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- jsatz23, on 10/10/2008, -17/+288McCain is an embarrassment and a flat out joke.
- rbrinega, on 10/10/2008, -8/+221McCain has to chill the rhetoric so that his crowds are more like supporters and less like torch and pitchfork mobs. He's hurting the ability for government to help ameliorate this critical economic crisis.
With his rhetoric on red-hot, I see more moderate Republicans, not to mention independents, bailing on him. - inactive, on 10/10/2008, -7/+127These people are an embarrassment! What does it say about a campaign when this is all they have left to say? They are bankrupt when it comes to ideas and positive policy proposals on how to get this country back on track.
- inactive, on 10/10/2008, -11/+116Why am I not surprised to see you lying?
Obama had no power to "negotiate" anything with any foreign power.
He engaged in diplomacy.
You illustrate the fact that the right wing cheerleaders just can't understand foreign relations without murder. - gwoydean, on 10/10/2008, -16/+113Ignorance is probably a second nature to you.
And grammar, to you, is definitely a second thought. - alphacoder, on 10/10/2008, -6/+90I really believe it is high time all the CHRISTIAN FOLK in the GOP stand up and say enough. This is a Senator and Governor who have clearly condoned incitement to violence in their very presence on multiple occasions against a Senator.
For CHRIST'S sake people, isn't their at least some type of religious sensibility to prohibit this violent, dangerous behavior?
Isn't their also some type of law on the books to investigate these people? If these were peace activists, minority rights protesters or anti-war demonstrators, wouldn't they be imprisoned or investigated for much less? - phroztbyt3, on 10/10/2008, -13/+90ahh.. the soothing sounds of 10,000 hilbillies singing retarded cousin love songs.
- inactive, on 10/11/2008, -11/+78Being a traitor (in this context) means that you committed the crime of treason against your own nation. Thankfully, the US Constitution spells out precisely what treason entails:
"Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court."
...Oh, wait, I forgot that Republicans think it's"just a goddamned piece of paper". - life036, on 10/11/2008, -4/+66Ironic that Obama has selflessly done more for this country and his fellow man than any of these pieces of ***** in the audience yelling traitor.
- DeliciousWolf, on 10/10/2008, -3/+60Folks, this is getting reaaaaaal ugly.... I'm glad the election is going to be over in less than a month before this spins into irreparable violence. Hello Martial Law.
- cedarbaydave, on 10/11/2008, -4/+51The angrier these people get the more pathetic they look.
It is sad to see these people and how desperately out of touch with the modern evolving world they are. They are so far behind, that in a global economy in the information age, what kind of jobs can they do.
Don't get angry, get up with the times and get educated. Life looks much brighter when you do, and you can find opportunity in the crisis and beyond. - Insightful, on 10/10/2008, -12/+56I do not think McCain and Palin will be happy until Obama is, God forbid (I am not religious but this felt the right term to use) that Presidential candidate/Pesident Obama is assassinated so they can then feign sympathy, outrage, and surprise that the hate they themselves stoke evolved into a tragedy for the nation, if not the world.
- tmonsta1, on 10/11/2008, -5/+49ummm... I hate to tell you this, but the neocon GOP folks that have taken over the republican party, aren't those kinds of christians
they are the psycho, jesus camp, kill in the name of jesus kind... it's a sick twisted ideology that has been used for centuries to start the clan, promote slavery, and make the Nazi's feel like they were all doing god's work
the only way to tell them enough is enough, is to vote every one of them out of office... then the GOP might rethink itself, and go back to it's roots. Regardless of the rhetoric, these aren't Reagan Republicans, but they'll rape every thing he was about.
Look, I don't think John McCain is a bad person. I think John McCain was told "here's what you have to do to be president" and he did it... after loosing the nomination in 2000, to Bush no less, I'm pretty sure he thought they were giving him sound advice. What a difference 8 years makes... and now we've really seen their agenda. The fact that he embraced it, turned off more people then he'll ever know, and I think, when all is said and done, McCain regrets the choice he made too... - freestyling, on 10/10/2008, -4/+41This is scary stuff. Palin lit the fire and McCain's lovin it.
