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DMW1

43 year old, white, female. Married mother of three with small home-based web design business. Former Republican.

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McCain, Most Absent Senator, Calls Congress Lazy

We're probaly better off without him voting.
http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 07/08/2008 at 19:56:58

McCain's New Ad: "Beautiful" Words Won't Improve Your Life

Will McCain's words improve our country?

Let's see:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html posted 07/08/2008 at 11:33:56

Jim Webb: "Under No Circumstances" Will I Consider V.P. Role

If he was selected, all we would hear about for the first few weeks would be the racy sex scenes and misogynist themes of his novels. The conservatives would have a field day with it. Definitely not what we want the focus to be on right now.

http://www.StopThinkVote.com posted 07/09/2008 at 11:20:16

Military Chief: US Doesn't Have Enough Troops To Send To Afghanistan

There is growing concern that the draft may be reinstated and this just adds to it.

Read the facts:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 07/03/2008 at 13:08:55

McCain Denies Roughing Up Sandinista

Why is this is surprise? McCain can hardly remember what he says or does from one day to the next. http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html posted 07/02/2008 at 17:51:59

Obamaniacs: Tearful Mother & Daughter Overwhelmed Meeting Obama

Thanks! Please do - I don't think people realize how close we are to reinstating the draft and how much more likely it is with McCain that our sons and possibly daughters may be heading off to war.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 07/01/2008 at 21:08:23

When things are bleak, hope is a powerful emotion.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 07/01/2008 at 18:27:07

Obama's Faux Flip-Flop: He Hasn't Shifted On Iraq (At Least Not Yet)

Why doesn't the mainstream media cover the Concerned Local Citizens groups - CLCs - the U.S. created in Iraq. Starting in May of 2007 the U.S. government began paying 70,000 Iraqi insurgents $10 per person per day to quit shooting at our soldiers and to become our paid temporary allies. Doesn't that coincide with when the surge started working? So is the surge working or is bribery working. This includes former members of al-Qaida in Iraq. What happens if someone else offers them more money?

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

Third item from the bottom. posted 07/01/2008 at 14:01:41

McCain Uses Swift Boat Vet Bud Day To Rebut Wesley Clark

John McCain has contemporaries that are still alive?!

http://www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and share it so everyone knows the truth about John McCain posted 06/30/2008 at 13:29:21

Campaign Manager: McCain "Loves To Tool Around On The Internet"

Oh goody! I hope he visits http://www.StopThinkVote.com

He can keep track of his flip flops, his quotes, his votes showing he doesn't support our troops and veterans, his lack of support on women's issues, watch dozens of videos showing how pathetic he is an more! posted 06/30/2008 at 13:28:00

Sunday Pundits Allude To Coming False Obama 'Flip-Flop' Accusation

Why isn't the mainstream media reporting about the CLCs. Sinced May 2007 - right around the time the "surge" started working - the U.S. government has been paying former Iraqi insurgenets $10 per man per day to be our paid temporary allies. They call them Concerned Local Citizens.

So there are 70,000 former insurgents, including fighters for al-Qaida in Iraq, that used to try and kill our soldiers now being paid as our allies to not shoot at us.

Read the facts:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

Third item from the bottom titled "The Surge or Bribery: What's Really Working?" posted 06/30/2008 at 10:48:58

Barack Obama Quietly Visits Wounded War Veterans

Obama's visiting veterans?

McCain is a veteran himself. Even though he and his wife make over $6 million per year, McCain receives $58,358 in tax-free military disability pension at a rate of 100%. But that's okay because he earned that and he wants our current troops and veterans to receive good benefits too.

No, wait. He opposed the Webb GI Bill because he thought it would harm retention. And God knows we can't have our American soldiers leaving the military to get educations just because they survived dodging bullets for a few years - not when we need boots on the ground.

