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Why disparage McCain's military career?
Saturday, September 27, 2008 5:54 AM PDT
In regards to Heinz Lehrach's letter of Sept. 23: Wow. One can hardly imagine what lies behind a letter like Mr. Lehrach's. One can disagree with McCain's beliefs, positions or record on the issues, but why on earth would you disparage his military career?
Lehrach praises the farmer who "saved McCain from drowning" without mentioning that his "rescuers" then beat him and stabbed him as he lay there helpless with broken bones. McCain was then tortured over the course of years, while trying to live up to the best standards and traditions of the military and the American people.
Being a hero is not a prerequisite to being president, and one wonders why Lehrach feels the need to mislead and minimize McCain's difficult experience.
I hope there are some Obama supporters out there who will publicly join in calling Lehrach's letter what it is: the strange, pathetic rantings of the bitter fringe.
John Herrick
Lodi
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real facts wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:47 AM:
i DID NOT intend to post this here, as i copy and pasted a portion of cogito's blog comments to paste into another blog.
i am sorry about that
real facts "
real facts wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:45 AM:
no ones perfect, and that's not the point. the point IS we judge, and we are SUPPOSED to judge. what you did with timothy wasn't wrong, what's wrong about your position is that it isn't biblically accurate, and that the reason you take that position is because you don't want the "wrestling match" that comes with the responsibility.
here it is...(edited for length)
("Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 8:54 AM:
" Sam, If you check out the links I found, I think you'll agree I'm right. I wouldn't have bothered if he weren't such a pompous jerk. He had to be called on it in my world. ").
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you judged him as a "pompous jerk", and you had to "call him on it".
well, what say you? "
Lodian wrote on Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM:
dyan wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:23 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Oct 3, 2008 5:10 AM:
Lodian: Besides, isn't the Dem party for the poor and uneducated? Well, then, how can I be a good liberal without looking a lttle bit stupid?
No, you got it backwards. The Democrats are the Party of the Elitists. Didn't you watch Fox News this morning for today's talking points? "
dyan wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:54 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:30 PM:
How's Brian? "
Lodian wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:29 PM:
dyan wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:57 PM:
dyan wrote on Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 2, 2008 11:17 AM:
" Thank you, Lodian. I'm trying to be the best liberal that I can be. "
Well, you've failed, again. "
Timothy wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:22 AM:
dyan wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:54 AM:
Lodian wrote on Oct 1, 2008 5:08 PM:
dyan wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:04 AM:
SportsGuru wrote on Sep 29, 2008 3:23 PM:
LET'S NOT ALSO FORGET that after having been broken by the North Vietnamese COMMUNISTS, McCain was so ashamed that he tried to commit suicide. His fellow inmates kept him fighting the good fight.
Mr. Lehrach's letter was a LAME attempt at trying to correlated the tearing down of John Kerry's many purple hearts (as part of the "Swiftboat campaign".
But anyone who knows ANYTHING about both KERRY and MCCAIN will tell you there is no comparison between the two.
One is a cardboard cutout of a military hero, while John McCain IS a military hero. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 11:34 AM:
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:44 AM:
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:43 AM:
Why do I not have 850??? Easy, while I do pay off all credit cards monthly ( I learned that from a friend 30 years ago) and all loans in less than 1/4 the time (sometimes sooner), I am guilty of choosing to "go play" over sitting down and paying bills.
You see, I am not "anal" about my score. Playing is more important to me than a perfect score.
A perfect example is this moment... I should be paying bills but I would rather blog. HA "
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:33 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:20 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:13 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:09 AM:
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:07 AM:
A few years back I needed a business loan and called my bank. The money was put in my account while I was on the phone. All our borrowing is done through one bank and I am sure that makes a huge difference. But I also think, like you said, our credit score had a lot to do with the ease of getting the loan.
A good credit score is something to strive for, especially in today's economy. "
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:02 AM:
I also told my husband what his was (he had no clue) and his response was that "maybe I need to go buy that spray rig."
TEERRRIFFIC ! Another farm toy. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 8:55 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 29, 2008 8:54 AM:
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 6:13 AM:
"Don't despair if you do fail to achieve a perfect credit score of 850. When it comes down to it, lenders are going to offer you the same terms at a score of 800 as they would if it were that perfect 850. So while perfection is something you might strive for, the perfect credit score isn't really necessary." "
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 6:10 AM:
The site I am looking at now says it is achievable if
you do not max out credit cards, have long term credit relationships (20 years plus), and a credit history that goes back at least 30 years.
