Obama responds to McCain's "time out": The debate should not be cancelled
By SilentPatriot Tuesday Sep 23, 2008 4:50pm
In response to McCain's statement today about his intention to suspend his campaign to work on the bailout bill, Senator Obama held a news conference to reiterate what he would like to see in the bill, as well as his view that the debate should go on as scheduled. Although he wouldn't answer direct questions about whether he thought McCain's decision was politically-motivated, he went out of his way to make clear that he approached McCain first and that he thinks this is an ideal time for a debate because the American people deserve to know how the next President will solve these problems.
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"This is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from their leaders.
"With respect to the debates, it’s my belief that this is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from the person who, in approximately 40 days, will be responsible for dealing with this mess. And I think that it is going to be part of the president’s job to deal with more than one thing at once. I think there’s no reason why we can’t be constructive in helping to solve this problem and also tell the American people what we believe and where we stand and where we want to take the country."
Pelosi and Reid are calling McCain's bluff:
"The debate should take place as scheduled," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in an interview with NPR to be broadcast this afternoon. "We have to be able to do a couple of things at once. That's what leadership requires."
"I understand that the candidates are putting together a joint statement at Senator Obama's suggestion," said Sen. Harry Reid. "But it would not be helpful at this time to have them come back during these negotiations and risk injecting presidential politics into this process or distract important talks about the future of our nation's economy. If that changes, we will call upon them. We need leadership; not a campaign photo op."
UPDATE: Chris Matthews just reported that the Debate Commission and Ole Miss have announced that the debate will continue as scheduled. SuveryUSA conducted a lightning-quick poll and found that 90% of Americans believe the debate should go on as scheduled.
The first debate between John McCain and Barack Obama is scheduled to take place in two days. Should the debate be held as scheduled? Should the debate be held, but the format changed to focus on the economy? Or, should the debate be postponed?
Hold as scheduled: 50
Hold with focus on economy: 36
Postpone: 10
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It's good to see Obama stand up to McCain's shenanigans.
Here is McCain Explaining Why the Debates Should Be Postponed.
Someboddy just blinked.
Stop blinking.
Really.
It's un-American.
http://theprogressivepost.blogspot.com/2008/09/mccains-walk-and-chew-gum...
"You just can't blink, Charlie."
Oh, wait...
Of course it shouldn't be cancelled. Being president requires more intellectual dexterity than simply juggling one thing.
I think McCain is far more worried about this economic mess because he and Cindy M. have far more investments to lose than 95% of all Americans.
Frankly, no one seemed particularly upset when it was merely people being kicked out of their homes for defaulting on mortgages . . .
Since McBush is sooooo worried about the economy his de-regulation created, why not change the debate to the economy and let him drown in his own incompetance.
Obama could even force his hand and change the venue to DC so McCain cannot Cut and Run
You guys are gonna love this one.
Exclusive from Drudge (sorry...):
EXCLUSIVE: LETTERMAN MOCKS MCCAIN CANCELLATION
Wed Sep 24 2008 17:41:58 ET
David Letterman tells audience that McCain called him today to tell him he had to rush back to DC to deal with the economy.
Then in the middle of the taping Dave got word that McCain was, in fact just down the street being interviewed by Katie Couric. Dave even cut over to the live video of the interview, and said, "Hey Senator, can I give you a ride home?"
Earlier in the show, Dave kept saying, "You don't suspend your campaign. This doesn't smell right. This isn't the way a tested hero behaves." And he joked: "I think someone's putting something in his metamucil."
"He can't run the campaign because the economy is cratering? Fine, put in your second string quarterback, Sara Palin. Where is she?"
"What are you going to do if you're elected and things get tough? Suspend being president? We've got a guy like that now!"
Developing...
I think Obama called McCain's bluff. McCain went out on a limb and thought he could force Obama to follow him. Obama said, no I don't think so. Now McCain is out on the limb all by himself and he looks foolish as hell.
This was a stupid ploy and it has backfired all the hell on McCain. When Obama said that basically he could do more than one thing at a time, McCain was sunk!
hahahahahaha.... McChicken wants to postpone the debate.... hahaahahaha... buk, buk, bwwwaaaaak.