Let's look at some of McCain's other votes regarding troops and veterans: http://www.StopThinkVote.com/votes.html

Hmm. Not so good. Maybe McCain is the one who should be heading to Walter Reed this weekend so he can tell our troops why he chooses not to support them.

But that's okay, the military is only a small segment of society. It's not like we're going to reinstate the draft or anything:
http://www.StopThinkVote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

Uh oh. posted 06/29/2008 at 15:43:30

McCain: "Obama's Word Cannot Be Trusted"

Interesting. Let's take a look at McCain's words and see if they can be trusted:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html posted 06/29/2008 at 15:40:25

McCains Defaulted On Home Taxes For Last Four Years, Newsweek Reports

I don't think McCain's grades were that good. He graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis 894 out of 899....

http://www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/29/2008 at 02:25:33

McCain Takes Credit For GI Bill He Opposed At Town Hall Event (VIDEO)

Isn't McCain the same guy that told a soldier "We don't have a big enough Army and Marine Corps today" when explaining his opposition to the bill?

It's all about retention. We wouldn't want to give our troops the option to actually better themselvers, then we might not have enough soldiers. We want to make sure the military is their ONLY option.

McCain is not only pathetic, he's dangerous.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/28/2008 at 00:43:27

Ready To Kiss The Ring Of The Religious Right

My bad posted 06/27/2008 at 08:38:57

"We made it very clear to him that if he doesn"t start speaking on family issues, he"s going to lose Ohio," said Phil Burress, president of Citizens for Community Values.

Well this is going to get tricky for Dear John.

It should be interesting to watch a man who left his first wife, while she was crippled, for a millionaire beer heiress 18 years his junior supposed to talk about family issues. He has admitted one of the reasons he graduated 894 out of a class of 899 from Annapolis was because he preferred bars and strip clubs to studying, and dated a Florida stripper (Marie the Flame of Florida).

It's pretty well known what terms of endearment he uses for his wife when she mentions his balding dome and he loves throwing F-bombs at his peers in Congress.

Yeah, John will be fun to watch on this one.

http://www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/27/2008 at 07:42:44

Republicans Taunt Obama As Spineless Over FISA Reversal

You nailed it. The goal is to get to the White House at this point and center court is where it's at.

Obama definitely beats the alternative.

http://www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/27/2008 at 07:45:41

Poll: McCain Only Ten Points Ahead In Home State

Here's McCain's problem: because he's been around so long, the mainstream media doesn't appear to be interested in re-vetting him for newer voters. How many people even know what the Keating 5 Scandal, his first wife, his recent questionable land deals, his graduation from the bottom 1% of his class from Annapolis or that he lost 5 military aircraft?

They aren't aware either of his voting record showing a dismal lack of support for our troops and veterans, though millionaire McCain has no problem accepting nearly $60,000 a year, tax free, in military disability pension at a rate of 100%. He has every right to that, even if he doesn't need the money, but our troops and veterans today certainly deserve the same.

Obama's life has rightfully been put under the microscope. It's about time the media gave the same treatment to Dear John.

www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/27/2008 at 07:49:39

Novak: Powell Will Endorse Obama

Is Powell suggesting we remain there until we achieve "victory"? Is he still hell bent on sending our troops to risk their lives, but voting against legislation to support them and our veterans when they return?

http://www.StopThinkVote.com posted 06/27/2008 at 07:53:31

McCain: World War III Would Justify Draft

My guess is that since this is an election year, nothing will happen on that bill until after November. posted 06/26/2008 at 23:46:50

Active legislation:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-393 posted 06/26/2008 at 14:35:07

I agree. Too bad McCain doesn't:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/votes.html posted 06/26/2008 at 13:55:54

There is active legislation right now concerning reinstating the draft and it covers ALL PERSONS between 18 and 42:

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

It's halfway down the page under the heading "2007 Draft Reinstatement Bill H.R. 393 Referred To Subcommittee On Military Personnel" posted 06/26/2008 at 13:54:29

Read these facts and let me know if you're quite so sure:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/25/2008 at 19:55:18

The miltary is missing benchmarks, using stop-loss more, retaining recruites despite drug abuse, pregnancy and alcohol abuse. The Pentagon is already using a company to keep tabs on all draft age boys in high school. Top military officials said last October we need to reinstate the draft JUST TO MAINTAIN IN IRAQ.

