it works and once someone has a piece of data (real or imagined, true or false), their "feeling" position is confirmed ... and, sadly, they are immune from arguement ... from reason.

Most of us decided on our candidate long ago and supported it with something. We are immune from examining that position. This whole campaign is directed at the 7-8 percent of undecideds and that is the way it works.

It is a waste of time and effort to try and convince a McCain supporter or Obama supporter that they are wrong. We have to just hope that the undecides break even. If so, Obama will win and I think that will be the case.

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777jsw — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:39:07 GMT

L- Could it be that your grandchildren are in dept because they spent well beyond their means? New car, house, cell phone, plazma TV, stereo system, too many fast foods, childcare so that they could both work to have all of the above? Government didn't tell them to buy, commercialism stepped in. In 1985, we sold every thing we could to buy our first house just to make the down pymt. Then, the payment could not exceed 25% of our salary. Then, President Carter (D) passed a bill that allowed minimal guidelines for FannyMae & Freddy Mac. Natually, other banks followed to stay compeditive. I receive credit card mail for a relative at my house who hasn't worked 3 months in 20 yrs. They through money at people. So, lets really look at where the blame lies for a lot of morgage failures, bankruptcies, etc. Lenders, consumer choice, and a law giving loans to people that couldn't pay them. Take responsibility for your decisions. Don't blame it on everyone else.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

johanna1313 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:39:28 GMT

And here's more interesting information:

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Chuck Goodman — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:41:20 GMT

Vote Obama. This could be the best chance for needed change Americans have had the opportunity to participate in decades. Obama has changing his views on Abortion again, so we don’t know whether he is a baby killer or not. The surprise is coming.

To tax or not to tax is going to be a great surprise. Obama and his people are not going to tax anyone who makes less than 250 K a year or was that 200K or150K. We could ask Buffoon Joe. The surprise is coming.

What will not be a surprise is, Obama voted for tax increased over 70 times in his SHORT political career. What also won’t be a surprise is when he continues that record that is so well established. Is he going to target you or me? We will see.

Ask yourself; “How many terrorist friends have I made casually or otherwise?” Obama has made a bunch of devious friends and associates by accident and the big surprise is he’s going to share them with you and me. Yes, you need to vote for Obama so we can see the needed change of terrorist running free. It has been so very boring since 911 that our Government has kept us safe. Hell, if we would have had a few more Ayres attacks we wouldn’t have had to listen and watch so many political infomercials from our good friend Barack. You may copy and paste this and email it to all your friends and associated.

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dianlarkin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:43:06 GMT

If McCain wins -- or is permitted to steal -- this election many decent, God-following, educated, intelligent, contributing Americans will flee America -- and many many more will follow over the ensuing 4 years for three reasons.

1. 4 more years of inviting our government to take from the middle class to give to the rich CEOs, wall street execs, health insurance companies, big oil and mega-corporations will permanently disable what is left of the American dream and the American middle class.

America will comprise only a rich ruling class of absolute pigs and an enormous poor class. Only the rich will be able to run businesses, obtain decent educations or college degrees. The rich will get richer and the middle class will become poor.

This trend is happening already WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

McCain / Palin are promising you more of the same -- they say "this time trickle down will work" NO IT WILL NOT WORK.

The Repulbican philosophy of borrow and spend has destroyed the global econmy, left middle class Americans drowning, and has given Amreica to China and other un-friendly nations.

Republicans believe the day of reckoning will never come -- it will come. China is not our friend -- do you think they intend us well as they hold so much of our debt? What have you allowed your government to do to you? And why do you want more of it?

2. Allowing dangerous "relidious" fundamentalists anywhere near our White House, our Constitution and our war industry is the death knell of freedom, the death knell of decency in America, a return to the witch hunt days of Salem and a threat to the entire world.

Fundamentalists are an insidious and corroding danger to freedom and to the world -- regardless of whether they profess to follow Christ or Islam. they follow only their own twisted and evil agendas and those agnedas -- requiring them to force their way of life on others, does not have room for freedoms or constitutional rights.

You see how Palin already -- as Mayor of Wasilla -- tried to ban books and impose her religious views on everyone by controlling the literature available. Who in America is ok with that? Only other dangerous fundamentalists that's who. Decent people know that much of American's freedom lies in the First Amendment.

Fundamentalists are evil -- any group that seeks to impose it's will on others is evil -- that is the definition of tyranny. Tryanny and democracy cannot co-exist. NO FUNDAMENTALISTS IN THE WHITE HOUSE -- NOT NOW, NOT EVER.

WE SEE WHAT HAPPENED UNDER BUSH WHY WOULD ANYONE CONSIDER VOTING FOR MORE OF THE SAME?!

The torturers of the Inquisition claimed they were following God. The vile lunatics who burned "witches" in Salem claimed they were following God too. They were NOT following God, they followed evil. Does anyone today believe that the witch trials were not evil? Change the word 'witch' to 'terrorist' or "Anti-Christ" and you have today's Fundamentalist threat. Ironic isn't it that the only true terrorists are other eveil fundamentalists?

Fundamentalists today -- just like the inquisitors and the wtich bruners of old -- also cloak their evil and madness under a veil of piety and call it Chrisitanity (or Islam). Fundamentalists today harken a return to witch hunts and inquisitons under the guise of weeding out 'terrorism' --

We've seen a dangerous erosion of our constitutional protections and rights under Bush under the pretense of weeding out terrorists.

We cannot afford to fall deeper into this evil madness. Fundamentalists -- if we are stupid enough to allow them -- will truly destroy America and the world. They are the sane as the Nazis were -- we see how McCain & Palin prey on ignorant American's fears and narrow-mindedness, their bigotries and their prejudices and hatreds -- we cannot elect candidates whose campaign is based on predatory tactics and built fully on fear.

If we elect hate and dishonesty we will have hate and dishonesty.

McCain / Palin represent hate and dishonesty.

3. If America is stupid enough to vote in 4 more years of the same (McCain supportred Bush 90% of the time) and to allow an evil fundamentalist into the White House (Palin is a fundamentalist who believes her ends justify her means as did the Inquisitors and the Nazis) -- decent, thinking people will sadly be forced to give up on their country and flee it -- leaving the nation to its own chosen, evil, hate-filled end.

For Fundamentalists -- Christian and Islam alike -- the end of the world cannot come fast enough.

McCain is a war monger and Palin can't wait for the end of the world to come -- do you all not realize they will start WWIII as soon as possible.

At which time, there will be no safe place on earth.

Fundamentalists are dangerous -- keep them out of the White House and away from our consitution!

Examine fundamentalism over the ages. Look at Islamic fundamentalists -- why would you hope American fundamentalists would be different?

Look at what we allowed Fundamentalist Bush to do under the so-called Patriot Act -- , he stripped constitutional rights away from anyone, American or otherwise, he named "terrorist". He performed illegal wiretapping on american citizens. And we sat idly by while he did it -- we have to vote for Obama to get our constitution restored.

The day will come -- if we allow it -- where any dissenter will be named terrorist and will lose all constitutional rights -- we are almost there. Palin will gladly take us the rest of the way.

If you think America could not become a third world dictatorship ask yourslef two questions -- (i) how close are we to being a third world dictatorship now? If you are honest you will admit we are much closer then we want to be, and (ii) no doubt decent Germans in pre-WWII Germany told themselves 'it coundn't happen here?' -- as it was happening there.

It's already happening here -- do not allow it to continue

AMREICANS TAKE BACK YOUR COUNTRY!!!!!

Look at the two campaigns -- McCain the war monger and Palin the hypocrit pretend Christian have given us nothing but lies, twisted reality, and hate. McCain / Palin have divided the country and engaged in negative campaigning exclusively -- going so far as to incite hate and violence and wrongfull suspicion against Obama. McCain is enraged and Palin has 3 - 5 ethics, fraud and abuse of power investigations against her in Alaska. Arizona is voting Obama and every major Alaskan newspaper has endorsed Obama. Their own states know McCain / Palin for the evil they respresent.

VOTE FOR FREEDOM / VOTE TO REBUILD AMERICA / VOTE FOR HOPE / VOTE FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS / TAKE BACK YOUR COUNTRY!!!!!!

Obama is the real Maverick!

VOTE OBAMA~

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Miss300WeatherbyMagnum — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:44:09 GMT

McCain for President!

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:44:36 GMT

I really don't think everyone has been listening to Barack, if you listen with an open mind you would not be saying the rotten things that are being said. He is brilliant and some people obviously feel threatened by that brilliance. Be positive and open your eyes to someone who really cares about the average American and the struggle daily for most of us. Grandparents these days are having no option but to make room in their house for grown children and grandchildren they love, college graduated children can not get employment that with a salary to pay student loans, daycare, house payment, car costs, heat, it is impossible these days. I love my child dearly and want her to succeed, so I help and help. Do not blame Obama for your own problems, it shouldn't be this way. I don't blame anyone but the entire Government has to work together for the people, we pay their salaries.....or have you forgotten that part??