[PaLin -=*GOP*=-] afk teching no debates while im gone k
[mcC -=*GOP*=-] brb no debates pls guise
Canceling the debate makes McCain look weak and afraid. Nice.
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McCain could not have made any clearer what he actually means when he stands up and declares that this is a time for bipartisanship. After Obama talked to him privately about what both campaigns should do--together--to contribute to solving this crisis, McCain turned around and went on the air to submarine him.
Any time any Republican mentions bipartisanship, this should be pointed to. Anybody really thinking they ever have any intention of suspending their politics for the good of the country need only look to how McCain acted today.
Reprehensible.
More and more he proves he is empty, and his slogan "Country First" is just as empty.
Beyond the pale...(or maybe Beyond the Palin?).
Sickening.
Thank goodness we have an actual leader standing up to him.
It's actually 86%.
My Friday fantasy:
Obama: "Nice to see you Senator. I had heard an ugly rumor that would wouldn't show-up. But I know you always keep your engagements. Country first, right?"
McCain: "FAACK YOUUUUU"
Pretty desperate move by the McCain campaign.
I hope Americans do the right thing and vote these Republican Crooks & Liars out of office!
Abbybwood @ 6:
That's priceless. Icing on the cake of this afternoon.
On one of the previous threads I suggested that one of the crooks and liars hamsters running on the wheel might be ill because I was having so much trouble with the site. I'm happy to say, the little bugger must have been given some hamster vitamins because things here now are running smooth as silk.
Obama impresses me more every day. He will be a great president (although he must be kind of nuts for wanting the job, especially these days!).
"This presidential election has been tainted by obsessive partisanship, and we just need to step back and let things calm down a little."
Sarah Palin, asked about John McCain's decision to suspend their campaign
September 24, 2008
McLame is pathetic.
On the brighter side, the trolls (dennis?) have dried up.
McCain also knows what a kicking he will take in that debate and is trying to buy time (not to mention that if we suspended it now, when would be an appropriate time to re-schedule? Think the Repugs wouldn't try to control that? Yeah, me too...). Look how bad the last 2 weeks have been for him! He'll be walking into a buzzsaw of his own making and freakin' deserves it.
Did anybody catch the tidbit from Obama? He asserted that his and McCain's campaign had agreed to releasing a joint statement and true to form, McCain jumped out early and held a press conference only hours after talking to Obama in an obvious effort to steal the intiative. Obama related said tidbit with a wry smile; the man is cool and collected, that is for sure. At any rate, this is one of the many reasons Obama doesn't need to or should do anything for McCain. McCain would only stab him in the back the first chance he got, like he did here. A scorpion stings because it is in his nature to do so, my friends.
By any measure, Obama towers heads and shoulders above McPow in leadership. President Obama...has a nice ring to it.
What about McCain's nap? Is that still on?
Yes! Stand firm, Obama! That's just the kind of leader we need, not someone who turns tail using a lame excuse. McCain is showing just what he's made of now!
baby jesus monitors an infinite number of crisis simultaneously
Send in the Moose Slayer
Abbybwood @ 7:
[chuckling]
Okay, it's happy hour and I'm off to have a cocktail and toast to the next president of the United States. Or at least the guy who made my day today by not buckling under to that silly John McCain.
Finally, after almost a decade of slumber, reason prevails.
McCain finds new ways every week to prove himself an idiot. That's why he's locked-up at least 40% of the vote.
He's incompetent, too, but that's a positive boon to a bankrupt party with no ideas except slash and burn.
I wonder when was the last time he actually debated anyone? He's afraid of what Obama will do to him. Maybe stirring up some traumatic memories. Something might pop live on the air. Arrogant fighter-jock pricks don't function well when getting their asses kicked. He's chicken.
Still waiting to hear how being a POW answers the economic crisis.
McCain should keep his campaign suspended until November 5th, 2008.
I'll debate Obama.
He'll say, we've got to have oversight.
I say, we've got to have a full investigation and a full report to the American people on the current financial turmoil.
He'll say, we've got to have accountability.
I say, no taxpayer money in exchange for more than the fair market value of the asset.
Guys, Obama means more of the same. Except a lot smarter.
