McCain Rips ‘Eloquent But Empty’ Obama

Right, senator. Let’s stick to “straight talk” like how U.S. forces will be in Iraq for 100 years.

Captain America – name one of McCain’s?

If you don’t support Obama you are uneducated? typical leftist arrogance.
Here’s some usefule decriptions of Obama: “form without substance”, “an empty suit,” and my particular favorite, “Dan Quayle Lite.”

It s unbelievable to me how people are following Obama’s speeches. Sure everyone wants what he promises. But is he selling snake oil? Use your brains!! This guy is an eloquent speaker and is pandering to your desires. But, come back down to reality folks. The emperor doesn’t have new clothes. This is a dangerous world that we live in. it takes someone with experience and good judgement to protect us and to prosper. Ombama is barely qulaified to be a senator. He was a community activist before this! Wake up and stop being mesmerized by this guy. Do any of you know what he will do when the time comes to show leadership, strength, courage, etc. NO, he has no historical record!! McCain is the logical choice for level headed Americans.

Senator McNasty, McAmnesty, McTooOld has his own problems to deal with. Like reaching out to the Conservative base he has dissed for the last 20 years.

100 More Years in Iraq? Continuing Bush’s failed economic policies?
Now that’s snake oil, and we ain’t buying it!!!
Obama 08 YES, WE CAN!!!

Amen, Paul!

Amen, Paul,
And for that matter, what has Hillary accomplished? What is this wonderful “experience” of hers we keep hearing mentioned by her and her supporters?
No one seems capable of answering that….

Like I said Mark. If we want a candidate who accomplished anything noteworthy before running for the presidency, we’d better start digging Eisenhower back up.

Voting ‘present’ does not mean he is walking out or protesting.
It means he is sitting there without an opinion.
If he does not like the bill he votes ‘no’, if he likes it he votes ‘yes’. Its pretty simple – even the other lefty dem’s understand the principle.
Now – if you dont want to take a stand on anything so you can continually run for office and not get pegged down as having any beliefs – you vote ‘present’ 67% of the time.
And think about it – if he is protesting 67% of the time – what is he actually doing? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Part of the problem of part of the solution. Think about it.

Skyhawk – Obama and McCain have identical positions on targeting bin Laden in Pakistan.
The kindergarten thing was pretty benign, and in fact my son’s parochial school already has a program similar to the one proposed.

Perhaps, Leon, but WE did not START the wars in Korea, Japan or Germany, and their citizenry for the most part does not wish to see our soldiers slaughtered — noth unlike Iraq.
The “surge” may have helped McCain among hardcore GOPers, but its going to crush him with Indies and Dems.

Robert – even worse than the guy who ran the budget up to $3.3 trillion?

Hey Paul,
Remember all the bad terrible things that were going to happen when Reagan ran the debt to unheard of levels?
What did we get? Hmmmmm…..
Collapse of the Soviet Union, perfection of the internet switches and technology, GPS systems, video games, advanced avionics, advanced power systems, etc… etc… etc…
Line on spending needs to be held – no doubt.
Whats Obama’s position on that – tax the hell out of everyone and spend like a drunken sailor.
He is going to be the country’s worst disaster if he gets in – he is further to the left than any other candidate out there.

There are many Obama voters who support him because of his speeches, charisma and likability, not his past achievements…delicious irony because so many Bush sheep voted for him because he was the guy they’d rather have a beer with. Now the shoes on the other foot.

Obama talks about change, but refuses to explain what he means! He’s a liberal and a socialist so change would mean higher taxes, fewer jobs, bigger government and more social programs we can’t afford.
As for Iraq he will wave the white flag on the war on terror. All the hard work and blood spilled by our troops will be for nothing and Iraq will be plunged into further chaos. Al Qaeda and the Taliban will see the US is weak and Afghanistan will go the same way. After that we’ll see a surge in terrorism through out the Middle East and more attacks on the West.
This is what Obama means by change and why he refuses to be specific. Of course we can count on the left wing media not to press Obama on this while they hit McCain with tough policy questions and try to dig up any dirt they can find.

WE NEED SOCIALISM?
Are you insane?
France has 19% unemployment and they are the most efficient socialist country on the planet.
We have 5% unemployment. I guess we need to fire 14% of the workforce to get the country back on track.
Fool.

As a life-long Democrat, MBA graduate, and person of color, I’ll hold my breath for 4 more years of a GOP with a President McCain than sell out the Democrat party for generations with a vote for Obama – despite all his eloquent rhetoric, he’s a disaster in the making.

Here’s a fact:
When Bush took office the national debt was $5.6 Trillion. After eight years of his rein, four of which the GOP controlled both houses, the national debt is $9.2 trillion. How’s that fit into your ideological box?

Robert – maybe the Dems are so anti-establishment, they subconsciously do not want national office? not sure. clinton was the first dem since the 1940s to win two terms. this wont happen for some time….it’s pathetic. part of it is the southern realignment with the republicans, but the other part is the inept nature of the dem party. they are suicidal. i have watched this election with great frustration. when the war was a hot issue, they killed dean, who was a feisty anti-war person. now that it’s the economy, the kill two candidates with real economic agendas and go for all talk and no action. This is ridiculous. McCain is already blasting him on lack of experience. He wont be able to scream racism all the way to November. People will get tired of this.

Robert,
You’re making me realize the statement that 80% of republicans are uninformed democrats might actually be true.

Basic facts…
Experience – edge McCain
Most centrist Candidate – edge McCain
Speeches about issues – edge McCain
Looks good in a suit – edge Barrack

Obama? Change? Hope?
Sure. With all the support from the unions and established far left liberals like the Swimmer (Kennedy), Obama, if elected, will come to power owing every special interest group in America. And all of those people will expect “payback,” resulting in a “puppet” presidency of unimagineable proportions. Obama, based on his Senate voting recors, is already the most liberal member of the Senate, and he is goping to lead us out of our abyss with higher taxes, larger government, more pork, more government regulation??? Heck, Obama will make Carter look good!
He is pandering to the same people the democrats always pander to, and those are the people that the Democrats WANT to keep there so they can pander to them in the next election.
False hope is the cruelest hope of all!

You’re in the voting booth, you’re just an average man or woman. You’re thinking: Who do I want to be in charge of the federal budget? Who do I want to ensure my trust to on issues of my taxes and spending the people’s money? Who do I want to lead the military to protect me and my family?
Is it: The POW who was tortured for 5 years in defense of his country? The guy who has been fighting for lower taxes for all? The guy who has fought pork barrel spending in every nook and cranny and fought for a constitutional line item veto?
Or the guy who gives nice speeches?
I’ll leave it up to you.

