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Fox News Poll: Do You Think Obama Is Still Smoking?

Fox News Poll: Do You Think Obama Is Still Smoking?

Commented Jun 11, 2009 at 17:20:32 in Politics

“So FOX News has a poll questioning if President Obama is still smoking. Did FOX News have a poll asking if people thought that George W. Bush was still doing cocaine in the White House? Maybe a bump or two in the rose garden or some fat lines at Camp David with the twins and Tom Delay?”
'Hangover' Upsets 'Up' For Number 1

'Hangover' Upsets 'Up' For Number 1

Commented Jun 09, 2009 at 01:04:35 in Entertainment

“As a kid in the 70's, I used to love watching the Land of the Lost. When I saw several weeks ago that they were making it into a movie, I immediately thought how stupid to make it into a movie. You couldn't pay me to go see it - bad idea.”
Nathan Deal, Georgia Lawmaker, Wants To End

Nathan Deal, Georgia Lawmaker, Wants To End "Birthright Citizenship"

Commented May 27, 2009 at 13:29:03 in Politics

“I am a 38yo, Black male from South Carolina who 99% of the time votes Democrat. I voted for Obama. I will vote for Obama again. I will vote against my GOP incumbent congressman again. WIth that being said, I wholeheartedly support the end of birthright citizenship.”

saldunn replied on May 27, 2009 at 14:55:51

“Also AA, how long do you think those racist old white men of the south will consider you an AA to be not american. If this wasn't from the south I would consider. But since we are talking about the south I would give it another thought. Look how they treat blacks now.. please brother think about what you say. I would suggest the people of the south start to rise up first.”
Nearly 3 In 10 Say Fox News Too Tough On Obama

Nearly 3 In 10 Say Fox News Too Tough On Obama

Commented Apr 23, 2009 at 12:04:21 in Media

“There are 2 programs on MSNBC that one could call progressive and that is Keith and Rachel. Chris Matthews is wishy-washy but is definitely not liberal. That's 2 shows compared to 24 HOURS worth of total FOX right-wing propaganda. Talk radio is totally right wing/hate radio. What liberal media?

Oh and President Obama got more Time covers because he was and is a political phenom, attractive and the first Black president. Wake up.”
Nearly 3 In 10 Say Fox News Too Tough On Obama

Nearly 3 In 10 Say Fox News Too Tough On Obama

Commented Apr 23, 2009 at 11:51:01 in Media

“FOX is totally right wing/conservative. CNN has not been easy on Obama at all. MSNBC has only 2 shows that I know of that are progressive and that is Keith and Rachel. That's tv. I have traveled the US a good bit over the years and talk radio is controlled by the right wing/conservatives. It must be 95%.”

LexMosher replied on Apr 23, 2009 at 11:55:55

“Try these, poker face:

NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Salon, Slate, Time, Newsweek, Nation, Mother Jones, Rolling Stone, The View, The Daily Show, HP, Vanity Fair, Village Voice.”
Caption This Photo, Vote For Tuesday's Best, See Monday's Winner

Caption This Photo, Vote For Tuesday's Best, See Monday's Winner

Commented Mar 04, 2009 at 02:06:46 in Comedy

“"I don't even know what the Secretary of the Interior is supposed to do."”
Jonathan Krohn: 13-Year-Old Conservative Wunderkind Wows CPAC, Joe The Plumber

Jonathan Krohn: 13-Year-Old Conservative Wunderkind Wows CPAC, Joe The Plumber

Commented Mar 01, 2009 at 03:04:07 in Politics

“My God, every conservative that makes the news is either a "genius" like Sarah Palin & Joe the Plumber or creepy like this kid and Gov. Bobby Jindal.”
Graham: Nationalizing Banks Should Be On The Table

Graham: Nationalizing Banks Should Be On The Table

Commented Feb 15, 2009 at 13:07:14 in Politics

“NO NO NO! We do not need to nationalize the banking industry any more than we need to privatize Social Security! These damn Republicans are a trip. They moan and groan constantly about "keeping Government out of Americans lives" but turn around and want the Government to run all banks?!% Hell no thank you. Rich neo-cons and multi-millionaire Republicans want to control Social Security through privatization, want to control the banks, want school vouchers to take away funds from public schools so the money can go to private, pseudo-racist "Christian" academy's, let veterans suffer, send 18 year olds to die in a war started over blatant lies of WMD's so billions can be made by stealing the oil of a sovereign nation and want multi-billion dollar no bid contracts for their buddy, corporate campaign contributors. These un-Americans wave the American flag in our face and thump their Bibles at us while serving up that typical, sheepish, evil "Republican Grin". The GOP is full of ignorant racists, homo-phobes and elitist. God bless America and save us from the Republicans!”