OBAMA 08

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adelina — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:44:57 GMT

I hope that Obama's unwillingness to disclose the identity of his small donors don't come back to bite him. I am concerned about where all this money is coming from? it is from foreign countries? Obama staff is very "smart & sophisticated". Why are they unable to run a report thru their database of donors and identified their donors? what are they hiding?

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muffinb — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:45:06 GMT

To the person who said Factcheck.org was owned by a democrat, he better check again. It is owned by the Annenberg Organization and the owner is Republican and is a big McCain supporter. So you might want to check your facts.

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Historian1627 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:45:34 GMT

The deregulation of mortgage backed securities has just as much if not more to blame for the economic crisis we are in. One or the other on their own would not have led to this, both factors fed the fire. There’s plenty of blame to go around. The bottom line is W and his economic geniuses had eight years, six with complete Republican control, to shape our country. I’m a registered Republican, but I don’t like the shape the countries in, nor the complete disregard for fiscal conservatism. I’m tired of the religious right controlling the party. I believe in SEPERATION of Church and State. I won’t return to the party until they return to true conservatism. I’ll escape the fear tactics and hopefully with a trouncing by the Democrats on election day the Republicans will get their act together and start to represent more than just the wealthy and religious elite.

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RepAtLarge1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:45:40 GMT

Bush did not cause this economic crisis folks The

Democrates did!!! Do Your Homework .....Go back and do the research!

Economic collapse happened from our Democrates handing out Loans

to folks that clearly could not get with there bad credit and should

not have gotten! Strong arming the banks ! Well guess what we are in crisis

now because of this !!!! Republicans fought against this many

times and was blocked from the Democrates! Yes back when Clinton was in Office and Senator Obama Helped in the mess by getting this to happen!

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Tellitall — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:45:44 GMT

Perhaps McCain will surprise everyone, yet, and come in riding the white horse! When people actually go to the voting polls they will put there hand on the lever, or punch in the hole, for McCain, realizing that Obama has really NOTHING to offer this country, except CHANGE that he can't make. He doesn't know the first thing about being President of this great nation and this is not a learning as you go, job.

McCain has the capabilities and the knowledge, PERIOD.

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Omaar — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:45:49 GMT

Mccain and some news Outlets are very Naieve...

Its a New Age in American Politics and this is why obama is going to win, because the Population has Shifted and its not what it was 8 years ago...

Note: Obama will Garner More of the White American Female Demographic...

Because most Women are [Pro-Choice] an thats a Natural Fact.

First Time American Voters and Newly Neutralized Citizens, will Vote for Obama also.

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1. Registered Democrats at an.... All Time High..More than Republicans !!

2. Early Voting has been a Proven Winner for Obama.

Note: Obama has one Hell of a Ground Attack !!

3. The Large White-Caucasian American Turnout of Voters who wil Vote for Obama.

Note: That would include every Social-Political-Economic Background of White America.

4. College Students of all races, will come out in Unprecedented Numbers unlike Presidential Campaigns before.

Most will vote for Obama !!

5. The Large Afro American Vote will be Unbelievable !!

Keep in mind that Afro-Americans have Voted Overwhelmingly Democrat and for White Male Presidents, for all these Years....

Now Caucasian America gets to Vote for an Afro-American Male... They Will Vote for Obama...

Hell, the early Voters have already Voted for Obama, thats an Obama Advantage...

Opposed to voting for John McCain and "Hollow Log" Sarah Palin, what better incentive does anyone need, to vote Obama .

7. Asian Americans, who will overwhelmingly Vote for Obama as well.

8. Gay Americans will Vote Majority Rule for Obama

9. Independent Voters.

10. Agnostic Voters or those Indifferent to Religion will ...Vote Obama.

11. Jewish & Muslim Americnas wil also ....Vote for Obama

November The 4th will be a day that all these Forces came together and made...

Barack Obama President For All America....I said All Of America

Hillary Clinton did a Great Job as well as the Democrat Females, namely Hillary's Supporters that got on board and Truthfully Attacked & Exploited Sarah Palin.

Whereas Joe Biden did'nt have to spend much Time or Effort in Attacking her, leaving himself open for a Female Backlash.

Obama is a Very, Very, Very Smart Man...Indeed.

These are the Reasons why Obama will... WIN

Polls, Schmolls...Obama will WIN !!!

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:46:38 GMT

Give up on trying to talk sense to the dreamers following Obama..... Republicans should have chosen Romney but they didn't... So, McCain will have to do considering the alternative... The ironic thing is that it is so obvious what will happen if Obama is elected. MASSIVE job losses overnight.... I will cut employees and so will just about every single business in the country.. Really large corporations will follow the lead of companies like Budweiser and sell to foreign interests or move to countries with realistic corporate taxes.... like Ireland which is 11% versus he USA's 35%.... Making money is the goal of business... Why would any business accept tax increases that take from the hard work of the person who owns the business and built it from nothing?... Businesses don't just happen!...They are grown from nothing... less than nothing... they are usually grown from a lot of riisk in the form of borrowed money...If the idea and plan is good it will succeed.. if not the evil business owner fails and owes a ton of money... Business owners DESERVE to live better than those who are employees.. They took risks and chose to work 20 hour days instead of 8 hours or NO hour days!...Eliminate income tax and watch how many jobs are created!...It would be amazing!... But then the lazy couch jockys would be exposed as there would be tons of great jobs and the bums still wouldn't work... No, easier to blame the "rich" guy for the losers problems... So, vote Obama and watch your miserable lives get a lot worse....The answer isn't even McCain...The answer is HARD WORK and working smart... Whether Obama or McCain it is time to get your butts off the couch and work.... one, two even three jobs... make some damn money and have some pride!

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

dianlarkin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:47:01 GMT

VOTE OBAMA

TAKE BACK AMERICA

RESTORE OUR CONSTITUTION

LET FREEDOM RING

Say no to the dangers of fundamentalism

Say no to warmongering

Say no to continued tax cuts for rich CEOs and mega-corporations

Say no to big oil and health insurance companies that do not provide health insurance

Say no to taking from the middle class to give to the rich

Say no to EPIC FAIL trickle down -- give trickle up a chance

Say yes to education!

Say yes to the middle class!

Were you better off under Bush or under Clinton?

Was our nation doing better under Bush or under Clinton/

Do you like the fact that the repulbian borrow and spend philosophy sold America to China?

TAKE BACK YOUR COUNTRY AMERICA!!!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:47:53 GMT

Those of you heading out for hallowween tonight, follow around someone dressing up as Obama and maybe you can get some free money for doing absolutely nothing. He can just take it from some people and give it you.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:48:28 GMT

Subject: Comments from England

Those of you planning to vote for Obama.......will you read this email ? .......I am very concerned about the idea that Obama will lead us to a socialist form of government.....and what his administration will do to the economy....... do you realize how far left he is? ...okay, this is the last political email I will send to those of you who have told me you are voting democratic, but everyone needs to think hard about this election.........You probably agree with me on that one!

"It speaks volumes about the supporters of The Messiah Obama that the praise they gush seems to have more to do with him offering "inspiration" and "hope" than concrete policies or a rational ideology.

As a Brit living abroad in what I consider to be the greatest country in the world it has saddened me to see so many Americans willing to elect a man who, more than any US President in history, stands for a complete reversal of the incomparable American values of self-responsibility and individualism.

The liberal mainstream media here has acted as an arm of Obama's election campaign and has brazenly dropped any pretense of journalistic integrity in giving this man a free pass. Ordinarily, the past of a man like this would disqualify him from the most basic security clearances - yet the media (apart from Fox News) say nothing as he struts arrogantly toward the White House and the most important job in the world.

Those who say that his past is "irrelevant" and that to bring it up is a "hateful smear" (as the media has done here) is not thinking clearly. The leader of a country will naturally attempt to reshape that nation into the image of his values. The history and background of a person are instrumental in shaping that person's values. Therefore, the scrutiny of a Presidential candidate's past is essential in determining what he or she has in store for America.

Obama's past speaks volumes. He has spent his entire adult life as a far left activist, has sympathized with the racist ideology of black separatism, has openly expressed Marxist views, was until a few years ago a candidate for Chicago's openly socialist "New Party," was for 20 years friends with and attended the sermons of a pastor who spews the most vile anti-American and anti-white hate imaginable, worked and raised money for a left wing organization (ACORN) whose violent activism coerced banks into giving many of the sub-prime loans which now threaten the world's economy and who are now engaged in some of the worst election fraud in US history, was recently filmed telling a meeting of ACORN leaders that once he is elected he will allow them to shape his agenda for America, was friends with an anti-American Marxist terrorist whose criminal group bombed and killed innocent people, worked with this man on a project to radicalize Chicago's schools so that kids were taught left wing propaganda instead of marketable skills they could use to get jobs, campaigned for a Marxist Kenyan (his cousin, Odinga) who later incited his goons to commit genocide and burn women and children alive....the list just goes on and on and on.