Obama accomplishments: Fixing a broken death penalty system in Illinois. That’s big. Helping push through the most significant ethics reform in the past 30 years, that’s big. Going up against the Clinton machine, and winning (something Bush I and Dole couldn’t do), that’s priceless.
Now let’s see, McCain and the Keating 5. Check it out. The story was made an issue by the current Bush the last time McCain ran. http://www.slate.com/id/1004633/

Mark, “one-trick pony”? Selling out to the far-right? As a member of the “far right”, I can assure you that he’s done anything but sell out to me. I don’t think his support for restraining carbon emissions is a GOP staple, eliminating in one non-GOP policy the one-trick pony argument. You can’t stand on your ear and tell me that he’s selling out to the far-right at the same time blaming the far-right/GOP for the earmark problem. If the GOP is the cause of earmarks, and McCain is against the earmarks – where’s the sellout? Logic is important here Mark.
Also, if you think the GOP made earmarks an artform (and I agree), then you can’t deny that Nancy and Harry have created an artistic masterpiece.

Carl,
Why couldn’t the GOP get the earmark problem resolved for the four years they controlled the congress and the white house? Why should voters believe the GOP nominee, McCain, will do any better?

Am I the only one already experiencing OBAMA FATIGUE??? And it is still 8 1/2 months until the general election!

Ed, it’s so simple you should have the answer to your own question. The GOP didn’t fix the earmark problem because Bush never said he’d refuse to sign a bill with earmarks in it. McCain has said that.
You do know, Ed, that Bush isn’t running this time, right? You can keep going around thinking he is, and the cute Bush-McCain administration that the Dems are trying to create is fun and all, but when you toddle on into the voting booth, Bush’s name won’t be on the ballot.
Just trying to help out.

too bad Mark left this site after his last post…he was quite adept at clearly making his case about obama. i.e., even the obamites can say nothing of substance, and then they walk out when it is time to make a decision on a vote. As Clara of Wendy’s fame might say, where’s the beef?’

Mr. Obama is a real empty speech man. Those who listen and vote are also empty headed. Americans have been taught to go for the pretty face ever since “W” was elected. That little party has slugged away for 8 years. so we’re for change??? What kind of change; Socialism, Communism, Real Democracy, Islam, or a little bit of it all…..just no part of the Constitution should be a part of it. Remember this is change…. we can be in the 80% tax bracket so we can all feed the poor, and you think the French don’t work ……well there are reasons. As Americans we are told by the “Left” we don’t [ay our fair share. Let’s see what this Mr. Change brings with him. Like most Democrats it can’t be much.

wow, isn’t there something actually going on in the world to be reported on? seriously, that was the biggest stretch i ever heard about “a stab at Obama’s wife” report the NEWS

When we get to the general election the kids gloves are going to come off and Obama is going to get kicked.
Be realistic – this is politics and it is a dirty, despicable game. Obama’s ties to Rezko will be dragged out and shown the light of day. The records of his advisors will too.
There is too much at stake to risk not telling the public that this ‘would be’ emperor has no clothes!

“McCain is a hollow shell of a man just waiting to be filled.”
Yep, he’s just another empty suit. No convictions. Well aside from the whole tortured for 5 and a half years in defense of his own country thing. But other than that…eh.
Now let’s talk about HOPE and CHANGE! Vote Obama 2008! You better HOPE you have some CHANGE left after he’s done raising your taxes!

Obama is for CHANGE and he can do it too:
- Grossly high taxes in every area
- With his anti-growth tax plans comes a horrific economic crisis
- Socialized medicine
- Welfare state
- Total collapse on war against terrorism
We simply can’t afford another Jimmy Carter. He who created the modern Iran, and the new Jimmy who wants to immediately meet with them.

It will be interesting to see Obama explain how if he wins the Presidency that his daughters will get affirmative action help to get into Harvard.

Oh, don’t even waste a second pondering the hypothetical possibility that BO could be President even if elected.
President McCain has more important things to worry about.
I am glad that Michelle Obama is just now “proud” to be an American in a country that President McCain fought to preserve for her. How special! How touching! How real!
How not ready for prime time.
BO will have his day and one day he will be able to ride without training wheels. Until then, President McCain will take care of America for him and Michelle.

The true Americans proud of this country will rise up and defeat the media created Obama figurine. Available in most toy stores.

Chad – please define “social change”. How will it improve the country? Whom will it benefit, and whom will it harm? What are the economic costs to the nation of the policies you should be able to articulate?

What the heck is ABC’s problem every time a place a post with John McCain’s accomplishes they get taken down.

“Obama’s communist connection adds to mounting public concern about a candidate who has come out of virtually nowhere, with a brief U.S. Senate legislative record, to become the Democratic Party frontrunner for the U.S. presidency.”

To know all about John McCain, look up Charles Keating and Hensley Distributing.

Change Obambi? To what? Cut and run from the terrorist in Iraq while their butts are being kicked by our troops? Sounds like the same old liberalism in a new “Change” package. Beware of greeks (Obambi) bearing gifts. Who would the terrorist want in office? If Obambi does not show any substance to his “change” theme, McCain will eat him like a pit bull to fresh meat. So Obambi, where is the beef in your change theme song? Lets see it. I hope you are ready for the debates. By the way does anyone know of Obambi’s accomplishments that qualify him for president? Try asking this question of those who are for Obambi. Good luck.

McCain speaks the truth. Obama is an empty suit. Not a leader, a celebrity. Not a sea change, a bubble.

Barrack HUSSEIN Obama, is an empty suit, inexperienced and untested in these dangerous times. DO we really want a First Lady who has never before been prous of America? I for one do not! Of coourse our terrorist enemies are watching and listening and praying to Alah that there cousin Obama is successful………for he will apologize for America being such a bad country. If that day comes, then I will be the one ashamed of my country and the morons that would have made it so!

In Obama’s long winded speech last night he said…
He will raise minimum wages, for no one should be poor (bahahahaha)
He will have healthcare for all(which means it will be SNAFU)
Teachers will be paid more and children will not be tested….
Who is going to pay for all this Mr Obama?
It will be interesting to watch if this knuckelhead wins, to see how far down the toilet he flushed the democratic party bahahahahahahaha

In the beginning, I was somewhat impressed by Obama’s “eloquence”… but the more I hear him speak, the more it sounds to me as if his delivery, his cadence, the way he pronounces certain words, slightly mimic MLK’s speeches, as if Obama listened to them over and over and rehearsed them. Given what we know about Obama’s geographic origins, his background and upbringing, I just can’t believe that the way he speaks on the stump – as good as he sounds – came to him naturally. And for me that makes the whole package seem artificial.

I don’t trust Obama all that much. He sounds too preacher-like, too Bush-like and appears very self serving. His wife seems to be dangling an ultimatum that we either get Barack now or never. All those fine speeches are not even his own. He promises to unite the country, but McCain has already demonstrated it a thousand times by working with Democrats. Even Hillary Clinton saw the merit in working with the people responsible for the impeachment. So, I am going with my head and voting Clinton or McCain. Its a good thing that Obama cannot knock out both of them.

Michael, you got it: that pseudo-southern accent Obama effects in his speeches.
And another thing: what’s up with all the fainting episodes? Tell me they aren’t staged….
“Fired Up and Falling Down: String of Crowd Fainting Incidents Hits Obama Rallies”

Obama’s message of HOPE?
I HOPE these fools don’t figure out what I mean by CHANGE until its too late.

