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Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:21 AM PDT
In response to Angelo P. Bocchi's letter on Aug. 19, I feel very saddened to think Mr. Bocchi thinks the American people do not know the difference between experienced and inexperienced, that we would vote for Barack Obama only if he were "white." I wouldn't vote for him if he were green!
The White House is not kindergarten, Mr. Bocchi. It is not a place where one goes to "learn" how things work. It's the top of the line, and if you are fortunate enough to achieve to the highest place in our land, you had better know how to run it. At 3 a.m. and the red phone rings, I want whoever answers it to be able to make quick, decisive decisions right then and not one who will hang up, think about what he'll do and then call back to the party who called.
My sister was a flight attendant for American Airlines when her plane went into the Towers on 9/11 (she happened to have a day off, thank God) and no one thought something so horrible could happen on American soil. I pray to God it never happens again, but I'm afraid it will. We live in a world of uncertainty and I personally want someone to be in charge that has experience, wisdom and the guts to act swiftly. Mr. Obama has so much to learn before leading our country. It's not a matter of Democrat, Republican, Independent, white, black, green or yellow, it's who has the most experience in a time of need. In my heart, John McCain has shown me that I can put my trust and faith in, knowing he'll do the very best to ensure another 9/11 will never happen again.
Oh, by the way, yes, we need off shore drilling too. This means that Mrs. Pelosi needs to let Congress vote the way they want and not put her own restrictions on it. People are tired of the high prices at the pumps. She should have never left San Francisco. They love her there.
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falcon wrote on Sep 6, 2008 11:34 AM:
It is not going to happen, so using abortion as single issue criteria for selecting a candidate is silly to me. You would elect to pay more taxes to the government, increase regulation on business, and shackle capital because people voted for a candidate that has a position on abortion that will never matter. Is this idea that abortion will be outlawed really realistic? "
Lodian wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:17 AM:
" Gotta go, grandson has a soccer game at 8:30 a.m. 4 year olds playing soccer......riveting stuff. "
Cogito: T-ball is soooo much more exciting! (NOT!)
Enjoy "
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 6, 2008 9:00 AM:
Regarding the article: WOW, incredible. "
voter wrote on Sep 6, 2008 7:41 AM:
real facts wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:28 AM:
your womb is NOT your property. it belongs to God the creator, and HE decides life/death "
real facts wrote on Sep 6, 2008 12:17 AM:
" Leonard, did you hear Palin's reason for Israel's problems? They have not accepted Jesus Christ").
i didn't hear her say it, but if she did, she was 100% correct as the jew's (by and large) have rejected Christ as their savior.
if she said it, she was accuretly echoing what the bible itself says about the jews, especially pertinent post-Christ and pre-judgement. "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:53 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:51 PM:
Not quite the argument you were after, eh? "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:50 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:48 PM:
I'm actually very disappointed in the choices presented to me. "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:47 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:47 PM:
I feel like if I don't vote, I don't have any right to complain about what happens. I wish they would have a bubble to fill in labeled "None of the above, but I retain the right to bitch and moan" "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:46 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:44 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:44 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:41 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:39 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:39 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:37 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:37 PM:
And yes I'm very aware that Roe has turned pro-life.
And yes I lied...I let you engage me, YET AGAIN.
LOL "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:35 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:33 PM:
What would I say about someone who would vote to do this??? Not sure I really understand the question. For someone who wants to make it legal? Or keep it legal? Are you wondering why I'm not bashing Obama over his stance on this? I'm not in agreement with Obama with his views of partial birth abortions. Though he isn't entirely FOR it, he says if it threatens the life of the mother or child, it should be allowed. Which still doesn't make sense to me really, because if the baby is old enough to live outside the womb, then it is adoptable.
I don't know if that really answered your question. It's all a very slippery slope really. Education and prevention is key.
I'm not big on Obama's immigration policies either...but that might be an argument for another day. "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:33 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:31 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:28 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:20 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:14 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:07 PM:
I think that both Bush appointed justices have each stated that they observe continuity in the rulings and for them at this point, to rule counter to Roe v. Wade, is also far fetched. It is not going to happen. Even with Alito and Roberts. They would not vote to overturn existing constitutional rulings. "
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:04 PM:
And for the record I am against so called "late term" or "partial birth" abortions.
So if you are going to continue to argue ONLY about abortion...know that you are no longer arguing with me. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:00 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:44 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:38 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:15 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:05 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:41 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:34 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:05 PM:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/30/AR2008073003238.html
I have not checked up on the situation since, but what is occurring is that the Bush folks have reclassified most birth control as abortion. I know it sounds crazy, but read the full article for the widespread implications. Second, the next president will likely set the direction of the supreme court for decades to come. A couple of more anti-choice justices, a challenge to R v. W. and rights begin to shrivel, access denied. "
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:02 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:53 PM:
Madman wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:27 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:24 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:16 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:15 PM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:12 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:07 PM:
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Lodian wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:05 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:04 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:58 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:41 PM:
Oh and the Pres and Veep have A LOT more influence than our county supervisors. If her role in government as VP was so minuscule, no one would be interested in her at all. "
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:33 PM:
You said:"...being anti-abortion does not mean VP candidate Palin will take anyone's right to an abortion away. It's just a position on the issue."
Actually, you're wrong there...her and McCain are both gunning to get Roe v. Wade overturned. She is against abortion...in ALL forms for ANY reasons. She is against sex ed, in ALL forms except to promote abstinence. And she's against women using birth control...married or not.
This is not JUST an abortion issue...this is a WOMEN'S RIGHTS issue. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:25 PM:
Brian wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:14 PM:
I wonder whether Leonard or his cronies will surface to tell us that everything is really going great. "
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:07 PM:
Education and prevention are what will go a long way to keep abortions from happening. It's that she wants to do away with all three. Do you understand what I'm getting at here? This entire argument we've been having has been about abortion. I am NOT an abortion advocate, I advocate keeping women's current rights WHOLE.
I have to defend myself, when someone attacks my character the way that you did.
You said:"Maybe you consider calling an abortion the killing of an unborn baby harsh." No, I don't think that harsh at all, you can call it what it is. What I took as harsh was your very first comment:"I find it odd that someone who likes children enough to put "mom" in her blog name has no problem with other mothers murdering their babies in the womb.
That comment is what got me up in arms. "
Madman wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:55 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:53 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:50 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:46 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 PM:
I am truly blessed that neither I nor my daughter was raped and impregnated at 8 years old. I have no idea how I would react. I have no right to judge another.
Thank you so much for your honest posts. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:37 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:29 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:12 PM:
I wonder whether Girard or his pal Safeway will surface to tell us that everything is really going great.
No more years, that's what I say. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:00 PM:
What a loon! "
scout wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:48 PM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 11:04 AM:
A 15 year old girl who gets pregnant, and who comes from an economically disadvantaged family, is NOT the same as a 19 year old woman that has a stable, economically thriving family, to stand behind her.
To tell you the truth, I believe in adoption before abortion...but that just isn't going to resonate with everyone, many young girls will try to hide pregnancies and terminate them in secrecy. Making abortion illegal will not solve anything, except to quiet the anti-abortionists. "
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:54 AM:
The fact that anyone ever feels like they must resort to abortion is a shame. It would be terrible to have that choice to make, but it is a reality. Taking away ALL options is just not realistic. "
scout wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:38 AM:
scout wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:33 AM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:26 AM:
My point actually, was that most Hillary supporters are pro-choice, they aren't going to follow the candidates that are so vehemently against it.
And as far as my parental skills go...I'm raising two girls. I don't want their rights to be swept so carelessly under the rug. Anyone who doesn't take that into consideration, would probably make lousy parents anyway.
If you and your family have chosen to be pro-life...that is great. It would be wonderful if it was that easy. But your family's belief system isn't what I'm really all that concerned with (unless you are considering running for some office).
I'm more concerned that the leaders of the free world might soon be dictating our lives down to the very smallest of details, starting with women's reproductive rights. "
scout wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:23 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:22 AM:
Are the Republicans insane? "
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:20 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:17 AM:
Idiots "
scout wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:17 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:11 AM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 10:04 AM:
She wants to advocate abstinence. Great, advocate to your heart's content. I advocate that as well. What happens when that doesn't work? (As was the case in her house). What we will end up with is abortions done ILLEGALLY. That is where women's health issues come into play. That is when mental and emotional problems will REALLY rear their ugly heads.
I think it is a great idea that your wife wants to "help administer" a pregnancy crisis center. You do realize that the pregnancy isn't the actual crisis right? It's the next 18 years, that are really going to matter. If the girl didn't want to have the baby in the first place (to whom abortion wasn't an option), how well is that child going to be taken care of?
Be realistic...abstinence is NOT going to control unwanted pregnancies...Plan B (emergency contraceptive) might, but of course that has almost as much controversy surrounding it as abortion. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:58 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:56 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:53 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:50 AM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:47 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:46 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:40 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:28 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:26 AM:
Acampo_Mom wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:23 AM:
Palin is:
Anti abortion (she would like to overturn Roe v. Wade)
Anti birth control
Anti sex education
Anti...WOMAN, as it seems.
This wolf in sheep's clothing could set us women back 50 years.
If McCain truly thought he would get all the Hillary supporters by using Palin, he thought wrong. They aren't going to abandon their beliefs just to vote a (non)woman in. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 9:04 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:59 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:49 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:48 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:47 AM:
Audi 5000 wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:47 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:46 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:46 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:39 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:38 AM:
Biden: "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy."
Stephanopoulos: "You were asked: 'Is he ready?' You said, 'I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training.'"
Biden on Obama: "In order to look tough, he's undermined his ability to be tough... "It's a well-intended notion he has, but its a very nave way of thinking how you're going to conduct foreign policy"... "The way to deal with it is not to announce it, but to do it. The last thing you want to do is telegraph to the folks in Pakistan that we are about to violate - quote - 'their sovereignty.'"... "Having talking points on foreign policy doesn't get you there."