Helzapoppin replied on Feb 15, 2009 at 13:17:23

“this isnt about nationalizing the entire industry, nor is it about keeping large failed banks permanently owned by the govt. This is about rehabilitating only failed banks through receivership and then sending the back into the private sector as a whole or more than likely in smaller pieces.”
Michael Steele, RNC Chairman (VIDEO)

Michael Steele, RNC Chairman (VIDEO)

Commented Jan 30, 2009 at 17:41:28 in Politics

“This is just as pandering to African Americans as it was for McCain's people to run Palin to pick up so-called disgruntled Hillary supporters. They must really think people are absolutely stupid. Well, I guess they figure if the Republican faithful idiots that have supported the GOP are still with them then anything could happen.”

Indy 44 replied on Jan 30, 2009 at 17:49:17

“So the selection of any Republican to any Republican post that is not a white male between the ages of 60 and 70 is pandering. Tokenism.

The minds here are narrower than I ever imagined.”

breakingnews replied on Jan 30, 2009 at 17:47:00

“AA's have voted Dem 96% of the time since the white man gave them the "right" to vote. Repubs claimed AA's only went for Barack based on skin color, disregarding thee voting history of our brown brothers and sisters.

The GOP needs more than whites to win an election. But they also need to address the needs of this voting block and I just dont see putting the needs of brown folks front and center of the GOP Platform.”

KQuarksSuperKollider replied on Jan 30, 2009 at 17:45:28

“Exactly the Rethuglican Party survives on the stupidity and base fears of the American people because they certainly do not know how to run the country.”

justwaitandsee replied on Jan 30, 2009 at 17:44:21

“It won't work because he is part of Rush Limbaugh Republican Party”
Why Replacing Biden With Hillary Makes Perfect Sense for Obama

Why Replacing Biden With Hillary Makes Perfect Sense for Obama

Commented Sep 16, 2008 at 11:44:22 in Politics

“Come on. The worst thing Obama could do would be to dump Biden. Talk about a stupid suggestion.”

pakaal replied on Sep 16, 2008 at 16:00:38

“"Who cares how it looks."

Umm, the voting populace of the United States, on both sides. I agree with Chaz, this would look to EVERYONE like he was second-guessing himself, unable to decide on a VP, trying to follow McCain in picking a woman VP, kow-towing to Clinton...­.

This idea strikes me as a really bad idea, and the more thought I give it, the worse it looks.

Oh, and the vast majority of the "18 million Hillary voters" (a phrase repeated ad nauseum, gotta say) have gladly embraced Obama already. The myth of 18 million Democrat voters (that's VOTERS, not WOMEN voters, let's not now say all 18 million were women!) gladly rushing to embrace an old-school politician and his socially far-right Neocon VP pick, who'd do their best to strip women of much of the social gains over the past few decades just BECAUSE she's a woman? Ridiculous.”
Levi Johnston: Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy (PHOTOS)

Levi Johnston: Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy (PHOTOS)

Commented Sep 03, 2008 at 00:02:21 in Politics

“This bunch of hypocrites looks like a real life, creepy, conservative version of the Addams Family.”

MysticInd replied on Sep 03, 2008 at 02:13:48

“lmfao!

Bingo it's a hit!”

