May 18, 2008
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Bush Uses Holy Land Pulpit to Launch Smear Campaign
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
"We have heard this foolish delusion before," Bush said in remarks to the Israeli Knesset. "As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American Senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is -- the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."
The American Senator that Bush was talking about? William Borah, Republican of Idaho. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:24:06
The American Senator that Bush was talking about? William Borah, Republican of Idaho. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:24:06
Before Bitter-Gate: What Obama Said Hours Earlier About Guns
Sorry you really are going to have to do better than that explanation. This is a link to the text of S.2433 from Thomas.gov.
http://tinyurl.com/6jocpz
The summary of the Bill states:
"To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. "
I have read through the legislation and nowhere do I find any reference to the FBI or ATF removing guns in American households to comply with a UN treaty (frankly I see no reference to guns the FBI or the ATF).
Perhaps you can enlighten us how or where you got this rather vivid interpretation of an anti poverty bill (Sponsored along with Senator Obama by a Republican Senator from Nebraska Senator Hagel). posted 05/13/2008 at 15:30:30
http://tinyurl.com/6jocpz
The summary of the Bill states:
"To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. "
I have read through the legislation and nowhere do I find any reference to the FBI or ATF removing guns in American households to comply with a UN treaty (frankly I see no reference to guns the FBI or the ATF).
Perhaps you can enlighten us how or where you got this rather vivid interpretation of an anti poverty bill (Sponsored along with Senator Obama by a Republican Senator from Nebraska Senator Hagel). posted 05/13/2008 at 15:30:30
Obama On Hamas Smear: "We Don't Do Nuance Well In Politics"
Noucant wrote: "We are talking about OBAMA and HAMAS...stay focused."
Exactly we are talking about what a spokesman for Hamas said about Senator Obama. And what did he say?
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Personally I don't find one thing to disagree with in that statement. If you look at the policy of the United States concerning the middle east in the last 7 years (and quite frankly before that) 'arrogance' describes it pretty damn well.
So if you want to argue the thread here then you are one who needs to stay focused. Discuss what problem you have with the statement made (although as many others have pointed out we really shouldn't give a tinkers damn what this guys opinion is at least as it relates to our election for President) and/or Senator Obamas response to it. Thats the issue. posted 05/13/2008 at 03:53:18
Exactly we are talking about what a spokesman for Hamas said about Senator Obama. And what did he say?
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Personally I don't find one thing to disagree with in that statement. If you look at the policy of the United States concerning the middle east in the last 7 years (and quite frankly before that) 'arrogance' describes it pretty damn well.
So if you want to argue the thread here then you are one who needs to stay focused. Discuss what problem you have with the statement made (although as many others have pointed out we really shouldn't give a tinkers damn what this guys opinion is at least as it relates to our election for President) and/or Senator Obamas response to it. Thats the issue. posted 05/13/2008 at 03:53:18
I don't know about you realtalk but I give up on this guy. He reads (hell he even quotes the words) but he chooses not to see their meaning. Rollingdivision --- you take an answer to a question that went on for four paragraphs and you pick one sentence and try and make it mean something that fits your own bias. Its simply not possible to have a rational discussion with you. posted 05/12/2008 at 22:00:52
Good grief stop reading your own bias into everything. The Senator was clearly pointing out that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is indeed a constant wound. Having spent a great deal of the last six years of my life in that region of the world I can only say that he is indeed correct.
The perception (whether you or I happen to agree with it) of many in the middle east about our relationship with Israel is a real problem when it comes to our being seen as an honest broker in trying to solve the conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the driving ideological force in virtually every other conflict in that part of the world. posted 05/12/2008 at 21:37:36
The perception (whether you or I happen to agree with it) of many in the middle east about our relationship with Israel is a real problem when it comes to our being seen as an honest broker in trying to solve the conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the driving ideological force in virtually every other conflict in that part of the world. posted 05/12/2008 at 21:37:36
OK Gaza is a mess and many of the leadership of Hamas are thugs. So whats your point? Does that solve the problem? No it doesn't. One thing is clear to me after my travels to many countries in the area. Whoever is right and wrong the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the ideological driving force behind virtually every other conflict in the region. Until it is resolved there will never be peace in the middle east.
The point of this thread was not suppose to be a rehash of 60 years of conflict. It was supposed to be about the Hamas statement about Senator Obama which was:
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Cant find one thing in that statement I disagree with. posted 05/12/2008 at 21:23:24
The point of this thread was not suppose to be a rehash of 60 years of conflict. It was supposed to be about the Hamas statement about Senator Obama which was:
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Cant find one thing in that statement I disagree with. posted 05/12/2008 at 21:23:24
Good grief can we actually get past the talking points and look at what the spokesman for Hamas actually said?
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Can't find one thing in that statement that I disagree with. posted 05/12/2008 at 20:50:07
Ahmed Yousuf, Hamas' top political adviser in the Gaza Strip:
"I hope Mr. Obama and the Democrats will change the political discourse. ... I do believe [Obama] is like John Kennedy, a great man with a great principal. And he has a vision to change America to make it in a position to lead the world community, but not with humiliation and arrogance."
Can't find one thing in that statement that I disagree with. posted 05/12/2008 at 20:50:07
Are you really that short on long term memory? Of course they were elected. The election occurred in January of 2006. Their primary opposition was the ruling Fatah party. They won 76 of the 132 seats in the Palestinian parliamentary elections with the Fatah party taking 43 and other smaller parties taking 13. The turnout for the election was 77 percent of the eligible electorate. What can I say. We are supposedly fighting to bring democracy to the middle east and sometimes that results in democratic elections we don't happen to like but that doesnt make them any less democratic. posted 05/12/2008 at 20:25:53
Obama And McCain Open To Unmoderated Debates Across Country
It might be a low blow. I'm personally willing to give the lady a pass for her addiction to painkillers. What Im not willing to give her a pass for is her misuse of her postion with American Voluntary Medical Team (her own charity) to steal the drugs. What Im not willing to give her a pass on is her misuse of her position with AVMT to get a doctor with the organization to write her prescriptions for the drugs in the names of other employees (who didnt know that their names were being misused). What I am not willing to give her or Senator McCain a pass on is the unanswered questions about how he may or may not have used his influence to 1. Keep her out of jail on a Federal Drug wrap 2. Influence the country attorney to do a smear job on the guy who originally outed her to the DEA. As was reported at the time --- quite frankly if she had be your average citizen she might very well have landed in jail (because of the theft of a controlled substance and the misuse of prescriptions). The guy who outed her lost his job. The Doctor who wrote the prescriptions in other peoples names lost his license to practiice. Cindy got off with rehab. posted 05/11/2008 at 00:31:55
Obama Campaign Launches "Vote For Change" Voter Registration Drive
Evil1inModeration
Just to show how disingenuous some of your cited sources are I would suggest that you look at the opensecrets.org site that you referenced and take a look at who some of the top contributors are to the Clinton and McCain campaigns. You will note that employees of some of the same banking and investment firms are among their highest contributors. All that shows is that these are firms with lots of employees and many of them happen to make quite a bit of money and can contribute to political candidates. Without knowing how many employees made up the total amount and what the average contribution level was we are just playing games with statistics. posted 05/11/2008 at 23:44:17
Just to show how disingenuous some of your cited sources are I would suggest that you look at the opensecrets.org site that you referenced and take a look at who some of the top contributors are to the Clinton and McCain campaigns. You will note that employees of some of the same banking and investment firms are among their highest contributors. All that shows is that these are firms with lots of employees and many of them happen to make quite a bit of money and can contribute to political candidates. Without knowing how many employees made up the total amount and what the average contribution level was we are just playing games with statistics. posted 05/11/2008 at 23:44:17
Is it really that difficult for you and some of the authors of your cited sources to understand what is behind these contribution numbers. Corporations DO NOT give money ( legally at least) to candidates. This has been against the law for as long as I can remember. I work for one of the Nations largest Defense Companies. When I make a contribution to a candidate (in this case Senator Obama) I am asked to put down who I work for. The company I work for has close to 100 thousand employees. If ten percent of those people gave a candidate $25 the total amount from that Defense Company would rival most of the firms that you cite. I guess you would then suggest that Senator Obama was in the pocket of the Defense industry. You really need to understand where these company related figures come from. Unless you have proof that somebody at Goldman Sachs is forcing their employees to contibute or putting corporate money in under false names then you dont have a real issue. posted 05/11/2008 at 23:24:12
McCain Continues To Use Wife's Corporate Jet
Actually there would be a law if the FEC could ever get a quorum and actually vote on proposed Election Rules that were proposed by them in December 07.
One of the proposed rules was to close the very loophole that the McCain campaign is using regarding use of Private Aircraft owned by family members or Corporations owned by Family members. Unfortunately the Senate vote on the three nominated FEC Commisioners is tied up in a typical Washington political circle jerk. Also on hold is an FEC ruling on McCains decision to opt into public financing when his campaign was out of money and opt out of public financing when his campaign caught fire and stopped having money problems. posted 05/11/2008 at 22:46:45
One of the proposed rules was to close the very loophole that the McCain campaign is using regarding use of Private Aircraft owned by family members or Corporations owned by Family members. Unfortunately the Senate vote on the three nominated FEC Commisioners is tied up in a typical Washington political circle jerk. Also on hold is an FEC ruling on McCains decision to opt into public financing when his campaign was out of money and opt out of public financing when his campaign caught fire and stopped having money problems. posted 05/11/2008 at 22:46:45
House GOP Votes Against Motherhood Resolution
Sorry I don't normally defend the idiots in Congress of either party. But I think most of you misunderstand what these particular idiots were actually voting on.
The original Resolution extolling the virtues of motherhood passed on a voice vote (people present in the House shouting aye). The idiot from Kansas (R) interupted the announcement of the voice vote and made a Motion to have a recorded vote on the Resolution. The idiot from Florida (D) made a Motion to Table the idiot from Kansas Motion. What they were voting on was a Motion to Table the Motion requesting a recorded vote. The Motion to Table passed and the original Resolution on mothers day that was passed by a voice vote stood.
The whole thing was an incredible farce and a waste of time. But if you watch CSPAN very often you would realize that it's not that unusual to have idiotic resolutions like this passed every day. This one was only unique in that a recorded vote was asked for. posted 05/10/2008 at 23:37:24
The original Resolution extolling the virtues of motherhood passed on a voice vote (people present in the House shouting aye). The idiot from Kansas (R) interupted the announcement of the voice vote and made a Motion to have a recorded vote on the Resolution. The idiot from Florida (D) made a Motion to Table the idiot from Kansas Motion. What they were voting on was a Motion to Table the Motion requesting a recorded vote. The Motion to Table passed and the original Resolution on mothers day that was passed by a voice vote stood.
