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Hillary Said It Wrong But Got It Right About Hard Working, White Americans

I'm disappointed that someone who calls themselves RichLiberal isn't bringing up the "liberal elite" they seem to be so worried about in the rest of their posts. This poster keeps talking about a mysterious party called "we" who is going to wrest control of the Democratic party from the hands of those of us who have spoken in the primaries and caucuses across this country. I know a good number of Democrats who are not included in your "we". posted 05/10/2008 at 16:00:58

Truth Alert: McCain's Freudian Slip is Showing (and Very Telling)

It's ignorance born through arrogance. Some Americans are just too damned intellectually lazy to figure out what they think on their own, they prefer predigested opinion through the media outlet of their choice. Couple that with nationalistic fervor and the constant refrain of "We are the Greatest Country on Earth" and you have the "perfect storm". I hope more of us awaken out of this nightmare and cast a vote for the future best interests of our country and of the world. posted 05/09/2008 at 19:57:33

Clinton Supporters Send Last-Ditch Obama Attack Emails To Supers

I know several Clinton supporters and I consider them reasonable people, they are individuals I know from having worked together during previous campaigns. None of them have indicated they will vote for McCain in November. But, for those of you so unreasonable that you feel it necessary to vote for John McCain because Senator Clinton didn't win, I say by all means do so, it is proof that you have never held progressive values to begin with and your only concern is your candidate and NOT your country. It is shameful, immature behavior in my opinion. posted 05/10/2008 at 01:37:35

Ed Koch: Obama Is A Sure Loser, Clinton Should Fight On

This coming from the man who called George W. Bush "terrific". posted 05/07/2008 at 23:08:45

Research: Conservatives Happier Than Liberals

Yes they are and the article sums up why, my mother-in-law is one and her favorite words are me, myself and I. They live in a delusional reality in which they are the only ones who have worked hard and "earned" what they have. posted 05/07/2008 at 19:28:56

Moving Forward

It might be of help if you would actually read the exit polling, the 95% figure is correct, other than that none of the polls actually support your argument. posted 05/07/2008 at 20:50:35

The Firewall: Obama Wins NC primary

You know what, your very interesting story about Senator Obama has been discredited by people with far more credibility than you have as an anonymous poster on the internet. It has been called the usual "right wing narrative (which) melds half truths and lies" along with just a couple of facts to lend it an air of authenticity. As for your assertions about Sharia law, polygamy, etc etc. the document that was based upon has been denounced as a forgery. It must be wonderful to be able to spread innuendo and slurs on the internet without having to reveal who you are. And your pathetic attempt to paint Obama as some kind of anti-American foreigner illustrates your disdain for everything this country stands for. As a Mayflower and Jamestown descendant I would like to offer to pay your passage back to wherever it is you came from, even if it is another solar system. posted 05/07/2008 at 04:53:35

What John McCain Told Me, and What it Says About How Far He's Fallen

"Lord, Lord, how subject we old men are to this vice of lying." Shakespeare posted 05/05/2008 at 22:22:45

US-backed plan sees shiny future for Green Zone in Iraq

In the version of reality created for us out of smoke and mirrors by our "friends" at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, shopping and shopping malls are a cure all for everything. I suggest before they draw up plans for their "international village", they work on plans for the Iraqi villages which already exist. How about repairing the infrastructure of a country we've bombed all to hell, how about providing clean drinking water and electricity? posted 05/04/2008 at 19:36:49

McCain Calls for 700+ New Nuclear Plants (and 7 Yucca Mountains) Costing $4 Trillion

Here's a question for Senator McCain, just how many people has he met on the campaign trail who would be willing to have a nuclear power plant in their own backyard? posted 05/04/2008 at 16:41:05

Bush: The Economy Is "Going To Come On"... 70 Percent Of Americans Say Things Are Going Badly

He can say this in confidence because they'll probably hire propagandists to flood the media with feel good stories about the economy, remember they're inventing their own reality and they don't care if you come along for the ride or not. posted 05/02/2008 at 19:11:06

Baptist Minister Asks McCain: "Did You Call Your Wife A C**t?" (VIDEO)

This is something that actually deserves attention, calling your wife the "C" word and doing it within earshot of others is an indication of emotional instability. posted 05/02/2008 at 19:35:36

HBO's Recount Rave

Nice to know that "Recount" is well done, but I don't need HBO to explain to me what happened, I knew as soon as I saw the Great Pretender on the phone to brother Jeb election night . They have built upon this illusion for eight years, thanks to the apathy of the American people the "who you gonna believe me or your lyin' eyes" trick worked. posted 05/01/2008 at 16:27:47

wowOwow Conversation: Why Isn't Anyone Screaming About Taxes?