Pay your bills on time (one late payment and your perfect 850 is ruined for at least 7 years) and don't open too many revolving accounts (4 to 6 is the perfect number).
Also try avoiding court. Even one judgment can affect your credit rating, and that's not a good thing when you're working so hard to achieve the best. "
sam wrote on Sep 29, 2008 6:03 AM:
With a small conservative town like Lodi I think there are plenty more people around with great credit than you think. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 11:33 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:50 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:41 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:40 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:11 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:01 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:54 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:42 PM:
Pay your bills off one time. Pay your credit card debt off every month, and pay those loans off sooner.
Like I said, an excellent credit score is not hard.
Or maybe it is for you. "
oldguy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:39 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:37 PM:
You seem to be threatened by people who are pilots, by people who you perceive have more than you have, and you do not always understand what you read.
My use of the word "Pathetic" did not refer to McCain's injuries nor did it refer to his lack of knowledge on sending emails.
But I am sure that is beyond your comprehension. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:35 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:31 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:27 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:27 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:07 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:04 PM:
My point is that the lie put out by his camp was pathetic. If the man says he does not know how to email, why lie and blame it on old war injuries? "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:03 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:00 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 7:59 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 7:56 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 28, 2008 7:41 PM:
" Timothy, perhaps he can use a computer on a limited basis. I'm sorry you feel it is pathetic that McCain's war injuries that limit the motion in his arms
that he would use it as a tool to gain sympathy and you believe he would actually do this.
McCain has never claimed that his injuries prevent him from using computers. His explanation is that he simply does not know how to use them. I see know reason to believe that he is not being honest with regards to this issue. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 6:07 PM:
I would never assume that he was a "dim bulb". But I do understand your comment. He too is a pilot and I am sure his credit score is higher than your too. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 6:05 PM:
And, no, our bills are in both our names. However my wife was furious hers went down and is online with Expedian as I type.
I have nothing to prove to you. What is humorous is that I get the feeling you are for some strange reason feeling threatened because I am a pilot and my credit score (and my wife's) is higher than than yours. Amusing.
Go learn to fly and raise your credit score. Sounds like you will "feel better." "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:47 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:46 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:39 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:34 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:31 PM:
make sure you pay off all credit card debt every month.
pay off any loan you have sooner than later
make sure your assets continually grow while your debts do not.
check you score monthly
I am sorry you think a perfect score is impossible. It is not. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:18 PM:
I never said what I fly. But I will say that flying is amazing. Go for it. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 5:11 PM:
I do understand something as simple as a credit score.
Me a liar? You are a liar for calling me one. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 4:25 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 4:20 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:32 PM:
My buddy and I are starting a business where we drop ship fresh produce, wine, whatever to your door step weekly. It was just produce but a few wineries have asked to be included.
We never touch any of it. We get the customers and we get the sellers. We take the orders on our website, collect the money, contract with FedEx, give the growers our boxes, pamphlets, etc and send the sellers the orders and tell them where to ship it.
We are looking to be up and running within a month and already have had buyers offer to buy our business.
Think outside the box. The sky is the limit when it comes to business and the internet. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM:
A great credit score is nothing. Just pay your darn bills. That all it takes. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM:
Read what I wrote. McCain said he does not know how to send an email. I never said that was pathetic.
I said what IS PATHETIC is his camp making up that myth that his POW injuries make operating a computer impossible for him. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:18 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:10 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:09 PM:
www.vistaprint.com
They are geared to serve small businesses and startups. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:07 PM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:05 PM:
Networking would expand your business. (school friends, church members, grocery stores, etc.)
I am not kidding, my family member doing this with his wife are making 6 figures. They have an in home office (deductible) and got a business license. They deduct their internet service, computers, and a car.
I am NOT saying this to be a smart ass, but this new business also buys them all health insurance ( another write off).
The way to get ahead $$$ is to open a business, one with low overhead and room for growth.
Go get 'em and good luck. "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 2:24 PM:
Circulating flyers is a good idea. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 12:51 PM:
If she is good on a computer, I know of a great job for her. A family member of mine just started doing this from his home and has been so successful his wife now works with him.
Many people are not computer literate. Also many people are looking for extra money by selling stuff they do not need. What they did was start a small business in their neighborhood selling other people's things for they on ebay. They take 50%. They collect the items , place the items on ebay, collect the money and pay the owners their %.