I urge you to visit this page:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

Please share that page with everyone you know who would be concerned with this issue. Especially if we're merely sending our troops to die for oil as McCain alluded to in early May.

Thank you. posted 06/25/2008 at 17:16:11

States Reject Abstinence-Only Funding From Federal Government

This is ridiculous. Since human beings first stood upright (or Adam and Eve if you prefer), a certain amount of teen-agers have been having sex and will continue to do so.

Education and contraceptives are key to reducing unwanted pregnancies, abortions and the spread of STDs.

If you're a fan of the failed abstinence program, be sure to vote for John McCain. He's been against a women's right to choose, sex ed and other issues for decades, not to mention he failed to support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay for Women legislation:

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/women.html
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/24/2008 at 21:35:40

Bush Administration Lacks Post-"Surge" Plan, Government Report Finds

Sure it is. Since May 2007 the U.S. government has been paying $10 per person per day to 70,000 former insurgents to be our temporary allies instead of shooting at American soldiers. Great plan, till the money runs out...

http://www.stopthinkvote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/24/2008 at 11:12:13

NYT's Kristol Criticizes MoveOn 'Alex' Ad: Infant Will Be Too Young To Serve, Has Nothing To Worry About

I agree with CTmom13. The draft appears to be coming back.

Just take a look at these facts about our military:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

My sons are eight and eleven. This is a serious concern for me, especially since McCain appears more schooled in military action than negotiations and diplomacy, which he constantly refers to as naive and weak. And his references to bombing Iran aren't making me feel any better either. posted 06/23/2008 at 16:58:50

Experience: Does Obama Trump McCain?

Obama has rightfully been put under the microscope.

Doesn't John McCain deserve the same treatment? There are many voters that do not know the facts about McCain.

Did you know that in 2007, 95% of McCain's votes agreed with president Bush? That McCain has voted in agreement with Bush 100% as of May 15, 2008? That his high school yearbook listed his nickname as McNasty? That McCain graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis with a class rank of 894 out of 899? That he lost 5 military aircraft as a pilot? That while he was a POW in Vietnam, his first wife Carol (a former swimsuit model) was in a horrific car accident that left her 4 inches shorter and much heavier? That when he returned from Vietnam he left his first wife Carol for beer heiress Cindy? That for 25 years McCain has been voting against a woman's right to choose? That he was one of the members of the Keating Five savings and loan scandal that bilked thousands out of their retirement savings? That McCain did not support the Lilly Ledbetter equal pay for women legislation? That even though he and Cindy's combined yearly income is over $6 million per year, McCain received tax-free military disability pension in the amount of $58,358 for the year 2007 at the rate of 100%? That he regularly votes against legislation that would assist our military troops and veterans?

www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/23/2008 at 23:25:10

McCain Adviser: Another Attack on U.S. Would Be "Big Advantage" For McCain

We can't handle a new war with our current troops. Look at these facts about the military:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

Quite frankly, McCain scares the hell out of me. posted 06/23/2008 at 16:59:55

Kristol: Bush Might Bomb Iran If He 'Thinks Obama's Going To Win'

And if he does, or McCain does, here comes the draft.

12 military captains who had all served time in Iraq reported that reinstating the draft will be necessary just to maintain our presence in Iraq. Other military officials are calling for it, as well as politicians:

Read:
http://www.stopthinkvotel.com/facts/militaryfacts.html
Then pass it on posted 06/22/2008 at 16:31:22

Obama Raises $22 Million In May

Tahnk you.