LMT replied on Sep 03, 2008 at 00:22:07

“Exactly.”
Sarah Palin: Dems Pounce On McCain Pick

Sarah Palin: Dems Pounce On McCain Pick

Commented Aug 30, 2008 at 17:41:29 in Politics

“Ok, no question that Palin is not qualified to be a heart beat away from the Presidency as VP. Think about it, if she had run for President, she would have been laughed off stage by her lack of experience. Regardless, to help squash the notion that the Dem's are being "sexist" against her, let all the lady Democrats do most of the dirty work. Diane Fienstein, Barb Boxer, Hillary, and the countless other Dem women who are Mayors, Governors, Senators and members of Congress.”
Rep: Half Of House Dems May Vote For Clinton At Convention

Rep: Half Of House Dems May Vote For Clinton At Convention

Commented Aug 17, 2008 at 15:26:31 in Politics

“NEWSFLASH: Hillary Clinton would rather see Barack Obama lose the election to John McCain so that she can start running again in just two short years for the 2012 nomination. The Clinton's are spiteful like that and apparently so are a lot of her supporters.”

closetodemfection replied on Aug 17, 2008 at 15:39:50

“NEWSFLASH: O is flat lined in the polls. This has nothing to do with HRC. Stop blaming her - she's done nothing but try to help him! If the delegates think he can't deliver, they'll pick someone who can. Some of us actually want a Dem in the White House.”

kitrat33 replied on Aug 17, 2008 at 15:33:01

“Women move aside the democratic party is the party of the black male. Learn your places *itches.”

kitrat33 replied on Aug 17, 2008 at 15:34:24

“Women move aside the democratic party is the party of the black male. Learn your place *itches.”

Agent420 replied on Aug 17, 2008 at 15:28:36

“Her supporters don't really care about her, all they care about is that she is a woman. They will vote for any woman.
It is a shame that people are willing to send the country down the tubes by voting for a person they hate, for spite. That makes them pretty small people in my mind.”

patapsco99 replied on Aug 17, 2008 at 15:27:18

“Yes, throw the Clintons out with the bathwater. The Clintons have done nothing for Democrats.”
Report: Cheney Not Appearing At GOP Convention

Report: Cheney Not Appearing At GOP Convention

Commented Aug 06, 2008 at 00:46:36 in Politics

“Cheney doesn't give a *uck about the GOP Convention or anything else. He got what he wanted. Big fat, no-bid contracts for Halliburton and friends. He got multi-billion dollar record profits for his buddies in the oil industry while we working folk got record high $4 gas. And Dick is about to get his "cherry-on-top" and laugh all the way out the door when he gets offshore drilling approved. Whoever hasn't figured out the last 8 years have been the biggest scam in world history is in serious denial.”
Evan Bayh: Obama's Vice President?

Evan Bayh: Obama's Vice President?

Commented Jul 29, 2008 at 23:03:48 in Politics

“Obama needs an attractive, personable, educated (Rhodes Scholar), experienced military leader from the South who was against going into Iraq. Ladies & Gentlemen, please welcome General Wesley Clark.”

patmancando replied on Aug 05, 2008 at 21:02:33

“He is very intelligent and experienced, but for expediency Mr. 0 threw him under the bus.”

UrsaMajority replied on Jul 30, 2008 at 03:06:03

“Chaz, I think Clark would have been the perfect choice in 2004 (why a trial lawyer, ferevvinsakes???) -- two war heroes against two draft dodgers. But, he's old news now and his tone deaf (but accurate) attack on McCain has doomed him for this time. Pity.”
Two Gallup Polls, One Day: McCain And Obama Both Ahead?

Two Gallup Polls, One Day: McCain And Obama Both Ahead?

Commented Jul 29, 2008 at 02:55:54 in Politics

“Look, the machine is going to lie, lie and lie some more. They don't want Obama as POTUS. Contrary to McCain and many media reports, the media is tougher on Obama than McCain. The polls, pundits, networks and come November, the electronic voting machines will be against Obama as well. It's a damn shame.”
Obama Pushes Back On David Brooks

Obama Pushes Back On David Brooks

Commented Jul 28, 2008 at 01:43:14 in Politics

“Wow, Obama is good. Wouldn't it be refreshing to have a charming, intelligent, eloquent President with personality and genuine desire for a better United States as opposed to this mumbling, bumbling, fool, puppet that we have now.”
Lindsay Graham Emerging As McCain's One-Man Kitchen Cabinet

Lindsay Graham Emerging As McCain's One-Man Kitchen Cabinet

Commented Jul 06, 2008 at 00:00:33 in Politics

“I grew up and currently live in Upstate, South Carolina (Greenville). I met Sen. Graham once when he was a Congressman. Nice enough guy. Pleasant and upbeat. You could actually even say he was a little sassy.