The whole thing was an incredible farce and a waste of time. But if you watch CSPAN very often you would realize that it's not that unusual to have idiotic resolutions like this passed every day. This one was only unique in that a recorded vote was asked for. posted 05/10/2008 at 23:37:24
Liveblogging the North Carolina and Indiana Primaries
The Fox wizards have been reduced to pontificating about Rush's operation chaos and trading Reminiscences about the 1980 Democratic Convention. They did have one interesting thing however. They actually have a reporter up in Lake County who reported that apparantly they have "a bunch of older people" counting the absentee ballots and "its just a slow count"
sheesh!
We watch FoX so you dont have to! posted 05/06/2008 at 23:50:15
sheesh!
We watch FoX so you dont have to! posted 05/06/2008 at 23:50:15
What John McCain Told Me, and What it Says About How Far He's Fallen
Perhaps you dont realize that she has not always been labeled as a progressive. She was married to a man who many considered a conservative Republican (as conservative as some Republicans are in California) who was a member of Congress and narrowly lost a bid for the US Senate against incumbent Dianne Feinstein.
Her conversion from the dark side is actually fairly recent. posted 05/05/2008 at 23:53:31
Her conversion from the dark side is actually fairly recent. posted 05/05/2008 at 23:53:31
Look both McCain and Clinton are simply pandering for votes. Anyone who doesnt believe that need only ask themselves one question.
If this tax holiday is so important for the summer driving season (summer driving season being three weeks away -- memorial day weekend) then what is the Bill number for the Senate legislation that they have introduced to make it all happen. Lest you think that they are busy on the campaign trail and haven't had time during the last week to actually introduce Senate Legislation I would point out to you that they dont have to be in Washington to introduce a Bill. An aid could draft it and submit to the Senate Clerk or they could draft it themselves and fax it in. The fact that no bill has been introduced by either of them speaks volumes for how serious they are with this vote grab from the uninformed voters among us. posted 05/05/2008 at 21:41:48
If this tax holiday is so important for the summer driving season (summer driving season being three weeks away -- memorial day weekend) then what is the Bill number for the Senate legislation that they have introduced to make it all happen. Lest you think that they are busy on the campaign trail and haven't had time during the last week to actually introduce Senate Legislation I would point out to you that they dont have to be in Washington to introduce a Bill. An aid could draft it and submit to the Senate Clerk or they could draft it themselves and fax it in. The fact that no bill has been introduced by either of them speaks volumes for how serious they are with this vote grab from the uninformed voters among us. posted 05/05/2008 at 21:41:48
Ok that would be true if it was ....well true.
Do a google or yahoo image search of John McCain and see if you can find a photo where he is wearing a china manufactured flag pin (or even one made in America assuming such a thing exists).
Don't think you will find one (and that includes official member of congress photos)
So if flag pin wearing is the criteria for any of you out there in your voting decision I think you are out of luck when it comes viable candidates. To bad since its such a simple minded way to make the choice (smiles). posted 05/05/2008 at 19:22:52
Do a google or yahoo image search of John McCain and see if you can find a photo where he is wearing a china manufactured flag pin (or even one made in America assuming such a thing exists).
Don't think you will find one (and that includes official member of congress photos)
So if flag pin wearing is the criteria for any of you out there in your voting decision I think you are out of luck when it comes viable candidates. To bad since its such a simple minded way to make the choice (smiles). posted 05/05/2008 at 19:22:52
Gas Tax Holiday? Who's the Real Elitist?
The story didnt go away. You just have to be smarter than the computer. You have to copy and paste the entire link going all the way out to html.
Ill tiny url it for you and make it simple.
http://tinyurl.com/2hkcbu posted 05/05/2008 at 21:25:18
Ill tiny url it for you and make it simple.
http://tinyurl.com/2hkcbu posted 05/05/2008 at 21:25:18
As currently authorized, only about 63 percent of federal trust fund spending in fiscal year 2008 will go to roads and services that are used by the typical motorist. The other 37 percent will be diverted to underutilized transit programs; federal lands; hiking and biking trails; enhancements (e.g., flower gardens, historic preservation, brick sidewalks, and faux gas lamps); ferry boats; thousands of pork-barrel earmarks such as Alaska's infamous Bridge to Nowhere; scenic byways; metropolitan planning organizations; and the Appalachian Regional Commission"to name just a few of the many trust fund leaks.
While that 37 percent does not totally solve the projected fiscal shortfall it might be a nice start if we actually used the Highway and Bridge Gas Tax for what it was originally intended. The fact that so much of the tax goes to programs (read earmarks) that have NOTHING to do with transportation is one more reason why Congress would never choose to eliminate the revenue (even for three months and even in an election year). The pet projects that this money funds are far more important as vote getters for election campaigns. posted 05/05/2008 at 21:06:19
While that 37 percent does not totally solve the projected fiscal shortfall it might be a nice start if we actually used the Highway and Bridge Gas Tax for what it was originally intended. The fact that so much of the tax goes to programs (read earmarks) that have NOTHING to do with transportation is one more reason why Congress would never choose to eliminate the revenue (even for three months and even in an election year). The pet projects that this money funds are far more important as vote getters for election campaigns. posted 05/05/2008 at 21:06:19
The world is always so much easier to understand when you look at it through the fog of your own bias. The Cole attack happened in October of 2000 (three months before Clinton left office). It should be noted that the FBI and the CIA refused to certify that Bin Laden or Al Qaida were responsible. The Bush administration had 8 months before 9/11 to respond to the Cole and they did NOTHING. They didn't hold one meeting about this or Bin Laden even though Richard Clarke (a guy who worked for three Republican Presidents and one Democratic one) attempted to press this issue over and over.
Clinton deserves critical analysis for many things but quite frankly if we are going to Monday Morning Quarterback various Administrations responses prior to 9/11 the Clinton administration is certainly not the only one who merits criticism. posted 05/05/2008 at 20:20:23
Clinton deserves critical analysis for many things but quite frankly if we are going to Monday Morning Quarterback various Administrations responses prior to 9/11 the Clinton administration is certainly not the only one who merits criticism. posted 05/05/2008 at 20:20:23
Well for the last seven and half years we have had "W" running the boat (6 of those years with Republican Majorities in Congress).
How did that all work out for you? (more importantly how did it work out for the country?) posted 05/05/2008 at 18:43:47
How did that all work out for you? (more importantly how did it work out for the country?) posted 05/05/2008 at 18:43:47
Every time one of you pragmatic folks post something like this I will ask the same question until one of you gets an answer.
If she has a pragmatic solution then what is the Senate Bill Number for the legislation that she has actually introduced in the United States Senate to make this "holiday" happen?
Talk without legislation is ...well its just talk RichLiberal.
Words do matter but if you are talking about something that requires actual changes in the law to make it happen then words dont mean much unless you legislate. Three weeks to the start of the Summer driving season (memorial day). So far I dont see a bill introduced by Senator Clinton or Senator McCain. Just stump speeches and TV interviews. posted 05/05/2008 at 18:40:07
If she has a pragmatic solution then what is the Senate Bill Number for the legislation that she has actually introduced in the United States Senate to make this "holiday" happen?
Talk without legislation is ...well its just talk RichLiberal.
Words do matter but if you are talking about something that requires actual changes in the law to make it happen then words dont mean much unless you legislate. Three weeks to the start of the Summer driving season (memorial day). So far I dont see a bill introduced by Senator Clinton or Senator McCain. Just stump speeches and TV interviews. posted 05/05/2008 at 18:40:07
Look I'll admit to being an Obama supporter. But if by some chance she ends up being the Democratic Candidate I will vote for her. Hell I'm so sick of how badly Bush and company have screwed things up I would vote for a potted plant if it had a (D) behind its name. I wont speak for others but Im not bashing Senator Clinton. If this proposal was a good idea I would support it. The thing that irritates me about this is that its such obvious pandering for votes.
I'll keep asking this question until one of you Clinton or McCain supporters answers it.
If its so important for us to have a Federal Gas Tax holiday then where is the legislation in the Senate to make it happen. They both keep talking but I dont see any Bill introduced in the Senate to make it happen. Whats the Senate Bill number for their proposal? Its a really simple question. I saw several interviews with both candidates on TV the last few days and none of the talking heads on TV bothered to actually ask them why they haven't introduced legislation if they think this is important for the poor folks who are suffering at the pumps?
Where's the beef (ops the bill)! posted 05/05/2008 at 17:35:40
I'll keep asking this question until one of you Clinton or McCain supporters answers it.
If its so important for us to have a Federal Gas Tax holiday then where is the legislation in the Senate to make it happen. They both keep talking but I dont see any Bill introduced in the Senate to make it happen. Whats the Senate Bill number for their proposal? Its a really simple question. I saw several interviews with both candidates on TV the last few days and none of the talking heads on TV bothered to actually ask them why they haven't introduced legislation if they think this is important for the poor folks who are suffering at the pumps?
Where's the beef (ops the bill)! posted 05/05/2008 at 17:35:40
Please for gods sakes. This is absurd. Come back and lets discuss this when Senator's McCain or Clinton have actually followed their words by introducing legislation in the Senate.
Words not followed by legislation is really nothing but pandering for votes. I'm sorry you can try and spin this anyway you want but thats the truth. An aid can draft the bill and submit it to the Senate Clerk. They could draft the bill themselves and Fax it to the Senate Clerk. So far its all just words ....no legislating. Please try and put your bias aside and actually think about that for just one second. If it were that important to them they would have introduced legislation last week when they started spouting off about this. Words not followed by actions speak volumes about how sincere they are concerning the poor folks plight at the gas pump. posted 05/05/2008 at 16:37:07
Words not followed by legislation is really nothing but pandering for votes. I'm sorry you can try and spin this anyway you want but thats the truth. An aid can draft the bill and submit it to the Senate Clerk. They could draft the bill themselves and Fax it to the Senate Clerk. So far its all just words ....no legislating. Please try and put your bias aside and actually think about that for just one second. If it were that important to them they would have introduced legislation last week when they started spouting off about this. Words not followed by actions speak volumes about how sincere they are concerning the poor folks plight at the gas pump. posted 05/05/2008 at 16:37:07
If the MSM was "honest" they would do a little research and find that there is another very important reason why this type of legislation would never pass the Congress. Do most of you out there not understand that the 18.4 cent federal gas tax doesn't all go to the Federal Highway Trust Fund to build highways and bridges? Only 60 percent actually goes to the trust fund. The other 40 percent (technically 37 percent) is used to fund general revenue projects (read "earmarks") that benefit Congressmen of all political affiliations. Some of these general revenue appropriations are for projects that are remotely related to transportation (i.e. bike trails and walking trails) and some have absolutely nothing to do with transportation (museums and federal grants to organizations in a Congressmans district). No federal gas tax revenue....no revenue for these little pet projects for three months. Never going to pass folks..even in an election year. Which explains why Senator's McCain and Clinton are "proposing" this solution but have not introduced any actual legislation in the Senate to accomplish it. posted 05/05/2008 at 15:55:52
Ok I have a real simple question for those of you on here who know more about the Clinton Campaign than I do. Where is the BILL (what is the number for the Senate Legislation to accomplish this gas tax holiday? Where is Senator McCains Senate legislation to do the same thing? I keep hearing that she and Senator McCain are "proposing" this temporary relief but so far I have searched Thomas.gov and I don't see any legislation in the Senate or the House for that matter. Lets get real folks. Neither Senator even has to be in Washington to introduce this legislation. An aid could draft the bill and take it down to the Senate Clerk. Hell they could draft the bill themselves and Fax it to the Senate Clerk. We have three weeks until the start of the summer driving season. Where's the beef (ops the bill)? So far it just sounds like sound bytes for TV interviews. You and I can't introduce Bills in the Congress but these two clowns can. If there is only talking and no legislating then it is indeed just pandering. posted 05/05/2008 at 15:15:47
Clinton Defends 'Obliterate Iran' Comment, Obama Calls It Bush-Style 'Cowboy Diplomacy'
Lets be clear what Senator Clinton said in the Penn. ABC debate
CLINTON: I think that we should be looking to create an umbrella of deterrence that goes much further than just Israel. Of course, I would make it clear to the Iranians that an attack on Israel would incur massive retaliation from the United States.