Try
http://www.StopThinkVote.com

Or in your browsers address bar, just type in StopThinkVote.com. posted 06/21/2008 at 18:00:37

Are we winning or is it the fact that the U.S. government is paying 70,000 Iraqi insurgents - including Al-Qaeda in Iraq - $10 per person per day to stop shooting at our troops? Implemented in May 2007, the military now calls those "deals" the Concerned Local Citizens program or simply, CLCs. It's a somewhat abstract euphemism. The CLC program turns groups of former insurgents, including fighters for al-Qaida in Iraq, into paid, temporary allies of the U.S. military.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/21/2008 at 16:13:25

Here are some interesting numbers:

894: John McCain's rank at graduation out of 899 cadets in his class.
4,101: The number of U.S. soldiers killed so far in Iraq
2: Number of times McCain has been married. He left his first wife for Cindy.
5: The number of military aircraft McCain lost (okay, only 2 accidents were officially deemed his fault).
58,358: The amount of money McCain receives tax free from the military as "disability pension" even though he claims he's strong enough to "hike the Grand Canyon".
100: The percentage McCain has voted with Bush as of May 15, 2008.
1,173: The number of pages in McCain's medical history for just 8 years (2000-2008).
12: The number of U.S. Army captions that served in Iraq and advised the White House in October last year that we will have to reinstate the draft in America to succeed in Iraq.
95: The percentage McCain voted with Bush in 2007.
85,060: The number of Iraqi CIVILIANS killed in Iraq since we went to war.
10: The amount in U.S. dollars per day we are paying to 70,000 former Iraqi insurgents, including Al-Qaeda in Iraq members, to stop shooting at our soldiers.

Learn more. Visit www.StopThinkVote.com posted 06/21/2008 at 15:59:31

Friday Talking Points [36] -- End The Media's Pro-McCain Bias! Now!!

For great information on John McCain which the media rarely, if ever, reports visit:

http://www.StopThinkVote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/23/2008 at 03:24:51

Coming on Sunday from the New York Times: Charlie Crist's Personal Life

I live in Florida and could care less if he's gay or not. However, I do care about offshore drilling here. Oil spills aren't a big tourist attraction.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/20/2008 at 17:49:19

Clinton Tells Donors: Throw Your Weight Behind Obama

Hillary supporters have every right to support and vote for whoever they wish. But before they do, I would respectfully ask that they visit www.StopThinkVote.com and learn some critical facts before casting their ballots.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/20/2008 at 15:52:02

Obama Personally Apologizes To Muslim Women

Accountability: something rarely seen in our top politicians and certainly not in our current administration.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com
Read it and pass it on. posted 06/20/2008 at 11:25:24

Know much about John McCain?
Read: http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html
Visit the Personal Facts page too. posted 06/20/2008 at 11:08:10

Press Dissatisfied With Treatment From Obama Campaign

How funny! I've found the mainstream media to be pathetic during this election. The coverage has been biased in all directions. It seems their goal was to promote controversy more than issues and garner advertising dollars and hits to their websites.

It's a sad commentary on the "press" when the best place for news is Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert from Comedy Central.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com
Spread the word posted 06/19/2008 at 17:08:41

Obama Opts Out Of Public Financing, Reformers Back Decision

If you enjoy McCain videos, grab a drink, sit back, and relax:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos/videos1.html posted 06/19/2008 at 21:07:47

"Senator Obama's reversal on public financing is one of a number of reversals that he has taken." John McCain

Too funny!