The policy changes of Obama and Hillary are not “new” ideas of change. They’re the same failed liberal failures of the good old Carter years when the US last had a misery index. Obama wants America to become an isolationist country. Listen when Obama speaks of taxing multi corporations to keep jobs here. The jobs he’s talking about are the kind of jobs no one will do, like manufacturing Nike tennis shoes etc. Hillary says everyones out of jobs, and the economy is bad. The unemployment rate is under 5 %. When Bill left the White House we were in a recession, I rest my case! Vote Republican!

Obama is as worthless as McCain and Clinton. I find all of these candidates very offensive, all for different reasons. McCain is a joke, his immigration policies are the beggining of the end. Clinton is one of satans minions, nothingmore need be said. Obama is a thespian which is still better than his dim witted wife who should move to another country since this one hasn’t ever been capable of making her feel proud until her hubby became a rock star. Obama’s silver tounge will lead us to our final demise in the end. He knows nothing about the world we live in and will desroy this country, as would any of the other candidates. Very sad indeed…

To those who say that Obama is just words, look at his campaign. His is the best planned, organized, and executed. He was against the Iraq war and had the courage to hold this belief, when most thought it politically expedient to vote with Bush.
Hillary, could have been a good president, but she has shown a lack of vision and planning by assuming she would clinch the nomination on Super Tuesday and not planning for the aftermath. She was also dead wrong on Iraq. She has blown it.
I thought McCain was a man of integrity, but now he has “sold his soul” for the nomination, changing 2 of his original viewpoints on immigration and tax cuts for the rich. He sees the world through an evil vs. good mentality…he is just another George W. Bush.
America and the world deserve and need a great president: Barack Obama.

So, Nora, if McCain chooses Romney for his VP will you be voting for him? After all, of ALL the candidates, he had the MOST organized and WELL PLANNED and executed campaign.
If that’s the yardstick you use in choosing who to back, he’s your guy! Until Huckabee started the religious bigotry pot boiling and split off the more conservative Republicans, Romney was winning the delegate count. Head to head, he would have won over McCain.
I don’t know if Mitt has the killer instinct enough to do battle with the win-or-die Democrats, though. He’s a true gentleman and politics is a blood sport.
Seriously, Nora, you really need to do some deep thinking about what the result of your vote would be. Obama would destroy the economy and make the world a more dangerous place!
He wants to hand out hundreds of billions of dollars MORE to countries around the world. We already do more than any other nation, but for him it’s not enough. He wants to raise taxes to the max, socialize healthcare, start up all kinds of social programs, and MUCH MORE.
We are wobbling on the edge of a recession. Obama’s plans would plunge us into a full-scale depression. He may talk of HOPE, but that talk will be CHEAP when unemployment begins rising and the economy stalls. You can’t pay your bills with verbage.
Also, his plan to wave the white flag in the face of success would produce GENOCIDE in Iraq and Afghanistan. Democrats stood idle while millions were slaughtered in Rwanda, Vietnam and elsewhere. Want to do the same in the Middle East?
Do you really want to give the terrorists a much needed “breather” now that they are on the ropes and down for the count? Good heavens!
Wake up! These are serious times. We can embrace platitudes and hold hands, but at the end of the day, adults will have to make hard decisions and fight to defend the country and western civilization. Obama will not be able to vote “present” and get a pass when the world starts tumbling down.
Be smart. McCain may not be perfect, but he certainly is better than our other alternatives.

It’s amazing what people will write on these comment pages. the anonymity of it all gives people free reign to be and say whatever their imagination can create. I mean, you take the one guy (MBA) who “claims” to be highly educated and also african american (two of barack’s highest demographics) on top of that he claims to be a democrat. willing to hold his breath and wait 4 more years through mccain until there is a better nominee than barack. Palease!
I mean really people, this is the internet, until we are held accountable for what we say (IP Address/background info etc.) we will never have an honest discussion on these comments. we all have seen this already through online dating sites. It disgusts me how many hide behind the veil called the internet. Let’s all be the one to first set the example of owning up to all our own shortcomings and unique traits that make us all our own individuals worthy of others respect. not fronting and using nonsense that only a clever novelist could have created. Just BE and speak honestly on here. Lets all be part of the movement to progress forward.
Having said that, i’m looking forward to a historic presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain.
It’s good to be alive isn’t it?!

Hey, Dano! From your lips to God’s ear!

Has Admiral Obama released his promised plans for invading Pakistan yet?

It s unbelievable to me how people are following Obama’s speeches. Sure everyone wants what he promises. But is he selling snake oil? Use your brains!! This guy is an eloquent speaker and is pandering to your desires. But, come back down to reality folks. The emperor doesn’t have new clothes. This is a dangerous world that we live in. it takes someone with experience and good judgement to protect us and to prosper. Ombama is barely qulaified to be a senator. He was a community activist before this! Wake up and stop being mesmerized by this guy. Do any of you know what he will do when the time comes to show leadership, strength, courage, etc. NO, he has no historical record!! McCain is the logical choice for level headed Americans.
I am astounded that there is suddenly a call to “use your brain”, or to be concerned that he has no specific plans, “the Emperor has no clothes”.
What were the significant issues of our time, which your girlfriend, King George the W was pushing during his run to the White house?
What were his “vast” qualifications to lead this great country that made him the go to guy?
As I recall his only issue was, “I won’t be getting blown under the desk in my administration”. And all you Reich wing sheep said “ditto” and pulled the lever.

When Barry Obama says “change”, he means that after he takes the rest of our money for redistribution he’ll send his goons after the coins in our pockets (i.e. ‘change’).

To finish up my point, for all of you parrents, look into your baby’s eyes. Can you not see the innocence, the trust, the love, the simple acceptance? If you do, then how, with clear conscience, can you vote for Obama? If you can not, then you are not fit to be the parents.
Stop going with the masses. I’m not advocating for Hillary or McCain. Both have severe faults. But, Obama wanted to destroy the precious items we call children in the cause of what..being paid out, stem cell research (when the artificial versions are just as good), or whatever.
How can Obama and Michelle look at themselves each and every morning with each other and in the mirrors. Michelle lost faith in the American system? This is the answer? Kill them all and let God sort them out? This is what it means to be a ‘Christian family’?
THINK PEOPLE! FOR ONCE, TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, IN YOUR LIVES, DARE YOURSELVES THINK ABOUT THE PRESENT, LEARN HISTORY, AND ANTICIPATE THE FUTURE THIS KILLER HAS FOR ALL OF US. CHANGE IS A WONDERFUL THING, BUT NOT OBAMA’S.

Can one of you Democrat Rocket Scientist tell me how turning America into a Socialist Country is a good thing? Democrats are Socialists. Your Programs are Socialist. Is this what the founding fathers wanted? Socialism is the little brother to communism. Its not good. This what Obama and Hillary have to offer.

TAXES, TAXES, TAXES. That right you Democrat Dolts. Lets all pay more taxes. Is this what he means by hope/change. EVERYONE WILL PAY MORE IF THIS OBAMA GUY IS ELECTED. EVERYONE! And why is this. So America can continue to spiral deeper and deeper into the black hole of SOCIALISM.

Yes, barack obama is doing very well…..