Biden Assessing Obamas Iraq plan : My impression is [Obama] thinks that if we leave, somehow the Iraqis are going to have an epiphany of peaceful coexistence among warring sects. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:38 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:31 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:30 AM:
" Also voter here is one fact we DO know about Palin, she has an 80% approval rating in her home state. That's higher than ANY Governor in the US. That you cannot dispute. "
Indeed. Two out of the three Alaskan's approve of her. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:29 AM:
" Voter, the 2 candidates with the least experience are B.O. and Palin. Yet ONLY B.O. is at the TOP of the ticket. YOU are the one with the thick skull here. What I meant by the 4 years is that I expect McCain to be president for at least 4 years, if not 8.
Statistically speaking, a vote for McCain is a vote for Palin as President. The odds of a 72 year old man with a history of cancer and other health problems serving out a four year term are not good.
McCain's Dad died of cancer at the age of 70 "
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:14 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 8:11 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:15 AM:
Sounds like Palin is more popular and experienced than Obama himself. We know that if Palin was not a threat, the libs would not be reacting to her. The fact that they are reacting so harshly toward this nobody without experience, is proof that the dems are afraid of her. They should be. She will be around for a few years now. She is hot too. Have I mentioned that before? SARAHCUDA SARAHCUDA... "
Brian wrote on Sep 5, 2008 7:03 AM:
Voter, How confident you are that she knows nothing. Do you take medication for your delusions? "
Leonard wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:50 AM:
" Falcon, FOX did outperform any other network, just not all other networks combined. They still won the ratings race despite being in fewer households. That says something about who America believes is telling them the truth.
No, it says something about Republican's hostility towards the truth. "
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:44 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 6:39 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:57 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:36 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:29 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:27 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:24 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:23 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:21 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:18 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:15 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:14 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:12 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:09 AM:
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Cogito wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:03 AM:
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voter wrote on Sep 5, 2008 12:00 AM:
voter wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:56 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:56 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:54 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:52 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:49 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:47 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:40 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:23 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:16 PM:
nextel wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:26 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:16 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:10 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:58 PM:
voter, I guess that you could say that about all of those networks couldn't you. "
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:51 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:49 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:47 PM:
This from the woman who helped McCain break every last one of his wedding vows, the woman who rolled around in his bed while he lied to his wife for months at a time.
I guess Cindy McCain must have some pretty odd definitions of "honor" and "honesty". "
Leonard, I am a conservative dude and you are dead ass right on that one. I had a tough time watching her speak tonight. The camera kept cutting to Sarah Palin and it looked like she was having a tough time with Cindy McCains speech. Why the put her on tonight and for so long has me scratching my head. "
voter wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:43 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:39 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:35 PM:
TV VIEWERS FOR PALIN, 10 PM ET
FOXNEWS 9,038,000
NBC 7,720,000
CNN 6,114,000
ABC 5,050,000
CBS 4,630,000
MSNBC 3,277,000
An audience of 37.2 million people watched Palin on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC
SARAHCUDA SARAHCUDA... "
falcon wrote on Sep 4, 2008 9:30 PM:
Leonard, Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. I knew Abraham Lincoln and Obama is no Abraham Lincoln...... "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:36 PM:
Wait, S. Sarah is not whining is she? She needs more scars.
And of course we need to all vote for S. Sarah. We women all have vaginas. I am so proud to be a Republican. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:32 PM:
It takes scars, Dude. "
scout wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:30 PM:
mike wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:22 PM:
scout wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:22 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:21 PM:
" One could conclude that through the long evolutionary process on Earth, Whites have been put on top of the food chain."
How is it possible that you consider yourself on the top of the food chain? LOL! You can't even afford health insurance!
What a sad, deluded existence you lead. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:20 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:18 PM:
Oh I forgot. FEAR. I personally loved the film footage of 911. Perfect. We are an amazing party.
Wait, Bush saved us from more attacks. McCain is not Bush. McCain had nothing to do with the last 8 years. But the last 8 years are Obama's fault.
Hey, did Obama help Bush save us from more terrorist attacks? "
scout wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:11 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:11 PM:
The scars prove that fighting works. "
mike wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:08 PM:
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:08 PM:
Let us fight. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 PM:
Our new Republican motto... let us drill and fight.
Drill here and there, but by all means let us all fight.
OMG, I am so excited. LET US ALL FIGHT. He has "scars to prove that it works". I am SO PROUD to be a Republican. "
scout wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:03 PM:
mike wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:03 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 4, 2008 8:02 PM:
mike wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:56 PM:
A president's pension currently is $191,300 per year, until he is 80 years
old.
Assuming the next president lives to age 80. Sen. McCain
would receive 0 pension as he would reach 80 at the end of two terms as
president- Sen. Obama would be retired for 26 years after two terms
and would receive $4,973,800 in pension. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM:
I could not be prouder to be a Republican. God Bless America. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM:
We are the new Republican party. We are now the new Oil Rich party. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:45 PM:
And the bridge that goes nowhere? She said she did finally stand up against it, but she did take the money. "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:45 PM:
After watching Cindy speak, we now have St Cindy.
This is a new party. We are a "new" Republican party. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:26 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:25 PM:
George W. Bush, on the other hand, was in his second term as Governor of Texas when he was made President.
While I know it is not fair to compare Bush who had served an entire term as Governor with Palin who has only served 16 months, I think most Americans, given the choice, would pick Abraham Lincoln over George W. Bush. "
OTH wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 PM:
You really need to have your robe and hood cleaned. Anyone who makes the statements about race that you do is just plain ignorant and stupid.
Now I don't know whose going to win but living in Phoenix, the crotch of the universe, you may have to eat some of your words. Oh, I forgot you only put those on line. You can be really brave that way. You could put on your Seal uniform and scare the brothers to death. See Brian there just may be some payback with a black president. LOL "
Leonard wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:14 PM:
This from the woman who helped McCain break every last one of his wedding vows, the woman who rolled around in his bed while he lied to his wife for months at a time.
I guess Cindy McCain must have some pretty odd definitions of "honor" and "honesty". "
Gator wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:20 PM:
listening to the libs cry foulPalin gave Obambi every little thing
they have been saying About her, only she did it with a smile on her face.
October the second will be fantastic, that is when she will hand Biden
His a**As Dennis Miller said to day she is the Democratic partys
worst nightmareall the trash the Daily-Kos and the Huffington post
have put out has been disproved . So tomorrow its the South Fork of
the Boise, Im done with this bull till something good comes along!! "
sam wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:06 PM:
We republicans now have our own Messiah. She delivers a great speech that delivers HOPE for our party and for our nation. I am so excited about her. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 5:43 PM:
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:15 PM:
According to the Webster New World Dictionary, apocalypse means: a disclosure regarded as prophetic.
With prophecy being the root word of prophetic, prophecy means, according to the same source: predictions of the future under the influence of divine guidance; to predict a future event in any way.
Again, this prophecy in the Book of Revelation could be about Ron Paul since this prophecy was uttered quite a while back.
Speaking of prophecies and prognostications, Leonard I sure hope your projection of Palin being out by mid-September is more on target than mine was of McSame being out by June.
Unfortunately, he's still in...unless it's a clone. LOL! "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:40 PM:
Or maybe like the new VP wanna be Palin saying the Iraq war is 'a task that is from God'
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080903/D92VHQP05.html
The title of this letter says it all:
The Presidency is not on-the-job training....and neither is the VP slot. "
Rhodie wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:42 AM:
"Philadelphia was a city 30 miles southeast of Sardis in Asia Minor. It was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus of Pergamos, to be an "open door" for Greek culture. It was destroyed by an earthquake in AD 17 and rebuilt by Emperor Tiberius. Philadelphia specialized in textile and leather production."
http://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/s30.htm
Saying Ron Paul is the choosen president cause he is from Philly is like saying the Pope leads the church from Rome, Georgia. Or that Moscow Idaho is in Russia. "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 11:12 AM:
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/09/04/jon-stewart-mocks-how-oreillys-opinion-on-teen-pregnancy-gestated-over-a-period-of-months/ "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:59 AM:
http://www.awitness.org/biblehtm/re/re3.htm
Oh, and Cogito? Leonard is right. There was whining, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth in Minneapolis - especially on September 2 - when Ron Pauls Rally for the Republic had more in attendance than the RNC.
http://news.cnet.com/2300-1028_3-6246258-1.html?tag=mncol
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/02/scenes_from_ron_pauls_rally_fo.html
I plan on following the suggestion former Governor Jesse Ventura gave at the Rally for the Republic which was to vote your heart and your conscience since voting is not horse racing; youre not out to try to pick the winner. My conscience tells me the best man for the job is Ron Paul and thats the name Ill be writing on my ballot come November. "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:59 AM:
hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell
upon the earth.
Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy
crown.
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall
go no more out; and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of
the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God and I will write upon him my new name.
He that have an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:58 AM:
Revelelation 3:7-13
And to the angel in the church in Philadelphia write: These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth.
I know thy works. Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can
shut it; for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not
denied my name.
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are jews, and
are not, but do lie.
Behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
(cont) "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:56 AM:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_was_the_US_Constitution_written
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Bell "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:55 AM:
However, there is no question regarding Ron Paul who was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania was one of the original 13 colonies and Pittsburgh has been around since the American Revolution.
http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania#History "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:55 AM:
http://www.jewsagainstzionism.com/
http://www.jewsnotzionists.org/
http://www.nkusa.org/ "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:55 AM:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/04/palins-evangelical-faith-drives-pro-israel-view/
Also, when she was in seclusion for those two days, the only people she DID meet with were members of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee).
http://www.jta.org/cgi-bin/iowa/breaking/110192.html "
wtf wrote on Sep 4, 2008 10:54 AM:
"I've been reading some of the analysis of McCains selection of Palin and what it basically comes down to is the fact that the Republican Party picked a woman for no other reason than the fact they couldn't stomach a Jew (Lieberman).