Why is McCain being such a McCoward? Why is his running mate running from the Press? Is it just me, or is Obama the one looking far more presidential? He's the one talking to the Press, keeping his head, giving intelligent answers.
And we thought the rookie moose-hunting Governor of Alaska was a cheap stunt?
This act of cowardice takes the cake. Where has McSame been the last 12 months? Certainly not on the Senate floor as he has missed 80% of votes cast. What a buffoon.
Man, they better check McCain's pressure gauge if he does come to the debate. The pot's about to blow its stack. If he comes wearing a trenchcoat - run.
Atlanta @ 23:
Ok, you all have me howling with this thread.
Good stuff.
[wiping away tears of mirth]
How dare they put me through this? Don't you know I'm a POW you jerks!??
Sorry McCain but world politics doesn't allow time outs and hasn't since WWI.
If you can't even face the loyal opposition what chance would you have with real opposition?
Given the U.S. population around 350 million, President Bush could donate one million to each family and that should take care of their health care, unemployment, housing problems just before he quits the white house. In addition, payments should made in compensation for all the fear/terror upon the American people.
Why bail out the Wall Street when the middle class and the lower income families are burdened by such drastic policies?
OK WHO ARE these people that get polled and answer: Not Sure! Why take the poll??? What is the point of? OY..
Let's get this show on the road... why can't McCain do 2 things at once???? Let's watch him whine and go on about it Friday if he MUST debate.. that will be a lovely distraction from him not being able to answer the question or even remember anything about the question..
POW!
For 5 and 1/2 years, McStain didn't have any debates.
POW!
The McCain campaign thinks that it's pulling a clever move, but it's going to backfire on them. Today's political gimmick shows that McCain continues to zigzag all over the place on the economy. He's been pulling a new trick out of his hat every day. It reflects poorly on his temperment and ability to juggle issues and handle a crisis at the same time, while continuing to move America's business forward.
Obama looks and sounds Presidential, thoughtful, measured, calm, steady, in touch, and able to multitask. McCain takes a hit and wants to stop the game. This seems like another bit of political drama to distract voters from Palin's recent loss of support, her UN media debacle, the no-talk express, low polling numbers, and news of McCain's campaign manager Rick Davis's close ties to Fannie and Freddie. There is no benefit to having both presidential candidates inserting politics into negotiations on the Wall Street mess? They've both laid out their plans. The Republicans are fighting; the Dems are reaching a compromise. McCain has had his lapdogs, Lieberman and Graham and Hatch on the news tonight with the talkingpoints, "That's the maverick John McCain I know!" Give me a break. Call a stunt a stunt.
Political equivalent of crashing yet another jet.
Yet another jet.
Like the ring of that. Good campaign slogan.
Can anyone imagine McCrazy giving a presser like this clip? He'd be stuttering and rambling and insist the "fundamentals of the economy are strong, my friends".
Americans better wake up and send this geezer back to the Sunshine State.
Carol A. @ 43:
Yeah, McCain has been pulling a lot of tricks, alright. To my delight, however, right now he looks a lot like a very surprised looking amateur juggler with running chainsaw sticking out of his chest.
Iz @ 12:
WHY?
This is the turning point of this election. How on earth can mccain claw it back now.
Can you imagine the right if Obama was nearly ten points behind and called to suspend the campaign??
It would be all over.
McCain was unprepared to debate the issues! If he was prepared and thought he could win do you really think he would cancel the debate? What better way to regain momentum than debate if you are prepared? Now if you are screwed up and not prepared you better find a reason to cancel the debate. What makes more sense to you? Think about it.
If it was Obama who had wanted to push back the debates, Grampa Simpson would go on the flashy box and say, "When I was a POW, I didn't get the chance to have a postponment of being tortur...what? We don't say that? Oh...I mean, of being in a torturous situation. Yeah, that outta hold those SOBs. What, this thing's still on..."
Maybe McCain wants to celebrate Economic Mission Accomplished!
I'm Palin outta here...
Atlanta @ 23:
He's resting his little white head on Sarah's lap as we speak. She's fixed him a 'bobo' with warm milk and is cooing a lullaby "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall............."
This planet is an idiotic mess.
No wonder we are isolated from the rest of the infinite universe.
