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- glowfood, on 06/02/2008, -8/+113I'm haven't been an Obama supporter but McCain scares the ***** out of me, as does Clinton.
Obama '08 I guess. - BoneheadFarker, on 06/03/2008, -3/+54That's a nice campaign ad:
Vote Obama.
He won't scare the ***** out of you. - bonsomme, on 06/03/2008, -8/+56John McCain is a douchebag.
- inactive, on 06/02/2008, -3/+46I guess he forgot about the Constitutional mandates that the Senate consent to treaties with foreign nations and appointment of ambassadors and that it's Congress's sole perview to declare war and "raise and support" armies.
- BishkekBuddy, on 06/02/2008, -4/+37No *****, Sherlock....
- smebbin, on 06/03/2008, -5/+36This was evident when the Patriot Act was printed just a few hours before it was signed, not even reviewed by lawmakers. The Patriot Act gave huge powers to the government. That coupled with the new supreme court judges and The Bush Administration had guaranteed 2/3's of the 3/3 of government which is what the constitution's design was intended to prevent. Our fore fathers are rolling over in the graves.
- ThomasMifflin, on 06/02/2008, -3/+30Semi-rational? He was never rational. Bill "William the Bloody" Kristol orginally supportered McCain in 2000. What does that tell you?
- Nodaki, on 06/02/2008, -6/+32So the big surprise is that the neo-cons are jumping aboard the McCain train?
Where is the semi-rational John McCain of 2000? - inactive, on 06/02/2008, -1/+23Apparently so did Congress. Today the system they use is called rubber-stamping. It's even more rampant when the Executive and the Legislative are controlled by the same party (regardless of which party it is).
- doublsh0t, on 06/03/2008, -4/+23'If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator.' - George "The Dumbass" Bush
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -1/+18OK I'll vote before I get on the plane
- richmomz, on 06/03/2008, -1/+18He never existed. That is, the "moderate, semi-rational" persona of his early campaign years was designed to legitimize his candidacy in the minds of voters. Once he had been defined as the "moderate" he could pursue his neo-con goals.
Bush followed the same formula - if you recall in 2000 he sounded downright reasonable; no nation building, fiscal conservatism, emphasis on economic growth, small government, preservation of constitutional rights, etc. But as soon as he stepped into office we got the exact opposite (which had been his goal all along, as well as that of neo-cons like Kristol). McCain is playing the same game with us - be afraid. - richmomz, on 06/03/2008, -0/+16And so the true agenda of the neo-cons and McCain is revealed. The "moderate, semi-rational" persona of McCain's early campaign years was designed to legitimize his candidacy in the minds of voters. Once he had been defined as the "moderate" he could continue Bush's neo-con goals of expanding executive power to near dictatorial status once he enters office.
Bush followed the same formula - if you recall in 2000 he sounded downright reasonable; no nation building, fiscal conservatism, emphasis on economic growth, small government, preservation of constitutional rights, etc. But as soon as he stepped into office we got the exact opposite (which had been his goal all along, as well as that of neo-cons like Kristol). McCain is playing the same game with us - be afraid. - oldhick, on 06/03/2008, -1/+17This started long before Bush and to pretend otherwise is to ignore history. From Lincoln's distaste for the Constitution and desire to consolidate power at the Federal level to Truman's decision to go to war in Korea without seeking the approval of Congress, the road has been paved for quite sometime.
The American people from both parties ignore these precedents pretending that everything wrong with our government is some recent event. I only hope that one day people will wake up and realize that this idea of a living Constitution has ultimately stolen the power from the people and has thwarted the protections that were guaranteed to us. - CDRrules, on 06/03/2008, -1/+17Politicians are 'forgetting' far too much about the Constitution these days. Sometimes I wonder, are they willfully opposing it, or are they just hugely ignorant?