Very sad, because for some us down here in the 'bush leagues" it really does matter who gets elected. I think if you were aware of the numbers of Americans living on the precipice you would be shocked. Most of us don't have the luxury of being flip or philosophical about this election. posted 04/30/2008 at 20:58:37

A Challenge To John McCain: Buy Your Own Health Insurance

I have proposed that ALL members of Congress be denied their taxpayer subsidized health care until they fix this mess for the rest of us. posted 04/30/2008 at 17:49:38

US troop deaths hit 7-month high in Iraq

Please! Let's talk about flag pins and Rev. Wright and gas tax holidays, you know the fun stuff. We should ignore the occupation of Iraq because it is too unpleasant and so many innocent Iraqis and American service people have died. Maybe if the mainstream media continues to invite Pentagon propagandists to give us their expert opinions and pretends that it just isn't happening it will all go away. Repeat after me, "The surge is working, suffering people don't matter, I don't care cause the President is on "Deal or No Deal" tonight!" posted 04/30/2008 at 20:21:03

Interview with Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman

The joke is on us. While the American public was being blinded by the shiny flag lapel pins they all wear, the country was stolen and the Constitution defiled. Don Siegelman is one of the victims we know about. How many others are there? posted 04/30/2008 at 12:07:54

Memo to the Superdelegates: If You Want to Win

Mr Schonfeld, Something you may have not considered in your analysis is the infrastructure of county Democratic parties. As the race stands now, many of our volunteers are Obama supporters. These are the people who organize the canvassing, man the phones, run the fundraisers for downticket races , make the coffee, and dump the trash. Some would probably vote for Clinton in the general election, but a good many would lose interest in helping out during the fall campaign. For the first time in years our county has people who are more than willing to help, much of this is due to the candidacy of Senator Obama. So should the scenario you describe take place, and the superdelegates take it upon themselves to annoint Senator Clinton, she will find herself with a disgruntled, disillusioned and disinterested volunteer force. I myself will probably vote for Clinton to keep my conscience clean, but after this primary season if she is chosen behind closed doors and against the will of the people I shall change my 32 year alliance with the Democratic party and tell them to go to hell! posted 04/28/2008 at 23:36:21

Democrats Fear Clinton's Attacks May Cause Racial Backlash

I'm not black, but I notice you have a problem with people who are. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:16:48

No Laughing Matter: Obama Has Real Problems With Voters He Needs in November

I find your attitude very disturbing, "No one will destroy my party and profit from it. If it is to be destroyed we will do it ourselves." I find it difficult to believe you are a Democrat, I've been one for 32 years, have volunteered and run a county office and have yet to run into someone with the same kind of thinking as yours. I support Senator Obama, but I've said I will hold my nose and vote for Senator Clinton if I have to. I doubt that you are a Democrat, but if you are, tell me this, as a person of mixed race where is it you suggest I go back to? posted 04/26/2008 at 00:50:14

Hope Flocks

Hope is a dangerous thing Steven, and it is something we of the unwashed masses cannot be allowed to have. posted 04/26/2008 at 12:38:56

CNN Sued For $1.3 Billion Over Cafferty Remarks

I notice no respect whatsoever in your past attempts to paint Senator Obama as someone of foreign descent. I don't think you respect anyone dora. posted 04/25/2008 at 18:21:42

Bush vs. Syria: Who's Telling the Truth?