- jerrolds, on 10/11/2008, -3/+40Hey - I'm Canadian, I admit - we're out to get you! boo!
We'll negotiate hockey night in Canada on VHS for some crispy creme donuts.. - flossdaily, on 10/11/2008, -2/+35Shame on all the Republicans who have stood idly by while their party has embraced ignorance, fear and racism. Winning this election has become so important to them that they've sold their souls.
- biotch, on 10/11/2008, -2/+34Ironic that Republicans used to criticize Dems for being angry. The McCain campaign is probably ashamed to have incited a mob mentality to this degree, but they need any and all support they can get at this point. Too bad they are allowing themselves to resort to this type of support.
- valleyvideo, on 10/11/2008, -3/+35For God's sake, will Jon Stewart and/or SNL please do a piece on this so McCain will start telling these idiots to shut up?
- tm13lke, on 10/11/2008, -2/+34Palin is the punchline.
- nurbsenvi, on 10/11/2008, -2/+33As a foreigner I have a question to Americans:
Why is this election such a close race? Are you guys on crack? - AmazingSteve, on 10/11/2008, -2/+32I loved the crazy old woman talking to McCain today...
Crazy Woman: "Obama's an ARAB! I've read it!"
McCain: "no he's not"
Crazy Woman: "Well he's a Muslim!"
McCain: "No he's not, he's a Christian"
Crazy Woman: "I don't believe you"
Wow, just wow.
Even Grampy looked embarassed and beaten. - bugsy187, on 10/11/2008, -8/+38So, Obama engaged in diplomacy with the "nefarious" Canadians to the north and the US installed puppet government in Iraq. Sounds like a cut and dry case of treason to me. Brilliant logic there, shampoovta. Thanks.
- edmondburke, on 10/10/2008, -4/+32McCain/Palin - well, you have 'let the elephant out of the room'. I hope your, and your campaign's collective consciences can deal with any consequences - I expect so - it is soo GOP!
- slave1, on 10/11/2008, -3/+31The US is being run by Christian "Talibans"
- philal, on 10/11/2008, -4/+30Sadly, this sounds just as racist, as ignorant, just as shameful and disgraceful, as labeling a Muslim or an Arab, as a traitor, or as a terrorist. And what pisses me off the most, is that the majority of those that used such comments, were probably right-wing idiots.
I know it may sound irrelevant to some, but that is exactly the same label that I had to put up with while growing up in America. I hope Obama wins and ushers in tolerance and multiculturalism to America.
A question, that I think the media needs to focus on, is that if McCain is to be president, doesn't this set a dangerous precedent in American everyday life, in the sense that McCain, obviously condones racism, bigotry and ignorance, and he turns a blind eye to such comments. Doesn't this reinforce dangerous behavior, such as racism and bigotry in everyday life? Since the president is probably the greatest influence on your average American..
When a shooting took place at school, or when a hate crime occurred, violence in films, and rock stars were blamed for encouraging such violence and racism. but nobody blamed Bush's racist regime, or Bush's violence and aggression as the main cause for such incidents. Why wasn't Bush blamed for 9/11? Instead of blaming the Muslims? If he and his father hadn't waged countless wars in the Middle East, provided endless and undying love and support to Israel, 3,000 innocent Americans would have been spared of the tragedy of 9/11. Why isn't the fascist Republican agenda taking the blame for this?! - medfreak, on 10/11/2008, -3/+29They are outright shameless racists now.
http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Crowd_boos_after ...
I don't know what is more disgusting, the fact that people are so ignorant they think he is an "Arab", or the fact that McCain had to "defend" Obama by dismissing the fact that he is an "Arab".
I mean WHAT THE HELL. Arabs are now such a bad race everyone needs to boo their very mention? Kill them? Off with their heads?
Let me put it in a different perspective:
"I can't trust Obama. I have read about him and he's not he's not uh—he's a Jew. He's not—"
"No, ma'am," the Arizona senator assured. "He's a decent family man [and] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign's all about. He's not [a Jew]."
What kind of an Outcry there would be if this is what would have happened?