Yet the mainstream liberal media has refused to look into any of this in any depth whatsoever and has instead poured all of its resources into investigating the background of an innocent working class plumber who dared to question Obama's socialist agenda in front of TV cameras. The conduct of the liberal American media throughout this campaign is possibly the broadest and most damaging war that US journalism has ever waged upon the American public.

Obama is without a shadow of a doubt the worst presidential candidate in US history and the fact that assorted socialists and dictators the world over endorse his candidacy says it all.

Obama's tax plan will spell disaster for the US economy. Like most leftists he fails to understand that you cannot raise the standard of living of the poor without economic growth and that you do not create economic growth by "spreading wealth around." You have to create more. Unfortunately, Obama seems to have his heart set on instigating revenge on the "evil capitalist classes" in form of higher taxes on big business, the very sector which drives the US economy and whose economies of scale mean lower prices for the consumer. They'll get back their money by raising their prices which means Americans will have fewer dollars to spend on the kinds of things that smaller businesses provide - resulting in more small businesses folding or downgrading.

You do NOT raise taxes on the most productive during a recession. This economic truism has been ignored by Obama, who instead wins support from a populace drugged by the propaganda of the liberal mainstream media into thinking that the most productive should "share" their wealth instead of using it as capital to create more - the equivalent of stealing corn seed from the farmer to feed the villagers.

I have never feared for America as I do now. The far left, which belongs in the dustbins of history, may be about to seize power of the most powerful nation in the world. They will destroy it and God knows what else.

Jason

on October 18, 2008

at 08:39 PM

Comments posted on Telegraph UK site, 10/20/08

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

moonwick — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:49:34 GMT

I live in a "battleground state" Ohio, and i am still undecided, and here is what i have obsererved in the Battle for Ohio.

I have seen television ads, radio spots, flyers and rallies, and all of them are fundementally the same.

When i see/hear an ad for Barak Obama (even the ones paid for by the party and not his campaign) i see and hear a calm, confident, truthful, talk about issues (as much of it that can be truthfull since he's a politician) composed demeaner with nothing in them to try to scare you into voting for their side.

When i see/hear an ad for John McCain (even the ones paid for by the party and not his campaign) I see and hear shouting, high strung, Scare tactics, and half truths towards the other candidate, nothing about the issues, or about what McCains plans are, just attack after attack after attack, trying to scare voters into voting for their side.

Like stated before i am still undecided about who to vote for (i like taking my time and digging for the actual truth instead of listening to all the bias media on both sides.) Don't get me wrong some of you will read this and say Obama has attack ads too. Well that may be true, but as stated i'm stating an opinion of what i have observed. and if i saw an attack ad against McCain it was definetly overshadowed by the mutlitude of attack ads against Obama.

Have a great day.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

familyguy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:49:49 GMT

mjohnson1984 you are worthless and a racist. America is already going down the drain because of people like you. Open minds can see good from both candidates and educated voters can see what America needs now. You have to look at all the different angles and you will see what I am talking about.

I am a proud Obama supporter and I know he will do the best job with the economy. Have you ever heard you need to spend money to make money? The Bush administration just believes that if you spend it it will come, but they are not spending it on America or our economy. I'm so glad that all of the people voting for McCain and voted for Bush have other plans when they lose their jobs but middle class America cannot afford to lose jobs. We have lost so many already and now hard working families who work in factories and plants now have lost there homes and the ability to raise a family in a home of their own because their jobs have been shipped overseas so that the companies can make a higher profit.

Just look at Exxon, do you think it is fair for them to charge people over $4 a gallon for gas when they are raking in record profits? They cannot possibly say that it is fair but the government let's them get away with it. The great Republican view is to make as much money of the weak and then you can control the future. That is why I will never be a Republican puke. I believe that freedom gives people the right to live with dignity and pride and raise a family in a world that does not force their views or their power on you. And as for the socialistic comments going around now. Why do people have to be so narrow minded? You don't have to agree with me (that's the beautiful thing about freedom) but do you really think that the workers make more than $200,000 a year? No it is the officers and CEO's of the companies that make that much. And you mean to tell me that as a company making that kind of money you can't afford to offer healthcare to your employees? Even if you only subsidize it you can still offer it. Greed is an ugly face of this nation. Your freedom is not enough. You need to take someone else's freedom away so you can feel better about yourself..... That is called being a dictator. I hat talking politics because there is no right or wrong there is only a difference in opinion and views of how this country should be run and in my opinion MJOHNSON1984 you are oblivious to reason and I'm glad you support John McCain (The Great White NOPE) because that is your freedom.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Rasta Man — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:49:51 GMT

this video clears the air about oBama once

MANDITORY VIEWING!

http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=529VBEvnXu8

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

LT in MD — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:50:14 GMT

Moore6pack: How can you say McCain supporters aren't angry? Obama has been called so many names on this board, you nice folks are running out of insults. Have you actually paid any attention to the crowd at any McCain/Palin rally? The media covering these events have reported several incidents of near-violence. We all knew repugs would not willingly give up power without a fight, but to disgrace yourselves and our entire nation with rampant hatred, and a propaganda campaign Joseph Goebbels could be proud of, isn't doing any of us any favors.

I disagree with just about everything McCain believes in and Palin is a disgrace, not only to America, but to actual Christians. I still however, have respect for McCain's service to our country. Palin has done absolutely nothing to earn respect from anyone but her most rabid supporters, yet you demand respect on her behalf. Get a grip already.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

Wallfly — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:50:42 GMT

The biggest mistake we will remember from this election is that the marginal faction of the conservative right wing of the republican party will be responsible for destroying the candidacy of what has otherwise been a great Progressive Republican for a second time. Only difference is, unlike in 2000 where they only managed to sink McCain's ship, in this case they have managed to sink the entire republican fleet.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:26 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/28/campbell.brown.obama/index.html

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/28/la-times-refuses-release-tape-obama-praising-controversial-activist/

Is a Marxist?

John McCain Barack Obama

No ? (but probably yes)

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/28/obama-affinity-marxists-dates-college-days/

Stay informed on what you are actually voting for in November!

2008 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE COMPARISON

TALKING POINTS

ISSUE JOHN McCAIN

BARAK OBAMA

Favors new drilling offshore US

Yes

No, but might consider

Will appoint judges who interpret the law not make it

Yes

Served in the US Armed Forces

Yes

Amount of time served in the US Senate

22 YEARS

143 DAYS

Will institute a socialized national health care plan

Yes

Supports abortion throughout the pregnancy

Yes

Would seek to pull troops out of Iraq immediately

Yes

Supports gun ownership rights

Yes

Proposed programs will mean a huge tax increase

Yes

Voted against making English the official language

Yes

Voted to give Social Security benefits to illegal aliens

Yes

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

MCCAIN

0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.

OBAMA

28% on profit from ALL home sales.

(How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.)

DIVIDEND TAX

MCCAIN

15% (no change)

OBAMA

39.6%

(How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying=2 0nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.')

INCOME TAX

MCCAIN

(no changes)

Single making 30K - tax $4,500

Single making 50K - tax $12,500

Single making 75K - tax $18,750

Married making 60K- tax $9,000

Married making 75K - tax $18,750

Married making 125K - tax $31,250

OBAMA (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)

Single making 30K - tax $8,400

Single making 50K - tax $14,000

Single making 75K - tax $23,250

Married making 60K - tax $16,800

Married making 75K - tax $21,000

Married making 125K - tax $38,750

INHERITANCE TAX

MCCAIN

- 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)

OBAMA

Restore the inheritance tax - Many families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, and homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.

NEW TAXES PROPOSED BY OBAMA

New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 square feet.

New gasoline taxes.

New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, electricity)

New taxes on retirement accounts.

New taxes to pay for socialized medicine.

You can verify the above at the following web sites:

http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html

http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes

http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

News and Notes — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:47 GMT

This article is about polls, not Joe the Plumber. The more talk about the background screening that was done to Joe the Plumber, the more we realized Joe the Plumber has had a more extensive background screening than Barack Obama. Joe the Plumber is merely a face to a metaphor. He is not running for public office. Barack Obama did not have to take his question. If you want to go on and on about Joe the Plumber, go ahead, but it would be at Barack Obama's peril

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:53 GMT

A case for McCain the stalwart

Charles Krauthammer

October 27, 2008

WASHINGTON — Contrarian that I am, I'm voting for John McCain. I'm not talking about bucking the polls or the media consensus that it's over before it's over. I'm talking about bucking the rush of wet-fingered conservatives leaping to Barack Obama before they're left out in the cold without a single state dinner for the next four years.