But I would do the same with other countries in the region. You can't go to the Saudis or the Kuwaitis or UAE and others who have a legitimate concern about Iran and say, well, don't acquire these weapons to defend yourself unless you're also willing to say we will provide a deterrent backup.
And we will let the Iranians know, that, yes, an attack on Israel would trigger massive retaliation. But so would an attack on those countries that are willing to go under the security umbrella and forswear their own nuclear ambitions.
Isnt that great. A whole region of wackos and she is suggesting we form a defense agreement with them against the wackos in Iran. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:23:10
CLINTON: I think that we should be looking to create an umbrella of deterrence that goes much further than just Israel. Of course, I would make it clear to the Iranians that an attack on Israel would incur massive retaliation from the United States.
But I would do the same with other countries in the region. You can't go to the Saudis or the Kuwaitis or UAE and others who have a legitimate concern about Iran and say, well, don't acquire these weapons to defend yourself unless you're also willing to say we will provide a deterrent backup.
And we will let the Iranians know, that, yes, an attack on Israel would trigger massive retaliation. But so would an attack on those countries that are willing to go under the security umbrella and forswear their own nuclear ambitions.
Isnt that great. A whole region of wackos and she is suggesting we form a defense agreement with them against the wackos in Iran. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:23:10
Ok everytime I see one of these posts I will ask the same question. Which so far nobody seems to have an answer to. If you believe that Senator Clinton or Senator McCain for that matter are really serious about this tax "holiday" ask yourself this question.
What is the Senate Bill Number(s) for the legislation that they have introduced in the United States Senate to make this holiday happen. Talk is cheap. Words are important but if you really want to change something that requires laws to be modified then it isnt done with words its done with legislation. So far a week has gone by . We have about three weeks until the official start of the Summer driving season (Memorial Day Weekend). Hmmmm no bill introduced in the Senate by either Senator.
Lest you believe that they have been to busy I might point out that they don't even have to be in Washington to introduce a bill. An Aid can draft the bill and submit it to the Senate Clerk. Hell they can draft it themselves and fax it to the Senate Clerk.
The lack of any effort for actual legislation speaks volumes about whether they are serious or this is just political pandering to grab a few votes from the uninformed. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:06:02
What is the Senate Bill Number(s) for the legislation that they have introduced in the United States Senate to make this holiday happen. Talk is cheap. Words are important but if you really want to change something that requires laws to be modified then it isnt done with words its done with legislation. So far a week has gone by . We have about three weeks until the official start of the Summer driving season (Memorial Day Weekend). Hmmmm no bill introduced in the Senate by either Senator.
Lest you believe that they have been to busy I might point out that they don't even have to be in Washington to introduce a bill. An Aid can draft the bill and submit it to the Senate Clerk. Hell they can draft it themselves and fax it to the Senate Clerk.
The lack of any effort for actual legislation speaks volumes about whether they are serious or this is just political pandering to grab a few votes from the uninformed. posted 05/06/2008 at 00:06:02
Stephen Colbert: Great Boss, Potentially A Republican?
I am a die hard supporter of Senator Obama and hope very much that I will be able to vote for him in November. By some chance Senator Clinton is the parties nominee I will gladly vote for her.
Personally I am so sick of where the Bush crowd has led our country that I would vote for a potted plant if it has a (D) behind its name. But that doesn't mean that I have never voted for a Republican.
Some of the comments in this and other threads on here are very sad indeed. They unfortunately reflect just how divisive politics in America has become. One of the many reasons I support Senator Obama is that I believe he is truly a man of integrity and intellect. Our country is in desperate need of real leadership. Perhaps he may disappoint me and turn out to be just one more politician.
I certainly hope that isn't the case.
As for Corbert I really dont care what his politics are. He is an entertainer with a TV show. The fact that his TV show sometimes conveys more truth and understanding regarding the problems we face speaks volumes about the level that so called political analysis and punditry has descended to in our country. posted 05/04/2008 at 18:47:13
Personally I am so sick of where the Bush crowd has led our country that I would vote for a potted plant if it has a (D) behind its name. But that doesn't mean that I have never voted for a Republican.
Some of the comments in this and other threads on here are very sad indeed. They unfortunately reflect just how divisive politics in America has become. One of the many reasons I support Senator Obama is that I believe he is truly a man of integrity and intellect. Our country is in desperate need of real leadership. Perhaps he may disappoint me and turn out to be just one more politician.
I certainly hope that isn't the case.
As for Corbert I really dont care what his politics are. He is an entertainer with a TV show. The fact that his TV show sometimes conveys more truth and understanding regarding the problems we face speaks volumes about the level that so called political analysis and punditry has descended to in our country. posted 05/04/2008 at 18:47:13
The Political Media Freakshow: What Went Wrong?
Ok I take back my kind words for FOX . I see now that the OBAMA speech is finished they are going to make up for showing it by giving us Hannity's America which has nothing but sound bytes from the Rev Wright. posted 05/04/2008 at 22:38:23
I stand (well actually sit) corrected CNN has now put the Obama speech at Jefferson Jackson on.
Interestingly enought I dont think they showed the Clinton Speech (perhaps Larry King reruns are just real ratings hits (smiles). posted 05/04/2008 at 22:05:37
Interestingly enought I dont think they showed the Clinton Speech (perhaps Larry King reruns are just real ratings hits (smiles). posted 05/04/2008 at 22:05:37
Another poster asked the question --- are the media stupid or are they corrupt? (the poster decided they were corrupt.
Perhaps there is a third option? Maybe they think we are stupid. And maybe in general terms they are right. If Fox puts trivial crap on the air and more people watch it than the other shows then pretty soon the other guys figure thats just the level of the American Electorate so thats what they should be putting out. Lets face it folks any notion that American voters are really interested in issue politics is ridiculous. If the talking heads put on a show with some kind of in-depth discussion of the candidates economy policies they would put most viewers to sleep or more likely cause them to reach quickly for the remote to change the channel. We have met the enemy and it is us.
Oh and I might point out in fairness as I write this I have CNN FoX and CNN International on three TV screens. CNN is showing an old Larry King fluff piece. CNN I has some story about turkeys in Africa. What does FOX have on? Why coverage (complete and uninterupted) of Senator Clinton's and Senator Obama's speech at the Jefferson Jackson dinner. So lest we come down too hard on the 'fair and balanced' ones perhaps credit where credit is due.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill posted 05/04/2008 at 21:50:43
Perhaps there is a third option? Maybe they think we are stupid. And maybe in general terms they are right. If Fox puts trivial crap on the air and more people watch it than the other shows then pretty soon the other guys figure thats just the level of the American Electorate so thats what they should be putting out. Lets face it folks any notion that American voters are really interested in issue politics is ridiculous. If the talking heads put on a show with some kind of in-depth discussion of the candidates economy policies they would put most viewers to sleep or more likely cause them to reach quickly for the remote to change the channel. We have met the enemy and it is us.
Oh and I might point out in fairness as I write this I have CNN FoX and CNN International on three TV screens. CNN is showing an old Larry King fluff piece. CNN I has some story about turkeys in Africa. What does FOX have on? Why coverage (complete and uninterupted) of Senator Clinton's and Senator Obama's speech at the Jefferson Jackson dinner. So lest we come down too hard on the 'fair and balanced' ones perhaps credit where credit is due.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill posted 05/04/2008 at 21:50:43
Pandering on Energy: Clinton/McCain--Yes, Obama--No
This is a joke right? If Senator's McCain and/or Clinton really believe that a three month break on the 18.4 cent gas tax will be helpfull then they need to quickly introduce legislation in the Senate to make it happen. They dont even have to go back to Washington. An aid could write up the bill and submit it to the Senate Clerk. Hell they could write it themselves and fax it in. Short of that I am led to believe that maybe they really dont believe what they are saying and are only trying to pander for a few cheap votes from the idiot class. It has been well established that considering that summer is the peak driving season gas prices would merely "adjust" back up unless there was a major reduction in gasoline demand which quite frankly this little stunt does nothing to encourage. The sad part is that most Americans dont even realize that only about 60 percent of that 18.4 cents is actually being used to build highways and bridges and the remaining 40 percent is stolen to fund congressional earmarks and for projects that are either remotely related to transportaion or not related at all. The really sad part is that this pandering may actually work! posted 04/30/2008 at 16:31:46
Excerpts from Hillary's Interview on The O'Reilly Factor
I was just looking at some teaser pieces from the Hillary interview (for those who don't know the interview has already happened and will be shown on Videotape on Billo's Wed and Thur shows --- hes planning on milking this one for ratings as much as possible). Anyway if the teasers are any indication it would appear to be one softball question after another to try and create some "controversial" Clinton response to Obama problems. Just what I suspected it would be. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:07:57
The reality is that these candidate interviews are just an ego trip for whatever talking head on whatever network happens to get them. Billo is probably really pi**ed that Obama went with Wallace and Major Garrett (who is only a lowlife Correspondent and not a real talking head).
He will end up being a puss (just like Wallace was with Obama). After all Bill's normal interview 'success' is usually based on three factors (none of which apply to Senator Clinton)
1. Many of the folks that he gets on his show to do attack dog interviews with are really over the top morons to begin with who offer little factual or verbal challenge (even for Bill).
2. Bill's normal bombastic style often ends up drawing his guests into the same verbal gutter.
3. On the off chance that he gets somebody on who has the factual and verbal skill to try and present an alternate viewpoint he has the ultimate trump card. He controls the microphone. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:41:02
He will end up being a puss (just like Wallace was with Obama). After all Bill's normal interview 'success' is usually based on three factors (none of which apply to Senator Clinton)
1. Many of the folks that he gets on his show to do attack dog interviews with are really over the top morons to begin with who offer little factual or verbal challenge (even for Bill).
