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- TruthTeller50, on 07/02/2008, -7/+21I agree. John McCain will carry Bush's policies forward into a prosperous new area of senility.
- barbiesnow, on 07/02/2008, -3/+17A free thinking Republican...wow what an anomaly...Good for you Michael...wtg
- amoirae, on 07/03/2008, -0/+10O'Reilly will never let him host again.
- toddcat, on 07/02/2008, -6/+16For all I know, I've never agreed with Smerconish.....but this time....hot damn....props for speaking out. And I know most of y'all decent Republicans out there think the same thing. Don't cover for a President who only 23% approve of. There are more of us against than with him.
- angusm, on 07/02/2008, -4/+13I am just shocked, shocked I tell you, to hear that John McCain is a continuation of Bush. I would never have guessed that from any of his public statements or anything else that I know about the man.
Can this really be true? - inactive, on 07/02/2008, -0/+9McBush will just continue Bush's rape of the American people!
- inactive, on 07/02/2008, -3/+11Damn.
- amoirae, on 07/03/2008, -1/+7Exactly. None of us care about your opinion.
- MelvinSchlubman, on 07/03/2008, -0/+6Here's that (most often conservative) limitation of seeing in black-and-white again. Overemphasis on one value, while being oblivious to the things that are lost in the trade-off. Sure, stability is valued when things are going your way. But don't expect others who want justice and their share too to worship that stability.
Justice is often lost in the quest for stability. The nations whose people are kept under the thumb of despots with US aid develop a resentment/hatred for the US. In the short term, that stability is effective at holding the lid on, but the longer term eventually arrives. The US is currently paying the price for some of that short-sighted emphasis on stability. - rz8472, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4While I in principle about the faith-based programs, they're not that bad as long as they are heavily audited just like any secular program and there's no obvious politicizing or proselytizing (ie abstinence-only education). And I'd hunt the people who attacked us in Pakistan, since the Pakistani army itself is unwilling to go into North Waziristan and it's basically not under the control of any government. In any case, I'm more concerned over his spineless folding on the FISA/Warrantless Wiretapping issue... he should know better especially since he was a former constitutional law professor.
- marabout40, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4freudian slip?
- iPirate, on 07/03/2008, -0/+4You might want to check his voting record again. He voted with Bush's position 95% of the time in 2007.
- biotch, on 07/03/2008, -0/+3Its the squandering of resources that has got to be the biggest shame of how this administration failed to bring 9/11 to closure.
- Dragoslav, on 07/03/2008, -0/+3How long did it take you to figure out the obvious, I'm really curious
- MacEnvy, on 07/03/2008, -1/+4Did you actually read your own link? Almost everything there is the same as what Bush would support, with a few notable exceptions (environment). And in the recent past (8 years), almost EVERY vote was with Bush.
Christ, check your own sources buddy. - rz8472, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2Michael Smerconish is one of those mythical "Obamacans" who was brought up during the primary season. I like how he's focusing on how the REAL War on Terror is going so poorly and to be 'tough on terrorism' (so to speak) one has to actually aim at the right target rather than flailing around wildly and hitting everything. I agree with a previous poster though that O'Reilly will be pretty pissed that he isn't carrying water for the GOP.
- withears, on 07/06/2008, -0/+2McCain's reputation is that he is a "maverick" and I hear republicans say "He's too liberal." But...
During the Bush administration, Congressional Quarterly gave McCain a 90% score for "party unity," making him an even more reliable GOP water-carrier than fellow Arizonan John Kyl, the #2 ranking Republican in the Senate. The Washington Post similarly gave him a score of 88.3%, tying him with South Carolina's Lindsey Graham ahead of 29 other Senate Republicans.
According to CQ, Senator John McCain has voted with President Bush 100% of the time in 2008 and 95% of the time in 2007:
100%? 95% 90%? 88.3%?
Does this sounds like a "maverick" or just another republican?
McCain also says that he will not try to distance himself from Bush - "I will not try to separate myself from him."
So it sounds like he doesn't mind being joined at this hip with George W. Bush. Yet, when referred to as "The Third Bush Term" McCain bristles and attempts to invoke Jimmy Carter (from 30 years ago, much as he tried to invoke William Jennings Bryan from 110 years ago, the days of McCain's youth, no doubt).
Sen. McCain, if you don't want to be "separated" from Bush, why do the comparisons bother you so much?
And if the comparisons bother you so much, why do you vote with Bush and his administration 100% of the time in 2008 and 95% of the time in 2007?
Sen. McCain - what you say and what you do are NOT the same thing.