I stand athwart the rush of conservative ship-jumpers of every stripe—neo (Ken Adelman), moderate (Colin Powell), genetic/ironic (Christopher Buckley) and socialist/atheist (Christopher Hitchens)—yelling, "Stop!" I shall have no part of this motley crew. I will go down with the McCain ship. I'd rather lose an election than lose my bearings.

First, I'll have no truck with the phony case ginned up to rationalize voting for the most liberal and inexperienced presidential nominee in living memory. The "erratic" temperament issue, for example. As if McCain's risky and unsuccessful but in no way irrational attempt to tactically maneuver his way through the economic tsunami that came crashing down a month ago renders unfit for office a man who demonstrated the most admirable equanimity and courage in the face of unimaginable pressures as a prisoner of war, and who later steadily navigated innumerable challenges and setbacks, not the least of which was the collapse of his campaign a year ago.

McCain the "erratic" is a cheap Obama talking point. The 40-year record testifies to McCain the stalwart.

Nor will I countenance the "dirty campaign" pretense. The double standard here is stunning. Obama ran a scurrilous Spanish-language ad falsely associating McCain with anti-Hispanic slurs. Another ad falsely claimed McCain supports "cutting Social Security benefits in half." And for months Democrats insisted that McCain sought 100 years of war in Iraq.

McCain's critics are offended that he raised the issue of William Ayers. What's astonishing is that Obama was not offended by Ayers.

Moreover, the most remarkable of all tactical choices of this election season is the attack that never was. Out of extreme (and unnecessary) conscientiousness, McCain refused to raise the legitimate issue of Obama's most egregious association—with the race-baiting Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

Dirty campaigning, indeed.

The case for McCain is straightforward. The financial crisis has made us forget, or just blindly deny, how dangerous the world out there is.

We have a generations-long struggle with Islamic jihadism. An apocalyptic soon-to-be-nuclear Iran. A nuclear-armed Pakistan in danger of fragmentation. A rising Russia pushing the limits of revanchism. Plus the sure-to-come Falklands-like surprise popping out of nowhere.

Whom do you want answering that phone at 3 a.m.? A man who has been cramming on these issues for the last year, who has never had to make an executive decision affecting so much as a city, let alone the world? A foreign policy novice instinctively inclined to the flabbiest, most vaporous multilateralism (e.g., the Berlin Wall came down because of "a world that stands as one"), and who refers to the most deliberate act of war since Pearl Harbor as "the tragedy of 9/11," a term more appropriate for a bus accident?

Or do you want a man who is the most prepared, most knowledgeable, most serious foreign policy thinker in the U.S. Senate? A man who not only has the best instincts, but the honor and the courage to, yes, put country first, as when he carried the lonely fight for the surge that turned Iraq from catastrophic defeat into achievable strategic victory?

There's just no comparison.

Obama's own running mate warned that Obama's youth and inexperience will invite a crisis—indeed a crisis "generated" precisely to test him. Can you be serious about national security and vote on Nov. 4 to invite that test?

And how will he pass it? Well, how has he fared on the only two significant foreign policy tests he has faced since he has been in the Senate? The first was the surge. Obama failed spectacularly. He not only opposed it. He tried to denigrate it, stop it and, finally, deny its success.

The second test was Georgia, to which Obama responded instinctively with evenhanded moral equivalence, urging restraint on both sides. McCain did not have to consult his advisers to instantly identify the aggressor.

Today's economic crisis, like every other in our history, will in time pass. But the barbarians will still be at the gates. Whom do you want on the parapet? I'm for the guy who can tell the lion from the lamb.

Charles Krauthammer is a syndicated columnist based in Washington.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

ramonafdo — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:51:56 GMT

Obama- too fast, too soon!

As much as one wants Obama to win, – he represents all of us black and colored folks, of whatever ethnicity – one is uneasy about his mega-funds.

His messages are profound, and such idealism (*** common sense), usually incurs a price. His message, like that of Abraham Lincoln’s, will result in rivers of blood – Rivers of Blood for Glorification of the Idealism of Common Sense.

McCain – and he has indeed since distanced himself from the Bush policy – seems to have a more sustainable form for both the economy and world affairs.

Let us move slowly, but surely.

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re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:52:26 GMT

http://www.ldsmag.com/ideas/081017light.html

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

miccleclaz — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:52:34 GMT

No suprise here most do not follow the candidates closly until fall. Obama is as McCain very impressive, he makes a good first impression. However as you see his very questionable acquaintances continue to surface and cut though his I will save the world retoric you see more than inexoierence, you question who is he really? Perhaps with another four years in congress we would know if his associations were just his way to get to the top or his real goal is more subversive like his associates.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

ldibella — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:52:51 GMT

Senator McCain's campaign is not the organization that make a momumental effort to register new voters. It was the Obama campaign that did. It's seems to me that if there is even a slightly elevated turnout we will have the first non white male in the White House. This means our great and storied nation is finally attempting to live up to it's promise of equally.

I have never thought that President Bush had a low IQ. In fact he is a very smart man; however, he seems to represent only a small portion of the Country and his economic and foriegn strategic mistakes are so signficant that it will take years to undue what this idealog has done. I pray the smartest man since JFK and perhaps Bill Clinton wins this election so that we can go down the path of recovery.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

MYBMW2002 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:53:14 GMT

You can spend as much time as you desire beating up on both candidates, but if we all don't pray to a Godfor help we are in trouble anyway.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:53:23 GMT

Republican Daughter

A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so

many others her age, she considered herself to be a very liberal

Democrat, and was very much in favor of the distribution of wealth.

She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch Republican, a

feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had

participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that

her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he

thought should be his.

One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes

for the rich and the addition of more government welfare programs. The

self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the

truth and she indicated so to her father.

He responded by asking how she was doing in school.

Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and

let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking

a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her

no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even

have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends

because she spent all her time studying.

Her father listened and then asked, "How is you friend Audrey doing?"

She replied, "Audrey is barely getting by, college for her is a blast.

All she takes are easy classes, she never studies, and she barely has a

2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus, she's always invited to all the

parties, and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because

she's too hung over."

Her wise father asked his daughter, "Why don't you go to the Dean's

office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend

who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have 3.0 GPAs and certainly

that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPAs."

The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired

back, "That wouldn't be fair! I have worked really hard for my grades!

I've invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done

next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail

off!"

The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, "Welcome to the

Republican Party."

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

shrekthemp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:53:24 GMT

It still amazes me how so many cover racism with double talk. Some of you would rather use any other word. Call it what it is you cant stand to see a successful black man. Get over it the world has changed and the minorities will be the majorities in the near future, in fact there may be a day that someone says, "are you crazy I'm not voting for a white man their idiots", of course they wont say white man they will say Socialist or Nazi or Terrorist. Funny thing is some of the animal rights groups that I have read have labeled Palin an Eco Terrorist but that would not be fair, she just thins the wildlife from her helicopter. Hold on gun totters I am not yapping at you I like many Americans bear arms legally, and I even go to the range and practice responsibly. Now we have Joe the Plumber who now has delusions of grandeur and who thinks he would be qualified to be a senator because McCain gave him a microphone and told him to spin puppet boy spin, I want to see where Samuel is in a year if McCain wins and see how fast they boot hm from the train (of course it could be Joe the Plumber Chief of Staff), good luck and if you do get elected to office how about paying your child support and back taxes Sam I am sure that is not covered under spreading the wealth I think it is just the law. I would also like to point out to you horny republicans that Gov Palin will likely have to answer to falsely declaring receipts, income and expenses to the state of Alaska. She will face an inquiry and if found guilty could face legitimate criminal charges. But then again in Alaska that seems to be par for the course right Inmate Stevens (Sorry he is appealing innocent till proven guilty or your appeal fund runs dry). I guess my aggravation is this with McCain who until the Palin pick I supported (sorry I am scared to death of a religious zealot running the military) I run a very successful business in Florida I am one of the over 250k people Obama keeps talking about, but when all is said and done with the economy McCain will cost me money and Obama will keep me pretty much where I am now, and this my accountant telling me this (a loyal McCain supporter) my employees will also do better under the Obam plan as we offer health care which will not be affected by Obama but would be by McCain's plan. So that is my two cents. Obama if you need the "steve the business owner" to stump with you let me know your people can call my people.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:53:53 GMT

Tax System Explanation with Beer

Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it

would go something like this:

The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.

The fifth would pay $1.

The sixth would pay $3.

The seventh would pay $7.

The eighth would pay $12.

The ninth would pay $18.

The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.

So, that's what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement, until one day, the owner threw them a curve. 'Since you are all such good customers,' he said, 'I'm going to reduce the cost of your daily beers by $20. Drinks for the ten now cost just $80.'

The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes so the first four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free. But

what about the other six men - the paying customers? How could they divide the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his 'fair share?'