Do these people even listen to themselves anymore?
Horrendous. - edmondburke, on 10/11/2008, -4/+29Finally, so desperate McCain is doing the most dispicable - playing the Race Card. Shame on you America if you buy this!
- tbredofsin, on 10/11/2008, -11/+35Buried as inaccurate. Come on, guys, lying about McCain's reaction is almost as bad as the people yelling that *****.
“We want to fight, and I will fight but we will be respectful. I admire Senator Obama and his accomplishments. I will respect him,” McCain said to a chorus of boos as he tried to answer a supporter who urged him to engage in a “real fight.”
“I want to be President of the United States and obviously I do not want Senator Obama to be, but I have to tell you…he is a decent person and a person that you do not have to be scared as President of the United States,” McCain said to additional boos from the crowd.
http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/10/11/mccain- ... - anotherjack, on 10/11/2008, -3/+27Sane Christians aren't the target market, and I think they've been quietly leaving for a while. McCain wanted to appeal to a certain "base" population - Palin was put on the ticket to attract radical fundamentalists, women angry about Hilary's loss, and people who long for armageddeon ( really, they exist! ) to vote for McCain. They don't care about McCain. They all hope that he will die in office soon so they can have her be President.
I don't think Republicans, Christians, or even people who favor Palin, are crazy. I'm saying there's a real fervent brand of nut who wants a certain type of Christian ONLY and honestly believes that all other kinds ( catholics etc. ) are devil worshippers. Palin is very attractive to these people, and if you want to see why, it's worth having a look into who *her* pastor is and what he preaches. They think she's got the bona fides for being their leader. McCain spent like 12 minutes interviewing her before the announcement that she was his choice for Vice. Makes me think he was somehow forced into it. He should stop this - it's not worth it to have the presidency at this cost to his integrity.
I'm not saying "vote Obama". iIm saying "Palin is not a good choice and this is leading us down very weird roads" - anotherjack, on 10/11/2008, -2/+23I have met people who say they don't want to vote for Obama because they like him, and don't want him to get shot. I tell them it's his decision to take the risk and I respect it. It's not like he would say that NOT voting for him does him any favors. He knows how dangerous it is, and I actually think it helps if we try not to draw attention to it.
- TSK05, on 10/11/2008, -14/+35At a rally in Minnesota on Friday, a woman told McCain: "I don't trust Obama. I have read about him and he's an Arab."
McCain shook his head and said, "No ma'am, no ma'am. He's a decent family man...[a] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues. That's what this campaign is all about."
One man at the rally said he was "scared of an Obama presidency." McCain later told the man he should not fear Obama.
"I want to be president of the United States, and I don't want Obama to be," he said. "But I have to tell you, I have to tell you, he is a decent person, and a person that you do not have to be scared as President of the United States."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/10/mccain.crow ...
Stop digging *****. - biotch, on 10/11/2008, -1/+22except for the facts that:
GDP grew at a faster pace under Clinton than it did under Reagan, Bush sr. and Bush jr.
Clinton created almost as many (population adjusted) jobs (23 mil) as Reagan (16 mil), Bush sr. (3 mil), and Bush jr. (5 mil and declining).... COMBINED
Unemployment went from 7.3% to 4.2% under Clinton and has climbed from 4.2% to 6.1% under Bush jr.
Reagan, Bush sr. and Bush jr. all consecutively broke the deficit record. Clinton turned the deficit he received into a surplus even if you discount Social Security spending.
Poverty went UP under Reagan, Bush sr. and Bush jr. and DOWN under Clinton.
Clinton raised discretionary spending the LEAST out of Reagan, Bush sr., Clinton, and Bush jr., and ... balanced the budget.
Investment in the stock market was greater under Clinton than under Reagan, Bush sr. and Bush jr. Even after the crash in 2001, stocks remained at 300% what they were when Clinton took office. Stocks are now negative from what they were when Bush took office 8 years ago!
The richest 20% in this nation have increased their share of the total income pie year after year (with the exception of a few years) since 1982. This was true even when Clinton was taxing the rich at higher rates. The richest 5% are gaining their share at an even faster pace, all at the expense of every other income bracket. All Clintons tax plan did was slow this down.