- happyseamonster, on 06/03/2008, -6/+20John McCain was the Neo-Con's first choice back in 2000. They didn't want Bush. Bush won. Cheney brought in the Neo-cons. Would Kristol Boo Hoo if it was that Israeli arrested recently for spying against the US who was tortured? The Neo-Cons have a "Israel First" policy. They are essentially moles that have hijacked the country.
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -1/+14The only other option is a one way ticket to South America
- PhilLesh69, on 06/03/2008, -0/+12I can't remember when it happened, but there was a point in 2005 or 2006 where McCain was called into the White House and was apparently read the riot act. After that, he was no longer a "rogue" who spoke out against Bush (neocon) policy, he was an apologist and supporter of Bush (neocon) policy. Then he started saying things like "the surge is working" or "I was in the Sarja Market in Bagdhad, and it is like walking down any street here in America".
Did they torture him? Did they threaten him? Did they promise him the presidency??? - mrsdz50, on 06/03/2008, -0/+12There is more to the US government then the executive branch. Take heart, keep talking, get involved, act on the core issues, not the surface issues.
Don't give up! - JoJones, on 06/03/2008, -0/+11hard to believe there was a time when I liked McCain.
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -0/+11The Federalist Papers talked about factions (or political parties as we call them) quite a bit. Not in a good light either.
- RebeL5K, on 06/03/2008, -2/+12Unfortunately, his loss in 2000 taught him that "semi-rational" doesn't win you the Republican nomination.
- rkzda, on 06/03/2008, -0/+9I don't know what to think anymore. What does a republican like myself do when there is only one republican candidate and though well intentioned, looks like he will be just as poorly well intentioned as Bush. I'm tired of it all, I do not like Obama's stance on Abortion among other things, but a new abortion law will not be on his desk while president, so what does it matter. Hillary, well, you know that story.
It may be Obama '08 for me. - richmomz, on 06/03/2008, -0/+9Anyone who wins over glowing support from Bill Kristol and other neo-con lackeys deserves serious scrutiny by anyone concerned about the preservation of their Constitutional rights.
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -3/+12@Nodaki, He spent long enough in Washington for his soul to be fished out of his body with a long hookt hrough his nose as he slept, like the Egyptian embalmers pulled the dead Pharoahs' brains out. His soul was replaced by the instinct for power and uncontrollable obedience to his corporate and Zionist masters.
- RebeL5K, on 06/03/2008, -1/+10I agree. I sincerely believe that if the founding Fathers had foreseen political parties they would have prohibited consolidated power in the legislative and executive branches.
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -4/+12Ron Paul 08'
- FTWmovin2canada, on 06/03/2008, -0/+8or Canada
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -2/+10You don't know jack ***** about socialism.
- PhilLesh69, on 06/03/2008, -0/+8Bill Kristol is a NEOCON!!
If he is now backing McCain, and pretending to talk against the Bush Administration, BEWARE!
Google William Kristol. Seriously.
This guy is a tried and true Neocon.
He was a member of the think tank that created the plan to invade Iraq, the "Project for a New American Century", commonly known in DC circles as "PNAC". - gkskillz, on 06/03/2008, -3/+11You are that guy. Sorry to break it to you, but Ron Paul has absolutely no chance. I voted for Paul in the primaries, not because I thought he could win, but because I wanted the Republican party to acknowledge their roots. But in terms of Paul actually becoming President, I'm sorry you're so disillusioned.
- coolkatz321, on 06/03/2008, -0/+8McCain '08: Because We Really Need Another 4 More Years of Bush.
- boobyman, on 06/03/2008, -0/+7You don't know jack ***** about arguing.
- obliviousfool, on 06/03/2008, -1/+8Unlike McCain, who would just give us Imperialism, Authoritarianism and Fascism.
- j1ggy, on 06/03/2008, -2/+9John McCain looks like he walked out of a wax museum, controlled by an RC car remote no real human could possibly have a face like that. I swear, there's melt marks in it from the hot press lights. Ever see him in high definition?