They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtracted

that from everybody's share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would each end up being paid to drink his beer. So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man's bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out the amounts each should pay.

And so:

The fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% savings).

The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33%savings).

The seventh now pay $5 instead of $7 (28%savings).

The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% savings).

The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (22% savings).

The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% savings).

Each of the six was better off than before and the first four continued

to drink for free, but once outside the restaurant, the men began to

compare their savings.

'I only got a dollar out of the $20,' declared the sixth man. He pointed to the tenth man, 'but he got $10!' 'Yeah, that's right, exclaimed the fifth man. 'I only saved a dollar, too.

It's unfair that he got TEN times more than I!' 'That's true!!' shouted

the seventh man. 'Why should he get $10 back when I got only two?

The wealthy get all the breaks!' 'Wait a minute,' yelled the first four men in unison. 'We didn't get anything at all. The system exploits the

poor!'

The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.

The next night the tenth man didn't show up for drinks, so the nine sat down and had beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something very important....they didn't have enough money between all of them for even half of the bill!

And that, boys and girls, journalists and college professors, is how our tax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes DO get the most benefit from a tax reduction. They also PAY more than the rest. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact, they might start drinking overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:39 GMT

Obama's stimulus plan:

The proposals, costing $60 billion over two years, include tax credits for firms that create new jobs, penalty-free withdrawals from retirement accounts and temporarily barring banks from foreclosing on people trying to pay their mortgages.

So the way we are going to solve the recession is by encouraging people to spend their retirement money and rely even more on a Social Security system that is going bankrupt and by encouraging them to stop making housing payments by taking away the threat of foreclosure. I am sure that last one will make banks more willing to lend money.

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muffinb — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:44 GMT

Rabbits_foot, you must not know your civics. Yes the dems were in control (sort of) for the past 2 years, but they in fact did not have the votes to over ride a veto. I sure don't know where you came up with those stats. You better go take another civics class. You are really miss informed. Or are listening to the right wing bs about the Dems are at fault because they controlled congress. If you don't count the two independents, the didn't control the Senate either.

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:45 GMT

johanna is a nut... lololol.... and Obama is a muslim mole... right?.... grow up... how long did it take to make up that story?... Thank God this is almost over... In a very sick way I hope your boy wins... sorry, boy is not PC.... I meant man... Anyway, I hope he wins so we can get this over with... We will have a black president which will "ENTITLE" me as an angry white man to tell everyone to go to hell when telling me that racism is a big factor in the USA... that is one very good thing that will come from Obama winning.... no more race card.... The other thing is that 4 years of job killing ought to end the let wing utopioan dream forever... It is a win win for anyone who can scrap and hustle and survive well enough to make it through the next 4 years.... But it actually would be more fun with Obama... He will make Jimmy Carter look fantastic...

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adelina — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:51 GMT

I have a problem with a candidate so far from real life. We are in the heart of a recession and Obama spent close to $6 millions in an ad trying to persuade me to vote for him? If he so much cares about the poor people of this country/world donating this money to a just cause would have better use. Right now in NY we are collecting food and money to serve dinner to the poor & homeless on Thanksgiving day. Obama is buying his way to the white house, His message of change and his actions a total contradiction. Presumptuous, ambitious, & opportunistic Obama

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tammymarie37 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:54:56 GMT

now I understand why this country is held in contempt by the rest of the world, the mindless accusations from both sides are ridiculous.

Ignorance must be bliss.

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Hagi P Gun — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:55:24 GMT

I'm just not sure why Republicans are so adament on using the "redistribution of wealth" as their main point. The Republican party is usually in-line with many people of the Catholic faith or many other strong religious faiths. Doesn't your religion preach giving 10% of your income to the Church? Isn't that a handout? Isn't that taking your wealth and re-distributing it among the less fortunate?

Now i understand that YOU have the choice when it comes to giving to the church, compared to the taxman just TAKING. However, that means if you don't give that 10% to the church, your really just a pretender and not following your religion. Thereby just doing the things that favor you and ignoring anything that may set YOU back and help others. That sounds a lot like the current administration.

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:55:47 GMT

THE LITTLE GIRL GETS IT

I was talking to a friend's little girl, and she said she wanted to be President some day.

Both of her parents, liberal Democrats, were standing there, so I asked her, 'If you were President what would be the first thing you would do?'

The little girl replied, 'I'd give food and houses to all the homeless people.'

'Wow - what a worthy goal.' I told her, 'You don't have to wait until you're President to do that. You can come over to my house and mow, pull weeds, and sweep my yard, and I'll pay you $50. Then I'll take you over to the grocery store where the homeless guy hangs out, and you can give him the $50 to use toward food or a new house.'

She thought that over for a few seconds 'cause she's only 6.

And while her Mom glared at me, the little girl looked me straight in the eye and asked, 'Why doesn't the homeless guy come over and do the work, and you can just pay him the $50?'

And I said, 'Welcome to the Republican Party.'

Her folks still aren't talking to me.

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:56:23 GMT

The Perfect Stranger

By Charles Krauthammer

Friday, August 29, 2008; A15

Barack Obama is an immensely talented man whose talents have been largely devoted to crafting, and chronicling, his own life. Not things. Not ideas. Not institutions. But himself.

Nothing wrong or even terribly odd about that, except that he is laying claim to the job of crafting the coming history of the United States. A leap of such audacity is odd. The air of unease at the Democratic convention this week was not just a result of the Clinton psychodrama. The deeper anxiety was that the party was nominating a man of many gifts but precious few accomplishments -- bearing even fewer witnesses.

When John Kerry was introduced at his convention four years ago, an honor guard of a dozen mates from his Vietnam days surrounded him on the podium attesting to his character and readiness to lead. Such personal testimonials are the norm. The roster of fellow soldiers or fellow senators who could from personal experience vouch for John McCain is rather long. At a less partisan date in the calendar, that roster might even include Democrats Russ Feingold and Edward Kennedy, with whom John McCain has worked to fashion important legislation.

Eerily missing at the Democratic convention this year were people of stature who were seriously involved at some point in Obama's life standing up to say: I know Barack Obama. I've been with Barack Obama. We've toiled/endured together. You can trust him. I do.

Hillary Clinton could have said something like that. She and Obama had, after all, engaged in a historic, utterly compelling contest for the nomination. During her convention speech, you kept waiting for her to offer just one line of testimony: I have come to know this man, to admire this man, to see his character, his courage, his wisdom, his judgment. Whatever. Anything.

Instead, nothing. She of course endorsed him. But the endorsement was entirely programmatic: We're all Democrats. He's a Democrat. He believes what you believe. So we must elect him -- I am currently unavailable -- to get Democratic things done. God bless America.

Clinton's withholding the "I've come to know this man" was vindictive and supremely self-serving -- but jarring, too, because you realize that if she didn't do it, no one else would. Not because of any inherent deficiency in Obama's character. But simply as a reflection of a young life with a biography remarkably thin by the standard of presidential candidates.

Who was there to speak about the real Barack Obama? His wife. She could tell you about Barack the father, the husband, the family man in a winning and perfectly sincere way. But that takes you only so far. It doesn't take you to the public man, the national leader.

Who is to testify to that? Hillary's husband on night three did aver that Obama is "ready to lead." However, he offered not a shred of evidence, let alone personal experience with Obama. And although he pulled it off charmingly, everyone knew that, having been suggesting precisely the opposite for months, he meant not a word of it.

Obama's vice presidential selection, Joe Biden, naturally advertised his patron's virtues, such as the fact that he had "reached across party lines to . . . keep nuclear weapons out of the hands of terrorists." But securing loose nukes is as bipartisan as motherhood and as uncontroversial as apple pie. The measure was so minimal that it passed by voice vote and received near zero media coverage.

Thought experiment. Assume John McCain had retired from politics. Would he have testified to Obama's political courage in reaching across the aisle to work with him on ethics reform, a collaboration Obama boasted about in the Saddleback debate? "In fact," reports the Annenberg Political Fact Check, "the two worked together for barely a week, after which McCain accused Obama of 'partisan posturing' " -- and launched a volcanic missive charging him with double-cross.

So where are the colleagues? The buddies? The political or spiritual soul mates? His most important spiritual adviser and mentor was Jeremiah Wright. But he's out. Then there's William Ayers, with whom he served on a board. He's out. Where are the others?

The oddity of this convention is that its central figure is the ultimate self-made man, a dazzling mysterious Gatsby. The palpable apprehension is that the anointed is a stranger -- a deeply engaging, elegant, brilliant stranger with whom the Democrats had a torrid affair. Having slowly woken up, they see the ring and wonder who exactly they married last night.

letters@charleskrauthammer.com

Read more from Charles Krauthammer at washingtonpost.com's new opinion blog, PostPartisan.

