New McCain Robocall: Obama "Accused US Troops Of War Crimes"

The McCain campaign has authorized another vicious robocall that claims Barack Obama and Democrats would cut off funds for the military, have accused American troops of "war crimes," and pose a threat to national security.

Two readers from Wisconsin reported receiving the call, narrated by Orson Swindle, a fellow POW and McCain friend, mid-afternoon Friday.

"Democrats attempt to cut off crucial troop funding," goes the script. "They accuse our troops of war crimes. And Senator Biden predicts Senator Obama will be tested. A weak president will indeed be tested. Obama and Democrat's politics endanger American lives. They are not qualified to lead our military and our country. When you vote, vote for the team that puts leadership, character and country first. John McCain."

A recording was posted on the website StopPoliticalCalls.org.

The text of the robocall includes some positive words about McCain himself, including note that the Senator was endorsed by over 300 military generals and officers. But it is hard to argue that this message -- that Obama and the Democratic Congress would be a danger to the country -- is not the most incendiary yet to come from the Republican ticket.

As always, if you have any insight or information (or, preferable, recordings) let us know.

Comments

[rozgeorge]

John McCain I call on you to STOP all these negative ROBO calls. Do you listen to them & wonder why your poll #'s are down? I know you probably have a list of people who don't have caller I.D & they answer their phones. Don't call me because I have it.

[Bronx56]

Up next......McCain robocall insinuating Obama is hiding Elvis in his basement....Film at 11:00.........Blah Blah Blah.....Obama Bad........Blah Blah Blah.....will it never end!!!!!!!!

[Barbara2423]

If McCain and Palin are not embrassed by their actions I am embrassed for them.

McCAIN=(Bush, Cheney & Rove)

[JayeSF]

You know...if mccain/palin actually STOPPED making these calls and apologized for them..I bet their poll umbers would actually start going up.

but this is funny...and so typically republican....

it has already been determined and reported that the robocalls are aggravating folks more than they are swaying folks...

so mccain/palin is actually SPENDING the last of their money on pushing voters towards voting for Obama/Biden....

yet another brilliant bit of gop campaign strategy !!!!!

[tydicea]

What Obama said was that there were instances of offensive strikes that caused civilian casualties, and that turned out to be the facts all you republican worms, you too McCain.

[BinKbar]

http://beltwayblips.com/video/obama_troops_just_airraiding_villages_and_killing/

[MathIsTruth]

Could you imagine 4 years of having a president who is physically incapable of preventing himself (or herself) from lying with each breath?

Why would a person with even the smallest shred of decency, who wished to maintain even the smallest thread of honor would want to be elected president based solely on lies, fear and hatred?

I am embarrassed for this person.

[Bronx56]

I can only rationalize Sen.McCain's behavior in the macchiavellian context where he truly believes that he can do anything to win, and that someone has firmly conviced him that his strategy will prevail. If this is not the case I believe we are actually witnessing the onset of senility in a once respected leader. Either way he's not the amn he once was, and is not up to the task at hand.....

[WyomingJack]

I have followed politics for years, and it always amazes me at the blatant mistakes come campaigns make. And they all make mistakes, including Obama. But McCain's campaign takes first prize.

To say they make a major mistake each and every day would be too kind. They make two, three, four mistakes every day. I have never seen anything like it. They just keep coming up with one stupid attack after another. They make these outlandish claims that lack any merit whatsoever, and then when the polls slip even lower, they wake up and try to out do themselves.

I don't know why they waste their time. Why don't they just come out and announce to the world the Obama is Satan incarnate and Armageddon is coming with him. I mean, why waste everyone's time with "he palls around with terrorists" and he's "anti-American." Stop sugar coating your words McCain, come right out and say it. Show us how stupid you think the American public really is. We already know how stupid you think Joe the Plumber is, so give it your best shot.

[ljcwi]

I've been on the Fox news site just for grins. Between these robo calls and the crazy kool-aid rightwingers on that site with their crazy conspiracy theory links we will need healthcare reform ASAP for massive triage for all the Feux news anchors, Rush Limbaugh, and all those kooks when they self combust at the reality that is about to hit them. Feux News has become my "Must See TV" these past few days, it's so entertaining. "AYERS AND ACORN AND BARACK OH MY. AYERS AND ACORN AND BARACK OH MY. AYERS AND ACORN AND BARACK OH MY. SEANY AND RUSHIE PAY NO ATTENTION TO THAT WHITE HAIRED MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, HE'S HISTORY!!!
New theme song for McCains campaign "Free Falling" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

[InspiredbyObama]

Geez, this guy is relegated to playing DIRTY!

Why couldn't he play a clean campaign?

[llisa]

Dear John,

I am so over you. Do not ever call me again. I am tired of your lies, and I have found a new man--a MUCH better man than you could ever be.

Everybody I know that used to like you doesn't like you anymore. Some of them are even scared of you.

So, stop calling. I will just hang up on you. And stop calling my friends, too!

[pb28]

People with character don't undertake rancid tactics like these, only vile animals who have no souls engage in these baseless no class attacks

[PizzaGuy1]

Exactly. Millitaristic, dishonorable hero-wannabes.

Like John McCain

[xargaw]

When McCain returns to the Senate, he won't even have a single ally in his own party. He has destroyed whatever reputation he once had.

[gnomic]

Torture is a war crime. The US prosecuted Japanese soldiers for the very crimes that our soldiers were ordered to commit. If the charges are true, than they did commit war crimes. They should have refused illegal orders. However, it was those who ordered the crimes that should be held accountable. Pelosi and Reid are co-conspirators in the cover up of these crimes by taking impeachment off the table.

Sorry to say that our troops did commit war crimes, but an ugly fact is a fact nonetheless. I have nothing but respect for our troops and pity for those who succumbed to culture this incompetent fool these men must take orders from created. But there is no basis for supporting torture in America. It puts our troops at risk and impedes our moral leadership.

[bluecatz]

It really is detestable; it is makes McC look utterly pathetic. Such lies and distortions only emphasize his impotence, anger and fear.

[BinKbar]

In a meeting with the editorial board of The Standard-Times, Rep. Frank, D-Mass., also called for a 25 percent cut in military spending, saying the Pentagon has to start choosing from its many weapons programs
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081024/NEWS/810240332/-1/NEWS10

[ldog70]

Omg!!!!!!! At least McCain isn't trying to slander Joe the plumber!!!!!!!!!

All your Obot media can do is try to slander Joe to COVER-UP the fact that Obama ONCE AGAIN let it slip that he is a SOCIALIST!!!!!!!!!!

His spending plans to REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH or SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND is going to send up into the second depression!!!!!!

If the media was doing its job Obama wouldn't even be on the ballot. HE ISN'T ELIGABLE!!!!!!!!

http://www.obamacrimes.com

Now i know you all are going to say YEAH! RIGHT!

Think?? Have you heard a word from Obama?? Has he said a word on his "smears" site?? Has he threatend Phil Berg with a lawsuit for defermation of character if he doesn't back off??

NOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Why?? Obama has been known to pounce on every attack on him IMMEDIATELY!!!! Through his site and the media.

Listen to this interview Berg did with Micheal Savage. It might open your eyes.

http://www.talkradionetwork.com/premiumstream?dispid=304&headerDest=L3BnL2pzcC9tZWRpYS9mbGFzaHdlbGNvbWUuanNwP3BpZD0zNDI2JnBsYXlsaXN0PXRydWUmY2hhcnR0eXBlPWNoYXJ0JmNoYXJ0SUQ9MzA0JnBsYXlsaXN0U2l6ZT0xMA==

This is the link to Berg’s radio show with Micheal Savage.