McCain - The Third Bush Term. - edebolt, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2I am voting Obama this November but my prediction is that once in office and faced with realities then a lot his programs will be similar to the current admin. Sure important differences and rhetoric but a lot of continuity also. How come everyone is glossing over Obama's desire to hunt Al Qu’eda in Pakistan and his plan to expand faith based programs by $500M? In any case Obama is slick and a great speaker who can unite the people. Who would have thought about nary a peep from liberals about faith based govt supported programs. Unification has begun.
- inactive, on 07/03/2008, -0/+2What?! Somebody on Fixed Noise criticized Bush doctrine? Oh man, that dude is out of a job. Maybe he could apply for that open fact checker position they've posted. No--wait--that wouldn't work--Fixed News doesn't rely on actual facts--they make them up. Sounds like Smerconish may be a tad too honest for such a position with such a fine organization as Fixed News.;
- biotch, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1rz8472,
I thought he wouldnt support it if it grants telecom immunity.... is that what you were concerned about?
http://rawstory.com/news08/2008/06/21/obama-ill-fi ... - inactive, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1Hello mr Right Wing Moron, your subconscious is more insightful than your conscious.
- xGORDOx, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1Wow, such a well imformed statement!
With statements such as these, you have convinced me to vote Democrat and you are a shining example of the smart, articulate, well informed users of Digg.com - rz8472, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1Yes, I realize that he is opposed to immunity; I never said he wasn't. However, FISA isn't some sort of compromise legislation that should be voted for in the first place if it's half-good (actually having the FISA provision) and half-bad (immunity) if it deals with matters so close to the Constitution. AT&T has committed treason, and we should not let them get away so easily.
- xGORDOx, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1Oh, I listened to the speeches, thats why I will repost what you obvioulsy did not read:
"Clever marketing and campaign propaganda don't mean squat, it's a politicians actions that do."
So, who is lying....
Obama say he doesn’t take money from DC lobbyists and special interest PACS. This is the type of double-talk “politics of the past” rhetoric Obama rails against.While his claim is technically true, what he does do is take money from state lobbyists and other big money contributors who have substantial lobbyist machines in DC, like law firms and corporations.In April 2007, the LA Times quoted the Campaign Finance Institute’s Stephen Weissman as pointing out that the distinction Obama makes on lobbyist money is meaningless: “He gets an asterisk that says he is trying to be different. … But overall, the same wealthy interests are funding his campaign as are funding other candidates, whether or not they are lobbyists.”The Capital Eye reported that “[a]ccording to the Center for Responsive Politics, 14 of Obama’s top 20 contributors employed lobbyists this year, spending a total of $16.2 million to influence the federal government in the first six months of 2007.”
http://massdiscussion.blogspot.com/2008/06/collect ...
Ignoring who your candidate really is in favor of believing the hype/marketing/propaganda doesn't make for a ship that sails for that long. - marc123, on 07/03/2008, -1/+2oh my god! words cant describe how stupid that comment is. where do brain-dead rednecks like you come from? let me know so i can be sure to avoid the place:
"They actively undermine our military efforts in Iraq" How exactly?
The democrats have done far less than what the MAJORITY of the American people want to see done. They want an end to this illegal war, one based on lies, asap. The Democrats have not gone nearly far enough! The rest of the world can only thank God that there are people like Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul in the Senate, without them surely we would be entering World War III by now.
BTW Ron Paul is a Republican (a real republican not a neocon) but i bet you didnt know that since you're obviously a brain-dead neocon slave you have no conception of what right wing and left wing actually mean. - rz8472, on 07/03/2008, -0/+1BREAKING: Old Man Yells at Cloud!
- dagamer34, on 07/03/2008, -1/+2Err... there's no need to start lying now. Obama was the FIRST person to say we should be talking to the Iranians. And the lobbyists and PACs? Are you purposely ignoring his speeches about them?
Heck, even I like to hate on McCain too, but only because he's factually wrong. When you need to start lying, that's when you know McCain is a sinking ship.
Buried. - withears, on 07/06/2008, -0/+1McCain's reputation is that he is a "maverick" and I hear republicans say "He's too liberal." But...
During the Bush administration, Congressional Quarterly gave McCain a 90% score for "party unity," making him an even more reliable GOP water-carrier than fellow Arizonan John Kyl, the #2 ranking Republican in the Senate. The Washington Post similarly gave him a score of 88.3%, tying him with South Carolina's Lindsey Graham ahead of 29 other Senate Republicans.