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fidel33134 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:56:55 GMT

This is precious. A MSM disparaging others as the MSM. In other words, he's a troll.

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re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

cerrojim — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:57:37 GMT

Just to expand alittle more on my previous post. There have been two feeling positions that have dominated the campaign strategy: Fear and Hope. GOP strategy is based on a belief that the American people are more fearful than hopeful, so they have thrown as many "frightening" possibilities up against the wall that they could think of: inexperience, terrorists, taxes, socialism, communism, elitism, race, etc. hoping that one would stick to someone who is "fear" driven. It has worked over and over again for the GOP. The DEMS have been hope based believing that most Americans are more hopeful than fearful. In a way, most are. In another way, what we are seeing is that they have become more fearful of the GOP's actions and results and want a change. The DEM's message has been hope and change. They have done a better job with this two pronged strategy in giving both hopeful and fearful people a reason to vote for them. It has worked. Younger voters who are more hopeful than fearful have been the key.

Message to GOP: American's no longer operate from FEAR alone. You were too late in getting out your few messages of hope and it will cost you dearly on November 4th. If your are to accomplish anything in 2012, you better find a message of hope and view of the future.

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Bass Pro — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:57:56 GMT

Today Sarah the Palin lamented the possibility that the Democrats will run the Congress and the White house.

Why would she worry about that?

Maybe she saw first hand what the GOP did from 2001 through 2006.

They destroyed our economy. Took a surplus and turned it into the largest deficit in history. Used false evidence to invade Iraq and directly caused the deaths of more than 4000 of our best and bravest young Servicemen and Women just to avenge Bush's father who had been threaten by Sadaam Hussein. While focused on Iraq, allowed Bin Laden and the Taliban Leadership to escape and flourish.

These are borderline treasonist acts and if Sarah the Palin is really worried about the country, she should hope for a Republican defeat. the only way to maintain the status quo would to reelect a Republican. Case Closed.

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BeeTeeSee — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:05 GMT

johanna1313--Got a good lawyer that handles slander and libel defense? If you are going to drag relatives into the limelight, let's start with yours, and add all of Obama's relatives and acquaintances. What's your real name so we can dig dirt, alleged, true, or false on you, or just make it up. The liberal media would have already had your lies all over news. A GOP plant, eh?

Would that be something similar to Obama's fainting on cue ladies that don't happen anymore.

Just post your real name and let's go to work on your background and add some garbage to it. When did you stop using illegal drugs?

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Wallfly — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:55 GMT

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:59:50 GMT

Roger if you are cutting jobs stop blaming Obama for this. Everyone knows who is responsible for your issue..........come on fess up we all know who you are and what you stand for.

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simba79 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:59:57 GMT

For all you Obama voters out there, thank you

Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read ' Vote Obama, I need the money .' I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on a ' Obama 08 ' tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.

When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.

I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

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Spahabby — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:08 GMT

Nobama Bin Biden

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jonr1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:00:09 GMT

Are you kidding me? An average American is playing in the front yard with his daughter and a candidate for President walks up in his neighborhood and the average American ask him a simple question to where the Presidential candidate happens to not have his script or telepromptor and speaks the truth from his heart about his true agenda, and it's the citizens fault and now he must be taken down, ridiculed and torn apart for causing the canadidate to misspeak? I'm a registered Independent and after seeing the attack on average Joe, McCains the guy for me. That could have been me that ask the question. Should Obama be put in power his true agenda will come out and anyone who comes against him will be villiafied, just as the reporters were thrown off his bus this morning. Keep drinking the koolaide, and when you see the change this guy really intends and the glazed over look fades, you'll have only yourselves to thank.

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calliecane — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:01:47 GMT

Barak Obama is showing his lack of experience, but alot of Americans aren't wise enough to see it. Wikipedia has interesting articles entitled "Political Positions of Barak Obama" and also one for John Mccain. If you read any of the topics in these articles you can see where Obama has changed and flipped. At one point it points out that he admits to lying about his positions based on what the public or his party wants to hear.:During a July 2004 interview reported by The New York Times when asked how he would have acted in regard to the Iraq resolution in 2002, Obama answered "What would I have done? I don't know. What I know is that from my vantage point the case [against invading Iraq] was not made" and that he was "not privy to Senate Intelligence reports," using it as a reason to support John Kerry and John Edwards in the 2004 election.[172] Obama defended his words on a later edition of Meet the Press saying that he made the statement because it was during the middle of an election in which his party's presidential nominees had both voted to authorize the war and noting that he was openly opposed to the war as early as 2002.[173]

Sooo, he only said it to support his party's nominee? If he would do that, how much further do you think he would take it to support himself?

Barak Obama is a liar, he is all talk and all ego, and alot of Americans are buying it, hook, line, and sinker.

Read both of these articles, they are the most objective thing i have read yet, that isn't saying much for the media, but if the shoe fits...

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Adpacqueen — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:02:05 GMT

I wish the media would stop declaring Obama the winer before "We the people" have a chance to vote on 11/4/08. The polls don't decide who the winner is. All this talk that Obama can't lose may make some people decide to not vote because they feel that their vote won't make a difference. STOP IT! I thought the media was supposed to "non-partisan". But it seems all the media has done is bash McCain/Palin and they hardly ever say anything bad about Obama/Biden.

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whathell — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:02:56 GMT

Politics is to me is the same as when your cousin that your not to crazy about wants to visit you every 3 or 4 years for a little while. they invade your space. make you listen to things you dont care about or are lying about and they will even promise you a thing or two.then the day comes when they leave and your happy to see them go.

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RepAtLarge1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:03:41 GMT

I will not accept Government take over and anyone who supports this!

We should never be run like that ....we are not communists folks

and other counties like that

I DO NOT WANT A DICTATOR in Office

I have changed my vote people! I used to be for the Democrates

but NO LONGER! Free give aways will make this country worst! not

economically stable again...

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Wallfly — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:03:43 GMT

The biggest mistake we will remember from this election is that the marginal faction known as the conservative right wing of the republican party will be responsible for destroying the candidacy of what has otherwise been a great Progressive Republican for a second time. The only difference is, unlike in 2000 where they merely managed to sink McCain's ship, this time they have managed to sink the entire republican fleet.

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richwhiteguy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:04:07 GMT

Or you can follow a guy dressed like Mccain (he'll be following the guy dressed like Bush, who will be following the guy dressed like Dick Cheney). You'll be sure to get lots of money from those big oil ceo houses you visit as well as all those haliburton people that owe the Bush/Cheney/McCain camp A LOT of $$$$$$$

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:18 GMT

What in hell is trickle up economics.... how can nothing trickle up? 50 percent of adults pay NOTHING in income taxes but somehow they feel entitled to the money the other half pays AND they want more... huh?.... They have already proven themselves to be stupid by being in the bottom half so why would it be smart to give them more money?..What do stupid people do with more money?... Invest in business?...lololololol....nope... buy and XBox.... yep.... NO!.... Screw the losers who can't make it.. they are losers!...This country is getting sucked dry of any incentive to create and work... IT is sickening... the answer is to take from the top 5%... which is really the top 10% since only 50 percent pay taxes...lol..... MORONS!!!!!!!.... Get the damn government out of my way.. all the way out!... I have travelled worldwide and I know what is happening with Obamas plan in other countries... Britain is swirling the drain, France is a disaster, Canada is a mess.... Why will we be different?... I can't even put in words how stupid I feel being an american today.. Are we idiots or what?...Even considering Obamas views should be laughed at.. But to elect a person who will implement them?... The people who will suffer the most will be the people most excited by him.. I guess that is why they are losers and broke.... stupid.... stupid people... apparently over 50% of our nation is stupid... I guess that is possible... oh well....

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RepublicanShellvy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:19 GMT

Hopefully people are realizing that Obama is a radical with Socialist views. He is supported by terroritst, and even worse, he fraternizes with known terrorists leaders. Early on, I thought he had no chance of winning. However, many of my friends/coworkers are voting for him simply based on his skin color. Sure I think it would be great to have our first black president, but I cannot vote for a radical socialist. The Prime Minister of France (VERY LIBERAL) even said Barack Obama is dangerous because of his extreme liberal views. One thing I have to say is if Obama does become president, our country will be in trouble. Our entire political system will be in jeapardy.

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tammymarie37 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:07:08 GMT

A candidate so far from real life? How so? Why because he worked harder than you while he was younger so he could get into Columbia and Harvard? Do you even know how hard it is to get into an Ivy League School at the undergraduate, much less law school? And do not even give me that affirmative action crap because it doesn't exist when you apply to places like Harvard or Columbia... The only way you can get into those schools with having subpar grades is to buy a legacy like George Bush's dad did.

Obama was born to a single mother, for the most part. His father ran out of the family when he was two. He lived with his mother in Indonesia until they moved back to Hawaii when he was 10, he decided he wanted to stay and his white maternal grandparents raised him. His grandparents scrimped and saved to send him to the best schools and you are going to knock him for that. Give me a break, oh he's educated, he must be scary, he must be something different.