I don't believe anything this administration says, I took W's words to heart, "fool me once..." posted 04/25/2008 at 18:15:49

Rove Pens Op-Ed For WSJ: Passes Off Painfully Obvious As 'Analysis'

Karl Rove doesn't like Obama because he is so terribly jealous. As an emotionally stunted, sick individual he cannot stand for Senator Obama to have any kind of success. When you are at heart nothing more than a soulless slug who has received attention because of your Machiavellian machinations and your total disregard for common human decency, a decent person such as Barack Obama is a threat to your view of the way things work. Let us pray that Mr. Rove gets what he deserves and may that include an 8 x 8 prison cell. posted 04/24/2008 at 15:42:09

Hill: D.C. Dems Back Off Health Care Promises

It isn't Americans who aren't ready for a national health care system, it's the insurance companies. Here are two ideas to get the ball rolling 1). Propose that all who serve in Congress be denied access to their excellent health care coverage until they fix this problem. 2). Every citizen in this country who pays for junk health insurance drops their policy. ( If you are the proud owner of one of these policies you are already in dire straits anyway, believe me I know). posted 04/24/2008 at 11:22:34

Whoopi: "Part Of Me Wants Mccain To Win"

What a stupid thing to say. I thought she was more intelligent than that. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:49:58

New Republic: Obama's Coalition Shifting From Moderates To McGovern-esque

This is a bunch of bull. I can't stand The New Republic and don't tell me they don't have another agenda. posted 04/23/2008 at 22:35:15

Is This The End Of Cheap Food?

Your post is right on target peaceandfreedom. Anyone who believes the manufactured myths about increased demand from india and China is living in a fairytale world. Someone is making money from this and they are making LOTS of it. posted 04/23/2008 at 23:29:32

End It Now

Uh Huh, Obama is still ahead, he will win NC, even if he didn't it is mathematically impossible for Clinton to win the nomination. posted 04/24/2008 at 17:11:49

Oh would that be the John McCain who was somehow involved with the Keating Five? Yes I'm sure he could tell us a thing or two about corruption. posted 04/24/2008 at 17:07:29

On Obliterating Iran

As a woman I don't fall for this "she's gotta act like a tough guy" mindset. Her remarks about Iran were irresponsible and over the top. posted 04/23/2008 at 13:02:40

Why I Predicted the PA Results Exactly Right

I disagree with your analysis about the race factor. In fact, the demographic breakdowns of PA voters show that Obama made significant gains with white males and the elderly. I do agree though, that Hillary Clinton has done a great deal of damage, not only to Senator Obama's candidacy, but also her own. The economy will only worsen in the next seven months, so I wouldn't throw in the towel on Senator Obama just yet, he has proven he has the capacity to overcome many obstacles. I have a feeling that John McCain's non stances on economic issues and his hawkish drum beating will not resonate come November. Look for him to have a couple of explosions on the campaign trail and his numbers against the Dems will not be very impressive. Seven months is a long time, I am very confident that Obama can win this election. posted 04/23/2008 at 15:46:09

The Same Old Story: Discrediting Hillary

Mr. Sclesinger, 32 years as a proud Democrat and I have never seen a primary race as nasty as this one. Both camps have been guilty of personal attacks, but any objective observer would, I think, agree that the preponderance of those attacks have come from the Clinton campaign. Senator Clinton has not CREATED any kind of coalition. That implies she is building something, what she has done, very effectively, is tear everything apart. She has been so divisive that I am going to have a very difficult time voting for her in November if she is the nominee. I read that Bill Bennett praised her for running a Republican style campaign, that would be fine during the general election but during the primary season it is inexcusable. I am disgusted and tired, and I started out this primary season with high hopes. If she had run a more positive, issue based campaign I would feel very differently about the Senator now. Don't paint Senator Clinton as a victim, what she has been is a victimizer, and her victims are all the members of her own party. posted 04/23/2008 at 12:14:17

Pennsylvania Democrats for McCain!

Think again frustratedinohio, Senator Clinton has been at the nexus of the ripping apart of the Democratic party. She began it and she should be very pleased with the end result, because we all know, if she can't have it no one will. Not the behavior of a world leader if you ask me, more like the behavior of a five year old in kindergarten who has just been told no. posted 04/23/2008 at 22:30:14

Was Race a Strong Factor in Clear Clinton Win in Pennsylvania?