I dont know about that, Leonard. Heres a pic of Palin in her Alaskan office. Note the Israeli flag by the window and that shes wearing an Israeli flag pin.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=6920357 "
Cogito wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:58 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:18 AM:
I can't hear you over all the whining that is coming out of Minneapolis. "
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 7:02 AM:
Perhaps this is another reason so many blacks hold themselves near and dear to Black Liberation Theology.
In actuality. whites being on top of the food chain is just the way the ball bounces. I doubt the evolutionary process had a racist slant. "
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:53 AM:
There's always ways around things. :) "
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:46 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:42 AM:
Gator wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:40 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 AM:
" AGAIN...
All of this is ignoring the fact that Palin doesn't even want to be an American.
Gator, do you think that Alaska should be given to the Canadians? "
Chuckle, And Black Liberation Theology
is an American value? This slant for Obama is getting creepier and creepier by the day. "
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:23 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:18 AM:
" Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:42 AM:
" Let me put it this way, Im sure I could sit at the same table as lenny
and tip back an Alaskan Amber in the Saltydogg in Homer Alaska
and have a damn fine time and not try and kill one another!!
Likewise. "
-Likewise:) "
Brian wrote on Sep 4, 2008 6:15 AM:
almost as often as Jon Kerry. Palin does believe a woman should have the same opportunities as men. Within reason, of course. She has taken on special interest groups and won. So much of what she says rates high with the MSM. The difference between her and Obama is, she means it. He justs says things to score brownie points. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:32 PM:
Brian wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:54 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:15 PM:
" Leonard, here is another debunking of the slashing of funds for Covenant house Of Alaska.
What has been said from the get go was that Palin slashed the funds that had been allocated by the Republican Alaska Legislature.
We seem to be on agreement on this point, you are just trying to put a positive spin on it so you can dodge the irony. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:12 PM:
" Leonard, Daniel K Oinouye is doing the very same thing Palins husband is accused of
He's trying to make Alaska part of Canada?
That seems unlikely. "
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:01 PM:
and another in an interview. Now one could have been excitement, but the
second was a laugher, Biden moved in on OB and took over and boy was he loud,but even better was the expression change on OBs face, Now far be it
for me to rush to judgment but I would say ol Joe could be a Lush, if not
lets just call him Gomer "
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:42 PM:
Covenant Houses IRS Form 990 (link) shows the funds that Paul Kane describes as slashed was over a threefold increase from the government funds they received from all sources in 2006 (FY2006 ending 12/31/06).
Contact info: ombudsman@washpost.com.
Link that works http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&npoId=332976 "
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 4:26 PM:
what it means to the Hawaiians cause your just a Haole!!! "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:35 PM:
9% of Hillary Female Voters is about equal to 33% of the margin of victory during the last election.
ONE THIRD of the total margin.... "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 3:34 PM:
IN 2006 Bush beat Kerrey by a little more than 3 million votes.
In this year's primary's, Hillary Clinton garnered a little more than 18 Million Votes..approximately half were women (9 million votes).
Even if you believe the 9% poll figure from Garin-Hart-Yang...that would give McCain about 810,000 Hillary votes.
Factor that at 15% of Hillary's female voters, and you give McCain 1.35 million votes.....Almost half the margin by which Bush beat Kerrey.
So..don't let a little number like 9% make you think it won't matter...It will.
Hillary wants McCain to win, so she can run ain 2012. By 2016 she won't be viable. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:03 PM:
" The party Plains husband belonged to or still does was not trying to succeed from the Union unlike Vermont which wants to be its own
Country!
That sure is how the McCainuggets are spinning it. It is a shame (for them) that the facts say otherwise. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:02 PM:
How many fringe republicans did Obama hope to get with his VP selection?
Judging from the ever growing numbers of Obamicans, I don't think he needed a special VP to draw voters away from your party. "
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 2:00 PM:
Country!! Palins want full control of States rights right with out
US Government interference.. Which is exactly the same thing US
Senator Daniel K Inouye has been pushing since he has been in office
and the Hawaiians are demanding the same and all sacred property
held by the government returned to them. Not one word from the press
on this matter. Side note, relatives of the Hawaiians the Maori of
New Zealand have accomplished what their brothers want with a huge
monetary settlement and a big chunk of their land back, I would
say its just a matter of time for Hawaii, what will the press say?? "
Rhodie wrote on Sep 3, 2008 1:16 PM:
9% is better than nothing.
How many fringe republicans did Obama hope to get with his VP selection? "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:48 PM:
The hope of taking a sizable portion of the Clinton bloc was one of the two major reasons for the McCain Campaigns decision to pick Palin. "
Rhodie wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:42 PM:
So Demo women who supported Clinton won't vote for a Republican, WOW that's like doing a survey to find out if farts stink. The fact that 9% of the women who DID support Clinton and now feel more likely to vote for MCcain because of his VP is a major boost. Thats 9% that may have been voting Demo without this VP selection.
How many thousands of votes does that represent tot he Demo's across the nation? 1-2% they wouldn't care but 9% can be devistating to the election. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:15 PM:
Hearing Sarah Barracuda is one thing, but seeing her is quite another. She looks hot! "
If you are into cougar, I suppose. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:14 PM:
" Leonard, George Bush's cocaine use never bothered me, but I am pointing out that Obama's cocaine use never bothered the left wing media
And I am saying that it is hypocritical for the right to attack Obama's admitted youthful missteps when both the current President and the Vice Presidential nominee have similar back grounds.
At least Obama has admitted that what he did as a teen ager was wrong. George W. Bush has yet to make a similar admission. "
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:09 PM:
SportsGuru...Kudos..Very correct and articulate, substantive contribution. I agree.
Leonard, you can watch it on your computer on Foxnews.com. Hearing Sarah Barracuda is one thing, but seeing her is quite another. She looks hot! "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:36 AM:
Its a pretty simple poll. There isn't much room for manipulation. I am sorry if it interferes with your rich fantasy life. "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:28 AM:
TO LEONARD
The Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group hardly has a track-record of success with regards to polling. And they are known for having a left-wing slant.
Anyone can go find a biased polling organization and fish for the results they want, but in the end the truth has the final word.
The last two US Presidential elections had polling organizations showing the Dems with big leads going into the final weeks of the campaign - and the Dems lost.
Ronald Regan's 2nd term was never supposed to have happened according to the left-leaning pollsters - but he won by a landslide. "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:12 AM:
Seeking this kind of comprehensive settlement with Iran is our best way to make progress.
Seeking this kind of settlement with Iran has been pursued in the past, and has NEVER WORKED. These are not reasonable people. The "feel good" liberal approach doesn't work with people who have no respect for western values and culture (as espoused by liberals)!
THIS is why I would never vote for Obama. "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:10 AM:
Obama would offer the Iranian regime a choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, we will offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization, economic investments, and a move toward normal diplomatic relations.
This solution would not achieve Iran's ultimate objective of controlling the middle east and eliminating Israel - therefore they will never agree to it.
If Iran continues its troubling behavior, we will step up our economic pressure and political isolation.
They are already under a vast amount of economic and political pressure from the US an Europe, to no avail. It isn't working now.. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:09 AM:
From today's Wall Street Journal:
If Sen. John McCain was hoping to win over disappointed Hillary Clinton supporters with his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, he figured wrong, according to a Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group poll conducted for Emilys List.
Just 9% of women who supported Clinton in the primaries say they are more likely to vote for McCain because of his inclusion of Palin on the Republican ticket, according to a poll of 800 women conducted on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
A majority 55%said Palins inclusion on the ticket makes them less likely to vote for McCain, who will be nominated at the Republican convention tonight.
The poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. "
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:08 AM:
Out of all the things that Barak Obama has said, one sticks out as one of the most NAIVE foreign policy statement's I've heard from any candidate... and it comes from his own website:
Obama is the only major candidate who supports tough, direct presidential diplomacy with Iran without preconditions.
Hmmm, I wonder why he is the only candidate to support this approach?
Now is the time to pressure Iran directly to change their troubling behavior.
As Jimmy Carter found out (the hard way), pressure without a "big stick" doesn't work with Iran (or the Middle East in general)..
(Continued) "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 11:00 AM:
" Leonard, I did not mention the c word, Obama did.
My point was that President Bush's history of cocaine related "youthful indiscretions" hasn't seemed to give you any pause. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:56 AM:
" Leonard, are you going to watch Sarah Barracuda tonight so that you can have first hand knowledge when you attack her?
I took my TV out back and shot it when my daughter was born.
I might listen to it on the radio though. "
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:56 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:55 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 10:53 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 9:50 AM:
" Leonard, Obama is a self admitted hard drug abuser (cocaine)
I thought that all of the Bush supporters had taken a collective pledge never to mention the "c" word. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:54 AM:
As far as I can tell, it all goes back to the Michael Savage post.
I am willing to consider the possibility that USA Today might have included it in an article and then retracted it once their fact checkers got a hold of it. That would explain its absence from their web postings. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:52 AM:
" Let me put it this way, Im sure I could sit at the same table as lenny
and tip back an Alaskan Amber in the Saltydogg in Homer Alaska
and have a damn fine time and not try and kill one another!!
Likewise. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:50 AM:
" Leonard, First are you calling me a liar??? Thats not nice lenny. It was
There, USA-To Day, the header stated as reported by the Washington
Post, you cant find it T S
Certainly not. All I am doing is asking you to back up your assertion with some evidence. The assertion that Alaskan National Guard troops would follow a different chain of command than all other active duty National Guard troops is a exceptional claim and, as such, requires exceptional evidence.