2. Bill's normal bombastic style often ends up drawing his guests into the same verbal gutter.
3. On the off chance that he gets somebody on who has the factual and verbal skill to try and present an alternate viewpoint he has the ultimate trump card. He controls the microphone. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:41:02
Gas Tax Holiday Splits Clinton And Obama: Who's Right?
Why? Maybe gas is not expensive enought yet? From where I'm sitting $4.00 a gallon gas seems down right cheap. Here in Germany there would be a damn national holiday if gas ever got that cheap. Right now its about 1.50 euros per liter (3.7 liters to the gallon) . So we are talking about 5.75 euros per gallon. At the current exchange rate that would translate to about $8.60 per gallon. You all should be quite happy with your "cheap" gas. posted 04/30/2008 at 16:02:03
She or John dont have to leave the campaign. Quite honestly they could get and aid to draft the legislation and take it down to the Senate Clerk. Hell they could draft it themselves and fax it in. But you are right. This is simple pandering to get a few idiot voters. And the sad part is that it will probably work. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:19:08
Good God! Dont you people read the previous posts at all? This material has been covered over and over. HK wants the Oil Companies to cover the bill? Well ain't that great. I want a winning power ball ticket but I'm probably not going to get one anymore than I will get Senator Clinton or Senator McCain to actually introduce REAL Legislation into the Senate to make the things they WANT really happen. If they don't even bother to go through the formality of having an aid draft a bill and run down to the Senate Clerk and submit it then I can only draw the conclusion that they dont really mean what they are saying. Am I somehow missing something here? posted 04/30/2008 at 13:32:10
I'll give you one more reason why there wont' be a suspension of the 18 cent federal gas tax.
Guess what folks. Any of you who actually believe that ALL of that 18.4 cents is put into the trust fund for highway and bridge constuction are living in a dream world. Almost 40 percent of that tax has been stolen for general revenue projects or to fund earmarks that are either remotely related to transportation or in some cases not related at all. Were they to suspend this tax collection for even three months where would they find the money to pay for some museum in some congressional district? posted 04/30/2008 at 12:04:44
Guess what folks. Any of you who actually believe that ALL of that 18.4 cents is put into the trust fund for highway and bridge constuction are living in a dream world. Almost 40 percent of that tax has been stolen for general revenue projects or to fund earmarks that are either remotely related to transportation or in some cases not related at all. Were they to suspend this tax collection for even three months where would they find the money to pay for some museum in some congressional district? posted 04/30/2008 at 12:04:44
gotalife
The last sentence of your post speaks volumes about your economic understanding so I'm going to try and make this real simple.
Three of the four things on Senator Clintons web link require Congressional Action and the fourth requires Executive Action. I dont see where she or Senator McCain have introduced Legislation in the Senate (they dont even have to be in Washington to do that -- an aid could draft up the bill and run it down to the Senate clerk). So short of that I think they are just pandering to idiots for a few votes. The last item could be done with a stroke of a pen by Bush but I wont hold my breath. Hillary or John are not currently the President so it would be a bit more difficult for them. Please try and think just a bit about what these people say. We are talking about an immediate problem and you actually believe that these clowns have some intention of doing the legislative leadership work required to even begin to start the process. posted 04/30/2008 at 10:23:03
The last sentence of your post speaks volumes about your economic understanding so I'm going to try and make this real simple.
Three of the four things on Senator Clintons web link require Congressional Action and the fourth requires Executive Action. I dont see where she or Senator McCain have introduced Legislation in the Senate (they dont even have to be in Washington to do that -- an aid could draft up the bill and run it down to the Senate clerk). So short of that I think they are just pandering to idiots for a few votes. The last item could be done with a stroke of a pen by Bush but I wont hold my breath. Hillary or John are not currently the President so it would be a bit more difficult for them. Please try and think just a bit about what these people say. We are talking about an immediate problem and you actually believe that these clowns have some intention of doing the legislative leadership work required to even begin to start the process. posted 04/30/2008 at 10:23:03
What can I say. As Obama said it much better than I:
"Once we had 'driven the bus into the ditch,' there were only so many ways we could get out. The question is, who is making the decision initially to drive the bus into the ditch?" posted 04/30/2008 at 06:16:39
"Once we had 'driven the bus into the ditch,' there were only so many ways we could get out. The question is, who is making the decision initially to drive the bus into the ditch?" posted 04/30/2008 at 06:16:39
Why would you possibly think that will happen. Do you see any of the " viable" candidates running for President who are actually addressing fiscal reality in any kind of adult way (well I suppose Ron Paul tried to but most dismissed him as an old flake).
Most folks seem to be attracted to the idea of something for nothing as long as they are the ones who are getting the something. If you all happen to already have grandkids make sure and thank them for your $600 check and remind them to thank the kids that they will eventually have.
Since they are the ones who ultimately will have to figure out how to pay for our greed its the least we can do. posted 04/30/2008 at 02:28:23
Most folks seem to be attracted to the idea of something for nothing as long as they are the ones who are getting the something. If you all happen to already have grandkids make sure and thank them for your $600 check and remind them to thank the kids that they will eventually have.
Since they are the ones who ultimately will have to figure out how to pay for our greed its the least we can do. posted 04/30/2008 at 02:28:23
Im not sure if we are f**ked quite yet. I guess I'm naive enough to still believe some of that stuff they taught us in Civics Class (do they still teach civics in school?).
But you are correct when you suggest that none of the clowns running for President (including the clown I hope to vote for) have any intention of actually discussing fiscal reality with the American Electorate. Any candidate trying to have an honest adult conversation with the public about such things would most certainly quickly discover that its the kiss of death if you really want to be elected.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill
(in a recent survey 23 percent of Englishmen thought Churchill was a fictional character) posted 04/30/2008 at 00:35:28
But you are correct when you suggest that none of the clowns running for President (including the clown I hope to vote for) have any intention of actually discussing fiscal reality with the American Electorate. Any candidate trying to have an honest adult conversation with the public about such things would most certainly quickly discover that its the kiss of death if you really want to be elected.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill
(in a recent survey 23 percent of Englishmen thought Churchill was a fictional character) posted 04/30/2008 at 00:35:28
I'm quite aware of the fact thats its a fraud. I was 'subtlely' trying to suggest this reality to TXFemmom. posted 04/30/2008 at 00:14:55
And Senator's McCain and Clinton rushed right back to Washington to introduce the necessary legislation for this Windfall profits Tax on big oil. Ops I forgot they were too busy out on the Campaign trail to get around to actually legislating. Maybe the Bush administration will push for its immediate introduction? Yeah and pigs will fly. posted 04/30/2008 at 00:08:06
Of course the panderering will probably work. After all we are talking about the American Electorate who seem to be wowed anytime they think they are getting something for nothing.
I don't recall any general outrage when the Stimulus Package rolled through Congress. Our noble leaders from both parties were more than happy to vote for the ultimate sellout to our grandkids so we all could get $600 checks to buy a new Plasma TV with. Most Americans seem to think that the 185 Billion bucks needed to pay for this little treat is coming from the tooth fairy. Most Americans don't seem to know that we continue to fight two wars on the financial backs of our grandkids. What the 60 Billion dollar supplemental war appropriations are just put on the National Credit Card?? We never knew.
God our grandkids are gonna hate us someday. Probably will send us to the Soylent Green Factory and I for one won't blame them one bit. posted 04/29/2008 at 23:25:37
I don't recall any general outrage when the Stimulus Package rolled through Congress. Our noble leaders from both parties were more than happy to vote for the ultimate sellout to our grandkids so we all could get $600 checks to buy a new Plasma TV with. Most Americans seem to think that the 185 Billion bucks needed to pay for this little treat is coming from the tooth fairy. Most Americans don't seem to know that we continue to fight two wars on the financial backs of our grandkids. What the 60 Billion dollar supplemental war appropriations are just put on the National Credit Card?? We never knew.
God our grandkids are gonna hate us someday. Probably will send us to the Soylent Green Factory and I for one won't blame them one bit. posted 04/29/2008 at 23:25:37
Barack, Do You Think We Could Just Be Friends?
Sorry for the repeat. Apparantly I had the auto pilot on also. (smiles) posted 04/29/2008 at 22:53:47
Do you have this post on auto pilot?
Since your post doesn't make it clear lets point out that the One million $ request for the University of Chicago Hospital was NOT approved. So if your suggesting that there was some sort of "Quid Pro Quo" between the University and Obama's wife it obviously didnt work out to well since they didnt get the money.
Secondly if you have a good reason why expansion of a Hospital that serves much of Chicago (that is part of the state he represents by the way) is a BAD thing then I would really like to hear it. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:07:32
Since your post doesn't make it clear lets point out that the One million $ request for the University of Chicago Hospital was NOT approved. So if your suggesting that there was some sort of "Quid Pro Quo" between the University and Obama's wife it obviously didnt work out to well since they didnt get the money.
Secondly if you have a good reason why expansion of a Hospital that serves much of Chicago (that is part of the state he represents by the way) is a BAD thing then I would really like to hear it. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:07:32
You seem to have this little post on Auto Pilot for heavens sake.
Since your post doesn't make it clear we need to point out that the 1 million request for the University of Chicago Hospital was NOT approved. So if you are suggesting that this was some kind of "Quid Pro Quo" between the University and Obama's wife then it obviously didnt work out too well since they didn't get the appropriation.
Secondly if you can come up with some reason why expansion of a Hospital that serves much of Chicago (that is part of the state he represents in case you didnt know that) is a BAD thing I would certainly be interested in knowing what it is. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:00:45
Since your post doesn't make it clear we need to point out that the 1 million request for the University of Chicago Hospital was NOT approved. So if you are suggesting that this was some kind of "Quid Pro Quo" between the University and Obama's wife then it obviously didnt work out too well since they didn't get the appropriation.
Secondly if you can come up with some reason why expansion of a Hospital that serves much of Chicago (that is part of the state he represents in case you didnt know that) is a BAD thing I would certainly be interested in knowing what it is. posted 04/29/2008 at 22:00:45
Hillary Clinton To Face Bill O'Reilly On "The Factor"
Was just watching some teasers from a FOX program for this interview (for those that are not aware the interview has already happened and will be a videotape when its aired on Billo's program). Just as I suspected Billo seems to be spending his time serving up softballs for Hillary to hit out of the park about what she thinks about Obama's problems. posted 04/30/2008 at 14:30:07
Why would anyone consider it a risk for Senator Clinton to appear on "The Factor"?
Bill's 'success' and reputation as a tough interviewer is based on three things (none of which will apply to Senator Clinton)
1. He often gets total over the top morons on who offer little factual competition or debate skills.
2. His bombastic style generally ends up drawing guests who he disagrees with right down
into the verbal gutter with him.