Obama says “… more than a century of war in Iraq”? What planet is that campaign on?

I dont really like John McCain as my first choice for President…but one thing I know for sure…Obama is freaking dangerous. Obama acts as though 9-11 never happened, he has said we need to invade PAKISTAN (the man is deluded), and thinks pulling out of Iraq is a good idea. Someone ought to ask Obama what he thinks will happen in Iraq when we leave, who will get control of the country? Could it be become Osama Bin Ladens own country? Wouldn’t Al Quiada be able to re-establish itself as it had pre-surge? Is Obama saying thats a good idea? Is he kidding…he is dangerous if thats what he thinks, he would give the very TERRORIST organization that attacked us on 9-11 free reign…that would make the man a blithering idiot…a nice guy, but a blithering idiot none the less. No for this reason, I will hold my nose to what I think about John McCain and put him in the white house…he understands the threat and will clearly deal with it.

Does anyone actually listen to what Obama is saying? It’s ludicrous pie in the sky garbage. For example his energy policy, how do you build an energy policy on technologies that are faulty or have been proven scientifically flase (bio diesel). He’s nothing but a 21st century Pied Piper.

Obama shows his naivete by using his ‘I never voted for the war’ and his not wishing to fund the troops as an accomplishment. It may work for the far left, but it points out that his inability to see that having a democracy and a friend of the United States in the middle of the Middle East is GOOD for the US. This stand will definately NOT help him with the US population as a whole. He is anything but a statesman. The folks that like what he has to say are probably the folks who like those ‘feel good’ posters that are meant to inspire, but are nothing but empty platitudes. I hope the the majority of the population is intelligent enough to see through the hype and rhetoric. THIS MAN SAYS NOTHING!!

Ken,
If you have an increased tax bill I guarentee it came from your local government which is probably DEMOCRAT. I too have received a tax cut over the last eight years…(and it was much needed)…the only problem, my local state Government is democrat and has doubled taxes across the board, so now I have a net loss…so my net loss isnt coming from Bush or the federal Government…this was Corzine (governor of NJ)…and he is a NIGHTMARE, just look into our states battle going on (New Jersey)..as an example this fool wants to quadruple tolls on our highways (even though we pay federal highway taxes that we now dont get all because we put tolls up), so we pay and pay and pay and get nothing in return but more taxes paying for a wasteful and corrupt state Government. Frankly I cant afford a democrat in the White House!

There should be two presidents. One who goes abroad and poses with leaders, gives good speeches, wears nice suits, does the occasional people magazine interview and another who runs the armed forces, and makes sure that the parliament of ###### in congress are kept in check. So far, Obama strikes me as the former.

A post above said,
“Obama’s message IS uniting the States. I know I find myself saying things like “Thank you Wisconsin!!” and “Way to go Hawaii!!”" or “Good job Washington!!” It’s very inspiring. And that inspiration touches me in a way I never knew. For the first time in my life, I am PROUD to be part of the democratic process.”
Thanks lady. Socialism is a form of government that inspires you. You obviously feel you are entitled to whats in my pockets. This guy will soak us all for more taxes in order so you can be inspired by your dreams of Socialism.
Than on top of that he’ll bring the troops home in a show of surrendering to our enemies and than gut the Military forcing many of them on to social welfare programs.
Thank you for your socialist dream.

It is humorous and scary to read comments from the left.Empty, blameless, self rightous, egos attacking and yet unveiling their ignorance.

Obama has promised anything in his speeches. He speaks only in generalities. Lets see: Change…hope…future. Thats it. Why? He hasnt had to do anything to beat Hillary, aka the little socialist witch spouting about taking profits, hell there goes the American Dream our FOUNDERS laid the foundation for, work hard, build a business, and you too can get rich…NOT WITH HILARY! She will take your profits, redistribute wealth (that you dont deserve because others worked hard to build it!). But here is the news flash, Obam and Hilary have the same policies, they are like twins. Are democrats this brain dead they dont even recognize their once great party has been co-opted by a bunch of SOCIALISTS? Our parents and founders are rolling over in ther graves at OUR stupidity. Only 90 miles to our south is an example of communist and socialist policies..CUBA…and the place is a disaster! Che Rivera pictures and cuban flags havent been flying in Obamas campaign offices for NOTHING! WAKE UP.

Well the Press created the myth that is Obama. They show his speeches but never the negative side. They reserve the negative attacks for Sen. Clinton. The right wing Press tried to destroy McCain but he keeps standing. The right wing press was pretty hand off when it came to Obama also because they felt he would be easier to beat.
Obama won a lot of red states and states where independents and republicans were allowed to vote in the democrats primary. I don’t think that many republicans actually voted for Obama to win the Presidency, they just want him to be the nominee because he does give good speeches but does much worse in the debates. I’m not sure there are enough college students and “progressive” yuppies to hand him the White House though.

As a conservative independant, I cannot remember a more frustrating election year. Hillary, Obama, and McCain would ALL bring disasster to our economy. It saddens me to to see any of them defended by the thinking people posting here (party loyalists will mindlessly defend their party candidate, so they don’t count). I honestly can’t think of any way to vote my conscience this year. Don’t know what I’ll do come November.

Obama’s socialist rhetoric is really scary …. when the rich get smacked with a huge tax increase they’ll just move their money into tax free municipal bonds, and stop paying tax. Investment capital dries up, businesses can’t expand and compete, people lose their jobs. Why can’t the Democrats understand this basic economic principal?? I’m not rich, but a rich man created my job by investing in a business, probably when taxes were lowered. Five percent of the people (the rich) already pay 65 percent of the taxes …. perhaps we should pursue a novel idea like cutting spending to correct our budget problem … that will be hard to do when all you do is promise new government programs to everyone …..the free market creates industries and REAL jobs … government creates dependence ….

Obama is not dirty. Can you say the same for the Clintons?

You libs are all the same. All emotion no thinking. C’mon…. Obama is an empty suit with no real experience other than voting “not present”. Is this the best the Dems have to offer. At least McCain has experience and loves America.

Last night McCain criticized Obama for saying he would strike inside Pakistan which we have done and done with some success in the past couple weeks. So when some say they will vote for him because of Iraq and Terrorists I don’t quite understand. Is McCain saying he doesnt want to go after the terrorists where they are harbored? or is he having second thoughts about ‘following them into the gates of hell’?

Watching McCain with cards seems much more painful.

Obama is like chilly fog – form without substance.

Change….blah, blah, blah, Change…blah, blah, blah, blah Change…blah, blah, blah……….
What does this mean, other than change?
I can hear the campaign strategists saying, “we’ll just say the word CHANGE over and over and over and over. It will hypnotize a good number of them”. Change, hope, change, hope, change, hope, change, hope, change, hope, change, hope.

America needs to wake up. Obama lacks experience and expertise, and he will never be able to implement the changes he is promising. McCain is correct with his “Eloquent by Empty” assessment. I only hope the Dems. will realize this and recognize the value of electing Hillary Clinton as the nominee. We have one last chance. Wake up America! The Emperor has no clothes!!!