Condi is running for President? That's news to me, I'm sure she'll do really well especially after we get all the details on the torture meeting. She was a liberal chuckd74, she worked on Gary Hart's presidential campaign. Due to all the "handouts" liberals receive she probably wasn't hard working then, she's only become so since she morphed into a neo-con sock puppet. posted 04/23/2008 at 01:50:37

Why Hillary Makes My Wife Scream

Funny, how adept the Clinton "supporters" are at picking up on right wing tactics. Senator Clinton went negative first, her attacks have become more and more shrill. If you are truly Clinton supporters, and not just right wing shills paid to kick up a little dust, your political sense should tell you that your candidate has a slim chance of winning the nomination. IF she does, her campaign has been so divisive and negative that there may be very little of our party left come November. A primary win in Pennsylvania for Senator Clinton does not mean that Senator Obama can't win Pennsylvania in the general election, if this was so nominees for the GE would never win the states they lost in the primaries. Make sure you all keep up the negativity, it's really been good for our party. posted 04/22/2008 at 23:33:20

Clinton grinds out victory over Obama in Pennsylvania

Yes and all of you Hillary supporters need the Obamabots as you so derisively call us, should hell freeze over and she wins the nomination. I wonder about her GE prospects too, after all of her nasty and divisive tactics she has alienated close to 50% of her own party. posted 04/22/2008 at 21:20:31

Lanny Davis: Howard Dean Should Resign If He Helped Kill Debate

Dear Lanny,

Dr. Dean was chosen as Chairman of the DNC by all the "little people", you know, the ones that the DLC seems to have such contempt for. You have no right to ask Howard Dean to step down, he is a representative of those of us who have done the thankless work down in the trenches.

Sincerely,
One of the little people. posted 04/22/2008 at 19:44:11

Thoughts on Pennsylvania, Clinton and Obama from a "Realisticrat"

Excellent post, I agree with you DCNana, we have listened to so called "conventional wisdom" for far too long. And it is precisely this kind of thinking which keeps our country from accomplishing any kind of meaningful change. posted 04/22/2008 at 19:20:59

Nothing to Be Afraid of but Fear Itself

I've worked long and hard for this party, even though much of the time I haven't cared for the triangulating and for the ever rightward shift towards the middle of the road. I defended the Clintons during the nineties and did so willingly. Now, as this campaign continues toward the summer months I have to ask myself if the Clintons care about anyone but themselves. Given the nasty tone of her rhetoric, and her recent meeting with Richard Mellon Scaiffe, my conclusion is, they care only about winning, no matter the costs, no matter who they damage. That's terribly sad. posted 04/22/2008 at 22:56:40

A Letter to Karl Rove

Mr. Rove has a history of always being in the vicinity when dirty deeds occur, do not let him off the hook. I have faith that one fine day he will answer for all the harm he has done, not only to innocent people but to our nation and Constitution. Kudos to you Mr. Abrams you are doing the work of a patriot. posted 04/22/2008 at 18:10:48

Thousands Protest CNN's Cafferty In Los Angeles

I think he made it clear he wasn't talking about the Chinese people. I'm not going to stick up for our present administration in the U.S., they're a bunch of goons and thugs too. But the Chinese government does NOT have a good record when it comes to human rights either. As for the exports from China read the latest article about tainted Heparin. posted 04/22/2008 at 17:02:19

Senator McCain's Economic Policies Will Fail -- Big Time

Bonddad, I'm one of your biggest fans, but having attended a tutorial on grassroots organizing just yesterday I think we should learn to watch our language. The words Senator McCain and Policies should never be used in the same sentence. The senator has no policies and he has no ideas. Cutting taxes is not economic policy , in the position our fine country finds itself in, it is nothing short of good old fashioned stupidity. posted 04/20/2008 at 19:24:45

Clinton's Attacks on Obama Patriotism Have Nothing to Do With "What the Republicans Will Say in November" - Everything to Do with Her Own Strategy