Can't you just imagine Lindsey Graham having all the ladies laughing down at the Salon as he does their hair? My friends and I call the Senator "Ms. Lindsey". Bless his heart.”
Obama Undercuts His Brand

Obama Undercuts His Brand

Commented Jun 28, 2008 at 18:16:40 in Politics

“Of course the conservatives will say Obama flip-flops, that's all they do. Left-wingers in the Dem party need to chill out and get the man in the White House before he can do anything. Anyone pressing him probably has a ultra liberal agenda.”

RLKincaid replied on Jun 28, 2008 at 18:51:12

“Are you suggesting Senator Obama has not changed some positions on issues?”

antaeus replied on Jun 28, 2008 at 18:27:50

“It's "ultra liberal" to think that individual citizens should have recourse to the courts to sue telecom companies? Immunity for them falls in line with Republican pushes over the last generation generally for torte reform and specifically for bankruptcy laws. Corporations are insulated, while the little guy is shut out.

Disliking that is "ultra liberal"?”

strifeknot replied on Jun 28, 2008 at 18:26:48

“We can gauge how he'll serve as President by how he panders and triangulates today. Why do you expect him to dramatically reverse course after he's sworn in?”

joeyp404 replied on Jun 28, 2008 at 18:23:42

“Please review this site and tell me how many times McCain has been accused of flip-flopping then get back to me. I don't think this is a conservative site.

It's not called ultra liberal. It's called looking for an honest politician.”

williamg replied on Jun 28, 2008 at 18:21:00

“Exactly.”
Bush's Third Term

Bush's Third Term

Commented Jun 27, 2008 at 22:26:10 in Politics

“I am on record saying a long time ago that Wesley Clark would have been an excellent choice for Al Gore if he had run in the 2008 contest. This was a while before Obama had announced his bid. I think Clark would be an excellent Vice President. If not that a great candidate to head Homeland Security. Actually they should get rid of Homeland Security and make the FBI and CIA work the way they should be working. Regardless, Clark is more than excellent as a VP contender. Check out some of his speeches on YouTube.

He never spoke ill of Obama even though he was a Clinton supporter. He has excellent military credentials and he too was against going into Iraq. He minimizes McCain's military background as well. Sure McCain was a P.O.W. for years and God bless him for serving. But McCain never led troops or headed up an operation as Clark did. He is a good looking guy from the South, what more could you ask for?”

Marlyn replied on Jun 29, 2008 at 15:23:12

“"Actually they should get rid of Homeland Security"

Yeah. Homeland Security is George W. Bush's promise to us of smaller government, and don't forget that the GOP says "government never works". (True, if it is being run by the GOP.)”
Obama's VP List: MSNBC Gathers Names

Obama's VP List: MSNBC Gathers Names

Commented Jun 10, 2008 at 18:59:12 in Politics

“I'm telling you, it's going to be Gen. Wesley Clark. The mere fact that he is not mentioned in that list tells me a lot. Clark is from the South (Arkansas), was against invading Iraq, was a Clinton supporter but never spoke ill of Obama, has impeccable military credentials and is an attractive guy. Clark is the best bet.”

oafishcad replied on Jun 10, 2008 at 19:25:03

“I want Clark.”

closetodemfection replied on Jun 10, 2008 at 19:20:00

“I was a Clark supporter before J. K'erry got crowned. I think he's an amazing guy, but he brings nothing to VP in terms of votes. Plus he's not a very convincing speaker/debater.”
Hillary Clinton Running For The Vice Presidency

Hillary Clinton Running For The Vice Presidency

Commented Jun 08, 2008 at 01:28:42 in Politics

“Im a 37yo blk male in Upstate, SC. I voted for Clinton in 92. In the winter/spring of that year I was actually an intern in the Bush 41 White House (Office of Presidential Boards & Commissions). Anyway, I'm fearful of Hillary being on the ticket. First of all I think she is the epitome of the "old" thinking of Washington politics.