I cannot stomach the rhetoric of BOTH Hillary and Obama trying to demonize the “Rich and Wealthy” and trying to pander to the “Hard Working”. I have worked my A** of for the last 20 years, paid A LOT of taxes, and guess what? I am classified as “wealthy” and I am sure lot of you out there are classified as “Rich” also. Quit insulting us “Hard-working-but-successful” voters….isn’t that the American Dream?
If Hillary and Obama (and every other Democrat, for that matter) are out there daily “Fighting” and “Working” and “Striving” for the working poor, the uninsured, and the unemployed, isn’t that only about 5% of our population? So are they saying they are not fighting and working and striving for change for those 95% of us who are employed, insured, and have a job?

I love the folks on here who include their resumes in their postings. Seems to reveal a pretty deep insecurity about the substance of what you’re saying. Arguments from authority are the weakest arguments.
It would be nice if we could have a political conversation without feeling the need to villify the opposition. Those who dismiss Obama as empty rhetoric haven’t paid close attention to what he’s done. A community organizer, civil rights lawyer, professor, state legislator and US senator. That’s a pretty damn impressive record and a wealth of varied experiences.
McCain is a compelling candidate too, but he appears to have abandoned his maverick streak of charting his own path in favor of pandering to the same base that has lead this country off-track over the past 7 years.
I really think it is on McCain to show this country how his policies as president will be different from George Bush. McCain’s self-professed ignorance regarding economic matters is especially concerning.
Obama is a refreshing and substantively different type of politician. Those who ignore him or dismiss him as non-substantive do so at our country’s peril.

The last few posts have made participating in this discussion pointless. Ben – I didn’t know Obama was actually mentioned in the Bible? That’s a pretty impressive accomplishment. Maybe Susan will re-evaluate her opposition to him if you send her chapter and verse?

Martin is starting to sound like the NY Times: He liked McCain as long as he served his purposes in trashing conservatives. Now that he no longer has any use for McCain, as he’s standing in the way of his favored candidate, it’s time to start belittling him.
No matter how you spin it, Obama’s record is thin. So far, he has offered absolutely NOTHING of substance and, at some point, he’s going to have to give us more than “hope and audacity” and will have to explain why his is the most liberal voting record in the Senate.
Frankly, the only thing “new and different” about Obama is that he’s the first DEMOCRAT in quite some time who is not campaigning as an angry, aggrieved candidate. And while that is certainly a refreshing change, it won’t likely be enough.

Martin, I don’t need you to feel sorry for me or your luck. As scary as Obama will be as a President, if he’s elected, I’m not afraid because Jesus has me…but who has you? Ah, yes, Obama, he’ll take care of you or at least he says he will.

Way to go John! It’s about time someone calls Obama on how he’s always talking but never actually says anything he’s going to actually do.

Candace,
Let me get this straight:
Democrats want to take this country and turn it into a Socialist nation. In order to do that it would require massive tax increases in order to fund these Socialist programs. According to your statement I guess by me not wanting to pay more taxes I do not want to look out for my fellow man. If creating large beaurocratic government is looking after your fellow man and many Americans believe that than all is lost.
America listen up. Socialism is the answer. This is the only way to take care of our fellow man. Middle class, upper class prepare to open your wallets. The government is our father and we are its children.

One other thing that may make McCain more qualified to make decisions regarding the war on terrorism is the fact that he has two sons currently serving in the military. One in the USMC in Iraq and the other at the US Naval Academy. Further, he has never been one to side with his president or his party when he thought they were wrong. That is leadership. I am from Illinois and if Mr. Obama can explain to me why the students in his district, after being represented by him for lo these many years, (Illinois State Senate, US Senate) continue to score lower on national tests than most of the country then I will concede that he is the “education” candidate. He reminds me of the last “rock star” from Illinois who ran for president… Carol Mosley Fraud er Braun.

Considering that Obama was a state senator just three years ago, he is probably the lest experienced person to run for President, perhaps, ever.
His “real” experience mainly consists of being a community activist. And we want someone like that running the country?

Martin…in all sincerity, you have mentioned in an earlier post what Obama IS: “A community organizer, civil rights lawyer, professor, state legislator and US senator.” since you’ve read his books, listened to his speeches and you’re obviously a supporter what EXACTLY has he DONE? You mentioned his “concrete policy proposals”. …so you must know what they are. Enlighten us…please.

Obama won’t let himself be responsible for losing the war (and the resulting chaos) in Iraq, so he’s pandering at every speech.
Obama can wreck the economy in four years with his rediculous policies, but he won’t risk it (reelection?), so he’s lying about doing any of that stuff.
Sorry folks, Obama want’s to be the first black president. The rest is pandering. Just think about it, if he was really passionate about getting things done, wouldn’t he be trying to share at least some details about his plans? Uh, screw the rich? Uh, get out of Iraq? Nonsense. No, he wants to make himself a historic figure, have fame and fortune, enjoy the spotlight, throw parties, be the center of attention, and, having done nothing, take credit for all the good in the world.
By the way, to the degree you base your vote on race, is the degree you are a racist.

Linda, get your facts straight. Obama didn’t vote against going into Afghanistan when America was attacked. Obama voted against going into Iraq when Bush fed us a bunch of bull about “nuculear” weapons. How has this war affected our lifestyles? Look at the economy and jobless rates at this very moment and look at the billions and billions of dollars we are pooring into this senseless war in Iraq; it is most definitely affecting our lifestyle.

Eric B, comments:
“Obama would be the least experienced President with the lightest resume in over a century.”
And he might not even be in office except that Fitzgerald got himself involved in a very messy divorce scandal.

“I suspect the country hasn’t had a presidential candidate who really achieved anything noteworthy before running for office since Eisenhower”
Bush #1 had quite the resume. See below. He had a raw deal. Thanks Perot.
Vice President
Ambassador to the United Nations
Director of CIA
Congressman
Youngest Navy Pilot

The response from the Obama camp was
weak and pathetic!
Politics of fear! Well you tell that to
the families of the 3,000 civilians who were killed on 9/11 in New York, PA, and
Washington DC!
Warmongering! It’s called Peace through
Strength Senator Obama!
You and Hillary Clinton are way too
wet behind the ears to trust with the
Presidency!

Adam, what liberal policy of the past has ever gotten the country “back on the right track?” Social security threatens to bankrupt us (it makes the war look like pennies.) Welfare has created government dependency. Anti-military policies strengthen and embolden our enemies. Public education celebrates mediocrity and punishes achievement. So, how does taxing the rich and pulling out of Iraq help us? Maybe to you it makes you feel good to “help” people or wave the peace flag or to punish someone who has more money than you? Unfortunately, liberalism has always attempted to redefine basic human tendencies. If you give something for nothing, it doesn’t motivate one to get to work (the only real way to get out of poverty.) If you don’t fight your enemies, they won’t want to quit fighting you, they’ll just get stronger and more dangerous.
Obama keeps talking about a new direction, but there is nothing new about his policy ideas, they’ve been failing us for generations. The only new thing about Obama is that he’s black. The race novelty is not enough for me. In fact, it’s a shame that it’s carried him this far.