I'll take the President of the Law Review any day of the man that graduated next to the last in his class in school... it shows something to character and taking pride in oneself... I'll take the self made man any day over the one that married into money and CHEATED ON HIS FIRST WIFE.

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snowwhitemother — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:07:22 GMT

simba79, thanks and it is a a very good and simple example, hope Obama people would understand.

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jonr1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:08:02 GMT

Just a note to shrekhemp, it's funny how you accuse white's of racism when your whole post reeks of racism. Racism doesn't just go one way buddy, you can't have it both ways. I love to see anyone be a success at what they do. It's good for them, it's good for me and it's good for the country and people around them. Nothing in McCains tax plan is going to raise your taxes. He's going to leave them where they are now. How can that raise your taxes. I can see why you like Obama, you have something in common...you'll both skew the facts or even out right lie to put the opposition down to further your cause.

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rabbits_foot — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:09:25 GMT

Excellent link to the Bethelite Baptist Church video and Rev. Dr. James Manning! He is no Jeremiah Wright!!! Thanks vincevance for sharing the link.

It's a bit long, but well worth watching. I wonder how long it will take for the Obama Campaign to try and get this pulled off the internet! LOL.

http://www.pyrabang.com/contenteditor.php?pd=4057&ps=4121&org=3955&target=http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr10-17-08.html

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mynameissue — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:11 GMT

ONE QUESTION-------------Whee is obama going to get the money to pay for all the things he has promised. Out of the pocket of anyone not making a quarter mil a year,

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MYBMW2002 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:10:36 GMT

I probably would have voted for Mc Cain if he had not picked such an inexperienced loud mouth for his running mate. That was bad judgment for a man his age.

Would he really leave this country in the state it’s in to Palin? He's Old and she's stupid and power hungry. Look at how much controversy for the little state of Alaska. What would she do with our country? I am mad at McCain for this.

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NickKnight1944 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:11 GMT

How anyone with any memory of the Savings & Loan Crisis of the 1980's, Michael Milkin, Charles Keating, leveraged buy-outs, etc. which went down during Reagan-Daddy Bush could EVER think of voting Republican again just boggles my mind. These people are stupid raised to the power of infinity. As far as redistribution of wealth, I have no problem with that because the Republicans have done a marvelous job of restributing all of this country's wealth from the middle class into the hands of a wealthy few.

After 1989 it became clear the Republicans are liars on everything and just no damn good. As for McCain, I used to respect him but it is also clear he is just another slimy scumbag Republican who will say anything to get elected. If some miscue occurs and McCain wins, the American People will get the biggest As* kicking in history in the form of Great Depression 2.0 and if they elect more Republicans, that will be just what they deserve. Can't forget McCain's latest refrain, "they are going to tax and spend and take your money..." It is the Republicans who tax(the middle class) and spend like drunken sailors. As to taking money, yes, Obama will take back from the very rich what they, with the Republicans' help, have stolen from the middle class and he well should!

As for Republicans in general I HATE THEIR F*CKING GUTS and so should any average American with half the brains God gave to a gnat!!! The Republican Party, once the party of Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt (Good Man!!) has become the party of SATAN! Its gods are Mammon, Greed and Deceit. I hope that on November 4th, it joins its master.

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fidel33134 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:44 GMT

It's shocking (but not surprising) that Newsweek would opine on how the undecideds will break WITHOUT EVEN MENTIONING THE ONLY DEFINITIVE ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE. A poly sci prof from MIT has researched the accuracy of the polls in past elections pitting black versus white candidates and concluded that those identifying themselves as undecided broke uniformly for the white candidate. Saying you're undecided for some is just a polite, non-confrontational way of saying youre not voting for the black candidate. And no it's not an indicia of racism. But it may be a commentary on the hostility and intolerance OF THE LEFT.

Even more important , the research also demonstrates that the polls are fairly accurate predictors of the black candidate's support, which is more vocal and transparent. S0, IF THE FINAL POLLS DO NOT SHOW THAT THE BLACK CANDIDATE IS CONSISTENTLY AND UNIFORMLY AT 51 PERCENT, plus the margin of error, HE IS IN REAL TROUBLE. Ask Doug Wilder. And do the math.

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Nik Alexander — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:49 GMT

How can anyone in their right mind vote for "my friends" candidate John McCain and the whiney witch who is the biggest crook fron Alaska, please having we had enough embarassment as a country for the last 8 years. If you read the world, we are nothing but a greedy, not to be trusted, laughable country. None of the candidates are going to be able to do 10% of what they promise everyone should realize that but for the sake of the country and our pride, don't put another bumbling and crooked republican in the white house, bring class back to the US.

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RepAtLarge1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:18 GMT

Stop trying to blame Bush!!!! He is not the problem at hand!

Go Back in the past when Clinton was in office and the policies

and strong arming that was being done to our banks back then

DO THE RESEARCH (Actual Facts) Not Bull.....

stop trying to find reasons to hate our president who kept us first

in the security of this country! I was there when 9-11 happened in New York

I worked there Yes so just STOP!

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:19 GMT

http://www.nypost.com/delonas/delonas.htm

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:26 GMT

Very nice try marley07, but not buying it, I worked with CEO's and in the financial capacity, so I know what is done and how it is done. The little guy who is working his tail off for the CEO's making more then 10 times the amount .....oh the little guy is working paycheck to paycheck......while Mr CEO isn't working ot and double time and weekends and Holidays....but he makes over 10 times as much.....and can afford to have accountants get him even more.......meanwhile the little guy works his guts out and still can not afford to take one simple vacation a year. This is the truth!!!!!! I lived it. no one can pull the wool over my eyes.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

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proudamerican22 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:12:55 GMT

To Hagi P Gun

The problem with your argument is this: While the Christian faith preaches 10% tithing, it is not collected by the government and given to the church of the government's choice. It is something you choose to do and you are not mandated by anyone or any government agency to do so.

The problem with redistribution of wealth is that there is no CHOICE. If I work hard and I CHOOSE to give my hard earned dollars to charity, great, good for me. But the government should NOT be able to take my hard earned dollars and decide for me who should receive my earnings. I have a perfectly good mind and I am perfectly able to make those decisions for myself.

re: Is McCain on the Comeback Trail?

vstillwell — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:13:15 GMT

Why would anyone vote for a party that outright lied us into a war, stripped the regulations passed in 1907 that prevented this credit default swap fiasco, that does nothing to clean up our defunct health care system, that passes tax cuts for the wealthy and gives the middle class the finger? Why? Can someone enlighten me?

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upotheke — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:13:56 GMT

Mr. Romano, what gives?

I distinctly remember you writing in stumper not too long ago about the forthcoming news cycle of "McCain's Comeback" and how that is the next logical place to turn when the feeling might be a predetermined race isn't sexy to write about. Furthermore, you had an addition to that article stating that you had no idea why msnbc.com and their editorial staff decided to peg this article with "Is McCain Coming Back?" because that was nearly the opposite of your article.

Then you write this?

I read your articles because I have seen you time and again define difficult or unpopular stories and give a rather fair critique, and bring elements of the political cycle to common readers. I question why you felt the need to swing at softballs though, and oddly enough those you already critiqued as being a self-serving news cycle. Next time, please go back to the road less traveled.

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Come_on — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:14:14 GMT

Posted By: vincevance

Excellent video with super points. Everyone should see this.

http://www.pyrabang.com/contenteditor.php?pd=4057&ps=4121&org=3955&target=http://www.atlah.org/broadcast/ndnr10-17-08.html

also see this link.

http://www.nbra.info/

Good point callyn. Lets not forget Sodom and Gomorrah in that God has also told us to fight immorality as he has already judged two cities and destroyed them for their disobedience.

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:15:26 GMT

Well Obama throwing freedom of speech out the door now too...threw washington times, new york post and dallas morning news off his plane. Tell you anything? If you don't agee with Obama and his camp, you will be silenced. Yeah, that is America..what a joke this guy is.

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LT in MD — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:15:59 GMT

We are presented with a crystal clear picture of what the neoCons are really afraid of: "Don't raise MY taxes, Don't make ME pay for the needy or poor (code words for minorities), Don't make ME compete for jobs, Don't make ME pay for inconveniences like health insurance for MY employees, and don't take MY guns away from ME."

Please GOP, give it up already and rename your party appropriately: Party of Scared White People, or POSWP. Anyone voting repug who isn't white and isn't making over 500,000 a year is a deluded fool. Don't forget that McCain barely uttered the words "Middle Class" until latching onto "Joe (not really a) Plumber" like a drowning man.

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marley07 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:17:26 GMT

Our regulatory and fiscal mess has been driven by Congress, period. Read the article in the wall street journal today. Page A17, "Spitzer and Sarbox were deregulation"....