This did not happen because Reagan and Bush had set Clinton's economy up for success. Trickle down economics had 12 years and failed to produce one single year of surplus (If you include Bush jr. thats 20 years of trickle down economics without one year of surplus). Finally after Clinton stopped trickle down economics, we saw the longest and largest economic expansion in US history.
So if I understand you correctly, any way we could rid the world of people who make the American economy stronger by virtually every measure, would have no downside.... way to go jackass.
Sources:
debt by party
http://i27.tinypic.com/120m447.jpg
Clintons surplus even when discounting SS
http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/during_the_c ...
GDP
http://www.bea.gov/national/nipaweb/TableView.asp? ...
Spending
http://www.factcheck.org/defending_spending_bushs_ ...
Spreadsheet including reagan and bush spending
(all of which outpace Clinton)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2005/sheets ...
Investment:
note the dow and nasdaq remained at above 300% what they were when Clinton took office even after the 2000 downturns
http://stockcharts.com/charts/historical/nasdaq197 ...
http://stockcharts.com/charts/historical/djia1900. ...
http://politicaltracker.blogspot.com/
Share of total income by income bracket
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/histinc/h02a ...
poverty:
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/povertyrate ...
jobs:
http://www.bls.gov/cps/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jobs_created_during_U ...
http://www.factcheck.org/bush/facts_of_the_union_2 ...
Unemployment:
http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServle ... - homercles337, on 10/11/2008, -1/+21McCain tried to "chill the rhetoric" once and got boooed just as loudly as they call "terrarist" and "traitar." With the kind of scary ***** coming out of the McCain/Palin rallies a decent man would suspend his campaign. What are these rallies for? All those ***** crazy, rabid right-wing, religious idiots are already behind the McCain/Palin ticket 100%. What do they hope to accomplish by continuing this *****? If something happens its on the heads of the McCain campaign for letting this ***** continue.
- Gev1982, on 10/11/2008, -5/+25@Arpad
Wrong. Mindless repeaters like you are the problem. Do some research for yourself instead of believing outright lies. Perhaps then (and after a course in English syntax) people won't have a reason to call you an ignorant prick. - cmootoo, on 10/11/2008, -1/+21If an American leader did incite the Georgian conflict for his party's political gain then he should also be charged with sedition. It goes both ways. It just depends on what rumor you want to chase.
- inactive, on 10/11/2008, -1/+20What do you mean, McCain did nothing? He clearly gave her a big grin.
- TheWriteGuy, on 10/11/2008, -2/+19Ron Paulites: Please sweep in and clean out the GOP of these racist ***** after Obama becomes President! (And while you're at it, kick out the neocons, fascists and fundies.) That will be your chance to take over the GOP, save that party, and help America at the same time.
- TSK05, on 10/11/2008, -7/+24At a rally in Minnesota on Friday, a woman told McCain: "I don't trust Obama. I have read about him and he's an Arab."
McCain shook his head and said, "No ma'am, no ma'am. He's a decent family man...[a] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues. That's what this campaign is all about."
One man at the rally said he was "scared of an Obama presidency." McCain later told the man he should not fear Obama.
"I want to be president of the United States, and I don't want Obama to be," he said. "But I have to tell you, I have to tell you, he is a decent person, and a person that you do not have to be scared as President of the United States."
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/10/mccain.crow ...
Obviously by telling these people that Obama is not an Arab but a "decent family man" that he disagrees with "on the issues" and by telling them he is a "decent person" and "a person that you do not have to be scared as President of the United States," he's inciting racial discrimination and violence, right? - mikesoba, on 10/11/2008, -4/+21The far right is panicking.
- JustinPM, on 10/11/2008, -1/+18From the CNN article:
At a rally in Minnesota on Friday, a woman told McCain: "I don't trust Obama. I have read about him and he's an Arab."
McCain shook his head and said, "No ma'am, no ma'am. He's a decent family man...[a] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues. That's what this campaign is all about."