Draft’em, let me ask you this. Would you consider George Bush’s presidency a successful one? This election has nothing to do with liberal or conservative. I know what I’m getting with Hillary and I know what I’m getting with Mccain (another 4 years of Bush). This election is about giving someone other than a Clinton or Bush a chance to see if he can fix was those two families have been screwing up the last 20 years. Maybe Obama is the guy, maybe he isn’t but we’re doing ourselves a huge injustice but not giving him a chance and sticking with the status quo.

Wally… I’m not supporting a Clinton. I think the only thing worse than electing Mccain would be electing Hillary. If Hillary would happen to some how pull this thing off, I would vote for Mccain just to keep her out of office.

For all you people complaining about Republicans running up the national debt during the Bush years, the Wall Street Journal researched the subject and found that Democrats had proposed 10 times the amount of spending between 2001-2006, but fortunately, these spending bills were voted down by Republicans.
So for you Democrats to now complain about the national debt is the epitome of hypocrisy. It would be 10 times greater than today if you had had your way.

Adam, for me George Bush’s tax cuts have helped. I’m a small business owner and an veteran Army Ranger, so I’ve walked my own talk and it’s actually worked for me. I feel like I’ve earned every dollar I have, and that I’d be able to take better care of my family, my friends and my aging parents if I didn’t have to give so much to everyone with an excuse not to work. I believe that we must have a very strong military (which includes having bases close to our big enemies) because we have real threats out there. In the end, I want a life of peace where I can earn a living. I think the proof is in the pudding for Bush. We haven’t been attacked since 911, we’ve gotten rid of Saddam, we’ve severely damaged Al Quaeda,my taxes are lower so I have a better life. That’s all I want, to know my family is safe in a dangerous world, and to be able to make a living in the free market. Yeah, Bush did too much social spending. He’s not a conservative. Obama, on the other hand, threatens these most important things. He wants to raise my taxes (i.e. take away more of my time and freedom), and allow our enemies to restore strength and confidence. I don’t believe him, though. But, it’s bad enough to say it every day in front of millions of people.

Thinking of Obama reminds me of a quote by Gertrude Stein which I feel applies to Obama, “There’s no there there”. PT Barnum was right “There’s a sucker born every minute” and they think Obama is their Messiah!

“He knows he can beat Hillary; Obama is a different story.”
Actually, I think an Obama nomination would virtually guarantee a victory by McCain. In the last three weeks, the word most used by mainstream pundits to describe Obama’s mesmerizing influence is “creepy”. And this morning, liberal columnist Froma Harrop noted:
“Volunteer trainees at Camp Obama are told not to talk issues with voters, but to offer personal testimony about how they “came” to Obama.

Demetrius,
I went to the Obama website and read the sections. I doesn’t say anything….Just more diatribes…. Lets face it, just because you are educated doe not mean you are not imcompedent.

in all honesty, is anyone REALLY afraid of iran,iraq,north korea etc?
we have paid a huge price for 9/11 and even a bigger price for its prep for another.
very sorry for 3000 lost on 9/11 but its been overkill since.
obama best bet.

@ Robert.
You are a fool if you, as an “educated person” actually believe the false unemployment numbers being handed to you by the BLS. You can actually double those numbers and be a lot closer to an accurate figure.
I don’t know how the figures are compiled in France, maybe they are a little more forthcoming than our government, maybe not, but to tout our figures and not know what you are truly talking about is sheer ignorance.
But then, you do seem to fit that particular shoe.
Anyways, I’ve read your arguments and I am not in the least impressed with your ideas based upon weak assumptions and little in the way of accurate information.
Just another “lemming” to use your phraseology.

Michelle Obama is another spoiled BRAT American who has been given everything and throws out she has NEVER been proud of America, UNTIL her husband is now the Dem front runner. She is a DISGRACE, the kind of woman who will take this spoiled country under with her empty suit husband.. who she leads around to do her bidding. Of course she will hand out crumbs to the poor.. and they will stay poor, as they have since 1964.. But she will not notice the tragedy as she lives her lavish lifestyle, a-la shopping in Paris with her NEW found friends.
Beware those who know little and have been dumbed down via the Democratic media and out Marxist schools.

in all honesty, is anyone REALLY afraid of iran,iraq,north korea etc?
we have paid a huge price for 9/11 and even a bigger price for its prep for another.
very sorry for 3000 lost on 9/11 but its been overkill since.
obama best bet

Change? Every 4-8 years we get change people, that isn’t new. He talks about increasing taxes on the rich (whatever that means; (150K, 200K, 500k, what is rich to these people?) If he’d take a basic economic course, he’d realize that when you increase taxes on the most productive members of a society, you decrease production, which leads to higher unemployment and wealth being transferred to more tax friendly places, like Ireland for instance. This hurts the middle class. Also, he wants to raise the minimum wage, another democrat pandering mechanism that creates higher unemployment because small business owners lose profit and lay off workers. I’m as middle class as you can get, make $53k a year, and am worried that a dem congress and dem executive branch will rob me of my paycheck even more than they do already.

? do repubs = liberal as a bad thing?
liberal = social security benefits, minimum wage, etc.
liberals have done alot 4 this country.
obama best bet.

I find this comment completely offensive:paraphrase “Did you ever have to sit in the back of the bus or line because of your color?”
My answer: No, I didn’t, but I was turned down for a student loan because of my race. It was my race that left me in third place for a job in which I was clearly more qualified than the others. I lost many opportunities because of my color, but it gave me character and made me a stronger person.
I AM PROUD TO BE WHITE

Anyone… Please tell me five things that Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton have accomplished as Senators. I would really like to know what either has done that qualifies them to be President
of this nation.

Anyone… Please tell me five things that Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton have accomplished as Senators
stop waitin…..
here is one….
he voted AGAINST invading iraq
this is not hindsight but foresight…
probably in a nutshell the vote that gets him elected as president..
nothing else seems to matter according to the current pulse of america today
obama best bet

Bernadette,
I was in a meeting, I wasn’t ignoring you. I actually have a background in education and agree that it is not what it should be today in America, especially in the inner cities. And on top of that, it was Wally I believe who ironically commented on Obama’s education not equaling “imcompedent” before you made a non-sensical remark about a PhD in gay animal rights.
To be honest though, I don’t really understand your point. You complain about lack of opportunity and plans that don’t make sense, but you don’t seem to give Obama any chance, when he is the one that is out to change things.
I actually think both he and John McCain would make excellent presidents, but to reduce Obama to empty promises and socialism is overly simplifying things, especially when I would think that he would be the one that would be more likely to fix, or at least getting closer to fixing, a broken system.

Reid is an idiot..

Are democrats capable of thinking with their brains? How can you keep falling for the same socialist rhetoric from your candidates every four years. Don’t you get tired of all the promises you know can’t be kept? Why are you so naive and easily fooled? I can’t decide wether to be ###### off at you or feel sorry for you. This country is 95% perfect. Obama wants to fix things that aren’t broken. What an #######

Our only hope is to pray that Hillary takes TX,OH and PA.
Then we won’t be stuck with an empty suit or 4 more years of Bush.