- Omek, on 06/03/2008, -2/+9Ya, having healthcare for your nation that's paid for by the government is horrendous. Seriously, I'm so sick and tired of this fricken' socialism argument. Our current system is making the rich richer and the poor poorer.... that's not a thriving society, that's a 9th layer of Hell.
- VaporBro, on 06/03/2008, -2/+9I think it was more of a joke; douchebag. Some Senior douchebag was taken off of the some douche school's douchebagery Student Council and it made the douchey frontpage.
Also Dr. Douchealicious: There is no NEW Bock Douchey User feature. That douche of a button was already implemented about a billion douche years ago. So stop being a douche and stop making douche-like threats like: "Oh god I'm a giant douchebag who loves the block user button so I don't have to read what's douches say when I come to this douchey site".
If you think it is a crappy site please then why the ***** douche are you using it? Who's the superduperdoucheapotomous now?
Stop stealing my ***** air: Douchebag. - zombies187, on 06/03/2008, -2/+9Wait...his middle name is Hussein? I'd rather have a dictator! No matter how ruthless!
- MrTito, on 06/03/2008, -0/+7The President already has near dictatorial powers, or he acts like it anyway. This makes the necessary purge of corruption all the more dire.
- RebeL5K, on 06/03/2008, -1/+8And if you want World War III McCain is your man... shudder
- 55mph, on 06/03/2008, -0/+7mrsdz, you are dreaming. Congress has been bought and paid for by the special interests.
Take the $600 rebate check Congress applauded for it's bipartisan agreement. $600 to stimulate the economy back to growth? Everyone knows it was a blatant act of stupidity except the Politicians. Besides, the government has to borrow the money in order to give it back to us.
Sorry, we have idiots in Washington and there is no convincing them off their agendas. They will talk one way and vote another.
The only antidote is definitive term limits and an end to special interest lobbying. Can you imagine a Politician willingly giving up his slush fund contributions and the prospect of not having an extended political career? I can't. - Corrosionx, on 06/03/2008, -1/+7And a vote for any government is approval of every single evil thing it does, did or will do.
- vroom101, on 06/03/2008, -0/+6Maybe it's time We the People of the United States seriously consider amending the Constitution of the United States of America to make the office and duties of President and Vice-President 99.99999999999999999% ceremonial.
- Nanite, on 06/03/2008, -0/+6Sorry the world isn't as sorted and organized as you want it to be. Your whining isn't going to change that, though.
- inactive, on 06/03/2008, -1/+6Me too. I want a president that I know is good at basketball.
- boobyman, on 06/03/2008, -0/+5Yeah. Us Europeans have our lives totally ***** up because of "socialism".
Our countries are one of the richest and happiest in the world.
Universal healthcare, free school including university, child care, senior care, free food in school for the kids.
Yeah. Paying a little extra gives back a lot. - richmomz, on 06/03/2008, -0/+5I got bad news for you - South American politics are far more authoritarian and f-ed up than ours. And that's saying something.
- jlhoben, on 06/03/2008, -0/+5"This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears above ground he is a protector" Plato, The Republic
- FairDinkumMate, on 06/03/2008, -0/+5I can only speak intelligently about Brazil with regard to this so here goes:
* Yes, there is corruption, so authoritarianism isn't really an issue as long as you can afford to buy your way out of any problems
* Generally speaking there aren't even enough police to monitor traffic offenses so phone & email tapping is pretty unlikely
* Regardless of the above, elections here are actually less prone to the type of sophisticated media & smear manipulation undertaken in the US(although there are lots of rumours about parties standing outside polling booths offering R$10 to people to vote for them!) - boobyman, on 06/03/2008, -1/+6Wait, how do you get Barack Obama to Barack Hussein Obama? Oh, I see. Saddam Hussein, and Osama bin Laden. I bet it didn't take a lot of effort and trolling to post something stupid like that.
I sometimes wish ISPs would cut-off idiots internet and asked them to stick to Fox news.
Racist idiot. -
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