It is crazy how much money they are making. The initial financial cost would be flyers to place around the neighborhood in stores, churches, etc.
Just a thought you might consider. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:37 AM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:35 AM:
He said he "does not know how to send an email." He did not say he cannot physically send an email.
As a Vietnam vet, I am not making fun of his injuries. I am saying his campaign is pathetic for making up that excuse. I have friends who have lost arms in battle and can still use computers with ease.
He wants to lead us in the 21st century perhaps he should make an effort to join the 21st century. "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:30 AM:
I don't believe you think McCain is looking for symapthy. I retract some of may last post insinuating this.
Have a good one. :) "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:26 AM:
that he would use it as a tool to gain sympathy and you believe he would actually do this.
Blame the liberal media for taking his comments about not using the computer in a literal sense and then allowing Obama to run an add that he is an old fogy because he can't use a computer without doing some fact checking and then thinking no one will call him on it. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:26 AM:
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:16 AM:
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:13 AM:
Perhaps he should have a sit down meeting with Stephen Hawking. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:11 AM:
My idea of a bail out for your mortgage would be to let "me" a taxpayer, buy half or 1/3 of your principal to help you. But when you sell, remember to pay me the taxpayer back. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:07 AM:
Perhaps you should read both McCain's and Obama's plan before judging them. "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:47 AM:
What is your position on how much influence the government should have in our lives? "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:36 AM:
-Chuckle, I am against government mandated health ins. However, I am not against government programs. There is a difference. McCain's plan to reform health ins. in the private sector is much better than universal government mandated health ins.
You can interpret my positions as double standards all you want. However, if you can find a way to exist without using the multitude of services the government provides for us than you are a magician. And if Obama gets elected and we do get universal health ins. you damn right I'll use it. But I'll also still criticize it because it's only a band-aid until we can find a real solution to providng health ins. without government intervention. "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:45 AM:
And no Brian, I do not throw my money around. Maybe that is why I have some.
Ah, Brian a RINO? More like a Socialist. I have money, you need it, therefore I am greedy because I will not "support " you?
Get real. "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 AM:
-Timothy, It was time I bought a house.
A home for my family is much more important than trying to make a quick buck. If I were to approach the housing market with the intention of making a quick buck I would have gotten into the market when it was still rising. Like I said, I don't give a rat's ass how much money you can throw around. So don't make me out to be the greedy person that you are. "
Brian wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:17 AM:
" http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/09/bidens_footinmouth_disease.html
This article talks about the reason why McCain can't use a computer. And Biden confirms it.
I thought we were suppose to be compassionate about a person's war injuries. It seems to me Obama has selective compassion.
This article also talks about the zero experience Obama has in the executive branch of government. It also talks about the many years of experience Palin has in the executive branch. Just from this, it seems to me Obama is disqualified to be president because of his lack of experience in the executive branch. The liberal media is always pointing out things that disqualify Palin to be VP.
What's good for the goose... " "
Timothy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:16 AM:
He attacks Obama in public but is looking for the government to give healthcare to his family (which he refuses to buy) and now he wants a BAIL OUT for a house he cannot afford.
He thought he could make a quick buck in the housing market, overspent on his house, and now does not like his investment so he wants the government to bail him out.
Calling the democratic candidate names does not make you a republican Brian. You are a RINO. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:23 PM:
Brian wrote on Sep 27, 2008 2:31 PM:
Kawaski glasses are the spectacles of choice for camp McCain. They are quite clear. This is an indication of the McCain/Palin positions. "
Brian wrote on Sep 27, 2008 2:25 PM:
" If Mr Herrick had read the responses to Lehrach's letter he would know that almost every Obama supporter on these blogs condemned Lehrach's absurd contention.
Ironically, the only posters who supported Lehrach's statements were McCain supporters. "
Leonard, Mr. Herrick wasn't referring to the posters on the blogg. In any event, you said ALMOST every Obama supporter condemened Lehrach's absurd contention. That means not every supporter did. But yet you contend
that only McCain supporters supported his statements. How can you know that only Mccain supporters supported his statements if not every Obama supporter didn't comment on his statements?
I always get a kick out of your slight of hand style of writing especially when you think no one notices it. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:21 AM:
" Sorry John, no Obama supporters are going to side with you on behalf of MCcain!
Chuckle.... coming right after my post (see below) I can only speculate that you were making an attempt at irony. "
T & C wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:23 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 27, 2008 7:55 AM:
Ironically, the only posters who supported Lehrach's statements were McCain supporters. "
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