In the absence of such evidence I think we have to consider the possibility that your source, whatever it was, was simply wrong. "
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:42 AM:
and tip back an Alaskan Amber in the Saltydogg in Homer Alaska
and have a damn fine time and not try and kill one another!!! "
Cogito wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:35 AM:
Robb wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:18 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:11 AM:
that didn't keep him from trying to discredit me.
His tactics are so indicative of a liberal. You just have to let him dig his hole and enjoy the ride. "
Brian wrote on Sep 3, 2008 8:04 AM:
of victory in a debate, well, he has to do something to make his head swell. "
Brian wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:58 AM:
Gator wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:18 AM:
There, USA-To Day, the header stated as reported by the Washington
Post, you cant find it T S.. The last thing Im going to say on this
Subject is If Obama had come under the scrutiny Pailn has you would
see Hillary as the nomine not Obama. The only time the press hit him
hard was when Charlie Gibson and Stephonopoulos did it and were
Crucified for it. And Obama came off looking whipped. He is no
John F Kennedy, not now, not ever .As for your bet on Palin, lenny
I have one for you, IF Obama makes it I say he will implode before
his term is over and if he makes it you can bet it will be a one shot
deal just like Jimmy C.. Dont forget I voted for that idiot and there
was the same warm and fuzzy feeling for Jimmy like it is for Obama
and you have seen the results "
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 7:07 AM:
falcon wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:45 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 3, 2008 12:55 AM:
These pathetic scumbags are trying to dig up any spec of dirt they can to discredit her while they are silent on Obama's drugged up past.
ROTFLMAO!!!
You are aware, are you not, that Sara Palin is, by her own admission, a former marijuana user?
Shoot a Republican in the foot and he will walk with a limp. Hand a Republican a loaded gun and he will blast both of his legs off beneath the knees. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:48 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:14 PM:
This is why typical liberal sources for news are garbage. The main stream media is in the tank for Obama and the blind liberal sheep follow them. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:51 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:38 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:38 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:27 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:01 PM:
" This is going no where, its like a discussion with a box of rocks
Im done, Life goes onOh about that bet???
In other words, there was no article, it was all the product of the GOP echo chamber and you just realized that you have been, yet again, completely conned by the men you call your leaders.
It must suck to be a Republican. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:59 PM:
Given Alaskas proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we dont even know about
Speculation by a notorious liar who can't even be trusted to give his own name does not a security clearance make. "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:55 PM:
Im done, Life goes onOh about that bet??? "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:52 PM:
" Leonard, As a mater of fact I do it was reported in USA- To-day a few days back. I would think even a Marxist like you could search it out.
Well, that's funny because I have googled "Palin", "Security Clearance" and USA Today in pretty much every combination imaginable and I can't find hide or tail of the article you are citing.
Perhaps you could provide me with a link? I would be interested to read it and besides, it would be a great gotcha for my military friend who says that active duty national guard units don't report to governors. "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:27 PM:
Manhood thing, whats that new handle, Sea going bell hop 66??? "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:21 PM:
Someone could let a nitwit like Adriana Huffington wash their brain is
beyond me, your typical of a far left of center soldier, you have no
argument so you ridicule. And like all the left you give Obama a full
Pass. I almost forgot, Obama 3 year US Senator worked 143 days
Voted 135 times, authored no bills, no resolutions was on the road
for some 2 years running for office, fantastic track record "
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:59 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:58 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:58 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:55 PM:
The contributions, made during Palin's failed 2002 bid to become Alaska's lieutenant governor, were not illegal for her to accept. But they show how Palin, a self-proclaimed reformer who has bucked Stevens and his allies, is nonetheless a product of a political system in Alaska now under the cloud of an ongoing FBI investigation. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:47 PM:
Palin Slashed Funding for Teen Moms
ST. PAUL -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee who revealed Monday that her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, earlier this year used her line-item veto to slash funding for a state program benefiting teen mothers in need of a place to live.
Every child has a right to life, just not life in doors. A particularly interesting point in Alaska. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:43 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:39 PM:
" Leonard, all Im telling you is what was reported by the WPO, a newspaper
which I would say is not conservative friendly ,take it or leave it.
Do you have a link to this alleged article?
I have seen a lot references to this alleged article over the last few days but the real goods do not appear to be available to be found.
BTW, I asked a friend of mine in the military about this today and he confirmed what I already knew. Active duty National Guard Units report to and take orders from their military superiors through the chain of command. They are not under the command of their home state governors, even if they happen to be conducting operations in their home state. "
Madman wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:34 PM:
Again, go Ms Hitchcock. "
Madman wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:32 PM:
Mayor of Lodi - 60,000 vs 6,000
City Council - 60,000 vs 6,000
A Maverick - she flashed her mayor of Lodi business card in New York to get special treatment vs Palin who fired the person who would not fire her ex-brother in law.
Go Ms Hitchcock. Republican VP 2008 "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 5:17 PM:
which I would say is not conservative friendly ,take it or leave it. The way
the Media is salivating on this is a bloody crack up, I cant help but laugh.
And on the other shoe we have a complete Pass. Associating with known
domestic terrorist, playing the race card, blowing millions of dollars of
a charity he and William Ayers were chairing, receiving kick backs and
Special favors from Tony Rezko, twenty years in a racist church when
there are hundreds of honest Churchs in ChicagoWhat it all comes
down to it he is just an other South side playerAs for Palins membership
In a separatist organization, so?? I was a member of the Sierra club and Friends of the Earth before I wised up, so Im not any moreIf you will
Take note, Vermont is still wanting to form their own country and if you
drive north in California on I-5 you will find the same going on from
Yreka north and very vocal about it. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:24 PM:
The Republicans have become so desperate that they are now grasping at imaginary straws as Palin drifts ever closer to dismissal. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:16 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:15 PM:
McCain's ship is sinking fast, in large part due to the bullet that travelled through his foot and pierced its hull. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:13 PM:
What, specifically, is Palin's security clearance and how do you know it? "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:04 PM:
On Plains background, HMMmmm!! You dont suppose he thought the
FBI,NSA and SS did a good enough job!! For the security clearance she
Has, they say its probably equivalent to Bidens. I would think she is as
Squeaky clean as it gets. Naw she doesnt like America, so she lets her
son deploy to Iraq. She has been over to the sand box to visit with her Guard troops .And hell yes she put the screws to some crooked politicos, about time someone did. Kind of remind s me of Bobby Jindal in Louisiana he
is cleaning up his state also.. "
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:42 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:39 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:38 PM:
When Stevens got in trouble, she stayed supportive of him, until it became a political liability. Now she pretends that she is something she isnt. "
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:36 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:30 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:27 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:25 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:24 PM:
DevilDog66 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:23 PM:
drilling in Alaska. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:51 AM:
All of this is ignoring the fact that Palin doesn't even want to be an American.
Gator, do you think that Alaska should be given to the Canadians? "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 11:12 AM:
the politics of crimeLeftie sites like that will make you go blind!! Lenny
even if McCain and Palin dont get elected I can see Palin/Jindal 2012.
Obama will be like Jimmy Carter gone in 4 if he makes full term at all
As for Biden running, thinking like that will grow hair on your palm!!!
To dumb for prime time Joe!! As for Palin the thing that scares lefties
the most is, Babies, guns and Jesus "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:42 AM:
Gator, do you think that Alaska should be given to the Canadians? "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:38 AM:
The scandal here isn't that Palin's unmarried teenage daughter is pregnant, the scandal is that John McCain is so reckless that he would choose a VP without even the most minimal background check.
My brother's ex girlfriend joined the diplomatic corps a few years back. He knows this because a pair of FBI agents showed up on his doorstep wanting to know everything about her.
If that is the kind of background check you need issue visas in Budapest, don't you think they would have wanted to at least look into the woman who, given John McCain's age and health, is likely to become President of the United States if he is elected? "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:58 AM:
Only desperation I see is coming from the leftiesOne only has to look
at Lodi middle, Tokay and Lodi High to find the same situation. So here we
are a VP candidate with a pregnant unmarried daughter STOP THE PRESS!! On the other hand we have a Presidential candidate who announced his run for the presidency in the home of a known domestic
terrorist, received a 30,000 contribution from Hamas supporter and member
says he gave it back, which didnt happen ,Gets a sweet heart deal from
Tony Rezko on money for his million dollar home, you know Ill take an
unwed mother over that. STOP THE PRESS!! No give him a pass sweep it
Under the rug!!! Do you understand the difference ,Think Mayor Richard
Daily and the Chicago political machine, they pull the string to make Obama dance and they will try and crush anything that gets in their way
FACTS ARE FACTS Lenny "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:27 AM:
Gator, your boys screwed up royally and now you have to live with it. Your desperation is most amusing.
I'm thinking about starting a pool on how long it will be until Palin gets dropped from the ticket. Those mid September spots would be in the prime ones, I imagine. "
Gator wrote on Sep 2, 2008 7:17 AM:
Kos-Kid. You would no doubt love it if she had a late term abortion, right?
I have an 18 year old grandson who came into this world the same way.
do I love him any less ,hell no hes my buddy. Leonard wipe the drool off your face its not very becomingOh I forgot her husband had a DUI in 1986,he was a kid, big deal. Had one since? no!! America is a funny place we tend to hold our Leaders to standards we couldnt meet in a million years!! We live in a very big Glass house and there we stand with rocks
In our hands, It just like Ross Perot said there is a giant sucking sound,
this time its coming from the Left wing Euro-Commie section of the
Democratic party "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:31 AM:
Aides to Mr. McCain said they had a team on the ground in Alaska now to look more thoroughly into Ms. Palins background. A Republican with ties to the campaign said the team assigned to vet Ms. Palin in Alaska had not arrived there until Thursday, a day before Mr. McCain stunned the political world with his vice-presidential choice. The campaign was still calling Republican operatives as late as Sunday night asking them to go to Alaska to deal with the unexpected candidacy of Ms. Palin. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 2, 2008 6:30 AM:
Palin loves America so much that she was once a member of a radical political party that was dedicated to either seceding from the Union or joining Canada.