The biggest strike against her is that she authorized BushCo to invade Iraq which was the biggest scam in U.S. history. Second, both she and Bill got down right dirty and desperately ugly when it came to comments made towards the juggernaut known as Obama. It was insulting and unbecoming to those who not only genuinely supported them (Clinton's) but propped them up during their administration.

If she is on the ticket, not only will she and Bill be a liability but I think Obama's life will be in great jeopardy. I don't know if he would even make it to Denver, must less the White House. I hate to be a pessimist but I was right when it came to WMD's and Iraq. Were you? Or were you a blind patriot, confounded by 9/11?”

PNG replied on Jun 09, 2008 at 20:23:00

“ChazAtlas:

Obama never had to actually give a vote on the Iraqi invasion, for he was not in office when the vote was rendered His constant presentation on his anti-Iraq is retroactiv­e..and easy to administer , given that there is no courage in hindsight, as it is always 20/20.

The biggest strike against Obama is his overly-congenial relationship with Corporate America. He is way too compliant. Hillary's problem is her egregiuos past and polarizing personality . Together THEY WILL TAKE the WH. Period. To suggest anything otherwise is ludicrous.

Obama will be susceptible to attempts on his life, because he is seemingly so outside the D.C. mainstream. Hillary won't get him killed, per se, but I do understand this angle, as I believe LBJ was responsible for masterminding the death of JFK. he was the one that changed the original venue from Miami to Dallas that fateful November day.”

PNG replied on Jun 09, 2008 at 20:20:06

“Obama never had to actually give a vote on the Iraqi invasion, for he was not in office when the vote was rendered His constant presentation on his anti-Iraq is retroactiv­e..and easy to administer , given that there is no courage in hindsight, as it is always 20/20.

The biggest strike against Obama is his overly-congenial relationship with Corporate America. He is way too compliant. Hillary's problem is her egregiuos past and polarizing personality . Together THEY WILL TAKE the WH. Period. To suggest anything otherwise is ludicrous.

Obama will be susceptible to attempts on his life, because he is seemingly so outside the D.C. mainstream. Hillary won't get him killed, per se, but I do understand this angle, as I believe LBJ was responsible for masterminding the death of JFK. he was the one that changed the original venue from Miami to Dallas that fateful November day.”
Barack Obama's Vice President Will Be...

Barack Obama's Vice President Will Be...

Commented Jun 02, 2008 at 14:03:38 in Politics

“I am leaning towards Wesley Clark. Attractive, distinguished, has name recognition, has superior military background, was against going into Iraq, he is older but not too old, Arkansas (son of the South) is his home state and he is a Hillary supporter who has never slammed Obama. I can't think of a better VP nominee.”
Obama's Appalachia Problem Is Real, But Does It Matter

Obama's Appalachia Problem Is Real, But Does It Matter

Commented May 27, 2008 at 00:19:16 in Politics

“Obama needs to choose either Gen. Wesley Clark or Sen. Webb as his VP. Period.”

Oldtt replied on May 27, 2008 at 00:46:01

“Or he could put a woman on the ticket, which might placate some Hillary supporters but would also offer two non-traditional candidates which might be quite risky. Clark cannot win voters from McCain on the national security issue if those voters have a problem with Obama himself. Webb might deliver VA, but then again Edwards couldn't even deliver SC for Kerry. Obama is such a reach for many voters that his VP choice may not matter - either people will vote for Barack or not.”

Freedomscap replied on May 27, 2008 at 00:20:45

“I tend to agree with that, however, others have a different view. Edwards seems OK, too. However, I definitely don't think he should go with a woman, some have suggested Kathleen Sebelius, but I think not.”
Opposition Grows To Clinton's Delegate Cause Celebre

Opposition Grows To Clinton's Delegate Cause Celebre

Commented May 24, 2008 at 00:26:20 in Politics

“Well, after Hillary's recent "assassination" comment, the May 31 Rules Committee meeting is a moot point. I used to respect the Clinton's. No more.”
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