According to CQ, Senator John McCain has voted with President Bush 100% of the time in 2008 and 95% of the time in 2007:
100%? 95% 90%? 88.3%?
Does this sounds like a "maverick" or just another republican?
McCain also says that he will not try to distance himself from Bush - "I will not try to separate myself from him."
So it sounds like he doesn't mind being joined at this hip with George W. Bush. Yet, when referred to as "The Third Bush Term" McCain bristles and attempts to invoke Jimmy Carter (from 30 years ago, much as he tried to invoke William Jennings Bryan from 110 years ago, the days of McCain's youth, no doubt).
Sen. McCain, if you don't want to be "separated" from Bush, why do the comparisons bother you so much?
And if the comparisons bother you so much, why do you vote with Bush and his administration 100% of the time in 2008 and 95% of the time in 2007?
Sen. McCain - what you say and what you do are NOT the same thing.
McCain - The Third Bush Term. - xGORDOx, on 07/03/2008, -1/+1Conservative Host: McCain is 'Continuation of Bush Policy'
Well, so far, so is Obama!
Obama = Bush on FISA
Obama = Bush on Faith Based Programs
Obama = Bush on NAFTA
Obama = Bush on Cuban Embargo
Obama = Bush on Corporate crackdowns of Illegal immigrants
Obama = Bush on opposing the decriminalization of marijuana
Obama = Bush on donations from lobbyists and PACs
Obama = Bush on the Iranian Threat
Obama = Bush on having conditions met before meeting with foreign leaders
I am confused as to who exactly is going to hold Bush's third term?
I will make a serious bet that Obama does not pull troops out of Iraq either, again Obama = Bush.
Clever marketing and campaign propaganda don't mean squat, it's a politicians actions that do. - dagamer34, on 07/03/2008, -1/+1Telecoms only have civil immunity and not criminal immunity. If the government wants to prosecute them for breaking laws, they can. You just won't be seeing any civil class-action lawsuits which can only get money, not put people in jail.
Like Keith Olbermann has said plenty of times, Obama can have his cake (passing a new FISA bill) and eat it too (criminally prosecute the telecoms when he's president). - Sandiec99, on 07/07/2008, -1/+1McCain does not equal Bush . . .
I know it is hard to believe, IMO he is even worse. But if you choose to put him in office it will be with eyes wide open!
Lest you think the solution is Obama - I did not say that either!!
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http://boyfriendpillow.net/ - deathsythe, on 07/03/2008, -2/+1First of marc123 - Ron Paul is not a "real republican" he is a libertarian at best and that isn't exactly a republican in the true sense.
Secondly 0hN00 - I applaud you for being able to realize and understand the truth. I just hope my kind words will allow you to keep fighting the good fight here against the leftist-digg-sheep.
Facts and actual evidence are hard to see on digg, they seem to dislike it - so be wary. ;) - larryk12308, on 07/03/2008, -3/+1It's all good! My guess is they're really crushing on Smerch over at MSNBC right now.
- iamthearm, on 07/03/2008, -2/+0Ok, I want to see some negative stroies about Obama. All Digg users do is negative stories about McCain. Obama is a puppet just like McCain and there are negative stroris and flip floping on Obama's part as well. SURLY you want Digg users to be informed. Digg is just Fox news only liberal.
I'm voting Libertarian btw. - RichStradler, on 07/03/2008, -4/+1Mr. Obama's ads show he's aware of his vulnerability on two fronts: his liberal values and his meager achievements. Yet he should be more cautious with these weaknesses. His bio ad says he was raised with "values straight from the Kansas heartland," though he grew up in Hawaii. He claims to have passed three bills, but fails to mention that two were in the Illinois state Senate and that he didn't vote on the third in the U.S. Senate. His new ad praises welfare reform, yet he opposed the legislation when a Republican Congress passed and President Clinton signed it. -Karl Rove
- deathsythe, on 07/03/2008, -7/+4Um, if you goto the voting record - McCain actually voted against the majority of things Bush has done.
http://ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm
I don't know where everyone gets this "Bush-Clone" thing from - oh wait yes I do, you are all just trying to paint a negative image of him so that all of the uninformed - no nothing about politics - voters will swing your way. (A despicable tactic, and I shouldn't expect any less by now) - TruthTeller50, on 07/03/2008, -6/+0Thank you, Internet Professor.
- inactive, on 07/02/2008, -19/+4Who the hell cares about some moron's opinion?
- TruthTeller50, on 07/02/2008, -22/+0Excuse me - cross out
"area of senility"
and add
"era of stability." That's what you will get from John McCain.
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