When people told Palin that she should either love America or leave it, I guess she took them literally. "
Gator wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:41 PM:
its a war that is not worth 1 American life It was run by a Secretary of
Defense that made Robert McNamara look like a bloody genius and it
was a total Cluster **** till General Petraeus took over. I supported the
war and still do as long a 1 American is still on the ground thereAs
for Bush on a scale of 1-10 maybe a 5 as for Jimmy Carter -44.Bush
is no Reagan nor Teddy Roosevelt but those are the best Republicans
In Modern times, as for the rest, so-so!! Ivan you cant have it all your
way, you give, you take, its called compromiseThat is how people
get a long and how business and trade unions manage to get along
for the benefit of bothThat was what conservative has done anything
for this country?? And your answer is??? Levi fellow, pray tell what or
who is thatTip a glass of Mad Dog 20/20 you will feel better in the
morning!!! "
Madman wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:22 PM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEQdYdCfl60&feature=related "
Robb wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:46 PM:
It appears Ivan, you are allot older than I thought... "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:00 PM:
Teen age fornification has long been the scourge of the liberal movement. Is it any coincidence that it has shown up here? "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:59 PM:
A socialist is a socialist is a socialist!
And you ask what President has done anything for this country? Where have you been for the last 8 years? "
Gator wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:20 PM:
Gator wrote on Sep 1, 2008 5:13 PM:
let it sink in, has the Messiah done anything close to that??? She has
run a fishing business, been a mayor of a small town and now Governor
Of Alaska. What has Biden done, hung out in a Kush job longer than he should have (term limits) As for the Messiah ,Hes run his mouth!!
As for conservatives other than Ronald Reagan what so called conservative has done anything for this country?? By your ranting I would say your more of a Troll than anything else. By the way Mr. conservative your master, RUSH thinks She is OK!! SORRY!! Also you leave the families out of your disgusting Rant, both families What you have is An American War Hero and an American Female Pioneer Hero vs A Communist Wannabe and a career Socialist. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 3:45 PM:
Now, McCain and his Feminazi Valkerye are not only promising us the largest tax increase in history but also a baby in every unwed teen age cheerleaders belly.
I just can't support this sort of nonsense 548.39%.
I say give them both the boot and take this Party back for the conservatives that made it the Great Old Party! "
falcon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:35 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:34 PM:
falcon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:29 PM:
Leonard, You think that Palin was not vetted? Who vetted Obama? Every time someone looks into his past, they see nothing but associations with corrupt scoundrels like Tony Resco and William Ayers. Then we find these kooks that he has been following for the past 20 years like Jeremiah Wright. The equivalent of that would be if we found out that Palin was taking kickbacks from oil companies and frequented KKK meetings for the past 20 years. I dont think the she is that bad. "
falcon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:20 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 1, 2008 2:17 PM:
Will the last conservative who thinks Palin was actually vetted please stand up? "
dogbark wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:22 AM:
"Hello, damn it, do you know what time it is? It's 3 a.m. .. Oh, well why didn't you say so? You got him? Ok Dump his rice on the floor, heh heh. Now don't bother me again until 8 a.m." slam. "
Gator wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:31 AM:
Former DNC chair Don Fowler and Democrat Rep. John Spratts candid, malicious comments on a plane from Denver to Charlotte.
The hurricanes going to hit New Orleans about the time they start. [Chuckle] The timing is at least it appears now that itll be there Monday. That just demonstrates that Gods on our side. [Laughter] Everythings cool.
A person needs to be aware of cell phone Cameras, Fowler has since apologized ,my.my!! Its on u-tube "
Gator wrote on Sep 1, 2008 7:14 AM:
was the greatest ever and your party has been Hi-Jacked by socialist,
I have a question, What do you see when the lights are out and the
demons come??? "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 1, 2008 1:22 AM:
McCain is and has been one of the leadingSocialists in the left wing of theRepublican Party. He has spent the last 20years encouraging class conflict with his never ending campaign to deprive people of their right to freely express themselves based solely on the amount of money they have. TheMcCain Feingold bill, written in collaboration with theDemocrats, could jut as easily been drafted by KarlMarx.
Ms.Palin is just the inevitable comrade this founder of the American Politboro. She is a leading member of aFeminist organization.
You may have been out of the country when all of this happened but our party in the last 6 months has been submarined by the Socialist.In just half a year we have gone from being the Party of Bush The Greatest President This Country Has Ever Had to the Party of Nikita McCain.
The time has come to take our Party back! "
dogbark wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:59 PM:
What an odd argument, especially now that the republicans propose having Miss Congeniality a heart throb away from the Presidency. "
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:53 PM:
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:52 PM:
TandC wrote on Aug 31, 2008 9:50 PM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:50 PM:
Pat Robertson says that Hurricane Gustav is God's punishment on the GOP for choosing a feminazi as their VP.
You tell them Pat! I'm with you 538.9%!!!!
Lets take back our convention and give the Socialist McCain and his feminazi valkarye the boot! "
Gator wrote on Aug 31, 2008 6:14 PM:
Strange occurrence 2 of the smears came from an IP address of Stop the
Smear, Mr. Obamas site!!! You think!! Sounds like the old glass house
Trick to me eh Obama, Tony Rezko, 30,000 from Hamas, William Ayers
Richard Dailys favorite son!! It just goes on, push comes to shove
Obama is just an other politician from the Chicago machine with Daily
at the Controls "
TandC wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:38 PM:
http://forums.recordnet.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=sr-news&tid=8697. "
Gator wrote on Aug 31, 2008 2:03 PM:
served her time as president and then as a 3 term Senator walked into the
white houseWith Obamas track record on the Second Amendment the
NRA couldnt be happier if Charlton Hesston had been reborn!!! As for
the so called Trooper Gate, its a perfect example of the Blue wall or
the thin blue line, good ol boys protecting a dirty cop!!! An other choice
I would have liked would have been Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana
he is an other one who wont go along just to make the party happy. This
Country had best wake up, you change the way things run from the bottom up not the other way around. You demand accountability of our Government
and remove the lobbyist from the picture. Americans need to get back to can do and not rely on big brother, ya-all need to remember what words like
Honesty, Self Reliance. Loyalty, Courage and your word is your bond mean
I know they dont mean squat to a so-called modern Liberal, but that just
shows how out of touch you are!!! "
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:29 PM:
Obama at 3:00am.... Hello this is Barack.. you have him...ahhhh.. what grounds.. that is not good enough..what will the Europeans think..it might make them mad.. let him go.
Sarah Palin at 3:00am? In a silky little.outfit...with her hair down....hello...yes.. yes...go ahead.. smoke em! . good night.. "
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:18 PM:
Leonard, that is ridiculous! What terrible analysis! What idiot suggested that? Republicans could not stomach a liberal democrat and McCain had to galvanize the base. His brilliant move is that his choice was a women.
What is ironic about your post is that it was the democrats who crucified Joe Lieberman (a jew) for his stance on the Iraq war. Talk about not being open minded. "
Gator wrote on Aug 31, 2008 12:01 PM:
As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's.
She's also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security's counterterrorism plans.
Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country's defense. Given Alaska's proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don't even know about.
According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.
She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is. I guess she is just a little more than fluff by the way
This from WAPO!! "
Lou Branch wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:53 AM:
to Momma after meeting her twice. Old John not only brought her home but he wants her to be the next V.P. of the good old USA. I think the "Maverick"is losing
whatever he has left of a 72 year old brain. Someone please help the guy. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:44 AM:
You've come a long way, baby! "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:37 AM:
Isn't denial a bi+ch.
You would know. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:36 AM:
And does anyone know why the Ms. instead of Mrs. P
Palin is a self identified feminist. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:35 AM:
Well Leonard, If something happens to Obama if he gets elected we can call Biden "The almost as old as McCain bedraggled old dinosaur that is definately unfit to lead the world's largest economy". :)
My point was not regarding McCain's age. Ronald Reagan was almost as old as McCain and he was a fine President. My point was that McCain is grossly out of touch with the American people and the American economy, to such an extent that the man doesn't even know how to send an email! "
Brian wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:22 AM:
-Isn't denial a bitch. "
Brian wrote on Aug 31, 2008 11:19 AM:
Well Leonard, If something happens to Obama if he gets elected we can call Biden "The almost as old as McCain bedraggled old dinosaur that is definately unfit to lead the world's largest economy". :) "
Gator wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:01 AM:
thunder!!! Ill bet Harry Truman sat up in his grave with a grin on his face. so now Leonard dont start, you know my party and you also I have no use
for the George Soros controlled Democratic party of to day. In fact Im going to vote against Bill Sali Republican here in Idaho and for Walt
Minnick Conservative Democrat.. Ms Palin is just what McCain needs
a maverick just like him self and is a breath of fresh air. Obama picks
a D C insider, one of the good old boys, McCain picks a wild card, Bingo!
I cant wait for Palin and Biden debate!!! The libs are whining about she
Has no experience Well what about the Messiah, the only thing he has done
Is chair a committee headed by William Ayers he cant remember and has
basically been on the road for 2 years running for office. I love the Heart
beat away from being president, so what?? That is what the Presidents cabinet is for, right!! And Life member of the NRA "
mike wrote on Aug 31, 2008 8:05 AM:
And I'll ask "election year" how she figures her MO is out of the 50's?
And does anyone know why the Ms. instead of Mrs. P ? "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:35 AM:
Her son and her husband are democrats.
Indeed. Those who know her best reject her political philosophy.
They may vote for her out of personal loyalty but they know that her politics and her party are wrong. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:34 AM:
" Sarah Barracuda Sarah Barracuda. What a Women! I cant wait for her to dust up the establishment arrogant liberals with her real life experience.