Read just a few of McCain's Flip Flops:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html posted 06/19/2008 at 19:41:43

CNN's Jack Cafferty Rails At John McCain's Constant Flip-Flopping

I was for John McCain, before I was against him...
www.StopThinkVote.com - spread the word posted 06/18/2008 at 23:43:53

I'm collecting quotes from McCain that highlight his flip flops. I do need links and dates so I can confirm and cite them acurrately, but I'll be happy to look them up if you don't have them.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/quotes.html

Thanks! posted 06/18/2008 at 21:05:08

McCain's Offshore Drilling Position A Flip From Three Weeks Ago

There are over 2 dozen McCain videos here:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos/videos1.html

McCain and Miss Teen SC on the Economy is pretty funny. Watch his facial expressions. posted 06/19/2008 at 15:16:22

Must see McCain videos and quotes:
www.stopthinkvote.com

And read the Military Facts page and share it. We're headed for reinstating the draft. And with McCain in charge, new soldiers are much more likely to get hands on experience. posted 06/18/2008 at 17:19:47

The Disintegration of John McCain

I honestly believe that John McCain would further endanger this country.

For the last several years, I've seen article after article by politicians and military officials saying we need to reinstitue the military draft in America. Last October, 12 military officials who had served in Iraq said a draft will be necessary just to maintain our forces in Iraq.

With McCain as president, the draft is much more likely. It's also more likely that our new soldiers would get on the job training under a McCain presidency.

Many people are missing the signs and by the time they wake up it will be too late.

Read the articles I've collected here and spread the word:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/19/2008 at 01:36:13

Michelle Obama On "The View": Touched By Laura Bush

Laura Bush chose to be a supportive mother, wife and to promote education. Though I am not happy with President Bush's performance and am supporting Obama, I think Mrs. Bush has conducted herself with dignity and grace as First Lady.

Please visit www.stopthinkvote.com. Read the Military Facts page and share it with everyone you know. posted 06/18/2008 at 17:17:01

No Bush TV: Johnny Mac Makes A Move

I love it! Release the environmental ad the same week you decide you want to lift the offshore oil drilling ban. Brilliant! posted 06/18/2008 at 00:34:08

Michelle And Barack Obama Land Cover Of Us Weekly: Their Love Story

Wow, I just clicked See Profile and checked all of your previous posts.

You must be one of those bitter people to which Obama was referred. posted 06/18/2008 at 00:29:02

Umm, maybe you haven't been keeping up, but he fail two lie detector tests, even though he was promised $100,000 if he could pass. posted 06/18/2008 at 00:25:39

McCain Contradicts Himself Over Similarities With Bush (VIDEO)

Hey, I was for McCain, before I was against him...

See the real McCain at http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 06/17/2008 at 21:13:47

DNC: Investigate McCain For Election Law Violations

That appears to be the way we're heading. Look at the state of the military here and how many elected officials and top military officials have been calling for the draft ever since we went to war in Iraq:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 21:16:34

McCain Recycles Bush Talking Points To Hit Obama On Terrorism

www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html:

Death Toll
As of June 15, 2008 4,099 American troops have died in Iraq and at least 84,000 Iraqi civilians have been killed in the violence.
[http://www.icasualties.org/ and http://www.iraqbodycount.org/]

84,000 Iraqi civilians is a conservative estimate. Other organizations think the number tops 100,000 civilians. posted 06/17/2008 at 13:19:15

As the mother of two young sons, I am afraid. VERY afraid!

I'm afraid that with the current state of our military and John McCain's hawkish stance on world affairs and aversion to diplomacy, we will end up at war with Iran and the military draft will be reinstated.

Please, read the facts at this site and pass them on:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 06/17/2008 at 13:14:44

AFSCME, MoveOn Ad Targets McCain On Iraq War

WWII was a justifiable war. We were called to assist our allies in defeating Hitler and attacked at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Please explain to me how Iraq is a justifiable war? They had nothing to do with 9/11 and did not possess weapons of mass destruction.

I applaud your relatives that fought in WWII. My grandfather was a pilot then.

But I will not allow my two young sons to be used by the government for wars that are NOT justifiable.

Blindly following your leaders without question allowed the Nazis to kill millions. posted 06/18/2008 at 14:47:55

Do you really think people can't distinguish between justifiable and nonjustifiable wars? Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 and did not possess weapons of mass destruction. posted 06/18/2008 at 14:42:22

Contrary to other posts here, it is NOT just Democrats calling to reinstate the draft. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel began calling to reinstate the draft in 2004. And many top military officials have been calling for since we went to war in Iraq, some saying it will be necessary to maintain our presence there.