Obama has only dreams with no plan. He’s a nice guy, I’m sure, but nice guys don’t make good presidents. McCain understands terroism and what it takes to fight and win on the battle field. Obama thinks that if we play nice, we won’t be in a battle. Obama wants to play nice (and wish upon a star) which is good news for our enemies. Obama probably thinks we don’t have any real enemies (like Russia, China, N. Korea, etc.) or that we can just talk and work things out. He is so idealistic that it scares me. The hardcore politicians of DC will eat him alive!

I understand that Mr. Obama was instrumental in supporting infanticide (allowing aborted children that lived through the abortion to die by refusing them medical care) in his state when he finally voted for something. Does anyone have more details on this event?

It is more important to control Congress then who is actually President with the exception of nominating judges. Obama, Clintsone, or McCain will all be the same, but Congress controls the agenda!

If Obama becomes President he’ll leave our borders open, he’ll give path to citizenship for millions of illegals, he’ll take us out of Iraq which will strengthen the terroists, he will bail out millions of homeowners who faulted on their loans, he will kill more unborn babies, he’ll create more jobs for construction workers (whaa?), he’ll go into Pakistan to get Osama (whaa?), unemployment will rise, the stock market will crash and our enemies will move in for the kill.

And how closed-minded are people to think that the world is going to attack us if we elect a dem…. AL QUEDA WASNT IN IRAQ UNTIL WE INVADED IT!!! SADDAM KILLED TERRORISTS!!!

And you guys are making this too easy today. Abortion? Really? If you want a religion run country go to Iran, which you apparently fear. Here in the U.S.A., abortion is LEGAL! Im actually pro-life, but using it as an argument when it is something found constitutional by OUR government is worthless. Seperation of religion/state. Do some reading before you get righteous on us.

Come on guys, I need some rebuttal here. This is supposed to be a forum.

Dave,
I can’t wait….Are you going to try McGovern’s plans again to see if they work this time. The islamo-terrorists will rip your heart out at a moments notice. Also when I was in the Air Force under the Clinton administration your hero called up my unit with 48 hours notice to deploy to Kuwait to cover up the Lewinsky scandel. I dumped everything on my wife and reyurns 8 months later while Clinton continued to get BJs from Monica. Do you think Hillary, Bill , or Obama gave crap about how my wife felt… Answer…No…Remember this quote from a famous Englishman…. If you are under 20 and not a liberal you have no heart and if you are a liberal and over 30 you have no brain!

O bama is a cult icon………he is a all smoke and mirrors…..talk is cheap…michelle is proud of you remember that …….they are both anti american

I respect you Barney for serving, but to say that only Dems did that is bogus. How did my friends dad feel when he was at the airport 2 Christmases ago ready to come home when Bush sent him back to the lines. Don’t push that one side crap on me, or anyone for that matter. Yes. The Clinton scandal was bogus, but to remember him for getting a bj instead of bringing our country out of debt and Middle-Eastern peace is wrong. And please read above. Apparently I have no heart or brain. Im 21. I guess I just have a soul

Dave,
Your soul cannot pay your bills.

“Have you been ignoring what’s gone on the past 7 years? The Bush Administration and complicit Republicans like McCain have spent this country into the ground. And where are we? An endless war, an increasing debt, and annual deficits growing the debt.
It amazes me that Republicans have the audacity to still claim fiscal responsibility. You lost that mantle based on your performance over the past 7 years.
This country needs fiscal responsibility which it had under Clinton and Bush I. Obama and Clinton promise fiscal reponsibility while McCain self-admittedly doesn’t understand economics. Nuff said.
WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER PRESIDENT WHO DOES NOT UNDERSTAND ECONOMICS.”
I didn’t lose any mantle based on my performance in D.C. The idiots in Washington let us down. They are more concerned about how to do more to serve themselves than the people who voted them into office in the first place. Believe me buddy, on what my family makes, we HAVE to be fiscally responsible. And I never claimed that Republicans have been fiscally responsible. Every member of the Senate and Congress are guilty of spending tax dollars as if it grows on cherry trees. Actually, the Democrats have held the majority in the Senate for how many years now? and the House just began it’s second dismal year of command. Neither party deserves a cookie for being fiscal responsible.
And while I agree we cannot afford a president who doesn’t understand economics, I cannot afford to bail the country out of debt. I’m barely bailing out my own family, not to mention the unemployed, yet-fully-capable-of-employment welfare family down the street with a brand new Escalade in the drive next to the mailbox that always has a chunk of my money in it at the first of the month. I promise…I’m not alone with this line of thinking. Yet Hilary and Obama are truly committed to making me bend over just a little bit more b/c they haven’t had nearly enough of my blood sweat and tears. To call them fiscally responsible is just sad. But if you wanna go ahead and call them socialists, go for it.
Two major monkeywrenches in our economy that everyone seems to forget: 9/11 and Katrina. Those two events alone count for an exorbitant amount of spending. Not saying we should give the government a pass for their spending on these two things, just saying we should keep the unfortunate tragedies in mind when we’re thinking economy. They crippled us for a time.
Clinton and Bush 41 were great fiscally, but I firmly believe Katrina and 9/11 would have had them scrambling, too.

Keep your socialistic MN ideas in MN then and let the rest of us persue our dreams.

I suggest you try living in a socialist country for awhile before wholeheartedly embracing something you have not experienced!

Barney,
You seem to be mad at the government for a lot of reasons. Im sorry for that, but once again we come down to the basic argument. You are unhappy, and I’m unhappy. We spent the last 8 years (7 technically) under a terrible administration and we want change. Im not saying Obama change, I just mean we need something different from what we have had to endure as citizens. We agree to disagree and that’s fine. But I still believe that this country can rise up and be better than it is. ‘You lose hope, you lose everything.’ -Winston Churchill

Obama = Carter
(With less experience, education and international knowledge – Believe it or not!!.)
Remember the Carter years? Double Digit inflation, Double digit interest (mortgage) rates, gas lines…..
Here we come! Thanks Obama supporters!

And no, I do not consider people with over 75,000 wealthy. But at the same time do you know what is considered the poverty level? I feel that people who make that much money can afford higher taxes than people who make less obviously. And Bush tax cuts for the wealthy are meant to help the uber rich. Reaganomics didn’t work in the 80, ohhhhhh. It didn’t work this time either.

Dave,
Obama and his wife made over $1M last year. Why have they not paid 75% in taxes to pay their fair share for the children. I would say that is greedy of then wanting to keep their money?

Bye Dave, God bless you and grant you wisdom.

Dave,
I am not a Republican and I live in Canada. Don’t make the same mistakes we did up north.

change…blah, blah, blah, blah…change…blah, blah, blah, change…blah, blah, blah
No one knows what he means, but it will hypnotize quite a few Americans.
Hope…blah….change…blah…change….blah.

Bridget, as an Arizonan, I can tell you what McCain hasn’t accomplished in the Senate in the last 7 years: bringing wasteful pork barrel spending projects back to his home state.