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legaleagle01 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:17:27 GMT

Here, as in every left wing, liberal, obama supporting media outlet, they are doing everything they can to sway the election in obama's favor likeconducting polls where a majority of the respondents are democrats then reporting obama's strong lead in the polls, which are biased. Further, the liberal media takes every positive story about McCain then spins it to a negative. In addition, Never, Ever, Once, has the media reportet on a decisively negative fact relating to obama or biden such as obama's relationship with fellow anti-americans or known terrorists or the fact obama is not African-American but part Arab and part white. Duh!

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levileo — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:19:11 GMT

Marley07's "facts" are totally made up propoganda. Liars like you make me sick.

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fidel33134 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:19:30 GMT

it figures. The author of this piece of #### is a recent english major and basically an intern.

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Leecathryn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:19:58 GMT

Roger gosh are you working today??? you own a business and yet you are blogging and complaining .............are you earning money to do this???? Roger you are one angry person.......now that you have wasted most of the morning.....time for an executive lunch break.......

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

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Roger Walsh — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:20:04 GMT

Wow, NickKnight1944 is a real gentleman...lol... and probably a loser who couldn't figure out how to make a living and didn't have a work ethic.. he hates those evil people in Escalades... lol... the country clubs... evil people who make money who kept him and all the other LOSERS down.

Hey Loser!... You will still be a pathetic loser with or without Obama.. I will survive in spite

of Obama because I am smart and I bust my butt every single day... Wait for your check

to show up and get back on your couch. I have to get to work to pay for your pathetic

life...

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777jsw — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:20:12 GMT

Trust without insight backed up by facts, history, and practicallity is just that-TRUST.

I wish I could just trust

I wish there was history

I wish it was practical

I wish all PROMISES Could be kept

But alas, I must vote the facts, history, and trust associations if I am to be responsible in my decision regarding the highest office held in the USA. I love my country and I must vote accordingly. Can you guess for who I will vote?

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PuppyPWR72 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:20:47 GMT

I just think that it is funny when someone wants to say that we need change in America, when we the people have not held our Senators and Govenors to what they campaign for! Since 1956 when they as politicians first started passing pay raises for themselves and kickbacks for their so called friends who happen to give quite large contributions for their campaigns. I don't care about Demacrats or Republicans I just want somebody to do what they say they are going to do which is help the AMERICAN people. I think that Congress has lied enough and that we need somebody who goes against their own party to get what is right for Americans. I think Obama is a very intelligent man, but I don't think that he is willing to make enemies to get something right done. I think in time he may be able to run this country, but not yet. I think that this is the best chance for someone to go to Washington and clean house. McCain has proven time after time that he will fight for what he thinks is right. I am not saying he may do everything right but come on in 200+ years of this country. The United States has made alot of mistakes. I served this country for 15 years, and have traveled around this world 7 times while in the service and have seen the world over. But when you see that this is the best country to live and raise a family in, and that we have all the rights and privledges that we have, but yet our government is as corrupt as it is. What will this country be if we don't make changes? Change is what we need and to start with let congress give up some of their wages to pay back the deficit.

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maninthewilderness — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:21:41 GMT

if scum rises.. so can McCain

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shrekthemp — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:21:54 GMT

johanna1313 if you need a good attorney I have some in house council you can use keep up the research on my boy sam.

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Adpacqueen — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:22:30 GMT

To tammymarie37

Did you forget that Obama did drugs? Did you forget that Obama has assoicated himself with extremists? John McCain has served his country all his life and suffered greatly. Obama served himself in his youth and only recently decided to serve his country.

I have served my country for over 20 years and I have NEVER used drugs and I have never associated with questionable extremist. I never went to college because I didn't have the money. Must be nice that Obama was able to get a top-notch education and live in a million dollar home.

I'm a single-parent living pay check to pay check in an apartment.

No to Obama. I hope that McCain pulls an upset and Obama will have pie in his face!

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captainbadjam — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:22:37 GMT

I agree with Mr. Roger Walsh's statement concerning tax structuring for corporations. Indeed a lesser tax rate would be incentive to keep bussiness here, in the US. It would then, in theory create more jobs.

BUT, if we reduce tax on corporations who is going to pay bay the billions the federal government recently loaned to "The Big Boys"? They were in a sense privite bussinesses with fat cat CEO's, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Etc, on and on and on. I know, The Couch Potatoe. The ones who can't get enough work or hours on the job they do have to feed their familys. Go ahead, tax them some more. Enjoy your corporate tax cut while flying to Aspen for a hot tub, skiing & some much needed R&R. That my friend is a real piece of thinking! Ever think of running for public office?

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jonr1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:26:35 GMT

Fine post nickknight1944..thank you for showing the rest of the country what its up against...the true whacked out liberal looney who "hates their &^&$%&^ guts" and hope everyone who opposes his and the democratic views all die. Willing to vote for and to put in power anyone, regardless of their true radical beliefs, as long as they don't stand for what this country was founded on.

Take another big gulp of koolaide and calm down nick...it's all going to be OK.

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captainbadjam — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:27:15 GMT

AMEN for the comment fromPuppy CWR72

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tuzlasniper — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:27:18 GMT

yes, the media messed up in the past few weeks, saying how it's all wrapped up and obama will win in a landslide. Then they figured out that the base might pass on voting then. So now the media must do its best as obama's cheerleaders to make sure to scare people back into voting lines. "mccain comeback"? yeah right.

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cuban/american — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:29:08 GMT

People!!!!!!Wake up!!!!!!!!!!Take a good look at what Obama is proposing.IT'S SOCiALISM! Don't let that happen to our great country. Take it from someone who lived in it and experienced "distribution of wealth" first hand. Everything we worked hard to achieve was taken from us and given to people who had not worked hard for their money, it made everyone equally poor. I cringe when I see Obama speak. I remember Castro's speeches, and how everyone loved him and helped him gain control of the island. Why is everyone so taken by the way he speaks? They are empty words, lies. Take a good hard look at who he associates with. Take a good hard look at the leaders of every country who hates America and how they can't wait for Obama to be elected.They know he's leaning in their direction and they can't wait to get their foot in the door and change America. They know they will have that chance with Obama. Be smart, don't vote for this man just because he speaks so wonderfully. Take notice of what he is really saying. We live in a great nation where you have the freedom to pursue your goals, don't let government tell you what to do with your money or how to raise your children, it doesn't work.You end up with no money and no children because they will both be shared by all. Next Tuesday, show America's enemies we see right through them and we are not willing to elect as our president someone who leans in their direction. Yes, our democracy has its problems but the truth remains that in a democracy the citizens always have the freedom to work on the problems. It is the constant that has made this nation great. VOTE McCAIN, it is my plea to anyone that reads this, take it from someone who has seen this before, you won't like what is coming. VOTE McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DaveWK — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:37:19 GMT

Here's an update, showing as of this morning Obama leading 51 to 40 percent, and 59 percent having concluded that Palin is unqualified: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27463861. The latter raises a point: nothing has happened to swing things in McCain's favor; in fact, all developments have worked to the contrary. This week Palin was served by the State of Alaska with a complaint based on her charging the state for her children's private travel, and then altering documents to cover it up. Palin and McCain apparently are trying to set each other up for blame: McCain's aides keep giving quotes to the effect that Palin has gone rogue, is a diva who won't take direction, and is a "whack job." Palin blames the McCain campaign for not handling her correctly and by giving up too easily in Michigan among other places. Arizona, where the voters know McCain and his erratic ways all too well, is now in play. McCain is drawing small and homogeneous crowds. Obama is delivering a positive and unifying message to huge crowds. He's not complacent, though, and neither should be his supporters. Anything can happen in politics, even if there seems to be no good reason for it.

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stevemahan5@msn.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:38:52 GMT

Re: Legaleagle's "fact" that Obama is not African American, but half-white and half-Arab. Who ARE these people who make these ridciulous, RACIST comments? More and More, I am beginning to believe that not everyone has the brains to vote. This is America--does it really matter if someone is of mixed heritage?? Aren't we all of mixed heritage??? (Except for Legaleagle who appears to be from another planet).

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nerakami — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:39:50 GMT

It still befuddles me that people after seeing McCain pathetic and dysfunctional attempt at running his campaign.... can actually think this man is capable of running this country. He SCREWED UP his campaign run to the point where people are calling it the most disastrous campaign in modern history...

Hasn't 8 years of INCOMPETENCY taught us anything????

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jonr1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:40:25 GMT

I find it funny Obama is really pushing everyone to vote early...yes, please vote early before anymore truth about his hidden past comes to light...sounds like a desperate plea to me

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spjon — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:41:00 GMT

Come_on - Sodom and Gomorrah are old testament. Jesus absolved our sins and brought a new covenant. Quit hiding behind the old testament just because it suits you.