Fark.com posted perhaps their funniest headline of the year:
Frail old man runs from African American asking for change
It's hardly the most important question, but WWJSD (What Will Jon Stewart Do)?
Just a reminder to you, Sarah. Don't cancel you subscription to "The Caribou Daily Fishwrapper". You'll be back in your igloo shortly thinking: What the hell happened?
Fiddley Dee tomorrows another day.
I LOVE it!
McCain is probably sitting in his flop sweat wondering where it all when wrong.
VietVet8666 @ 32:
"Guys?" You sound that crazy Palin......Guyz n gals......makes me sick. Spoze you were correct, and not a troll, I'd take "a lot" smarter any F'n day before warmed over boosh.
C ya
Why the sudden rush back to the Senate, Johnny-boy?
There have been 643 votes taken in the current Senate session: McCain has missed 412 of them.
McCain has not voted in the Senate since April 8th. Since March, he has missed 109 of the last 110 votes.
He missed votes on the GI Bill, energy policy, and in 2007 he missed "all 15 critical environmental votes in the Senate" -- giving him a 2007 rating of 0% from the League of Conservation Voters.
Yet another cheap stunt, just like the Palin choice.
Chicken McNugget.
IF McInsane does show up for the debate on Friday, rest assured that his performance will be that of a disoriented old coot. IF he does show up, it will be with his tail between his legs, and Obama should eat him alive. Pass the salt.
But...but...for five long years I....Cindy! Hide me!
Sarah's affair revealed: http://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/73ckg/family_values_alerts_n...
Just saw the funniest snippet of John McCain and Sarah Palin doing a photo op with Saakashvilli. McCain made a motion with his hand telling a reporter he could ask a question. The reporter asked Palin a question and the entire news pool was quickly escorted from the room!!!
Ha!!!
Neither McCain nor Palin are ready for Prime Time.
I guess we'll have to wait and see what the republicans have up their sleeves for the next attempt at stealing this election... the effers!
McCain wants to move the debate to Oct. 2.
More numbers:
MSNBC's web site: 80% believe debate should continue (70% "strongly agree"). Go there now! (You can only vote once.)
Cafferty file: 98% believe debate should be held.
And maybe most damning of all--here's David Letterman from tonight's show (being reported on Drudge):
David Letterman tells audience that McCain called him today to tell him he had to rush back to DC to deal with the economy.
Then in the middle of the taping Dave got word that McCain was, in fact just down the street being interviewed by Katie Couric. Dave even cut over to the live video of the interview, and said, "Hey Senator, can I give you a ride home?"
Earlier in the show, Dave kept saying, "You don't suspend your campaign. This doesn't smell right. This isn't the way a tested hero behaves." And he joked: "I think someone's putting something in his metamucil."
"He can't run the campaign because the economy is cratering? Fine, put in your second string quarterback, Sara Palin. Where is she?"
"What are you going to do if you're elected and things get tough? Suspend being president? We've got a guy like that now!"
Independents are going to look at this and say, "WTF? You can only do one thing at a time?" This was a hugely rash, ridiculous move. He's going to be ridiculed big-time.
Mick Piobr @ 62:
She can't hide him because she's going to be busy all day Friday trying to find a Dalmatian skin coat for winter.
The great reformer McPalin is out there pimping for the big quick treasury heist.
She won't need Alsaka anymore. The greed gods will have uses for her.
EZ @ 40:
It's the way these "luminaries" (schmucks) rule the world. Lie, cheat, scam, steal.
goatsage @ 45:
It's the Grand Canyon State.
And we don't want him back.
Last time I checked, Obama was five points ahead of McKeating in McKeating's home state.
McCain doesn't want to debate because he's gonna be asked about Davis taking money from Fannie/Freddy and he doesn't have an answer.
BTW, conservative radio is doing two things today, 1) they're trying to play up Obama's brother George and his "living in squalor" and why that reflects badly on Obama (Dinesh D'Souza is actually calling for "donations" so that George can "get the mechanic's training he desires"...I shit you not!) and 2) they're apolplectic about Obama wanting to debate and they're saying that he should go to the Congress to help fix the problem instead.
What a bunch of whinning children...