3. If by chance a guest does have valid points to make or has the verbal skill to present a calm reasoned argument then Billo has the ultimate trump card. He controls the microphone and he controls the time allocation for guests to explain their point of view.
He won't attack Senator Clinton anymore than Wallace attacked Senator Obama. posted 04/29/2008 at 16:02:09
Bill's 'success' and reputation as a tough interviewer is based on three things (none of which will apply to Senator Clinton)
1. He often gets total over the top morons on who offer little factual competition or debate skills.
2. His bombastic style generally ends up drawing guests who he disagrees with right down
into the verbal gutter with him.
3. If by chance a guest does have valid points to make or has the verbal skill to present a calm reasoned argument then Billo has the ultimate trump card. He controls the microphone and he controls the time allocation for guests to explain their point of view.
He won't attack Senator Clinton anymore than Wallace attacked Senator Obama. posted 04/29/2008 at 16:02:09
Did North Carolina Governor Use Gay Slur In Front Of Clinton?
Look I am about as much of an OBAMA fan as there is but folks really need to lighten up on this one. Whatever the Governor was trying to say he certainly didnt say it very well and quite frankly I suspect the feminist crowd should probably be more upset than the gays about his "strong woman" reference to Hillary. That being said she really isn't responsible for the idiots they elect in NC. posted 04/30/2008 at 14:48:57
Militiamen ambush drives back US patrol in Sadr City
Troubledgoodangel writes: "If I were the commander, I would have built several tunnels to Sadr City, and would have attacked them from abehind, from all sides! Why not build tunnels now, to avoid civilian casualties? This is a commando job than needs to be done, or else America will continue to be a sitting duck!"
Good Grief have you ever been to Sadr City? Well I have many times. Heres a Sat Photo of the area:
http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.383293&lon=44.449224&z=14&l=0&m=s&v=1
Think the old South Bronx (assuming you are familiar with what that use to look like) with about four times the population (about two million), sporatic electrical service, open sewers for sanitation, trash everywhere. A vast urban environment where the bad guys have unlimited rundown buildings to hide in among the civilian population. If you think that "commando raids" in that kind of environment would be effective then you obviously have no understanding of military tactics at all. posted 04/29/2008 at 19:34:36
Good Grief have you ever been to Sadr City? Well I have many times. Heres a Sat Photo of the area:
http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.383293&lon=44.449224&z=14&l=0&m=s&v=1
Think the old South Bronx (assuming you are familiar with what that use to look like) with about four times the population (about two million), sporatic electrical service, open sewers for sanitation, trash everywhere. A vast urban environment where the bad guys have unlimited rundown buildings to hide in among the civilian population. If you think that "commando raids" in that kind of environment would be effective then you obviously have no understanding of military tactics at all. posted 04/29/2008 at 19:34:36
Why Jeremiah Wright Is Willing To Destroy Barack Obama; This Campaign Really Is Generational
The problem is that Obama doesn't control the media coverage. The Wright story is simple minded enough that it fits right into the dumbed down level that passes for political punditry these days. Its not going away until the press finds some other sophmoric political story to fixate on.
He needs to hold a press conference and let the press vultures ask questions about this and other 'issues' (his flag pins his putting his hand over his heart, his being a Muslim, his middle name etc etc etc). He needs to publicly state that this press conference will last as long as those present wish to ask questions and will be restricted to only questions that do not actually involve complicated policy matters that might really be important to the future of the United States under his leadership.
Perhaps some town hall meetings that are filmed and put on the internet where people can ask the same kind of stupid questions. I dont know quite how to set up such an event where we can only invite the Nash McCabe voters to attend but the town halls need to exclude anyone who actually already supports the Senator. Once these events have taken place he can simply refer people to the UTUBE archives and the transcripts available on his website and state that we are now moving on to discussions for the "adult" voters of America who are actually concerned about their countries future.
tongue in cheek alert posted 04/28/2008 at 23:55:32
He needs to hold a press conference and let the press vultures ask questions about this and other 'issues' (his flag pins his putting his hand over his heart, his being a Muslim, his middle name etc etc etc). He needs to publicly state that this press conference will last as long as those present wish to ask questions and will be restricted to only questions that do not actually involve complicated policy matters that might really be important to the future of the United States under his leadership.
Perhaps some town hall meetings that are filmed and put on the internet where people can ask the same kind of stupid questions. I dont know quite how to set up such an event where we can only invite the Nash McCabe voters to attend but the town halls need to exclude anyone who actually already supports the Senator. Once these events have taken place he can simply refer people to the UTUBE archives and the transcripts available on his website and state that we are now moving on to discussions for the "adult" voters of America who are actually concerned about their countries future.
tongue in cheek alert posted 04/28/2008 at 23:55:32
Wright is a distraction for the Obama Campaign. I can listen to Wright and understand where he is coming from. I can listen to Wright and even find areas where I agree with him. Wright is not the loon that much of the media has tried to characterize him as. But he is still a major distraction for the message that Obama is trying to convey to the American public.
Earlier tonight I had three different news networks on at the same time (Fox CNN and CNN International) and all I saw was Rev. Wright on the TV screens. Every minute that Wright takes up on those TV screens is a minute that Obama doesn't have to convince Americans that he is indeed the best choice to lead us in the next four years. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:23:17
Earlier tonight I had three different news networks on at the same time (Fox CNN and CNN International) and all I saw was Rev. Wright on the TV screens. Every minute that Wright takes up on those TV screens is a minute that Obama doesn't have to convince Americans that he is indeed the best choice to lead us in the next four years. posted 04/28/2008 at 23:23:17
LA Times: Did The US Photoshop Syrian Nuke Photos?
I guess I fail to see the significance of this debate. Of course this is not raw imagery from a reconnaissance satellite. These photos don't show up in 3D format. This photo has been enhanced. So what? Anybody who has experience with photo analysis knows that these photos are often modified as a 3D enhancement will sometimes show details not apparent in the raw image. posted 04/29/2008 at 01:54:07
Obama Adds Populist Rhetoric To Stump Speech
Good grief you are going to base your vote for President on flag pins? (your not really Nash McCabe out there in PA are you?)
Go do a google or yahoo image search on John McCain or Hillary Clinton and see if you can find a photo of either one of them with a flag pin on. This is so stupid I want to beat my head against a wall everytime I hear somebody like you.
The hand over the heart thing has been beat to death on the internet for months. It has been clearly explained that it wasnt the Pledge of Allegiance and there have been all kinds of videos on UTUBE showing Senator Obama reciting the Pledge with his hand over his heart. For you not to know all this suggests that you either don't bother to do any research before you form your opinions or you simply are looking for excuses to base your vote on and dont want to be bothered with any facts. Im sure you think he's a Muslim too! posted 04/28/2008 at 19:44:25
Go do a google or yahoo image search on John McCain or Hillary Clinton and see if you can find a photo of either one of them with a flag pin on. This is so stupid I want to beat my head against a wall everytime I hear somebody like you.
The hand over the heart thing has been beat to death on the internet for months. It has been clearly explained that it wasnt the Pledge of Allegiance and there have been all kinds of videos on UTUBE showing Senator Obama reciting the Pledge with his hand over his heart. For you not to know all this suggests that you either don't bother to do any research before you form your opinions or you simply are looking for excuses to base your vote on and dont want to be bothered with any facts. Im sure you think he's a Muslim too! posted 04/28/2008 at 19:44:25
McCains Keeps All Assets In Cindy's Name (Except One Checking Account)
No homes interest deductions no investment income disclosure on his income tax return. But that doesnt keep him from taking a $96,000 deduction for charitable contributions (this accounts for 80 percent of his itemized deductions on his 2006 schedule A). And where did those charitable contributions go?
They went to the John and Cindy McCain Foundation. Coincidentally that same year the McCain Foundation donated about $93,000 to the Xavier Preparatory school, the Brophy College Preparatory school and Christ Lutheran School (three private schools in Phoeniz Az.
What do these three schools have in common?
Why they are all schools that McCains Children attend or have attended. If you look at the tax returns for the McCain Foundation for the last 6 years you will find that the Foundation has donated more that $500,000 to these schools. So the good Senator is taking a tax writeoff (one that saved him over $20,000 in income tax alone in 2006) to support elite preparatory schools that his children attend.
This is all quite legal under IRS regulations. But it speaks volumes about the priorities that the McCain's have when it comes to charitable donations. posted 04/28/2008 at 18:59:06
They went to the John and Cindy McCain Foundation. Coincidentally that same year the McCain Foundation donated about $93,000 to the Xavier Preparatory school, the Brophy College Preparatory school and Christ Lutheran School (three private schools in Phoeniz Az.
What do these three schools have in common?
Why they are all schools that McCains Children attend or have attended. If you look at the tax returns for the McCain Foundation for the last 6 years you will find that the Foundation has donated more that $500,000 to these schools. So the good Senator is taking a tax writeoff (one that saved him over $20,000 in income tax alone in 2006) to support elite preparatory schools that his children attend.
This is all quite legal under IRS regulations. But it speaks volumes about the priorities that the McCain's have when it comes to charitable donations. posted 04/28/2008 at 18:59:06
Bushgirls
I'm sure you felt exactly the same way back in 2004 when the GOP repeatedly hammered Senator Kerry for not releasing his wifes tax returns. Of course ultimately they did partially release the returns. Sounds like its time for the same standard to be required of Senator McCain. posted 04/28/2008 at 18:42:49
I'm sure you felt exactly the same way back in 2004 when the GOP repeatedly hammered Senator Kerry for not releasing his wifes tax returns. Of course ultimately they did partially release the returns. Sounds like its time for the same standard to be required of Senator McCain. posted 04/28/2008 at 18:42:49
MoveOn: Obama Got Outfoxed
You may be quite correct. There are some members of the American Electorate who will base their vote on the eloquent speech and the "hopeful" slogans. Hey welcome to the world of modern day politics. There are also many voters who intend to vote for John McCain based solely on the impression that he is a "war hero" and his image as a maverick.
If you want to win the Presidency you need a to attract a certain percentage of the uniformed or single issue crowd to have any reasonable chance. The idea that Americans as a whole really care about "issue politics" is rediculous. Thats why you see so little of it on talking head programs on cable news. Any kind of in depth discussion of a candidates economic policy merely puts most Americans to sleep or more likely causes them to push the channel change button on their TV sets.
The Democratic Parties chance of winning in November will probably rely on the simple notion of how well they sell the idea that John McCain is 1. a continuation of Bush 2.that he's too old for the job. Whether either one of those things is even true is irrelevant. The deciding majority is quite frankly too uninterested or too uninformed to care about complicated issues. posted 05/04/2008 at 19:49:07
If you want to win the Presidency you need a to attract a certain percentage of the uniformed or single issue crowd to have any reasonable chance. The idea that Americans as a whole really care about "issue politics" is rediculous. Thats why you see so little of it on talking head programs on cable news. Any kind of in depth discussion of a candidates economic policy merely puts most Americans to sleep or more likely causes them to push the channel change button on their TV sets.