Notice something here? McCain didn't correct the lady. He didn't say "He's not Arab first of all and to base your distrust of him solely for that fact is xenophobic ma'am. Grow the hell up and stop being ruled by fear of the unknown." If he'd have said that, I'd have some respect for him. - Nietz1950, on 10/11/2008, -1/+17I wonder where she got the idea that he was a Muslim? You have Palin and the attack ads saying he associates with Terrorists... then you have speakers at rallies referring to Obama as Hussein.
People are intentionally being misled in the same way the President was "shocked" to learn half the country thought Iraq caused 9-11. Why, the President never directly said such a thing, he just kept associating the two together in his speeches. - Nietz1950, on 10/11/2008, -5/+21In these rallies, Obama is introduced as "Hussain" Obama, and the latest attacks have been assuring voters he "palls around with terrorists". The crowds are intentionally led to believe this means Muslim extremists. McCain used to disallow references with Hussain at his engagements, but now the campaign permits it.
The campaign is now attacking his wife as associating with the same "terrorists" and are trying to say McCain now opposed the bailout plan for funding to ACORN. These comments are quite intentional, and are designed to appeal to the racist views of voters. It allows the campaign to say they Obama is a good man directly, but using subtle language that says Obama wants to give your money to black people. - cmootoo, on 10/11/2008, -5/+20Bring McCain up on charges for 'negotiating' with Mexico and the Middle East as a whole then. Isn't he the one claiming more foreign policy experience?
- secrity, on 10/11/2008, -0/+14As an American I have been asking the same question for the past 8 years.
- lepster10101, on 10/11/2008, -4/+18http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/movers_ind ...
Seriously, Just how out of touch is the republican campaign? - robopuppy, on 10/11/2008, -6/+20I have to disagree on this one, although I am obviously for Obama. I don't think he could necessarily hear; to me it sounded like there may have been a protestor in the crowd by the chants of USA USA which the repubs often do when that happens. I think he was distracted by everything that was happening. He's old and seems to have some hearing difficulties and gets distracted easily (like when he's asked multiple questions within 1 question.. not his strong point).
Also, I'm watching on CNN these videos of McCain saying that he doesn't want people to be afraid of Obama as a president, and that he respects him and wants the extreme negativity to stop before it gets out of control. The crowd boos him over and over as he firmly restates his opinion. Looks like the old McCain for a second... I think I actually believe him on this one; there appears to be extreme concern in his eyes as he basically coddles the stupidest of his supporters. - teebird, on 10/11/2008, -1/+14That could already be happening. Respected conservative columnists, Geroge F. Will among them, have been lambasting McCain and Palin over the personal attacks and the ugly tone of their rallies. I believe the smear tactics are a sign that the McCain campaign doubts they can win on the issues so they have to resort to destroying Obama's public image.
- komboje, on 10/11/2008, -2/+14IN A CLIMATE OF FEAR THE POLITICS OF EXTREMISM ARE A DEVASTATINGLY EFFECTIVE TOOL.
There's nothing new or original about the McCain/Palin (Republican) branch of politics.That afterall is how the National Socialist Party, better known as the Nazi Party of the Third Reich rose to power with equally devastating consequences! It is comforting though to know that McCain and Palin are adopting this tried-and-proven formula of extremism (that resulted in deaths of millions) to strengthen the roots of democracy! - CeeAyy, on 10/11/2008, -1/+13Are you really that stupid? I don't think so, but you keep trying so hard to convince me.
What do you REALLY think is the purpose of using his middle name? Is there more than one Sen. Obama running for President? Would there be a mixup if his middle name was omitted? Is it standard practice to use middle names during debates and rallies? Is it even standard practice to use middle names in everyday life?
Stop feigning ignorance or I might have to start believing that you really are that stupid.
So, if you would... please tell me what is the purpose of using his middle name? Really... can you just answer that for me? No... I didn't think so. Try being more honest. People might actually listen and believe your message. However, now that I think about it, dishonest arguments fit right in with your choice in candidate. - 13373h4X0r, on 10/11/2008, -1/+13*Ba-da-bump* [laughter and applause]
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. They'll be here until Nov. 4th... Try the veal. -
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