Real life experience as the mayor of a town the size of Clements. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:32 AM:
I'm not quite sure why the LNS decided to delete that particular phrase. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:31 AM:
-Wikipedia can be edited by anyone. There is some fact checking on it. To say that it's a credible source all the time is foolish. Leonard's always ctiticizing me and others for fact checking. Here he refers to a site that is below average to average in making sure it's content is accurate. Snopes is much better but still not a totally reliable source.
Chuckle... Well we know that McCain didn't check either because he didn't have anyone to get him at line so he could use .
Just a further example of why this bedraggled old dinosaur is unfit to lead the worlds largest economy. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:29 AM:
The only ones worrying about her are the Democrats here and everywhere else; and worry they should.
Far from it. The Democrats I know are all celebrating this massive blunder on the part of the McCain campaign. We couldn't be happier.
All we have to do is wait until McCain irrevocably nominates her as his running mate and then, when he can't back out, his ship will be sunk, finally and forever. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 31, 2008 7:26 AM:
" This issue with Palin will be a non-issue because she did nothing wrong. Of course she should be investigated; but the result will reveal a woman with an incredible level of integrity and honor.
All of which you know based on two days of news coverage. Gee Safeway, I sure am glad that you have thoroughly researched this issue.
The fact is that the GOP drones would have hailed whoever McCain chose as the new Messiah. "
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:26 AM:
falcon wrote on Aug 31, 2008 4:08 AM:
Election Year wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:26 AM:
Brian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:31 PM:
" Sam, that blog by Brian regarding your husband's opinion was absolutely disgusting. I'd be the first to suggest he be put on ignore until an apology is made for his atrocious comment about someone he not only doesn't know, but lucky he's in Phoenix. I had very little respect for Brian to begin with and his holier than thou attitude and now I have absolutely none left at all. I guess Brian feels same in his haven with the reputation as the murder capitol of the world. You fit in nicely, Brian.
-T and C, half the voters in this country
feel it's foolish to vote for Obama. Care to do a poll on how those voting for McCain feel about Obama?
I don't need to know someone to say they are foolish by their actions.
Now, you have some facts that Phoenix is the murder capital of the world?
And what does my residence here have anything to do with murder rate here anyway? Perhaps if you weren't so far away in Lodi you wouldn't be quite as
brave to lump me together with the murderers here. Be careful what you say! "
Brian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 10:58 PM:
-Wikipedia can be edited by anyone. There is some fact checking on it. To say that it's a credible source all the time is foolish. Leonard's always ctiticizing me and others for fact checking. Here he refers to a site that is below average to average in making sure it's content is accurate. Snopes is much better but still not a totally reliable source. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:52 PM:
The only ones worrying about her are the Democrats here and everywhere else; and worry they should. While the adage has always been that Presidential elections are not won as a result of the vice-presidential selection, I submit that this one may very well be lost (by the Democrats) because of McCain's choice.
Biden is a liability; he certainly wasn't the first choice. I believe had Obama and Hillary not been so vicious toward one another during their own primary, she would have been selected. But there are so many instances that clearly undermine each other to such an enormous extent that the majority of their campaign (and their money) would have been spent on repairing the damage they inflicted upon themselves and the Democrat Party itself.
What this also proves is that neither Obama nor Clinton could see past their own noses during the primary to understand just what they were doing to themselves with regard to the general election. Pity. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 30, 2008 6:59 PM:
" Leonard, you don't think the troopergate thing was looked into completely before this announcement?
No, I really don't.
The way I see it, McCain wanted Lieberman, a lot of the Party wanted Romney (who McCain hates) and there was a deadlock.
Palin was a desperate attempt by the powers to be to at least pick someone in time to try to steal Obama's thunder. I doubt they even read her Wikipedia page.
The whole thing reminds me of that time when Reagan, having failed to get Bork confirmed for the Supreme Court, tossed around wildly only to select Douglas Ginsburg, a man who was known for getting high with his law students.
Its hard to believe but sometimes even the most mighty bureaucracy makes a decision out of desperation.
The McCain Campaign is desperate and thus we have Ms. Palin. "
TandC wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:28 PM:
Lodian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 2:13 PM:
That's the truth! LOL! Maybe Brian's communication skills are better when he's had a few...except for the fact that he ends up cussing everyone out. Poor guy. He has such a hard time. ;-) "
TandC wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:48 PM:
TandC wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:38 PM:
TandC wrote on Aug 30, 2008 1:33 PM:
Cogito wrote on Aug 30, 2008 12:30 PM:
voter wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:17 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:13 AM:
Lodian, Try to use your imagination and insert "understand" in the proper place in the sentence. And take out the other "the".
This is one of the things I like about Brian. Reading his posts is kind of like doing a crossword puzzle.
It keeps my brain limber.
:) "
Leonard wrote on Aug 30, 2008 9:11 AM:
If a lone amateur Alaskan blogger was able to uncover Troopergate, imagine what will turn up once Palin has been vetted by the national media and the Obama campaign.
People who abuse political power for personal ends do not do so on just a single occasion. This is serial behavior.
My prediction is that Palin will be forced to drop out by mid October.
As for McCain's chances after that.... "
Brian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:18 AM:
" Brian wrote "But, really Sam, to not the the radical in Obama is foolish at the least."
Lodian, Try to use your imagination and insert "understand" in the proper place in the sentence. And take out the other "the". :) "
Brian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:14 AM:
Why the left is scared to death of Palin. "
Brian wrote on Aug 30, 2008 8:12 AM:
-Well, except for my deceased parents at Cherokee, there is nobody else in Lodi related to me. One of my brothers lives in Stockton. "
Cogito wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:42 PM:
Cogito wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:22 PM:
Cogito wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:51 PM:
Lodian wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:30 PM:
What the heck does this mean? LOL! "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:00 PM:
Y A W N! ! ! "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:57 PM:
Lieberman, the in-house-McCain companion
LOL!!!
Is that what they are calling that these days?
How progressive! "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 PM:
When asked about the Iraq war she said she really has not thought about it much.
Leonard, be nice. She has Lieberman, the in-house-McCain companion, to educate her. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 PM:
My first thought was "Trooper Gate" but that one was already taken. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:45 PM:
Palin's Alaskan Administration sort of reminds me of the Galt City Council.
Of course, they have about the same number of constituents. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:44 PM:
Actually Brian, I told him what you said about him and who you are. He said, "He has family here." He knows your family. Too funny. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:37 PM:
Of the dozens of contacts that the Governor and her office had with the Public Safety Commissioner's office, that is the single transcript that Palin has released.
I wonder what the other transcripts look like?
State Legislatures with Republican majorities in both houses do not launch ethics investigations into Republican Governors without some serious provocation. "
Gator wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:27 PM:
Sarah the Barracuda, ah life is good!! "
Gator wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:22 PM:
And theres a gentleman by the name of Mike Wooten, whos a trooper in the Valley. Theres a family tie with the governor there and so I think because of that, my understanding is, you know, Walt [Monegan] has been very reluctant to take any action. But there are some very clear facts out there that and these things actually happened that he Tasered his 11-year-old kid, he drove drunk in a patrol car, he shot a cow moose out of season. The Palins cant figure out why nothing is going on. Heres the problem thats gonna happen. There is a possibility because Wooten is an ex-husband of the governors sister and there is a custody situation, there is a strong possibility that the governor herself may get subpoenaed to talk about all this stuff on the stand in the coming months. It would be ugly. I dont think anybody wants that but, you know, Todd and Sarah [Palin] are scratching their heads, Why on earth hasnt this, why is this guy still representing the department? Hes a horrible recruiting tool, you know. From their perspective, everybodys protecting him "
Gator wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:19 PM:
From USA Today
Her office has a released a recording of one of the calls, between Frank Bailey, who oversees boards and commissions for Palin, and Lt. Rodney Dial of the state police. Here's an excerpt, based on a partial transcript produced by the Daily News, in which Bailey describes his concerns "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:16 PM:
Of course, many of them are probably still wondering "who the heck is she?" "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:14 PM:
Yesterday may have been Obama's night; but clearly this is a great day for Republicans - and they've got a week of free campaigning (insofar as the media is concerned) from Minnesota to come!
I'm just curious. If you were in charge of picking your parties VP candidate, would you really go with a woman who is the subject of an active ethics investigation? "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:11 PM:
Read the full test of his speech. If you don't see the liberal and radical
rhetoric something is wrong with you.
Even the AP is acknowledging when he raises taxes ( and he will ) it is not good for the economy.
Brian, have you read the McCain Health Insurance Plan Brian?
John McCain is proposing the largest tax increase on the poor and the middle class in modern history. By taxing employers contributions to employee health insurance McCain will drive working families into poverty all while smothering the rich in even more tax giveaways. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:11 PM:
Of course he then backtracked after soon-to-be Vice President Palin delivered what can only be described as one of the most gracious, intelligent and articulate speeches by any vice-presidential candidate as she accepted this great honor. And much of that graciousness was directed at Hillary Clinton herself. Obama accurately reflects what he thinks of her as a potential female chief executive by jealously keeping Hillary off of his ticket. He certainly didn't see this coming; but he should have.
Yesterday may have been Obama's night; but clearly this is a great day for Republicans - and they've got a week of free campaigning (insofar as the media is concerned) from Minnesota to come!
He may have slept well last night; but Obama will be tossing and turning this night for sure. Gotta love American politics! "
Gator wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:03 PM:
For a skeleton you had better make sure your closet is clean!!! "
voter wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:36 PM:
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/08/29/vp-picks-karl-rove-swings-and-misses-big-time/ "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:53 PM:
What is this world coming to????
It was bad enough when John McCain, a known Socialist, became the party's nominee but NOW they are going to give the Vice Presidency, the office Dick Cheney made sacred, to a FEMINAZI???