The Democratic Parties chance of winning in November will probably rely on the simple notion of how well they sell the idea that John McCain is 1. a continuation of Bush 2.that he's too old for the job. Whether either one of those things is even true is irrelevant. The deciding majority is quite frankly too uninterested or too uninformed to care about complicated issues. posted 05/04/2008 at 19:49:07
Some of you folks need to spend less time on here and talk to more conservatives. I happen to work in an environment (the US Military) where I have the opportunity to chat with a lot of people who consider themselves conservative. I have spoken to quite a few people who actually saw the FOX interview and guess what? To a man (woman) they were actually impressed with Obama. Does that mean they will vote for him in November? No probably not (although I have several months yet to try and change their positions so there's always hope). But I think he might have actually put some seeds of doubt in their little minds. And thats not a bad thing. posted 04/28/2008 at 21:53:51
MSNBC Admits Wright Soundbytes Misrepresents His Message, Then Do It Anyway
Look its not just MSNBC. I'm sitting here right now with Fox and CNN and CNN International up on three different TV screens. All I see is Wright. Wright may not be the wild eyed loon that people took him for from the 20 second soundbytes. The fact that Cable TV put his speech in Detroit up and substantial portions of his National Press Club remarks on probably helped his image among some people. But the bottom line is that he is a distraction for the Obama Campaign. Every minute that Wright is on the screen is one less minute that Obama is on the screen and thats simply not good for Obama. Really don't know what Wright was thinking. posted 04/28/2008 at 18:22:18
McCain calls Obama insensitive to poor people
Link to the NY Times article on Clinton Foundation contributions.
http://tinyurl.com/59djek posted 04/28/2008 at 01:35:36
http://tinyurl.com/59djek posted 04/28/2008 at 01:35:36
This coming from a guy who donated a quarter of his income to charity last year. Sounds really generous doesnt it? Problem is that the money went to the McCain Foundation. If you look at the tax returns for the McCain Foundation for the last seven years you find $500,000 in donations to:
Xavier College Preparatory
Brophy College Prep
Christ Lutheran School
What do these private schools have in common?
Why they are all private schools that his children attend or have attended.
The Senator is taking tax breaks supporting elite private schools for his kids.
All Perfectly Legal but.... posted 04/28/2008 at 00:34:06
Xavier College Preparatory
Brophy College Prep
Christ Lutheran School
What do these private schools have in common?
Why they are all private schools that his children attend or have attended.
The Senator is taking tax breaks supporting elite private schools for his kids.
All Perfectly Legal but.... posted 04/28/2008 at 00:34:06
Barack Obama On Fox News Sunday: Watch Video
Yes absolutely untrue! I'm watching Fox right now in Germany. posted 04/27/2008 at 20:49:45
Hopefully Obama will reach of few of the Fox viewing audience that still attempt to fomulate an independent thought. For many I fear there is really little hope. They will probably come to the conclusion that Wallace is really a closet liberal like his old man and was being far to easy on BO. After all Wallace has already offended the hard core Fox views by taking the Fox and Friends bunch to task. posted 04/27/2008 at 19:11:51
So am I to gather Jeers that you think that your Presidential Vote should go to somebody who wears a flag pin? If thats the case I am really curious who you intend to vote for?
Go do a google or yahoo image search for John McCain or Hillary Clinton and see if you can find a photo of either wearing a flag pin on their lapel. If thats the criteria that you are going to judge the next President by it appears that you don't really have any viable candidates to vote for. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:59:43
Go do a google or yahoo image search for John McCain or Hillary Clinton and see if you can find a photo of either wearing a flag pin on their lapel. If thats the criteria that you are going to judge the next President by it appears that you don't really have any viable candidates to vote for. posted 04/27/2008 at 18:59:43
The Procession
Is reading a problem for you Paul or do you just not understand what the term "deployed" means? posted 05/04/2008 at 01:39:11
McCain Exploited Legal Loophole To Use Wife's Jet On The Cheap
Well for starters I suspect that his support among members of the military will dwindle once they figure out his position on the New GI bill legislation in Congress (S.22). The Bill currently has 56 Senate Cosponsors (Senator McCain not being one of them).
McCain indicated he would offer some sort of alternative to the legislation to address Bush administration concerns that expanding the GI Bill could lead more members of the military to get out of the service.
So what is Senator (I support the troops) McCain saying. I support the troops but I certainly wouldn't want to give them decent enough educational benefits to allow them to actually get out of the service and afford to get an education. Hell why should he care. His education such as it was (finishing fifth from last in his 889 member Naval Academy class doesn't suggest he took his educational opportunity all that seriously does it) was paid for by the tax payers. His admission to the Academy to begin with seemed to primarily be due to the fact that his Daddy and Grandpa were both four star admirals.
Anolther guy born with a silver spoon who got the legacy admission treatment at a top grade school. Sound like any other President we know? posted 04/27/2008 at 20:04:45
McCain indicated he would offer some sort of alternative to the legislation to address Bush administration concerns that expanding the GI Bill could lead more members of the military to get out of the service.
So what is Senator (I support the troops) McCain saying. I support the troops but I certainly wouldn't want to give them decent enough educational benefits to allow them to actually get out of the service and afford to get an education. Hell why should he care. His education such as it was (finishing fifth from last in his 889 member Naval Academy class doesn't suggest he took his educational opportunity all that seriously does it) was paid for by the tax payers. His admission to the Academy to begin with seemed to primarily be due to the fact that his Daddy and Grandpa were both four star admirals.
Anolther guy born with a silver spoon who got the legacy admission treatment at a top grade school. Sound like any other President we know? posted 04/27/2008 at 20:04:45
Democrats Fear Clinton's Attacks May Cause Racial Backlash
Personally I would prefer that my Supreme Court be made up of people who didn't flunk the D.C. Bar exam but thats just being petty no doubt.
As for the more serious point that you allude to:
I fear that anyone who wins the Presidency in 2008 might have to face the possibility of being a one term office holder. The current administration has managed to screw up so many things (both foreign and domestic) in the last eight years. if President McCain/Obama/Clinton really aspire to try and solve some of these problems I suspect they are going to have to try and sell the American people on some most unpleasant medicine that will probably be an irritation to both liberals and conservatives.
I can only hope that Americans are secretly willing to make sacrifices. Perhaps we are and we just didn't know it because Bush and Company never asked us to. posted 04/27/2008 at 21:47:01
As for the more serious point that you allude to:
I fear that anyone who wins the Presidency in 2008 might have to face the possibility of being a one term office holder. The current administration has managed to screw up so many things (both foreign and domestic) in the last eight years. if President McCain/Obama/Clinton really aspire to try and solve some of these problems I suspect they are going to have to try and sell the American people on some most unpleasant medicine that will probably be an irritation to both liberals and conservatives.
I can only hope that Americans are secretly willing to make sacrifices. Perhaps we are and we just didn't know it because Bush and Company never asked us to. posted 04/27/2008 at 21:47:01
Also not mentioned in the ABC news voter totals:
ABC gives OBAMA zero votes in Michigan ( his name was not on the ballot).
However it was well known at the time of the primary that people were voting 'Uncommitted' in Michigan for the reason that Obama's name was not on the ballot. Obvously its impossible to know just what percentage of 40 percent 'uncommitted' voters were really voting for Obama without doing a survey of every person who voted that way. But just for fun Obama would only need 50 percent of those voters to overtake the Clinton popular vote total. Of course its ridiculous to even give her any votes from Michigan when her major opponent was not on the Ballot.
The ABC totals also do not include results from Iowa, Nevada, Washington, and Maine, which have not released popular vote totals. posted 04/26/2008 at 20:24:58
ABC gives OBAMA zero votes in Michigan ( his name was not on the ballot).
However it was well known at the time of the primary that people were voting 'Uncommitted' in Michigan for the reason that Obama's name was not on the ballot. Obvously its impossible to know just what percentage of 40 percent 'uncommitted' voters were really voting for Obama without doing a survey of every person who voted that way. But just for fun Obama would only need 50 percent of those voters to overtake the Clinton popular vote total. Of course its ridiculous to even give her any votes from Michigan when her major opponent was not on the Ballot.
The ABC totals also do not include results from Iowa, Nevada, Washington, and Maine, which have not released popular vote totals. posted 04/26/2008 at 20:24:58
Here I'll tinyurl the thing for you and make it real simple.
http://tinyurl.com/566nx8 posted 04/26/2008 at 18:56:28
http://tinyurl.com/566nx8 posted 04/26/2008 at 18:56:28
Sometimes you have to be smarter than the computer Erik.
The link for that column didn't extend all the way to the end of the hyperlink.
You have to copy and paste all of the line in that case. All the way to the end of the word 'column'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped0427chapmanapr27,0,729175.column posted 04/26/2008 at 18:50:35
The link for that column didn't extend all the way to the end of the hyperlink.
You have to copy and paste all of the line in that case. All the way to the end of the word 'column'
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-oped0427chapmanapr27,0,729175.column posted 04/26/2008 at 18:50:35
Pennsylvania Democrats for McCain!
Personally I'm so sick of the party of Bush that I would vote for a potted plant in this election if it had a (D) behind its name!
But please don't be taken in by the idea that ANY of the people currently running for President are actually telling you the truth about the problems we face in America or what we realistically need to do to begin to solve those problems. Obama came dangerously close the other night in the ABC debate while answering a question from Gibson about increasing the Social Security (payroll tax) witholding cutoff for people making more that $100K. He actually started to make the comment that "you don't get something for nothing" but fortunately Gibson interrupted him before he could finish the thought. I fear that most of us are unwilling or unable to make the sacrifices that will be needed no matter who the winner is in November. We have met the enemy and it is us.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill posted 04/24/2008 at 00:08:13
But please don't be taken in by the idea that ANY of the people currently running for President are actually telling you the truth about the problems we face in America or what we realistically need to do to begin to solve those problems. Obama came dangerously close the other night in the ABC debate while answering a question from Gibson about increasing the Social Security (payroll tax) witholding cutoff for people making more that $100K. He actually started to make the comment that "you don't get something for nothing" but fortunately Gibson interrupted him before he could finish the thought. I fear that most of us are unwilling or unable to make the sacrifices that will be needed no matter who the winner is in November. We have met the enemy and it is us.
The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. ...
Winston Churchill posted 04/24/2008 at 00:08:13
How About If Members Of Congress Forgo Free Health Care Until The Rest of Us Get it Too?
I don't want to spoil your little rant but members of Congress do not have FREE healthcare.
They are eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (as are all Federal employees). While this plan is a very good plan and while its most certainly subsidized by you and me it isn't free. posted 04/23/2008 at 01:46:57
They are eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (as are all Federal employees). While this plan is a very good plan and while its most certainly subsidized by you and me it isn't free. posted 04/23/2008 at 01:46:57
Russert v. ABC: Steel Cage Stupidity Death Match
I too was some amazed that Axelrod didn't make more of an effort to correct Russert's question?