Veteran suicides are rising steeply and a U.S. health official says suicides may end up outnumbering combat deaths. The military keeps lowering standards for recruits just to meet recruiting goals. They are accepting more recruits without high school diplomas, recruits who are not as physically fit and are taking more convicted felons. Beginning in 2005 Army officials were told to not get rid of recruits just because of little things like drug abuse, alcohol. poor fitness and pregnancy.

I have two young sons. I do not want them growing up in a world of war or sent to fight because we elect some old man who is more schooled in military action than diplomacy and sees negotiating as "weak".

Read the facts and spread the word. Email this page to everyone:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/18/2008 at 14:21:19

You're wrong. Republican Chuck Hagel started calling to reinstate the draft to support ground troops in Iraq back in 2004 and top military officials are saying it will necessary to sustain our troops in Iraq: http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 17:03:54

Not learning from previous mistakes is ignorant.

Ignorance will be ignoring signs of the draft being reinstated and 8 years from now being embroiled in a war with Iran with no end in site because you think diplomacy is for the weak.

Some wars are just. World War II is a prime example. Others are not. Look at Iraq. They were not involved in 9/11 and WMDs did not exist there.

I commend you for your service. But my sons are not available for unjust wars. posted 06/17/2008 at 16:59:35

The military is already strained. Top military officials are calling to reinstate the draft just to maintain the war in Iraq.

As for lower quality men and women, the military is already accepting them. They have repeatedly had to lower their standards to meet recruiting goals. Their previous goal was that 90% of enlistees have high school diplomas. For the third year in a row, that has dropped.

Under pressure to meet recruiting goals the military is also accepting more convicted felons.

Learn: http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 16:53:35

In response to your post:

1. Alex might be 9 at the end of McCain's presidency, but if we have reinstituted the draft and that point and are embroiled in a war in Iran by then, he could be effected.
2. How do you know if McCain wants the draft reinstated? Regardless, if he gets us into a war with Iran the fact is we will need combat ready troops. We don't have enough to start a new war, so the draft will become necessary.
3. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel started calling to reinstate the draft to support the troops in Iraq as early as 2004. Many top military officials are saying it will be necessary just to stay in Iraq:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html.
4. You're right, once Alex is an adult, the choice will be up to him. Unless the draft has been reinstated and we're at war.
5. It's spelled Baghdad and let's hope so. posted 06/17/2008 at 16:45:48

You are wrong. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel called to bring back the draft to help the troops in Iraq several years ago and many top military officials are calling for it too:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 16:39:15

Service and duty are worthwhile. However, there are different reasons for going to war. Not all wars are necessary or just. posted 06/17/2008 at 16:37:10

You are wrong. Republican Chuck Hagel started calling to reinstate the draft to help the troops in Iraq back in 2004 and top military officials have been calling for it too:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 16:33:32

And because you don't know the state of our military and what top military officials are saying, you'll be shocked when the draft is reinstated. Americans are missing all the signs that point to the draft coming back. It appears to be the only way to sustain a combat ready military if we are going to continue in Iraq.

Please learn the facts: http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 16:09:23

"My friends, I will have an energy policy which will eliminate our dependence on oil from Middle East that will then prevent us from having ever to send our young men and women into conflict again in the Middle East." John McCain at a town hall meeting, Denver, Colorado.

My sons David and Mick are 11 and 8 years old and the light of my life, along with my beautiful 21 year old daughter. John McCain CANNOT have them to fight for oil so Americans can continue to drive SUVs rather than make the necessary sacrifices to quit our addiction to foreign oil. He CANNOT have them to try to establish democracies in countries that have had the same way of life for thousands of years and do not want America cramming our ideology down their throats and expecting them to establish democracies in a matter of years. Their are more effective ways to help countries achieve democracy than military force.