Must be very satisfying to have such a crystal clear, crystal ball. Since you offer absolutely no proof and only conjecture that Obama will be the "third coming of Dukakis" I'll offer my opinion too and say that I think you are wrong and that nothing could be further from the truth. Obama has shown the capacity to attract Independent and uncommitted voters and some Republicans. I think the coalition of voters that will help him win the White House in November will prove the old saying that politics makes strange bedfellows. As far as your worries about working with the Republicans to achieve meaningful change, there are polls that show Obama helps Democrats in downticket races more than Senator Clinton and that we have a better chance of achieving a majority in Congress with him at the top of the ticket. posted 04/20/2008 at 15:17:14

Gingrich: Left Wing Of The Democratic Party "Admires" American Terrorists

It is time for Newt, an amoral, hypocritical, and failed politician, to sit down and drink a can of shut the hell up. The right wing has become a parody of itself, spouting garbage, foaming at the mouth and appealing to the few remaining lost souls who believe everything they say. posted 04/20/2008 at 13:30:21

Far More Than "Bitter": Message from a Small Town Pennsylvanian

Well said and thank you for an eloquent post. You are not alone. I believe that Senator Obama can help bring about a better America and that is why each and every member of my large family is supporting him too. posted 04/19/2008 at 22:07:01

Obama Hamas Ties Pushed In McCain Letter: So Much For "Respectful" Campaign

A stunning example of the thought processes of a chimp and his sycophant. Obama can tell the difference between the Shia and Sunni, something John McCain as of yet has shown himself unable to do. Too bad for the right that the world doesn't operate in black and white and good and bad, it would be so much easier for them to understand. posted 04/19/2008 at 01:05:18

Obama's Health

Phooey! To understand where you are coming from I recommend everyone take a gander at the ACHS website. posted 04/18/2008 at 13:43:42

The ABC Debate: A Shameful Night for the U.S. Media

Your posts about anti- American sentiment are not only extremely shallow but also very tiresome. Please explain yourself and quit trying to hide behind the flag. Obama has proven his patriotism and his commitment to this country through his public service, end of sentence, period.... posted 04/17/2008 at 14:14:49

Hunters and Shooters Support Obama: He "Gets It"

I've never cared much for guns, but ironically THIS current administration made me look at the second amendment in a different light. Senator Obama has a high regard for our Constitution and I'm glad your organization understands this. posted 04/16/2008 at 15:22:10

Obama, The Rookie

A comment on the dating habits of Republicans. They prefer the "empty suit" dates, you know, the ones who are really good at mouthing the script given to them by their corporate masters. The well known ones who look OK in front of the cameras then babble away when their teleprompters are taken away from them. I'll take our candidate, the one who knows something about the economy, the one who can tell the difference between Shia and Sunni, the one who respects the American people enough to speak to them as if they are intelligent adults. Tell your friends on the right to stop the mock outrage about the bitter comments, you are the elitists who are condescending towards the citizens of this country and we just might surprise you come this November and prove to you we aren't as stupid as you think we are. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:21:33

The Uncharted: From Off The Bus to Meet the Press

I think everyone should read Fowler's posts, if she's an Obama "supporter" I'll eat my hat. What continues to puzzle me though is the pride over spreading this non story. posted 04/15/2008 at 21:11:38

Big Deal! You got the scoop, YOUR story got on Meet the Press. Thanks for redirecting the public discourse away from things that matter. You should be proud, millions of us are out here without health care, trying to figure out how to pay our monthly bills and are one medical emergency away from bankruptcy, but you got your story on the boob tube. The "bitter" remark may have been poorly worded but Senator Obama was telling the truth. You can pat yourselves on the back if this non-story helps to stall the Obama campaign and we get President McCain for the next four years. Thanks for nothing. posted 04/14/2008 at 23:52:14

Murdoch, Zell Appointed to AP Board

Were they appointed to the Asssociated Press board or the American Propaganda board? Guess it doesn't matter they'll be one and the same now. posted 04/14/2008 at 17:48:11