Strom Thurmond must be spinning in his grave!
Will the last real conservative to leave the Republican Party please take the picture of me and Dick Nixon naked in the hot tub? "
Brian wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:44 PM:
" Brian, it would be appropriate for you to say you think his choice is foolish, but it is wrong for you to attack his integrity and call him a fool.
However, being as uneducated as you are, I really do not believe you understand the difference. "
Sam, OK he's foolish.
Now, since you know so little about me
it is more appropriate for you to have said I made uneducated remarks about your husband.
But, really Sam, to not the the radical
in Obama is foolish at the least.
Read the full test of his speech. If you don't see the liberal and radical
rhetoric something is wrong with you.
Even the AP is acknowledging when he raises taxes ( and he will ) it is not good for the economy. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:32 PM:
Staffer 1) I didn't know she was the subject of an ongoing ethics investigation. Did you know that she was the subject of an ongoing ethics investigation?
Staffer 2) No, I thought you were supposed to find out if she was the subject of an ongoing ethics investigation.
Staffer 3) You idiots! Why didn't someone find out whether she was the subject of an ongoing ethics investigation??? "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:01 PM:
Mr. Rubin also conveniently leaves out my references (on three posts on this very blog) that "barring any skeletons or other negative information regarding Palin or those close to her," or words to that effect, she will go a long way to ensure a McCain victory in November.
The vetting is just now starting; it will be a number of weeks before the "jury" returns. In the meantime I'll just read, listen and learn. I've done the same with Obama ever since he became a viable Presidential candidate. Unfortunately, he hasn't been as successful in the vetting process as I think he would have liked. "
wtf wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:47 PM:
From the article:
"What concerns me more, as a voter, is the ethical issue. Plagiarism comes from dishonesty and intellectual laziness on the part of an individual, but McCain's campaign's later denial adopts that individual's dishonesty," stated Vector."
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Wikinews_investigates_claim_McCain_plagiarized_speech_from_Wikipedia "
wtf wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:47 PM:
OK, "lodisafeway" (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) I'll say it r-e-a-l s-l-o-w so you can understand.
Ron Paul had HUGE campaign contributions; so much so, the MSM took notice and the other candidates definitely wanted a piece of that pie.
Plus, when he dropped out of the race, it was noted that his supporters **still** supported him and the other candidates wanted to know what he had.
Politicians being the chameleons they are, are not averse to picking up ideas wherever they are found; however, the difference is most politicos only talk the talk; they don't walk the walk.
I imagine you didn't look at the link re: Palin as a good VP for Paul dated almost a year ago which only shows me how you revel in your lack of knowledge. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:42 PM:
I have not watched the video (settling instead to just read about it) so while I don't regularly post hyperlinks to other websites, this one will further explain what Mr. Combs has done on his (and our) behalf. Enjoy!
The article:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,413582,00.html
The video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmfjkhVhg7A "
voter wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:07 PM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:06 PM:
However, being as uneducated as you are, I really do not believe you understand the difference. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:02 PM:
My husband is NOT a fool. He is a hard working, intelligent, college educated, wealthy man who is a wonderful husband and an exception father. Oh yeah, and he is HOT.
Unlike you, an ignorant fool, who refuses to give your family health insurance.
Brian, grow up. Quit attacking people you have never met. "
Brian wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:52 PM:
" Bob, my husband is a die heart Republican. But last night Obama's speech won him over. It is worth watching it if you can find it. "
Sam, your husband is a fool on two accounts.
1. He must not understand why he always voted Republican.
2. He definately doesn't understand all the liberal rhetoric in Obama's speech.
He should read the text of it before it's too late. "
Brian wrote on Aug 29, 2008 4:48 PM:
-Ah with the grandstanding again. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:58 PM:
wtf wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:28 PM:
Hmmmm....I thought "G" was for girard.... "
Billy Rubin wrote on Aug 29, 2008 3:13 PM:
From that speech he's divined she's "brilliant, tough, intelligent"? How wonderful! I feel confident G74 could not have named the governor of Alaska a week ago, nor would he have recognized her name if he had heard it, yet today "...it is apparent that McCain has made an excellent selection for Vice President."
Let's see... didn't G also give props to Obama as a speaker? Or did he say speeches mean nothing. Oh, drat! The tangled web again! "
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:06 PM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:03 PM:
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:33 PM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:18 PM:
... 38 million plus "
MARZO2008 wrote on Aug 29, 2008 1:13 PM:
Aimee wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:54 PM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:28 PM:
This Tylenol PM cr@p is killing me. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:25 PM:
No, I was referring to the Lieutenant on Homicide, a great character who I would be delighted to share a nickname with.
From Wikipedia: Al Giardello generally called "Gee" is the shift commander of the Homicide unit followed by the series "
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM:
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:17 PM:
Lou Branch wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:13 PM:
who will set him straight. Give me a break! "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:08 PM:
However, you certainly didn't explain your reason for making the request in the original post. In fact, you asked a further question (I suppose of yourself) about a television program that you also failed to answer. Where I fit into this conversation is still a mystery to me; but it certainly is not upsetting.
I would suggest that if you don't want an answer to your questions, simply don't ask.
Peace Unto You as Well. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 12:02 PM:
Seriously, I was not trying to rile you up. As I explained, "G" was a one letter term of respect that comes from the TV show "Homicide: Life on the Streets" which is one of my favorites.
I honestly don't understand why this business has upset you so but I do apologize for any offense I may have (unintentionally) caused.
Pax? "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:58 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:56 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:53 AM:
" Although one may assert that the Republicans have shot themselves in the foot by choosing Palin to be McCain's running mate, the decision to announce McCain's choice this morning effectively took the focus from Obama's speech last night and placed it squarely with McCain and Palin
True, but given the nature of the announcement, it is not clear to me why they would have wanted to do that.
Look! We have chosen someone even more inexperienced than the guy we spent the last three months bashing as "inexperienced".
Hey!
Over here!
Look at us! "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:51 AM:
Of course without it needing to be stated, there is nothing that requires me to refer to you as "Leonard," "Leo," "L" or to even respond to you (or anyone else) at all. I would much rather folks keep to the subjects at hand than waste their time discussing the manner in which they choose to address others. It seems rather bizarre to me.
Wow. And here I was just trying to be polite. "
Aimee wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:49 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:48 AM:
Yet since there is no letter "G" in my screen name nor my true name (not that I have ever revealed that information here), it makes no sense to refer to me in this way and then ask for my permission to do so. But if you insist, there is no way that I can stop you.
Of course without it needing to be stated, there is nothing that requires me to refer to you as "Leonard," "Leo," "L" or to even respond to you (or anyone else) at all. I would much rather folks keep to the subjects at hand than waste their time discussing the manner in which they choose to address others. It seems rather bizarre to me. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:35 AM:
I don't know where it comes from. Didn't they used to call the Lieutenant on "Homicide" G? "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:33 AM:
I didn't see anything about it in the articles I read. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:27 AM:
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:27 AM:
Since the "value" of marriage has been reduced to such a low level in our country I do not believe that his candidacy will be fatally damaged by this particular aspect of his character. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:22 AM:
Governor Palin has more executive experience than Obama and Biden combined
I don't know, Biden was the President of his High School Chess Club. It's membership was only slightly smaller than the population of Alaska. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:14 AM:
Whether or not he's going to attempt to run off with soon-to-be Vice President Palin is a subject reserved for the truly pathetic and purely hypocritical. But this is exactly what I have come to expect from the so-called "liberal" leaning side of our society. "
A statement reserved for either the entirely humorless or someone who is actually concerned that their candidate may have a character deficit when it comes to those "til death do us part" types of oaths. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:12 AM:
wtf wrote on Aug 29, 2008 11:07 AM:
In Obama's speech last night, he said the "Election wasn't about me (Obama) - it was about you."
Hmmmm....Ron Paul said that back when he dropped out i.e., the Campaign isn't about me; it's about liberty.
And McCain's choice of Palin is very interesting. Came across a blast from the past in this article written September 22, 2007 - almost a year ago.
Sarah Palin Would Be Best VP For Ron Paul
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/2317
And God has spoken - Hurricane-force winds, heavy rain hit Phoenix area
http://home.peoplepc.com/psp/newsstory.asp?cat=national&id=20080829/48b77440_3421_1334520080829490125454
The Rally for the Republic will be covered, off and on, by CSPAN-2 on TV and by Break the Matrix online.
http://breakthematrix.com/content/Meet-Us-in-Person-this-Sunday-BTM-Rally-Kickoff-Party "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:50 AM:
Whether or not he's going to attempt to run off with soon-to-be Vice President Palin is a subject reserved for the truly pathetic and purely hypocritical. But this is exactly what I have come to expect from the so-called "liberal" leaning side of our society. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:30 AM:
Ah feels so good to be back with the intelligent party. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:28 AM:
G, you are doing a remarkable job of sewing a purse out of a sows ear.
I don't envy you your task this morning.
You know, I heard they were also considering the Mayor of Jacksonville Florida for the position. He had been in office for three years but he didn't have as good of hair. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:23 AM:
Palin only adds to the value of the Republican Party - and (again) barring any unforseen problems that may arise during the vetting of this woman and her family, November 4th is going to be a very wonderful day indeed. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:23 AM:
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:22 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:15 AM:
With McCain delicately poised with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel, any VP choice of his HAS to be ready to assume the Presidency on day one.
Evidently, McCain is comfortable with a potential President who has slightly more experience than a San Joaquin County Supervisor. If that is sufficient, than surely the experience of a US Senator should be more than enough. "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:09 AM:
Not once did she attack the opposition; no, she went so far as to actually honor the accomplishments of Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton. This is one classy lady who, barring any hidden garbage will go a very long way to ensure a McCain victory in November.