Long Suffering Progressive @ 57:
After all the damage the GOP has done to our economy, constitution, military, infrastructure, reputation and moral standing in the world Mr. 90% With Bush is still only 5% points behind Obama. Never underestimate the ignorance of roughly half your fellow Americans. I figured that out in 2004 after Bush has a 4 year track record and still got a 2nd term. It's not over till it's over.
I think the first debate just took place.. and Mccain lost by 90%
Nader Calls For New 9/11 Investigation @ 37:
POW stands for Puppet Of Wallstreet now.
What a freakin putz.....................bitch.......go hide behind your wife's skirt you little putz.
And then pretend he's trying to be some sort of wizard on the current economic bailout bullshit. You don't even know what the hell is going on McSame, so why would your presence in D.C. make any difference?
And this is just another way to gain more "study time" for Palin to try and get more "learnin" from the BushCo honchos.
It's all a bunch of crap, just like the bailout outline.
McCain is saying he wont attend the debate until the crisis is over. Will Obama be on the stage all by himself.
Biden and Palin are both able to step into the presidency at a moment's notice, right? THEY should debate foreign policy in Mississippi on Friday while McCain and Obama go to Washington to save the world's economy. What possible problem could the McCain campaign have with such an obvious compromise?
P.D. @ 77:
He's hiding until the crisis is addressed then he can spin and take credit for whatever is being worked out without him. He is clearly out of the loop.
McCain is tired and running out of fuel. He'll sputter and fall from the sky before too long.
He's definitely a loose cannon and hasn't got a snowball's chance in hell of standing up to Obama in a debate.
joeedugan @ 78:
that's an awesome idea!
Obama should invite Palin to step-in and debate in McCain's place. This is a golden opportunity for Palin to demonstrate that she is capable of being in a position to act a VP and step-in in the event that the President is unable to act. Of course, there is about as much chance of a unicorn being spotted as he runs away from Bigfoot, but it was an idea.
Mick Piobr @ 71:
Oops, sorry. Grand Canyon State, huh? That must be the inspiration for most of his lies. Deep and wide.
Old man mcsame smacked down again. HA!
If mcinsane is saying he won't be at the debate it's because he's trying to look like he's sticking to his original attempt at a photo op... er I mean he's trying to focus on his sincere desire to work on the economic crisis. LOL yeah. In a day or two he'll either make up a reason for rejoining the debate or whine that he has no choice and that will be his excuse when Obama wipes the floor with him.
pissed off patricia @ 8:
I absolutely agree with your take on this! Well said...
When I first heard about Mcstain's attempt to delay the debate, a Patsy Cline tune went through my head. It was "Stop the World and Let Me Off".
dosido @ 75:
POW! You nailed it, bro!
This is all about giving Palin more time to prepare. Pathetic.
John McDick wants to suspend his campaign, to go to Washington to save the world. Is he:
A) Hero
B) Chump, idiot, asshole, incompetent
America, you decide.
By proxy, shouldn't Palin debate Obama Friday night? She doesn't have to be in Washington, and I'm pretty sure she doesn't have any prior obligations. She is the VP candidate and isn't that what a vice-president does when the president is unavailable?
Calling Bob Barr. Let Obama debate the Libertarian candidate. Then Sleepy McCacca loses twice.
goatsage @ 83:
Maybe, but it would have to be full of shit, too!
MSM is going on and on how this is a GOOD thing> The average Americans know it for what it is. Cowardice on McCain's part.
Mrs.VP,want a be, you just go to congress and say...."No thank you", to the bail out CONDITIONS...,and tell Americans, "No thank you", to the debate......deal?
goatsage @ 34:
The Repuglians now have two Scarlett pimpernel candidates,
'they seek them here, they seek them there'
'Candidate 72 where are you ?'
WcCain has done a 'Lord Lucan'
McCain's plea does have a cetain calmness and logic behind its tone. What Obama should say is, "let's get our economic advisers together to do their thing, and you and I Johnny, we'll continue to do our thing. As a matter of fact, I think we should change the time of the debate to......HIGH NOON!
Shoeless @ 90:
This deal will eliminate the vice prez debate all together.