Punished for the Truth

We will either have the courage to grow up and listen to the truth or continue to allow ourselves to be treated like toddlers by those in power. I for one choose the truth. Obama did not say this to condescend, he said it because he empathizes and understands the frustrations and the anger of those in this country who have been left behind. With each passing day that number grows larger and larger. He could have said it more artfully but no matter, he still spoke the truth. posted 04/12/2008 at 14:25:17

George Bush: I Was Aware Of Harsh Tactics Meetings

I'm ashamed, this is done in our name. What the hell have we become? posted 04/11/2008 at 22:38:55

Not only justice MAX1 but the concept of basic human decency. posted 04/11/2008 at 22:19:31

John Yoo said it is legal for the President to order the torture of children, these monsters belong in prison. posted 04/11/2008 at 22:08:07

George W. Bush: "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy"

He sang this song on the Smothers Brothers show and it was his first appearance on network television since his blacklisting in the 50s. This country needs more people like Pete Seeger. He is a great citizen and patriot and one who really understands the meaning of the Constitution of the United States of America. posted 04/10/2008 at 22:58:25

Cheney, Others OK'd Harsh Interrogations

Shameful and unAmerican behavior. These people carried this out in our name, they make me sick. posted 04/10/2008 at 23:02:11

Obama's Dukakis Moment: Bowling Blunders Matter

Amen. John McCain can't tell the difference between the Shia and Sunnis in Iraq and we're worried about a guy who can't bowl? Let me out of this nightmare, this country should be better than that. posted 04/09/2008 at 11:29:40

Sometimes Honor Is Wrong -- The Problem With John McCain

I disagree gonavy, although I will grant you that he felt a responsibility towards our new republic.

"....my movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm...."

Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox
April 1, 1789 posted 04/03/2008 at 13:09:46

I would reply that George Washington did not actively seek out the Presidency and accepted his election and new position somewhat reluctantly. John McCain on the other hand is campaigning on his military experience and it seems to me has learned very little from it. I consider McCain's stance on torture a character flaw , for someone who was tortured into false confessions he certainly seems to have very little compassion for others. Senator McCain is to be commended for his service but military service is not a platform nor is it a solution to any of the complex problems we now face. posted 04/02/2008 at 19:26:01

McCain: "I'm Not Running On The Bush Presidency"

jaycal is nothing but a copier and paster and an amateur propagandist. Read his profile. posted 04/01/2008 at 21:32:40

Iraq Violence Continues As Death Toll Nears 300

I think you are absolutely wrong. One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome each time. The situation in Iraq now is no different than it was when the British held control, the same hostilities exist and they take place in the very same regions. This is an argument that has been ongoing for centuries, the notion that our gunfighter nation is going to step in and show them how it's done is nothing short of arrogance, with a healthy dose of ignorance thrown in. posted 03/30/2008 at 19:15:14

Ramirez, Germany and Iraq are not in any way comparable. Perhaps you should read the history of the region, then you would understand that the same scenario has played itself out in Iraq before. The British occupied Iraq for years and they were never able to quell the sectarian violence. They too handed the government over to the Iraqis, they too invaded with little or no knowledge of the history of sectarian strife. Their occupation of Iraq drained their treasury and did great harm to their international standing. The comparison of Germany and Iraq is nothing but intellectual dishonesty. posted 03/30/2008 at 14:23:16

4,000 Souls

Actually, not only are you misinformed but as it turns out you are also painfully inept at your copying and pasting skills here's the crux of the answer to the question about the truthfulness of your claim: " Most of the numbers in this e-mail are completely made up. We were particularly amused by its bravado in providing a supposed source for the information " but anyone who bothers to check that source will find that it contradicts the information presented. The truth is that more military personnel died during the first six years of the Bush administration than died during the eight years Clinton was in office, even counting military deaths in the U.S. from accidents, murders, suicides and natural causes." factcheck.org posted 03/30/2008 at 03:44:51

The claim that more troops died during Bill Clinton's administration is an out and out fabrication go to factcheck.org for the truth about this matter. Reasonable Thought your shameful and heartless commentary on Senator Byrd's post is out of order. You have proven once and for all, who and what you really are. Thank You, Senator Byrd for your defense of our Constitution and Country. posted 03/30/2008 at 03:12:44