Wow, you guys are dumb. Dave, Im with you 100% If you read his stuff he was for Obama not Hillary, and it’s true not one of you gave numbers, you just bitched and attacked and pointed fingers. And SME, why do you think most teachers aren’t enthusiastic about their jobs? If teachers could make 50,000+ do you think that might attract people who would be a bussiness administrator or something? Bad pay pushes away a lot of people that would be amazing teachers. Everyone has bad teachers and good. The system is what needs to be fixed.

Obama may be an empty suit, but he has plenty of tax increased up his sleeve.

Does anyone know how many troops the US has stationed in Japan, one of our foremoest trading partners and allies? If you guessed 40,000, you are right. I just found this out today.
Recently, some of the troops there have been involved in scandals involving rape, molestation, and drunk driving. Does anyone else think the US shouldn’t have troops over there for the potential for foreign relations problem and the massive expense of maintaining bases and troops abroad in completely non-warring countries?
Thoughts?

You guys keep proving his point. You just yell and make fun, you dont add any numbers or facts to the conversation.

Oh, and don’t forget, McCain’s policies are moderate enough for the Democrats that he was offered the opportunity to run as VP on the Dem ticket four years ago. Please note, as a Democrat, I also do not believe in pork barrel waste, only good public policy.

Keith,
I agree the system needs to be fixed. I think teacher’s unions need to have less power; I also think teaching isn’t something that people should do their entire lives. There is very little correlation with effectiveness of the teacher and amount of time as a teacher. The only difference between an experienced teacher and a new teacher is the amount of pay the teacher’s unions demand each of them to be paid. They effectively do the same job.
Also, I have heard that there is a shortage of teachers, but ask anyone looking for a teaching job. It is really difficult for very qualified people to find a teaching job. I had a friend who was one of 350 candidates for a junior high teaching job at an average public school. Moreover, the availability of teachers willing to work at the prevailing rates is what permits the teaching salaries to stay “low.”
Why would you want to raise salaries if there is already an overabundance of people willing to work at that price? It’s nonsensical.

There was a person a long time ago that ran for president after only one term as a senator. They all said he was inexperienced and all talk, an empty suit and elloquent speaker. His name, Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln went on the be one of be greatest persidents in our history. He was an natural born leader and he spoke to the people and gave them hope.
That is what Obama does he gives people hope. He started this campaign with nothing and look at where he is now. He got to where he is because he is a natural born leader, and he created a great orginization all accross the country.
This country can’t take 8 more years of the Republican party in the white house. They made a huge mess and Obama is the man to bring people together and clean up Washington.
Just tell me what you need Barak and I will do the best I can

John Fitzgerald Kennedy
George Herbert Walker Bush
Wm Jefferson Clinton
Barrack Hussein Obama
Can we have a president with that name?
No – Never

All that is small potatoes.
Google “Freedom’s Enemies, Barack Hussein Obama”, by Beckwith
Find out the REAL reasons we need to keep Obama out of the White House

You right-wingers call McCain a sell-out. You left-wingers portray him as a third term for George Bush. You both just solidify my support for John McCain.
McCain can reach across the aisle to get things done. That’s why both sides hate him.
The McCain/Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Act of 2001 –
Kennedy-McCain Immigration Bill
While the right and left talk endlessly about immigration reform, McCain has a real plan. Secure our borders first – then we’ll work in a bi-partisan effort to find the best plan on what to do with the illegals already here.
25 yrs of highlighting wasteful government spending and government corruption.
Benchmark Iraq proposal with increased congressional oversight.
Exceptional military experience.
Now what were Obama’s accomplishments again?

Obama is a Collectivist all of the time.
McCain is a Collectivist most of the time.
I am neither.
I don’t expect any better than this biased tripe from the Collectivists in the media.
I will vote for the lesser of the evils.

Obama offers “change”, but socialism is never a good change for any country. McCain nearly died for this country to preserve out freedoms as a POW, that’s enough for me.

>why doesn’t anyone remember history…NO President runs the country alone. they are all puppits of congress/senate.

Obama wins America loses especially the liberals…….he will destroy liberalism is 4 years so that they will never crawl back from the ash heap…

Dave101:
You are mistaken to think we need troops all over the world.
What do you think would happen if we took troops out of Japan? Do you think China would take over Japan–one of its main trading partners and allies? Do you not think the world community would not speak out and rise up against a takeover of Japan? I would like for you to explain the doomsday scenario that would occur if we didn’t have over 100,000 military personnel stationed in Asia. S. Korea would be able to take care of itself. China has so many ties to the U.S. and other countries it isn’t going to do anything stupid.
And nobody minds our way of life, so much as they mind our intrusive foreign policy. Let’s not beat down the rest of the world by policing it, but let’s change it through trade, dialog, and respect for other country’s sovereignties.

Eloquent but empty. Typical. I guess he has to say something to be on television. Obama is a man. McCain is a man. Obama wears a suit. McCain wears a suit. They put their pants on one leg at a time. They are both in politics. I’m sure there are things that are not right on both sides. In other words, they are just men. Imperfect. Obama is real. He isn’t childish, like so many of the other candidates. What makes McCain think that Obama is so much slower than he is? Really. Obama must be for change, because he isn’t stooping as low and taking swipes at Mr. & Mrs. McCain. (if he does so after they mention something about him, he has the right to say something back) Maybe we’ll see a little class in the White House this time around. Nothing against elderly people, which by the way, most aren’t trying to be President of the U.S. That’s a major task. Most of the time men McCain’s age are rarely hired for jobs like the White House. They are usually greeters at Walmart. I’m not trying to be rude, but it’s true. I hear people his age complaining all the time about that issue. Many people McCain’s age are worried about when their driver’s license will be taken away. They aren’t running countries, not like the U.S. You mean to tell me even Castro has more sense to know when to step down than McCain? Hmm. Then there’s the business about his health. He’s walking around now, but come on, things even happen with people that are younger than McCain. The U.S. needs a president with energy, spunk, fire, passion, and experience. Someone even other countries around the world are enthusiastic about meeting. Obama fits the bill. I don’t know why everyone keeps saying he’s done nothing. If that’s the case, maybe I should be a senator? Maybe a guy at McDonald’s hasn’t done anything, but as for Obama, he’s made it beyond the mark most men will even go in life, so he’s worthy. Presidents don’t do every single thing by themselves, regardless of this fantasy most people have of a single man making all the rules, etc. by himself. It doesn’t work that way. There is a system of checks and balances set up for this reason. There are advisors, aides, staff, a Vice President, etc. Bottom line… McCain is simply a man. Obama is simply a man. Nothing more, nothing less. McCain is not head and shoulders above Obama. McCain saying Obama is eloquent but empty, just makes him (McCain) sound eloquent and empty. Shame on McCain for even thinking about keeping people’s husbands, wives, sons, daughters, neices, nephews, etc. in Iraq. They are doing their duty. But they are Americans. They’d like to live in their own country for a while. Be here to defend it. After all, they are Americans.

Probably the best line McCain will ever have against Obama, recognizing the novelty effect of his candidacy which rightfully, draws large crowds like a freak in a side show circus.
The Democratic Party will apparently stoop to anything to win no matter how harmful it may be to America.