McCain Holds Conference Call To Address Al Qaeda Endorsement

This morning, for reasons beyond understanding, the McCain campaign is going to have a conference call, in which they will presumably turn down the endorsement of al Qaeda. They'll also probably try to run a little bit of reverse-psychology jujitsu on the reporters, gathered for what will hopefully be the Greatest Campaign Conference Call of 2008. This stratagem was advanced, briefly, in the Washington Post article on this news, which included this statement: "Some terrorism experts said the support for McCain could be mere bluster by a group that may have more to fear from a McCain presidency." Who are, "some terrorism experts?" I'm guessing McCain adviser Randy Scheunemann, who will be doing the conference call.

Chances are, Scheunemann will lament the fact that al Qaeda doesn't spend enough time listening to Joe Biden, and everyone should probably take a drink at the almost certain invocation of Bill Ayers' name. Some reporter should probably ask Scheunemann why Barack Obama doesn't inspire the necessary hatred in our enemies to wake up every morning and go to their terror training camps to jam across those monkey bars with jihadist passion. Just words? Anyway, the bottom line is that John McCain probably wishes al Qaeda would have taken the time to sit down with Sarah Palin and listen to her qualifications before rendering their judgment.

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[bitabingbitabangbitaboom]

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[kjstjohn]

Both Obama and McCain should have issued a joint statement to the effect that Al Quaeda is not a voice to mwhich we Americans will give credence. To try to score political points from an Al Quaeda endorsement would be lowly behavior from either Party.

[Tennessee-Rooster]

The Terror Alerts twinkling lights and Fear tapes for the Children to hear, oh, yes Its a Republican holiday season once again.

[Prophesy]

In a reality near you:

From the desk of:
President Sarah Palin
1600 Pennsylvania Ave,
Washington D.C.

Dear Mr. Bin Laden,

Now that Alaska has been formally separated from the United States, I have set upon the task of paying back Iran for their generous funding of the Alaskan Independence Party. Unfortunately, their plans to install centrifuges there conflicts with that great nation's traditional moose hunting charter. I therefore offer it to you in exchange for a hockey rink named after me, a line of credit at Sak's 5th Avenue, and a free plane to use at my leisure. Please enjoy the enclosed parka and map of Alaska's remote caves.

With love,
President Sarah Palin

[bitabingbitabangbitaboom]

You forgot to C.C. it to Armihjidag­an........­..........­....no cigar for you

[Swirl123]

Is this without "pre-conditions" and just a 'knee-jerk' reaction? Thought so! This is what McCain/Palin would "entice"!!! Bin Laden saw Bush as in imbicile, (with half-way decent war-monger advisors) NOW they see McCain, as a WAR-MONGER with half-way decent advisors!!! They will win! Noew they are doing 'conference calls' with the ENEMY!!!!! WITHOUT preconditi­ons.....Aa­aahhhh, Sen. McCain, would you like to confer with President Obama on this? or are you going to send that "TRAIN WRECK" of a VP to bid your intentions???? Ok, my choice is very clear!!!!!

[Samalabear]

More to fear from a McCain Presidency? Are you kidding. They're salivating over McCain to become President, especially with Palin attached.

[candlepower]

McCain on bin laden: "I can get 'im"
Looks like they want McCain to come and get him.

[omaro]

It's interesting that this was not really a publicly-announced endorsement by Al Quaeda. Instead, it was reported as having been from emails on a password-protected AQ site which has presumably been hacked by someone. The email also supposedly suggested that it would specifically be a good move to do a terrorist event before the election. Assuming all this to be true, it doesn't look like Al Quaeda doing some sore of "reverse psychology" thing, but rather a real preference for a McCain presidency.

[trytha1]

Just like in 2004......­.... I'm counting the minutes until the Bush/McCain camp decides the Terror Alert is raised to Orange or Red....."b­etter to scare you with my dear"

---oh and expect another OBL tape to surface --coming soon to a faux station near you!

[4evryoung]

So does anyone know if this little conference took place?

[Johnjlws]

In addition, it was reported, the maverick will give us an update on how his promise to fix the economy is going and when he plans to un-suspend (de-suspend?) his campaign. (suspend [Not]?)

"Tomorrow is ice-cream for everyone," the maverick stated.

[DebbieinPhx]

Maybe we should all start making our own unRobo calls. We could all of the hopelessly clueless Rethuglicans in our lives..you know who I’m talking about--all the clueless wonders that you know personally who are still committed to voting for McCain. The scenario is we call each and every one of them&congratulate them, as their candidate has just garnered an endorsement from a very big, VERY well-known organizati­on... Al Qaeda. I envision it going like this(your best Micky Mouse impersonation):

Hellllooo my lame, clueless (neighbor, brother, ex-husband):

I am just giving you a courtesy call to personally congratulate you and to say, “Well done on your intended selection of our next President! This is a special congratulation due to the HUGE new endorsement McCain has garnered from...Ta-­Dah! : Al Qaeda! Yes, Al Qaeda has gladly endorsed John McCain because he is seen has the best way to ensure the fruition of all their goals: the ruination of the United States. Yes, to their way of thinking John McCain is the candidate that will undoubtedly GUARANTEE the complete and utter demise of the United States through all of his endless wars and continued rapacious pursuit of Global dominance through the Bush Doctrine. His wars will spark continued global hatred towards the U.S., while decimating American financial markets. He will affect the CHANGE Al Qaeda wants so badly, so he has their full endorsement. So Kudos! seriously. Niiice choice!

(Remember: Be PERKY & Upbeat!)

[chrisincalif]

Today's daydream: If Freddie Mercury were alive, I'd love to hear Queen sing a variation of "WE WILL ROCK YOU" at a McCain event, starting with:

WE DON'T, WE DON'T, WANT YOU!!

[rwt1138]

Hey, look, they say all publicity is good publicity, and frankly, McCain hasn't been picking up a hell of a lot of endorsements lately, so in a way, this is a bright spot for him, right?

[Softnsweet]

McCain camp will turn this around on Obama.

[Glowcy]

.
Softnsweet, JMc and 'nem needed to ignore this.

The JMc response to this insanity is further indication that those folks are clueless.

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[MsMike]

The McCain campaign can try to twist this around. But it seems obvious that al Qaeda wants the United States of America to destroy itself. The George Bush/Dick Cheney administration has gotten a good start on destroying the country. John McCain and Sarah Palin would complete the destruction. That is what al Qaeda wants, in my opinion.

[Mugzi]

You're right...an­d kkkrove is ready to help!!!

[Samalabear]

You're dead on. It was obvious when Bush was elected in 2004. And there's been a lot of people wondering when Bin Laden would endorse McCain. He's right on time!