It is obvious from Obama's statement regarding his discussions with McCain about having a joint statement, that McCain is a liar (we already knew that) and a coward. McCain did not even have the courage to present a joint statement with Obama, he had to lie to Obama that they would offer a joint statement. So McCain presents his own statement as if he is the only candidate who cares enough about the economic mess, and is willing to suspend his campaign and go back to D.C. The public can see through that blizzard of shit anytime. McCain has missed more votes than any other Senator this year, so his concerns are pure hypocrisy.
McCain's posturing to have multiple town hall style debates was clearly a charade. It makes me wonder what excuses McCain would have conceived to skip those appearances (Sorry, my prostate was acting up).
McCain ex POW, now McCain the coward.
If you had the opportunity to ask Sarah Palin one question that she was forced to answer, what would it be?
www.OneQuestionForPalin.com
blink
Brendan @ 72:
Is Dinesh also collecting on behalf of 'only child' Cindy McCain's two sisters? You know, the ones that WEREN'T the spoiled children of their father's second marriage and that DIDN"T inherit a 100+ MILLION dollar beer distributorship.
Dinesh D'Souza: still an unprincipled, hypocritical COCK after all these years.
MorPain
<<<<>>>>
Failin
1Q4P @ 99:
Why don't you just go away?
everyday we hear from both the candidates for pres
and everyday obama sounds more and more like
a reasoned and temperate man ready to be pres
mccain does not....he can't deal with more than
one thing at a time and he is already overwhelmed
with his ego and temper.
pissed off patricia @ 28:
you go, girl!! have one for me!!
roo roo @ 97:
Who cares about the VP debate, Obama would have her in tears.
Obama: Running for the West Wing
McCain: Running for the chicken wing
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I'll Fight Cheney!!
-Mad Dog
40 years in politics and he hasn't figured out that you don't cancel a debate when you are trailing in the polls.
Historically, this is what McCain does when he doesn't have an answer. He turns his back and either goes to the next questioner or walks away altogether.
Not to worry - Bison Briquettes Barbie can take over.
She can see a snow bank from her house.
CHECK THIS OUT !
The Republican Platform coming out of the 2008 GOP Convention is AGAINST bailing out private institutions.
Look under the portion titled: "Rebuilding Homeownership"
http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/Economy.htm
Obama just called you out, McChickenshit!!!
Let's see that famous 'character' and 'experience' and 'foreign policy expertise' on Friday night in Mississippi.
Shoeless @ 90:
Offer conventional debate rules for Biden, but let Palin have the 'phone a friend', the '50-50' and the 'ask the audience.' That seems fair.
Digz @ 107:
Bravo!
Mayday Mayday Mayday push the joystick DOWN.
Nader will debate if you dare!
oncall @ 98:
Excellent point. That's exactly what I was thinking.
Congress better give chimpco inc. what they want...lest some powdery envelopes get mailed again...
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
But Sarah left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Look at the ACTUAL 2008 GOP Convention Platform under the portion titled "Rebuilding Homeownership" .....it basically states there shall be no government bailout of private institutions. Oh yeah?
http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/Economy.htm
Ruthless People @ 60:
excellent and very funny! I'm glad I wasn't taking a drink when I read this...
1Q4P @ 99:
How does it feel when you hug the crypt keeper?
Alice X - (Click Here for Nader Debate What If) - status quObama - change you can pretend in - @ 116:
Nader is irrelevant.
Edwin Hussein @ 89:
He's a (A) to the 'Murkans who, like him, are also (B).
If McCan't isn't able to make it to the debate, maybe he can have a big TV put on the stage in his place. He did this during a debate with W in 2000, which was the first time I thought there was something wrong with that guy.
Why , in ten RED states , does McCAin have such a large lead??
Utah, Wyoming,Alaska,Alabama,Kansas,Kentucky,Louisiana,Oklahoma,Tennessee,Idaho.
Just wondering.
GObama!
What a cheap political stunt on McCain's part.
SCHRODINGER'CAT @ 126:
They cling to their guns and religion. Might not be politically correct (or astute) to say it, but it's true.
126... the answer is the fundie churches
i have a question of my own: does McSame belong to any of the committees that might deal with this directly?
1Q4P @ 99:
Who was watching the kids when Bristol and Track had their...uh...problems?
Mick Piobr @ 131:
Why are you (palin) against reducing domestic violence against women in Alaska?
joeedugan @ 113:
I think the "Weakest Link" format would work better in this situation.