The only conclusion I can come up with is that he figures its a loser either way. Technically Obama was incorrect whether it was the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem. Technically if you go by the picture all of them were incorrect in not facing the flag (although its difficult in both the still picture and the video to tell how many flags were on display). In Obama's defense he appears to be the only one who was actually attempting to sing the National Anthem (a rather difficult chore I mignt add considering the redention that was being sung at the time).
Unfortunately all this crap actually seems to be 'important' to the Nash McCabe type voters of America and improperly honoring the Pledge of Allegiance is somehow worse than the National Anthem in their viewpoint (probably because so many people fail to follow the requirements at your average football or baseball game). The whole flag pin thing is really beyond my understanding however. If one does an image search on Yahoo for Hillary Clinton or John McCain I dont think you will find one photo where either one is wearing a flag pin.
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. ..."
Winston Churchill posted 04/21/2008 at 15:59:24
The only conclusion I can come up with is that he figures its a loser either way. Technically Obama was incorrect whether it was the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem. Technically if you go by the picture all of them were incorrect in not facing the flag (although its difficult in both the still picture and the video to tell how many flags were on display). In Obama's defense he appears to be the only one who was actually attempting to sing the National Anthem (a rather difficult chore I mignt add considering the redention that was being sung at the time).
Unfortunately all this crap actually seems to be 'important' to the Nash McCabe type voters of America and improperly honoring the Pledge of Allegiance is somehow worse than the National Anthem in their viewpoint (probably because so many people fail to follow the requirements at your average football or baseball game). The whole flag pin thing is really beyond my understanding however. If one does an image search on Yahoo for Hillary Clinton or John McCain I dont think you will find one photo where either one is wearing a flag pin.
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. ..."
Winston Churchill posted 04/21/2008 at 15:59:24
Far More Than "Bitter": Message from a Small Town Pennsylvanian
SKayum writes: "So however earnest the Nash McNabes (sic) of America are with whatever agendas they have, they all fit into the agenda to get Obama elected very well indeed."
Please forgive me for not quite understanding what your point is suppose to be in that sentence. Are you suggesting that ABC found this poor woman in order to advance Obama's race to the Presidency?
Are you suggesting that Nash McCabe is a walking poster child for exactly what Obama was talking about in San Francisco (unfortunately inarticulately)?
As much as I may feel sorry for people like Nash McCabe my anger (even 'bitterness') gets the better of me! She is a perfect example of the kind of mentality that gave us the disaster of the last two terms of George W. Bush (and unfortunately has the potential to give us a third Bush term with Senator McCain.
So I'll save my true compassion for people like Mrs. Smithwick. She at least seems to know which way the wind is blowing in our country (and she didn't even need a weatherman to figure it out).
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter."
-Winston Churchill posted 04/19/2008 at 00:22:45
Please forgive me for not quite understanding what your point is suppose to be in that sentence. Are you suggesting that ABC found this poor woman in order to advance Obama's race to the Presidency?
Are you suggesting that Nash McCabe is a walking poster child for exactly what Obama was talking about in San Francisco (unfortunately inarticulately)?
As much as I may feel sorry for people like Nash McCabe my anger (even 'bitterness') gets the better of me! She is a perfect example of the kind of mentality that gave us the disaster of the last two terms of George W. Bush (and unfortunately has the potential to give us a third Bush term with Senator McCain.
So I'll save my true compassion for people like Mrs. Smithwick. She at least seems to know which way the wind is blowing in our country (and she didn't even need a weatherman to figure it out).
"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter."
-Winston Churchill posted 04/19/2008 at 00:22:45
Obama's Ayers Issue
Look I don't give a damn about Bill Ayers Reading his book I get the impression that he is still a sanctimonious self serving jerk who is far too impressed with his own sense of self importance. But please dont minimize what this man was a party to. Do you know what these people were planning to do when through their own ineptness they managed to kill three of their own members. Their intention was to detonate a nail bomb at a noncommissioned officers dance at Fort Dix. It was only through fate that they didnt manage to kill someone (besides themselves).
Personally I believe that the Obama Ayers connection is a nonstory but please don't try to make the Bill Ayers of the 60's and 70's into some kind of hero. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:43:56
Personally I believe that the Obama Ayers connection is a nonstory but please don't try to make the Bill Ayers of the 60's and 70's into some kind of hero. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:43:56
Richard Quest, CNN Reporter, Arrested On Drug Charges
He's much more of a fixture on CNN International. Not so much on CNN US. He always does appear just a bit "hyper" onair so maybe this explains it. I do find his reports entertaining however. posted 04/18/2008 at 18:17:19
What Everybody -- Pro and Con -- Missed About the Debates (Plus, a Fun Pop Quiz!)
This flag pin crap takes the cake! No Senator McCain is not wearing a flag pin.
Just for fun go to YAHOO and do a seach on John McCain and select an Image Search.
See if you can find a photo of the Senator with a flag pin on his Lapel. posted 04/18/2008 at 19:54:26
Just for fun go to YAHOO and do a seach on John McCain and select an Image Search.
See if you can find a photo of the Senator with a flag pin on his Lapel. posted 04/18/2008 at 19:54:26
Important Questions For George Stephanopoulos To Ask John McCain This Sunday
If they come from Redstate at least they get to actually post here.
Try posting at Redstate with any kind of opinion that is contray to the company line there and see how long it takes to get banned!
Redstate is really a sorry excuse for a "major" blogging site. I have never seen a "conservative" site that was so insecure in their own viewpoints and were so intolerant of differing opinions. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:38:20
Try posting at Redstate with any kind of opinion that is contray to the company line there and see how long it takes to get banned!
Redstate is really a sorry excuse for a "major" blogging site. I have never seen a "conservative" site that was so insecure in their own viewpoints and were so intolerant of differing opinions. posted 04/18/2008 at 17:38:20
Ok lets go really 'silly season' with a question.
Senator McCain, do you have a problem with wearing an American Flag Pin on your Lapel?
I say this tongue in cheek of course but it is an interesting question since Senator Obama seems to be the guy who has gotten stuck with the "lack of patriotism" label for not wearing an American flag pin.
Just for fun go do a Yahoo search on John McCain and select image search. Find me a photo that shows the Senator with a flag pin on. posted 04/18/2008 at 15:35:02
Senator McCain, do you have a problem with wearing an American Flag Pin on your Lapel?
I say this tongue in cheek of course but it is an interesting question since Senator Obama seems to be the guy who has gotten stuck with the "lack of patriotism" label for not wearing an American flag pin.
Just for fun go do a Yahoo search on John McCain and select image search. Find me a photo that shows the Senator with a flag pin on. posted 04/18/2008 at 15:35:02
The Very Serious Debate, Starring The Very Serious George & Charlie
Whats really amazing about the post debate analysis is that there seems to be hardly a peep about Senator Clinton's rather off hand remark that we should form some kind of defense "Umbrella" with an entire region of wacko unstable countries in the middle east in order to deter the evil Iranians (with the threat of "massive retaliation " ). Eight years ago this would have been front page news if a Presidential Candidate would have suggested such a thing.
These days the 'story' is flag pins, Bosnia 'war stories' and associations with 60's radicals. Is it really possible that the American Electorate (and the American Press) have been dumbed down this much in such a short period of time? posted 04/18/2008 at 20:52:11
These days the 'story' is flag pins, Bosnia 'war stories' and associations with 60's radicals. Is it really possible that the American Electorate (and the American Press) have been dumbed down this much in such a short period of time? posted 04/18/2008 at 20:52:11
Clinton's McCarthyism (and my Brother Bill Ayers)
I served in Vietnam and when I returned I was involved in a number of efforts to try and persuade my fellow citizens that our involvement was a mistake. Unfortunately those movements also contained people like your brother. In my view the actions of people like him did enormous damage to our efforts to try and educate middle America about Vietnam and increase public pressure on our leaders to bring the war to an end. After reading your Brother's book I came away with the impression that he was still a sanctimonious self serving jerk who is far too impressed with his own sense of self importance. I realize that many people who have met him would disagree with me and they may indeed be correct. Quite frankly he doesn't really matter. The only thing that does matter is his potential to do damage to Senator Obama's campaign.
So what is the relationship of Senator Obama to your brother.
1. He attended a meet the candidate function at Bill Ayer's home in 1995 where the incumbent State Senator who wasn't running for reelection introducted him to influential Democrats who lived in the district.
2. Bill Ayers donated $200 to his State Senate reelection campaign in 2002.
3. They both served on the board of the Woods Foundation - a Chicago charity group - for three years.
That appears to be the extent of their relationship. posted 04/18/2008 at 19:10:37
So what is the relationship of Senator Obama to your brother.
1. He attended a meet the candidate function at Bill Ayer's home in 1995 where the incumbent State Senator who wasn't running for reelection introducted him to influential Democrats who lived in the district.
2. Bill Ayers donated $200 to his State Senate reelection campaign in 2002.
3. They both served on the board of the Woods Foundation - a Chicago charity group - for three years.
That appears to be the extent of their relationship. posted 04/18/2008 at 19:10:37
Obama Reports 2007 Income: Made $4.2 Million In 2007
HBeachbum writes: "An ordinary guy like you me!"
Good grief! He's not an ordinary guy like you (and) me. You and me didn't graduate magna cum laude from Harvard Law and lead the Law Review. You and me didn't write two best selling books (my apologies in advance if it turns out your did).
Senator Obama has nothing to apologize for using his intellect to gain sucess in his life. If there is one thing I would hope for from an Obama Presidency it would be that he might possibly inspire a few more of his fellow Americans to try to emulate some of his achievements . posted 04/16/2008 at 20:06:42
Good grief! He's not an ordinary guy like you (and) me. You and me didn't graduate magna cum laude from Harvard Law and lead the Law Review. You and me didn't write two best selling books (my apologies in advance if it turns out your did).
Senator Obama has nothing to apologize for using his intellect to gain sucess in his life. If there is one thing I would hope for from an Obama Presidency it would be that he might possibly inspire a few more of his fellow Americans to try to emulate some of his achievements . posted 04/16/2008 at 20:06:42
Obama: No Surprise That Hard-Pressed Pennsylvanians Turn Bitter
Unfortunately Senator Obama doesn't seem to realize that in this age of 24 hour cable 'news' one has to constantly formulate any comment to fit a 30 second soundbite format. Because that's all you are likely to get on the news. The talking heads that moderate most of these programs would never play an entire response to a question. It would take up too much time and deny them the opportunity to show us all how brilliant their analysis is. posted 04/12/2008 at 00:37:52
Heres a link to Obama's website where he responds to this "silly season" story.
