Obama Flips Script, Uses McCain Catch-Phrase Against Him

In their first debate, John McCain's constant refrain was that Barack Obama "didn't understand." Tonight, Obama grabbed that phrase and ran with it in the other direction, prefacing his remarks on how the economic downturn would affect our foreign policy goals by saying, "Senator McCain, in the last debate and again today suggested that I don't understand. It's true. There are some things I don't understand. I don't understand how we ended up invading a country that had nothing to do with 9/11." That launched a wide-ranging criticism of Bush's -- and by extension McCain's -- foreign policy. In the Biden-Palin debate, bringing up the cost of the Iraq War -- and especially mentioning the surpluses that Iraq enjoys, as we spend and spend -- resonated powerfully with an audience with the economy on the brain. It did so again tonight.

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[Ofactor]

I love Barak Obama....this was awsome and MCcain was not expecting this response. GO BARAK OBAMA.....by the way some idiot stole my Barak Obama sign from the front of my lawn... I was so mad so then I went and bought 2 more signes and now I have a total of 3...

[koluidj]

After the second debate McCain passed the nerves! In recent interviews about debates it appear that he does not believe in their victory - http://tinyurl.com/45dhuw!! Highly recommended!

[BuckeyeGal]

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Woe! Woe! Woe! Unto and upon this nation for generations to come.....if Obama should pervert the electorate and win.
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Yeah, Heaven forfend Obama's policies on education raise the collective IQ of Trew Uhmurricans.

[cmdixon]

Did anybody else notice McCain's weird "mic-drop" after he finished his remarks? He'd drop the mic from one hand to the other.

It was laughable. Like he knocked it out of the park or something. It came off so smug and cocky. TBH, it reminded me of Jack Black in his Tenacious D skits where he'd knock over the mic stand after every song. I'd love to see a compilation of McCain's "mic-drops".

I'd love to know if anybody else noticed. :)

[lagunabeach]

Yes, I noticed those mike drops too. After the end of his monologue, McCain would drop the mike through one hand and catch it with the other and strut back to his chair with a smug, weird, tight-lipped smile on his face. By his body language, it seemed that he thought he was the victor after a knock-out, returning to his corner of the ring,and this after his monologue seemed to fall totally flat to his audience.

He definitely seems to be out of touch with reality.

Thanks for the post because now I'm looking forward to seeing Jack Black in his Tenacious D skits. Must be quite a laugh if it's anywhere near as good as McCain's comical performance.

[katocat]

He thinks he's a town hall rock star.

[oandjoe08]

McCain is starting to remind me of Mr Burns!!

[SpencersMom]

Two applicants apply for a job as bus driver. The route of this bus driver is the most treacherous in the entire system. Careful consideration is called for.

One has many years of experience, but a few crashes on his record. He is also of an age when he is nearing the end of his career, has an extensive history of health issues, and has displayed some erratic behavior of late.

The other applicant has fewer years of experience, but has a clean driving record and a clean bill of health. He appears steady and performs well under pressure. He also asks for advice from more experienced bus drivers when appropriate, and surrounds himself with experts.

Who would you hire and why?

PEACE

[VitriolAndAngst]

I think that Obama is going to get a boost from McCain's crankiness.

I'm sure we will all be putting up bumper stickers with "That President" on it.

[Ruwa]

I am so proud of President Obama is a cool head and when he speaks he speaks with confidence and no nonsense at all. Best of all he is speaking English not like the current one or that Ramsfiled.

[nopolitricks]

Note to everyone:
When McCain use the phrase "Check my record", "My record is clear", or any statement that includes the word "RECORD". It will preceed or be folowed by a load of bull or an out right lie. McCain need to realize that this is the 21st century and a lot of us can acually check his record.

[Britishdemocrat]

And what do you know, it looks like 'that one' (Obama) won the debate. Obama showed that he is one of the best political figures since Martin Luther King by being calm and keeping his cool; talking to people in the audience and telling them what he will do for them. Whereas McCain is desperate now and it shows. He got angry as well as indulged in gutter politics, trying to drag Obama down. But Obama is above all that. Obama is a true American. He is someone who cares a lot about the people of this country, and because of this his poll numbers continue to grow.

[blisschaser]

Watch John McCain at around "17", he has a look of vindication with a smug smile. Notice he reaches for his pen and writes something down. Shall we place bets on how quickly we'll be hearing a commercial with the blurb "He's right, there are some things I don't understand" ?

Can't we just vote already?

[WAWTU31]

I love it

[youngat80]

KAKISTROCACY: Government under the control of a nation's worst or least qualified citizens.
Sounds like a McCain-Palin administration would be.

[votethatone08]

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[trucap]

That was a brilliant answe .Yes , I beleive Obama will be a great president of the 21st sentury.. WTGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Barrack,