The corporate media and the two major candidates are terrified that this brief but powerful snippet should be played out in an extended version during the presidential debates. The United States cannot call itself a true democracy unless voices are allowed to be heard that belong to neither the Democratic or the Republican party.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5WiE6MnmCM
About "blinking" I thought the McCain camp did that yesterday when they snubbed their base (media) by not letting them into the Palin meetings, and then told them it was a misunderstanding when CNN told them to shove it.
Maybe all the people having trouble paying their mortgages and their bills should just be able to make the 'T' sign with their hands and yell 'Time Out!' to the banks and their other creditors.
You've got to wonder, 'Did he try the 'Time Out!' thing on the North Vietnamese?'
xoites defends Constitution @ 123:
The issues that he champions are entirely relevant and not addressed by the Republicrats.
They are playing you for succors. You are falling for it.
To say that Nader is irrelevant is to acquiesce to their prescription that the debate of political issues should be narrowed to their minimal range of difference. It isn't much.
Do want to just stick your head in the sand and not hear some really tough talk?
You won't hear it from Obama.
SCHRODINGER'CAT @ 126:
Battered wife syndrome?
SCHRODINGER'CAT @ 126:
Take a trip. Hang with the locals. Your question will answer itself.
joeedugan @ 139:
They are the farmers of a certain tree that have brown people hanging from them.
SCHRODINGER'CAT @ 126:
Because the Republicans have showered them with pork and they don't pay much in taxes. They have been riding the gravy train that the rest of us have been paying for. They want to keep getting as much as they possibly can.......... Oh, and they are also afraid of gays.
1Q4P @ 99:
I have several:
1)If you are such a God-fearing Christian who respects life, why do you want to shoot wolves, polar bears and moose?
2)If you are such a good mother, why didn't you rear your own kids better?
3)What was Bristol's real choice in the matter of keeping her baby and getting married?
4)If you are a God-fearing Christian, why are you marketing yourself in a sexually suggestive manner?
5)If you did benefit from Title IX, why are you so hell-bent on destroying the progress women have made in this country.
6)Why are you a racist?
7) Would you come clean about your academic record? Please admit your academic experience in mediocre to not only Mr. Obama, but his wife Michelle.
8) You can't even win a Beauty Pageant (was second runner up). What makes you think you can help McCain win this Presidency?
9)Why won't you use your so-called "experience" and debate without any special caveats or adjustments?
10) Why must things be made especially for you when a lot of other women had to struggle to make it in all sorts of situations without any help?
McCain overheard:
"The debate should be postponed because I`m not prepared and my poll numbers are tanking."
Alice X - (Click Here for Nader Debate What If) - status quObama - change you can pretend in - @ 137:
Alice X-...
I think you may find my link at comment #134 to be of interest
Dean Booth @ 1:
Bravo!
Here is my opinion on this. There have been national guard troops being stationed in very large numbers in Georgia just recently. No real reason given but it is a big number and they are being trained to deal with situations here in the US. McCain suspends his campaign, the election is then postponed in the interest of fairness to the American people to have their votes count. The "financial crisis" is resolved with a BIG payout to the Puppet Masters, THEN we finally get our elections probably in January or February. Bush is not leaving until they get that money period. If we raise a stink over this the National Guard steps in. They are ready. There are thousands of plastic coffins in Atlanta near the CDC facility just waiting. Just so you know.
Alice X
My apologies. I did not realize that your heading actually linked to the youtube video.
Alice X - (Click Here for Nader Debate What If) - status quObama - change you can pretend in - @ 137:
You are right, of course.
But it isn't going to happen.
In the years past, I voted Green or Indy or whatever.
Truth is - I'm horrified at the prospect of another fascist SCOTUS appointment.
That's why I will vote for Obama.
I am not entertaining any high hopes.
McCain is such a phony. One political stunt after another. What a great substitute for brains and competence.
SCHRODINGER'CAT @ 126:
Did you watch Hannity last night, in the segment with Dann and Daxx Dalton?
I will have the video up in about 15 minutes on YouTube : Search for 'Daxx'
Hannity and Dann should be arrested for hate-mongering
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