Even before she was introduced the negativity was emitting from the Obama campaign; the fear was already evident but I didn't understand why. If Palin was first believed to be so weak and unthreatening, why should they try for a preemptive strike that would only make them appear weak and pathetic themselves? I now know the answer.
This Vice Presidential candidate is a brilliant choice. She's tough, intelligent, and articulate; and in her debut before the entire nation proves she isn't afraid to speak her mind. I had been worried about a Biden/Palin debate; but not anymore. I say - Bring It On!! "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:55 AM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:47 AM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:45 AM:
I agree. She is hot looking and has brains. The perfect running mate for McCain. Well said Cogito. "
wtf wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:42 AM:
With these two candidates, are we in for a wild ride! A black man with a Catholic in tow and an old geezer with a woman in tow and of course there were the obligatory shots of the Jews at the DNC Convention and most probably also at the GOP Convention.
All of this is pandering the "special" people in our society and chaos is about to be unleashed. Another reason why I like Ron Paul - his message of liberty unites - you have old, young, man, woman, black, yellow, red and white - any "group" you can imagine UNITED in the one purpose of liberty.
This is the UNITED States of America after all. On a side note, just came across this film. It shows that our current economic problems are the result of BOTH parties.
http://www.iousathemovie.com/ "
Cogito wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:42 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:22 AM:
" I like her because she's better looking than Biden, probably has better speaking skills (he has foot and mouth), more experienced than Obama, And she just looks more vice-presidential. For me, especially the "vice" part. Just watch the women get all catty now about the only woman in this election. It's gonna be hilarious. I'm watching the women on the MSM tiptoe around the gender thing as we speak. Good stuff. "
If I was Cindy McCain, I would be watching my back. She is exactly McCain's type and the man has a history of switching to a younger mare in the middle of a race. "
Cogito wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:17 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 9:02 AM:
I am really quite surprised that his handlers allowed this to happen. Straight out of the gate, this choice is a tremendous blow to the core message of the McCain Campaign. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 AM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:51 AM:
I am offended that people actually think women will vote for her, just because she is a woman. How ridiculous.
So I will follow their lead and say males will vote for her because she is hot. Makes sense to me.
Go McCain. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:47 AM:
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:43 AM:
As a woman, I don't feel her pulling me back to my Republican Party. I have to wait and listen to her.
But for those Republican males over 40, I think she will woo their vote. Brains and great to look at. What more could they want? "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 8:11 AM:
Surely, Ms Butler was not anticipating today's announcement when she wrote the above. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:53 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:52 AM:
POPULATION 5,700 "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:51 AM:
Obviously, experience is not as important as John McCain has been saying. "
sam wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:44 AM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:38 AM:
Apologies
-LP "
Leonard wrote on Aug 29, 2008 7:09 AM:
" And just what did it take for Obama to "disassociate" himself from Wright and Ayers?
What did it take for McCain to disassociate himself from Charles Keating?
We are facing one of the greatest financial crisis in the last half century and the GOP is asking us to vote for a man who has a a history of of philandering with one of the most infamous white collar criminals in banking history.
How stupid do they think we are? "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:57 AM:
Again, no one knows anything about Obama - even after four days of attempting to introduce him as the Democrat Presidential Contender. It's difficult (if not actually impossible) to differentiate where true character ends and political expediency begins - if there is any difference at all. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Aug 29, 2008 6:26 AM:
Cogito wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:10 PM:
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:41 PM:
I'll take a little experience over none, any time! So that leaves McCain.
McCain has decades of experience at making the wrong decisions. America can not afford four more years of the Bush Administrations disastrous policies. "
Cogito wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:17 PM:
Seriously! wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:59 PM:
Cogito wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:40 PM:
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 5:51 PM:
upmanship is a crock. You tell me what is going to change???? Tonight
Charlie Gibson and Brian Ross gave the Low down on the Lobbyist at the
convention!! They paid for the whole ball of wax 58 million plus!!And
as soon as the convention is over the advance parties will head for
Minnesota and the Republicans. Joe Guz was right on the money. All of
the McCain/Obama is no good bull is like spitting in the wind and basically
the general public could care lessAmerica needs an intervention soon.. "
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 4:03 PM:
a good synopsis on McCain and his wife, though I doubt you will like it.
Your support of Ron Paul says volumes about youDiplomacy is one
thing, Chap stick, knee pads and Ky jelly is an otherAs for rock tossing
At Obama, Lets try William Ayers and crew,30,000 from Hamas, which
he said he returned(Not) A group of young men making block phone
Calls in the primaries from Palestine to Palestinians here to vote for Obama!! Tony Rezko, Mayor Richard Daily, you dont move in Chicago
Politics with out his blessing (Chicago Sun Times) Phone calls, CBS.ABC
NBC All have video clips from Palestine interviewing the young men "
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:58 PM:
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:51 PM:
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:30 PM:
Billy Mays or the Shamwow salesman could be our next President!!!
As for me I favor Billy May!! "
wtf wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:11 PM:
What drugs you on? I want some! LOL! McCain is a LOSER and all the RAH, RAH, RAHing in the world won't help him.
Geez! He's a philanderer; Leonard mentioned the Keating Five makes me shudder for our economy - especially when McCain, himself, said during the primary debates the economy is not his strong point; his Dad covered up the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty; he's senile and diseased....oh, but he's a POW that's makes it all better. This gonad would be dead if it weren't for a certain Vietnamese gentleman who McCain blew off for SAVING HIS LIFE.
How war hero John McCain betrayed the Vietnamese peasant who saved his life
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-542277/How-war-hero-John-McCain-betrayed-Vietnamese-peasant-saved-life.html "
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 11:35 AM:
One would think that his history of corruption with regards to the financial sector would make anyone question whether he was really the man to lead this country out of the current housing crisis. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 11:30 AM:
The way McCain drools over war, he'd probably be MAKING that 3:00 AM phone call on the red phone to start some sh*t.
LOL! I heard that the State Department had to take the red phone away from Bush for exactly that reason. Now he only gets to use it when he has Dick Cheney's permission.
Apparently Vlad Putin complained about all the calls at 3 AM requesting "extra pork rinds on the pizza". "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 28, 2008 11:27 AM:
Along with no experience and a lackluster performance as U.S. Senator over such a short period of time all we have to go on is his personal history. Included in that history are the myriad of "associations" that have only begun to reveal the true story of this man who would like to be the President of the United States. And now he's added Joe Biden to his list of great judgmental achievements - an old man with an enormous pile of baggage of his own to add to the heap of Obamas.
Folks, it just keeps getting better and better for the Republicans. "
wtf wrote on Aug 28, 2008 11:19 AM:
As for the 3:00 AM red phone call...from what I understand, Obama wants to exercise diplomacy...this would PREVENT **any** 3:00 AM phone call. Period. The way McCain drools over war, he'd probably be MAKING that 3:00 AM phone call on the red phone to start some sh*t. LOL!
As for POWs...
Both Men in the Photo were POWs; Does that qualify the one on the left to be President?
http://www.teambio.org/2008/08/27/being-a-pow-does-not-prepare-you-for-president/
When are pictures of POWs propaganda?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2883915.stm
But if **both** diplomacy and experience are wanted....then vote Ron Paul. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:58 AM:
" Leonard, is that the best you could come up with??
The old guy is running to a large extent on his personal honor. He made it an issue, not Obama.
The whole thing is just the flip side of McCain's POW story.
This woman stood loyally by her man through the years of his deployment and then captivity, only to be betrayed in the most contemptible way by him when he finally came home.
McCain's personal behavior as a POW was certainly honorable and as such deserves our commendation. His personal behavior when he returned, however, was contemptible and is equally worthy of our condemnation.
If a man is going to base much of his campaign on his personal honor, should not his markedly dishonorable behavior then be considered? "
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:43 AM:
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:31 AM:
authority, how to run a successful business, govern the second largest
State in the country. Command an Army. I will repeat one more time
Bob!!! Dont tell me what youre going to do, Tell me what youve done!!
he cant because he has NO Track record, turn off the teleprompter
he doesnt sound any better than BushWorst of all he is a 100% dyed
in the wool socialist and there is no place in this country for socialism
I dont care what color you are "
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:30 AM:
about the only president that didnt fool around was Nixon, like who would
Want him!!! Now for people who have been given a pass, how about the Silk Pony Johnny boy Edwards?? The media swept that under the rug in
a hurry!!! "
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:08 AM:
Bob Loblaw wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:06 AM:
My point is, the jobs someone has held before becoming president aren't a predictor of whether that person will be a good or bad president (which in itself is subjective and politically skewed). "
lodisafeway wrote on Aug 28, 2008 9:33 AM:
Kennedy, by all accounts was not a very good president. The Bay of Pigs revealed that he could very well have used a few presidential preparation courses before using his name and Mayor Daley's help to "win" in 1960.
You might want to research the reason why Kennedy was in Texas during that week in late November of 1963. In spite of having a Texan as his Vice President (who was chosen specifically to help him win his first presidential election, nothing more), Kennedy was in big political trouble in his quest for re-election in 1964. Camelot's moat was draining by that time exposing the weaknesses that were carefully covered up as Kennedy debated Nixon nearly four years prior. "Experience" was what the man desperately needed (along with luck) to keep him in the White House. "
Leonard wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:05 AM:
It sounds like Shelia has confused McCain with Jesus. Or her husband.
Actually, given McCain's history of philandering, probably not her husband. "
Cogito wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:42 AM:
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:42 AM:
turn served as Commander of the California National Guard, President of
Screen actors guild union. Lincoln Refer to Lincoln rediscovered as Im
not a student of Lincoln. George Washington, Commander of the Continental Army!!! Barack Obama You tell me Bob????? No Hits, No Runs, No errors??? "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Aug 28, 2008 6:33 AM:
Gator wrote on Aug 28, 2008 5:59 AM:
Don't tell us what you're going to do,tell us what you've done!! "
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