There is both text and a video link if you wish to see and hear what the Senator had to say.
http://tinyurl.com/69s46b posted 04/11/2008 at 21:49:18
There is both text and a video link if you wish to see and hear what the Senator had to say.
http://tinyurl.com/69s46b posted 04/11/2008 at 21:49:18
Senator Obama unfortunately needs to understand that in order to run for President in the age of 24 hour cable news one has to make statements in 30 second soundbites. Because thats all that those 'news' outlets are likely to play on TV. To actually play anything close to the entire statement would cut into the time that the talking heads take up trying to show us how smart they are. posted 04/11/2008 at 20:22:31
Bush: General Petraeus "Will Have All The Time He Needs"
Bush: more sacrifices will be demanded of Americans "for some time to come."
Excuse me! What sacrifices has the President asked for? We continue to run two wars on credit card! The President has not asked the American people to pay for these wars. Everytime the Congress passes another 60 Billion Dollar supplemental funding bill we just borrow the money (increasingly from Japan the Chinese and various Middle Eastern oil states), issue some more Federal Treasury Notes and blissfully assume that somehow our grandchildren will figure out how to pay for it all 'someday in the future'. Without some form of national service the vast majority of Americans make no sacrifice whatever in providing the sons and daughters necessary to fight these wars. We have maybe 4 members of Congress who have children or grandchildren actually serving in the military. No wonder the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have drifted off the public radar map. When bad news comes on we just switch the channel. posted 04/10/2008 at 15:41:14
Excuse me! What sacrifices has the President asked for? We continue to run two wars on credit card! The President has not asked the American people to pay for these wars. Everytime the Congress passes another 60 Billion Dollar supplemental funding bill we just borrow the money (increasingly from Japan the Chinese and various Middle Eastern oil states), issue some more Federal Treasury Notes and blissfully assume that somehow our grandchildren will figure out how to pay for it all 'someday in the future'. Without some form of national service the vast majority of Americans make no sacrifice whatever in providing the sons and daughters necessary to fight these wars. We have maybe 4 members of Congress who have children or grandchildren actually serving in the military. No wonder the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have drifted off the public radar map. When bad news comes on we just switch the channel. posted 04/10/2008 at 15:41:14
Tuesday Polls On Clinton's Do-Or-Die Contests
No actually I think I will take it up with you since you seem to see it as a big deal. What do we have in the fact check article. Well basically what we have is that Obama has received $213,000 in contributions from people who were identified as employees of oil and gas companies. On that point I will refer you to my previous post. Just for reference purposes this was about $100,000 less that the amount that Senator Clinton received from individuals employed by oil companies and over $200,000 less than Senator McCain received.
As for the bundling. The fact check article found two individuals who were oil company executives that were listed on Obamas bundlers list. Both individuals were identified as having raised between 50 and 100 thousand dollars for the Obama campaign. So if we assume for discussion sake that they both raised $100,000 each:
We have a total of $413,000 raised by people associated with oil companies. This out of the 193 Million dollars the Obama campaign has raised thus far. So by your thinking process Senator Obama has sold his soul to Exxon Mobil because people who work for the oil industry have contributed about a quarter of one percent of his campaign contributions. posted 04/09/2008 at 23:48:34
As for the bundling. The fact check article found two individuals who were oil company executives that were listed on Obamas bundlers list. Both individuals were identified as having raised between 50 and 100 thousand dollars for the Obama campaign. So if we assume for discussion sake that they both raised $100,000 each:
We have a total of $413,000 raised by people associated with oil companies. This out of the 193 Million dollars the Obama campaign has raised thus far. So by your thinking process Senator Obama has sold his soul to Exxon Mobil because people who work for the oil industry have contributed about a quarter of one percent of his campaign contributions. posted 04/09/2008 at 23:48:34
hinnis
You apparantly do not understand the requirements for making a donation to a political campaign (does that mean you have never donated??).
When you make a donation you are required to identify the company that you work for. I for example work for a large defense contractor. If you took all of the donations to various canidates that came from hundreds of thousands of employees of various defense contractors and added them all up I have no doubt that you would find several hundred thousand dollars donated to each of the canidates. Does that therefore mean that all the canidates are in the pocket of the defense industry?
No it means that if 10,000 employees of defense contractors each gave $20 to Obama's campaign he would have received $200,000 from the defense industry. Same thing applies to the thousands of people who work for oil companies. The article that you link to suggests nothing to contradict what I have just explained to you. The fact that two of the contributions came from people who are executives of an oil company only suggests that they happen to support Senator Obama. The article clearly points out that most of these contributions are $250 or less. In other words they are mostly working class people who happen to support Obama. Please make some minimal effort to understand the federal election donation requirements before you play games with the statistics. posted 04/09/2008 at 19:50:09
You apparantly do not understand the requirements for making a donation to a political campaign (does that mean you have never donated??).
When you make a donation you are required to identify the company that you work for. I for example work for a large defense contractor. If you took all of the donations to various canidates that came from hundreds of thousands of employees of various defense contractors and added them all up I have no doubt that you would find several hundred thousand dollars donated to each of the canidates. Does that therefore mean that all the canidates are in the pocket of the defense industry?
No it means that if 10,000 employees of defense contractors each gave $20 to Obama's campaign he would have received $200,000 from the defense industry. Same thing applies to the thousands of people who work for oil companies. The article that you link to suggests nothing to contradict what I have just explained to you. The fact that two of the contributions came from people who are executives of an oil company only suggests that they happen to support Senator Obama. The article clearly points out that most of these contributions are $250 or less. In other words they are mostly working class people who happen to support Obama. Please make some minimal effort to understand the federal election donation requirements before you play games with the statistics. posted 04/09/2008 at 19:50:09
Obama's Dukakis Moment: Bowling Blunders Matter
The ironic thing about the Michael Dukakis tank moment was that unlike many of our chicken hawk politicians Michael Dukakis actually served in the Army in Korea. Of course his "heroics" in the military didn't match up to his opponent in that election George H W Bush who like Senator McCain somehow achieved hero status for having his airplane shot out of the sky (unlike McCain however Bush's "air incident" cost the lives of his fellow crewmen ---isn't the pilot suppose to be the one who goes down with the ship ... not the crewman on board? Just curious?) posted 04/09/2008 at 16:07:30
Michael Ware On Iraq Hearings: I Just See A Lot Of Oxygen Being Wasted Here
I forgot to mention that in case one tires of watching AI and CSI on AFN the hearings were on yesterday on AFN TV on the "Pentagon Channel" no less! posted 04/09/2008 at 15:25:42
I know you were making a joke but actually as someone who has been to Iraq and Afghanistan many times there is no shortage of AFN Sat outlets where American Idol and CSI are readily available for viewing. posted 04/09/2008 at 15:18:49
Well I wish I could just blame it all on "obscene tax cuts for our conservative friends" Unfortunately the fact that we are paying for this war on Credit Card rather than pay as you go is not something that out "liberal friends" in Congressional Leadership positions are unaware of. To fix the problem of course would require that we raise revenues or reprioritize expenditures which is something you will never see happen in an election year. Unfortunately I hear this same mantra repeated by both contenders for the Democratic Presidential nomination. They go on about how we are spending 12 Billion a month in Iraq and then list all the things we could and should be doing to solve problems in our own country. Sorry folks its borrowed money thats financing the war and it would STILL be borrowed money if we were using that 12 Billion a month to build bridges in the US . Where do you folks think the 165 Billion dollars that Uncle Sugar is sending us as part of the "economic stimulus package" is coming from? Borrowed money that our grandchildren can pay back 'someday'! Unfortunately we will not hear any of the Presidential contenders actually talking about balancing our books because the cure for this problem would actually require some sacrifice on the part of the American people. So instead we hear platitudes from all three and they all continue to vote for the next war supplemental and for $600 Sugar Daddy gift. posted 04/09/2008 at 00:02:42
asere writes:
"Get out we must, WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO SPEND TAX DOLLARS AT THE RATE WE ARE SPENDING ON IRAQ"
I get so tired of hearing this never ending litany. Where in the hell do you people think the 12 billion a month is coming from? Sorry folks! Reality check! Its not coming from "tax revenue".
Whenever the Congress passes another 60 Billion dollar Supplemental for war funding the money doesn't just get deposited in the Federal Treasury by some tooth fairy. This is money we are BORROWING (in increasing percentages from Japan the Chinese and various middle east oil states).
Its just more debt on the national charge card for "somebody" in the future to figure out how to pay. Of all the sins that we have been party to in this war the worst by far is that we don't even have the guts to pay for the damn thing ourselves with current tax revenue. Our grandchilden are really going to hate us and I am not going to blame them one bit. posted 04/08/2008 at 22:52:30
"Get out we must, WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO SPEND TAX DOLLARS AT THE RATE WE ARE SPENDING ON IRAQ"
I get so tired of hearing this never ending litany. Where in the hell do you people think the 12 billion a month is coming from? Sorry folks! Reality check! Its not coming from "tax revenue".
Whenever the Congress passes another 60 Billion dollar Supplemental for war funding the money doesn't just get deposited in the Federal Treasury by some tooth fairy. This is money we are BORROWING (in increasing percentages from Japan the Chinese and various middle east oil states).
Its just more debt on the national charge card for "somebody" in the future to figure out how to pay. Of all the sins that we have been party to in this war the worst by far is that we don't even have the guts to pay for the damn thing ourselves with current tax revenue. Our grandchilden are really going to hate us and I am not going to blame them one bit. posted 04/08/2008 at 22:52:30
Hillary Clinton Tax Returns: See Full Details
First let me say that I am not fan of "W". But the reason that "Dubya's income was never and issue?"
Because there simply is no issue there!
President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $642,905 for the tax year 2006 (last year available until this years filing for 2007). This resulted in a total of $186,378 in federal income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush. So they made a reasonable income with nothing strange as far as sources and they paid about 25 percent in federal tax which was the same percentage that Dick Cheney and his wife paid on income of about 1.6 million dollars for the same tax year. Both Bush and Cheney while certainly not poor by any standards dont have any "visible issues" in their tax returns. posted 04/06/2008 at 11:11:10
Because there simply is no issue there!
President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $642,905 for the tax year 2006 (last year available until this years filing for 2007). This resulted in a total of $186,378 in federal income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush. So they made a reasonable income with nothing strange as far as sources and they paid about 25 percent in federal tax which was the same percentage that Dick Cheney and his wife paid on income of about 1.6 million dollars for the same tax year. Both Bush and Cheney while certainly not poor by any standards dont have any "visible issues" in their tax returns. posted 04/06/2008 at 11:11:10
Sorry mojomagic! Dont know where you get your figures from. Senator Clinton has missed 18 of 21 roll call votes since the start of 2008. Senator Obama has missed 10 of 21. posted 04/06/2008 at 10:59:47
The 2006 income tax return shows that the Cheneys paid federal taxes for 2006 of $413,326 on taxable income of $1,614,862. About 25 percent. posted 04/05/2008 at 01:16:04
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