There are numerous signs that our country is heading toward reinstating the draft - but many people are so concerned with bickering over the candidates they are missing them.

Military and elected officials are calling more and more for reinstating the draft and yet many will be shocked and outraged when this finally happens. Arm yourself with the facts:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html posted 06/17/2008 at 15:53:54

"My friends, I will have an energy policy which will eliminate our dependence on oil from Middle East that will then prevent us from having ever to send our young men and women into conflict again in the Middle East." John McCain

I will not allow my sons to risk their lives because Americans would prefer to be energy hogs rather than making the sacrifices necessary to quit our addiction to foreign oil.

There are just wars and unjust wars.

Our recent actions in the middle east have made us less safe and more of a target of terrorist attacks.

Your mentality of "If your country calls you, go" without regard for reasons of war is exactly why the Nazis were so successful. posted 06/17/2008 at 15:39:30

McCain's Secret, Questionable Record

You make my point for me - that's exactly why they fought. And perhaps you can't read, but I clearly stated I support the troops as a whole. My grandfathers both fought in WWII, a justifiable war. I also support and have respect for the majority of troops sent off to senseless wars like Iraq. Thouugh episodes like Abu Ghraib clearly shows that not all of them are above reproach.

Some of us are capable of viewing issues in more shades than black and white.

And as the mother of two young sons, I use my spine to question my government's errors.

But I'm sure to someone like you, it is impossible to find one's nation less than perfect and still love and respect it. You sound just like those who call anyone who questions our government anti-American. posted 06/19/2008 at 14:18:20

That is the most ignorant bunch of BS I've read recently. So unless we're served in the military or been POWs, we can't discuss those issues? Brilliant. Following that logic anyone who hasn't attended medical school or worked as a physician shouldn't discuss health care. Those who haven't attended law school or practiced as attorney shouldn't discuss the law.

And serving in the military and having POW status do not automatically render sainthood upon McCain, nor qualify him to be president.

And "shut your mouths until you have anything logical or pro-American to say"? Ironic, as logic is obviously beyond you. The last time I looked, the U.S. Constitution still allows freedom of speech, despite the Republican efforts over the last 8 years to shred that document.

Intelligent people are quite able to love this country and still see it flaws and work for change. We are also capable of supporting our troops while seeing and discussing the current problems in the military.

For anyone interested in the truth on the current state of our military and some FACTS about John McCain, visit this website:
www.StopThinkVote.com posted 06/19/2008 at 03:55:51

You're right. The average person in America knows more about Lindsey Lohan and Britney Spears than our nation. It is best to speak in sound bites.
www.stopthinkvote.com posted 06/17/2008 at 18:11:15

You are right! John McCain served in the military and was a POW for 5 years. We, the people, have NO RIGHT to question anything about this man's character, judgement, service, votes, records at all. His service and former POW status make him a vaulted saint and automatically qualify him to lead our nation. You people should all be ashamed of yourselves and shut up now!

http://www.stopthinkvote.com posted 06/17/2008 at 17:59:27

The admiral story seems a little suspect. I know his father and grandfather were admirals, but McCain graduated 894 out of 899 cadets at Annapolis and is a reverse ace - he lost five planes. He was a regular member of Annapolis' Century Club regularly having over 100 demerits for misconduct and admits to spending more time in strip clubs and bars than studying flight manuals.

www.StopThinkVote.com posted 06/17/2008 at 00:00:36

Zing! Good one! posted 06/16/2008 at 23:57:13

Obama Hires Solis Doyle: A Bad Omen For VP Hillary

I believe it was the Clintons that said she was incompentent. It wouldn't be surprising if she was merely a scapegoat. Those initial losses had to be somebody's fault. posted 06/17/2008 at 00:04:40

If you're considering writing in Hillary's name or voting for McCain even though your previously supported Hillary, take a few minutes to browse this website:

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/

A few minutes with an open mind. Then cast your ballots as you wish. posted 06/16/2008 at 22:45:45

Usually there is a presumptive nominee much sooner than this. McCain is already getting his team together. Obama may have some catching up to do in this respect. Plus it lets the Clinton supporters know that the VP spot is not likely for Hillary and gives them time time to get used to that idea. posted 06/16/2008 at 22:41:46

I have to disagree. Why wait longer and allow ardent Hillary supporters to hold out hope for VP only to be upset again later. Rip that band-aid off! posted 06/16/2008 at 22:39:29

He Shot Himself In Front of His Men in Iraq -- Full Story Finally Emerges

Read the text on the homepage slideshow:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/

Then view the Must Read Military Facts:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/militaryfacts.html

I'm sure many will think there is no way the draft could be reinstated, but warning signs are appearing, especially if McCain is elected.

If we had all been told 2 years ago that gas would go over $4 dollars a gallon, I'm sure many would have thought that was crazy too. posted 06/16/2008 at 11:02:23

Right Wing Outraged: McCain Brags Of Supporting Clinton's Supreme Court Nominees

Thanks Cunningham and CitizenKane16! I've started on the page and will finish it tomorrow (time to get the rugrats to bed). I appreciate your help and have bookmarked the sources so I can finish it up.

http://www.stopthinkvote.com/women.html posted 06/16/2008 at 22:32:47

I need help fast!

I want to add a page to http://www.stopthinkvote.com about McLame and women's issues and get it up today. If anyone has any sites already bookmarked or specific issues I can Google, please reply. Thanks! posted 06/16/2008 at 14:49:45

McCain Cheapened His Own Maverick Brand

To be fair, he was only found at fault in two of the accidents. Of course, his daddy was an admiral... posted 06/16/2008 at 01:33:39

Yes it's true: http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/personalfacts.html

The site is still under construction. Any suggestions would be welcome. posted 06/16/2008 at 01:00:49

Historians See Little Chance For McCain Victory

Sorry, here's the correct link:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos/videos1.html posted 06/16/2008 at 08:38:59

Even more videos here:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos.html

Be sure to watch McCain's Moral Compass and John McCain and Miss Teen SC. posted 06/16/2008 at 02:24:16

The Coming Obama-McCain Mudfight

Fun McCain facts and videos:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com

Plus read the Military Facts. Will a McCain presidency result in the draft coming back? posted 06/16/2008 at 10:40:02

John McCain, Legal Historian

He graduated from Annapolis 894 out of 899 cadets:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/facts/personalfacts.html

So, it's quite possible he is as stupid as he appears to be.

P.S.
Turn off caps lock. posted 06/16/2008 at 14:32:39

John McCain Denies Social Security Comments

LOL - really? You watched all 26 videos and didn't see John McCain grossly confused in any of them?

In this case, I guess confusion, like beauty, is truly in the eye of the beholder... posted 06/14/2008 at 14:49:46

Over 2 dozen videos, so please take your pick:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos.html

I recommend The Real McCain and The Real McCain 2. Two other favorites are McCain's Moral Compass and John McCain and Miss Teen SC.

The Quotes page and Facts pages are also fun. posted 06/14/2008 at 04:04:58

He does have a temper and frequently uses foul language in inappropriate situtations, but that particular video is fake and the person who created it admits it was a joke.

Here's a link to some great McCain videos:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/videos.html posted 06/13/2008 at 13:08:19

McCain Stacks Fox News 'Town Hall' With Supporters

Even with free tickets, I wouldn't be surprised if they had to offer heavy appetizers and an open bar to get anyone to show up. posted 06/13/2008 at 00:12:55

Reading The Pictures: McCharacter

You're missing the point. It speaks to character. Obama's character has certainly been put under a microscope during this process, so McCain's character is important as well. posted 06/12/2008 at 14:53:31